Denmark’s Millibar Out of World Cup Final

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Millibar that was to be ridden by the 20-year-old Nanna Skodborg Merrald will not start in the World Cup Final Grand Prix in Lyon, France  Saturday. The horse failed to pass the first veterinary inspection Friday and was scheduled to be re-inspected Saturday, hours before the Grand Prix in Lyon, France on Saturday. Millibar, a Read More

Florida Riders Tina Konyot & Calecto V Go 1st, Mikala Gundersen & My Lady Last in World Cup Grand Prix

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Tina Konyot is not very happy being drawn first to go but is ready to to do her best in the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Grand Prix Saturday while Mikala Münter Gundersen and My Lady think it's fun to be the last right behind Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro that could put the judges in a good mood. Cesar Parra and Van the Man, 15th in the line up,... Read More

FEI Footing Report–Highlights

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An Equine Surfaces White Paper prepared over four years by eight experts from six universities in Great Britain, Sweden and the United States has been published by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI). Some highlights.. Read More

Denmark’s Millibar Fails First Veterinary Inspection for World Cup Final, Reinspection Set for Saturday

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Millibar to be ridden by the 20-year-old Nanna Skodborg Merrald in their debut World Cup Final failed to pass the first veterinary inspection Friday but the Danish horse was scheduled to be re-inspected hours before the Grand Prix in Lyon, France on Saturday Read More

Last Minute Preparations for World Cup Final–Veterinary Check Friday

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Both American horses--Calecto V ridden by Tina Konyot and Van the Man ridden by Cesar Parra--"look great," U.S. Chef d''Equipe Robert Dover reported Thursday as they go through last-minute preparations for the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Final in Lyon, France this weekend Read More

Rio de Janeiro Calls for Bids for Construction of Last 11 2016 Olympic Venues Including Equestrian Center

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RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, April 17, 2014--Bids for construction of the last 2016 Olympic Games complex of facilities to stage 11 sports--including the equestrian center--were called for by Brazilian authorities Thursday who reported costs have escalated 30 per cent since being awarded the event in 2009 Read More

World’s Most Extensive Equine Surfaces Study Published

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LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 17, 2014--The world’s most extensive study into the effect of arena surfaces on the orthopedic health of sport horses in the seven international disciplines and in racing has been published by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Read More

Horse Power Meets Ballet at FEI World Cup Finals in Lyon

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LYON, France, April 17, 2014--The worlds of equestrian sport and ballet met face to face in spectacular fashion Thursday for a photoshoot to launch the start of the FEI World Cup Finals in Lyon, France this weekend Read More

American-Based Horses & Riders at World Cup Final in Lyon, France

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The American-based horses and riders--Tina Konyot on Calecto V and Cesar Parra on Van the Man and Denmark's Mikala Münter Gundersen on My Lady--were in Lyon, France Wednesday for the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Final this weekend Read More
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