REPORTMIX: Horse Racing 2011

14. Januar 2012, 23:39

VASCONCELLOS SCOOPS DOUBLE-GOLD FOR BRAZIL

by Louise Parkes

Brazil's Sarah Vasconcellos clinched her second gold medal of the Championships when taking the Individual title on the final day of the FEI Children's International Classics Final in Hong Kong today. Silver went to the host nation's Arianna Ladd, while South Africa's Cameron Dawson was the well-deserved recipient of the bronze. Vasconcellos also helped the Happy Diamonds side to gold in the Team competition, ably supported by Russia's Nikita Pomogalova, Venezuela's Victoria Karm and Hong Kong's Michelle Li.Venezuela's Sarah Vasconcellos claimed Team and Individual gold riding Cornwall Chief at the FEI Children's International Classics Final 2011 in Hong Kong. Photo: FEI/Kenneth Chan. »

30. Dezember 2011, 23:41

WATHELET WINS ON HOME TURF AT MECHELEN

by Louise Parkes

Gregory Wathelet scooped the honours for the host nation when coming out on top at the eighth leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2011/2012 series at Mechelen in Belgium this afternoon. And he did it in style, throwing down an impossible target when first to go with Copin van de Broy in the eight-horse jump-off, and sitting back to watch the rest line up behind him.Wathelet Gregory (BEL) riding Copin vd Broy. Winner of the Rolex FEI WOrld Cup Jumping. They are pictured receiving the winner’s prize of a Rolex watch from Mr Philippe De Baets, Managing Director, Rolex Benelux. Copyright:Dirk Caremans/FEI. »

18. Dezember 2011, 21:06

MAHER PRODUCES THE X-FACTOR AT OLYMPIA

By Loise Parkes

Great Britain's Ben Maher produced a stunning performance from the nine-year-old Tripple X to win the seventh leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2011/2012 series at Olympia in London, Great Britain this evening. In yet another of this season's super-exciting showdowns, the 28 year old rider effortlessly surpassed the seemingly impossible target set by three-time Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping champion Marcus Ehning from Germany in an 11-horse jump-off against the clock. Copyright: kit Houghton/FEI. »

15. Dezember 2011, 13:02

BECHTOLSHEIMER LEADS BRITISH WHITEWASH AT OLYMPIA

by Louise Parkes

Laura Bechtolsheimer led the cavalry-charge, as British riders sensationally claimed the top four places in the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2011/2012 qualifier at Olympia in London, Great Britain tonight. Riding Mistral Hojris, the horse with which she claimed three silver medals at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Kentucky, USA last year, the 26 year old rider scored 83.975 to pip fellow-countrywoman Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro, while 2011 European silver medallist, Carl Hester, slotted into third with Uthopia. And, rounding up the host-nation whitewash, Richard Davison steered Hiscox Artemis into fourth. »

13. Dezember 2011, 15:48

MIRANDA TURNS ON THE MAGIC IN GENEVA

By Loise Parkes

Brazil's Alvaro de Miranda claimed maximum points and set himself on the road to the series Final with a breath-taking victory riding AD Ashleigh Drossel Dan in the sixth leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping Western European League at Geneva, Switzerland this afternoon. With 16 of the world's best horses and riders through to the closing stages, the second-round race against the clock was a thriller in which the lead changed again and again. But with the advantage of being last to go, and with a superb round sprinkled with a little luck, the 38 year old rider and his 13 year old gelding scorched home to clinch it in style. Alvaro Miranda BRA riding AD Ashleigh Drossel Dan winners.Photo Kit Houghton/FEI (c) »

04. Dezember 2011, 23:16

EXCELLENT EXELL TO THE FORE AGAIN IN BUDAPEST

by Cindy Timmer

Just a week after his first FEI World Cup victory of the season in Stockholm, Boyd Exell (AUS) repeated that winning performance by scoring at the fourth leg of the FEI World Cup™ Driving 2011/2012 in Budapest, Hungary today. Exell stayed ahead of home driver and favorite Jozsef Dobrovitz (HUN) and Stuttgart-winner Koos de Ronde (NED).Exell Boyd (AUS).Stockholm, Zweden. photo � Rinaldo de Craen. »

28. November 2011, 20:00

KITTEL WINS OUT IN SUPER-TIGHT BATTLE IN STOCKHOLM

by Louise Parkes

Patrik Kittel headed up a Swedish one-two in the third leg of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2011/2012 series in Stockholm, Sweden today. But it was a close-fought affair as the 35-year-old rider and his 11 year old gelding, Toy Story, only pipped Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven and Don Auriello by 0.1 of a percentage point, while Germany’s Isabell Werth (Warum Nicht FRH) and Helen Langehanenberg (Responsible) had to settle for third and fourth places respectively.Patrik Kittel and Toy Story won the third leg of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage series on their home turf in Stockholm, Sweden this afternoon. Photo: FEI/Roland Thunholm. »

