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EDITOR’S NOTE
Dear Readers,
It was hectic but it was fun. Te exacting exercise has started to throw up good results. It still is a long journey and we are confdent that we will scale a new high in our breeding operations and provide the top Indian riders a perfect platform to catapult to fame.
Te second Foal Championship is much bigger and better and we are immensely pleased with the response the Foal Championship has garnered in the equestrian circles. Te arrival of a top pedigree grey Capo Cassione and the top quality Pony stallion Pilatus has generated big buzz and it will not be long before an Indian bred Sporthorse will be on the high road.
Te thunder of hooves we understand provides a lyrical ring to all the horse lovers and we have lef no stone unturned in our endeavor to facilitate the equestrian bufs. A new look Equestrian Times magazine with informative and topical National and International editorial content will be released and I’m most pleased with the result.
India has taken a giant step forward in the game and this has been appreciated in the International equestrian circuit. However, stringent policies and the cost factor involved in importing horses from Europe, do pose a few problems but we are prepared to address these issues while making our journey to the top.
Te Sporthorse Studbook has provided the window India needed to showcase the breeding operations. Te Studbook ofers in-depth breeding consultancy, registrations of warmblood foals and issuing of passports for foals born in India. To simply put it, it provides the right pedestal on the international platform.
Well all said and done, the count-down for the show-down at sun-down on Sunday, Nov 27 has begun and we certainly are looking forward to the big day.
Yours,
LARA BECKER
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INDEX
SPORTS - NATIONAL EIRS sets bullion standard 5 India, now set to “Sport” Ponies 8 Style and substance 10 Successfully donning two hats 11 When the going gets tough, only the tough get going 12 05 On top of his game 13 Ready to make the big league 14 SPORTS - INTERNATIONAL A legendary show-stopper 15 Old is gold 16 Formula One of Equestrianism - Te Longines Global Champions Tour 18 Celebrating Global Superstars Champions Tour 20
BREEDING 22 History of Sport Horse Breeding 22
A warm German connection 25
EXPORT AND FEATURE It is time EFI facilitates import of horses 26 Many exciting sports on horse 30 Horse Body Language 34 26
Editorial concept and style: Ikram Khan
EQUESTRIAN TIMES Contact: Lara Becker Email: [email protected] Design & Production Website: www.equestrian-times.com Equestrian Times is an independant Indian newsletter issued by Sport Horse Stud Book India LLP 4 Sports Equestrian Times EIRS SETS BULLION STANDARD
‘Saddling up’ is the new exciting and raging hobby, or sport with today’s youngsters. With the fast-growing popularity of this sport and kids registering or wanting to register into riding schools in large numbers, there seems to be a rise in the establishment of new riding schools in the country.
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Chairman and Managing Director Embassy Group, Jitu Virwani
The trend of ‘horse love’ seems to All things considered, Embassy and hence this has resulted in many have set in, however there looms a International riding school horses new riding schools being established in cloud of apprehension for the many may in fact be a good option, whether Bangalore. But not many cater to both who are interested. Taking riding you’re a beginner/intermediate rider the queries due to the infrastructure, lessons on school horses is an option or you are returning to riding after a facility and programs offered for or last resort? A learning method that’s break. School horses are also a great learning and training. inferior to owning or leasing your own way to keep a foot in the stirrup, so to horse? Something strictly for kids and/ speak, if you are going off to college, Just like with any sport, you have to or the greenest adult beginners? starting a family, building a career, or learn the fundamentals of horses and living through any other transitional riding before you can move on. When Think again. Good school-horse period when ownership is not possible. you start with beginner riding lessons, programs, such as offered by the Embassy International Riding School, Embassy International Riding School, have much to offer the serious rider the largest private equine academy in in today’s world, who’s desire to ride India, offers you the horses, courses Good school-horse may be strong but who’s time, energy, and the infrastructure to learn, develop programs, such as offered and financial resources to do so, and ace your interest and talent for maybe limited. School horses provide riding. Run according to British Horse by the Embassy International learning with no strings attached: no Society (BHS) standards. EIRS sports Riding School, have much board bills, no maintenance hassles, a 240-acre campus in Devanahalli, to offer the serious rider in no guilt over missed days at the barn. just 27 km north of the city, with today’s world, who’s desire to Moreover, school horses”packers” by immediate proximity to the Bangalore ride may be strong but who’s definition, allow you to concentrate International Airport. time, energy, and financial on yourself. They make it possible for you to nail the basics, such as position Silva Storai, Director, Embassy resources to do so, maybe and balance, more quickly and solidly International Riding School says, limited. than you might on a less cooperative “There is a rise in enquiries and animal. registrations for horse riding lessons
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you can expect to come out with a t " SBOHF PG MFJTVSF FOUFSUBJONFOU providing a platform to riders to basic understanding of the animals and hospitality activities, celebrate a increase their fitness and confidence and the sport. While horses and riding birthday or anniversary, or a weekend levels, with the ultimate aim of making is a ton of fun, there are things you on our sprawling campus, or at our riders internationally competitive should know that are important for outdoor tented guest camps, or dine in Equestrian Sports. This is the 7th your safety, the horse’s safety, and the at Ai Cavalli, one of the city’s long- consecutive year of the tournament. safety of others riding with you”. standing Italian restaurants, widely known for its simple, rustic appeal and At an International level, EIRS delivers delicious home-style cooking. its best to the sport, promoting riders At EIRS we have an answer to all such through Equs India, a wing which queries, a beginner or intermediate Equestrian sport - promoted at a sponsors potential talent, helping would have apprehensions about: national and international level them participate in Equestrian disciplines abroad and preparing them t 4USVDUVSFE SJEJOH MFTTPOT GPS BMM At a national level EIRS promotes for competitions such as the Olympics levels, from beginner to advanced, the sport through Equestrian and the Asian Games. Ajai Appachu, conducted by highly qualified BHS Premier League -a tournament, Fouad Mirza and Nadia Haridas, who Instructors holding Dressage and Show Jumping represented India at the Asian Games, competitions. It is aimed at raising are a few names that the school has t1POZ$MVCBDUJWJUJFTGPSDIJMESFOPG the Equestrian standards in India, produced with pride and will continue all ages in this endeavour.
7 Equestrian Times India, now set to “SPORT” PONIES Ameen Khan Stallions 2017 being showcased for the frst time to the public at the Foal Championship this year, we would be announcing the riding and breeding programs”.
