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Britain to contest Samsung Super League Final
A quartet of British show jumpers will travel to sunny Spain next week to take part in the 2004 Samsung Super League Final to be held at the Barcelona Polo Club from 16th – 19th September.
British Olympians, who so narrowly missed out on a medal in Athens, Nick Skelton and Robert Smith will be joined by the younger family duo of Robert and Ellen Whitaker. Robert aged just 21 and his cousin Ellen aged 18 make the history books as the youngest representatives on a British Team fielded at a Super League Final.
Great Britain are currently lying in second place on the Super League Leader Board, trailing current leaders France by 11.8 points and ahead of Germany by just 0.2 points. However, placings in next weeks final will earn teams double points and with qualification for the 2005 Super League series to be decided, stakes will be high.
SHOW JUMPING RESULTS - AMATEUR: FEBRUARY 21, 2004
Vilamoura Equestrian Tour, Algarve 2004
•INTERNATIONAL JUMPING COMPETITION
(Competition No 3 - 300 euro)
Table A against the clock
Art 238.2.1 FEI 1.10/1.15m
Saturday February 21 2004
1) Viallante; Mehdi Hmidouch (Mar) faults 0 time 64.43
2) Madison; Joane Sloan Allen (Irl) faults 0 time 68.80
3) Kolumbija; Goncalo Teixeira de Queiroz (Por) faults 0 time 69.58
30 starters
•INTERNATIONAL JUMPING COMPETITION
(Competition No 4 - 500 euro)
Table A against the clock
Art 238.2.1 FEI 1.20/1.25m
Saturday February 21 2004
1) Diamant Precieux; Filipa Teixeira (Por) faults 0 time 65.20
2) Moreno; Joana Mello (Por) faults 0 time 73.55
3) Diamonds are Forever; Luis Filipe Costa (Por) faults 0 time 76.13
5) Little Midget; Martin Duffy (Irl) faults 0 time 93.96
38 starters
SHOW JUMPING RESULT: FEBRUARY 21, 2004
CSI* Vilamoura Equestrian Tour, Algarve 2004
•INTERNATIONAL JUMPING COMPETITION
(Competition No 15 - 4,500 euro)
Two phases against the clock
Art 274.5.3 FEI 1.40m/1.45m
Saturday February 21 2004
1) Baladine du Mesnil; Olivier Guillon (Fra) faults 0/0 time 26.64
2) LB Galileo; Marion Hughes (Irl) faults 0/0 time 27.58
3) Faz de Conta; Ivan Camargo (Mlt) faults 0/0 time 28.24
50 starters
SHOW JUMPING RESULT: FEBRUARY 21, 2004
CSI* Vilamoura Equestrian Tour, Algarve 2004
•INTERNATIONAL JUMPING COMPETITION
(Competition No 14 - 3,000 euro)
Table A against the clock with a Jump-off against the clock Art. 238.3 AM5 FEI 1.35m
Saturday February 21 2004
1) Vilamoura Ghor de Chasnay; Luis Sabino Goncalves (Por)
2) Osta Rugs Que Sera; Jean Claude Vangeenberghe (Bel)
3) India 111; Ricardo Costa (Por)
10) Pirot 8; Lizzie Burcher (Irl)
11) Gold Fingers; Glen Leddy (Irl)
SHOW JUMPING RESULTS: FEBRUARY 20, 2004
CSI3* NEUMUNSTER GERMANY 19-22 FEBRUARY 2004
•Friedrich Lange Prize
International Relay Competition
Friday, February 20, 2004
1) Laurus 14; Jessica Kurten (IRL) + Playback 11; Ronja Bergmann (GER) Faults 0 Time 48.08
2) Acacio; Sofie Karpe-Nilsson (SWE) + Orion 134; Antonia-Selina Brinkop (GER) Faults 0 Time 54.16
3) Gina Ginelli 51; Rene Tebbel (GER) + Rambo 163; Nisse Luneburg (GER) Faults 0 Time 55.23
8 pairs started
• Dolling Hareico Cup
1st Grand Prix Qualifier
International Show Jumping Competition 1m45 Table C (Speed)
Friday, February 20, 2004
1) Glenn 135; Alois Pollmann-Schweckhorst (GER) Time 51.85
2) Lolita H; Toni Hassmann (GER) Time 52.83
3) Prosario NRW; Heinrich-Wilhelm Johannsmann (GER) Time 53.11
6) Lady Preishammer; Jessica Kurten (IRL) Time 55.64
56 starters
SHOW JUMPING RESULTS: FEBRUARY 15, 2004
