14th July 2010
Selected for WEG:
Alice Beet and Laouenn de Kerpont
Beccy Broughton and Java Sunlight or Tawmarsh Muharrem
Ros (Jackson) Clapp and Nazeeka
Janice Cockley Adams and Khadija du Pont or Roxanne du Bout du Monde
Christine Yeoman and L M Midday or CJS Gai Forest
Reserves (in alphabetical order)
Charlotte Bryd and Arabah Firedance
Karen Jones and Macadamia
Sarah Rogerson and FFC First Csea Lord
David Yeoman and Haszar
About the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championships of eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein of Jordan is the current president of the FEI. The Games are held every four years and this will be the first occurrence in the United States.
The Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which has marked the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sport in U.S. television history. The 2010 Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of $150 million, and current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International, Inc., Meydan, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, and AQHA. For more information on the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, please visit www.alltechfeigames.com
The Kentucky Cup Endurance official endurance test event for the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games 14th October 2009
British rider Dominic Freeman retired at the 2nd vet gate.
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY-October 14, 2009- HE Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum of the United Arab Emirates and 1996 Endurance World Champion Danielle Mc Gunigal of the United States won the Kentucky Cup Endurance events, sponsored by Emirates Equestrian Federation, and the official endurance test event for the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games.
HE Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum son of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai, crossed the wire first in the CEI** 75 mile event in a ride time of 6:05:30. Danielle Mc Gunigal finished the CEI*** in a ride time in 6:30:41. The CEI*** was originally an FEI qualifying event at a distance of 100 miles (160 km), but lost its status when it was shortened to 120 km after the footing became questionable in the inclement weather.
“I have mixed feelings about shortening the race”, said Mc Gunigal. “The footing was only getting worse. Some of the parts of the trail that we have to go over were already slippery and deep and if the race was kept at the original distance, we would have had to go over it again, so in that sense, I am glad they shortened it. But I was hoping to use this race to qualify my horse (Gold Raven) for next year, and now we have to do it at another event, so that is very disappointing.”
HE Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum was thrilled with his win despite the conditions.
It was amazing. This is the sport that we most love. It’s our history, said Sheikh Majid. “Given the weather today, the course was amazing. But the weather made it very difficult. There wasn’t any hard part, other than the ground being a bit slippery. Other than that, it was excellent. There wasn’t anything wrong or bad”.
The rain was a recurring focus of the day, with a downpour shortly before the start of the rides. It continued throughout the day for all mandatory veterinary exams, creating a messy vet gate and slippery footing.
Two-time Endurance World Champion Valerie Kanavy and mother of Danielle McGunigal, was affected by the weather and footing. Kanavy was eliminated after her horse LM Parys fell on the second loop.
“We were crossing the road on the blacktop and she just slipped,” said Kanavy. “She went down and I went right after. She has recovered and is doing fine now.”
The event was aptly named as an endurance test. The endurance levels of the athletes from the 23 countries participating were truly tested. However, according to Mubarak Khalifa of the UAE the weather was no big deal. “Endurance riders are used to riding in all kinds of weather, so this is normal.”
One noticeable absentee was HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was expected to compete but never made the trip to Kentucky due to commitments in Dubai.
Published from Endurance.net www.endurance.net/index.html
World Championships Qualification Criteria
Endurance
1. Qualification period: Start: TBC - 24 months prior to the nominated entries
End: TBC - Date of nominated entries, 2010
2. Minimum qualification criteria (see Endurance Rules 7th Edition, Art. 815 & 816):
To be eligible to compete either as a member of a team or as an individual at the 2010 FEI World Endurance Championships, riders and horses must achieve the following criteria during the qualification period:
815.1 Any person from the year in which he/she reaches his/her 14th birthday and who is duly authorised by his/her National Federation is eligible to take part in all Endurance Rides (CEIs, CEIOs and Championships), either as an individual or as a member of a team.
815.2.4 For 4-Stars, CEIOs and Championships horses must be at least 8 years of age.
815.2.5 Mares obviously in advanced pregnancies, meaning over 120 days, or with foal at foot cannot be entered in any CEI or higher event.
815.2.6 All ages are determined as of the date of the event for which eligibility to participate is sought, and must be confirmed either through reliable registrations or written veterinary opinion, which may be recorded within Passports. Northern Hemisphere horses are deemed to have their birthday on the 1st January and Southern Hemisphere horses on the 1st August.
816.3.8 Horses must have graduated through the qualifying processes outlined in Art.816 for Novice and CEI-Star qualifying up to, and including, the distance of the event for which a Certificate of Capability is sought.
816.3.9 Horses must have successfully completed at least 3 CEI 2* events or higher.
816.3.10 Of these 3 CEI events, at least one must be at the same distance, minimum speed (13kph) and time frame as the 4-Star Championship and achieved no earlier than 24 months prior to, no later than the close of nominated entries for Championship and/or 60 days prior to the event, which ever is the longest and must be in combination with the nominated rider.
816.3.11 Riders must have graduated through the qualifying processes outlined in Art.816 for Novice and CEI-Star qualifying up to, and including, the distance of the event for which a Certificate of Capability is sought.
816.3.12 Riders must have successfully completed at least 5 CEI 2* events or higher.
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816.3.13 Of those 5 CEI events, one must be at the same distance, minimum speed (13kph) and time frame as the 4* Championship and achieved no earlier than 24 months prior to, no later than the close of nominated entries for Championship and/or 60 days prior to the event, which ever is the longest and must be in combination with the nominated horse.
816.3.14 Recording and Proof of Qualification: Approved records must be provided for Rider/Horse results for eventual insertion into FEI Database/Passports as required. However, the ultimate responsibility for proof still remains with each NF
3. Teams and Individuals:
At Championships, the following applies to individuals and teams who are eligible to take part.
817.4.1 Teams: If an NF starts three or more competitors, up to four shall all constitute members of their Team, but are also eligible for individual classification and placing/awards.
817.4.2 Individuals: If an NF starts fewer than 3 competitors, they shall only be eligible for individual classification and placing/awards, but not as a Team.
817.4.3 With regard to the number of teams required for Championships, Art. 108 of the General Regulations applies.