21. November 2011, 19:40

BEERBAUM STORMS TO VICTORY IN STUTTGART

by Louise Parkes

Ludger Beerbaum claimed the honours for Germany today in the fifth leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping Western European League series on his home turf at Stuttgart. Madeleine Winter-Schulze’s 10-year-old mare, Gotha, has been going from strength to strength in the hands of the five-time Olympian in recent months, and produced a superb jump-off round to clinch maximum points for the 48 year-old veteran who won the prestigious series title 18 years ago.Ludger Beerbaum riding Gotha Winners.Copyright: Karl-Heinz Frieler/FEI. »

21. November 2011, 18:17

STUART TINNEY JUMPS HIS WAY TO ADELAIDE HSBC FEI CLASSICS™ VICTORY

By Anna Sharples

Stuart Tinney (AUS) and Panamera produced a superb Jumping clear today to clinch victory at the HSBC FEI Classics™ in Adelaide, the second leg of the 2012 series. Stuart Tinney on Panamera jumps to victory at the HSBC FEI Classics™ in Adelaide. Jenny Barnes Photography/FEI. »

31. Oktober 2011, 12:59

BENGTSSON REIGNS SUPREME IN LYON

By Loise Parkes

Sweden’s Rolf-Goran Bengtsson galloped to victory in the third leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping Western European League 2011/2012 series in Lyon, France this afternoon. Riding Casall La Silla, the man who so deservedly won Individual gold at the FEI European Jumping Championships in Madrid, Spain last month snatched the lead at the halfway stage of today’s nine-horse jump-off and couldn’t be caught.Rolf-Goran Bengtsson SWE riding Casall La Silla Winners.Copyright: Kit Houghton/FEI. »

29. Oktober 2011, 23:09

SALZGEBER DOES THE DOUBLE IN LYON

by Louise Parkes

German riders dominated the line-up in Lyon, France today where Ulla Salzgeber and Herzruf’s Erbe won the second leg of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage 201l/2012 series ahead of two other former series double-champions. Salzgeber, who recorded back-to-back victories with the great Rusty in 2001 and 2002, pipped fellow-countrywoman Isabell Werth and the horse with which the latter recorded the second of her two successes in 2005 - Warum Nicht - while Monica Theodorescu, champion in 1992 and 1993, steered Whisper into third place. Ulla Salzgeber riding Herzuf's Erbe Winners.Copyright:Kit Houghton/FEI. »

24. Oktober 2011, 21:45

DOUBLE-GOLD FOR URUGUAY AND CHILE AT PAN-AMERICAN ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Endurance riders from Uruguay claimed Team and Individual gold in the Senior division, while the host nation of Chile dominated the Young Riders classes at the 2011 Pan-American Endurance Championships staged in Santo Domingo (CHI) last weekend. Bernardo Algorta registered an impressive average speed of 20 kilometres an hour with his horse, Cacique, to take the Senior title for Uruguay, while Chile's Sebastian Taverne and Eclipse covered the challenging course at an average of 19.73 kmh to secure the Young Rider honours. Uruguay’s Bernardo Algorta and Cacique claimed the Senior Individual title at the Pan-American Endurance Championships 2011 in Santo Domingo, Chile at the weekend. Photo: FEI/Chilean NF. »

24. Oktober 2011, 11:30

MINDERHOUD WINS REEM ACRA OPENING ROUND IN ODENSE

By Loise Parkes

Dutch rider, Hans Peter Minderhoud, was in reflective mood after winning the opening leg of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage series in Odense, Denmark this afternoon with the 11 year old chestnut stallion, IPS Tango. He has his sights firmly set on a place at the series final in 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands next April along with a spot at the London Olympic Games, but he knows he has a lot of work to do to get there. Hans Peter Minderhoud (NED) riding IPS Tango, winner of the Reem Acra FEI Dressage World Cup qualifier at Odense.Copyright: Ridehesten.com/FEI. »

24. Oktober 2011, 11:14

SCHWIZER AND CARLINA MAKE IT A DOUBLE IN HELSINKI

by Louise Parkes

Switzerland's Pius Schwizer secured a superb back-to-back double when adding victory in the second leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2011/2012 series in Helsinki, Finland today to his opening-round success in Oslo, Norway last Sunday. Once again riding Carlina, the 49 year old rider was one of nine through to the second-round jump-off against the clock in which he set a target that could not be matched despite some heroic efforts from those who followed him. Pius Schwizer (SUI) riding Carlina wins the Rolex FEI World Cup qualifier in Helsinki and receives a Rolex watch from Anthony Schaub of Rolex.Copyright:Matti Hietanen/FEI. »

24. Oktober 2011, 11:02

FIRST FEI WORLD CUP™ DRIVING POINTS FOR IJSBRAND CHARDON

by Cindy Timmer

IJsbrand Chardon (NED) won the first FEI World Cup™ Driving competition of the season held in Hannover, Germany, this wekeend. His compatriot Koos de Ronde finished second, ahead of Tomas Eriksson (SWE) who was struck by fate in the winning round. »

