OVERVIEW

The FEI Asian Eventing Championships 25-28 July 2013

The first FEI Asian Eventing Championships is to be held at the Thai Polo & Equestrian Club, Pattaya, Thailand between 25th and 28th October 2012. Governed by the Fdration Equestre Internationale (FEI), the organization that establishes the rules and regulations for the conduct of international equestrian events, the Championships is the first ever FEI regional eventing championships to be held in Asia region and serves as another large regional event equivalent to the Asian Games. Among the worlds top riders, the up-and-coming Asian riders i.e. Nina Ligon (THA), Alex Hua Tian (CHN) and Kenki Sato (JPN) are making themselves shine in various world-class competitions and praised by international media. Asia is now ready to step up to the world and uplift the standard of Eventing in Asia. Organized by Thailand Equestrian Federation (TEF) and South East Asian Equestrian Federation (SEAEF), and the Thai Polo & Equestrian Club, FEI Asian Eventing Championships aims to put forward the continuous development of Eventing in Asia to rise to the top and benchmark with the American and European ones. The Championships will use the same competition format as Asian Games and run every four years in between each Asian games to ensure the sports development continues. Welcome to the FEI Asian Eventing Championships 2013!

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
HONORARY ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Harald Link, President of Thailand Equestrian Federation Kanokphand Chulakasem, Governor of Sports Authority of Thailand Phongthep Chiaravanont, Vice President of Thailand Equestrian Federation Nunthinee Tanner, Vice President of Thailand Equestrian Federation Gen. M.R. Krita Kritakara, Vice President of Thailand Equestrian Federation Major Gen. Kiattikhun Sudhirak, Treasurer of Thailand Equestrian Federation

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Event Director: Col. Fuangvich Aniruth-Deva Show Secretary: Nara Ketusingha Competition Manager: Chalermcharn Yotviriyapanit Media Relations: Nancy Chueykamhang Sponsor Relations: Thitaporn Sukpracha International Liaison: Korawij Devahastin Na Ayudhya Show Office: Pakin Chamswad Venue Manager: Surapol Puthapitak Stable Manager: Dr. Teerapol Sathaporn

GROUND JURY
President: William Phiskie (NZL) Member: Ronald Paterson (AUS) Member: Sumiko Suzuki (JPN)

TECHNICAL DELEGATE
Foreign Technical Delegate: Geoff Sinclair (AUS) Assistant Technical Delegate: Chalermcharn Yotviriyapanit (THA)

COURSE DESIGNER
Course Designer: John Nicholson (NZL) Show Jumping Course Designer: Phuttiphat Sethchaivuth (THA)

STEWARD
Chief Steward: Piyathida Yodteerak (THA)

VETERINARIAN
Foreign Veterinary Delegate: Dr Wallace Bruce Niederer (NZL) Associate Veterinarian: Dr Metha Chanda (THA) Associate Veterinarian: Dr Worakij Cherdchutham (THA) Treating Veterinarian: Dr. Suteera Siripan (THA)

APPEAL COMMITTEE
President: Gen. M.R. Krita Kritakara (THA) Member: Larasati Gading (INA) Member: Peradach Patanachan (THA)

ORGANIZERS
Organized by Thailand Equestrian Federation (TEF), the South East Asian Equestrian Federation (SEAEF) and the Thai Polo & Equestrian Club. The Thailand Equestrian Federation (TEF) has developed equestrianism in Thailand since 1976 organizing national and international events. TEF has developed local talent winning medals at SEA Games, Asian Games and Olympic Games. South East Asian Equestrian Federation (SEAEF) was formed in 2008 and is represented by eight SEA nations - Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar. SEAEF aims to develop equestrian activities and competitions within the region to world-class standards and also promote the development of coaching programmes among SEAEF members. Thai Polo & Equestrian Club is Thailands first class complete facilities polo and equestrian sports club. The Thai Polo & Equestrian Club regularly hosts major international events like the SEA Games for equestrian well as many competitions at national level such as Thailand Championship and Presidents Cup.

OFFICIAL SPONSORS
MAIN SPONSORS
Sports Authority of Thailand CTH Public Company Limited Thai Polo & Equestrian Club B.GRIMM Group

PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS

Flight Experience Bangkok K-Village Prestige Saddle Italy Mitavite HorseMove Thailand Bangkok Hospital Pattaya Tourism Authority of Thailand

COMPETITION
WHAT IS EVENTING?
Eventing could be termed an equestrian triathlon, the ultimate equestrian contest combining the three disciplines of dressage, cross-country and show jumping. Eventing originated with the military. The purpose was to create a competition in which officers and horses could be tested for any challenges that could occur on or off duty. It also provided a basis to compare training standards between the cavalries of different countries. Eventing includes individual and team competitions. Each competitor rides the same horse on separate and consecutive days.

