2009 TELEVISION SCREENING TIMES
A one hour highlights package from the 2009 Mitavite International Horse Trial held at Kihikihi will be televised during June and July. The program includes highlights from the Musto CIC** and comprehensive coverage of the HSBC FEI World Cup Eventing qualifier. The program is hosted by Monica Johns with expert comment from Jacque Williams and Andrew Scott.
The program will be screened on the following dates:
Friday 26 June, 6am - Trackside
Monday 29 June, 8am - Trackside
Friday 3 July, 6am - Trackside
Monday 6 July, 8:30am, - Trackside
Monday 6 July, 3pm - The Country Channel
Monday 6 July, 9pm - The Country Channel
Saturday 11 July, 3am - Trackside
Monday 13 July, 12:30am - Trackside
Saturday 18 July, 2am - Trackside
Monday 20 July, 8:30am - Trackside
2009 DVD SALES
A DVD is available for purchase for $25 plus $8 p&p. To order your copy, either:
1. Send this form with a cheque to:
Legge Work Ltd
PO Box 32 576
Devonport
AUCKLAND 0744;
2. Or email this form to hannah@leggework.co.nz with your Visa or Mastercard details.
Name:
Address:
Contact Number:
Name on card:
Card number:
Expiry date:
No. of copies:
AUSSIE RIDER STEALS FIRST WIN OF THE HSBC FEI WORLD CUP™ EVENTING SEASON
Olympic silver medallist Megan Jones (AUS) and her home-bred Kirby Park Irish Jester proved invincible when they led from start to finish at the first HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing qualifier of 2009 at the Mitavite International Horse Trials at Kihikihi (NZL). Jones enjoyed an impressive 10-penalty margin over last year's winners, Heelan Tompkins (NZL) and Sugoi.
Unanimous judging
18 starters came before a ground jury comprising Jim Dunn (AUS), Bill Phiskie (NZL) and Joan Matheson (NZL). They were unanimous in placing Jones in first place with the only sub-40 mark after a relaxed and professional test which gave her a 3.4-penalty margin over her Hong Kong team mate, Shane Rose (AUS) on All Luck. Former triple Kihikihi winner Matthew Grayling lay third on the 8-year-old NRM Parklane Hawk (44.6) and Tompkins, twice a member of the New Zealand Olympic team, lay fourth at this stage on 47.3.
Change of order on cross-country
Jones continued to impress on cross-country day, making light work of John Nicholson's (NZL) demanding course which famously features a 'Winnie the Pooh' theme. Jones was one of four riders to complete within the optimum time which was to give her a two-fence advantage for the final jumping phase.
She gained breathing space when Rose suffered a glance-off with All Luck when the horse failed to sight the second element of the influential line down to the second water complex and incurred 20 penalties, dropping to sixth place. However, he wasted little time, only accruing 2.8 time penalties on his Australian Thoroughbred, the fastest horse across country in Hong Kong last year and third at Burghley in 2006. Rose also had a run-out on his other ride Santos but, remarkably, still finished within the time. Tompkins was only 2 seconds outside the optimum time, and this allowed her to move up to second place, ahead of Grayling who had incurred 5.6 time penalties. There were eight clear cross-country rounds and 12 riders completed.
Jones displays effortless confidence
The top three remained the same on the final day, with Jones displaying effortless confidence to scoop the NZ$23,000 first prize, the most valuable prize ever offered in New Zealand Eventing. There were four clear jumping rounds, with Jonathan Paget (NZL) riding Clifton Promise finishing on a clean sheet to move up to third and swap places with the 2007 winners, Clarke Johnstone (NZL) and Oakley Vision, fourth.
Jones, therefore, becomes the initial leader of the 2009 HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing rankings with 71 points, and has every chance of increasing her lead with another good performance when the series moves to her home country, at Sydney (2-3 May).
