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2024 World Endurance Championship - Montpazier, France
This event is not only important on the world Endurance scene, but also for French notoriety in this discipline and in the Equestrian world in general, especially in this significant year when France will host the Olympic Games.
Teams from around the world, representing 60 countries, will participate in this event, and thousands of visitors are expected. With its international reach and various activities planned during the event, such as: – Opening Ceremony and team presentation in the historical city center of Monpazier, showcasing its rich history and gorgeous architecture, – Exhibitors’ village open throughout the event, and Friday animations on-site.
The FEI World Championship in Monpazier will serve as a platform for both our local, national and international stakeholders.
France dominate at the Worlds - in more ways than you first thought
BellaFricker.co.uk - Full Article
Bella Fricker
September 11 2024
Well, well, well, quelle surprise, the French medalled. And not only did they take home team Gold but they also secured the individual Bronze medal in Melody Theolissat 👏
Ahead of the competition, national coach Jean-Michel Grimal admitted he had a tough time selecting his final team of five from the seven rider-horse combinations available. “They’re all good, and the horses are in perfect condition. There’s no reason to favour one combination over another. But only five can compete, so I had to choose. I based my decision on instinct." Well it was a good job he followed his gut!
As anticipated, the French riders executed an absolutely stunning tactical race. While there might have been a home advantage, with most of the team having previously competed at Monpazier, no one could have predicted the torrential rain. And boy, did it rain! We experienced a thunderstorm like no other. It's a mystery how there weren't any serious injuries to horses or riders on that first loop.
But what happened to Spain? Italy? Portugal? even Brazil?...
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https://www.bellafricker.co.uk/post/france-dominate-at-the-worlds-in-more-ways-than-you-first-thought
Holly Corcoran and Kelsey Russell Complete 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors
Holly Corcoran and Lorienn. ©Terry Shampoe
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by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | Sep 10, 2024, 11:00 AM
Monpazier, France – Two U.S. combinations successfully completed the 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors on Saturday, Sept. 7, joining some of the sport’s top international athletes in finishing the 160 km (100-mile) ride in southwestern France.
Holly Corcoran (Stroudsburg, Pa.) and Kelsey Russell (Williston, Fla.) crossed the finish line together, coming in 33rd and 34th out of a field of more than 130 starters. Corcoran rode her own 2012 Arabian mare, Lorienn (Syndicat x Lothlorienn). Russell rode Valerie Kanavy’s 2015 Half-Arabian gelding, Juno Im Gold (Flash Goldon x LM Parys).
The course for this championship spanned over six loops around the French countryside near the historic village of Monpazier. The field set off in the dark of a 5:30 a.m. start, with storms and heavy rainfall overnight and into the morning hours making for muddy going in places and requiring the riders’ care and attention to the footing.”
“We started out with two hours of darkness, and rain; thunder and lightning,” said Corcoran. “But taking that all into consideration, I made a decision to start very conservatively. So we were fine and steady and watched the footing as we were riding. Some of it was challenging because we couldn’t see where we were going.”
Lorienn is used to technical trails, said Corcoran, and that experience came in handy on this world championship track. She said that while she had to adjust her original plan a little bit, she was able to make up time in places to finish only about 10 minutes off of her estimate.
“The course was very technical; mountainous with rolling hills,” said Russell. “There really was not a flat place, and when it was flat the ground was sloped. There were a lot of changes in the footing, from paved roads to gravel to grass to plow fields and clay-based trail. There were a few real climbs and steeper downhills but for the most part it was rolling hills.”
“Juno” is based in Virginia in the summer and Florida for the winter. The varied terrain between the two locations—mountains in Virginia and sandy footing in Florida—helped prepare him for the challenges in France, but the weather was still a factor, with mud and deep puddles throughout the course.
“The weather made this course even more difficult and more technical,” said Russell. “We started in the rain and it stormed for the whole first 37-kilometer loop. [The rain] was nice to cool the horses, yet they were still hot from the difficulty of the trail. The rain made everything so muddy that unless you were on the gravel or the pavement you had to make sure to keep balanced and try not to slip in the mud. Hills are hard, sand hills are harder, slippery mud hills gives a new appreciation to what the horses are capable of.”
