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Thursday, 13 May 2010 10:00

Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ 2010 Begins!!

Written by FEI Communications
LaBauleDrawSJThe Chefs All Agree - This Is Going To Be The Toughest Season Ever ......

La Baule - The Polish team, complete newcomers to the top-level of nations cup jumping, are drawn first to go in the 2010 Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ series which kicks off at La Baule in France tomorrow afternoon. And with four of the 10 competing countries due to be relegated at the end of this season all the Chefs d'Equipe were in complete agreement about one thing during this afternoon's draw press conference - this is going to be a very tough season indeed.
RoyalWidsorRoyal Windsor Horse Show opened its gates today, at the start of a five day feast of competition.

Jumping
Louise Pavitt dominated the day, taking first and second in the Walwyn Novice championship within hours of winning the Land Rover grades B and C handicap.
PabloBarrios_LeGranKYLexington, KY - The Kentucky Spring Horse Show got underway today at the picturesque Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. A brief thunderstorm rolled through during today's competition, but in the afternoon the sun started to appear and riders had the opportunity to compete for top prizes in the Main Stadium. Pablo Barrios (VEN) took home two blue ribbons after winning the $5,000 Open Jumper 1.40m class with G & C LaGran, and capturing the $5,000 pen Jumper 1.45m victory aboard G & C Quick Star.
RobHoekstra1World Class showjumping performance manager Rob Hoekstra has announced the British squad for the first leg of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup in La Baule, France on Friday, 14 May. Rob has selected a mix of youth and experience with Michael Whitaker (GIG Amai), Peter Charles (Murka's Pom d'Ami), Mark Armstrong (Thesaura), David McPherson (Naomi 152) and Scott Brash (Intertoy Z).
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