2009 Meydan FEI Nations Cup
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The 2009 Meydan FEI Nations Cup was the first edition of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup
, a premier international team Grand Prix show jumping competition run by the FEI
and sponsored by the Meydan Group from Dubai. It was held at eight European venues from May 15 to August 17, 2009. After one year in the (old) FEI Nations Cup
the team of France
won the series in 2009.
After the 2009 season Belgium and Great Britain both are tied on the eight place in final ranking. The rule book have no rule for this situation. The FEI decided, that Belgium, Great Britain and the tenth-placed team from Italy are relegated to the 2010 FEI Nations Cup Promotional League
. The Great Britain Federation going to court because of this decision. In follow of this the Court of Arbitration for Sport
(CAS) has allowed the appeal of the British Equestrian Federation. So ten teams are allowed to start in the 2010 Meydan FEI Nations Cup
.
Meydan FEI Nations Cup
The FEI Nations Cup is the most prestigious Show Jumping series for national teams in the world. It is organized by the Fédération Équestre Internationale .- History :...
, a premier international team Grand Prix show jumping competition run by the FEI
International Federation for Equestrian Sports
The Fédération Équestre Internationale or in English, the International Federation for Equestrian Sports, is the international governing body of equestrian sports. It recognizes ten international disciplines...
and sponsored by the Meydan Group from Dubai. It was held at eight European venues from May 15 to August 17, 2009. After one year in the (old) FEI Nations Cup
2008 FEI Nations Cup
The 2008 FEI Nations Cup is the 2008 edition of the secondary international team Grand Prix show jumping competition run by the FEI. Ireland won the Nations Cup in the previous year and have been promoted to the 2008 Samsung Super League...
the team of France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
won the series in 2009.
2009 show schedule
| Date | Show | Winning team |
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| May 15, 2009 | Jumping International de France 2009 La BauleLa Baule-Escoublac La Baule-Escoublac, commonly referred to as La Baule, is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France.A century-old seaside resort at the gateway to Britany with beautiful villas, casino, luxury hotels and an original mix of old Breton and exclusive seaside culture boasting a 12... , France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... CSIO***** Concours de Saut International Concours de Saut International is a ranking system for the equestrian competition show jumping. All CSI events are approved by the international governing body of equestrian sport, the FEI.... € Euro The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,... 200,000 |
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| May 29, 2009 | Piazza di Siena 2009 RomeRome Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half... , Italy Italy Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and... CSIO***** €200,000 |
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| June 5, 2009 | CSIO Schweiz 2009 St. GallenSt. Gallen St. Gallen is the capital of the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It evolved from the hermitage of Saint Gall, founded in the 7th century. Today, it is a large urban agglomeration and represents the center of eastern Switzerland. The town mainly relies on the service sector for its economic... , Switzerland Switzerland Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition.... CSIO***** €200,000 |
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| June 19, 2009 | CHIO Rotterdam 2009 RotterdamRotterdam Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre... , Netherlands Netherlands The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders... CSIO***** €200,000 |
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| July 2, 2009 | CHIO Aachen 2009 AachenAachen Aachen has historically been a spa town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Aachen was a favoured residence of Charlemagne, and the place of coronation of the Kings of Germany. Geographically, Aachen is the westernmost town of Germany, located along its borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, ... , Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... CSIO***** €200,000 |
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| July 17, 2009 | Falsterbo Horse Show 2009 Skanör med Falsterbo, SwedenSweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... CSIO***** €200,000 |
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| July 24, 2009 | 2009 Longines Royal International Horse Show HicksteadHickstead The All England Jumping Course at Hickstead, known widely as Hickstead is an equestrian sport centre in West Sussex, England, principally known for its showjumping activities, where it hosts two international level competitions, the British Jumping Derby and the Royal International Horse Show... , United Kingdom United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... CSIO***** €200,000 |
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| August 7, 2009 | 2009 Dublin Horse Show Dublin, IrelandRepublic of Ireland Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,... CSIO***** €200,000 |
Overall Standings
| Team | Points | Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA | ITA | SUI | NED | GER | SWE | GBR | IRL |
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| 1 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 5.5 | 7 | 4.5 | 48.0 | |
| 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 44.0 | |
| 3 | 5.5 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 6.5 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 39.0 | |
| 4 | 10 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 0 | 2 | 5.5 | 0 | 6.5 | 35.0 | |
| 5 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 | 28.5 | |
| 0 | 2.5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 28.5 | ||
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 23.0 | |
| 8 | Great Britain Great Britain Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles... |
0 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 | 3.5 | 2 | 6.5 | 22.0 |
| 3 | 0 | 5.5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3.5 | 2 | 22.0 | ||
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 14.0 | |
After the 2009 season Belgium and Great Britain both are tied on the eight place in final ranking. The rule book have no rule for this situation. The FEI decided, that Belgium, Great Britain and the tenth-placed team from Italy are relegated to the 2010 FEI Nations Cup Promotional League
2010 FEI Nations Cup Promotional League
The 2010 FEI Nations Cup Promotional League was the 2010 edition of the secondary international team Grand Prix show jumping competition run by the FEI. Italy and Belgium having been relegated from the 2009 Meydan FEI Nations Cup....
. The Great Britain Federation going to court because of this decision. In follow of this the Court of Arbitration for Sport
Court of Arbitration for Sport
The Court of Arbitration for Sport is an international arbitration body set up to settle disputes related to sport. Its headquarters are in Lausanne and its courts are located in New York, Sydney and Lausanne, Switzerland...
(CAS) has allowed the appeal of the British Equestrian Federation. So ten teams are allowed to start in the 2010 Meydan FEI Nations Cup
2010 Meydan FEI Nations Cup
The 2010 Meydan FEI Nations Cup was the second edition of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup, a premier international team Grand Prix show jumping competition run by the FEI and sponsored by the Meydan Group from Dubai...
.