Silva Storai, Director, Embassy Interna- tional Riding School, “Te need was sited post the Foal auction held last year, the success brought us to learn that breeding of sport horses is very appreciated in the coun- try and the want for great quality of horses is become a must as many youngsters are taking a liking towards the sport, resulting Unbreakable Z Comerade in the growing number of young riders and *2011 by Untouched x Centauer x Nimmerdor *2012 by Castino x Calido I x Calypso I if their companion is a class A bloodline International top genes for highest demands Premium stallion of the Oldenburg animal, it only helps in crafing their skills, licensing in Vechta 2014 graduating to intermediate and advanced levels of the sport”.
Owning a sporthorse is now much more ndia has not been alien to afordable and easy, thanks to the newly es- fully grown horse ponies, tablished studbook and breeding programs I in India. Te riding community today can they have been introduced train and level their class, preparing them- to some of us as Manipuri selves for international circuits, were the Pony, a descendant of the need for a quality horse is mandatory. Asian wild horse. Te pony breeders of Manipur rear this Te breeders promoting the sport in an ef- animal in semi-wild system Cazaan Capo Cassione fort to up the game, have now decided to till today. What makes this *2012 by Casall x Clarimo x Cassini I *2002 by Cassini I x Lavall II x Raimondo give the learners the same quality and class local Indian breed diferent Superior son of the Holstein top progenitor Outstanding Holstein showjumping of horses so that they hit the ‘perform’ and Casall progenitor by the legendary Cassini I ‘compete’ button at a young age. from the Sporthorse pony is a unique animal which is an Sporthorse ponies is their formula. A Sport inhabitant of the Indo-Burma Pony is 14.2 hands or less in height, with the region. Mega bio-diversity conformation, movement, rideability and hot-spot of the world has type, to excel in the Olympic Equestrian been in existence since pre- International Horseagency GmbH, disciplines of dressage, jumping, eventing breeding goals similar to the standards of historic era. Used mainly the German Riding Pony, the frst Sport- and combined driving. Originally devel- for transportation, polo Goethestr. 7a, 41515 Grevenbroich oped in Germany in the early 1960’s, this horse studbook in India aims to produce a games, festivals and warfare. Germany Riding Pony, also known as Deutches Re- noble and correct pony with dynamic, spa- itpony, is graded and tested at inspection cious and elastic movement - well suited for Manipuri pony height 11 to 13 tests, for the individual Reitpony registries, dressage, show jumping and eventing for hand high (1 hand = 4 inches Lara Becker much the same as for the diferent Europe- its temperament, character and rideability. approx.), short back, good Tel.: +49 (0) 157 82 09 07 88 an warmblood and sport horse registries. Lara Becker of Sport Horse Studbook said, shoulder, deep girth and well Te German Riding Pony is the admitted “Embassy International Riding School will developed hind quarters is Casual Z model of the new Sport Pony registries that be the frst riding school in the country that sure-footed and sturdy. Email: [email protected] is just going to start in India. Meeting the will be stabling these sport horse ponies, *2013 by Cassini II x Chellano Z x Cambridge The next generation top performance breeding www.international-horseagency.de 8 out of the famous Holstein dam line 18 A2 Equestrian Times
Stallions 2017
Unbreakable Z Comerade *2011 by Untouched x Centauer x Nimmerdor *2012 by Castino x Calido I x Calypso I International top genes for highest demands Premium stallion of the Oldenburg licensing in Vechta 2014
Cazaan Capo Cassione *2012 by Casall x Clarimo x Cassini I *2002 by Cassini I x Lavall II x Raimondo Superior son of the Holstein top progenitor Outstanding Holstein showjumping Casall progenitor by the legendary Cassini I
International Horseagency GmbH, Goethestr. 7a, 41515 Grevenbroich Germany Lara Becker Tel.: +49 (0) 157 82 09 07 88
Casual Z Email: [email protected] *2013 by Cassini II x Chellano Z x Cambridge The next generation top performance breeding www.international-horseagency.de out of the famous Holstein dam line 18 A2 9 EquestrianSports Times NATIONAL
TANISHKA KHATAOKAR Style and substance IKRAM KHAN
She has both style and substance. And she believe that I have the ability to excel in is one of the most promising talents on this game,” said Tanishka pointing out, the equestrian circuit. Tanishka Khata- that it was Ajai and Nadia who played a okar, in the opinion of most pundits, will stellar role in her successful journey. scale a new high and the sprightly young lass is aiming high. Te Mumbaikar, who Tanishka who to her credit has many has made Bengaluru her base, has set her golds, dominating the Dressage event in goals and has taken the big stride ahead, EPL and the junior national event, loves to accomplish her mission. to read and spend time with the horses. in top international events, before she Afer her parents, Swati and Sanjay pro- quickly struck a fne partnership with “She loves horses and she has struck a vided her the frst saddle to fame, Tanish- her horse Silvano and the two produced perfect bond with Silvano. We moved to ka has made rapid progress, learning the many heart warming performances, to Bengaluru from Mumbai mainly because ropes under the care of Ajai Appachu and the delight of the EIRS camp. we found Tanishka very happy with the Nadia Haridass and is now ready to pa- horses at EIRS and slowly yet surely, she rade her talent on the big stage. In the frst week of November, Tanishka started to ride. Now we realise that she reigned supreme in the FEI World Chal- is doing what she loves best, that is riding A good seven summers ago, the Mount lenge Dressage for South Zone and the and spending time with the horses and Carmel College student got her frst leg- sublime efort from the rising star has we are happy that we have helped nurse up in Malaysia, her mother Swati enroll- provided the desired confdence to make her dream, said Swati who willingly pro- ing the horse lover in a week-long riding her presence felt on the international vides Tanishka the encouragement and stint in Malaysia before the top Dres- stage. support while monitoring her academics. sage lass joined Amateur Rider’s Club in Mumbai. Afer a one year stint she moved “ I competed in the United Kingdom in Spurred by the success in the FEI Dres- to Bengaluru, impressed with the train- May. Participating in the Western Lawns sage event, Tanishka is looking forward ing and riding facilities at the Embassy Show I was adjudged best in the newcom- to top the zone and gain the ticket to International Riding School (EIRS). er’s category, before I fnished second in compete in the FEI fnals. She is one of the Open category. Te efort, I must the favourites to score and the knowl- Afer joining EIRS, Tanishka with her admit, provided a shot in-the-arm. Te edgeable are of the view that all Tanishka sof hands and good seat impressed both exposure and the experience I gained pa- needs to do is keep focus and it will not be Nadia and Ajai, who is down in the Unit- rading my skills in the United Kingdom, long before she will carry India’s fag high ed Kingdom training and competing just put me on a diferent level and I now and proud in the years ahead.
