His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di Pertuan Agong's Horse Bags 'Best Condition Horse' Trophy in CEI3* 160km Ride
The Edaran Classic 2008 held at the Terengganu International Endurance Park, the venue of the forthcoming World Endurance Championship 2008 in Terengganu, ended today with 8 successful completions out of 18 starters in the CEI 3* 160km ride category and 6 horse and rider teams earning their Certificate of Capability (COC).
Flag-Off at Terengganu International Endurance Park
The CEI 3* 160km riders were officially flagged off on Saturday 28 June 2008 by Yang Teramat Mulia Tengku Seri Panglima Raja Terengganu. The 80km and 40km rides were flagged off an hour later by the Chief Minister of Terengganu, YAB Dato' Ahmad Bin Said. Present at the official launch and flag-off were several other State dignitaries.
The 2008 Edaran Classic recorded a total of 63 participants.
Equine Experts At Edaran Endurance Seminar 2008
On June 27, participants attended an information and knowlege-packed seminar on endurance riding organized in conjunction with the Classic. Speakers at the half-day seminar which was also held at the Terenggau International Endurance Park, included reputed equine exercise physiologist, Dr. Kerry Ridgeway from the USA, equine nutritionist and veterinarian Dr. Peter Huntington from Australia and master farrier Mr. Kevin Crafar from New Zealand.
King Graces Prize Presentation Ceremony
The Edaran Endurance Classic 2008 culminated with a Prize Presentation ceremony and luncheon hosted by the State Government of Terengganu. The lunch was graced by His Majesty The Yang Di Pertuan Agong.
Also present at the Prize Presentation were YTM Tengku Seri Panglima Raja Terengganu, YAB Dato' Ahamd bin Said the Chief Minister of Terengganu and other State dignitaries.
Endurance Seminar
Shu'aib Ishak, Edaran