Results
1 Megan Jones/Kirby Park Irish Jester (AUS) 38.1 + 0 + 0 = 38.1
2 Heelan Tompkins/Sugoi (NZL) 47.3 + 0.8 + 0 = 48.1
3 Matthew Grayling/NRM Parklane Hawk (NZL) 44.6 + 5.6 + 4 = 54.2
4 Jonathan Paget/Clifton Promise (NZL) 61.4 + 0 + 0 = 61.4
5 Clarke Johnstone/Oakley Vision (NZL) 60.2 + 0 + 4 = 64.2
6 Shane Rose/All Luck (AUS) 41.5 + 20 (jumping) + 2.8 + 4 = 68.3
7 Kate Wood/Easy Tiger (NZL) 64.4 + 13.6 + 0 = 78
8 Clarke Johnston/Orient Express (NZL) 53.1 + 20 + 8 = 81.1
9 Shane Rose/Santos (AUS) 57.5 + 20 + 0 + 8 = 85.5
10 Alice Montgomery/Gordon (NZL) 54 + 28 + 4 = 86
WHATS NEW?
Day Three Update - Show Jumping
Day Two Update - Cross Country
Equestrian Sport NZ Statement - Sunday 11 April
Day One Update - Dressage
Rider Information and Draw available
Tentative Timetable
Welcome message from FEI President
New HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing season kicks off
Kihikihi prepares for revamped HSBC FEI World Cup Eventing
Entry form for CIC classes added
Rules for HSBC FEI World Cup Eventing added
WELCOME TO KIHIKIHI FROM THE FEI PRESIDENT
A one hour highlights package from the 2009 Mitavite International Horse Trial held at Kihikihi will be televised during June and July. The program includes highlights from the Musto CIC** and comprehensive coverage of the HSBC FEI World Cup Eventing qualifier. The program is hosted by Monica Johns with expert comment from Jacque Williams and Andrew Scott.
The program will be screened on the following dates:
Friday 26 June, 6am - Trackside
Monday 29 June, 8am - Trackside
Friday 3 July, 6am - Trackside
Monday 6 July, 8:30am, - Trackside
Monday 6 July, 3pm - The Country Channel
Monday 6 July, 9pm - The Country Channel
Saturday 11 July, 3am - Trackside
Monday 13 July, 12:30am - Trackside
Saturday 18 July, 2am - Trackside
Monday 20 July, 8:30am - Trackside
2009 DVD SALES
A DVD is available for purchase for $25 plus $8 p&p. To order your copy, either:
1. Send this form with a cheque to:
Legge Work Ltd
PO Box 32 576
Devonport
AUCKLAND 0744;
2. Or email this form to hannah@leggework.co.nz with your Visa or Mastercard details.
Name:
Address:
Contact Number:
Name on card:
Card number:
Expiry date:
No. of copies:
AUSSIE RIDER STEALS FIRST WIN OF THE HSBC FEI WORLD CUP™ EVENTING SEASON
Olympic silver medallist Megan Jones (AUS) and her home-bred Kirby Park Irish Jester proved invincible when they led from start to finish at the first HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing qualifier of 2009 at the Mitavite International Horse Trials at Kihikihi (NZL). Jones enjoyed an impressive 10-penalty margin over last year's winners, Heelan Tompkins (NZL) and Sugoi.
Unanimous judging
18 starters came before a ground jury comprising Jim Dunn (AUS), Bill Phiskie (NZL) and Joan Matheson (NZL). They were unanimous in placing Jones in first place with the only sub-40 mark after a relaxed and professional test which gave her a 3.4-penalty margin over her Hong Kong team mate, Shane Rose (AUS) on All Luck. Former triple Kihikihi winner Matthew Grayling lay third on the 8-year-old NRM Parklane Hawk (44.6) and Tompkins, twice a member of the New Zealand Olympic team, lay fourth at this stage on 47.3.
Change of order on cross-country
Jones continued to impress on cross-country day, making light work of John Nicholson's (NZL) demanding course which famously features a 'Winnie the Pooh' theme. Jones was one of four riders to complete within the optimum time which was to give her a two-fence advantage for the final jumping phase.
She gained breathing space when Rose suffered a glance-off with All Luck when the horse failed to sight the second element of the influential line down to the second water complex and incurred 20 penalties, dropping to sixth place. However, he wasted little time, only accruing 2.8 time penalties on his Australian Thoroughbred, the fastest horse across country in Hong Kong last year and third at Burghley in 2006. Rose also had a run-out on his other ride Santos but, remarkably, still finished within the time. Tompkins was only 2 seconds outside the optimum time, and this allowed her to move up to second place, ahead of Grayling who had incurred 5.6 time penalties. There were eight clear cross-country rounds and 12 riders completed.
