Equestrian News

IOC Executive Board Defers Beijing Decision until February 2003

The IOC Executive Board met before the 114th IOC Session in Mexico City to discuss IOC Programme Commission proposals on Olympic disciplines and events.

IOC Executive Board Approves Changes to Eventing Format for 2004 Olympics

During its meeting in Mexico on 26 November, the IOC Executive Board studied the proposal which was developed by the FEI to counter the IOC Programme commission’s recommendation to exclude Eventing from the Olympic programme.

Global Dressage Forum

The second Global Dressage Forum took place on October 21-22 at the Academy of the Bartels Family in the South of Holland. There were many highlights, including a most exciting evaluation of Jerez Dressage competition.

Golden Years Trophy

The Final of the 2002 Golden Years Trophy was organised in Wiener Neustadt from 18 to 20 October 2002.

Meeting of the FEI Medication Sub-Committee

A meeting of the FEI Medication sub-Committee took place on November 15th at LAB, the central laboratory for the MCP programme.

Coaches & Trainers Symposium with Christilot Boylen and Udo Lange

Record Crowds Attend 119th National Horse Show

Thanksgiving Day brought a record crowd of 8000 spectators to watch a shortened schedule of events. The highlight of the schedule was the spectacular dressage exhibition of Friesian horses performing in the International Arena.

Aaron Vale Wins Qualifing Stake by More Than 3 Seconds!

Aaron Vale of Camden, South Carolina defeated 29 other riders to finish first in the National Welcome Qualifying Stake grand prix at the 119th annual National Horse Show Wednesday at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club.

Show Jumping Hall of Fame Announces Series Winners

After an exciting year of competition in both the East and West Conferences, the Show Jumping Hall of Fame has announced its 2002 Jumper Classic Series winners.

Elliott Stone Takes Top Honours in National Talent Squad Series

After dominating the entire National Talent Squad Series, twenty year old Stone waltzes away with not only the title of National Talent Squad Champion but with a nomination for his 'D' card status for athlete funding from Sport Canada and airfare to the 2003 World Cup Final held in Las Vegas April 16th-20th.