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FLAIR Proudly Supports 2010 USEA American Eventing Championships
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HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing
Fédération Equestre Internationale | 17 May 2010
British-based Australian Sam Griffiths kept his country at the forefront of the HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing rankings with a superb win at Chatsworth (GBR), his first ever victory in this series. This latest result means that Australian riders have won three out of the first five of the 12 events across three continents and 10 countries in the 2010 HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing.
Griffiths, fifth in the 2009 HSBC FEI Classics™, has had extraordinarily consistent results, including third at Badminton and Burghley last year, on Happy Times, an 11-year-old bay gelding by the increasingly successful Eventing sire Heraldik.
His aim now is to join the Australian squad for the first time, at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) in September.
“Australia is proving to have such a strong hand that I thought I’d better win something,” Griffiths joked after his Chatsworth success. “The Cross-Country rode really well, but it was tough and I was pleased to be on such an experienced horse. It was the sort of big course you’d expect someone like Ian Stark to produce in that it favoured bold riding.”
Griffiths rose from equal third after Dressage to take the lead going into the final Jumping phase, his task made easier by the departure of the overnight leader Nick Gauntlett (GBR), who fell from the stallion Chilli Morning going into fence 7, the Sunken Road.
Clayton Fredericks (AUS), the Dressage runner-up, withdrew Bendigo lll because he is taking the horse to Saumur CCI*** next weekend, and Kitty King (GBR), equal third after Dressage, was eliminated for a fall from Boondoggle at a house-rail-brush and drop combination three from home.
Lucy Wiegersma (GBR) had re-routed Woodfalls Inigo Jones to Chatsworth after suffering an early run-out at Badminton and finished second, and Fiona Hobby (GBR), a regular World Cup enthusiast, was third on the Arab-Oldenburg cross Roma ML.
Wiegersma admitted she was pleased to have excised her “Badminton demon” on the big, rangy chestnut which, she says, has come out a stronger horse this season. Having been fifth at Kentucky and earned her first senior flag at the HSBC FEI European Championships last year, Wiegersma is also hopeful of a place at the WEG.
Hobby, whose sister Tina Fletcher is a successful in Jumping for Britain, was third at Chatsworth back in 2006 on Smart Approach and hopes to enhance her chances in the HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing rankings with a run at Haras du Pin (FRA) in August.
“She may not look like a conventional eventer, but she’s a fantastic jumper and mover,” said Hobby, who bought Roma ML from Ireland having been impressed after seeing her on a DVD.
Ian Stark’s revamped Cross-Country course, which utilises several historic features in the Duke of Devonshire’s spectacular parkland at Chatsworth, was very well received, with the new combinations riding perfectly if boldly attacked; there were 20 clears from the 27 starters on this phase.
As usual on Chatsworth’s undulating cambers, the time proved the most influential factor. Andrew Nicholson (NZL), seventh on the spring-heeled Spanish-bred Armada, was fastest with 6.4 penalties and was one of only three to score time penalties in single figures.
The order changed little in the final Jumping phase, showing how well horses had come out of the big galloping Cross-Country just a couple of hours previously.
The new Badminton champion Paul Tapner (AUS), jumping out of order, kicked off proceedings with an immaculate clear on the skewbald Tiger Flynne to take 10th place, and there were to be four more from the 19 finishers, including from the winner, who held his nerve admirably in the pressurised atmosphere.
Nineteen horses finished the competition, three having withdrawn before the Jumping phase.