20. Oktober 2011, 23:11

USA DOMINATES DRESSAGE AT PAN-AMERICAN GAMES

by Louise Parkes

American Dressage riders swept all before them when returning a record-breaking fourth consecutive team victory and filling all the steps of the individual medal podium at the 2011 Pan-American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. On Sunday they cruised confidently into pole position in the team event ahead of the silver medallists from Canada while Colombia claimed the bronze. And yesterday Steffen Peters steered Weltino's Magic to individual gold ahead of Heather Blitz with Paragon in silver and Marisa Festerling and Big Tyme in bronze.-American riders swept all the individual medals in Dressage at the Pan-American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico yesterday - L to R - Heather Blitz (silver), Steffen Peters (gold) and Marisa Festerling (bronze). Photo: FEI/Stockimageservices.com. »

17. Oktober 2011, 05:32

SCHWIZER SCOOPS MAXIMUM POINTS AT ROLEX OPENER IN OSLO

by Louise Parkes

Switzerland's Pius Schwizer swept to victory in the opening leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2011/2012 series at Oslo in Norway today with a thrilling last-to-go run from Carlina. With 14 into the jump-off it was never going to be an easy one to take, but the 49 year old rider raced home to pin Germany's Philipp Weishaupt and Souvenir into second, while Portugal's Luciana Diniz and Winningmood slotted into third.Switzerland's Pius Schwizer, winner of the opening leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2011/2012 series at Oslo, Norway today riding Carlina, is presented with a Rolex watch by Magali Dubois Vaucher from Rolex. Photo: FEI/Roger Svalsrod. »

17. Oktober 2011, 05:27

Mary King clinches HSBC FEI Classics™, as Fox-Pitt adds Pau to his CCI4* tally

William Fox-Pitt (GBR) showed the amazing strength of his horsepower when his exciting young horses Oslo and Lionheart finished first and third at Les Etoiles des Pau (FRA), the final leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™ 2011.MARY KING winner of the HSBC Classics series 2011with the HSBC Trophy.Copyright: Kit Houghton/FEI. »

15. Oktober 2011, 22:27

Australia’s Christopher Burton leads field in tight Cross Country finale at HSBC FEI Classics™ in Pau

Christopher Burton (AUS) produced a great Cross Country performance on Holstein Park Leilani to keep his Dressage lead at Les Etoiles de Pau (FRA), final leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™ 2011, but he has no margin for error in tomorrow’s Jumping phase as one fence covers the top eight riders and a nail-biting finale is guaranteed for tomorrow.Australia’s Christopher Burton on Holstein Park Leilani in the lead into Jumping at HSBC FEI Classics™ in Pau. Image: Kit Houghton/FEI. »

14. Oktober 2011, 23:05

AUSTRALIANS ON TOP AFTER DRESSAGE AT PAU

Australian riders head the leaderboard after Dressage at Les Etoiles de Pau (FRA), the final leg of the 2011 HSBC FEI Classics, which has attracted its most competitive field yet – 69 riders representing 17 nations. Clayton Fredericks, currently ninth in the HSBC FEI Classics™, and his compatriot Christopher Burton, who is making his first visit to this popular event at the foot of the Pyrenees, are in equal first place on 43.7 penalties apiece. Fredericks, whose last CCI4* victory was at Rolex Kentucky in 2007, is riding the 11-year-old Bendigo lll, the winner of Saumur CCI3* this year but a debutant at this level. Burton rides the experienced Holstein Park Leilani, winner of Adelaide CCI4* in 2008. “Bendigo felt really rideable today,” commented Fredericks, who will be able to get an early feel of tomorrow’s Cross Country on his first ride, the mare Laurent Dunges Rose, on which he is lying 27th on 54.0 penalties. Titelfoto Christopher Burton/Holstein Park Leilani (AUS). (C) FEI. »

12. Oktober 2011, 22:32

RED-HOT OPENING ROUND TO ROLEX FEI WORLD CUP™ JUMPING SEASON

by Louise Parkes

It's countdown time, with just four days to go to the opening of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2011/2012 at Oslo, Norway this Sunday (16 October). And, across the globe, many riders from the 12 other qualifying leagues have already been battling it out for a place at the prestigious Final that will take place in 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands next April. The Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping title is the most coveted prize in the sport of indoor Jumping. Since the inaugural season-opener back in 1978 the series has grabbed the enthusiasm and imagination of competitors and spectators alike, and has grown in popularity and scale at a rapid rate. It has also encouraged the development of the sport across all continents, and, once again in this 34th season, fresh faces will appear and new stars will emerge to take their place in the limelight.Photo: Matt Lewis, Getty Images/FEI. »

