Ottawa, Ontario --- The Canadian Equestrian Team is pleased to announce
the short and long lists for the 2000 World Endurance Championships to
be held August 26, 2000, in Compiegne, France.
Twelve applications were received from qualified horse/rider
combinations to compete in the World Endurance Championships, held every
second year. The Selection Committee, comprised of three eastern and
three western elected representatives, reviewed the performance history
of the twelve applicants and produced short and long lists.
Six riders will represent Canada in the 2000 World Endurance
Championships. Four of Canada's representatives will form a team with
the three best results counting towards the team placing. The other two
riders will represent Canada as individuals. The team members will be
selected by the chef d'equipe and team veterinarian once the horses and
riders have assembled in France.
For Canadians to be eligible to compete in the 2000 World Endurance
Championships, both horse and rider must have completed at least four
one-day 100 mile rides in their career, though not necessarily in
combination. Under FEI regulations, all horses and riders, not
necessarily in combination, must have completed one of the following
since January 1, 1999: 1) a 160 km FEI Endurance one day ride, 2) a
160 km national Endurance one day ride certified by the National
Federation to have been equal in difficulty, management and veterinary
control to an FEI Endurance ride, 3) a 120 km FEI Endurance one day
ride or 4) a 2 day FEI Endurance ride of at least 100 km per day.
The short list appears in alphabetical order while the long list is
ranked. In the event that an athlete withdraws from the short list,
they will be replaced by the next person on the long list.
Canadian Endurance Team Short List (in alphabetical order)
Nancy Beacon Flesherton, ON Traverston Cob
Shirley Dennis Milton, ON Faust
Larry Handzuik Busby, AB Misty
Christy Janzen Spruce Grove, AB Tais
Carol Lidstone Nassagewaya, ON Csardas Ryptide
Jim Peters Simcoe, ON El Alarib
Canadian Endurance Team Long List (in ranked order)
7. Len Fox Penticton, BC V.B. Bey Ruler
8. Carol Steiner Vanessa, ON CH Stormy Abraham
9. Philip Fox Penticton, BC Glory's Khalil (Stanley)
10. Wendy Benns Sunderland, ON Flirt With Ecstacy
11. Ruth Sturley Owen Sound, ON River Dancer
12. Yvette Vinton Fergus, ON WW Due Me
Media Release Contact: Jennifer Ward
Media Relations Coordinator
For Immediate Release Tel: (613) 248-3433 ext. 133
e-mail: Jennifer Ward
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