Both Corcoran and Russell have ridden their world championship mounts throughout their entire careers, and that level of trust and communication helped them through the challenging ride. Corcoran got Lorienn as a four-year-old from her breeders, Asgard Arabians in West Virginia, and has brought the now-12-year-old mare up to her current level.
“She’s got a fair number of [100-mile rides] under her belt. She’s been FEI qualified for three or four years,” Corcoran said of Lorienn. “Her first 100 was the Bighorn out in Wyoming, and I knew then that she was really tough, because that’s a hard ride with 10,000 feet of change in elevation, and she handled it like a pro for her first 100. I’ve never seen this mare hit a wall. She’s just got the stamina and the wherewithal to just keep going, and she did. I was really pleased with that.”
Russell has ridden with Juno’s owners, Valerie and Larry Kanavy, for 15 years, and has worked with Juno since he was born and throughout his career. Her connection with the horse goes back even further than that, as she rode both his sire and dam in competition in past years. Now 9 years old, this year is the first that Juno was eligible to compete at an FEI championship, and Russell said he handled it like a seasoned pro.
“I have ridden hundreds of horses, and he is one of two that hold a very special place in my heart,” she said. “It took a long time to build a trusting relationship with him and he will do anything I ask and always gives me everything he has. Competing at this level brings a whole new environment and I am so proud of how he handled it,” said Russell. “He has come a long way. He is still young and has a bright future ahead of him. It feels very good to finish any race, and it feels great to have gotten him to this level and finished very sound; that is the most important thing to me.”
This world championship proved to be an opportunity for Corcoran to check some items off her list of goals in a sport where a lot of factors come into play and nothing is ever guaranteed.
“I’ve competed internationally before, and this was my first international completion,” she said. “Each milestone of being able to get to the venue, being able to start, being able to finish, was huge. I can’t express the joy that there was in finishing. I had my daughter there and a great crew. I could not have possibly done it without the crew that I had. Without them there and without their care, we never would have made it through, so I’m just very grateful for them.”
Russell echoed the sentiments, thanking the support crew that helped her and Juno along the way.
“We could not have done it without the continued support and encouragement from everyone who is a part of Team Juno. None of it would be possible without Larry and Valerie, who have been like second parents to me, or the great support group of my family and my friends and most importantly, the bond of a special partnership with Juno. We did something many were not able to do. I am so proud and happy for what Juno was able to do.”
The individual gold medalist was HH SH Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa (BRN) riding Everest La Majorie, a French-bred 2014 Arabian gelding owned by Royal Endurance Team of Bahrain. Saeed Ahmad Jaber Abdulla Al Harbi (UAE) won silver riding Castlebar Cadabra, an Australian-bred 2008 Arabian gelding owned by F3 Stables. Melody Theolissat (FRA) won bronze on home turf riding Yalla De Jalima, a French-bred 2014 Arabian gelding. France earned team gold while China won silver and Malaysia took the bronze.
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FEI Endurance World Championship 2024
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By: Mirjam van Huet MCM Tekst/FEI | September 9, 2024
France grabbed the gold, while China and Malaysia secured spots on the podium - a historic first in the sport.
For the first time in the history of the FEI Endurance World Championships, teams from China and Malaysia secured a spot on the podium, taking second and third places, respectively, while host nation France took gold.
The individual medals went to Melody Théolissat (France) riding Yalla de Jalima (bronze), Saeed Ahmad Jaber Abdulla Al Harbi (United Arab Emirates) with Castlebar Cadabra (silver), and HH Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa (Bahrain) with Everest la Majorie (gold). HH Sheik Nasser retained his world title, which he won at the 2022 FEI Endurance World Championship in Butheeb (UAE) with his horse Darco la Majorie.
“I intended to ride Darco here in Monpazier, but he got a slight injury,” the champion said the day after the competition. Instead, he decided to ride Darco’s half-brother, Everest la Majorie. This 10-year-old gelding finished second at last year’s test event in Monpazier, just 25 seconds behind Darco. “I knew Everest was also a top-level horse, but I didn’t expect us to win.”
When asked what the public can expect from him at the next FEI Endurance World Championship in Al Ula (2026), he replied with a spontaneous laugh: “Doing this a third time?”...