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ZEESHAN MALIK Successfully donning two hats
IKRAM KHAN
One of the most consistent and talented represented my school in Football, but train in England he asked me if I was performers on the Indian Equestrian cir- what I really loved to do was ride a horse willing to shif to Bengaluru and take cuit, Zeeshan Malik, now dons two hats, and I chose that and the journey so far up the instructor’s job at EIRS on ofer. I rider and instructor and the 23-year-old with the horses has been great,” said Zee- jumped at it and the decision brought me Bhopal boy who has made Bengaluru his shan who is nursing a big dream to win a both glory and fame,” said Zeeshan who base, is enjoying his dual role and the gold for India in the next Asian Games. along with the chief coach Normund, en- Embassy International Riding School joys his coaching stint. (EIRS), who roped him two summers ago, “I don’t think it is a tough task. Te Indi- are immensely pleased with the quality an riders are good and all we need is the When posed with the question:” Will the boy has provided to the best riding international exposure and the advanced the breeding of Sporthorses help the In- school in the business, competing suc- coaching to get it right on the big interna- dian riders?” Zeeshan who to his credit, cessfully while donning the EIRS colours tional stage and I believe we have it in us has recorded a 1.70M efort in Puissance in the major competitions and providing to win at the Asian level,” said Zeeshan in the Delhi Horse Show fve years back, the tips on the fner points of the game to pointing out that the Embassy boss Jitu shot back that breeding pedigree Sport- the young hopefuls who are learning the Virwani is providing all the help, training horses and warmbloods will put India on basics under the care of Zeeshan. and coaching at the United Kingdom and the international map and with the best Germany and in the year ahead a couple of horses to ride and compete, the Indian Zeeshan started to ride at the age of six of riders will realise Jitu Virwani’s dream. riders will be on a level playing feld. in Bhopal, cantering a couple of horses in the Delhi Public School before he struck a Te biggest plus point, Zeeshan reckons “ A couple of years earlier, we Indian rid- bond with the horses and the boy simply is that the Indian riders are brave and ers didn’t have the horses to showcase fell in love with the horses. are ready to partner the warmbloods the our skills in international meets. Te moment they get an opportunity to hone thoroughbreds we competed on failed Zeeshan’s Grand Pa M H Rehman Malik their skills and that normally doesn’t to match warmbloods but now with the was a good Polo player and played the happen in Europe revealed Zeeshan. Te stock on hand we have a great chance,” sport with the Nawab Of Pataudi and that winner of the FEI Dressage this year, Zee- said Zeeshan Malik before walking of to was how Zeeshan developed a liking and shan disclosed that he was lucky to make help a frst timer get a leg-up at the school. got close to the horses before he decided the trip to EIRS, Bengaluru. “ I in many to make a career in equestrian sport. “I national events was competing with Ajai was state medallist in skating and I also Appachu and when Ajai was picked to
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BASAVARAJU When the going gets tough, only the tough get going
Ameen Khan
Where there is a will, there is a way. And his hand up for the job we readily took who said that the Equestrian sport is only him in,” said Silva Storai adding that the for the rich and the low income families promising youngster spends more than cannot aford it. Most talented riders in eight hours each day with the horses, the cash-rich fat racing have come from coaching, training and riding. poor backgrounds and the 20-year-old Basavaraju Sangappa, son of a retired se- A fnal year Arts student at the Yelahan- curity employee at the Embassy Interna- ka Govt. College, Basavaraju recorded his tional Riding School (EIRS) is one such in frst success in the JNEC championship the EIRS camp. in Delhi, before he won the Dressage and Jumping Golds at Kolkata. When the going gets tough, it is the tough who get going and it really was tough for Training under the care of the Bristish in- Basavaraju who frst started to ride po- structor Normunds in the absence of Ajai nies in the EIRS yard, at the age of eight. top EIRS riders, Ajai Appachu and Nadia who is training in the United Kingdom, His parents, Sangappa and Vidyavathi, Haridass, played a big role in his gradua- Basavaraju who to his credit, has a 1.35 working as a gardener at the Stonehill In- tion to the top. clearance is all praise for Normunds. “He ternational School, needless to say, could has the experience and he knows what is not aford the training and riding fees. “I’m still learning and I know I have needed to make a mark on the interna- Te Embassy Group encouraged and sup- a long way to go before I make the big tional scene. And he makes you comfort- league. I want to get there and with Ajai ported the young boy. Te EIRS think- able while he guides and provides you the and Nadia on my side, I hopefully will tank spearheaded by Embassy Group fner points of the game,” said Basavaraju. chief Jitu Virwani and director Silva Sto- make the grade in the years ahead,” said rai, aware that the boy was keen and eager Basavaraju. Basavaraju disclosed that all he has done and more importantly loved the horses, Realising that it will pay to make it a learn is thanks to Jitu Virwani and the Embas- decided to sponsor the exercise and Basa- sy Group. At EIRS they are always look- varaju has returned handsome dividend and earn exercise, Basavaraju took up the ing to provide opportunities and I’m glad to the investment made, winning a bag- junior instructor’s job at EIRS and is now that I grabbed the opportunity which ful of medals in the National equestrian providing riding lessons to the beginners championships. While one applauds the in the morning, before training in the came my way and hopefully, I will bring efort of the unassuming Basavaraju, the evening. “He understands that he needs laurels to the riding school,” signed of rising star quickly points out that the two to support his parents and when he put Basavaraju.
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JIBRAN KHAN ON TOP OF HIS GAME IKRAM KHAN
Afer his impressive performance in the ries of medal winning eforts before the knowledgeable stand up and acknowl- ECE Challenge championship, with three young lad enjoyed his maiden success edge the ability of the youngster who is golds, the talented Jibran Khan who is in the Bangalore Junior Nationals, fve ready to make the big league. ECE direc- now a force to reckon with in the equestri- months afer his frst leg-up at the Udhag- tor Sanya Khan and her hubby Rehan, big an circles, produced his best, winning the amandalam. From then on, it proved to equestrian bufs, delighted with the prog- Regional Equestrian League (REL) event be a run for the roses for this promising ress made by their star son, provided the with a 1.3M efort in the EPL league, to ECE rider, training under the care of the encouragement and support and Jibran gain a ticket to compete in the Senior Na- ECE head coach, Nitin Gupta. readily justifed their confdence, advanc- tionals scheduled to be held in Feb, next ing and making his presence felt against year in Meerut. A year later, the talented young rider af- the best of his age on the circuit. ter gaining the exposure and experience Te most improved star performer on required to strut his stuf against the best, “He loved to ride horses and we are happy the circuit, Jibran frst started at the Ooty made his coach Nitin and his parents with the progress Jibran has made in the horse show, fve summers ago. Te ex- Rehan and Sanya Khan proud, winning game,” said Sanya delighted that her son ercise gave the new kid on the block the his frst gold in the Junior Nationals and topped the REL event and earned his pas- confdence required to start his journey helped his team win a gold and two silvers sage to Meerut. in this rough and tough sport and the in the team championships. Tis superb promising young rider quickly picked up efort caught the eye of most equestrian Afer winning more then 50 medals in the ropes to make progress on the desired pundits, who made it clear that Jibran is a diferent championships around the lines. new star of the horizon. country in his fve year stint in the sport, Afer the start at the Blue Mountains, Te youngster maintained his winning Jibran has set his eyes on the FEI chal- young Jibran competing in South Indi- streak in the months ahead, climbing lenge competition. “Tis is one big inter- an equestrian and the Embassy Premier up the ladder and consistently knocking national challenge and I’m eager to make League championships produced a se- at the doors of success which made the my mark in a FEI event,” said Jibran.
