HSBC FEI European Eventing Championship Preview

All roads lead to Fontainebleau!

Fontainebleau (FRA), 22 September 2009 – Excitement is mounting for the HSBC FEI European Eventing Championship at Fontainebleau (FRA) on 23-27 September with a thrilling line-up of 18 nations who have nominated riders, of which 11 could form teams.

France is renowned for its stylish international events, but this is the first time the internationally popular venue of Fontainebleau, with its splendid, historic chateau, has held a Senior Eventing Championship since the “alternative Olympics” in 1980.

The European Championship, held biennially, began in 1953, and since its inception, Great Britain has been the most successful nation, winning 20 team golds – including the last seven – and 17 individual golds. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8213

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