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https://horsesport.com/horse-news/fei-endurance-world-championship-2024/
World Endurance Champion awarded in official ceremony
BNA.bh
8 September 2024
Monpazier, Sept. 8 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, was officially awarded the gold medal after being crowned champion of the 160 km FEI World Endurance Championship 2024 in Monpazier, France. His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee; and His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Environment; other dignitaries; and the children of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad and HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad. HH Shaikh Nasser and the Royal Endurance Team celebrated the victory, which was met with widespread applause from the audience. The horse Everest La Majorie was awarded the Best Horse Condition Award. This marks the second consecutive year that His Highness Shaikh Nasser has secured the world title, following his victory in the previous championship held in Bou Thib, UAE. His Highness completed the race in 8 hours and 32 minutes, ahead of the UAE’s Saeed Ahmed Al Harbi, who finished second, and France’s Melody Theolissat, who took third. Royal Endurance Team rider Jaafar Mirza finished 14th. H.F, N.N, A.A
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India’s Nida Anjum becomes youngest rider to complete FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors
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By IANS
Sep 8, 2024
Monpazier: Nida Anjum Chelat, the 22-year-old equestrian from Kerala, created history by becoming the youngest rider in the world to complete the prestigious FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors in Monpazier, France.
Nida has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Indian woman to complete the Endurance Championship. Competing against 118 riders from 40 countries, she has solidified her place in Indian equestrian history with this remarkable accomplishment. This prestigious event, conducted by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), is a landmark moment for Indian equestrian sports. Nida’s remarkable journey saw her navigate a rigorous vetting process and tough competition from global equestrian powerhouses such as the UAE, Bahrain, Spain, France, Italy, etc, countries known for their deep-rooted equestrian traditions and facilities. A total of 45 participants only successfully managed to complete the race.
Riding her 12-year-old mare, Petra del Rey, Nida completed the 160 km course in just 10 hours and 23 minutes overcoming challenges that included six gruelling loops, with distances ranging from 20 to 38 km. During the championship, 73 horses were eliminated...
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Sheikh Nasser and France Win Endurance Gold
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07 September 2024
Words by Stacey Stearns
All the action from Monpazier...
HH Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain has triumphantly defended his FEI Endurance World Championship title, winning the Individual gold on Everest la Marjorie, a 10-year-old grey gelding and half-brother to his reigning World champion.
France won Team gold in front of a thrilled home crowd in Monpazier, defending their title. China and Malaysia rounded out the Team podium with silver and bronze.
“Well, I’m over the moon, I don’t have any words to describe this … coming here as a World champion is a big burden … defending and winning is difficult. I’m thankful for my team, my family, and everyone for helping me. It was a battle, the weather, the terrain, and we’ve done it with heart,” said Sheikh Nasser after his win...
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Emirati Knights Claim Silver in Endurance World Championship
Wam.ae
September 8, 2024
by Hatem Mohamed
MONPAZIER, France, 8th September, 2024 (WAM) – The UAE's equestrian team secured a remarkable second-place finish in the FEI Endurance World Championship. The grueling 160 km race, held in Monpazier, France, attracted 118 riders representing 39 nations.
The championship was graced by the presence of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, and other dignitaries from the equestrian world.
The Bahraini royal team, led by Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, dominated the event. Sheikh Nasser successfully defended his world title, clinching first place with an impressive time of 8:32:00 hours. This marked his second consecutive individual gold medal following his victory in the 2023 championship in UAE.
The UAE team's Saeed Ahmed Jaber Al Harbi earned the individual silver medal, finishing the race in a time of 8:32:51 hours.
FEI Endurance World Championship concludes in France
U.S. Endurance Team Ready to Compete at 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors
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The U.S. Endurance Team at the 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship ©Terry Shampoe
by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Sep 6, 2024, 12:00 PM
Monpazier, France. – With the completion of the first horse inspection at the 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors, the five members of the U.S. Endurance Team are set to begin their 100-mile (160km) ride beginning at 5:30 a.m. CEST (11:30 p.m. ET) on Saturday, Sept. 7.
The U.S. Endurance Team will be represented by Holly Corcoran and Lorienn, Heidi Perreault and Favailas Marechal, Jeremy Reynolds and Treasured Moments, Kelsey Russell and Juno Im Gold, and Cheryl Van Deusen and Madjule. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Lisanne Dorion and team vet Dr. Olivia Rudolphi with team leader Nicole Zerbee.
