The inspection for the dressage and jumping horses set to compete at the 2015 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final and LONGINES FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final took place on Tuesday morning in the main arena at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The horses were presented to the FEI Ground Jury for inspection prior to the start of competition which takes place April 15-19. The FEI World Cup™ Finals has returned to the United States for the first time since 2009, and provides a unique opportunity to witness the world’s best horses and riders in both show jumping and dressage competing under one roof.
All eighteen dressage horses set to compete in the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final passed inspection including Valegro, the ride of Great Britain’s Charlotte Dujardin, who is looking to reclaim the World Cup™ title they won last year’s Final in Lyon, France. There was one tense moment when Spanish rider Morgan Barbancon Mestre’s horse Painted Black got excited and broke loose, knocking his rider over. It took a few minutes for officials to catch the black stallion in the arena, but no one was injured in the incident including horse and rider.
The two former FEI World Cup™ Dressage Champions who will be looking to reclaim their title include Edward Gal of The Netherlands who claimed victory in 2010, and U.S. rider Steffen Peters who won the title in 2009 – the last time the FEI World Cup™ Finals were held in Las Vegas. Riders from nine countries will be represented at the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final and include: Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, The Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Sweden and U.S.A.
The inspection for the jumping horses due to compete at the 2015 LONGINES FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final took place in the afternoon. Reigning champion Cornet d’Amour, passed inspection without issue and will be looking to reclaim the title with his rider Daniel Deusser of Germany. Of all 57 horses that were presented, only U.S. rider Will Simpson’s horse, The Dude, was held for re-inspection which will take place tomorrow.
Riders from 19 countries will be competing for the coveted LONGINES FEI World Cup™ Jumping trophy, and include three-time World Cup™ champion Marcus Ehning of Germany (2010, 2006, 2003) , as well as U.S. riders Rich Fellers who was crowned Champion in 2012, and Beezie Madden who claimed victory in 2013. The countries represented include: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Spain, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Qatar, Russia, Switzerland, Sweden and U.S.A.
The Reem Acra FEI World CupTM Dressage Final includes Thursday afternoon’s Grand Prix and Saturday afternoon’s Grand Prix Freestyle as well as the Las Vegas Dressage Showcase on Friday.
The LONGINES FEI World CupTM Jumping Final includes Thursday evening’s one-round speed class, Friday evening’s jump-off class and Sunday afternoon’s two-round Final, as well as Saturday evening’s $75,000 Canadian Pacific Grand Prix of Las Vegas.
Spectators have the opportunity to experience the heated competition featuring world-renowned horses and riders while also enjoying the entertainment that has given Las Vegas its worldwide reputation. From laser light shows to acrobats to fireworks and Vegas show girls, this event dazzles from start to finish.
VIP guests of the FEI World Cup™ Finals are being treated to top amenities that can’t be duplicated anywhere else in the world at the Taylor Harris Club presented by The National Horse Show. The Taylor Harris Club includes a private VIP hospitality area complete with deluxe food and beverages as well as VIP preferred parking.
Started in 1979, the FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final is an annual international showdown among the world’s best show jumping horses and riders. In the 36 Finals held through 2014, Germany (10) and the United States (9) have emerged with the most titles, having won the championship nineteen times between them. Previous FEI World Cup™ Jumping Finals held in the United States include Baltimore (1980), Tampa (1989), Del Mar, CA (1992) and Las Vegas (2000, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009).
First held in 1986, the FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final features the world’s best dressage horses and riders. The United States has won the championship twice – in 2003 (Debbie McDonald with Brentina) and 2009 (Steffen Peters with Ravel). The Final has been held in the U.S. in Los Angeles (1995) and Las Vegas (2005, 2007, 2009).
Las Vegas Events is a private, not-for-profit organization that serves as the exclusive major special events agency for the city. Founded in 1982, LVE is funded by hotel room tax. Through its Signature Event initiative, LVE has created a model to integrate all elements of special events and formally improve communication between event producers and Las Vegas’ hotel properties and sponsors. Since 1991, Las Vegas Events has produced, presented or supported more than 600 events.
For further information, please visit the World Cup’s website at www.worldcuplasvegas.com
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SCHEDULE
Timezone: Las Vegas (GMT -7)
Wednesday, 15 April 2015
9:30am – Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Warm-Up
1:30pm – Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Warm-Up
Thursday, 16 April 2015
Noon – Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Grand Prix
7pm – Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final I
Friday, 17 April 2015
7:00am – Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Freestyle Rehearsal*
Noon – Las Vegas Dressage Showcase
7pm – Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final II
Saturday, 18 April 2015
Noon – Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final (Freestyle)
7pm – Canadian Pacific Grand Prix of Las Vegas
Sunday, 19 April 2015
Noon – Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final III
BROADCAST TIMES FEI TV
Timezone: Vienna (GMT +1)
Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Grand Prix
16.04.2015 | 20:50
Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final I
17.04.2015 | 03:50
Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final II
18.04.2015 | 03:50
Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle
18.04.2015 | 20:50
Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final III
19.04.2015 | 20:50
START- and RESULT LISTS
COMPETITORS JUMPING
Title defender Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping
Daniel Deusser (GER) – Cornet D’Amour
Arab League
Bassem Hassan Mohammed (QAT) – Victoria
Sheikh Ali Bin Khalid Al Thani (QAT) – First Devision
New Zealand League
Katie Laurie (NZL) – Kiwi Iron Mark
South America South League
Joao Eduardo Ferreira de Carvalho (BRA) – Ragtime Rouge
Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Western European League
Steve Guerdat (SUI) – Albführen’s Paille
Bertram Allen (IRL) – Molly Malone V
Kevin Staut (FRA) – Estoy Aqui de Muze HDC / Silvana HDC
Marco Kutscher (GER) – Cornet’s Cristallo
Marcus Ehning (GER) – Singular LS La Silla
Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) – VDL Groep Verdi TN N.O.P.