Results
1 Sam Griffiths/Happy Times (AUS) 43.8 + 8 + 0 = 51.8
2 Lucy Wiegersma/Woodfalls Inigo Jones (GBR) 44.4 + 9.6 + 4 = 58.0
3 Fiona Hobby/Roma ML (GBR) 50.7 + 10 + 0 = 60.7
4 Neil Spratt/Upleadon (NZL) 44.4 + 15.2 + 5 = 64.6
5 John-Paul Sheffield/Crown Farm Consort (GBR) 51.0 + 10 + 4 = 65.0
6 Ruth Edge/Westwood Mariner (GBR) 54.0 + 10 + 4 = 68.0
7 Andrew Nicholson/Armada (NZL) 58.2 + 6.4 + 4 = 68.6
8 Andrew Downes/Loughnatousa Gypsy Diamond (GBR) 54.6 + 14 + 0 = 68.6
9 Mary King/Fernhill Urco (GBR) 46.2 + 20.4 + 4 =70.6
10 Paul Tapner/Tiger Flynne (AUS) 57.3 + 14.8 + 0 = 72.1
Full results on www.bdwp.co.uk/cha
Calendar of events
1. Tallahassee (USA), 5-7 March 2
2. Kihikihi (NZL), 2-4 April
3. Sydney (AUS), 7-9 May
4. Marbach (GER), 7-9 May
5. Chatsworth (GBR), 15-16 May
6. Tattersalls (IRL), 27-30 May
7. Strzegom (POL), 24-27 June
8. Minsk (BLR), 21-25 July
9. Rebecca Farm, Kalispell (USA), 22-25 July
10. Malmö (SWE), 13-15 August
11. Haras du Pin (FRA), 18-22 August
12. Schenefeld (GER), 26-29 August
Standings (after 5 of 12 events)
1 Megan Jones (AUS) 138 points
2 Clarke Johnston (NZL) 128
3 Sonja Johnson (AUS) 119
4= Mara Dean (USA) 71
4 = Chris Burton (AUS) 71
4 = Michael Jung (GER) 71
4 = Sam Griffiths (AUS) 71
8 Lucy Wiegersma (GBR) 70
9 = Phillip Dutton (USA) 67
9 = Heelan Tompkins (NZL) 67
9 = Kai-Steffen Meier (GER) 67
12 Jenna Mahoney (NZL) 65
You and I Forever makes final start count at Gulfstream Park
Thoroughbred Times TODAY | March 14, 2010 } Myra Lewyn
With a deal looming for a stud career in India, You and I Forever ran the race of his life to win the $300,000 Gulfstream Park Handicap (G2) on Saturday after trainer Marty Wolfson pleaded to start the royally bred A.P. Indy horse the previous evening.
Team Valor, Barber Buy Grade 3 Winner Motovato
Thoroughbred Times TODAY | March 6, 2010
Team Valor International and Gary Barber have purchased Grade 3 winner Motovato from Michel Zerolo and the estate of Edmund Gann, who died last month.
Mufhasa Back in Top Form in Group 1 Victory at Otaki
Thoroughbred Times TODAY | March 1, 2010 | Mike Curry
Mufhasa controlled the pace and rolled to a dominant victory on Sunday at Otaki in the $139,660 Fully Fledged @ Fairdale Otaki-Maori WFA (NZ-GA), ending a nine-race winless stretch.
Dr. Marlin Speaks at the 2009 USEA Convention
Reston, VA | December 2 – 6, 2009
Dr. David Marlin spoke on three separate occasions throughout the weekend covering topics from training for the classic-format event, to respiratory issues, to leg protection. To read the report on Dr. Marlin’s seminars as published in Eventing USA, click here.
FEI Dressage News
December 8, 2009
Princess Haya Calls For “Time Out:” Progressive List Rediscussed at 2010 General Assembly. Read this important, open letter from Princess Haya.
FEI delays implementation of new prohibited substances list to 5 April 2010
Lausanne | December 1, 2009
The FEI has announced today (1 December) that the FEI Bureau has passed a Resolution delaying implementation of the new Equine Prohibited Substances List and the accompanying Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations until 5 April 2010. This Resolution has been passed in order to allow for broader debate and consultation on the policy change approved at the recent FEI General Assembly regarding the restricted use of a small number of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
The FEI recognizes that a number of issues arise as a result of this policy change, which was voted in by a majority of 53-48 at the meeting in Copenhagen on 19 November. The change in policy will affect National Federations and organizers who must comply with state laws as well as international competition rules. It has implications for the breeding industry and the selection of horses and may impact on all those concerned with animal welfare. It also affects the laboratories involved in the testing procedures. The decision, which reversed the 1993 ban on phenylbutazone, has provoked considerable debate among FEI stakeholders.
The FEI acknowledges that these concerns are all legitimate and feels that there is clearly a need for further debate on the issue. The delayed implementation of the new Equine Prohibited Substances List will also allow for supplementary research to be carried out on the use of NSAIDs in the competition horse.
