FEI PRESS RELEASE
Lausanne (SUI), 10 February 2011
Sven Holmberg, FEI Bureau Member and Chair of the Jumping Committee, has resigned from both positions with immediate effect.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
FEI: FEI BUREAU MEMBER SVEN HOLMBERG RESIGNS
FEI PRESS RELEASE
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.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Jumpin: Wellington: FTI: Winter Equestrian Festival: Ben Maher and Oscar Score Week 5 Opening Win in $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers
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| Ben Maher and Oscar won the $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers during week five at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo © Sportfot, Official Sport Photographer of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festiva |
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Wellington, FL - February 9, 2011 - Ben Maher (GBR) scored a win this morning in the $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers on the opening day of week 5 of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Maher and Oscar put down a winning time of 60.806 seconds for the win over Peter Wylde (USA) on Lipton De L'Othain (62.987 seconds) and McLain Ward (USA) on Domino (64.050 seconds).
Jumping: HITS: Sundance Welcome Kicks Off the 2011 HITS Arizona Winter Circuit with Top Finishes from Elani Rager and Allison Kroff
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| © Brent Ericsen Photography. New Mexico's Elani Rager and Castor on course in Sunday's $25,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at the HITS Arizona Winter Circuit in Tucson, Arizona. |
TUCSON, AZ (February 9, 2011)--Competition at the 2011 HITS Arizona Winter Circuit kicked off last week at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, Arizona with the first of six weeks of A-rated horse shows.
International Reining and World Championship Freestyle to Be Held During 2011 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event,
Presented by Bridgestone
Lexington, Kentucky, USA – February 9, 2011– Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), producer of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Bridgestone, and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) have announced that the Kentucky Reining Cup, which includes international Reining and the first-ever World Championship Freestyle, will be held in addition to this year’s event at the Kentucky Horse Park, April 28-May 1.
Hunters: NAL: North American League Riders Take Aim on Year-End Finals in Harrisburg and Las Vegas
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Annville, PA-February 9, 2011-As the mid-point in the 2011 North American League (NAL) draws closer, riders are doing all they can to earn valuable points in the Series' overall standings. As point tallies are increasing, so too are excitement levels as the NAL prepares to host its first ever dual year-end Finals.
Annville, PA-February 9, 2011-As the mid-point in the 2011 North American League (NAL) draws closer, riders are doing all they can to earn valuable points in the Series' overall standings. As point tallies are increasing, so too are excitement levels as the NAL prepares to host its first ever dual year-end Finals.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Hunters: HITS: Desert Circuit II in Review: Fellers Strikes it Rich, Sonoma Valley Stables Shines in $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix, and Pfizer Honors the High-Performance Riders at HITS Thermal
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| © Flying Horse Photography. Rich Fellers and Flexible captured first place in Saturday night’s $50,000 Strongid C 2X Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health. |
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February 8, 2011
THERMAL, CA (February 8, 2011)-Rich Fellers (Wilsonville, Oregon) put an exclamation point on Desert Circuit II when he rode Harry and Mollie Chapman's McGuinness to the blue ribbon in Sunday's $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at the HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California.
German Internatonal Compeition News
We are posting this German Federation information in the original German. Please use the translation widget at the top of the WEG Central right sidebar to translate this post into the language of your choice ~ ed
Turniervorschau
Internationales Dressur- und Springturnier „Signal-Iduna-Cup“ (CDI****/CSI***) vom 9. bis 13. Februar in Dortmund
Turniervorschau
Internationales Dressur- und Springturnier „Signal-Iduna-Cup“ (CDI****/CSI***) vom 9. bis 13. Februar in Dortmund
Video Alert: Jumping: Bordeaux: Germany's Marco Kutcher at Bordeaux
Germany's Marco Kutcher discusses World Cup Bordeaux...
Video Alert: Jumping: Bordeaux: Edwina Alexander Interview From Bordeaux
FEI Television discusses Grand Prix with Britain's Edwina Alexander from Bordeaux...
