The HPow er Group London Olympia CSIW, CAIW, CDIW Royal Windsor - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
The HPow er Group London Olympia CSIW, CAIW, CDIW Royal Windsor - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Modernising the Sport The HPow er Group London Olympia CSIW, CAIW, CDIW Royal Windsor CHIO Euston Park CEI3* Major Commemorative Events UK Government Fdration Equestre I nternationale, Endurance Forum 2017, 02.05.2017
The HPow er Group
- London Olympia CSIW, CAIW, CDIW
- Royal Windsor CHIO
- Euston Park CEI3*
- Major Commemorative Events – UK
Government
Modernising the Sport
Fédération Equestre I nternationale, Endurance Forum 2017, 02.05.2017
Endurance is a hidden gem
- Conceived as a closed sport
- RWE Video Liked by over 100,000
people
- Euston Park promotional video released
Last Friday had 44,000 positive views by Sunday night
- Lack of understanding in the wider
equestrian community
Modernising the Sport
Fédération Equestre I nternationale, Endurance Forum 2017, 02.05.2017
TO EDUCATE YOU HAVE TO ENTERTAI N
- A willingness to encourage Sponsors and
Team Principles
- In all other Equine Sports Owners and
Sponsors are allowed in The Paddock with and without escorts
- To engage Sponsors we have to explain the
sport of Endurance and its complexities
Modernising the Sport
Fédération Equestre I nternationale, Endurance Forum 2017, 02.05.2017
- Riders and Trainers MUST attend Prize
Giving / Press Conferences to thank Sponsors & Officials
- Guided Tours of Loops with cars
- Welcome reception for sponsors with
Riders & Trainers
Modernising the Sport
Fédération Equestre I nternationale, Endurance Forum 2017, 02.05.2017
Em bracing Technology
- Timing and GPS Tracking – Garmin in
cycling
- Course Apps
- Course Mapping via Google Earth
- A generic interactive mobile App
highlighting the sport of Endurance
Modernising the Sport
Fédération Equestre I nternationale, Endurance Forum 2017, 02.05.2017
Em bracing Technology
- Virtual Routes at the Pre-Ride
- Introduce Body Cams
- Live Streaming with Big Screen Coverage
- Commentary – an absolute must to
improve the awareness and understanding
- f the Sport
- Pass and Fail Boards in the Vet Gate
Modernising the Sport
Fédération Equestre I nternationale, Endurance Forum 2017, 02.05.2017
Schedules & Officials
- Only complete the PGJ, PVC and the
FVD along with Entry Fees, Facilities, Travel Arrangements and Prize Money so the Schedule can be published 10 weeks in advance to allow Athletes to plan their campaigns.
Modernising the Sport
Fédération Equestre I nternationale, Endurance Forum 2017, 02.05.2017
Schedules & Officials
- A good relationship between the OC
and the Officials is vital
- The FEI Regulations do not allow for the
OC to have any say once competition has started – but the OC know the Loops and Venue better than the GJ in standard competitions
Modernising the Sport
Fédération Equestre I nternationale, Endurance Forum 2017, 02.05.2017
I nteract w ith the Public Tour de France & W orld Rally Cham pionships
- Encourage the Public to be more involved
with the sport via Social Media
- Public Viewing points along the routes
- Information Booklets about Endurance for the
Public explaining:
– What the Vets are looking at – simplified for public understanding – What the Crews are doing – professional crewing – Response times
Modernising the Sport
Fédération Equestre I nternationale, Endurance Forum 2017, 02.05.2017
I nteract w ith the Public
- The Leader starting out on second loop
- nwards to wear a ‘Lead Rider’ bib so
they are easily identifiable to all – like The Tour de France
- Added sponsor benefit
Modernising the Sport
Fédération Equestre I nternationale, Endurance Forum 2017, 02.05.2017
New I nnovations I n Com petitions
- Retraining of Racehorses
- Introduce new CEI Classifications for All
riders – Best Rider, Best Condition Combination etc.
- Gold, Silver and Bronze Categories
- New format for a Team Competition
- Best Condition Classification – open to
all – to encourage horse welfare
Modernising the Sport
Fédération Equestre I nternationale, Endurance Forum 2017, 02.05.2017
Sum m ary
- A Team Sport which is open to all
- Huge opportunities to engage the
wider equestrian audience
- Huge opportunities to engage
sponsorship – it is the second largest discipline in The FEI
Modernising the Sport
Fédération Equestre I nternationale, Endurance Forum 2017, 02.05.2017