CSI-W VIGO SPAIN 12-15 FEBRUARY 2004
•Premio Repsol YPF
International Jumping Competition Two Phases
Table A against the clock, Art. 274.5.2, 1m40
Sunday, February 15th 2004
1) EPI DE COLOMBY; Jesus GARMENDIA (ESP) Faults 0 Time 21.94
2) EMERAUDE MINOTIERE; Robert BREUL (FRA) Faults 0 Time 23.30
3) EPODE DE LA ROSE; Gregory WATHELET (BEL) Faults 0 Time 23.61
6) GALILEO; Marion HUGHES (IRL) Faults 0 Time 24.20
39 starters
Irish rider Lennon announces details of his Euro1.7m deal
Dermott Lennon, the current show jumping World Champion, is once again making history by becoming the first horseman in his class to take part in a Middle East and Africa based competition. Famed for being the first Irish rider to achieve show jumping World Champion status, Lennon is in the UAE to compete in the Abu Dhabi International Show Jumping Competition (Jan. 7-9) and Dubai International Show Jumping Competition (Jan. 13-16).
On his arrival in the UAE, Lennon announced details of his recently finalised Euro1.7 million-plus sponsorship deal. Support for the world's best has been shown by Prince Sultan Bin Fahad Bin Nasser Bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia, who will be part owner of Lennon's young stallion, Belfast Knight. Princess Haya of Jordan has been supportive in assisting Lennon's visit to the UAE-based competitions.
Lennon is also receiving sponsorship support from Major General Doctor Abdulaziz Mirdad, Sun Microsystems Middle East and North Africa and its partner Mideast Data Systems, and KLM Cargo.
"The Middle East is home to a burgeoning show jumping market and I am thrilled to take part in such high-quality competitions," said Lennon. "The generosity of the sponsors is overwhelming and it is this level of support which demonstrates to me just how high a priority show jumping is on the sporting agendas in the Gulf."
In addition to the competitions, Lennon is visiting the Middle East to assess the potential of training up to 20 show jumping novices, preparing them for international competitions.
"Reaching the pinnacle of the show jumping field has required a great deal of hard work and dedication, but realizing my dream has encouraged me to give something back to the sportís beginners," said Lennon. "I am keen to foster the development of show jumping and taking on trainees from the Middle East and sharing my experience with them is just one way for me to accomplish this goal."
Lennon, who was crowned World Champion in September 2002 at the World Equestrian Games in Spain, will hold the title until 2006. Based on his achievement in becoming World Champion, Lennon automatically qualified for the Olympic Games in Athens this year.
"The costs are high to compete at an international level and I am thrilled to be able to support the development of such a professional. Dermott not only is dedicated to the sport but he is focused on training the next generation of potential champions," said Prince Sultan Bin Fahad of Saudi Arabia.
"For a long time my family has been part of the international show jumping circuit and we are pleased to be in a position where we can assist in raising the profile of the sport throughout the Middle East. It is a pleasure to provide sponsorship for such a fine horseman," said Abdulaziz Mirdad.
"Lennon's visit to the UAE will immeasurably raise the profile of show jumping in the Middle East," said Samir A. S. Mirdad, Public Sector Manager, Sun Microsystems Middle East and North Africa -- himself an avid show jumper, who placed seventh in the European Amateur Championship 2003.