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MAHIRA FURNITUREWALA READY TO MAKE THE BIG LEAGUE
IKRAM KHAN
She is brave, gutsy and strong. And she is “Mark my words. Te progress Mahira willing to go the distance. Te 16-year- has made and the willingness she proj- old Mahira Furniturewala has set a few ects to achieve her goals separates her targets and she is determined to hit the from the rest. She is very focussed and a bulls-eye, in the years ahead. strong rider and on her day she will beat the best,” said Nitin pointing out that she Te braveheart at the age of six held prom- enjoys the sport and is always giving her ise cantering a few horses at the Amateur 100 percent. Rider’s Club at Mahalaxmi race course in Mumbai and today she is one of the most Chosen to compete in the Iranian Eques- promising girls on the equestrian circuit, trian championship in Teheran, Mahira consistently producing top drawer eforts produced a satisfactory efort. “Compet- in all the major championships. ing against the best in Teheran boosted Mahira started frst with Dressage before my confdence and the exposure and the she developed a liking to Show Jumping experience I gained from this trip really afer watching her team-mates parade helped. I now was more confdent and their skills in the National Junior Eques- ready to take on the best,” said Mahira. trian Championship (JNEC) in Kolkata A couple of gold winning eforts at the in 2011. Embassy Premier League (EPL), followed Next competing in the Pune Nationals by her fne showing in the Equestrian in the Dressage, Mahira won the bronze Challenge helped Mahira gallop to fame. before she took the big stride ahead to Te top gun who loves Western Music participate in the Show Jumping events. and is always game for a game of basket- Te shif in time brought the talented rid- ball now has set her eyes to gain the tick- er fame, Mahira competing against the et to Youth Olympics in Argentina. Tis best, winning the bronze in the Benga- “Mark my words. Te arts student from Mount Carmel college lure Nationals next year. Tis proved to progress Mahira has made according to most old hats in the game, is be the tonic the sprightly lass needed, and and the willingness she in with a defnite chance to make the trip. Mahira in the next four years established projects to achieve her goals And for that to happen Mahira needs to herself as one of the most promising rid- keep focus and strive hard to get to the ers on the Indian equestrian scene. separates her from the rest. next level. Going by her track record she Training at the Equestrian Centre For She is veryfocussed and a will do that without really raising a sweat. Excellence (ECE), Mahira impressed strong rider and on her day “Now that she has set her eyes on making head coach Nitin Gupta and Nitin made she will beat the best,” it to Argentina, we know that she will give no secret of his opinion that this girl from it a good shot to get there,” said her dad ECE has tremendous scope for improve- Sharif Furniturewala while her mother ment and it will not be long before she Mehjabeen, agreed with her husband. dons the Indian colours.
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CHARLOTTE DUJARDIN A LEGENDARY SHOW-STOPPER
One of the legends in the game,Charlotte Afer the exemplary winning routine, was an emotional drama afer the compe- Dujardin was on top of the world afer she it was an anxious wait. Her arch rival, tition had fnished, Charlotte’s boy friend pulled out all stops and placed herself on the formidable six-times Olympic gold and fance, Dean Wyatt Golding, a former top of the summit retaining her individual medallist Isabell Werth of Germany was marathon runner and triathlete, unveiled Grand Prix dressage medal at Rio’s Olym- performing last and Isabell was in with a T-shirt with the slogan “Can we get mar- pic Equestrian centre with a stunning a chance to topple Charlotte. Isabell, ried now?” Dujardin later confrmed this round on Valegro. Her winning score of who has a chequered doping past having was not actually a proposal as they are 93.857 was the third highest of all time, served a six-month suspension from the already engaged, simply an expression of beaten only by herself. Te best horse sport in 2009 afer a banned substance mild impatience. woman in the baking Rio sun produced was found in her horse, had fnished with her best which saw the knowledgeable the top score in the team event last week. She will now have time for such things stand up and provide a standing ovation Here she produced a fne ride of her own afer gold in Rio confrmed her own to the best woman of the show. Charlotte but could only manage to fnish second progression from novice champion in indeed was a Show-Stopper. behind Charlotte. For Charlotte, the re- 2012 to the sport’s outstanding star, the sult is the culmination of four years of Muhammed Ali of dressage, a Dujardin in the 18 competitors Dressage transformative dressage during which she game-changing performer. fnal, performed a secretive new routine has raised the bar for the sport and con- seen only once in public shortly before the frmed her status as its great innovator “It is a great feeling and I really had a great Games. She produced a stunning display and current all-round superstar. time. I knew that this could be the last of conjoined, expressive homo-equine with Valegro, so I decided to go out there balletics, drawing cheers from a packed “I’ve been riding Valegro since he was and enjoy it, never mind the result. I think crowd before coming back in tears from fve years old. He has remained unbeat- he knew what I was thinking because he the arena. Charlotte had carved a niche for able and won everything there is to win. I really looked afer me and helped me,” herself in the annals of the game on Vale- want people to remember him as the most said Dujardin. gro, a horse that has been her constant amazing horse that he is and Valegro will companion. now retire,” Charlotte confrmed. Tere
