ridecamp@endurance.net: The WEG in 1998 and the UAE competition

The WEG in 1998 and the UAE competition

Michael K. Maul (mmaul@micro.ti.com)
Thu, 11 Sep 1997 08:47:40 -0500

Rick/Lori,

What will be the the events at the WEG in Rome 1998 now that the
Endurance part is separated?

I tend to think of the WEG - as held in Kansas - for only the endurance
competition.

Mike
mmaul@micro.ti.com
Houston, TX

*** From the International News

UPDATE: The FEI announced August 30th that Rome, Italy won the bid to
host the 1998 World Equestrian Games. The dates to be from the end of
September through October 11th. The FEI awarded the United Arab Emerites th=
e
bid to host the 1998 World Endurance Championships. Date to be announced=
=2E =

There will not be an endurance ride in conjunction with the World
Equestrian Games. The FEI=92s decision to break off the Endurance
Championship from the other disciplines was based in part on the UAE=92s
promise to provide more funding for the endurance event and more publicity
y
via world wide television coverage.

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