The exciting week of competition kicked off with the opening ceremony in the center of Monpazier, a historic village in the Southwest of France, on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 6. The vetting-in took place on Friday morning, with all U.S. horses accepted. The ride will take place over six different loops beginning at the Hippodrome de Marsales Monpazier. Course maps and additional information are available on the event website, wec-monpazier2024.com.
Competition Information
The CEI3* 160km ride will run on Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning at 5:30 a.m. CEST (Sept. 6 at 11:30 p.m. ET). Awards will be presented on Sunday, Sept. 8, with the closing ceremony at 10:30 a.m. local time.
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Strength, agility and Endurance determine which horse and rider will become world champions
Bahrain Team ready for world endurance event
Endurance Aces Set for 2024 World Championship
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04 September 2024
Monpazier will play host to the planet's finest...
A total of 145 athletes and 155 horses are currently preparing to compete in Monpazier in the south of France for the FEI Endurance World Championship 2024.
Set in natural surroundings on the border of the Lot and Dordogne, the combinations will begin the 160km Endurance ride on Saturday, September 7. It's an interesting mix of participants: from the reigning world champion—on a new horse—to young and veteran talent.
As is customary at the FEI Endurance World Championship, all eyes are on the three Individual medallists from the previous edition, as well as the three national teams that reached the podium last time. The event will be shown live on Saturday on FEI TV...
Mediterranean countries aim to defend their positions
For the Team medals, it's up to the Mediterranean countries—France, Portugal, and Italy—to defend their positions. In the last World Championship in Butheeb they claimed the gold, silver, and bronze, respectively. Notably, all three nations have registered seven combinations, giving the chefs d’equipe in Monpazier the option to finalise their teams of five combinations each, right up until the day before the competition.
France's selection includes three riders who were part of the 2022 medal-winning team: Virginie Atger, Clementine Chaud, and Philippe Tomas. Additionally, France's vast pool of Endurance riders has provided new talent for the national team, including Camille Garbet, Melody Theolissat and Julien Lafaure
Portugal's selection features the experienced rider Ana Barbas, who has already won Team silver (FEI Endurance World Championship in Butheeb, 2022) and team bronze (FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen, 2006). That performance in Aachen was partly due to Jao Raposo, who is also in the selection for Monpazier.
Italy has selected three riders who also competed in Butheeb, where they won bronze: Letizia Milani, Carolina Tavassoli Asli, and Costanza Laliscia. The latter brings two possible contenders to Monpazier: Fara du Barthas and Emirat du Barthas...
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A mix of young & veteran talent coming to FEI Endurance World Championship
Inside.FEI.org
02 September 2024
Author: Mirjam van Huet
A total of 145 athletes and 155 horses are currently preparing for the journey to Monpazier in the south of France for the FEI Endurance World Championship 2024.
Set in natural surroundings on the border of the Lot and Dordogne, the combinations will begin the 160-kilometre Endurance ride on Saturday, 7 September 2024. It's an interesting mix of participants: from the reigning world champion—on a new horse—to young and veteran talent.
As is customary at the FEI Endurance World Championship, all eyes are on the three individual winners from the previous edition, as well as the three national teams that reached the podium last time.
Mediterranean countries aim to defend their positions
For the team medals, it's up to the Mediterranean countries—France, Portugal, and Italy—to defend their positions. In Butheeb, they claimed the gold, silver, and bronze, respectively. Notably, all three nations have registered seven combinations, giving the chefs d’equipe in Monpazier the option to finalise their teams of five combinations each, right up until the day before the competition.
France's selection includes three riders who were part of last year's medal-winning team: Virginie Atger, Clementine Chaud, and Philippe Tomas. Additionally, France's vast pool of Endurance riders has provided new talent for the national team, including Camille Garbet , Melody Theolissat and Julien Lafaure
Portugal's selection features the experienced rider Ana Barbas, who has already won team silver (FEI Endurance World Championship in Butheeb, 2022) and team bronze (FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen, 2006). That team performance in Aachen was partly due to Jao Raposo, who is also in the selection for Monpazier.