Video Alert: Jumping: World Cup : Bordeaux: WILY WEISHAUPT IS BEST IN BORDEAUX - by Louise Parkes
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| Philipp Weishaupt and the stallion Catoki secured Germany's sixth victory in the 2010/2011 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping series at Bordeaux, France tonight. Photo: Cecile Grand/FEI |
ROLEX FEI WORLD CUP™ JUMPING 2010/2011 - ROUND 10
Bordeaux (FRA), 5 February 2011
Philipp Weishaupt and the stallion Catoki brought the German tally of wins in the 2010/2011 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping Western European League qualifying series to a sensational six this evening at Bordeaux in France. The 25 year old rider from Munich was one of 12 in the thrilling second-round jump-off, and he steered a line against the clock that proved too good for the rest and brought him through the finish more than a half-second quicker than French runner-up Simon Delestre. Third place went to Beijing Olympic silver medallist Rolf-Goran Bengtsson from Sweden while Ireland's latest super-star, Billy Twomey, was less than a second off the winning time when slotting into fourth.
Video Alert: Reining: Equestrian Life's Great McCutchen & McQuay Families Video
If you're a reining fan, take a moment to watch Equestrian Life's video The McQuay and McCutcheon Families. This well-produced video is an in depth profile of the two American reining powerhouse families. Equestrian life calls this video A touching insight on how this family makes reining a three generation way of life at the highest competitive levels ( Read More). We would have to agree.
Hunters: HITS: Sonoma Valley Stables Takes Four of the Top Five Spots in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Thermal
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Hope Glynn and Woodstock in Sunday's $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Thermal. © Flying Horse Photography. |
Monday, February 7, 2011
Video Alert: Dressage: Rath Trots Out Totilas for a Spin
This past weekend, Matthias Rath brought out his new partner Totilas, for a public musical kur. See the video below.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Hunters: Wellington: WEF: Daisy Farish and Elation Wow the Crowd in the Gotham North Small Pony Hunters
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| Daisy Farish and Elation are the Gotham North Small Pony Hunter Champions during the fourth week of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo © Sportfot, Official Sport Photographer of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, www.sportfot.com. |
Brooke Bidgood for Equestrian Sport Productions
Wellington, FL - February 6, 2011 - As the weekend comes to a close, numerous championships were awarded in the pony hunter divisions. The FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, which runs through April 3, hosts some of the fanciest ponies in the country. Today, the Gotham North Small Pony Hunters were among those awarded.
Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Laura Kraut and Cedric Jump Clear to Win $78,000 Adequan Grand Prix, CSI 2*
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Laura Kraut and Cedric won the $78,000 Adequan Grand Prix, CSI 2* during week four 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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Wellington, FL - February 6, 2011 - The 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded its fourth week of competition on Sunday afternoon with the $78,000 Adequan Grand Prix, CSI 2* held in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. In a talent packed class, Laura Kraut (USA) and Happy Hill Farm's Cedric jumped to victory over 48 starters.
Eventing: Female Coach to lead Australia’s Equestrian Eventing Team for London 2012 Olympic Games
07 February 2011
Top Eventing Coach Prue Barrett has been appointed National Performance Director of the Australian Eventing Team ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games
Barrett’s appointment comes after long-term coach Wayne Roycroft stepped down from his role as Eventing Head Coach in December 2010. As an Assistant Coach to Roycroft over many major international campaigns, Barrett brings to the role a wealth of experience both as a coach and former rider herself.
Top Eventing Coach Prue Barrett has been appointed National Performance Director of the Australian Eventing Team ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games
Barrett’s appointment comes after long-term coach Wayne Roycroft stepped down from his role as Eventing Head Coach in December 2010. As an Assistant Coach to Roycroft over many major international campaigns, Barrett brings to the role a wealth of experience both as a coach and former rider herself.
Driving: World Cup: CHARDON IN TOP FORM IN BORDEAUX by Cindy Timmer
Dutch driver IJsbrand Chardon won last night's FEI World Cup qualifier in Bordeaux in breath taking style. Wild card driver Chardon stayed ahead of Tomas Eriksson in second guaranteeing the Swede the sixth and last starting place for the Final in Leipzig. Werner Ulrich knocked two balls down in the winning round to finish third.
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| Chardon went for it all the way in Bordeaux. Photo: FEI/Rinaldo de Craen |
Dressage: Totilas Named KWPN Horse of the Year
Friday, February 4, 2011
Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Kelcie Brophy Takes Top Honors in the Platinum Performance USEF Show Jumping Talent Search
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| Kelcie Brophy and Dynasty win the Platinum Performance USEF Show Jumping Talent Search during the fourth 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 4, 2011 - It was another beautiful day at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, home of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, which runs through April 3. The equitation riders were back to action today as the weekend approaches.
Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Donald Cheska and Ad Fundum Dash to Victory in $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Speed Challenge
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| Donald Cheska and Ad Fundum won the $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Speed Challenge during week 4 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 4, 2011 - The fourth week of competition at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival continued on Friday with a victory for Donald Cheska and Ericka Baran's Ad Fundum in the $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Speed Challenge.
Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Lauren Hough and Quick Study Win the WEF Challenge Cup Rd 4
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| Photo Credit: Lauren Hough and Quick Study won the $31,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 4 at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo © Sportfot, Official Sport Photographer of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, www.sportfot.com. |
Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.
Wellington, FL - February 3, 2011 - Lauren Hough (USA) and Quick Study, owned by Laura Mateo, earned top prize in Thursday afternoon's $31,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 4 after completing the very close jump-off in the fastest time by just 6/100ths of a second.
Hunters: Wellington: WEF: Ballard and Sigfried take the 2nd Year Green Working Hunters
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| Photo Credit: Erynn Ballard and Sigfried are the Second Year Green Working Hunter champions during the fourth 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 3, 2011 - The 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, which runs through April 3, starts yet another week of competition. Week 4 began yesterday and awarded its first championships of the week today. Among the early top honors awarded was the Second Year Green Working Hunter tricolor.
Spend a Few Minutes With Steffen Peters
Jumping Charlie Jayne and The London Group's Athena on course in Thursday's $31,000 HITS Welcome Classic, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at the HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California.
February 4, 2011THERMAL, CA (February 4, 2011)—Charlie Jayne and The London Group's Athena showed exactly why they finished second in last year’s Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix when they took top honors in Thursday's $31,000 HITS Welcome Classic, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at the HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California.
Sabine Kreuter Sells La Biosthetique Sam FBW to the German Olympic Committee
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| Sam and Michael Jung, WEG 2010 |
Reprinted from Eventing Day:
(I've just received word from the German Federation that Sabine Kreuter has sold 47% of La Biosthetique Sam FBW to the German Olympic Committee~ ed)
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Driving: USEF: Chester Weber's Four-In-Hand Team Wins Horse of Year Team For Combined Driving
Lexington, KY (February 3, 2011) – Combined Driver Chester Weber may be in the running for the most decorated Combined Driver in United States history, but he doesn’t just settle for winning awards. Weber is also an extremely active member of the United States Equestrian Federation and in January was elected to serve on the USEF Executive Committee at the USEF National Convention in Lexington, Kentucky.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Rodrigo Pessoa and HH Palouchin Dominate Again in the $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers
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| Rodrigo Pessoa and HH Palouchin won the $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers during the fourth week of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo © Sportfot, Official Sport Photographer of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, www.sportfot.com. |
Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.
Wellington, FL - February 2, 2011 - The 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) began its fourth week of competition on Wednesday morning with another win going to Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) and HH Palouchin in the $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers. This was the pair's third win in a row, also winning both of week three's 1.45m classes.
Jumping: Wellington: WEF: CSI2*: Pablo Barrios and G&C Quick Star 11 Victorious in $40,000 Surpass Grand Prix, CSI 2*
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| Pablo Barrios and G&C Quick Star 11 won the $40,000 Surpass Grand Prix, CSI 2* during week 3 of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo © Randi Muster/Mustphoto, Inc., www.mustphoto.com. |
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Wellington, FL – February 2, 2011 – G&C Farm started out the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival with a variety of success, including victory in the $40,000 Surpass Grand Prix, CSI 2* during week 3 for Pablo Barrios and G&C Quick Star 11. G&C Farm is based in Wellington, FL, and owned by Gustavo and Carolina Mirabal of Venezuela. Barrios, who competes for Venezuela, is also based in Wellington.
USEF: This Week USEF In High Performance Disciplines
The first American CEI of 2011 took place at the Dupuis Equestrian Center near Indiantown, Florida January 28-29. The event featured two days of Endurance competition.
In the CEIJY 1* (80km), Forest Green and PL Nino took top honors in a time of 3:55:30 beating Kelsey Russell and Tryssta by 30 seconds to the wire. In the CEI 1* (80km) Amy Atkins crossed the finish line in 5:03:40 on SA Zacks Comet, one second ahead of Daryl Downs and Blaze Star. In another desperately close race, Kathy Brunjes won the CEI 2* (120 km) on Theatric in a time of 7:19:58, one second clear of Melody Blittersdorf on Tektonic.
