Equestrian News NI » haras du pin http://equestriannewsni.co.uk Your Equestrian News Source Thu, 11 May 2017 16:32:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Tragedy for Harry Meade at World Equestrian Games http://equestriannewsni.co.uk/?p=676897 http://equestriannewsni.co.uk/?p=676897#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2014 06:34:53 +0000 News Desk http://equestriannewsni.co.uk/?p=676897 Team silver provided mixed emotions with the loss of Wild Lone ridden by Harry Meade following cross country phase on Saturday.  After jumping a clear round with 26.4 time penalties, he was  in 24th place crossing the finish line.

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“What I can say is that the team vet was with the horse, as were many other vets, and by the time I got there, it was clear that all that could be done was being done, and it was being handled in a very professional manner,” he said.

“I am really devastated by what happened,” said Meade. “I felt that the course was a really good course. I would be very sad if anyone were to draw any incorrect conclusions and feel that the tough nature of the competition in any way contributed towards what happened. From the feel I had on the horse, it wasn’t connected.”

“My sympathies are with the owners of the horse, Peter and Charlotte Opperman, who have been great supporters of me over the years and also the sport of eventing. My thoughts are with my groom Jess Errington who has devoted her life to looking after Wild Lone – he was the most important thing in her life.”

A post mortem will be carried out to establish the cause of death as per FEI Veterinary Regulations.

The 13-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding had been with Harry since he was a 4 year old and the pair knew each other extremely well forming a partnership that took them right through every level to compete at the World Equestrian Games this weekend.  Harry received team silver with his fellow team mates yesterday while the crowd showed their support in overwhelming sound and applause for Wild Lone.

 

]]> http://equestriannewsni.co.uk/?feed=rss2&p=676897 0 Seventh edition of Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ promises a fabulous feast of equestrian sport http://equestriannewsni.co.uk/?p=664297 http://equestriannewsni.co.uk/?p=664297#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2014 06:35:42 +0000 News Desk http://equestriannewsni.co.uk/?p=664297 Haras du Pin, venue for the Dressage and Cross-Country phases of Eventing during the forthcoming Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014. Photo: FEI/Conseil general de l’Orne

Haras du Pin, venue for the Dressage and Cross-Country phases of Eventing during the forthcoming Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014. Photo: FEI/Conseil general de l’Orne

All roads lead to Normandy in France where the much-anticipated Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 begins in two weeks’ time. The seventh edition of the FEI’s flagship event is the biggest in its 24-year history, and with a massive increase in entries, and visitors already flying into northern France from all around the globe, it promises to be the greatest showcase for equestrian sport to date.

by Louise Parkes
Staged at the halfway point between each Summer Olympic Games, the FEI World Equestrian Games™ brings together the World Championships for all FEI disciplines.  Previously these had been held in different locations, but, strongly supported by then FEI President Prince Philip, the concept that had been floating around for quite some time became a reality at the first edition held in Stockholm, Sweden in 1990.
A total of 421 competitors from 37 nations took part in the six disciplines of Jumping, Dressage, Eventing, Driving, Endurance and Vaulting at the Swedish fixture which was initially intended to be a “one-off” event.  However it was so successful that it was decided it should continue, and the event has firmly established itself on the calendar of world sport.
Increased to seven
It was subsequently staged in The Hague (NED) in 1994, Rome (ITA) in 1998, Jerez de la Frontera (ESP) in 2002, Aachen (GER) in 2006 and by the time it arrived in Lexington, Kentucky (USA) in 2010 the number of disciplines had increased to seven with the inclusion of Reining and the incorporation of Para-Dressage into the Dressage programme.  A total of 632 athletes from 58 nations took part at the last edition of the Games, but those figures will be exceeded yet again this time around as, with equestrian sport continuously expanding its reach around the globe, the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy has attracted a 25% increase in nominated entries from which the startlists in each discipline will be finalised over the next 11 days.
Approximately a thousand athletes from 74 nations are expected to compete.
Jumping has attracted the largest number of nations – 54 in total – while Endurance is next in line with 48.  Australia, Austria, France, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden and the United States will be represented in every discipline, while 12 countries will make their FEI World Equestrian Games™ debut.  They are Hong Kong, US Virgin Islands, Kazakhstan, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Morocco, Mauritius, Peru, Palestine, Romania, Thailand and Tunisia.
The deadline for definite entries is 14 August for Dressage and Para-Dressage, Eventing, Endurance and Reining and 22 August for Jumping, Driving and Vaulting.
The opening ceremony of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy  will take place on Saturday 23 August and the action begins on Monday 25 August when Dressage and Reining both get underway.  The event will conclude on Sunday 7 September with the closing stages of Jumping and Driving.
World famous
The region of Normandy is world-famous for its horse-breeding and sporting connections.  The rich land is ideal for raising young stock, and Normandy is home to 93,000 horses with 408 equestrian centres and two National Studs, at Le Pin and Saint-Lo.
While the city of Caen is the central location for the Games, the State-owned Haras du Pin is the venue for the Dressage and Cross-Country phases of Eventing.  The largest of the 20 National Studs located in France, the 16th century estate has long been home to world-class Eventing fixtures and is widely acclaimed for its beauty.  Tickets for Eventing are fully sold out.
When it comes to magnificent backdrops, it doesn’t get much more awesome than the venue for Endurance at the bay of Mont St Michel.  Located in the La Manche area, this iconic island which is located just 600 metres from the mainland is one of the most recognisable landmarks in France and welcomes three million visitors each year.  The spectacular Endurance course will begin at the town of Sartilly and will circle around the bay.
Caen is the venue for the remaining disciplines with the D’Ornano Stadium home to the Opening and Closing ceremonies along with Dressage, Jumping and the Jumping phase of Eventing.
Para-Dressage and Driving will take place at the Prairie Racecourse in the city centre while Vaulting and Reining will take place at the Zenith indoor arena and exhibition centre.
The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 will be broadcast in over 200 territories worldwide, bringing the best of international equestrian sport to a bigger audience than ever before.
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