www.longines.com FEGENTRI ANNUAL 2018 REPORT www.fegentri.com 3 FEGENTRI ANNUAL REPORT 2018 FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DES GENTLEMEN RIDERS ET DES CAVALIÈRES FEGENTRI MEMBER COUNTRIES Austria Belgium Canada Czech Rep. Denmark France Germany Hungary Ireland Italy Madagascar Malaisia Mauritius Netherlands Norway Oman Osaf Qatar Slovakia Spain Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Turkey USA 4 5 FEGENTRI ANNUAL REPORT 2018 FEGENTRI 2018 ABOUT FEGENTRI Organisation FEGENTRI stands for Fédération Internationale des Gentlemen-Riders et des Cavalières (International Federation of Gentlemen and Lady Riders) and was founded in 1955 by a handful of enthusiastic amateur riders. The founding member countries were France, Germany, Italy, Sweden and Switzerland. Many nations have joined FEGENTRI since then and today the membership consists of 24 different countries. FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE International Activities of FEGENTRI DES GENTLEMEN RIDERS ET DES CAVALIÈRES The main purpose of FEGENTRI is to promote international races for amateur riders. FEGENTRI organises two World Championships, one confined to gentlemen riders and the other to lady riders, comprising approximately 50 races in different countries around the world. FEGENTRI organizes as well a Championship over jumps for Lady riders and Gentlemen riders. Competitors in LONGINES FEGENTRI World Championships The best amateur riders of each member country of FEGENTRI qualify to participate in the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS and they all feel honoured and privileged to represent their respective countries. They are all “amateurs” and therefore do not receive any fee for riding in races. Amateur riders competing in FEGENTRI World Championship races come from varied backgrounds and have a full time profession. Among competitors one may find bankers, students, policemen and even a vicar! www.fegentri.com They are all united by a common passion for horseracing. Members of FEGENTRI All the member countries of FEGENTRI have their own active association which is responsible for promoting and co-ordinating races and safeguarding the interests of their amateur riders both at home and abroad. The officials of each amateur riders’ association represent their nation at the Annual General Assembly of FEGENTRI which is hosted by a different country each year and throughout the season they maintain a close link with the headquarters of FEGENTRI. Associate Members do not have their own amateur club but can organize Fegentri races which count towards the World Championship. 6 57 FEGENTRI ANNUAL REPORT 2018 PATRON OF FEGENTRI Baron Henry de Montesquieu Honorary President Nathalie Bélinguier Hon. Vice Presidents Comtesse Ludovica Albertoni, Björn Zachrisson BOARD OF FEGENTRI Dear Friends, Another year of racing, travelling and friendships has come to an end, and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Elie Hennau President, Belgium Gérard de Chevigny Vice President, France I strongly believe that Amateurism is a real source of oxygen for the racing industry, thanks Paul von Schubert Vice President, Germany to our riders' dynamism, passion and courage. Congratulations to them all, Lilli-Marie, Franco Castelfranchi Board Member, Italy Naomi, Alice, Ingrid, Bethany, Virginia-Maria-Anna, Tereza, Jessica, Virginia, Willa, Duygu Hans Engblom Board Member, Sweden and Fatma, Alberto, Kévin, Elliot, Milán, Guillaume, Gonzalo, Domenico, Patrick, Mark, Christian von Ballmoos Board Member, Switzerland Matthew (GR flat) and Michal, Raymond, Noel! Don Yovanovich Board Member, USA In 2018, we had set different goals to ourselves, and I am very pleased with our accomplishments. We welcomed back sleeping members in the Fegentri family, supported initiatives such as pony-racing and former Fegentri riders races under our patronage and Presidents since the foundation of Fegentri in 1955 initiated new relations with emerging racing nations. Last but not least, the creation of the Amateur Rider Champions Cup, will allow the best riders of each nation to compete in top level international racing: it also aims to stimulate new vocations through this mirror of 1955 Georges Courtois († in the same year), France excellency. 1955 - 1971 Général de Saint-Didier †, France 1971 - 1980 Daniel Courtois †, France Our Partner Longines made us the honour to renew its valuable support for another five 1980 - 1987 Pierre Devort †, France years, and I would like to warmly thank the Vice-President Juan-Carlos Capelli for his trust. 1987 - 2001 Baron Henry de Montesquieu, France 2001 - 2004 Baron von der Recke †, Germany I also would like to thank our Vice-Presidents Paul von Schubert and Gérard de Chevigny, 2004 - 2005 Thierry Lohest, Belgium our Board Members Christian von Ballmoos, Franco Castelfranchi, Don Yovanovich and 2005 - 2006 Erick Chombart de Lauwe, France Hans Engblom for their work and dedication. 