Free Joint Health Lunch And Learn in Wellington
The Lunch and Learn Series will be hosting lunch and a seminar on joint health on Thursday February 3. For more information conatct 561-793-5867
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
USEF: Endurance Added to 2011 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North By Joanie Morris
February 1, 2011
Lexington, KY - For more than 30 years, the Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North traditionally hosts championships for teams and individuals in the three Olympic Equestrian disciplines of dressage, eventing and jumping. In 2008 reining was included, and in 2011 the sport of endurance will be introduced for the first time.
British Equestrian News: British Equestrian Federation Announces New Member Bodies
The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) has today announced that two organisations will be joining the 16 independent equestrian member bodies that are already part of the BEF. The British Grooms Association (BGA) and The Showing Council will work closely with the BEF to co-ordinate policy on a wide range of issues.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Hunters: USEF: USEF Announces Dates for the 2011 National Hunter Championships
By USEF National Affiliates Department
Lexington, KY
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the following dates and locations for the 2011 National Hunter Championships:
USEF Junior Hunter Championships - West Coast: August 16-17, 2011; Oaks Blenheim, San Juan Capistrano, CA
USEF Junior Hunter Championships - East Coast: August 2-3, 2011; HITS on the Hudson, Saugerties, NY
USEF Pony Finals: August 9-14, 2011; Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY
Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF National Hunter Breeding Championships - West: August 31, 2011; Showpark All Seasons Summer Tournament, Del Mar, CA
Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF National Hunter Breeding Championships - East: September 3, 2011; Warrenton Horse Show, Warrenton, VA
For sponsorship opportunities or questions about these events, please contact Lauren Fahey at lfahey@usef.org or 859-225-6977.
Lexington, KY
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the following dates and locations for the 2011 National Hunter Championships:
USEF Junior Hunter Championships - West Coast: August 16-17, 2011; Oaks Blenheim, San Juan Capistrano, CA
USEF Junior Hunter Championships - East Coast: August 2-3, 2011; HITS on the Hudson, Saugerties, NY
USEF Pony Finals: August 9-14, 2011; Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY
Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF National Hunter Breeding Championships - West: August 31, 2011; Showpark All Seasons Summer Tournament, Del Mar, CA
Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF National Hunter Breeding Championships - East: September 3, 2011; Warrenton Horse Show, Warrenton, VA
For sponsorship opportunities or questions about these events, please contact Lauren Fahey at lfahey@usef.org or 859-225-6977.
WEF: Wellington: FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Week Three Wrap-Up: January 26-30, 2011
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Wellington, FL - January 31, 2011 - The third week of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) has concluded at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. In addition to 12 rings of hunter, jumper, and equitation competition, there was plenty happening on the grounds. Here's what you can do soon at the FTI WEF!
Wellington, FL - January 31, 2011 - The third week of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) has concluded at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. In addition to 12 rings of hunter, jumper, and equitation competition, there was plenty happening on the grounds. Here's what you can do soon at the FTI WEF!
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Paulo Santana and Taloubet Top $25,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Classic
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| Brazil's Paulo Santana rode Taloubet to victory in the $25,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic during week three of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo © Sportfot, Official Sport Photographer of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival,www.sportfot.com |
Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.
Wellington, FL - January 30, 2011 - The 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded its third week of competition on Sunday afternoon with a $25,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Classic. Held in the International Arena of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), the class was won by Paulo Santana (BRA) and Taloubet over a starting field of 31 entries. This win was the pair's first WEF victory.
Hunters: Wellington: WEF: Isabel Portela and Millesime Du Valy Are Awarded the Coldwell Banker Children's Hunter Horse 15-17 Championship
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| Isabel Portela and Millesime Du Valy are the Coldwell Banker Children's Hunter Horse 15-17 champions during the third 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 - January 30, 2011 - The FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, which runs through April 3, finished its third week of competition with a successful Sunday. The Coldwell Banker Children's Hunter Horse 15-17 awarded their tricolor honors among numerous other championships today.
Isabel Portela was all smiles on Sunday afternoon when she was named the Coldwell Banker Children's Hunter Horse 15-17 champion. Portela was aboard the James B. Pirtle Enterprises Inc entry, Millesime Du Valy, an eleven-year-old Selle Francais gelding.