Douglas Lindelöw (SWE) – Casello
Jur Vrieling (NED) – VDL Zirocco Blue N.O.P.
Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) – Cool and Easy
Martin Fuchs (SUI) – PSG Future
Geir Gulliksen (NOR) – Edesa S Banjan
Pénélope Leprevost (FRA) – Vagabond de la Pomme
Sergio Alvarez Moya (ESP) – Carlo 273
Luca Maria Moneta (ITA) – Connery
Pius Schwizer (SUI) – Toulago
Gerco Schröder (NED) – GLOCK’s Cognac Champblanc
Jos Verlooy (BEL) – Domino
Patrice Delaveau (FRA) – Orient Express HDC
Extra athletes:
Lucy Davis (USA) – Barron
Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) – Fair Light van’t Heike
Central European League
Kristaps Neretnieks (LAT) – Romanee Cece
Vladimir Beletskiy (RUS) – Rocketman 2
Andis Varna (LAT) – KS Coradina
North America East Coast League
Todd Minikus (USA) – Babalou 41
Laura Kraut (USA) – Nouvelle
Elizabeth Madden (USA) – Simon
Jack Towell (USA) – Lucifer V
Kirsten Coe (USA) – Czardas 30 / Baronez
McLain Ward (USA) – HH Carlos / Rothchild
Katherina A. Dinan (USA) – Stakorado
North America West Coast League
Richard Fellers (USA) – Flexible
Karl Cook (USA) – Jonkheer Z
Vinton Karrasch (USA) – Coral Reef Baloufino / Coral Reef Follow Me II
North America East and West Coast Leagues: Canada
Chris Sorensen (CAN) – Bobby
North America East and West Coast Leagues: Mexico
Manuel Alvarez Ruigalindo (MEX) – Spirit Magic
Everardo Hegewisch Diaz Infante (MEX) – Electric 2
COMPETITORS DRESSAGE
Title defender Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage
Charlotte Dujardin (GBR) – Valegro
Western European League
Edward Gal (NED) – GLOCK’s Undercover
Jessica von Bredow-Werndl (GER) – Unee BB
Fabienne Lütkemeier (GER)- D’Agostino
Isabell Werth (GER) – Don Johnson / El Santo
Hans Peter Minderhoud (NED) – GLOCK’s Flirt
Agnete Kirk Thinggaard (DEN) – Jojo
Morgan Barbancon Mestre (ESP) – Painted Black
Paulinda Friberg (SWE) – Di Lapponia T
Malin Hamilton (SWE) – Fleetwood
Central European League
Elena Sidneva (RUS) – Romeo Star
Tatiana Dorofeeva (RUS) – Kartsevo Upperville
North American League
Steffen Peters (USA) – Legolas 92
Laura Graves (USA) – Verdades
Extra athletes
Lars Petersen (DEN) – Mariett
Mikala Gundersen (DEN) – My Lady
Inessa Merkulova (RUS) – Mister X
Terhi Stegars (FIN) – Axis TSF
WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS of the last 15 YEARS
2013/14
Jumping: Daniel Deusser (GER)
Dressage: Charlotte Dujardin (GBR)
2012/2013
Jumping: Beezie Madden (USA)
Dressage: Helen Langenhaneberg (GER)
2011/2012
Jumping: Rich Fellers (USA)
Dressage: Adelinde Cornelissen (NED)
2010/2011
Jumping: Christian Ahlmann (GER)
Dressage: Adelinde Cornelissen (NED)
2009/2010
Jumping: Marcus Ehning (GER)
Dressage: Edward Gal (NED)
2008/2009
Jumping: Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER)
Dressage: Steffen Peters (USA)
2007/2008
Jumping: Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER)
Dressage: Anky van Grunsven (NED)
2006/2007
Jumping: Beat Mändli (SUI)
Dressage: Isabell Werth (GER)
2005/2006
Jumping: Marcus Ehning (GER)
Dressage: Anky van Grunsven (NED)
2004/2005
Jumping: Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER)
Dressage: Anky van Grunsven (NED)
2003/2004
Jumping: Bruno Brouqpsault (FRA)
Dressage: Anky van Grunsven (NED)
2002/2003
Jumping: Marcus Ehning (GER)
Dressage: Debbie McDonald (USA)
2001/2002
Jumping: Otto Becker (GER)
Dressage: Ulla Salzgeber (GER)
2000/2001
Jumping: Markus Fuchs (SUI)
Dressage: Ulla Salzgeber (GER)
1999/2000
Jumping: Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA)
Dressage: Anky van Grunsven (NED)