2004 British Dressage Short List
The British Dressage Short List for the Athens Olympics 2004 has been selected. The following riders including Emma Hindle, the current second place in the Western European World Cup League, will be aiming for a spot on the Olympic Team:
Nicky Barrett
Fiona Bigwood
Wayne Channon
Richard Davison
Emile Faurie
Joanna Fisher
Carl Hester
Emma Hindle
Nicola McGivern
Sandy Phillips
Laura Richardson
Peter Storr
2004 Dermott Lennon mit neuem Sponsor
Lennon set to strike gold again with Saudi sponsorship deal
By John Tynan - Irish Examiner
The man who brokered the recent €1.7m sponsorship deal for show jumper Dermott Lennon says he is planning to announce a further arrangement next week that will make the first “look small”.Samir Mirdad yesterday said the deal was with 15 members of the Saudi Arabian royal family and would see the world champion coaching riders and sourcing up to 40 top horses, worth in some cases up to €100,000.
"An advisor for the royal family had a one-hour meeting with Dermott yesterday. This is an exclusive deal, tapping into Dermott's expertise, and will run for the next three years. It will involve Dermott travelling to Saudi Arabia approximately four times a year," said Mr Mirdad.
Meanwhile, Lennon continues to strike gold, courtesy of his sponsors, adding joint victory in the puissance yesterday at the Abu Dhabi international show to a double on Wednesday.
The Banbridge rider is a guest of his new patrons - notably His Royal Highness Prince Sultan Bin Fahad Bin Nasser Bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia, computer giant Sun Microsystems, Dutch airline KLM in the Gulf state and gave them every confidence their largesse is well placed with his hat-trick of wins.
Yesterday's high-jump triumph saw the world champion jump 2.1m on I Caesar.
Earlier, Lennon provided a clear round on Impact to see his team finish fourth in the nations cup.
The first four teams finished equal on four faults, but the competition was decided on time.
"It was a one-round competition as most of the horses will jump in the grand prix (today)," said Lennon.
"I'm enjoying myself here, The horses are jumping very good so far."
On Wednesday, he teamed up with Impact to claim his first win, taking a 1.40m jump-off class. From a starting line-up of 44, nine made it through to the jump-off. Over a course that saw a number of fallers, Lennon was masterly, posting a four-second winning margin with the 14-year-old Dutch-bred gelding.
His brace came in the six-bar, with Lennon, riding I Caesar, joined by Princess Haya of Jordan and a rider from Qatar in the fourth round, after six other riders found the going too hot.
The Qatar rider was the first to fall by the wayside, with the fence now standing at 1.85m. After Lennon again showed his credentials, posting another clear it was left to Princess Haya to deny him, but she lowered the last pole to leave Lennon in the clear.
The show culminates in the grand prix today, with Lennon moving to Dubai next week.
Lennon recently secured one of the biggest sponsorship deals in show jumping history, worth in excess of €1.7m over five years with the prospect of further riches. The deal involved the Saudi prince taking a share in the stallion Belfast Knight, which Lennon rates highly.
lIRELAND'S pony show jumpers placed equal fourth in the nations cup at Wierdan, the Netherlands, last week. The team finished on 16 faults, in the nine-team competition. Victors the Netherlands B team scored eight to beat the Netherlands A team by four faults. Belgium/Luxembourg finished third on 13.
Carrying the Irish colours were Heather Purcell (Acapulco, 0/4) Benedict Kuhnle (KEC Archdeacon Clover, 0/8) Sarah Agnew (Tornado Gold, 16/16) and Nicola Fitzgibbon (Miami Bound, 4/0).
In Mumbai, India, the team of Peter Brady, Stephen Currie and Adrian Griffin were third behind India A and Hong Kong in the team event.
Adrian Griffin and Peter Brady also placed 6th and 7th, respectively, in the individual event.
lCOACHES registered with the Equestrian Federation of Ireland can now avail of public liability insurance with the governing body.