11. Oktober 2011, 16:41

HSBC FEI CLASSICS 2011 FINALE GOES TO THE WIRE AT PAU

HSBC FEI Classics™ 2011 - closely fought battle

Two British riders, long-time team mates and friends, will do battle for the HSBC FEI Classics™ 2011 top spot this weekend (13-16 October) at Les Etoiles de Pau (FRA), which is also the 2012 season opener. Athletes from 17 nations will compete at the popular CCI4* in the shadow of the Pyrenees, where they have the unique opportunity to secure points for the 2012 season which for the first time includes Australia’s premier event, the Adelaide International Horse Trials (18-20 November). »

29. September 2011, 10:25

STACKING UP THE STATISTICS - NINE YEARS ON

By Loise Parkes

From the moment the concept of a Top League Nations Cup series was first devised by the FEI at the start of the new millennium, it grabbed the imagination and enthusiastic support of all those involved in the sport of Jumping. And now, nine years on, and having returned to its original eight-leg, eight-nation format, some new statistics tell the story of the contribution of individual riders to one of the biggest success-stories in the history of equestrian sport - the FEI Nations Cup™. »

26. September 2011, 21:38

DOUBLE GOLD FOR ZANGERSHEIDE STUDBOOK, BUT BELGIAN WARMBLOOD WINS YOUNGEST CATEGORY

By Loise Parkes

Horses from the Zangersheide Studbook claimed two of the three gold medals on offer at the 2011 FEI World Jumping Championships for Young Horses staged in Lanaken, Belgium over the weekend. This event is long-established as the shop window for up-and-coming champions, and for the many breeding organisations who annually compare their merit throughout four days of tough competition. Ireland's Jessica Kuerten steered Ayumi Kotani's Zangersheide stallion, Cor dela Rossa Z, to victory in the 7 Year Old Final at the FEI World Jumping Championships for Young Horses 2011 at Lanaken, Belgium yesterday (25 September). Photo: FEI/Peter van del Bulck. »

18. September 2011, 15:49

DOUBLE GOLD WOULD BE PERFECT EARLY BIRTHDAY GIFT FOR NAGEL

Carsten-Otto Nagel is the man of the moment in Madrid. The 48-year-old already has a team gold medal in his back pocket after yesterday’s German victory at the FEI European Jumping Championships and, as leader of the individual rankings, he’s hoping to make that double gold here at the Club de Campo de Villa Madrid tomorrow. (Carsten-Otto Nagel GER riding Corradina.) Copyright: Kit Houghton/FEI. »

18. September 2011, 15:34

GERMANY MAKES IT A MAGNIFICENT SEVEN

By Loise Parkes

Germany scooped team gold for the seventh time in the history of the FEI European Jumping Championships with a superb final-day performance at the Club de Campo in Madrid, Spain today. As the overnight leaders from The Netherlands faltered, eventually dropping to a disappointing fourth, the Germans flexed their not-inconsiderable muscle with three great clear rounds to snatch the title, while France moved up to seize silver and the British claimed the bronze. (Winning German team. Carsten Otto Nagel, Marco Kutscher, Janne-Frederike Meyer, Ludger Beerbaum and chef d'equipe Otto Becker.)Copyright: Kit Houghton/FEI. »

16. September 2011, 15:57

FIERCE BATTLE FOR THE MEDALS AS DUTCH LEAD THE TEAMS AND NAGEL HEADS INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS

by Louise Parkes

The Dutch have stormed to the front going into tomorrow's second and deciding round of the Team Championship while Germany's Carsten-Otto Nagel leads the individual rankings after another thrilling day at the FEI European Jumping Championships 2011 in Madrid, Spain today. But it remains a very close-fought affair in both competitions, with less than a fence between the quartet from The Netherlands and the Germans in second place, while the French are almost six points further adrift in third, and only four faults separates the top nine in the individual rankings. Photo: FEI/Kit Houghton. »

12. September 2011, 22:37

BRITISH TAKE TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL

By Louise Parkes

Great Britain claimed team gold along with two of the three individual medals on offer at the FEI European Junior Eventing Championships 2011 at Vale Sabroso in Portugal over the weekend. However the team silver medallists from Germany put up a spirited fight when the side was reduced to just three riders following last-minute injury problems and, leading through the dressage and cross-country phases, they were only pipped at the post in the final jumping test to finish ahead of the bronze medallists from France. Photo Caption: The proud trio of individual medallists on the podium at the FEI European Junior Eventing Championships 2011 in Vale Sabroso, Portugal yesterday - L to R - Kevin Seignier from France (Silver), Great Britain's Zoe Brenan (Gold) and David Doel, also from Great Britain (Bronze). Photo: FEI/Michael Steiger. »

