Hunters: Wellington: WE: Sway and Patricia Griffith Glide to Victory in the Pre-Green 3' Hunters

Patricia Griffith and Sway are the Pre-Green 3' Hunter Champions during the fifth week of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo © Sportfot, Official Sport Photographer of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, www.sportfot.com

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Brooke Bidgood for Equestrian Sport Productions

Wellington, FL - February 10, 2011 - Week 5 of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, which runs through April 3, is off to a busy start in the hunter rings. Hunter horses and riders were in full swing as they aim to qualify for the 2011 WCHR Palm Beach Hunter Classic Spectacular during week 6. Among the hunter divisions that hosted horses and riders this week vying for division championship honors were the Pre-Green 3' Hunters.

Jumping: Wellington: WEF: McLain Ward and Antares F Awarded Top Prize in $31,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 5

McLain Ward and Antares F won the $31,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 5 at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo © Sportfot, Official Sport Photographer of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, www.sportfot.com.

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Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.

Wellington, FL - February 10, 2011 - The fifth round of the $31,000 WEF Challenge Cup Series was held on Thursday afternoon at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center with a victory for McLain Ward (USA) and Grant Road Partners' Antares F. The pair was the fastest of three clear jump-off rounds in the class to win over 64 starters.

Endurance: USEF Seeks Candidates for Endurance Chef d'Equipe

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is seeking an individual to fill the position of Endurance Chef d'Equipe.  The successful candidate will be provided with a contract for the 2011-2014 quadrennial and possibly longer.

A Search Committee has been appointed:

FEI: FEI BUREAU MEMBER SVEN HOLMBERG RESIGNS

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Lausanne (SUI), 10 February 2011


Sven Holmberg, FEI Bureau Member and Chair of the Jumping Committee, has resigned from both positions with immediate effect.

Reining: North American Junior Reining Championship Added to 2011 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North

By Helen Murray

Lexington, KY- For the first time the Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) will add a Junior Championship in the sport of Reining in 2011. Reining joins the Dressage, Eventing and Jumping disciplines in hosting International FEI championships for Juniors and Young Riders. The three Olympic Equestrian Disciplines were expanded to officially include a junior championship in 2006.

Dressage: Briar is Sweedish Warmblood Association Stallion of the Year

Briar has been named the Swedish Warmblood Association's Stallion of the Year.  The seven-times Swedish champion has participated in three Olympiads and has ten approved son's.  Briar's sons have been successful in both  dressage and jumping as has been their offspring.   We congratulate  Briar's connections.

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