Hunters: Wellington: WEF: Scott Stewart Garners Multiple Championship Wins in WCHR Hunter Week

Photo Credit: Scott Stewart dominated the First Year Green Hunter division during week six at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, earning the championship aboard Inclusive. Ken Berkley and Sambalino were the Regular Conformation Hunter champions. Photo © Sportfot, Official Sport Photographer of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival,
www.sportfot.com .

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Wellington, FL - February 17, 2011 - The 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival continued on Thursday with World Champion Hunter Rider (WCHR) hunter competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. All of the rated professional hunter divisions concluded today and awarded championship honors for week six. Champion and reserve champion horses will qualify to compete in the WCHR Palm Beach Hunter Classic Spectacular on Friday evening, showcasing the hunters on an international stage.

Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Laura Chapot and Elizabeth R take the Adequan 7/8 Year Old Young Jumper Power and Speed class

Photo Credit: Laura Chapot and Elizabeth R won a $1,500 Adequan 7/8 Year Old Young Jumper class during week six 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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Jennifer Wood for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.

Wellington, FL - February 17, 2011 - The future of the sport of show jumping is showcased every week at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, with the best young horses in the country competing in the Adequan Young Jumper Championship classes. In today's $1,500 Adequan 7/8 Year Old Young Jumper Power and Speed class, Laura Chapot of Neshanic Station, NJ, rode her and Barbara Rochford's Elizabeth R to victory.

Jumping: Hunter: HITS’ Kachina Classic Caps Off with Grand Prix Win for Elani Rager, while Devoucoux Hunter Prix Goes to Mark Mead

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Elani Rager and Castor on course in Sunday's $25,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at the Kachina Classic in Tucson, Arizona.

     TUCSON, AZ (February 17, 2011)—During last week’s Kachina Classic at the HITS Arizona Winter Circuit in Tucson, Arizona, New Mexico’s Elani Rager made it two in a row when she captured the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, aboard Lisa Upplegger’s Castor for the second consecutive week.

USEF: USEF Offers More Than $20,000 in Grants Through High School Equestrian Athlete Program - By the USEF Communications Department

 Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will be offering more than $20,000 in grant money to qualified students, high schools and clubs across the nation through its High School Equestrian Athlete program in 2011. Students who are enrolled in the program, have successfully completed at least one full year, and are members of a USEF Recognized or International Affiliate

Revised - Jumping: USEF: USEF Search Committee Formed to Find 2013 Jumping Chef d'Equipe

From the USEF Communications Department

Lexington, KY- The U.S. Show Jumping program will undergo significant change in 2013, when legendary Chef d'Equipe George H. Morris will retire from his position. He has led the U.S. Team to Silver at the 2006 World Equestrian Games and Gold at the 2008 Olympic Games. The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has formed a Search Committee to identify candidates to succeed Morris.

Jumping: Ocala: HITS: Equine Stallion Services to Sponsor Leading Mare Award at HITS Ocala Winter Circuit

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David Beisel and Patoile on course in the final $25,000 Ariat Grand Prix of the 2008 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit at HITS Post Time Farm.

OCALA, FL (February 17, 2011)—HITS is pleased to announce that Equine Stallion Services, for the fourth consecutive year, will once again be the title sponsor of the Leading Mare Award. The award will be presented to the overall, highest-placing mare in the HITS Grand Prix competitions during the 2011 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit. The winner will be announced on Sunday, March 20 during the annual Antarès Parade of Champions and will receive a complimentary embryo transfer, fully funded and coordinated by the highly professional team at the Stallion Services department of the Equine Medical Center of Ocala.

Dressage: Klaus Rheinberger Has Passed Away

HorsUS reports that Klaus Rheinberger has passed away...

17-02-2011 07:31 

Klaus Rheinberger, a great sponsor of the German dressage sport, has passed away on Tuesday 15 February 2011 at age 82. He was the widower of Liselott Schindling-Rheinberger, who under the name of Liselotte Linsenhoff won Olympic gold with the Swedish stallion Piaff.  Read more... 
 

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