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NICK SKELTON OLD IS GOLD Skelton won Britain’s frst individual ing about this and planning it since Lon- ment, but he came back to prominence show -jumping gold medal in Olympic don four years ago. “I never had a worry when he helped Britain win team gold history following a stunning perfor- this morning, I’ve not had a worry all alongside Ben Maher, Scott Brash and Pe- mance in Deodoro.And the 58-year-old, week and I really knew this horse would ter Charles in London four years ago. from Alcester in Warwickshire, also be- win it. I knew if I kept my cool this horse came Britain’s oldest Olympic gold med- would do it and he did. I knew if I did It was Britain’s sixth individual Olympic allist in any sport, eclipsing shooter Jerry not make a mistake, he wouldn’t either.” showjumping medal afer silvers for Ann Millner, who won gold in 1908. When asked about becoming the oldest Moore (1972) and Marion Coakes (1968), British gold medallist, Skelton said: “I feel plus two David Broome bronze medals Skelton and Big Star – his London 2012 it! It is amazing. To be in the sport all this and a bronze for Peter Robeson. Big Star, team gold medal-winning ride – were time and win this caps it.” himself, has sufered injury troubles since among six combinations that jumped the London Games but he bounced back of against the clock afer posting double “But someone else will do it in four years to claim a remarkable triumph for Skel- clear rounds earlier in the day. [in Tokyo]. I’ll never have another horse ton and his owners Beverley and Gary as good as Big Star. I’ll be too old.” Skel- Widdowson. Skelton, competing in his seventh Olym- ton beat Sweden’s Peder Fredricson into pics, set a scorching pace of 42.82 sec- second place, with Canadian Eric La- Skelton has now won 16 major champion- onds, despite being frst to go, that no maze – the 2008 Olympic individual ship medals – two Olympic, nine Euro- other rider could match. It means that champion – fnishing third. In the end, pean and fve world – but his crowning Great Britain’s equestrian team fnished Skelton and Big Star triumphed by more glory came in the glorious Brazilian sun- their Rio campaign with two gold med- than half a second. It represents a career shine as he battled to hold back the tears als – Skelton and dressage star Charlotte highlight for a rider who has fought back on the medal podium. Dujardin – plus a silver for the dressage from a broken neck sufered in 2000 that team. “Brilliant,” said Skelton. “You al- forced him to retire before he returned to Courtesy (Express) ways dream about it and then it actually the saddle in 2002. He has also sufered a happens it is real life. I have been think- serious back injury and had a hip replace-
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FORMULA ONE OF EQUESTRIANISM - THE LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR
Te Longines Global Champions Tour se- Ben Maher; three-time Olympic medal- naco, Princess Caroline of Hanover, Mi- ries is a unique, world-class show jump- list Beezie Madden, two-time Longines crosof founder Bill Gates and rockstar ing Championship and a phenomenon GCT Champion Edwina Tops-Alexan- Bruce Springsteen. in the sport. Taking place in some of the der, as well as four- time Olympic Gold world’s most unique and prestigious des- medallist Ludger Beerbaum - a true leg- Style icons such as Marion Cotillard, tinations, Longines Global Champions end of the sport.Te incredible equine Charlotte Casiraghi, Longines Ambas- Tour ofers the richest prize money in athletes which compete on the Tour are sador of Elegance Jane Richard Philips, show jumping, creating some of the most as popular as their riders, with fan clubs actor Guillaume Canet, and 5* riders explosive and exciting competition of any and dedicated supporters at every event. Jessica Springsteen, Georgina Bloomberg equestrian championship. Troughout its Gerco Schröder’s beautiful Olympic Sil- and Athina Onassis de Miranda also add history, the Longines Global Champions ver medal-winning stallion London, one their own touch of chic to the Tour, creat- Tour series has grown from six events to of the most photographed horses in show ing a truly unique and exclusive feel. But 15 events, including debut shows in 2015 jumping, has been a regular on the Tour, it is undoubtedly the glamorous venues for Miami Beach and Rome as well as in- as is Scott Brash’s Hello Sanctos, Rolf- and the wonderful hospitality of the host troducing Mexico City to the impressive Göran Bengtsson’s Casall ASK and John destination line up for 2016. Whitaker’s Argento. Te Tour is also the countries that make the LGCT events feel place to catch sight of up-and- coming so unique. Te Longines Global Champi- Longines Global Champions Tour at- young equine stars of the future as riders ons Tour is where world-class sport meets tracts the very best riders and horses in introduce them to top-level sport under relaxed elegance in vibrant destinations show jumping to its glamorous Cham- the very best conditions. around the globe. 2016 sees us kick-of pionship series. Many of the riders are the season at the spectacular ocean- multiple medal winners at the very top Te beauty and elegance of show jump- side venue of Miami Beach, last year’s of their game, such as Olympic Gold ing and the settings provided by Long- groundbreaking addition to the Tour. In Medallist, former World Number 1 and ines Global Champions Tour appeals to two-time LGCT Champion of Champi- connoisseurs of elite level competition, this Olympic year, there has never been ons Scott Brash, 2014 World Champion from fans who follow the shows around a better time to witness the world’s best Jeroen Dubbeldam, 2014 FEI World Cup the world, or watch the sport live on the horses and riders battle it out as the 2017 Final winner Daniel Deusser; 2012 Olym- website or TV, to high-profle enthusiasts Longines Global Champions Tour series pic Gold medalists Steve Guerdat and such as H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Mo- gets underway.
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The Longines Global Champions Tour - Top Locations around the World...
