Badminton – Leading the way and stepping up to the plate

Recently I leveled a direct criticism at all of the Four Star Events as NOT one included any in depth information of any kind on their website as to the safety devices used on their XC course.  My premise was that as the Four Stars, riders and other event organisers look up to them so seeing that a 4* is doing it would help promote to others to do more too.  Only one event responded to my criticism and in fact, they promised to do something about it.

That event was Badminton and last night I received this live to the story, where Badminton Director Hugh Thomas talks about safety.  I applaud Badminton, for taking the lead, I will also be preparing a story on the safety utilised at Adelaide last week.

Thank you Hugh and thank you to Monty White, who produced the video.

This is the full story on the Badminton Blog, and below is the interview with Hugh Thomas

Adelaide again

During the last few days, I spent my time working for John at Eventing Nation reporting on the Adelaide Horse Trials or the Australian International Three Day Event.  I had a fantastic time and managed to pump out 11 stories in total.  I am not going to do a recap, although I will, later this week do an article on the safety initiatives at the event.  These are my stories, all of them from the last to the first.

http://eventingnation.com/home/2010/11/adelaide-final-thoughts-from-john-lechner.html

http://eventingnation.com/home/2010/11/hamish-and-dave-interview.html

http://eventingnation.com/home/2010/11/wendy-schaeffer-and-koyuna-sun-dancer-win-adelaide-cci4.html

http://eventingnation.com/home/2010/11/adelaide-jog-report.html

http://eventingnation.com/home/2010/11/emma-mason-and-f1-take-the-adelaide-cci4-xc-lead.html

http://eventingnation.com/home/2010/11/adelaide-cci2-xc-recap-from-john-lechner.html

http://eventingnation.com/home/2010/11/adelaide-xc-preview-and-more.html

http://eventingnation.com/home/2010/11/adelaide-dressage-par-2.html

http://eventingnation.com/home/2010/11/adelaide-dressage-part-1.html

http://eventingnation.com/home/2010/11/adelaide.html

http://eventingnation.com/home/2010/11/adelaide-cci4—-do-you-think-a-horse-knows-they-have-won.html

http://eventingnation.com/home/2010/11/the-sixth-cci4.html

I hope you enjoy them, I certainly enjoyed putting them together, and perhaps I may do more.

Jumping Radio Episode 31

Special daily coverage of the jumping competition at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Chris is joined by some special guests to review the team competition that occurred today. This episode was recorded live in front of an audience at the Alltech Experience in the Kentucky Horse Park. Listen in…

Jumping Radio Episode 31 – Show Notes and Links:

  • Show Host: Chris Stafford
  • Photo Credit: FEI/Kit Houghton
  • Guest: Anne Kursinski
  • World Equestrian Games Jumping Radio Show Recording Schedule at the Alltech Pavilion: (Recorded show will be posted within three hours of recording.)
    • Oct 5: Recording at 5-6 PM
    • Oct 7: Recording at 8-9 AM
    • Oct 9: Recording at 8-9 AM
    • Oct 10: Recording at 8-9 AM

  • Coverage: Follow all the coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on the Horse Radio Network.

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2010 Radio Show Episode 121 by SUCCEED

Today we covered Para, the start of vaulting with an early lead by the USA and driving starts tomorrow. Plus, Glenn went on a quest to find adventure at the horse park! Listen in to what happened with that….

2010 Radio Show Episode 121 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

  • Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
  • Location: The International Equestrian Festival in downtown Lexington. Recording at 7:00 PM every night. Stop down and join us.
  • Guest: Kegan Smith, South African Vaulter
  • Guest: Georgina Bloomburg – ASPCA Exhibit
  • Guest: John Nicholson, Director of Kentucky Horse Park
  • Guest: Great Britain Vaulting Team
  • See all of the videos and pics from today on Facebook.
  • Coverage: Follow all the coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on the Horse Radio Network.

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2010 Radio Show Episode 120 by SUCCEED


Daily radio coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games continues with a wrap up of the days events. We recap the Para Dressage Individual Team tests and Jumping Team competition today as we record at the International Equestrian Festival in front of a live audience. Listen in.

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2010 Radio Show Episode 119 by SUCCEED

Daily radio coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games continues with the first day of jumping and a preview of Para with Susan Treabess and Missy Ransehousen. Plus Jane Savoie joins us for a few minutes. Listen in…

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2010 Radio Show Episode 118 by SUCCEED

Daily radio coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games continues with a wrap up of the eventing competition as Gina Miles joins us. Plus, we have numerous other interviews for you as we conclude the eventing coverage from WEG. Listen in…

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2010 Radio Show Episode 110 – Wrap-Up and WEG Preview

We check in with many people to get a wrap up on this last weekly show before the games, including the top dressage rider in the world Edward Gal. Plus, we have Susanna Elliot from Alltech for the final report and Summer Frost of the Georgetown Equine Expo and we have Robert Dunn loyal listener on with us to speak about what he is looking forward too in his trip to the games. Listen in.