05. September 2011, 20:44

FREESTYLE GOLD MEDALS BRING BRITISH HAUL TO A MAGNIFICENT EIGHT

By Loise Parkes

With the Team and three Individual titles already under their belt, the British brought their gold medal haul to a magnificent eight when adding victory in Freestyle Grades Ia, II, III and IV to their tally on the final afternoon of the FEI European Para-Equestrian Dressage Championships 2011 at Moorsele in Belgium yesterday. Only Denmark's Stinna Kaastrup prevented them from making it a complete whitewash in the closing stages of the event that produced fantastic competition and presented many new stars of the future. (Denmark’s Stinna Tange Kaastrup & Labbenhus Snovs – freestyle gold medallist in Grade Ib, individual silver in Grade Ib and team silver.) Foto Copyright: Liz Gregg/FEI. »

26. August 2011, 19:27

EXQUIS NADINE RETIRES

By Loise Parkes

There was an emotional moment for Dutch rider, Hans Peter Minderhoud, on the final afternoon of the FEI European Dressage Championships 2011 in Rotterdam (NED) last Sunday when the great mare, Exquis Nadine, was officially retired. »

26. August 2011, 19:24

Germany sets pace at HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships

German riders gave an exhibition of Dressage-riding to fill six of the top eight individual places and take a commanding lead in the team competition at the HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships in Luhmühlen, to the evident delight of their home crowd. Foto Peter Nixon Fei. »

23. August 2011, 23:21

BRITAIN CLAIMS TEAM TITLE, GERMANY'S FULLGRAEBE IS INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION

BY LOISE PARKES

Great Britain secured team gold, while Germany's Freya Fullgraebe took the individual title at the the FEI European Young Riders Eventing Championship 2011 which was staged against the spectacular backdrop of Blair Castle in Scotland (GBR) over the weekend.OJE OJE riddenby Freya Fullgraebe (GER) gold individual at the young riders.Copyright: John Grossick/FEI. »

21. August 2011, 20:55

CORNELISSEN IS THE FREESTYLE QUEEN

By Loise Parkes

The Netherlands' Adelinde Cornelissen was in a class of her own as she claimed her second gold medal in two days when winning the Grand Prix Freestyle at the FEI European Dressage Championships 2011 in Rotterdam (NED) this afternoon. Photo: FEI/Peter Nixon. Adelinde CORNELISSEN (Netherlands) riding Jerich Parzival, Winner of the FEI European Individual Grand Prix Special, Carl HESTER (Great Britain) riding Uthopia was second and Patrik KITTEL (Sweden) riding Watermill Scandic H.B.C was third. »

21. August 2011, 19:15

ADELINDE DOES THE DOUBLE ON A DRAMATIC DAY IN ROTTERDAM

Day 3, Grand Prix Special Rotterdam (NED), 20 August 2011 - Story by Loise Parkes

Adelinde Cornelissen defended her title in style when recording her second successive victory in the Grand Prix Special at the FEI European Dressage Championships 2011 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands today. On the afternoon she claimed gold with Jerich Parzival at Windsor in Great Britain two years ago she set a new world-record with her sparkling chestnut gelding. But today's competition was an altogether different affair as, despite the highest expectations, the leading riders all made significant mistakes including the eventual champion. »

18. August 2011, 22:09

BRITISH CLINCH HISTORIC TEAM VICTORY

By Loise Parkes

Britain claimed team gold for the first time in the 25-year history of the FEI European Dressage Championships when Carl Hester and the fabulous stallion, Uthopia, produced a dream performance at the Kralingsbos stadium in Rotterdam, The Netherlands today. With his country already in front at the halfway stage following yesterday's good results from first-line rider Emile Faurie and Elmegardens Marquis and the new British star partnership of Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro, 44-year-old Hester racked up a score of 82.568 which left him with the leading individual mark of the competition and took the pressure off anchor Laura Bechtolsheimer with Mistral Hojris. »

17. August 2011, 21:24

BRITISH TAKE THE LEAD IN TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP AS DUJARDIN SHINES

BY LOUISE PARKES

Charlotte Dujardin (GBR) and Valegro created a great buzz of excitement with a delightful late-morning test at the FEI European Dressage Championships 2011 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands today that put the British on course for team gold for the first time in the 25-year history of the event. »

16. August 2011, 15:07

IT'S A SILVER ANNIVERSARY FOR FEI EUROPEAN DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS, BUT WHO WILL TAKE THE GOLD?

by Louise Parkes

The FEI European Dressage Championships 2011 will celebrate 25 years of spectacular sport as the action gets underway at the Kralingse Bos arena in Rotterdam (NED) next Wednesday morning. The world of Dressage has undergone significant change since Switzerland's Henri Chammartin and Wolfdietrich won the first Individual title in Copenhagen (DEN) IN 1963, and while only 16 riders from eight nations lined out in that inaugural fixture, participation is at an all-time high this time around with 66 competitors from 21 nations and a total of 16 teams vying for the coveted medals. »