Miami Beach Mexico City Antwerp
Chantilly Cannes Monaco
Paris Cascais, Estoril Valkenswaard
Rome Vienna Doha
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Swedish rider Rolf-Göran Bengtsson and the phenomenal 17 year old stallion Casall ASK claimed both the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha win and the prestigious 2016 Champion of Champions title in a magnifcent showdown in Qatar
Te Longines Global Champions Tour his illustrious career and fttingly add- to become Champion of Champions has always attracted the biggest and ed Longines Global Champions Tour again in 2014 following a nail-biting race brightest names in show jumping, and Champion to his haul afer fnishing with for top honours over 14 rounds between the roll-call of Champions over the last a massive 50 point lead from 2001 Euro- himself, Ludger Beerbaum and Rolf-Go- decade is testament to the incredible pean Team Gold medallist Jessica Kurten ran Bengtsson. Agonisingly, once again world-class level of sport the Tour pres- (IRE). In 2008 and 2009, the Champion- Bengtsson fnished on the same points as ents. As we forge ahead into another feast ship winner was determined in a separate the winner, but Brash had broken another of Championship drama in this, the 11th fnal and by 2009 the Tour consisted of record that season by becoming the frst year of the Tour, it seems only ftting to nine stunning venues around the world. rider to win three Grand Prix in the same celebrate some of the most successful Te top 25 riders of the season overall year. 2015 saw World Number 1 Scott athletes and horses of the last nine spec- standings were invited to participate in Brash kick of the season with an early tacular Longines Global Champions Tour the 2008 fnal and it was Jessica Kurten Grand Prix win in the stunning new Mi- seasons. (IRE) with Castle Forbes Libertina who ami Beach destination. On the sands next went one better to become the frst lady to the sparkling Atlantic ocean, Scott and As far back as 2006, such illustrious winner of the Tour, beating Meredith Mi- his Olympic Gold winning horse Hel- names as Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA), Norman chaels-Beerbaum (GER) and the legend- lo Sanctos laid down the gauntlet to the Dello Joio (USA), Nick Skelton (GBR) ary Shutterfy by just 0.76s and taking an world-class feld who hoped the British and Ludger Beerbaum (GER) took part unprecedented ¤300,000 frst prize. rider couldn’t make it three Champion of in the frst season of what would quick- Champions titles in a row. As the season ly become one of the most prestigious World domination by Britain’s Scott progressed, one leading lady took up the and lucrative Championship series in the Brash began in 2013 when the 2012 challenge with Portugal’s Luciana Diniz show jumping world. It was Belgian hero, Olympic Gold medallist produced a re- taking home a strong win in the packed four-time Olympian Ludo Philippaerts, cord-breaking performance to win both out venue of Madrid. However, Scott was who dominated the very frst Champion the fnal Grand Prix of the season and not to be beaten and took a second Grand of Champions title in 2006, winning Gold the overall Championship - something Prix win in Monaco, quickly followed by at two of the fve rounds with Parco and never before achieved on the Tour - with a third in Cascais, Estoril. It looked to be taking the season win with an impressive his star ride Hello Sanctos. Brash pushed a two horse race, however the brilliant 40 point lead from 2004 Olympic Cham- 2003 European Champion Christian Rolf-Göran Bengtsson proved it could pion Rodrigo Pessoa. Ahlmann (GER) into 2nd place and took be third time lucky afer two Grand home the biggest prize pot of his career, Prix wins in London and Rome with the In 2007, the Tour expanded to seven ¤442,500. mighty Casall ASK put him in the mix to venues and it was the unstoppable Nick claim his frst title. Another Grand Prix Skelton (GBR) and Arko who took the Shortly afer his 2013 win, Brash became win in Vienna for Luciana, and the bat- crown afer collecting a Gold and two World No1 for the frst time in his ca- tle for the 2015 Champion of Champions Silver Grand Prix medals. Skelton has reer and has held on to the position for was down to the wire, as Scott, Luciana amassed a staggering 16 major inter- over a year - the frst rider to do so since and Rolf made it a three horse race to the national championship medals during Marcus Ehning in 2006. Brash went on fnal event in Doha, Qatar. As the Grand
20 Prix played out, viewers around the world Grand Prix of Doha win and the presti- €1 million bonus prize money as he takes were on the edge of their seats, however gious 2016 Champion of Champions title his place on the list of LGCT Champions. in the end it was Luciana who took the ti- in a magnifcent showdown in Qatar. De- On a Tour that saw the world’s top show tle, and the Grand Prix of Doha win with scribing the Title win as “a dream come jumpers visit 15 incredible destinations, her feisty chestnut mare Fit For Fun, call- true”, Rolf heralded his magnifcent horse kicking of in Miami Beach, and reaching ing it a ‘dream come true.’ Casall as “just amazing”, with their 11 spectacular cities such as Mexico City, year partnership one of the most respect- Monaco, Shanghai and Rome, it was the Te fnal in November 2016 held in Doha ed in the world. culmination of a fantastically consistent was a night of dreams and the story of season for Rolf and Casall, with the pair those who never give up, as Rolf-Göran His powerful season performance pro- taking wins in Valkenswaard and Paris, Bengtsson (SWE) and the phenomenal 17 pelled him into pole position in the rank- as well as podium fnishes at other stops year old stallion Casall ASK claimed both ing for the fnal leg in Doha and Rolf’s on the circuit. the Longines Global Champions Tour victory saw him take the lion’s share of the Courtesy (LGCT)
What the Riders Say... “We are really grateful to have such events and sponsors that bring equestrian sport forward. When I started, we were riding for small money and now we can live of the sport. Te Tour is fantastic.“
Rolf-Göran Bengtsson (SWE) Two-time Olympic Silver medallist, 2012 & 2014 Longines Global Champions Tour Runner-Up t
“To be part of the Tour is great and the series is great for show jumping. Te locations are fantastic - it’s really what the sport was needing. It’s really raised the sport’s profle, it’s fantastic to be a part of it.“
Scott Brash (GBR) 2013 & 2014 Longines Global Champions Tour Champi- on, 2015 Runner-Up, 2012 Olympic Gold medallist
“I try to ride at as many events as possible. It’s a great “I think it’s very exciting to have a Longines Global Champion Tour event come to the United States. It’s even more exciting Tour - not only with a lot of prize money, it’s in great that it is bringing a brand new event to a brand new venue. places, there’s great sport.“ I expect both will be top class with top international competitors.“ Christian Ahlmann (GER) 2011 FEI World Cup Final winner, 2013 Longines Global Champions Beezie Madden (USA) Tour Runner-Up Two-time Olympic Gold medalist
“Te Tour has fantastic shows and fantastic places to go to, and “I think Longines Global Champions Tour has the best Jan Tops is improving it all the time. It has been a great change Grand Prix in the world, in the biggest cities in the for the sport. world. Te classes are broadcast all over the world. Te Tour is a prestigious product for our sport. It’s the best Gerco Schroder (NED) 2014 World Team Gold medallist, 2012 Olympic Individual Silver medallist riders competing against each other at top venues, in the top cities, for top prize money.“ “Since GCT’s inception, Jan Tops has followed his dream of Ludger Beerbaum (GER) modernising the sport, bring the sport to new heights.“ Four-time Olympic Gold medallist Kent Farrington (USA)
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History of Sport Horse Breeding
On 4th September 1988, Her Royal High- Following the success of this inaugural ness Princess Anne, who was President of event, the WBCSH committee, chaired by the FEI from 1986 to 1994, invited a select Prof Dr. G.J.W van der Mey (NED), decid- group of sport horse breeding experts from ed to expand the competition into dressage across Europe to a meeting in Apeldoorn, and later, eventing. Despite the success of Te Netherlands. the Championships, measures still needed to be made to enable a closer relationship Tis elite group were the pioneers behind with the FEI. Tis was important in ensur- the initial committee of the World Breed- ing the new International Horse Passport ing Championships for Sport Horses would include breeding details as well as (WBCSH) which, on 19 November 1994, printed breeding information on shows became what is known today as the World starting lists and result sheets. Te orga- Breeding Federation for Sport Horses HRH Princess Benedikte, Patron of the WBFSH nization also worked closely with the FEI (WBFSH). on the development of Young Horse much more proactive. Under the Patronage of Spearheaded by French journalist and pub- HRH Princess Benedikte, its aim was to lisher Xavier Libbrecht and supported by increase participation and encourage ef- FEI jumping and dressage Directors, Max cient growth. Amman and Joep Bartels, the concept of HRH Princess Benedicte the group was to provide breeding, stud- From the start of the new millennium, Jan books and breeders more visibility and rec- horses across the three Olympic disciplines Pedersen has been regularly re-elected as ognition. of show jumping, dressage and eventing. President: Verona 2001, Guadalajara 2004, Apeldoorn, 2007, Philadelphia 2010, War- Early Years: World Breeding Champion- Te event itself took almost three years of saw 2013 and supported by the Board who ships - before launching a worldwide orga- diplomatic eforts and logistical organi- remained unifed and motivated. nization, the committee decided to create zation to accomplish. Te inaugural show for jumping took place in November 1992 a platform which would allow the stud- Sponsors also started to take heed and books already competing with each other, in Maastricht, Te Netherlands when the Hanoverian studbook won as a team (with realized that breeding and breeders were to get to know their peers. Based on an true partners of equestrian sport. Brands idea which was already operational with- six of the best horses of the year) while Leon Melchior who bred Ratina Z (Olym- also started to realise the value in the Fed- in Formula 1 and the car industry – they eration - Purina, then MSD-Agvet (which piloted a competition called the World pic champion at Barcelona in 1992) was awarded the ‘Best Horse of the Year’ also became Merial) and more recently Jaeger Breeding Championships. Te competi- LeCoultre. tion was judged based, on performances of became the ‘Breeder of the Year’. 22 Equestrian Times
Preparing for a Bright Future In 2010, during the General Assembly held in Pennsylvania in con- nection with the FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Ken- tucky the key question for the Federations future was “How do we raise the profle of the WBFSH?” It was decided to use the Feder- ation as a springboard to improve and share knowledge regarding breeding and similar industries through technical seminars orga- nized by the WBFSH.
