The Prince Philip Cup was a perpetual trophy given
to the..."National Federation whose competitors have been the most successful in
World, Continental, and Regional Championships and Games in all the FEI
disciplines during the year.". The United States won in 1987 and France
1988. Form that point on it has been associated w/ (in name, not sure if
its the same Cup) Childrens Pony and Polo.
Being somewhat inquisitive i wrote HRH Prince
Philip and got a response from Sir Brian McGrath, K.C.V.O. and he said..."In
1985, Prince Philip's Presidency (of FEI) came to an end and the FEI asked if
the name of The Presidents Trophy could be changed to 'The Prince Philip Trophy'
and it was agreed that from 1986 the trophy would be awarded to the NF whose
competitors had been most successful in all the FEI disiplines during the
year."
Sir McGrath, in his letter was unable to answer any
other information concerning my questions.
I contacted FEI, and their response was..."The
trophy of "The Prince Philip Cup" is kept and can be seen at the FEI
Secretariat." Knowing that I may be the only person on the planet who
thinks if someone of the Princes' stature is treated this way, then what can you
expect as the common person?
There is no lack of symbolism FEI is located in
Switzerland.
