International Alliance of Equestrian Journalists
The International Alliance of Equestrian Journalists (IAEJ) was created in 1966 to promote and maintain contacts among the equestrian journalists of all nations and as a body connected with the FEI, to discuss problems in which the FEI and the equestrian press are both involved.
Announcements
Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing Prize Criteria Clarification
In 2001, Rolex created the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing. This prize is awarded to any rider who wins each of the Rolex Grand Slam Events, namely the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials and the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials consecutively.
Following the cancellation of the 2012 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials due to adverse weather conditions, Rolex and the organisers of the three Rolex Grand Slam events wish to clarify the eligibility of a rider claiming the Rolex Grand Slam prize of $350,000. To confirm, the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing prize will be awarded to any rider who wins all three events consecutively.
Therefore, with the current contender of the Rolex Grand Slam prize being William Fox-Pitt (GBR), who has now won the 2011 Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials and the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Fox-Pitt will now have to win the 2013 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials in order to claim the prize, as this fulfils the criteria of having to win each of the three events consecutively.
For the first time in the history of the Rolex Grand Slam, the current situation means that Fox-Pitt could be challenged for the title at the same event if any other rider consecutively wins the 2012 Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials and also the 2013 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.
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News
2012 Alltech IAEJ Media Awards
In Memoriam: John Quirk (USA)
John Quirk John Quirk (USA), equestrian journalist, breeder, novelist, publisher and IAEJ member, passed away on 12 April. (More...)
Alltech Press Dinner
Information regarding the Alltech Press Dinner held during the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event in Lexington, Kentucky. All accredited press are invited. (More...)
Letter from the President
Happy New Year One and All, The countdown to London’s Olympics has begun in earnest. In October 2011 I attended LOCOG’s World Press Briefing in London along with many colleagues from Television, Newspaper and Radio. Over the four days there were numerous talks, tours and seminars covering all aspects of the Games including transportation, (More...)
LOCOG December Press Operations Newsletter
The December 2011 Press Operations newsletter for the The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games is now available. (More...)