The Board of the Fegentri decided on June 4th, 2020 to cancel all four Worlchampionsships, the Longines World Championship for Lady and for Gentlemen Rider, the Longines Fegentri Amateur Riders Champion Cup and the Fegentri Gentlemen’s League World Amateur Jump Championship 2020 due to the global situation caused by the corona epidemic and the impact on racing. Our mission remains firstly – according to our Charter- to establish amongst the Gentlemen Riders and Lady Riders from different countries, long lasting friendships links based on respect and solidarity, thus perpetuating the traditions of morality, courtesy and courage that characterize the equestrian sport. For this fundamental reason, the Board decided to organise a Longines Fegentri Friendly World Tournament 2020, in order to perpetuate our 65 years old noble tradition. More on that later …
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With great sadness the Fegentri has to announce the passing of Vice Honorary President, Comtesse Ludovica Albertoni, who died a few days ago in her hometown Milano / Italy at the age of 83. From her childhood she was an important part of the Italian racing family. Ludovica started as a rider, won the Amateur Championship in the Years 1963, 1965, 1966 and 1967. She also found her great love among the Amateur Riders in Clemente Papi. The couple has had a major impact in horse racing sports in Italy, even after their active career. Ludovica Albertoni was President of the AGRI for many years, directed the sport there at the highest level and was also a very dedicated owner of race horse.
She celebrated her last big success on 30 September 2007 when her horse Halling Joy won the Gran Premio Merano. Four years later, she retired as an owner. Her famous racing silks, the red dress with the blue and white sleeves, leave the stage on March 3, 2011 after Nobil finished fourth in the Premio Pardubice. We will honor her memory and offer our sincere, heartfelt condolences and sympathies to Ludovica’s family and friends. Rest in Peace.
Dear members, dear friends,
I hope my mail finds you well in those special times.
The Board of Fegentri met yesterday and would like to share its considerations with you.
At this date, most international horse racing calendars remain uncertain with an even lower visibility on amateur specific venues. Moreover, government restrictions particularly affect international travels.
But beyond that, the Board of Fegentri unanimously agreed that it is its responsibility and duty to ensure rider’s safety and health in their numerous travels inherent to our worldwide activity.
For this main reason and to contribute to the common international effort to erase the pandemic, the following decisions were taken :
- The suspension of all Fegentri races until the 1st of July 2020.
- The adjournment of the General Assembly 2020 to spring 2021, also in France (date to be confirmed).
The Board will reunite again on 4th June 2020 in order to adapt the planning to the evolution of the situation.
I will of course inform you all with the latest developments in the shortest delay.
In the meantime, please note that the Fegentri office will be closed- I am very much looping forward to resume our exchanges in the near future.
With kind regards,
Agnès