Te 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy was a perfect occasion to host a meeting where equestrian sport and sport horse breeding could meet on an international scale. A seminar was held on genomic selection and the philosopher, Professor Axel Kahn, was one of the key speakers. Te Federation also hosted a gala din- ner that evening which gathered support from sport and breeding personalities including Ingmar de Vos, now President of the FEI, Breido Graf zu Rantzau, President of the German Federation, and also respected breeders including Germain Levallois (Le Tôt and Diamant de Semilly) and Yves Chauvin, President of the Société Hippique Française (SHF).
On that evening HRH Princess Benedikte declared her support and endorsement for breeders and sport horse breeding, saying, “I am proud of what has been achieved by the Federation and proud to be your Patron”.
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LARA BECKER A warm German connection Ikram Khan
Te head of the Indian breeding opera- along with Lina Virwani, was instrumen- from the Indian riders point of view. Tey tions Lara Becker from Germany and the tal in the historic frst-ever foal champi- will get to ride better horses and that will chief of Embassy Group Jitu Virwani, the onship, the auction of four warmbloods at provide them the desired experience and biggest promoter of the equestrian sport EIRS last year, revealed that the climatic exposure before they get to hone their have provided a shot in-the–arm for the conditions in Bengaluru are perfect for skills, partnering the warmbloods in in- game and the Indian riders who are look- warmblood breeding and most impor- ternational meets,” said Lara. ing to make a mark on the international tantly apart from Embassy, a couple of scene, immensely pleased with the efort other stud farm owners in South and one Lauding the efort of Lina Virwani who are gearing to parade their skills on the In- owner from Mumbai, are keen to invest in provides the top Indian civilian riders her dian bred warmbloods and sport horses. the warmblood breeding exercise. horses stationed in Germany to compete in the international championship, Lara “Te Indian riders are fast improving and “Dr Mahendran, a cardiologist from Co- said: “Te three Indian riders training in are ready and it will not be long before a imbatore will parade 8-10 foals this year the United Kingdom I’m told are perform- couple make a mark on the international and that’s a good sign,” said Lara. She re- ing well and that provides India the hope scene,” said Jitu Virwani before the second vealed that the stock of warmbloods has in the next Asian Games.” Foal Championship at the Embassy Inter- gone up in Europe and that’s largely due to national Riding School (EIRS). the insemination process and if the Indian Equs India, Jitu Virwani pointed out, apart government allows the import of frozen from the warmblood breeding operations “It is good to see many new youngsters semen, India can produce quality warm- will conduct advanced riding clinics for make rapid progress and all they need is bloods.“ Te EIRS has a couple of good top riders. “Te idea is to bring down international exposure. We have start- stallions including Bianco and we have top coaches from Germany and hold ad- ed providing the talented and promising brought in two more pedigree stallions vanced riding clinics and that will help the coaching stints in the United Kingdom and that should provide the quality,” said Indian riders to perfect their technique and Germany and we are pleased with Lara.Te 27-year-old Equine Business and add to the skills required, to excel in the results, said Lara pointing out that the Management graduate disclosed that a the big league,” said Jitu. stock on ofer for the auction sales this couple of thoroughbred owners from New year is good and is certain to evoke good Delhi are interested to breed sport hors- response among the buyers. Lara, who es and that idea too is very encouraging
25 EquestrianExport Times & Feature It is time EFI facilitates the import of horses Ikram Khan
Afer the success of the frst-ever warm- President Lt.Gen Rajeev Vasant Kanitkar in the game, the EFI must welcome the blood auction sales in India last year, the and Secretary General Col R K Swain in civilians with administrative skills and ex- second edition of the Foal Championship the ranks, EFI is keen and eager to ring pertise on board. More competitions and was simply stunning, thanks to the Em- in the changes in their efort to provide, exposure at the international stage must bassy Group chief, Jitu Virwani, who has both the talented Army and civilian riders be provided to the riders. Regular meets provided the saddle to top Indian riders to a perfect platform to put India on the in- and competitions must be held. NEC, gallop to fame in the equestrian sport and ternational map. JNEC and FEI World challenges should the petite German lass Lara Becker, who be conducted in two or more zones to is spearheading the breeding operations. Vice President (Finance) Jitu Virwani un- encourage more participation. Ofering derstands that it will take a while to change National Championship to the top clubs Te pedigree stock on ofer confrmed that the system in operation at EFI but he is who have the ability to stage the big shows the breeding exercise in India was a big confdent and more importantly pleased rather than holding the Nationals in only success. And the buyers pleased with the with the new decision makers of EFI who Army venues will boost the confdence stock procured, lauded the bold approach are open to new ideas, plans and designs of the clubs and will bring home the de- of Jitu and Lara who against all odds are which will help the sport take a giant leap. sired results. Big promoters and sponsors chasing a dream, an Asian and Olympic need to be roped in and since the army gold in equestrian sport for India. A good competitive and clean structure rules do not permit sponsor advertising at with a fne blend of civil and army is the their venues, the EFI will do well to iden- It is true that the two cannot go at it alone. need of the hour. Now that a group of pas- tify venues which have the required infra- Big support must come from the Eques- sionate civilians from all across the coun- structure and potential to gain money and trian Federation Of India (EFI) and with try have chosen to make big investments mileage to the sport.
