Situated at the centre of France with easy access off the A71 motorway, the town of Montluçon city of the Bourbons, is looking forward to accommodating you and invites you to discover the 'Haut Cher' valley. The CEI** will be held in four stages, with the departure and arrival on the splendid Montluçon racecourse. This contest will be held in conjunction with the BAILEYS HORSE FEEDS INTERNATIONAL TROPHY , which aims to support the promotion and encouragement of international young riders, the future of our discipline. Before the holidays, join us in contesting this race in a festive and convivial environment.

For More Information Contact: OY VIXEN AB
Osuustie 1,
FIN-04600 Mäntsälä,
Tel: 358-400-489997
Email: vixen@vixen.fi
Internet: www.vixen.fi

INTERNATIONAL TROPHY

www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk

Open to all young French and Foreign riders 23 years old or less.
Prize Fund of: 2000 €uros
1st: 600 €uros 2nd : 500 €uros 3rd : 400 €uros
4th : 300 €uros 5th : 200 €euros

The young riders also take part in the general classification
 

ENTRY AND RIDE PROGRAM

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To Enter Please Contact the
Finnish Endurance Committee
Entry before noon Thursday 11th July 2006

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Suomen Ratsastajainliitto ry
The Equestrian Federation of Finland
Adress: Radiokatu 20, 00093 SLU, Finland
Phone: 09-2294 510
Telefax: 09-1496864
E-mail: ratsastus@ratsastus.fi
Internet: www.ratsastus.fi


FRIDAY 21st JULY 2006
09h00 - 12h00: Submission of Entries and Documentation
14h00: pre-Race Vetting
18h00 Briefing followed by tasting of regional produce


SATURDAY 22nd JULY 2006
5h00: Breakfast (free for all riders)
6h30: Start
16h00: Anticipated Finish of Leaders
17h00: Podium for the members of the Press
19h00: Best Conditioned
19h30: Prize Giving
21h00: Closing Dinner

SUNDAY 23rd JULY 2006
8h30: post-Race Vetting
 

ORGANISATION

HEAD OF ORGANISING COMMITTEE :
T.C.O. Joel Liconnet - 34 rue de Marignon
03100 Montluçon - Tel/Fax: 04 70 51 90 46
Email: tco-endurance@hotmail.fr

ACCOMMODATION:
Office of Tourism in Montluçon
Tel: 04 70 05 11 44 - Fax: 04 70 03 89 91
Email: ot.vallee.montlucon@wanadoo.fr
PRIZE FUND:
7000 €uros PLUS one Auvergne ham for each participant

ENTRY COST:
145 €uros (box, straw and hay included)
For members of affiliated country organisations
Entries to be made before noon Thursday 11 July 2006
 

ROUTE

Venue of start and finish: hippodrome de Montluçon

1st Stage (green loop):
Montluçon - Arpheuilles St Priest 30km: very undulating route through woods and country bridle paths, over open countryside.

2nd Stage (pink loop):
Arpheuilles St Priest - Arpheuilles St Priest 24km: shortest and easiest stage.

3rd Stage (blue loop):
Arpheuilles St Priest - Arpheuilles St Priest 35km: the most demanding part of the course in the Bourbon countryside with a double crossing of the river Tarde.

4th Stage (red loop):
Arpheuilles St Priest - Montluçon 30km: easy route with a degree of difficulty over the last 10km: along the 'côte de La Viale'.