The 2004 FEI Eventing World Cup Final will take place at the Domaine de Sers near the French city of Pau. Seventeen qualifiers in 12 countries were organised from November 2003 through to September 2004. In order to ensure the participation of as many countries as possible and following the 2004 FEI Eventing World Regulations, riders will be qualified for the Final according to their final ranking and subject to the following quotas per nation:

Group 1
Australia, Great Britain, USA; New Zealand, France: max. 5 riders from each nation
Group 2
Germany, Ireland, Sweden: max. 4 riders from each nation
Group 3
Belgium, Brazil, Italy: max. 3 riders from each nation
Group 4
All other nations: max 2 riders from each nation

A maximum number of 50 riders will be invited to the Final. The list of entries is currently being finalised and will be announced in due course.

The competition will be organised according to the following schedule:

Friday, 22 October, 9h00 - 17h00 - Dressage
Saturday, 23 October, 14h00 - 16h00 - Cross Country
Sunday, 24 October, 15h00 - 17h00 - Jumping followed by Prize-giving ceremony

Journalists wishing to cover the event should contact
Muriel Arroumega
tel. + 33 5 59 92 94 25
email: centprod@club-internet.fr.

Extensive information, such as updated press releases, press kit and accreditation application form can be downloaded from the events website www.event-pau.com (available in French and English).

A CIC** and CEIO** Young Riders will take place in conjunction with the FEI Eventing World Cup Final.