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[RC] [Endurance Riding: News] Malaysia: Sultan's Cup Invites ForeignRiders - Steph TeeterThe 2007 Sultan's Cup Terengganu Endurance Challenge will be held November 9-11 at Terengganu International Endurance Park, Terengganu, Malaysia. The second running of this prestigious 160km Endurance challenge will also be the official test event for the 2008 World Endurance Championship (November 6-9, 2008). In addition to Malaysia's best horses and riders, several competitors from around the world will be there to test the course with their own horses, and experience first hand the unique challenges of Endurance riding in the tropics. 19 riders from 9 countries have been invited to participate in this event. The Organizing Committee is covering the costs of travel and accommodation for each rider, a groom and a horse. All horses will be flown to Kuala Lumpur and than transported by van to Terengganu, where they will be housed at quarantine barns in Terengganu International Endurance Park. The horses and riders are expected to be on site by October 20, allowing approximately 3 weeks for rest and acclimation. The following riders have confirmed attendance at the 2007 Sultan's Cup Terengannu Endurance Challenge: Foreign Riders Argentina * Mercedes Tapia - NSG Clarisasha * Ismael Luis Pasini - Thomas Belgium * Leonard Liesens - Kiria Brazil * Mariana Cesarino Steinbruch - Kaoma KT * Maria Vitoria Liberal Lins - Filoteu Rach * Leo Steinbruch - EHK Cristal France * Stephane Chazel - Istanboul * Jack Begaud - Idais Tobiha * Virginie Atger - Idefix D'Aurabelle Italy * Chiara Rosi - Pieskal Japan * Seiichi Hasumi - SMR Fayette de Cameo Qatar * Abdul Rahman Al Sulaitin - Saruk Nasra * Atta Mohamed Peer - Pasha * Essa Ahmed Al Mannai - Moniqi Danilee Spain * Maria Mercedes Alvarez Ponton - Ipso De La Drome USA * Heather Reynolds - CP Magestic / Dream On * Kathy Brunjes - Theatric * John Crandell III - HH Saba Shams * Margaret Mary Sleeper - Heraldic -- Posted By Steph Teeter to Endurance Riding: News at 10/16/2007 06:57:00 PM
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