Jones displays effortless confidence
The top three remained the same on the final day, with Jones displaying effortless confidence to scoop the NZ$23,000 first prize, the most valuable prize ever offered in New Zealand Eventing. There were four clear jumping rounds, with Jonathan Paget (NZL) riding Clifton Promise finishing on a clean sheet to move up to third and swap places with the 2007 winners, Clarke Johnstone (NZL) and Oakley Vision, fourth.
Jones, therefore, becomes the initial leader of the 2009 HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing rankings with 71 points, and has every chance of increasing her lead with another good performance when the series moves to her home country, at Sydney (2-3 May).
Results
1 Megan Jones/Kirby Park Irish Jester (AUS) 38.1 + 0 + 0 = 38.1
2 Heelan Tompkins/Sugoi (NZL) 47.3 + 0.8 + 0 = 48.1
3 Matthew Grayling/NRM Parklane Hawk (NZL) 44.6 + 5.6 + 4 = 54.2
4 Jonathan Paget/Clifton Promise (NZL) 61.4 + 0 + 0 = 61.4
5 Clarke Johnstone/Oakley Vision (NZL) 60.2 + 0 + 4 = 64.2
6 Shane Rose/All Luck (AUS) 41.5 + 20 (jumping) + 2.8 + 4 = 68.3
7 Kate Wood/Easy Tiger (NZL) 64.4 + 13.6 + 0 = 78
8 Clarke Johnston/Orient Express (NZL) 53.1 + 20 + 8 = 81.1
9 Shane Rose/Santos (AUS) 57.5 + 20 + 0 + 8 = 85.5
10 Alice Montgomery/Gordon (NZL) 54 + 28 + 4 = 86
WHATS NEW?
Day Three Update - Show Jumping
Day Two Update - Cross Country
Equestrian Sport NZ Statement - Sunday 11 April
Day One Update - Dressage
Rider Information and Draw available
Tentative Timetable
Welcome message from FEI President
New HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing season kicks off
Kihikihi prepares for revamped HSBC FEI World Cup Eventing
Entry form for CIC classes added
Rules for HSBC FEI World Cup Eventing added
WELCOME TO KIHIKIHI FROM THE FEI PRESIDENT
10-12 APRIL 2009 • KIHIKIHI DOMAIN • NEW ZEALAND
It is a pleasure and an honour to welcome you to the 2009 HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing starting with the Mitavite International Horse Trials here in Kihikihi.
On behalf of the Fédération Equestre Internationale, I commend the organisers for bringing one of our best-loved equestrian sports to a growing audience with their policy of free entry to spectators and HSBC for the support they are offering that enables this to happen. I extend a special welcome to members of the public who can experience first-hand the excitement of this thrilling sport.
Kihikihi Domain can boast the unique honour of hosting New Zealand's sole qualifying event for the 2009 HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing Final, to be held this year in Strzegom, Poland.
Eventing has made giant strides in adjusting its structure to ensure continued competition at the highest levels on the global sporting scene. As President of an international governing body of sports, I have nothing but praise for the efforts of the dedicated owners, athletes and organizers within this discipline. They have taken up the challenges of a new age and are leading the sport forward to a bigger and brighter future.
I sincerely wish all the athletes and their connections the very best for a successful event, and I thank the organisers and sponsors for their commitment to this supreme highlight of the New Zealand Eventing calendar.
HRH Princess Haya
FEI President
On behalf of the Fédération Equestre Internationale, I commend the organisers for bringing one of our best-loved equestrian sports to a growing audience with their policy of free entry to spectators and HSBC for the support they are offering that enables this to happen. I extend a special welcome to members of the public who can experience first-hand the excitement of this thrilling sport.
Kihikihi Domain can boast the unique honour of hosting New Zealand's sole qualifying event for the 2009 HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing Final, to be held this year in Strzegom, Poland.
Eventing has made giant strides in adjusting its structure to ensure continued competition at the highest levels on the global sporting scene. As President of an international governing body of sports, I have nothing but praise for the efforts of the dedicated owners, athletes and organizers within this discipline. They have taken up the challenges of a new age and are leading the sport forward to a bigger and brighter future.
I sincerely wish all the athletes and their connections the very best for a successful event, and I thank the organisers and sponsors for their commitment to this supreme highlight of the New Zealand Eventing calendar.
HRH Princess Haya
FEI President