European Championships 2011, Florac - Schedule
Sunday
4th September 2011
On the
Ispagnac venue
- Welcome of the National Teams, their riders and horses
Monday
5th September 2011
On the
Ispagnac venue
- Installation of the Equine Village
- 10 am Veterinary Colloquia
Tuesday
6th September 2011
On the
Ispagnac venue
- 9 am – 8 pm Equine Village
- 8 am – 6 pm Local Breeding Show Orientation Endurance
- 2 pm Briefing of the Chefs d’Equipe
Wednesday
7th September 2011
On the
Ispagnac venue
- 9 am – 8 pm Equine Village
- 8 am – 6 pm National Breeding Final (yearlings, 2 and
3-year old foals)
Thursday
8th September 2011
On the
Ispagnac venue
- 9 am – 8 pm Equine Village
- 10 am Farrier Clinic
- 2 pm Briefing of Race Veterinaries (Officials)
At Florac
- Opening ceremony with presentation of the National Teams
- Equestrian Show
Friday
9th September 2011
On the
Ispagnac venue
- 9 am – 8 pm Equine Village
- 9 am Horses Veterinary Checks
- 2 pm Final Briefing
- 6 pm VIP drink
Saturday
10th September 2011
On the
Ispagnac venue
- 4.30 am Start of the race
- 6 pm Top 3
- 8 pm Gala Diner
- 8.30 pm Stallions Parade
- 9 am – 8 pm Equine Village
Sunday
11th September 2011
On the
Ispagnac venue
- 9 am – 8 pm Equine Village
- 9.30 am “Best Condition” judging
- 11 am General Prize Giving
TEAM SPONSORS FLORAC 2011
We have had a fantastic response from a
range of sponsors for the British Endurance Elite Team competing at the
European Championships this year, including Caldene, Performance Equestrian,
Rockfish Riders, Coolex, Gatehouse, Mark Todd Collection, Fabtek, Saddle
Exchange Saddling Solutions, Protexin, Premier Equine, Torq and Baileys, and of
course the TEAM GBR sponsors NAF, Landrover and TOGGI. Thanks to all these
companies for their generosity to our riders.
So what have these sponsors given? CALDENE are supplying the riders with white
breeches for prize-giving and other ceremonies: The Caldene collection is
designed to create style and elegance in the country/equestrian sector. Leading
the way in classic designs appropriate for country activities and competing.
For further information please contact Caldene on (01274) 711101 or visit www.caldene.co.uk.
PERFORMANCE EQUESTRIAN have produced an exclusive team GBR range
of their Perfeq water repellent riding tights for the British team competing in
Florac France in September. The tights are being supplied with a blue base and
white and red side stripes and team GBR branding on the leg. For similar riding
tights go to http://www.performance-equestrian.com/
ROCKFISH RIDERS are the European leaders in high
performance compliant ‘want to
wear’ Hi Vis, and are
delighted to be sponsoring the team riders with their products. In
designing the Flo Pink / Graphite RFLEX 3600 top-end
range, Rockfish Riders have teamed up with Reflexite the world’s leading
manufacturer of high visibility reflective products. Reflexite returns more
light than any other retro reflective technology and is the brightest compliant
prismatic tape on the market today. The wearers of these products will have a
greater chance of being seen from further away when riding on the road, or in
large open spaces. Very suitable for
endurance riders in particular, please go to www.rockfishriders.com
Leading brands COOLEX, GATEHOUSE and the MARK TODD COLLECTION, are all helping to ensure that the
British endurance team will be kitted out in style when they travel to Florac for the European Championships. With variable
temperatures expected, the Coolex Coolers have been supplied complete with
neck covers to provide added warmth when necessary, while Mark Todd Mesh
Coolers will be ideal when the weather turns hot. Gatehouse have also arranged
for their AirRider Helmet to be emblazoned with the Union Flag especially for
the team. This new riding helmet is extremely lightweight and offers excellent
ventilation so our riders will be able to keep a cool head and remain
comfortable throughout.
