Thursday 27 August
Speech at Riders Dinner
Speech by Inge Andersen, General Secretary of the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports
on the Riders Dinner August 22, 2009.
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Wednesday 26 August
FEI Awards 2009
The FEI Awards have been created to put a spotlight on the men, women and youngsters who have selflessly contributed to the progress and excellence of equestrian sport. This is YOUR first ever opportunity to make your nomination. The categorie "AGAINST ALL ODDS" celebrate a disabled rider of any age from around the world who has proved that disability need not hinder sporting ambition and prowess. This is your opportunity to celebrate those athletes that know no obstacles on the path to excellence. FEI wants to hear about those exceptional riders and drivers who – at whatever level – have become the inspiration of the entire community. Nominate here: www.feiawards.org
Tuesday 25 August
European Championship on TV
There will be a 30 minutes program from the European & open Para Equestrian Championship this evening on NRK1 at 10.30pm (22.30) with repeat on NRK2 tomorrow at 02.05pm (14.05) and NRK1 on Sunday 11.40. After the first broadcast the program will be available here:
NRK
Sunday 23 August
Medal showers over Great Britain and Germany in the FEI
European Freestyle Championship
The final day of FEI European & Open Para
Equestrian Championship had Freestyle to music on the program. Some of the
classes where ridden inside the indoor arena but all the other riders and
spectators was blessed with nice weather at Epona Riding Centre, Kristiansand, in Norway.
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Saturday 22 August
The British para-equestrian team is regarded as the best in the world and they still are, but they got competition from the German team today. –Next time, concluded German Angelica Trabert. The bronze medal went to the Netherlands. Read more
Friday 21 August
Britain in the lead
The first day of competitions at the European and Open Para Equestrian Championship went especially well for three British and two German riders placing the Brits in the lead.
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Thursday 20 August
Flashing Opening Ceremony
Just minutes before The Opening Ceremony begun the sky
turned black and Princess Märtha Louise arrived in bucketing rain and a
”flashing” thunderstorm. Everybody is now hoping that the worst is over.
Worried about another flashing, Lee Pearson hurried back to the hotel with
dripping white trousers resembling a wet t-shirt contest. ”I was pulling down my top to not
reveal anything” the multigold medallist is hugely popular amongst the
journalists and will be going to the zoo tomorrow with The Norwegian
Broadcasting Television.
Thursday 20 August
The startlists for Friday and Saturday are now listed under "Starlists / Results"
Thursday 20 August
Horse failed veterinary inspection
Due to lameness the Russian horse Bazalt failed to pass the veterinary inspection and will not be participating. The rider Oleg Burmistov may be participating with one of the other russian horses. The veterinarians will have an inspection tomorrow on furthermore three (Russia, Norway and USA) horses that didn't pass today.
The performance "The History of Horses"
During the Welcome Reception Epona will present the performance The History of Horses. The participants are mainly from the local area; and include riders, singers, dancers, children and a flutist. Sigrid Rui, riding the stallion Flamenco, is the horse goddess Epona. Through narration, music, dance and drama we’re going to share some glimpses of the history of horses. We use cross-cultural expressions; dance, music, poems, film and slides are coordinated with horse and rider.
Due to
illness the Finnish judge Tarja Huttunen will be replaced by Australian judge
Jan Geary.
We are happy to announce that 82 riders from 23 countries will be competing at The FEI European Para Equestrian Championship. All the participating countries and riders are now listed under "PARTICIPANTS".