11. August 2011, 16:14

ASTRIX DOES THE DOUBLE, BUT WOODLAND FAROUCHE IS THE SHOW-STEALER

by Louise Parkes

Over 50,000 visitors descended on Verden, Germany for the FEI World Championships for Young Dressage Horses 2011 over the weekend as the KWPN stallion, Astrix, claimed his second gold medal in succession with The Netherlands' Emelie Scholtens on board. But the sensation of the event was the Hannovarian mare, Woodlander Farouche ridden by Great Britain's Michael Eilberg, who took the coveted 5 Year Old title with a spectacular score of 9.72%. (Woodlander Farouche ridden by Michael Eilberg to win the World Dressage Championships for Young Horses - 5 year old at Verden. Photo: FEI/Karl-Heinz Freiler. »

16. Juli 2011, 10:39

DUTCH MAKE IT A HAT-TRICK IN AACHEN THRILLER

by Louise Parkes

The Dutch continued their triumphant rampage through the 2011 FEI Nations Cup™ series when recording their third victory of the season on the hallowed turf of Aachen, Germany tonight. In a cliff-hanger of a competition, filled with all sorts of drama, the result was not decided until the last man entered the arena. (Winning netherlands team: L to R: Gerco Schroder riding Eurocommerce New Orleans, Jur Vrieling riding VDL Bubalu, Jeroen Dubbeldam riding BMC van Grunsven Simon and Eric van der Vleuten riding VDL Groep Utascha SFN with chef d'Equipe Rob Ehrens.) Photocredit Kit Hougthen FEI. »

06. Juli 2011, 10:57

FRENCH STAYS OUT IN FRONT AFTER CROSS-COUNTRY

GREENWICH PARK EVENTING INVITATIONAL (CIC**)

Great Britain's Piggy French and DHI Topper maintained the lead they established in the dressage arena yesterday with a superb cross-country run at the Greenwich Park Eventing Invitational (CIC**) in London (GBR) today. Copyright: Kit Houghton/FEI. Story by Loise Parkes. »

21. Juni 2011, 13:20

Dibowski is flawless at Luhmühlen in HSBC FEI Classics™

Andreas Dibowski, a valuable member of Germany’s teams for many years, was at his consistent best in a tense finale at Luhmühlen, presented by E.ON Avacon (GER), and seized victory with a flawless Jumping round on Euroridings Butts Leon to gain his first points in the 2011 HSBC FEI Classics™. Foto Fei. »

30. April 2011, 20:21

EXELL SETS THE TONE IN LEIPZIG

Story by Cindy Timmer

Title defender Boyd Exell from Australia has won the warm up round of the FEI World Cup™ Driving Final in Leipzig this evening. The current four-in-hand World Champion was the only driver who finished the course in a clear round. Sweden’s Tomas Eriksson came second driving his brand new marathon carriage. Dutch driver Koos de Ronde finished third.Photo Caption: Boyd Exell on his way to victory in the warm up round of the FEI World Cup™ Driving Final in Leipzig. Photo: FEI/Rinaldo de Craen. »

29. April 2011, 12:15

CORNELISSEN CRUISES TO VICTORY IN REEM ACRA FEI WORLD CUP™ DRESSAGE GRAND PRIX

by Louise Parkes

The Netherlands' Adelinde Cornelissen moved ever-closer to taking the 2010/2011 title tonight when recording a convincing victory in the Grand Prix with Jerich Parzival at the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage final in Leipzig, Germany. Hotly-tipped to scoop the honours following a spectacular indoor season, the Dutch rider and her powerful chestnut gelding produced a confident performance that put a score of 80.957 on the scoreboard. And as German contenders Ulla Salzgeber and Isabell Werth had to settle for third and fourth places respectively, it was the Danish Princess, Nathalie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein, who snatched runner-up spot with a personal-best result from Digby.Photo Caption: The Netherlands' Adelinde Cornelissen and Jerich Parzival on their way to victory in the Grand Prix at the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage final in Leipzig, Germany tonight. Photo: FEI/Kit Houghton. »

28. April 2011, 21:50

KUTSCHER WINS AS GERMANY DOMINATES ON OPENING DAY OF ROLEX FEI WORLD CUP™ JUMPING FINAL 2010/2011

by Louise Parkes

German riders stole the show on the opening day of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ 2010/2011 Jumping Final in Leipzig (GER) today as Marco Kutscher pipped defending champion Marcus Ehning for pole position and Christian Ahlmann finished third.Photo Caption: Marco Kutscher, winner of the opening speed leg of the 2010/2011 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Final riding Cash at Leipzig (GER) celebrating today © Kit Houghton/FEI. »

27. April 2011, 15:57

TRIUMPHANT TODD FLIES TO KENTUCKY IN HUNT FOR FURTHER HSBC FEI CLASSICS™ POINTS

Mark Todd (NZL) has flown to the US for this weekend’s Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event (April 28-May 1) in a bid to keep up momentum in the HSBC FEI Classics™. Mark Todd is warmly congratulated by the FEI President Princess Haya upon his fourth Badminton victory two days ago. (c) Kit Houghton. »