“The FEI has been criticized for not providing sufficient time for consultation on the substances that differentiate the new policy from the old and there has also been widespread unease about the late publication of the progressive list”, FEI President HRH Princess Haya said today. “Views that have been expressed since the vote are being taken extremely seriously by the FEI as legitimate welfare concerns and we give similar importance to our membership’s decision to effect a policy change. In light of both these considerations, we felt it was only fair to delay implementation of the new list to allow everyone to have their say and let other veterinary experts look at the science behind this policy change.
“The controversy surrounding the List has almost completely overshadowed the clean sport campaign, which received overwhelming support at the General Assembly. Now we can allow the focus to return to the wonderful work that has been undertaken by the Joint-Commissions chaired by Professor Arne Ljungqvist and Lord Stevens, which has provided a clear roadmap for the delivery of clean sport.”
Overwhelming support for Clean Sport Campaign at FEI General Assembly
Copenhagen DEN | Nov. 19, 2009
In a landmark moment for equestrian sport, the FEI General Assembly today voted overwhelmingly in favour of new Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations which will ensure the welfare of the horse and guarantee a fair playing field. A series of far reaching recommendations – part of the Clean Sport Campaign led by the Ljungqvist and Stevens Commissions – were also adopted by a massive majority amongst the 105 National Federations represented in Copenhagen.
Delegates also approved in a close vote a new Prohibited Substances List itemising more than 1000 substances not allowed in competition. The adoption of the so-called “Progressive List” now permits in-competition use of a limited number of medications under strictly prescribed limits.
FEI President HRH Princess Haya thanked the delegates on behalf of the sport for their support of the Clean Sport Campaign. “This is a true landmark moment in the history of our sport,” HRH Princess Haya commented. “The overwhelming support of the National Federations for the Clean Sport Campaign is proof that we are moving in the right direction thanks to the incredible work done by the Ljungqvist and Stevens Commissions. This vote has given us the power to roll out Clean Sport and allow us to restore the public image of our sport as a clean and uncorrupt product.”
The Clean Sport Campaign is the result of a year-long consultation process which has brought together the viewpoints and expertise of the entire FEI Family and the professional recommendations of the Commissions led by Prof. Arne Ljungqvist, chairman of the IOC Medical Commission and vice president of the World Anti Doping Agency, and Lord Stevens, formed Metropolitan Police Commissioner.
Professor Ljungqvist said, “Ultimately it was down to the equestrian community to make the final decision and they have voted in support of the package as a whole. The two Commissions have put in an enormous amount of work to come up with these recommendations and it is particularly gratifying that we have received such overwhelming support for the Clean Sport Campaign from the National Federations.”
Lord Stevens stated afterwards, “We said yesterday that the FEI needed to adopt these recommendations before it could be given a clean bill of health. They have been approved by a massive majority and now the sport can move forward.”
Voting Facts and Figures:
Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations: 95 in favour, 5 against
105 NFs represented (101 participated, 100 valid, 1 abstention)
Commissions Recommendations: 90 in favour, 8 against
103 NFs represented (100 participated, 99 valid, 1 abstention)
Lists of Prohibited Substances: 53 in favour of Progressive List, 48 in favour of other List
105 NFs represented (102 participated, 101 valid, 1 abstention)
FEI Veterinary Regulations: 86 in favour, 9 against
105 NFs represented (102 participated, 95 valid, 7 abstentions)
FEI Statement on Horse Welfare
Copenhagen DEN | Nov. 17, 2009
The FEI condemns all training methods and practices that are contrary to horse welfare. The welfare of the horse has always been and will always be at the core of every aspect of the Federation’s work as the international governing body for equestrian sport.
During its meeting in Copenhagen (DEN) on 15 November, the FEI Bureau had extensive discussion on the issue of hyperflexion. The FEI Bureau insists that, with immediate effect, stewards in all disciplines use the disciplinary measures available to them, such as verbal warnings and yellow warning cards *, to prevent any infringement of FEI rules.
The FEI is now engaged with World Horse Welfare, a leading international equestrian organisation, in addition to continued consultation with riders, trainers, officials and veterinarians to thoroughly research the issues. The further education of stewards will also continue to ensure that welfare issues at FEI events are dealt with promptly and professionally.