With up to €5 million cover on any one claim on the coach's business, the policy is for 12 months starting in January and expiring at the end of December.
The EFI is offering the policy through British Equestrian Insurance Brokers. It provides public and products liability to cover the coach's busi
ness for up to €5 million on any one claim, together with personal accident insurance while coaching worldwide, instructing or giving clinics/seminars (but excludes travelling to and from such activities). The fee for the register is €250 per annum.
EFI Coaching Development Manager Alison Corbally said: "All coaches who have completed the EFI Level 1 Assistant Coach or a coaching course above that level, are eligible to join the register together with those who hold BHS AI or above qualification. All coaches must have a current First Aid Certificate.
Further details can be found on the EFI website www.horsesport.ie. Alison Corbally can be contacted at: 01-8688222, or 01-8683366.
lSALLY ANN LYNCH from Donoughmore, Co Cork celebrated the new year in style last Saturday, when her pony Pillheath Strongbow was lauded as the Champion Starter Stakes Pony of the Year 2003.
At the annual awards dinner of the Irish Pony Society, at the Strand House Hotel, the Curragh, the Cork combination also picked up the Munster Stakes Champion title.
Irish rider Lennon announces details of his Euro1.7m deal
2004 - Dermott Lennon, the current show jumping World Champion, is once again making history by becoming the first horseman in his class to take part in a Middle East and Africa based competition. Famed for being the first Irish rider to achieve show jumping World Champion status, Lennon is in the UAE to compete in the Abu Dhabi International Show Jumping Competition (Jan. 7-9) and Dubai International Show Jumping Competition (Jan. 13-16).
On his arrival in the UAE, Lennon announced details of his recently finalised Euro1.7 million-plus sponsorship deal. Support for the world's best has been shown by Prince Sultan Bin Fahad Bin Nasser Bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia, who will be part owner of Lennon's young stallion, Belfast Knight. Princess Haya of Jordan has been supportive in assisting Lennon's visit to the UAE-based competitions.
Lennon is also receiving sponsorship support from Major General Doctor Abdulaziz Mirdad, Sun Microsystems Middle East and North Africa and its partner Mideast Data Systems, and KLM Cargo.
"The Middle East is home to a burgeoning show jumping market and I am thrilled to take part in such high-quality competitions," said Lennon. "The generosity of the sponsors is overwhelming and it is this level of support which demonstrates to me just how high a priority show jumping is on the sporting agendas in the Gulf."
In addition to the competitions, Lennon is visiting the Middle East to assess the potential of training up to 20 show jumping novices, preparing them for international competitions.
"Reaching the pinnacle of the show jumping field has required a great deal of hard work and dedication, but realizing my dream has encouraged me to give something back to the sportís beginners," said Lennon. "I am keen to foster the development of show jumping and taking on trainees from the Middle East and sharing my experience with them is just one way for me to accomplish this goal."
Lennon, who was crowned World Champion in September 2002 at the World Equestrian Games in Spain, will hold the title until 2006. Based on his achievement in becoming World Champion, Lennon automatically qualified for the Olympic Games in Athens this year.
"The costs are high to compete at an international level and I am thrilled to be able to support the development of such a professional. Dermott not only is dedicated to the sport but he is focused on training the next generation of potential champions," said Prince Sultan Bin Fahad of Saudi Arabia.
"For a long time my family has been part of the international show jumping circuit and we are pleased to be in a position where we can assist in raising the profile of the sport throughout the Middle East. It is a pleasure to provide sponsorship for such a fine horseman," said Abdulaziz Mirdad.
"Lennon's visit to the UAE will immeasurably raise the profile of show jumping in the Middle East," said Samir A. S. Mirdad, Public Sector Manager, Sun Microsystems Middle East and North Africa -- himself an avid show jumper, who placed seventh in the European Amateur Championship 2003.
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