26. April 2011, 05:42

TODD ROLLS BACK THE YEARS TO WIN A FOURTH BADMINTON

By Kate Green

It was a special moment in Eventing history as an ecstatic crowd at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (GBR), first leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™, rose to their feet to salute the achievement of Mark Todd (NZL) in winning for the fourth time here since 1980. Foto Mark Todd (NZL) on NZB Land Vision celebrates after winning at Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials 2011 - first leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™ 2011 © Peter Nixon/FEI. »

15. April 2011, 17:13

CAN MARCUS OR MEREDITH MAKE IT A RECORD FOURTH TITLE?

by Louise Parkes

With less than two weeks to go to the Rolex FEI World Cup™ 2010/2011 Jumping Final in Leipzig (GER), excitement is at fever pitch and speculation is rife about whether defending champion Marcus Ehning or his German compatriot Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum, can secure a historic fourth victory. Marcus Ehning (GER) celebrates being crowned Rolex FEI World Cup™ 2010 champion in Geneva (SUI) with joint runners up Pius Schwizer of Switzerland (left) and Ludger Beerbaum of Germany (right). Photo: Kit Houghton/FEI. »

07. April 2011, 17:24

BLENHEIM TO HOST LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC EVENTING TEAM QUALIFIER

The FEI has announced that the Fidelity Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials (8-11 September 2011) will be hosting the London 2012 team Eventing qualifier for Africa, Middle East, South East Asia and Oceania (FEI Olympic Groups F and G).Photo caption: Clayton Fredericks (AUS) riding Walterstown Don at Fidelity Blenheim Palace Horse Trials 2010 © John Britter Photography. »

26. März 2011, 20:42

CORNELISSEN AND PARZIVAL SCOOP THEIR FIFTH VICTORY AT 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH

The Netherlands' Adelinde Cornelissen and Jerich Parzival secured their fifth victory of the season when coming out on top at the last qualifying leg of the 2010/2011 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Western European League at 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands this afternoon. They now look sure-fire favourites to scoop the title at the final which takes place in Leipzig, Germany from 27 April to 1 May, and the Dutch rider said today - "yes, we're in pretty good shape!". Story by Loise Parkes - Photo Caption: The Netherlands' Adelinde Cornelissen and Jerich Parzival secured their fifth win in the Western European League of the 2010/2011 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage series at the tenth and final qualifying round in 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands today. They are pictured receiving their prize from Lisa Wells, Reem Acra. Photo: FEI/Dirk Caremans. »

27. Februar 2011, 21:58

A STAR IS BORN ON A SPECIAL DAY IN GOTHENBURG

AND HER NAME IS ANGELICAGothenbur

Swedish hearts were bursting with pride as a bright young super-star was born in the Scandinavium Arena at Gothenburg, Sweden this afternoon where local girl Angelica Augustsson galloped to victory in the penultimate qualifying round of the 2010/2011 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping seres. There was an outpouring of emotion in the aftermath, and even hardened veteran Ludger Beerbaum, who slotted into third behind runner-up Edwina Alexander from Australia, expressed his amazement at having taken part in one of the most thrilling competitions seen on the international circuit in recent history. "For any sport it is fantastic to see very talented up-and-coming young people, and what we saw today was the cream - it doesn't come better than this, and we will remember today for a very long time" said the German legend. »

20. Februar 2011, 20:11

SALZGEBER SWEEPS TO VICTORY IN NEUMUNSTER AS GERMAN RIDERS DOMINATE ONCE AGAIN

By Louise Parkes

Ulla Salzgeber and Herzuf's Erbe swept to their second victory in the Western European League of the 2010/2011 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage series in Neumunster, Germany today where fellow-Germans Isabell Werth and Helen Langehanenberg slotted into second and third places. Salzgeber has been in formidable form all season, placing herself in a prominent position on the leaderboard when winning the Central European League qualifier at Kaposvar in Hungary last October before coming out to win again at Frankfurt, Germany in December. And the 52 year old rider did it in style once more today, getting the edge over Werth with a performance that oozed professionalism, confidence, control and harmony and which restored her to pole position on the league table ahead of the final two qualifying rounds. »

13. Februar 2011, 12:59

FRENCH VICTORIOUS IN VIGO AS ROBERT PIPS STAUT FOR THE HONOURS

by Louise Parkes

French riders reigned supreme in Vigo, Spain tonight where quintessential horse-master Michel Robert pipped fellow-countryman Kevin Staut to win the eleventh leg of the 2010/2011 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping Western European League series. In a contest that challenged mental strength and strategy as well as jumping ability, it was Robert who kept the coolest head to capitalise on his late draw. And his delight in the success of his mare Kellemoi de Pepita was something he couldn't suppress. "She jumped fantastic in both rounds - I'm so very happy with her, she was super!" said the 62 year old veteran. Staut, who continues to hold the No. 1 spot on the Rolex World Rankings list, steered his Geneva winner Silvana de Hus into runner-up spot while Sweden's Malin Baryard-Johnsson finished third with H&M Tornesch. Michel Robert (FRA) riding Kellemoi de Pepita - Winner.Copyright:Paco Rey/FEI. »

