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Catherine Haddad is back with more news from the world of dressage including an update on the new FEI 'blood rule', the International Dressage Riders Club's position on two important issues relating to the FEI; the case of Yvonne Los Lobos Muniz plus the end of FEI Associate Membership. You can also hear Catherine's experiences of being back in the U.S. and how she keeps fit. Comments and questions can be posted on the website at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com or on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio. You can follow us on Twitter @CatherineHaddad and @chrisestafford.
Dominican Republic's Yvonne Losos de Muniz has issued a statement explaining her reasons for quitting dressage entirely following her lost battle at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne in July 2012 for Olympic participation.
Muniz tried to appeal the FEI ruling with as major argument that the points obtained by Brazilian Luiza Tavares at CDI shows, where three national judges were judging instead of the allowed maximum of two, were unrightful.
On 22 October 2012 CAS released their official decision online and it strongly criticizes the FEI and its management. In Article 12.7 CAS writes "the tribunal considers that the FEI bears responsibility for both of these cases having arisen at all because the Competitions were not organized in accordance with the Dressage Olympic Ranking List due to an administrative oversight on the part of the FEI."
However CAS ruled that it "would be unfair to Mrs Tavares de Almeida not to include the results of the Competitions in the Olympic rankings because of a mistake that occurred elsewhere - namely, within the FEI."
The CAS panel, which heard the appeal, included Dr. Hans Nater as president, Mr Benz and Prof. Haas as arbitrators.
Pan American Gold and Silver Medalist Lauren Sammis has a new Grand Prix prospect in Hope Greenfield's Danish Warmblood Lombard V. She tells how she found him in Denmark and why she feels he could be the right partner for her to get back on the U.S. team. For more information about Lauren and her training program go to www.sammissales.com. You can comment on this episode at www.chrisstafford.podbean.com and follow me on Twitter at chrisestafford.
Reem Acra, the internationally renowned fashion designer, has signed a new contract extending her title sponsorship of the FEI World Cup™ Dressage Western European League and Final for a further three-year cycle until 2016.
Classical dressage trainer Paul Belasik begins a new series of training advice for the very young horse based on his new book, Nature, Nurture and Horses. This episode explains the first stages of taking the young horse to the round pen and beginning his training on the lunge. You can comment on this episode at www.chrisstafford.podbean.com and follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford.
Catherine Haddad shares news of some exciting new international dressage prospects that she is bringing back home when she returns to the U.S. with 11 horses and two dogs to set up her winter training center in Loxahatchee, Florida. You can comment on this episode at www.chrisstafford.podbean.com and follow us on Twitter @catherinehaddad and @chrisestafford.
Classical Dressage Trainer and Clinician Paul Belasik shares his views of the Olympic Games and introduces his new book Nature, Nurture and Horses which will be the subject of a series of programs starting next week here on Chris Stafford Radio. You can comment on this episode at www.chrisstafford.podbean.com and follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford.
Heather Blitz and Catherine Haddad discuss some possible solutions for the sport of dressage in the U.S. in response to a recent article in the Chronicle of The Horse by Anne Gribbons. You can join in the conversation by posting your comments at www.chrisstafford.podbean.com.
British dressage rider Michael Eilberg tells us about the already impressive partnership he has established with the British-bred Hanoverian mare Woodlander Farouche, as well as what else he has in the Eilberg stables in Staffordshire.
Japanese dressage rider and septuagenarian Hiroshi Hoketsu competed in his third Olympic Games since his Olympic debut in Tokyo in 1964, and he explains what motivates him about the sport as a senior rider and how he stays fit to compete.
Chris Stafford Radio presents an exclusive Olympic Games Dressage Preview with Sara Lieser from The Chronicle of the Horse; @chronofhorse including a full analysis of the teams and predictions as to who will be the medalists. Follow The Chronicle of the Horse's Olympic coverage at www.chronofhorse.com. Tune in to this episode right here by clicking on the headlines or download the podcast at iTunes by following this link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-stafford-radio/id534984973. And thank you for listening :-)
Totilas Out of Olympic Contention
Totilas will not be on the German team - it has been confirmed from Aachen today that Matthias Alexander Rath will not be fit to compete in time for selection - he has been suffering from Glandular Fever and is still bedridden. This story and other news of the week will be discussed tomorrow on Chris Stafford Radio when Fran Jurga joins me for a new segment called What's The Scoop. Join us then at www.chrisstafford.podbean.com or subscribe to the free podcast on iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-stafford-radio/id534984973
Great Britain could make history at this year's London Olympic Games with the most powerful dressage team in its history. I would expect them to be on the podium for sure and it would take a brave pundit to bet against them taking the gold medal.