For further information visit: www.gatehouserange.co.uk www.coolexfactor.co.uk www.marktoddcollection.co.uk
FABTEK SOLUTIONS are delighted to be working
with Endurance GB, sponsoring the British Endurance Elite Team Riders in the
European Championships at Florac 2011. The company are supporting with
their superior antibacterial wound dressings (Meditek) and antibacterial
bandage pads (MudtekÒ). “No one likes to think of their horse getting injured,” says Joy
Coutts from Fabtek Solutions, “but accidents do happen and when they do, it’s
essential to have the right products to treat the issue. “Endurance is a
sport that is focussed on the wellbeing and health of the horses that compete
and we felt that the care shown toward the horses by this organisation was a
great reason to help. We feel our Meditek wound dressing and MudtekÒ bandage pads
will really help the team.”
Meditek wound
dressings use ZorflexÒ, an activated carbon fabric that is naturally antibacterial and
draws bacteria towards it where they are immobilised, removed from their source
of food and die. To increase the speed of the kill and enhance the
product’s antibacterial qualities, particulates of metallic silver are
integrated into the fabric. “Our Meditek dressings help to maintain a healthy
wound environment which increases healing rates. Other parts of the
dressing help absorb wound odours and other excretions and, as ZorflexÒ has been
scientifically tested, we know it works,” says Joy.
“Our MudtekÒ bandage pads
are ideal for use under bandages, during work, travelling or anything
else. They also contain ZorflexÒ so you get the benefits of a bandage pad with
antibacterial qualities.” For more information on this amazing range, see www.fabteksolutions.com, email or call
07794094011.
SADDLE EXCHANGE SADDLING SOLUTIONS
have been supplying a range of reactorpanel saddles to endurance riders in the UK for over ten years. Saddle Exchange Saddling Solutions have spent time searching
the world for a quality range of synthetic tack to compliment their endurance
saddles and recently found the manufacturers they were looking for in The USA
and close to home here in the UK. They are delighted to launch their new
specialist Comfort Endurance Range of endurance tack including matching
bridles, reins and breastplates in a wide variety of colours with their
sponsorship of The British Endurance Team for the European Championships in Florac, France 2011.
Each of the six
team members are being supplied with a matching set from the Comfort Endurance Elite Range. The tack is made from Beta, which has the quality soft,
malleable 'feel' of leather but with all the convenience of synthetic tack and
Biothane on request. It can also be personalised with a striking
'embroidered' pattern in your chosen colours. The Team bridles will, of
course, have the pattern in patriotic red, white and blue!
Dean, Gini and the rest of the Saddle
Exchange Saddling Solutions Team wish the British Endurance Team every success
for 2011. Contact: Saddle Exchange Saddling Solutions on 0844 800 8564, go to: www.saddleexchange.com
or email
PROTEXIN EQUINE PREMIUM is proud to
be sponsoring the British Team Elite Squad riders at
the Europeans Championship at Florac in September.
Protexin have supplied The British Team Elite Squad riders
with a tub of Gut Balancer and Quick Fix which will be used on the run up to,
and during, the Europeans Championships.
Probiotic
supplements are of great importance during competition season as they are the
non-medicinal solution to helping horses stay healthy and managing specific
conditions cost effectively. The Protexin Equine Premium range comprises of
four innovative products Gut Balancer, Quick Fix, Acid Ease and Recover Aid of
which all have great benefits in helping horse owners get their horses ready
for the competition season. Gut Balancer and Quick Fix are essential products
for riders to give to their horses during competition season as Gut Balancer
is an everyday supplement containing probiotics, prebiotics and yeast on a
palatable grass meal base which encourages normal digestive function in a
horse. This is a great everyday supplement to keep the horse it tip top
condition when competing. Quick Fix a highly concentrated
probiotic and prebiotic paste to rapidly re-establish the horses gut microflora
in times of stress or change, including travelling (especially to a
competition), worming and antibiotic treatment. This product is a more natural solution
over a pharmaceutical sedative.
For further
information please visit: www.equinepremium.com
PREMIER EQUINE have offered the elite
team riders discounted products from their website http://www.premierequine.co.uk/ and TORQ have offered discounts on their energy products
too http://www.torqfitness.co.uk BAILEYS HORSE FEEDS have arranged the transport of the
team feed to Florac http://www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk/
