FEI Press Release: First CRIO in Austria

February 7, 2002

The 11th "Austrian Classic", held in Weikersdorf near Vienna from 24 to 28 April 2002 (AUT) will organise for the first time a FEI Reining Nations Cup.

Weikersdorf is the first of four Reining Nations Cups to be held worldwide in 2002. The CRIO in Austria will be followed by an event in Reggio Emilia (ITA) from 16 to 19 May, Gladstone (USA) from 20-23 June and Offenburg (GER) from 26 to 28 July. Reiners will be able to qualify for the World Equestrian Games in Reggio Emilia and Gladstone only.

International contact Ronald.schranz@hauska.net

The FEI rules for Reining Events can be found on the FEI website www.horsesport.org section Reference /Rules