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U.S. dressage rider Catherine Haddad tells us how much she is enjoying her return to the U.S. after 20 years in Germany. Catherine also has an update on the Global Dressage Forum that took place in The Netherlands last week as well as other international dressage news. You can comment on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com and on the Chris Stafford Radio Facebook Page. Follow us on Twitter @CatherineHaddad and @chrisestafford.
Paul Belasik continues this series on starting the young dressage horse based on his book Nature, Nurture and Horses. On this episode he discusses the finer details of how to overcome small problems along the way. You can comment on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford.
Classical dressage trainer Paul Belasik continues his series on training the young horse based on his new book, Nature, Nurture and Horses. This episode focuses on backing and the first stages of riding. You can comment on this episode at www.chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford.
Laura passed away yesterday (Wednesday 26 September), aged 45. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010 and had battled a re-occurence of the condition since June. Laura competed at the National Dressage Championships earlier this month, where she was awarded a British Dressage medal of honour for her contribution to the sport. She managed to teach up until last Tuesday, 19 September. Laura's career started in 1988 when she won the H&H ”Search for a Star" competition and became a pupil of Sarah Whitmore. From then she competed regularly with her top horse Quarryman, with whom she represented Britain at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, where the team came seventh. The pair were also part of the silver medal-winning team at the 1993 European Dressage Championships.
Last week, a USDA release said there was a 91 percent compliance rate — or 9 percent violation rate — at the Celebration. The Celebration's own compliance figure, released Thursday, is higher. @HoofcareJournal writes: In a normal year, the Walking horse soring controversy fades from the news as soon as the Celebration ends on Labor Day weekend. But this year is different and it may continue to be differet. While industry vs USDA inspection statistics may conflict, the bigger story may be that if the Horse Protect Act Amendments of 2012 pass Congress (after being introduced last week), the landscape of inspections and the entire showing scene wil be changed forever. Keep reading Fran Jurga's Hoof Blog and the Jurga Report for more news on the future of Tennessee walking horse showing.
Via Fran Jurga
German dressage journalist Kim Kreling reflects on the Olympic Games and shares her thoughts on the return of Totilas as well as what else is happening in the German camp. You can comment on this show at www.chrisstafford.podbean.com.
German Olympic team dressage rider Monica Theodorescu becomes the new national coach on October 1st and shares her reaction to securing the top job, what she will be sacrificing of her riding career, and what it will take to get Germany back on top of the medal podium.
British Olympic individual dressage rider Richard Davison talks about the spirit of the London Olympics and the pride of the British people that extended well beyond Greenwich Park. He also presents a fresh perspective on the fortunes of British dressage and why Britain now has a new role in the sport.
Five time Olympian Jennie Loriston-Clarke and Desi Dillingham, who spearheaded the development of British Dressage from grass roots to Grand Prix, join me to discuss how Britain earned its Olympic medals.
@chrisestafford writes: The Australian Equestrian Federation has replaced Hayley Beresford as the reserve rider for its dressage team with Rozzie Ryan - an arbitrary move that has caused further disquiet among the Australian equestrian community. The reason given is: "The ability to positively contribute to the team is essential for an Olympic Games and in the interest of team harmony the Dressage Selectors have chosen to appoint Rozzie. Equestrian Australia has acted in the best interest of not just the Dressage team but all 17 riders who have been selected in the equestrian team." It remains to be seen if some selection procedures across different nations will be revisted for future team selections in the light of several appeals and controversial decisions this year.
It seems Totilas is still without his rider Matthias Rath who is still recovering from Glandular Fever and having to spend time in bed to regain his strenth if he has any hope of being fit for the Olympics in three weeks time. In the meanwhile his father is schooling Totilas and the German selectors are scratching their collective heads as the rest of the Olympic prospects line up in Aachen this week. Could this be a chance for the Dutch and British to overshadow German dressage or could the German rising star Helen Langenhanenberg taking over the mantle from Rath and Totilas who have failed to live up to their surrounding hype since taking over the ride from Edward Gal. As always, it's not over till the fat lady sings!
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