2010 Radio Show Episode 110 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

  • Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
  • Guest: Thank you to team engaged for inviting us to the Edward Gal clinic. Learn more about Team Engaged. http://www.teamengaged.com
  • Guest: Summer Frost: from the Georgetown Equine Expo. Be sure to visit the Georgetown Equine Expo in Georgetown, KY during the WEG. http://georgetownequineexpo.com
  • Guest: Thank you to Edward Gal for taking the time out to visit with us, learn more about Edward Gal at his website. http://www.edwardgal.nl/?p=10&l=EN
  • Guest: Robert Dunn – faithful listener – Thank you to Robert Dunn for joining us to share his excitement for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
  • Guest: Susanna Elliot from Alltech – Thanks to Alltech for their continued support of the World Equestrian Games and the Horse Radio Network.   www.alltech.com
  • News: USEF Names Endurance Team for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games : Hunter Jumper News
  • News: The US Driving Team for the WEG has also been announced. United States Equestrian Federation
  • News: FEI tv is going to have video on demand of the competitions available as soon as possible after they’re finished.    Welcome to FEI TV
  • News: WEG: World Equestrian Games 2010 in Kentucky with Horse & Hound online

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Jumping Radio Show Episode 30 by Back on Track – WEG Preview

A preview of the jumping at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games with Horse International Editor, Pamela Young. Tune in right here.

Jumping Radio Episode 30 – Show Notes and Links:

  • Show Host: Chris Stafford
  • Guest: Pamela Young of Horse-International.com
  • News: The Horse Radio Network’s new live morning radio show Horses in the Morning
  • Team Lists:
  • USA

    McLain Ward, 34, of Brewster, N.Y. on Sapphire, a 15-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare owned by the rider, Tom Grossman and Blue Chip Bloodstock

    Laura Kraut, 44, of Middleburg, Va., on Cedric, a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Happy Hill Farm

    Lauren Hough, 32, of Wellington, Fla., on Quick Study, an 11-year-old French Warmblood gelding owned by the rider and Meredith Mateo

    Mario Deslauriers, 44, of New York, N.Y. on Urico, a 9-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Jane F. Clark

    Candice King, 39, of Wellington, Fla., on Skara Glen’s Davos, a 10-year-old Zangersheide gelding owned by Skara Glen Stables

    Chef d’Equipe: George Morris

    CAN

    Yann Candele, 39, of Caledon, ON, Pitareusa, a 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare owned by Susan Grange.

    Eric Lamaze, 42, of Schomberg, ON, Olympic Champion, Hickstead, a 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion owned by Ashland Stables Inc. and Torrey Pines Stable.

    Jonathon Millar, 36, of Perth, ON, Contino 14, a 13-year-old Holsteiner gelding owned by Millar Brooke Farm.

    John Pearce, 50, of Stouffville, ON, 2000 Canadian Olympian Alison Moore’s Chianto, a 14-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding.

    Alternate

    Jill Henselwood, 47, of Oxford Mills, ON, Bradon Construction’s Bottom Line, an 11-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare.

    Chef d’Equipe Terrance ‘Torchy’ Millar

    GBR

    Scott Brash riding Mr Stanley Brash’s Intertoy Z

    Tina Fletcher riding Lady Pauline Harris’s Hallo Sailor

    David McPherson riding his own Chamberlain Z

    Michael Whitaker riding Mrs Beatrice Mertens GIG Amai II

    Non-traveling reserve: Robert Smith (Talan).

    Chef d’Equipe: Rob Hoekstra

    NED

    Marc Houtzager and HBC Tamino or Opium VS

    Harrie Smolders and Exquis Walnut de Muze

    Eric van der Vleuten and VDL Groep Utascha SFN

    Jur Vrieling and VDL Bubalu

    Reserve: Leopold van Asten and VDL Groep Santana B

    Chef d’Equipe: Rob Ehrens

    BEL

    Dirk Demeersman – Bufero v/h Panishof

    Pieter Devos – Utopia vd Donkhoeve

    Jos Lansink – Valentina van ’t Heike

    Philippe Le Jeune – Vigo d’Arsouilles

    Judy-Ann Melchior – Cha Cha Z

    Chef d’Equipe : Philippe Guerdat

    SWE

    Malin Baryard-Johnsson – H&M Actrice W

    Rolf-Göran Bengtsson – Ninja La Silla

    Peder Fredricson – H&M Arctic Aurora Borealis

    Helena Lundbäck – Bukowskis Erbblume

    Alexander Zetterman – Isaac

    Chef d´Equipe: Hans Horn

    IRE

    Denis Lynch (Lantinus or Nabab’s Son);

    Cian O’ Connor (K Club Lady)

    Billy Twomey (Tinka’s Serenade or Je T’aime Flamenco)

    Dermot Lennon (Hallmark Elite)

    Sean Sweetman

    Darragh Kenney (Missy Clark, VT)

    Chef d’Equipe: Robert Splaine

    GER

    Trainer Otto Becker.