Jumping: World Cup: Zurich: EHNING MAKES IT FIVE FOR GERMANY AT ZURICH - by Louise Parkes
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| Photo Caption: Germany's Marcus Ehning, winner of today's ninth leg of the 2010/2011 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping series in Zurich, Switzerland is presented with a Rolex watch by Mr Pedro Reiser, Market Manager Rolex Switzerland. Photo: Katja Stuppia/FEI. |
Zurich (SUI), 30 January 2011
Marcus Ehning brought the German tally to five wins in the 2010/2011 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping series with a convincing victory riding Noltes Kuchengirl at the ninth leg in Zurich, Switzerland today. In an exciting seven-way jump-off against the clock, the defending champion pipped British birthday boy, 28 year old Ben Maher riding the rejunevated Robin Hood W, while Australia's Edwina Alexander and Cevo Itot du Chateau finished third.
Hunters: Wellington: WEF: Victoria Colvin and Waterford Win Big in the Large Junior 15 & Under Hunters
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| Victoria Colvin and Waterford are the Large Junior 15 & Under Hunter champions during the third week of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo © Sportfot, Official Sport Photographer of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, www.sportfot.com. |
Brooke Bidgood for Equestrian Sport Productions
Wellington, FL - January 29, 2011 - The third weekend of the circuit was off to a busy start at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, which runs through April 3. The sun was finally out as the younger section of Large Junior Hunters stepped into the spotlight in the Rost Arena on Saturday morning.
Jumping: Wellington: CSI2*: Pablo Barrios and G&C Quick Star 11 Succeed in $40,000 Surpass Grand Prix, CSI 2*
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| Pablo Barrios and G&C Quick Star 11 won the $40,000 Surpass Grand Prix, CSI 2* during the second week of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo © Sportfot, Official Sport Photographer of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, www.sportfot.com. |
Jennifer Wood for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.
Wellington, FL - January 29, 2011 - Pablo Barrios (VEN) and G&C Quick Star 11, owned by G&C Farm of Wellington, FL, captured the top prize in tonight's $40,000 Surpass Grand Prix, CSI 2*. This was the second event of 11 in the "Saturday Night Lights" series at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). A crowd of 4,700 spectators were there to enjoy top-class show jumping and all that the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center has to offer.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Manna Pro Feed Issues Voluntary Recall in CA, NV, OR USA
Via San Francisco Chronicle:
(01-28) 18:22 PST LOS ANGELES, (AP) --
A manufacturer has issued a voluntary recall of horse feed that was distributed in California, Nevada and Oregon because it may contain a medication that can be fatal to horses if fed at high levels.
Missouri-based Manna Pro Products announced Friday that it is voluntarily recalling Family Farm Complete Horse 10 horse feed, lot number 1006, because it may contain potentially harmful levels of the medication monensin sodium, or Rumensin.
The feed was distributed Jan. 11 through Jan. 21 to retailers in California, Nevada and Oregon.
No illnesses or deaths have been reported and retailers have removed it from their stores, but the company says customers who purchased the product should stop feeding it immediately.
(01-28) 18:22 PST LOS ANGELES, (AP) --
A manufacturer has issued a voluntary recall of horse feed that was distributed in California, Nevada and Oregon because it may contain a medication that can be fatal to horses if fed at high levels.
Missouri-based Manna Pro Products announced Friday that it is voluntarily recalling Family Farm Complete Horse 10 horse feed, lot number 1006, because it may contain potentially harmful levels of the medication monensin sodium, or Rumensin.
The feed was distributed Jan. 11 through Jan. 21 to retailers in California, Nevada and Oregon.
No illnesses or deaths have been reported and retailers have removed it from their stores, but the company says customers who purchased the product should stop feeding it immediately.
Hunters: USEF Announces Dates for the 2011 National Hunter Championships
Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the following dates and locations for the 2011 National Hunter Championships:
USEF Junior Hunter Championships – West Coast: August 16-17, 2011; Oaks Blenheim, San Juan Capistrano, CA
USEF Junior Hunter Championships – East Coast: August 2-3, 2011; HITS on the Hudson, Saugerties, NY
USEF Pony Finals: August 9-14, 2011; Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY
Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF National Hunter Breeding Championships – West: August 31, 2011; Showpark All Seasons Summer Tournament, Del Mar, CA
Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF National Hunter Breeding Championships – East: September 3, 2011; Warrenton Horse Show, Warrenton, VA
For sponsorship opportunities or questions about these events, please contact Lauren Fahey at lfahey@usef.org or 859-225-6977.