EVENT PROGRAMME
DATE TIME
16:00

EVENT
FEI ASIAN Eventing Championships CIC-CH 1* - Horse Inspection #1 FEI World Jumping Challenge CAT A,B,C Horse Inspection

17:00 July 25 18:00

FEI ASIAN Eventing Championships CIC-CH 1* - Technical Briefing

19:00

Opening Ceremony & Welcome Party

08:00 10:00

FEI ASIAN Eventing Championships CIC-CH 1* - Dressage Team Competition Endurance CEI 1* - Horse Inspection

13:00-14:00 July 26 15:00-16:00

FEI World Jumping Challenge CAT C 100 cm (Round 1 & 2) FEI World Jumping Challenge CAT B 110 cm (Round 1 & 2)

17:00

Endurance CEI 1* - Technical Briefing FEI World Jumping Challenge CAT A 120 cm (Round 1 & 2)

17:00 18:00

08:00

FEI ASIAN Eventing Championships CIC-CH 1* - Cross Country FEI World Jumping Challenge CAT C 100 cm (Round 3 & 4) FEI World Jumping Challenge CAT B 110 cm (Round 3 & 4) Endurance CEI 1* 80 km FEI World Jumping Challenge CAT A 120 cm (Round 3 & 4) FEI ASIAN Eventing Championships CIC-CH 1*-Horse Inspection #2 FEI ASIAN Eventing Championships CIC-CH 1*- Show Jumping Prize Presentation - FEI ASIAN Eventing Championships, FEI World Jumping Challenge, CEI 1* 80 km

13:00-14:00

July 27

15:00-16:00

17:00

17:00 18:00

08:00

July 28

09:00

11:00

COMPETITORS
THAILAND
Weerapat Pitakanonda Supap Khaw-Ngam Korntawat Samran Thanaporn Chavatanont Preecha Khunchan Naphatra Lertsilpjaroen Dasskorn Pimkhalee Bundit Rattanamalee Supanut Wannakool

INDONESIA
Pingkan Motira Asep Lesmana Andry Prasetyono Jendry Palandeng

HONG KONG
Yuan Yan Annie Ho

JAPAN
Atsushi Negishi

INDONESIA
Lt. Col. Sangram Singh Maj. Danni Swittens M S Rathore Ald. Rajender Singh Yadev

FAST FACTS
- The FEI Asia Eventing Championship 2013 ( #AECH2013) is the first ever FEI Regional Eventing Championship held in Asia - Our motto "Asia is rising. Together we can make a history." - The event is the result of the cooperation of Thailand Equestrian Federation (TEF), South East Asian Equestrian Federation (SEAEF) and Thai Polo & Equestrian Club. - FEI Asia Eventing Championship will use the same format as Asian Games and will run every four years in between each Asian games to ensure the continuous development of the sports. - In AECH 2013, 19 athletes from 5 nations (HKG, INA, IND, JPN, THA) will be competing for Team and Individual competitions. - 2012 marks the year of success when two Asian countries Japan and Thailand claimed their existences in the Eventing world by participating in Eventing Olympics against the world's top riders. - During the 2012 Olympic qualification, Japanese riders secured the Team Qualifier slot for Asia-Pacific nations against the Australians at the Fidelity Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials (GBR). - Team Japan in Olympics includes Kenki Sato, Yoshiaki Oiwa, Toshiyuki Tanaka, Takayuki Yumira, and Atsushi Negishi. - Thai rider Nina Lamsam Ligon qualified her first Olympic in 2012 with the ranking in the Second place in Asia & Oceania region (FEI Regional Group VIII). She is the first female eventer from Asia ever compete in the Olympics and being the youngest rider competing at London 2012. Nina finished at the 41st out of 74 competitors. - Nina Lamsam Ligon won the FEI HSBC Rising Star award in 2011. The award was given to one under 21 years old rider worldwide and across all riding disciplines, for outstanding talent and commitment. She is # 38 on the FEI HSBC World ranking list (as of March 1st, 2012). - In 2013, there are 60 riders from 7 Nations in Asia compete internationally (Japan 14, Korea 0, China 1, Thailand 8, Hong Kong 1, Kazakhstan 3, Qatar 0, Indonesia 4, India 29) (Info via the HSBC World Ranking www.fei.org; updated 17.7.13) - Back in 2010 when the Guangzhou Asian Games took place, there are 7 nations participated in Eventing Competition (JPN, THA, CHN, HKG, KOR, KAZ, QAT). - By end of 2010, there are 76 riders from 7 nations still competing actively in International circuit (Japan 17, Korea 4, China 19, Thailand 9, Hong Kong 8, Kazakhstan 0, Qatar 0, Indonesia 10, India 9). (Info via the HSBC World Ranking www.fei.org; updated 31.12.10)

