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From isolation to the Olympic Games….Ken Lalo

Louise Parkes
January 16, 2021

FEI Talking Horses press release by Louise Parkes He’s a horseman, a sports fan, a legal expert and successful businessman, and as 2021 dawns Israel’s Ken Lalo is filled with anticipation. Because, for the very first time, his country will be represented by a Jumping team at the Olympic Games…

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Big blow for Ireland as Kenny and Thompson dissolve partnership

Louise Parkes
September 19, 2020September 19, 2020

The news that Ireland’s Darragh Kenny will no longer compete the brilliant string of horses owned by America’s Ann Thompson sent a shudder through the sport today. The 32-year-old Offaly native has risen to the no. 7 spot in the Longines World Rankings, thanks in no small part to the…

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The best is yet to come……..Federico Fernandez

Louise Parkes
July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

FEI Press Release by Louise Parkes Mexican showjumper, Federico Fernandez, had just arrived in Madrid (ESP) by train when I spoke with him last week. He was en route to a business meeting and had intended travelling by air from Valencia (ESP), but the flight was cancelled at the last…

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The King of the Ring……Pedro Cebulka

Louise Parkes
July 13, 2020July 13, 2020

FEI Press Release It sounded like he was being dive-bombed by sea-planes when I spoke with Pedro Cebulka last week. “That’s another one coming over now”, he’d say with a laugh as our conversation about his life and times had to be put on hold again and again. He and…

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The best job in Fleet Street…..Alan Smith

Louise Parkes
July 6, 2020

Talking Horses – FEI Press Release by Louise Parkes Not too many people have been to 17 Olympic Games in their lifetime, but retired British journalist Alan Smith most certainly has. In a career that spanned 48 years he reported on no less than nine Summer and eight Winter Games…

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From Wildfire to the world stage…….David Broome

Louise Parkes
June 22, 2020

FEI Press Release by Louise Parkes When I called David Broome last Tuesday he had been haymaking at Mount Ballan Manor near Chepstow in South Wales which, apart from being the family farm, is also home to the hugely popular Wales and West showgrounds. The legendary British showjumping rider is…

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Talking Horses…FEI World Cup™ Memories with Marty

Louise Parkes
April 18, 2020April 19, 2020

FEI Press Release by Louise Parkes With competition on hold due to the pandemic, this week the FEI launches a brand new series of interviews and stories. First up, one of the best-known Press Officers on the international circuit, Classic Communications’ Marty Bauman, recalls some of his personal memories of…

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Guerdat raises the roof with brilliant win in Bordeaux

Louise Parkes
February 9, 2020

FEI Press Release by Louise Parkes Germany’s Deusser lines up second, Belgium’s Bruynseels takes third in jump-off thriller Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat left spectators aghast with his brilliant victory in the 13th leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League at Bordeaux in France tonight. Riding the…

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Houtzager’s the hero as Dutch dominate Amsterdam

Louise Parkes
January 26, 2020

FEI Press Release by Louise Parkes Compatriot Smolders takes runner-up spot; Belgium’s Clemens and Bruynseels fill third and fourth places On an afternoon of Dutch delight, Marc Houtzager and the amazing mare Sterrehof’s Dante threw down an extraordinary performance to snatch victory in the twelfth leg of the Longines FEI…

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Lynch books Las Vegas ticket with brilliant win in Leipzig

Louise Parkes
January 19, 2020

FEI Press Release by Louise Parkes Stunning stallion, Dominator, finishes second for Germany’s Ahlmann Ireland’s Denis Lynch firmly secured his spot at the 2020 Longines Final when storming to victory with GC Chopin’s Bushi in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League qualifier in Leipzig, Germany today…

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