USEF Junior Hunter Championships – West Coast: August 16-17, 2011; Oaks Blenheim, San Juan Capistrano, CA
USEF Junior Hunter Championships – East Coast: August 2-3, 2011; HITS on the Hudson, Saugerties, NY
USEF Pony Finals: August 9-14, 2011; Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY
Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF National Hunter Breeding Championships – West: August 31, 2011; Showpark All Seasons Summer Tournament, Del Mar, CA
Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF National Hunter Breeding Championships – East: September 3, 2011; Warrenton Horse Show, Warrenton, VA
For sponsorship opportunities or questions about these events, please contact Lauren Fahey at lfahey@usef.org or 859-225-6977.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Hunters: Wellington: WEF: White Cap and Visse Wedell Ride to Victory in Section A of the Low Adult 2'6" Hunters
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| White Cap and Visse Wedell are the Section A Low Adult 2'6" Hunter champions during the third week of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo © Sportfot, Official Sport Photographer of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, www.sportfot.com. |
Brooke Bidgood for Equestrian Sport Productions
Wellington, FL - January 28, 2011 - Week 3 at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, which runs through April 3, got off to a chilly start on Friday morning. However, that did not stop Section A of the Low Adult 2'6" Hunters from coming out in full swing for their second day of competition.
Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Yann Candele and Carolla Z Clock Swift Victory in $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Speed Challenge
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| Yann Candele and Carolla Z won the $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Speed Challenge during week 3 at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo © Sportfot, Official Sport Photographer of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, www.sportfot.com. |
Jennifer Wood for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.
Wellington, FL - January 28, 2011 - Yann Candele of Caledon, CA, won today's $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Speed Challenge over a starting field of 46 competitors with Liz Currie's Carolla Z.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Hunters: Wellington: WEF: Scott Stewart and Touchdown Score Week 3 Championship in the Green Conformation Hunters
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| Scott Stewart and Touchdown are the Green Conformation Hunter champions during the third 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 - January 27, 2011 - The third week of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, which runs through April 3, is into its second day of competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The Green Conformation Hunters awarded their championship today in the E.R. Mische Grand Hunter Ring.
Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Darragh Kenny and Gael Force Gallop to Victory in $31,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 3 at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival
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| Darragh Kenny and Gael Force won the $31,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 3 at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo © Sportfot, Official Sport Photographer of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, www.sportfot.com. |
Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.
Wellington, FL - January 27, 2011 - Irish rider Darragh Kenny and Gael Force, owned by Missy Clark and North Run, earned top honors in round three of the $31,000 WEF Challenge Cup on Thursday afternoon at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Sponsored by Nespresso, the WEF is in its third of 12 weeks of competition at the beautiful Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). The circuit will continue through April 3, 2011.
Dressage: Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge to host 2011 Exquis World Dressage Masters CDI5* By Joanie Morris
West Palm Beach, FL - Pending FEI approval, the Exquis World Dressage Masters CDI5* has been rescheduled for March 9-12 at the Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge in West Palm Beach, FL. The featured event, the Freestyle, will be held under the lights on Friday evening. The only CDI5* held annually in the United States, the World Dressage Masters attracts some of the world's best.
Over the last two years, World, Olympic and World Cup Champions have all been in attendance and 2011 promises to not disappoint. Held for the first time at the world-class Palm Beach County Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach - South Florida will again welcome the dressage world.
Over the last two years, World, Olympic and World Cup Champions have all been in attendance and 2011 promises to not disappoint. Held for the first time at the world-class Palm Beach County Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach - South Florida will again welcome the dressage world.
Jumping: World Cup: STAUT CONTINUES TO LEAD STANDINGS AS ROLEX JUMPING SERIES RESUMES IN ZURICH by Louise Parkes
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| Kevin Staut (FRA) and Sylvana de Hus continue to lead the Western League World Cup (Kit Houghton Photo/FEI) |
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Jumping, WEF, Wellington, HH Palouchin and Rodrigo Pessoa Score Win in $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers
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| Photo Credit: Rodrigo Pessoa and HH Palouchin won the $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers during the second week of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo © Sportfot, Official Sport Photographer of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, www.sportfot.com. |
Jennifer Wood for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.
Wellington, FL - January 26, 2011 - The third week of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) began today. In the $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumper class, Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) and his always speedy HH Palouchin, owned by Double H Farm, brought home the win.
USEF: USEF Passes New Safety Helmet Rules for Eventing and Dressage Riders
By USEF Communications Department
Lexington, KY - The Board of Directors during this year's United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Annual Meeting approved new helmet rules for riders in both eventing and dressage - just two weeks after dozens of stakeholders in equestrian sport met with the goal of improving rider safety across disciplines.
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