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BRUSSELS EQUESTRIAN ENDURANCE MASTERS Brussels, La Cambre Wood and Sonian Forest, August, 2017 General Presentation 2017 & Statement 2016 Thursday FEI European Seniors 17/08 Championship Friday HH Sheikha Fatima Ladies Nations Cup 18/08 HH Sheikh Mansoor Endurance Cup Saturday FEI World Breeding Endurance 19/08 Championship for Young Horses BEEM 2017 1 01/12/2016

Chapter 1 Equestrian Overview Spotlight on the Endurance BEEM 2017 2 01/12/2016

An European Championship in the Capital of Europe in the Middle of Europe BEEM 2017 3 01/12/2016

And also in the most Equestrian Country of Europe (and probably of the world)  Belgium appears as:  First highest concentration of horses by km²: 13 horses / km²  Followed by the Netherlands: 9,5 / km²  2 nd highest concentration of horses by population: 1 horse for 28 people  Just behind Ireland: 1 for 23 BEEM 2017 4 01/12/2016

Equestrian activity in Belgium  395.000 horses (highest concentration worldwide)  77.000 members (200.000 occasional practitioners)  3 rd national sport (1 rst female sport)  2.000 equestrian centres  35 approved studbooks  2.120 equestrian companies  18.800 full time professional jobs  1.200 events / year  180.000 necessary acres (13,8 % of the agricutural surface)  3 billions € / year = economic importance BEEM 2017 5 01/12/2016

Belgium supplyer of Champions Many international medals and victories gained in all field of competition in all equestrian disciplines : Jumping (Gregory WATHELET, Pieter DEVOS),  Many international medals and victories gained Endurance (Karin BOULANGER, Peter BASTIJNS),   in all field of competition in all equestrian disciplines : Flat racing (Christophe SOUMILLON),  jumping (Philippe LEJEUNE, Jos LANSINK),  Trotting (Jos VERBEECK),  endurance (Karin BOULANGER, Kristel VANDENABEELE),  Driving (Félix-Marie BRASSEUR), flat racing (Christophe SOUMILLON),   trotting (Jos VERBEECK), Eventing (Karin DONCKERS, Lara DE LIEDEKERKE),   driving (Félix-Marie BRASSEUR), Reining (Bernard FONCK, Cira BAECK),   eventing (Karin DONCKERS, Lara DE LIEDEKERKE),  Para-equestrian (Michèle GEORGES), reining (Bernard FONCK, Cira BAECK),   Dressage (Jeroen DEVROE, Claudia FASSAERT), para-equestrian (Michèle GEORGES),   dressage (Jeroen DEVROE, Claudia FASSAERT), Poney games, Vaulting , TREC, …   poney games, vaulting, trec , …  BEEM 2017 6 01/12/2016

The FEI  Foundation in 1921  Important member of the Olympic Committee  Gathers 132 nations  90.000 international riders & horses registered  3.500 yearly international competitions  Based in Lausanne  New President (December 2014): Ingmar De Vos (BEL)  8 disciplines:  Jumping  Endurance  Eventing  Dressage  Driving  Reining  Vaulting  Para BEEM 2017 7 01/12/2016

Belgium in the FEI  End of 2014 Events + horses + athletes  1. France (ppl: 63 M)  2. USA (220 M)  3. Great Britain (60 M)  4. Germany (82 M)  5. BELGIUM (11 M) BEEM 2017 8 01/12/2016

Equestrian Endurance  Very long distance races (« marathon » of the horse)  CEN = from 20 to 80 k (1 day)  CEI = from 100 to 160 k (1 day)  Races of 2 or 3 days (200 to 300 k)  International championships = 160 k  Speed races with the geography as obstacle  Strict veterinary controls  Standard speed on 160 for the winner = 20 km/h  Average rate of elimination = 50 % BEEM 2017 9 01/12/2016

Endurance in the FEI  Coming from USA  Introduction in Europe end of the 70’s  Introduction in the FEI beginning of the 90’s  2 nd FEI discipline (n°1 = jumping)  Greatest progression in quantity and quality  960 international competitions (CEI) by year  10.000 international horses  6.200 international riders  54 practitioner nations (presence on each continent)  Not in the olympic programm  Most representative nations :  France / Spain / Australia / South Africa / Italy / USA / Brasil / Argentina  Gulf Countries: Emirates / Qatar / Bahrein / Oman / …  and BELGIUM … BEEM 2017 10 01/12/2016

Belgium in the Endurance sport  4 th discipline of the BEL NF  400 athletes (85 internationals)  1.000 active horses (150 int.)  25 days of competitions (5 int.)  Over 100 medals since 2000  Championships + Nations Cups  Most medals discipline for the BEL NF  … and probably for the Belgian sport  Sr : 2004 bronze World / 2005 Gold Europe / 2009 Silver Europe/ 2011 Bronze Europe  Jr: 2001 Bronze World / 2006 Bronze Europe / 2008, 2010, 2014 Silver Europe / 2013 Silver World BEEM 2017 11 01/12/2016