Italy has selected three riders who also competed in Butheeb, where they won bronze: Letizia Milani, Carolina Tavassoli Asli, and Costanza Laliscia. The latter brings two possible contenders to Monpazier: Fara du Barthas and Emirat du Barthas.
New horse for reigning World Champion
The reigning World Champion, Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa (Bahrain), has opted for a horse swap just before Monpazier. Instead of Darco la Majorie, with whom he won both the 2022 World Championship in Butheeb and the test event in Monpazier (2023), he plans to saddle Darco’s half-brother, Everest la Majorie. Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa has demonstrated in the past that he can triumph with multiple horses: in his ten previous World Championship appearances, he has won one individual gold (2022, Butheeb), one individual bronze (2016, Samorin), and one team bronze (2008, Malaysia). Each time with a different horse.
The runner-up from the last World Championship is Salem Hamad Saeed Malhoof Al Kitbi (United Arab Emirates). He has only ridden in two World Championships before. On both occasions, he secured a podium finish: gold in Pisa (2021 ) and silver in Butheeb (2022). Both times with the horse Haleh, who is once again ready for Monpazier.
Should Salem Hamad Saeed Malhoof Al Kitbi and Haleh secure another podium finish, they will join the elite group of combinations in history that have won an individual medal in three consecutive championships. Only Becky Hart and Valerie Kanavy have ever achieved this. Hart, together with her horse Grand Sultan, claimed the world title three years in a row (1988, 1990, and 1992). Kanavy was World Champion in 1994, runner-up in 1996, and World Champion again in 1998.
Jaume Punti Dachs, the Spaniard who has so far won five medals across seven World Championships (individual gold and silver, and three team golds), is bringing his trusted partner Echo Falls. The horse is not only known for his achievements and striking appearance (a white coat with dark spots), but at eighteen years old, he is also one of the oldest horses competing at the highest level. However, he is not the oldest in this championship; there are two others of the same age. Spirit de Crouz and Sabah du Courtisot, representing Portugal and Belgium respectively, are also registered.
Oldest and youngest participants
That equestrian sport can be practised well into later life is exemplified by Tom MacGuinness. The 73-year-old Irishman is competing in the FEI Endurance World Championship for the fifth time. His first time was ten years ago, at the FEI World Equestrian Games in Caen. In Monpazier, he will start with his thirteen-year-old mare Horseware HLM Fontana.
The youngest entrant is sixteen-year-old Jiahe Sui, who will represent China on the back of the French-bred Eiwa de Bozouls. This is Sui’s first time being selected for a World Championship. The young athlete has no fewer than six teammates by her side, bringing the total number of entries from the Chinese federation to seven. The chef d’equipe will have to make a choice, as each country can field a maximum of five combinations at the start.
China is on the rise in the sport of Endurance. After fielding a team for the first time in history at the FEI Endurance World Championship 2022 in Butheeb (UAE), they now have another team ready. The four combinations that competed were then unable to complete the ride. With seven contenders, China has new opportunities in France.
To compete for a team result, a country needs three combinations to finish the distance within the allowed time. On the list of final entries, 21 countries have three or more combinations heading to Monpazier. Additionally, 18 countries were able to field one or two combinations.
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U.S. Endurance Team Confirmed for 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors
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by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Aug 27, 2024, 5:00 PM
Lexington, Ky. – Definite entries for the 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors have been confirmed, and US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations that will represent the U.S. The competition will take place on Sept. 7, 2024, in Monpazier, France. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Lisanne Dorion, team veterinarian Dr. Olivia Rudolphi, and team leader Nicole Zerbee.
The following athlete-and-horse combinations will represent the U.S. Endurance Team and are listed in alphabetical order.