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Afer the success of the frst-ever warm- blood auction sales in India last year, the second edition of the Foul Championship was simply stunning thanks to the Em- bassy Group chief, Jitu Virwani, who has provided the saddle to top Indian riders to gallop to fame in the equestrian sport and the petite German lass Lara Becker who is spearheading the breeding operations.
Te pedigree stock on ofer confrmed that the breeding exercise in India was a big success. And the buyers pleased with the stock procured lauded the bold approach of Jitu and Lara who against all odds are chasing a dream, an Asian and Olympic gold in equestrian sport for India.
It is true that the two cannot go at it alone. Big support must come from the Eques- trian Federation Of India (EFI) and with President Lt.Gen Rajeev Vasant Kanitkar and Secretary General Col R K Swain in the ranks, EFI is keen and eager to ring in the changes in their efort to provide, both the talented Army and civilian riders a perfect platform to put India on the in- ternational map.
Vice President (Finance) Jitu Virwani un- derstands that it will take a while to change the system in operation at EFI but he is confdent and more importantly pleased with the new decision makers of EFI who are open to new ideas, plans and designs which will help the sport take a giant leap.
A good competitive and clean structure with a fne blend of civil and army is the need of the hour. Now that a group of pas- sionate civilians from all across the coun- which have the required infrastructure taxing on the owner. When a horse has try have chosen to make big investments and potential to gain money and mileage gone through the quarantine process in in the game, the EFI must welcome the to the sport. his home country before he travels to In- civilians with administrative skills and ex- dia, he should not be asked to undergo the pertise on board. More competitions and Te EFI must also look to change and exercise again. It is just not done in any exposure at the international stage must facilitate the quarantine procedures. Te other country but it happens only in India be provided to the riders. Regular meets quarantine fee has now been increased and this must be sorted out. and competitions must be held. NEC, from Rs 250 to Rs 1,250 per horse, per JNEC and FEI World challenges should day and this needs to be examined and A couple of leading vets admit that it is be conducted in two or more zones to reduced . All that EFI needs to do is to not required and all that the horse needs encourage more participation. Ofering approach the Agricultural and Animal is to to pass is a couple of mandatory tests National Championship to the top clubs Husbandry ministry and they are willing on arrival and he can well proceed to the who have the ability to stage the big shows to help. A change or an amendment in destination afer clearing the tests. rather than holding the Nationals in only the import policy of horses is a must. To Army venues will boost the confdence of compete successfully on the international It is time that EFI constitute a committee the clubs and will bring home the desired stage the Indian riders need top pedigree and rope in a few leading vets to tackle results. horses and EFI needs to facilitate the im- this issue quickly taking into account that port of horses. In addition the quarantine many individual buyers are shying away Big promoters and sponsors need to be problem should be quickly and rightly from making investments in this game roped in and since the army rules do not addressed. Most knowledgeable are of the due to the elaborate and taxing quarantine permit sponsor advertising at their ven- view that the quarantine requirement of procedures. ues, the EFI will do well to identify venues 30 days afer arrival of horses in India is
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HORSE RACING
Flat racing of thoroughbreds is a big sport around the world and hundreds of jockeys and trainers with exemplary skills train and ride the horse to its optimum level in their bid to win a race. Secretariat, Shergar, Frankell to name a few are the legends of the sport.
VAU LTING Love horse riding and also keen on gymnastics? If the answer is yes, then
Vaulting is for you. Best described as beautiful countryside. Te sport gets gymnastics on a cantering horse, this is more technical as it progresses with not your ordinary activity. competitive rides of 160km - where support crew and veterinary checks Te horse is lead by a handler doing ensure the welfare of the horse become the lunging in the middle of the arena, integral. keeping the horse at a steady rhythm allowing the rider to perform elegant Carriage driving and fuid movements, on top of the A form of competitive horse driving horse. where one, two or four horses are OTHER HORSE SPORTS harnessed to a vehicle and controlled by ‘the driver’ who sits in the carriage. Horseboarding Tey are accompanied by at least one Tis is just like snowboarding but groom who supports at obstacles, or instead of being on snow, the boarder when driving on roads. Tis can be is tied to a horse! With a world-record a pleasure activity for all ages and speed of 40mph it is a sport fuelled with abilities. Reining - is a style of western adrenaline but don’t worry you’ll be riding originating from the ranching properly padded and protected. Tere and warfare traditions brought to the are 36 teams competing in the national Americas by the Spanish Conquistadors. championships who take part in races Te equipment and riding style evolved around the country and also teams to meet the working needs of the cowboy for juniors. Communication with the in the American West. rider is key and it is also a good way to understand horses better. Before taking Riders complete a precise pattern of part, all boarders need to get riding circles, spins, and stops designed to lessons. showcase the agility and obedience of the horse. It is likened to a Western form of Endurance Riding dressage with both disciplines requiring Consists of riding across long distances fnesse and correctness, demonstrating competitively. For this, horse and rider the unity of horse and rider. need to have been in training to be as Courtesy (BBC) ft as possible. Endurance riding is an activity suitable for beginners, with pleasure rides starting at around 16km and with routes ofen running through
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www.stonehill.in LEAP. LIVE. LEARN.
Stonehill International, India’s world class fully accredited • Stonehill, is amongst India’s Top 10 IB Schools with IB school, invites all talented riders and equestrian buffs to over 400 students of 35 nationalities and teachers train at India’s largest private equine academy in Bangalore. from over 15 countries.
Come, board at Stonehill and experience the 240 acre • It is a complete IB World School accredited for all Embassy International Riding School with over a 100 horses, 3 IB programmes - (PYP, MYP & DP) a pony club, state-of-the-art stable facilities and even a • Stonehill takes pride in its lB trained global faculty competition arena. Learn the art of Dressage and Show with 6:1 student-teacher ratio. Jumping from professional instructors and qualified Asian Games riders and meet the only women jockey to have won 2 Derbys in India.
BOARDING AT STONEHILL Boarding admissions open to students from Stonehill believes that children need both discipline and grades 4-12 (P7 to DP) with full, weekly, freedom, besides direction and care. That’s why our boarding flexible and day boarding. houses are designed to feel like home - with sunny rooms and lounges instead of dorms and wifi-enabled common lounges For details, Call: +91 70266 66911 to complete projects or relax with friends. E-mail: [email protected] AQUARIUZ
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