2012 : a BIG year for Belgium !  FEI European Endurance Championship for Juniors and Young Riders at Mont-le-Soie  Great success  70 participants  570 hotel rooms  1.000 spectators BEEM 2017 12 01/12/2016

Chapter 2 The NEXT step with the concept of the Brussels Equestrian Endurance Masters Brussels Equestrian Endurance Masters BEEM 2017 13 01/12/2016

Our Ambition  BRUSSELS. Organize a major World Endurance Event positioning the capital of Belgium and Europe as equestrian capital.  ENTERTAINMENT. Offer a great sport competition and help the development of the discipline.  BUSINESS. Support the economic sector by the trade of endurance horses with, between other, the creation of a FEI World Championship for 6 year young horses in 2018  TOURISM. Promote the image of Brussels and Belgium abroad trough the venue of personalities (Kings, Princes, Sheikhs), developing tourism and the local economy by the number and diversity of the nations involved.  HERITAGE. Leave an innovative, structural and permanent legacy, extending positively the impact of the project after the 2017 European Senior Championships and the 2017 World Breeding Championships for Young Horses both for the equestrian sport and for Belgium , with Brussels in particular. The next goal will be the 2020 World Senior Championships BEEM 2017 14 01/12/2016

Brussels: the facilities  The Trail.  160 kms in 5 loops only in forest.  Forest paths reserved for horses.  Main site.  Departures & arrivals, boxes, vet gate, grooming, shops, catering, parkings, are in the most popular and prestigious green park of Brussels.  Park of La Cambre Wood with all facilities and thousands permanent visitors.  Transport .  The main site is located in Brussels intra-muros at 6 kms of the famous Grand Place.  Brussels being the centre of Europe is easily accessible via motorways, airports, trains, etc.  Liège airport (100 kms) is specialized in horse transport .  Accomodation .  The Brussels area has all types of accomodations . Within 15 kms of the venue, you can find 300 hotels and 50.000 beds.  The OC has an agreement with the 4* Dolce Hotel (265 rooms and 500 parking places) situated in the park of the venue at 10’ driving distance from the stables. BEEM 2017 15 01/12/2016

Brussels : the Forest • Sonian Forest or Forêt de Soignes or Zonienwoud • 5.000 acres • 3 regions • 12 councils • 200 kms of forest paths accessible to horses • 100 kms of paths strictly reserved for horses • Integrated in the city center • Remarkable BEEM 2017 16 01/12/2016 sites

Total integration in the city center La Cambre Wood = thousands of visitors every week-end = thousands of potential supporters. BEEM 2017 17 01/12/2016

Magnificent trails BEEM 2017 18 01/12/2016

Remarkable sites 1 2 1. Tervueren museum / 3 4 2. Groenendael ponds/ 3. Robinson chalet/ 4. Groenendael racetrack/ 5. Red Cloister abbey/ 6. Dolmen & menhirs / 7. Overijse arboretum/ 8. La Hulpe castle 5 6 8 7 BEEM 2017 19 01/12/2016

The Venue Park of La Cambre Wood Bois de La Cambre / Ter Kamerenbos Carrefour des Attelages, 1 BEL – Brussel 1000 Bruxelles GPS : 50.8068361,4.3765834,17 BEEM 2017 20 01/12/2016

Lost in Belgium ? BRUSSELS: int airport / int train & TGV l Ternat stations/all facilities l La Hulpe OSTEND & ZEEBRUGGE: ferries from Great Britain CHARLEROI: low cost int l Mont-le-Soie airport GENT: universitary equine hospital LIEGE: universitary l Arlon equine hospital/equine l Virton airport TERNAT: private equine hospital LA HULPE: Dolce Hotel BEEM 2017 21 01/12/2016

Brussels and surroundings 1 Main site Ams mste terdam Ams mste terdam A’Dam A’Dam 2 2 Hasselt Ha 3 London London 3 3 5 5 Oste tend Aachen Aachen London London 4 6 4 6 4 City Tervuren Tervuren center 1 Overijse Overijse 1 5 2 2 Atomium 6 La Hulpe La Hulpe Luxemb Luxemb mbourg mbourg Waterloo Train & TGV 7 Lille Mo Mons station London London London London 7 Pari Pari ris ris 7 Waterloo BEEM 2017 22 01/12/2016 Lion

7 Our 7 Brussels 6 6 6 area 6 7 Hospital 1 Hotels 5 6 Urban train 7 6 2 City train 6 3 Busses Trams Metro 6 7 E411 411 7 Main access from the motorway ring (3’ driving) 1. Main site / 2. Morning departure line / 3. Spectators car park / 4. Near Dolce hotel (10’ driving) / 5. Crews car park / 6. All shops and restaurants / 7. Gas station / 8. Near city historical center BEEM 2017 23 01/12/2016