• Holly Corcoran (Stroudsburg, Pa.) and Lorienn (Syndicat x Lothlorienn), her own 2012 Arabian mare
• Jeremy Reynolds (Dunnellon, Fla.) and Treasured Moments (DA Adios +/ x Hidden Treasure), a 2010 Arabian mare owned by Heather and Jeremy Reynolds
• Kelsey Russell (Williston, Fla.) and Juno Im Gold (Flash Goldon x LM Parys), a 2015 Half-Arabian gelding owned by Valerie Kanavy
• Alex Shampoe (Colorado Springs, Colo.) and Promissin Gold (ZT Raashaqa x Hals Metourmaline), a 2013 Arabian mare owned by Valerie Kanavy
• Cheryl Van Deusen (New Smyrna Beach, Fla.) and Madjule (Madjani x MV Bonnie Z), a 2015 Arabian mare owned by Jose Ortega
The following combinations have been named as alternates and are listed in ranked order:
• Alex Shampoe (Colorado Springs, Colo.) and Southern Justice, a 2012 Arabian gelding owned by Dessia Miller and Valerie Kanavy
• Heidi Perreault (Hillsborough, N.C.) and Favailas Marechal (Ultimatum Mirbel x Formosa My Pride), a 2015 Arabian gelding owned by Marilyn Lemoine Pesce and Denis Pesce. This combination will be the traveling alternate for the team.
• Holly Corcoran (Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania) and Poete (Bandjo De Falgas x Poetikka), her own 2007 Arabian gelding
Competition Information
The 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship will begin on Thursday, Sept. 5, with the opening ceremony in the city center of Monpazier at 6:00 p.m. CET. The first vet inspection will take place on Friday, Sept. 6, and the CEI3* 160km Championship ride will run on Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning at 5:30 a.m. CET (Sept. 6 at 11:30 p.m. ET). Awards will be presented on Sunday, Sept. 8, with the closing ceremony at 10:30 a.m. CET.
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‘Dream come true’ for Somerset horse rider selected to represent the Netherlands
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Ethan Evans
Sat, 31 Aug 2024,
A HORSE rider from Bishops Lydeard, near Taunton, has been selected to represent the Netherlands in the World Endurance Championships.
Shanti Roos, 47, has been chosen to compete in a 100-mile race against 144 riders from 39 countries.
The race will start at 5.30am on September 7 in Monpazier, France.
Ms Roos said: "This is a dream come true, I have tried to qualify for the Dutch team for nearly 10 years, training on the Quantock Hills and competing in the UK, France, the Netherlands, Spain, and even Costa Rica."
She will ride her nine-year-old Anglo Arabian gelding, Fripon Au Xois...
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Somerset horse rider selected for the World Endurance Championship
Kerala rider all set to compete in FEI Endurance World Championship
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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Kerala rider Nida Anjum Chelat (22) is all set to make history by competing in the FEI Endurance Equestrian World Championship for Seniors in Monpazier, France, on September 7.
Building on her success in last year’s FEI Junior Championship, Nida is once again set to bring pride to India.
The prestigious event conducted by the International Equestrian Federation will be a landmark moment for the sport in India as it will place Nida among the global equestrian titans who have honed their skill in countries known for their deep-rooted equestrian traditions and facilities...
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Nida Rides India to Global Glory, 22-year to Become First Indian Lady to Compete at FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors, Monpazier, France
Meet Nida, first Indian lady to compete at FEI Endurance Senior Championship
Bahrain Team announced for world championship
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28 August 2024
ENDURANCE HORSERACING – HIS Majesty King Hamad’s representative for humanitarian work and youth affairs, Supreme Council for Youth and Sport chairman, and Bahrain Royal Endurance Team captain Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa has announced the kingdom’s squad participating in the 160-kilometre FEI World Endurance Championship in Monpazier, France, taking place on September 7.
Shaikh Nasser will be leading the team riding his horse Everest La Majorie. Shaikh Isa bin Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa on Fizz Fageole will also be taking part, along with Jaafar Merza on Bolt De Venelles, Othman Al Awadhi on Ermine Dartagnan, and Salman Isa on Elmer de Bozouls.
Sarhan Hameed on Be Goode and Hamad Isa on Deese La Majorie were announced as spares...
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US Equestrian Announces Team for 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors
USEF.org
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations that will represent the U.S. at the 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors. The competition will take place on Sept. 5-8, 2024, in Monpazier, France. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Lisanne Dorion and team vet Dr. Olivia Rudolphi with team leader Nicole Zerbee.
The following athletes will represent the U.S. Endurance Team and are listed in alphabetical order.