31. Januar 2011, 17:29

EHNING MAKES IT FIVE FOR GERMANY AT ZURICH

By Loise Parkes

Marcus Ehning brought the German tally to five wins in the 2010/2011 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping series with a convincing victory riding Noltes Kuchengirl at the ninth leg in Zurich, Switzerland today. In an exciting seven-way jump-off against the clock, the defending champion pipped British birthday boy, 28 year old Ben Maher riding the rejunevated Robin Hood W, while Australia's Edwina Alexander and Cevo Itot du Chateau finished third. Foto Marcus Ehning (GER) riding Noltes Kuchengirl -Winner. Copyright: Katya Stuppia/FEI. »

28. Januar 2011, 00:44

RODRIGO PESSOA (BRA) RECEIVES 2010 PIERRE DE COUBERTIN WORLD FAIR PLAY DIPLOM

Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) was tonight awarded the 2010 Pierre de Coubertin World Fair Play Diploma for his generous act of fair play during the Rolex Final Four to decide the individual Jumping medals at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ last October. Photo caption: Rodrigo Pessoa competing in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™. © Dirk Caremans »

22. Januar 2011, 22:55

CORNELISSEN PIPS WERTH IN A THRILLER AT AMSTERDAM

By Loise Parkes

In one of the toughest battles so far this season, Adelinde Cornelissen and Jerich Parzival held on to win the seventh leg of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage series in Amsterdam, The Netherlands today. Winner of yesterday's Grand Prix, the Dutch star was firm favourite going into the competition. But Germany's Isabell Werth pushed her all the way with a great performance from Warum Nicht while Sweden's Patrick Kittel and Watermill Scandic finished a close third. Photo: Leanjo de Koster, Digishots/FEI. »

31. Dezember 2010, 12:17

HAT TRICK FOR KOOS DE RONDE IN MECHELEN

Koos de Ronde did it again. The Dutch golden team member of Kentucky has won the FEI World Cup™ Driving competition in Mechelen for the third time in a row. De Ronde beat Hungary’s Jozsef Dobrovitz with an exciting fast and clear round to put the pressure on last-to-go and wild card driver Boyd Exell. But the World Champion from Australia was unable to stay clear and left the arena with 15 penalty points. When the scores were finally tallied, De Ronde was declared the deserved winner. Story By Cindy Timmer. Koos de Ronde on his way to his hat trick victory in Mechelen. Photo: FEI/Rinaldo de Craen. »

30. Dezember 2010, 21:42

KUERTEN KEEPS THE BELGIANS AT BAY ON THEIR HOME TURF AT MECHELEN

Ireland's Jessica Kuerten fended off a powerful challenge from the host nation contingent to scoop maximum points in the eighth leg of the 2010/2011 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping series at Mechelen in Belgium this afternoon. From a starting field of 38 only four went into the second-round jump-off, and the 41 year old German-based rider snatched victory when second-last to go against the clock riding Lady Georgina Forbes' Castle Forbes Myrtille Paulois. It was a very special win, and I feel quite emotional" Kuerten said afterwards. "We really wanted to win, we were unbelievably motivated and we had to go very fast to beat Gregory Wathalet. Winning this and the Queen's Cup on Tuesday has made it a fairytale week!" she added. Belgium's Wathalet took runner-up spot with Sea Coast Cortes C while his fellow-countrymen Jos Lansink (Casper Van Spieveld) and Niels Bruynseels (NASA) filled third and fourth places respectively as the home riders put on a great show in front of their own crowd in the packed Nekkerhal Arena. Story by Louise Parkes.Photo Caption: Mireille Puttevils, Rolex Belgium, presents Jessica Kuerten with a Rolex watch after the Irish rider's victory with Castle Forbes Myrtille Paulois in today's eighth leg of the 2010/2011 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping series in Mechelen, Belgium. Photo: Dirk Caremans/FEI. »

29. Dezember 2010, 20:40

GAL REIGNS SUPREME WHILE MINDERHOUD TAKES MAXIMUM POINTS AND SALZGEBER FORGES AHEAD ON LEADERBOARD

by Claartje van Andel

The Netherlands' Edward Gal and his mare Sisther de Jeu simply did what they set out to do at the sixth leg of the 2010/2011 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage series in Mechelen, Belgium today when following their victory in the Grand Prix with the same result in the Freestyle. As Gal is the title defender and does not receive points in his starts, his partner, Hans Peter Minderhoud, claimed maximum points when runner-up with the mare Exquis Nadine. And Ulla Salzgeber, winner at both Kaposvar in Hungary and at Frankfurt in her native Germany this season, finished third with her chestnut mare Wakana to forge a strong lead at the top of the series leaderboard. Copyright: Dirk Caremans/FEI. »