HJN Content posted on August 25th, 2006

Two Americans Qualify for the Musical Freestyle at the 2006 WEG; Eventers and Vaulters Move Along in Their Medal Bids

(Aachen, Germany)—To say it was tough competition today in the dressage grand prix special at the 2006 World Equestrian Games (WEG) would be a gross understatement. But two Americans made it look like a walk in the park. American’s Guenter Seidel and Steffen Peters, who are now both poised to enter a showdown among the top 15 dressage riders that have made the cut to move forward to Saturday’s final dressage phase–the musical freestyle–in a battle to see who will take home dressage’s top honor and the title of world champion. (Read on…)

Jon Costin Claims Grand Prix Victory at Ottawa Fall Dressage Classic

Ottawa, Ontario – Jon Costin of Freelton, ON, won the Grand Prix on Friday at the CDI3* Ottawa Fall Dressage Classic taking place at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON, from August 24-27. (Read on…)

Hoy Hoy Hoy for Bettina

The Dressage phase of the Eventing competition was completed today. Bettina Hoy (GER) aboard Ringwood Cockatoo is in the lead with a remarkable 36.50. “It was amazing to see so many fans cheering with German flags all over. It was hard, but I remained focused on Dressage,” Bettina said. She, as a true supporter of her own nation, has died parts of her hair in the colours of the German flag and is very much part of the bright atmosphere. (Read on…)

Isabell Werth wins the Grand Prix Special

Isabell Werth (GER) and her 12-year old gelding Satchmo rode the Grand Prix Special of a lifetime. With a result of 79.480, they are World Champions. “It was the best test I’ve ever ridden,” a very emotional Isabell declared. (Read on…)

Barbaro Injury Highlights Need for Laminitis Research Funding - Current research efforts are under funded

Ten million dollars in equine research funding is needed to unlock the mysteries of the devastating equine disease known as laminitis, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation, Inc., said today. (Read on…)

It’s Not Such a Big World After All….

Today, I eavesdropped in on a conversation between two women, each speaking different languages. One of them would ask a question in French and the other answered in German, and vice versa. It was a lot for me ears to take, but once I caught on to exactly what I was hearing, it made me think about how diverse the crowd is attending the World Equestrian Games. (Read on…)

Isabell Werth (GER) is Dressage World Champion as Steffen Peters (USA) takes fourth

The crowd held their breath: The Dutch rider Anky van Grunsven and her 12-year-old Hanoverian gelding, Salinero, gave an excellent, faultless performance and with a score of 77.8 percent secured their standing as one of the top favourites for the gold medal. Minutes later the next rider, Isabell Werth, risked everything with her 12-year-old Hanoverian gelding, Satchmo, and presented the best Spéciale in her career. (Read on…)

Princess Haya visits children’s center for therapeutic riding

FEI President takes a trip to the Kohlshof: “Team’s heartwarming commitment”

H.R.H. Princess Haya of Jordan, accompanied by members of the German Vaulting team, took time during the FEI World Equestrian Games Aachen 2006 to pay an informal visit to the Kohlshof in Aachen - the “Riding Therapy in Adventure Land”. 60 children are currently undergoing therapeutic riding treatment at the center under the dedicated supervision of Angelika Todzey´s team of volunteers and therapists. (Read on…)

Vaulting: Nations closing ranks

The compulsory test in the first stage of the vaulting competition clearly showed that the results of the top teams are closing ranks. The days when the medal-winning nations could already be determined before the competition had started are long gone. (Read on…)

Leigh Anne Claywell Named USEF Director of Competitions

Lexington, KY—Leigh Anne Claywell has recently joined the United States Equestrian Federation® as Director of Competitions. In December 2005, she graduated from the University of Miami’s School of Law in Florida. A native of Bardstown, KY, Claywell received her M.S. in Sports Management from the University of Kentucky in 2002, and her B.A. in English from the University of Kentucky in 1996. (Read on…)

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