2007 - 2017 Nathalie Bélinguier, France Since 2017 Elie Hennau, Belgium The world is in perpetual evolution, it is important to be ready to adapt to those changes by being able to innovate and prepare our future. We will keep on extending the missions of the Fegentri and be the international reference for the development and promotion of General Secretaries since the foundation of Fegentri in 1955 Amateur races all around the world. I wish you all a wonderful racing season! 1955 - 1981 Marcel Delzons †, France 1982 - 1992 Joé Pogran, France Elie Hennau 1993 - 2001 Jean Cousteres, France President of Fegentri 2001 - 2015 Susanna M. Santesson †, Germany 2016 - 2017 Manuela Tournier, France Since 2017 Agnès Sibers, France 8 79 FEGENTRI ANNUAL REPORT 2018 GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2018 IN PISA The week-end started with a visit of theTenuta San Guido Estate, where the rd guests were treated with a degustation of the Sassicaia wine. They discovered The 63 General Assembly of the Fegentri took place the Razza Dormello-Olgiata thoroughbred studfarm, home of famous Ribot, in Pisa, known worldwide for its leaning tower. winner of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, the King George VI and the Queen Fegentri members enjoyed both culinary and Elizabeth Stakes. The Award Ceremony and Gala dinner was held in the prestigious Tenuta Camugliano and its magical medieval atmosphere. The historical delights of Tuscany on this occasion. week-end ended with a racing day with both Gentlemen riders and Lady riders first races of the season 2018. 10 11 FEGENTRI ANNUAL REPORT 2018 (from left) Fegentri President Elie Hennau, Elliot Öhgren (3rd place), Worldchampion 2017 Thomas Guineheux, Honorary President Fegentri Nathalie Bélinguier, Worldchampion 2017 Sara Vermeersch, Runner Up Mélissa Boisgontier, Nora Hagelund Holm (3rd place) and Juan-Carlos Capelli, Vice-President and International Marketing Director of Longines 12 13 FEGENTRI ANNUAL REPORT 2018 The reception venue in Pisa, Italy Thomas Guineheux, Juan-Carlos Capelli and Sara Vermeersch Franco Castelfranchi, Andrea Picci and Elie Hennau Trophies in Pisa, Italy 14 15 FEGENTRI ANNUAL REPORT 2018 Five years after his compatriot Jessica Marcialis, Alberto is sacred World Champion and brings the title back to Italy. ALBERTO Longines World Fegentri Championship for Gentlemen Riders BERTON He demonstrated both his riding talent and easy-going temper during the whole (ITALY) Winner of the Golden Spur season: he succeeded three times in Madrid, Düsseldorf and Penn National (USA) and scored 147 points in total. FLAT His great performance also allows him to participate to the Amateur Riders Champions Cup 2019, for which we wish him the best of luck! Well done Alberto! Alberto Berton winning in Düsseldorf, Germany 16 17 FEGENTRI ANNUAL REPORT 2018 KÉVIN Longines World Fegentri Championship BRAYÉ for Gentlemen Riders (FRANCE) Winner of the Vermeil Spur FLAT Only five points behind the leader, Kévin accomplished a great performance in this championship. The east of France based gentleman-rider won three races in Strömsholm, Maisons-Laffitte and Mannheim, were he is already well known and obviously highly popular. Talented and discreet, Kévin secured the silver spur with a total of 142 points, and can be proud of his achievement. Nice work Kévin! Kévin Brayé winning in Maisons-Laffitte, France 18 19 FEGENTRI ANNUAL REPORT 2018 GONZALO PINEDA Longines World Fegentri Championship CARMENA for Gentlemen Riders (SPAIN) Winner of the Bronze Spur FLAT Gonzalo has been a member of the Fegentri family for a long time, and the 2015 World champion shared his experienced to help his mate during this Fegentri season. He completes the 2018 podium with two victories in Sanlucar and Ostende, scoring a total of 137 points. Only 10 points behind the winner, Gonzalo confirmed his sportive excellency as well as his generous and warm attitude, on and off the track! Bravo Gonzalo! Gonzalo Pineda Carmena in Sweden 20 21 FEGENTRI ANNUAL REPORT 2018 She was the youngest of our ladies this year, but obviously talent does not wait the number of years. Longines World Fegentri LILLI-MARIE Championship for Lady Riders ENGELS At only eighteen years old, Lilli-Marie mastered this 2018 edition with brio. (GERMANY) Winner of the Golden Spur She succeeded five times in USA, Sweden, Germany and Turkey, and created a neat gap long before the final in Mauritius. FLAT She brings the World title back to Germany where she is planning to turn professional: a carrier which she is without any doubt gifted for. Well done Lilli-Marie! Lilli-Marie Engels winning in Istanbul, Turkey 22 23 FEGENTRI ANNUAL REPORT 2018 Longines World Fegentri NAOMI Championship for Lady Riders HELLLER (SWITZERLAND)