    Marcus Ehning of Borken with Plot Blue, a 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding.

    Marco Kutscher of Riesenbeck with Cash, a 14-year-old Holsteiner stallion.

    Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum of Thedinghausen with Checkmate, a 15-year-old Hanoverian gelding.

    Carsten Otto Nagel of Frond with Corradina, a 12-year-old Holsteiner mare.

    Reserve:

    Janne Friederike Meyer of Schenefeld with Cellagon Lambrasco, a 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding.

    FRA

    Kevin Staut: Kraque Boom

    Pénélope Leprevost : Mylord Carthago *HN

    Olivier Guillon : Lord de Theize

    Patrice Delaveau : Katchina Mail

    Marie Pellegrin Etter : Admirable

    AUS

    Edwina Alexander, 36, Holland Itot du Chateau 1996 gelding (Le Tot de Semilly) owned by Stal Tops and Edwina Alexander, C. Van Opstal

    Chris Chugg, 49 Lives: Glossodia, NSW Vivant 1998 stallion (Fuego), owned by Bev Edwards, Chris and Helen Chugg.

    James Patterson-Robinson, Age: 32 Lives: Holland. Niack De L’Abbaye, 1998 stallion (Diamant de Semilly), owned by Thomas Mecan.

    Matt Williams, Age: 25 Lives: Holland Urleven van de Helle, 1997 gelding (Esprite de Conquete) owned by Ger Poels.

    NZL

    Samantha McIntosh (Waikato/Belgium) on Loxley 38,

    Katie McVean (Mystery Creek) on Dunstan Delphi,

    Guy Thomas (California) on Peterbilt,

    Maurice Beatson (Dannevirke) on Apollo van Evendael

    Chef d’Equipe and high performance leader Richard Sunderland

    Guy Thomas’s father, Butch, is the trainer.)

    ITA

    Fabio Brotto,

    Giuseppe D’Onofrio,

    Gabriele Grassi,

    Luca Maria Moneta

    Lucia Vizzini.

    Chef d’Equipe: Markus Fuchs

    NOR

    Geir Gulliksen

    Nina Braaten

    Stein Endresen

    Nicholai Lindbjerg

    Stine Loekken.

    DEN

    Tina Lund

    Emilie Martinsen

    Thomas Sandgaard

    Andras Schou

    Karina Rie Truelsen

    Chef d’Equipe: Achaz von Buchwaldt

    HUN

    Mariann Hugyecz

    Sandor Szasz

    Gyula Szuhai

    Jamie Wingrave

    Chef d’Equipe: Michael Bullman

    AUT

    Stefan Eder

    Wolfgang Otschmaier

    Claudia Neureiter

    Matthias Wolfgang Raisch

    Christian Schranz

    FIN

    Nina Fagerstrom

    Sebastian Numminen

    Satu Liukkonen

    Anna-Julia Kontio.

    Chef d’Equipe: Lars Parmier)

  • World Equestrian Games Jumping Radio Show Recording Schedule at the Alltech Pavilion: (Recorded show will be posted within three hours of recording.)
    • Oct 5: Recording at 5-6 PM
    • Oct 7: Recording at 8-9 AM
    • Oct 9: Recording at 8-9 AM
    • Oct 10: Recording at 8-9 AM

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The IEOC and a new Board

Are you an FEI Eventing Official? If so you should have received a Ballot paper on the email today from Jean Mitchell. I have nominated for the Board of the International Eventing Officials Club. The IEOC is now recognised by the FEI as a member of the FEI Family.

The IEOC continues to be influential in bringing about appropriate changes for the sport to ensure its relevance today and in the future. I believe I can contribute more to the future of our sport by being a member of the IEOC board and would appreciate your support.

My agenda is very simple: –

  • Eventing is a tough and demanding sport that is the pinnacle of the relationship between horse and man (& women).
  • It is tough and dangerous, however, if our sport is to continue to be relevant today and in the future, especially at an elite level, we need to do everything in our power to avoid tragedies for both horse and human.
  • I sincerely believe that change can be implemented successfully, sensibly and without turning the sport into glorified showjumping.

I would appreciate your vote today. Please nominate John Lechner (me) on your ballot and return it ASAP.

I thank you in advance for your support.

John Lechner