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David Beckham is set to put an end to weeks of speculation in the coming days by announcing whether or not he intends to sign with French football club Paris St-Germain (PSG). Parisians are getting excited about the possible arrival of a superstar.

The Night of the Horse has to be one of the most exciting events to attend just before Christmas. In the heart of Paris, this year’s La Nuit du Cheval is held on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th, December at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 11th at 16:00 with Mario Luraschi as master of ceremonies.

The dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner showed he is still at the top of his game at the age of 11 in making all the running against a field that included reigning blue riband champion Long Run and Hennessy victor Diamond Harry.

Sadness and disbelief at Verona as the wonderful stallion Hickstead, ridden by Eric Lamaze collapses and dies infront of spectators.

With an average circulation of 77,000 copies each quarter, Estafette, “The Journal of Passionate Equestrian Tourism” – for those passionate about Equine Tourism, offers subscribers news and articles for each department and region. There are also national and international articles on all Riding practices of the natural outdoors for you and your horse (legal, veterinary team, NFB, IGN, Infrastructure, children …)

Dunaden takes out the $6.175million 2011 Emirates Melbourne Cup in a very close photo finish! Amazing run by Dunaden.

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The Licence system in France for equestrianism works extremely well. Previously the licence ran from January 1st of each new year until the end of that year. Now for 2012 the end of the 2011 year was August 31st and new applications or renewals are made from September 1st . You can do this via the Internet, page FFE Club FIS or by returning the renewal form for membership which is p.21 number 128 of the REF. Click here to view.

There is much anger at the decision to increase the tax rate of VAT to 19.6% instead of the existing 5.5% on the sale of horses and all equestrian activities on the grounds that such equestrian industry does not come under the umbrella of consumation of horse meat. Such is the threat posed by the European Commission to France.

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The three French riders who made the trip to Calgary have been very strong by winning the Nations Cup from one of the most competitive teams in the world.

Virginie Atger, Sunny Demédy, Julien Goachet and Bénédicte Santisteva took to the podium to receive the team Gold medal for the French at Florac this weekend.

On the occasion of European Heritage Days, the National Stud and the Ecole Nationale d’Equitation hosts an exhibition of photographs by Alain Laurioux entitled “Les chevaux d’Abyssinie” or “Horses of Abyssinia.” The exhibition will be presented to the public from September 17 to October 2nd. There will be over a dozen viewings of the photographs which starts at the Haras national de Compiègne on 17th September.

When Pascay Leroy fell in the cross country section the look of frustration on his face was pretty evident. Tina Cook commentating, announced that he would be furious in letting down his country. So it must be with some huge relief that the French team managed to have all three remaining riders jumping clear rounds and take second place and team Silver on the podium.

The Endurance European Championship will take place at Florac on September 10. The selectors have announced the following pairs:

The appeal is from a group of readers who are setting up a fantastic project to raise funds for WORLD HORSE WELFARE.
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