1st qualifying tournament in Leibsdorf – World Championship feeling

From 27th through the 29th of May 2011 Carinthia was the place to be of the Austrian Icelandic Horses Scene, since there the National Championships but also the much-anticipated first World Championship Qualification were staged. From 27th through the 29th of May 2011 Carinthia was the place to be of the Austrian Icelandic Horses Scene, since there the National Championships but also the much-anticipated first World Championship Qualification were staged.

Spectacular performances by Carina Mayerhofer, Piet Hoyos & Co already spread "World Championship Atmosphere" and showed the promising talents of the future "Equipe d'Autriche". 

Speed and expression - those are the words to describe the runs of Carina Mayerhofer at its best, as she won the F1 final with Galdur frá Flagbjarnarholti (7.21) in a whole note ahead. A thrilling performance  was also shown in T1 (tölt award). With a total score of 7.72 Piet Hoyos and Heimir frá Holtsmúla convinced the judges in this competition. The tölt test was dominated by Petra Reiter Tropper who obtained a final score of 7.33 which equals the first place. The gold medal in theV1-finals was won by Johanna and Frank-Stabinger with Eythor frá Feti.

Carina Maeyerhofer og Galdur frá Flagbjarnarholti

Situation remains interesting, because in just two weeks the challenge for the World Championship places continues: on 11th and 12th of June 2011 the World Championship Qualification tournament for pace tests takes place in Weistrach. Followed by the 2nd World Championship Qualification & FIZO at the Islandpferde Reithof Piber from 23rd through 26th of June, and from 14th through the 17th of July 2011 the 3rd World Championship Qualification and Austrian Championships & State Championships at the Iceland Horse Piet Hoyos will take place.

Piet Hoyos og Heimir frá Holtsmúla

Under the slogan "The magic gaits", the World Championships of Icelandic Horses 2011 from 1st – 7th of August 2011 in St. Radegund, Upper Austria, at the “Islandpferde Reithof Piber” will be staged. Top international riders from around the world are going to present their horses and their "magic gaits" in an impressive manner. Perfect conditions for the equestrian facilities are crucial to the horses and their riders to guarantee optimised training - and to ensure competitive conditions.

World Championships of Icelandic horses 2011 for everyone!
As a visitor, you can not only enjoy athletic performances of horses and riders also the World Championship program provides plenty of variety. Top Concert Events at the World Championship grounds, horse riding and horse shows, "Fun for Kids" child care and much more are just a few highlights of the World Championships of Icelandic Horses 2011. We do not want to betray too much about the program, but just to give you a foretaste of what is to come: You will not feel bored at the World Championships of Icelandic Horses 2011 in St. Radegund.  DJ's and a number of interesting bands on various event platforms will turn the evenings into real parties. Also for the gala evening we have thought of various highlights. Tickets and further information can be found online at: http://www.islandpferde-wm.at/

Pressekontakt: Tamara Nebel, t.nebel@islandpferde-wm.at

The “Islandpferde Reithof Piber”
Meeting place for leisure - riders and international sport – riders
Within the beautiful landscape of upper Austria you can find the “Islandpferde Reithof Piber” where the proper handling of the Icelandic horse and the art of its riding is taught for more than 10 years. Since 2002 the horse yard has become indispensable from the national and international tournament scene. Optimal training facilities and international coaches provide a perfect education and training of horses and riders. High-profile sporting events - such as the Austrian Championships, World Championship qualifying events, IPZV tournaments as well as the FEIF Youth Cup - dominate the agenda of the “Islandpferde Reithof Piber”. "The magic gaits" is the slogan of the upcoming sport highlight, which is the World Championships for Icelandic Horses 2011 - from the 1st of August 2011 to 7th of August 2011 in St. Radegund / Upper Austria. For more information see: http://www.islandpferde-wm.at/