• Holly Corcoran (Stroudsburg, Pa.) and Lorienn (Syndicat x Lothlorienn), her own 2012 Arabian mare
• Jessica DiCamillo (Angel Fire, N.M.) and I Remember September (Ramses Majestic x Victoria Stone), her own 2009 half-Arabian gelding
• Jeremy Reynolds (Dunnellon, Fla.) and Treasured Moments (DA Adios +/ x Hidden Treasure, a 2010 Arabian mare owned by Heather and Jeremy Reynolds
• Alex Shampoe (Colorado Springs, Colo.) and Promissin Gold (ZT Raashaqa x Hals Metourmaline), a 2013 Arabian mare owned by Valerie Kanavy
• Cheryl Van Deusen (New Smyrna Beach, Fla.) and JG General (Kings Ransomm x TF Narissa), her own 2012 Arabian gelding
The following combinations are alternates for the U.S. Endurance Team and listed in ranked order:
• Cheryl Van Deusen (New Smyrna Beach, Fla.) and Madjule (Madjani x MV Bonnie Z), a 2015 Arabian mare owned by Jose Ortega
• Alex Shampoe (Colorado Springs, Colo.) and Southern Justice, a 2012 Arabian gelding owned by Dessia Miller and Valerie Kanavy
• Karen Binns-Dicamillo (Las Cruces N.M.) and RGS Azrak Bandos (Aranas HF x Once Upona Tyme), her own 2011 Arabian gelding
• Meg Sleeper (Frenchtown, N.J.) and Sapphire N Gold (Belesemo Magic x CAL Flaming Emit), her own 2012 Arabian mare
• Kelsey Russell (Williston, Fla.) and Juno Im Gold (Flash Goldon x LM Parys), a 2015 Half-Arabian gelding owned by Valerie Kanavy
• Heidi Perreault (Hillsborough, N.C.) and Favailas Marechal (Ultimatum Mirbel x Formosa My Pride), a 2015 Arabian gelding owned by Marilyn Lemoine Pesce and Denis Pesce
• Holly Corcoran (Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania) and Poete (Bandjo De Falgas x Poetikka), her own 2007 Arabian gelding
Competition Information
The 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship will begin on Thursday, Sept. 5, with the opening ceremony in the city center of Monpazier, followed by the first vet inspection on Friday, Sept. 6. The CEI3* 160km ride will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning at 5:30 a.m. (Sept. 6 at 11:30 p.m. ET) and awards will be presented on Sunday, Sept. 8.
More at:
https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/us-equestrian-announces-team-for-2024-fei
GBR Endurance Team for the World Championships announced
Endurancegb.co.uk
Thursday, 11 July 2024
Endurance GB are pleased to announce that the following riders and horses will represent Great Britain at the FEI World Endurance Championships, to be hosted at Monpazier in France on 7th September 2024.
The team is comprised of:
Alice Ingram with her own Best Off Du Vallois (Ghamil x Samshara du Vallois)
Carmine Villani with his own Bayla d’Alluech (Nourkhan x Piruet)
James Dickinson with his own Magdy (Spearmint/Magnetika)
Rebecca Pinder with Amanda Kettlewell's OSO Irazu (SDA Silver Legend/OSO Silver Ileanna) and direct reserve horse Invricel
Nicola Thorne and her own Dayway Stream Bliss (Castlebar Gulfstream/Khalida) with LI Wallonia as a direct reserve horse
Reserve – June Tate with her own Ehteyat (Calin du Loup x Frynch)
Chef d’Equipe, Fiona Bloom, says “although the British squad will face strong competition from across the globe with France being the current World and European Champions and Spain has dominated previous Championships with Germany, Bahrain, UAE and Portugal all strong contenders; the British team should never be under-estimated. We are well prepared and will fly the flag high.”
Australian Team Announced for Endurance World Championship for Seniors
Equestrian.org.au
The team for the Endurance World Championship for Seniors which will be held in Monpazier, France on 7-10 September 2024 has been confirmed. Congratulations to the following combinations:
Team
Catherine Bailey and Razorback Targaryen
Brandon Dick and Cameo Cranberry Moon
Andrea Laws-King and Heathfield’s Bin Sadaqa
James Sheahan and Minton East Chaucer
Alexandra Toft and Calcium Artagnan
Reserves
1st - Tahlia Franke and Rosevale Park Bay Sarin
2nd - Alexandra Toft and Twilight te