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FEI WORLD CUP JUMPING NEWS Another Kenyan shimmering in broader circles South African jumper banned by FEI following horse's failed doping test By Innocent Immaculate - This statute took a couple of years to complete under the skilful hand of Mark Coreth, a former Blues and Royals officer. ‘What a relief,’ he said of the Queen’s approval. It is always a nervous moment for an artist as his creation is shown to the world. When a dreadful picture of the Queen’s first Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill, was unveiled, he sarcastically hailed it as a ‘remarkable example of modern art’. Frankel in bronze, already met with the approval of the wonder horse’s late trainer, Sir Henry Cecil' widow, Lady Cecil. She had been given a sneak preview with a tear in her eye. Frankel, now at stud in his own world, will forever face the winner’s enclosure at Ascot, his home for five of 14 wins, during an illustriously, un-matched reality. Frankel has been conservatively valued at $120 million. His temperament, wisdom, style, and charisma, are proportionate to paralyzing genius levels. AFRICAN HERITAGE Get this. Mark Coreth is son of a Muthaiga Club Member, the late Maurice Coreth. Mark was brought up on the family farm in Kenyan Highlands, enjoying African wildlife to its maximum. After attending preparatory school, Mark left Kenya to join the Blues and Royals, spending time with Regimen in Europe, and, 1982 Falkland hostilities. Upon returning to England, Mark was commissioned to make a silver sculpture of his regiment's Drum Horse "Belisarius," for the Warrant Officer's Mess. Later, a second cast in bronze, became Household Cavalry's wedding present to the Duke and Duchess of York. Entirely self-taught, drawing heavily on Kenyan 'savoire faire' exposure, Mark has since used his remarkable powers to build up an international reputation for mastery of portraying animals in motion. Mark was selected from eight other artists to create Frankel's sculpture. After several visits to the stables, measuring and studying Frankel's poise, Mark drew up a range of initial sketches. Back in his studio, he was able to create an aluminium wire skeleton, covered it in clay, then boom! Frankel came alive as a bronze in tall powerful, magnificence. "Having a sculpture of the finest racehorse ever, unveiled by the Queen at racing's greatest venue, was quite daunting, but an incredible honor." South African jumper Jonathan Clarke has been provisionally suspended by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) after horse Felix Van De Mispelaere tested positive fo a banned substance following their victory at a CSI1 W event in August. Clarke topped the standings on home soil in Polokwane, the duo's second win of the season, but has now been hit by a ban after a sample taken from the horse found traces of Minoxidil. The substance is on the FEI prohibited list as it is a vasodilator, which causes blood vessels to dilate, which brings about an increase in blood flow. Felix Van De Mispelaere has been suspended for two months and both the athlete and the horse owner have the opportunity to appeal the decision at an FEI tribunal to request the lifting of the respective bans, which came into effect on October 21, the date of notification. . Liam Morgan for insidethegames.biz Sadness of steeplechasing Champion Steeplechaser, Divine Fortune, tumbles over the 10th and final fence at Saratoga's $150,000 Turf Writers Cup. By Innocent Immaculate The 12-year-old chestnut gelding fell so badly after leading throughout for 2 miles. As a multiple graded stakes winner, owned by William Pape and trainer Jonathan Sheppard, Divine Fortune did get up, but, had to be euthanized after it was determined he fractured a shoulder in the spill, and couldn't be saved. Makari also had a fatal accident, same place, in 2014. Jockey Darren Nagle escaped injury, but was totally inconsolable. Divine Fortune is the seventh fatality at the current Saratoga meeting. Four horses died during their respective races, and another three while training. The E.A. Equestrian ■ OCT-DEC-2015 36
INTERNATIONAL NEWS FEI to establish working group to review dressage training methods By Michael Pavitt A working group is to be established by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) to review Annex XIII of the Dressage Stewards Manual, which focuses on training methods. The decision to create the group was made following a meeting of the FEI Dressage Committee and stakeholders in the sport at the governing body’s headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. While the exact composition of the group is yet to be established, the FEI have stated it will include representatives from the International Dressage Riders Club and the International Dressage Trainers Club, the FEI steward general, a veterinary expert and a representative of the Dressage Committee. After the full make-up of the group is decided they will be tasked with examining training methods for dressage, with the aim that they will present their findings to the FEI Bureau for approval after a couple of months. The meeting of the Dressage Committee was led by its chairman Frank Kemperman, while FEI Starting up early President Ingmar De Vos was also present to welcome representatives from dressage stakeholder clubs and the European Equestrian Federation. In addition to the decision to form the working group, discussions were also held over stewarding, including the monitoring of pre-competition training techniques and judging. “This was a very constructive meeting,” said Kemperman. “There was a lot of solid debate and interesting proposals about stewarding and judging. “It was very good to reach agreement on the formation of a working group to review and, if necessary, revise Annex XIII of the Dressage Stewards Manual.” Proposals for new competition formats and issues surrounding the education, support and respect for officials were among the areas discussed at length, with the debate set to continue with another Dressage Committee meeting this week. Following the second meeting, proposals will then be put forward at the FEI General Assembly, which is due to take place in Puerto Rico from November 10 to 13. Goodnight and God Bless Veronica Scott-Mason A young child improvising a dog for a horse. Certainly thinking ahead of her times. By Innocent Immaculate While remitting comfort to family and friends of Veronica Anne Scott-Mason, who passed away peacefully in Dorrigo, New South Wales, it is true that many of our younger readers will not have heard of the tall, exquisitely private lady, who left Kenya in high esteem. Veronica and her husband John, were wealthy enough to set up Hazelwood Stud at Southbrook, Towoomba, where they trained race-horses successfully. The happy couple were avid fanatics of Ngong racing, training the very best graded thoroughbreds at their ranch in Molo. Julie McCann remembers how Veronica supported her mission as a jockey, when she starting out many years ago. Veronica also used to be an air-race competitor, and, major farmer, supplying a variety of all sorts of equine food to rural establishments. Veronica thought nothing of hard work. She enjoyed every minute of her life in Africa, producing winners of many denominations, from Nurseries to Classics. Those of maturity will remember certain names like Mirror, Glass Slipper, Torvale, and, Torland, whom she shared with Kay Spiers. Those mentioned were each multiple Cup specialists. Adjusting to life in Queensland was not instant, especially as Veronica did not totally agree with their basic methodology of training. It seemed fairly rugged and harsh, compared to greater areas like Sydney, Perth, or, Melbourne. A ‘kwaheri’ for Veronica will be held 14 November, noon-time, at Bruce Nightingale’s Njoro Stud. Lunch and sentiments are sifting into an auction of original paintings, proceeds of which would be strictly dedicated to the Donkey Trust, and, KSPCA (Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals). The E.A. Equestrian ■ OCT-DEC-2015 37
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