THAI POLO - OFFICIAL COMPETITION VENUE

The FEI Asian Eventing Championship will be held at the Thai Polo and Equestrian Club. Set in over 500 acres of countryside, overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, adjacent to rolling protected hills, the club is most suitable for equestrian sports. Only one hour away from the Bangkok International Airport, the Thai Polo & Equestrian Club provides a joyful, exciting and unforgettable experience. The club boasts three full size and one practice polo field designed by the legendary Jim Gilmore of Ellerston, Australia and Alejandro Lavista Llanos, one of Argentinas best polo field designers. The Thai Polo & Equestrian Club created the international-standard, world-class, facilities for equestrian sports and has hosted a number of major events including: SEA Games for Eventing 2007 International Eventing Competition CIC 1*, CCI 1*, CIC 2** from 2007-2013 Thailand Championships 2008-2013 for Dressage, Jumping, Eventing, Endurance Presidents Cup 2008-2013 for Dressage, Jumping, Eventing, Endurance

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
FEI Asian Eventing Championships has a comprehensive commercial sponsorship and partnership program that enables corporate Asia to get involved with the equestrian world. For more information, please contact thaiequestrian@yahoo.com

TARGET AUDIENCES
International and local equestrian fans Sports enthusiasts Families Youth Tourists Business International & local media Thai government Tourism, Hospitality and Sports

SUPPORTING EVENTS
International Show Jumping Events FEI World Jumping Challenge 2013 (Youth Olympic 2014 Qualified Competition) International Endurance Competition CEI 1* 80 Km Trade Village include all things lifestyle as well as equestrian VIP Booth Performance & Entertainment

PREVIOUS SPONSORS
B.GRIMM MaxWin Sports Authority of Thailand Muangthai Life Assurance GPP International Co., Ltd. Thai AirAsia Co., Ltd. BMW Automobile Coca-Cola Bangkok Hospital

PREVIOUS MEDIA PARTNERS

TrueVisions Siamsports ThaiPBS Channel 3 Daily News Matichon Bangkok Post Thailand Tatler Prestige Thailand

VISIT PATTAYA
One of the hottest beach-resort destinations in Thailand, Pattaya may not be idyllic but it certainly makes up for it with a wide variety of activities, accommodation and nightlife venues. Pattaya is a popular beach resort on the Gulf of Thailand just 150 km. southeast of Bangkok - a mere two-hour drive. Pattayas pulsating nightlife is well known, but local authorities have, in recent years, improved the quality of the beaches and reinvented the resort as a more family-friendly destination. Today, hundreds of thousands of visitors are drawn each year to Pattaya to windsurf, water ski, swim, sunbathe, snorkel, sail, or take trips to nearby islands. Other activities include Bungee jumping, cycling, skydiving, goKarting, Muay Thai (Thai boxing), and Paintball. Golfers, both novice and expert, are well catered to as well, with a wide selection of golf courses around Pattaya. Another major draw for visitors to Pattaya is the wide selection of restaurants serving some of Thailand's freshest seafood. Due to the high number of expatriate foreigners in Pattaya there is also an excellent selection of authentic foreign eateries serving French, Italian, Swiss, German, Hungarian, Scandinavian, English, Indian, Arabic, Japanese, and Chinese cuisine. Drawing such a large number of diverse visitors from across the world, its no surprise that Pattaya also boasts an incredible choice of accommodation. Those on a tight budget and those with money to spend are equally able to find rooms to suit their needs. Visitors can always find some peaceful beach time at nearby Jomtien beach, just 3 kilometers south. Just over one hour from Bangkoks Suvarnabhumi Airport, Pattaya is a lively beach town that draws visitors from around the world. With activities that include a wide array of water sports, golf, shopping, cabaret shows, an elephant village, and fascinating museums, its impossible not to have an action-packed Pattaya holiday. Unless of course its relaxation you crave, in which case there are beach chairs and umbrellas lining the Pattaya shore, where wandering vendors will cater to your every need: from barbequed shrimp to a foot massage. Pattaya is certainly a Thai beach resort that meets the needs of any visitor on any budget. Hotels and places of interest in the AECH area include: The Sheraton Pattaya, less than 30 minutes away, combining high standards of service with the warmth of Thai hospitality. The Amari Orchid Resort and Tower at the northern end of Pattaya Bay with a grand total of 525 luxury rooms and suites The Horseshoe Point Resort - just 10 minutes (4km) away A choice of more than a dozen golf courses including just next door the Siam Country Club, one of the best golf courses in the Thai Eastern Seaboard and one of the oldest in Thailand A wide variety of water sports on offer at the Maprachan Reservior or on the beaches of Pattaya The Royal Varuna Yacht Club

The Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden The Silver Lake Vineyard Numerous Thai temples including the Sanctuary of Truth

CONTACT US
MEDIA
Chalermcharn Yotviriyapanit Mobile: +66 8 1 810 5677 Email: horsemove.th@gmail.com

MARKETING & SPONSORSHIPS

Nara Ketusingha Manager Thailand Equestrian Federation Mobile: +66 8 7 504 6373 Tel: +66 2 710 3165, +66 2 710 3166 Fax: +66 2 7308160 Email: thaiequestrian@yahoo.com