The FEI acknowledges and welcomes public opinion and will continue to ensure that the welfare of the horse, which has been central to this debate, will remain its absolute priority.
* If a rider receives two yellow warning cards within one year, he / she is automatically suspended for a period of two months immediately following the event at which the second yellow warning card was received.
The Roars and Gurgles, Wheezes and Coughs
US Eventing Association Annual Meeting Reston, VA
Sponsored by FLAIR, LLC, makers of the FLAIR® Nasal Strips
Horses make all kinds of noises in their aerobic work. In this seminar, presented by Dr. David Marlin, you’ll find out what those noises mean, and what you can do to help your horse breath easier and perform better. To read more about the USEA Annual Meeting and download the complete schedule, click here.
Date: Friday, December 4, 2009
Time: 11:00 am – Noon
Dr. David Marlin is the Board Chairman of the International Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology, a Board Member of the Veterinary Comparative Respiratory Society, and editor of Equine and Comparative Exercise Physiology. Dr. Marlin worked with the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) in the lead up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics advising on climate considerations for the equestrian disciplines held in Hong Kong. He also works with the FEI looking at welfare in endurance and consults for the International League for the Protection of Horses on welfare issues related to transport of horses in Europe. Dr. Marlin also works as a consultant to FLAIR® Nasal Strips.
YOU’RE INVITED to a special educational seminar
Breathing: The Forgotten Key to Performance and Health
Presented by: Dr. Tammi S. Epp, DVM, PHD
Sponsored by FLAIR, LLC, makers of the FLAIR® Nasal Strips
Location: Women’s Pro Rodeo Association World Finals
Tulsa Expo Square, Ford Truck Expo Teaching Area
Tulsa, OK
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Understanding and Management of Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH) in the 3-Day Event Horses
Presented by: Dr. Tammi S. Epp, DVM, PhD.
Dr. Epp, will provide foundational understanding of EIPH in horses which will provide a basis for understanding the significance of the condition in eventing horses and what can be done to manage the condition at all levels of training.
Dr. Epp is a former staff member at Kansas State University where she received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Degree and a PhD in Equine Exercise Physiology/Sports Medicine. She holds additional certifications in Animal Chiropractic, Veterinary Acupuncture, Equine Rehabilitation, and Equine Massage Therapy. Dr. Epp has conducted research in many aspects of equine health, including locomotion analysis, EIPH treatments, acupuncture efficacy, and the effects of dietary omega-3 fatty acids.
Date: Friday October 16, 2009
Time: 5 p.m.
Rider Reception
Mid South Dressage and Eventing Meeting
Lexington, KY
For more information on MSEDA please visit:
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FLAIR® Nasal Strips approved in Australia
On March 19, 2009 the Australian Racing Board approved the use of FLAIR Nasal Strips during racing. This approval underscores the Board’s committment to providing horsemen with drug-free, scientifically proven products that support the health of racehorses on race day and in training.
Havemeyer Foundation Workshop on EIPH held in Vancouver Canada
The first Havemeyer Foundation Workshop on EIPH was held in March of 2006 in Vancouver Canada. 20 participants represented the main horse regions from around the world. EIPH is not limited to racehorses, but is a ubiquitous consequence of exercise in all horses in almost all disciplines. EIPH may justify EIPH being considered the most common exercise-related injury that occurrs in horses. The Handbook from the second Workshop builds on the progress of the first Workshop and provides new articles, concepts and treatments related to EIPH. The Handbook can be viewed at Education Articles.
FLAIR, LLC, Donates FLAIR Nasal Strips to the 2008 U.S. Eventing Team
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) would like to thank FLAIR, LLC, for their generous donation of FLAIR Nasal Strips for the 2008 U.S. eventing team. Clinical and university studies in equine science and sports medicine research have shown that the use of FLAIR Strips reduces airway resistance, fatigue, lung stress and bleeding in horses during physical exertion. Studies have also shown that horses wearing FLAIR Strips conserve oxygen during exercise and experience a shorter recovery time following exercise.
USEF’s Week In Review e-newsletter 6-12-2008
