Dressage: Six European Riders Confirmed for World Dressage Masters Palm Beach

Release: February 11 2011

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Wellington, FL - February 11, 2011 - Six European participants have been confirmed for the 2011 World Dressage Masters Palm Beach presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach, which will take place on March 9-11. In addition, Dutch Olympian Hans Peter Minderhoud, a member of the gold medal dressage team at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, will give a Master Class clinic during the WDM Palm Beach.

Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Andres Rodriguez and Oreade Des Dames Navigate a Win in $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Speed Challenge

Photo Credit: Andres Rodriguez and Oreade Des Dames won the $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Speed Challenge during week 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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Wellington, FL - February 11, 2011 - The fifth week of competition at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival continued on Friday with the $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Speed Challenge, held in the International Arena of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Despite a rainy day, the riders came out in full force for the class, showing over a course set by Alan Wade of Co. Tipperary, Ireland. Out of 50 starters, Venezuela's Andres Rodriguez piloted Oreade Des Dames to victory with the fastest of 12 clear rounds.

Jumping: HITS: Silvio Mazzoni and Remonta Habano Win Big in Thursday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, Presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at the HITS Ocala Winter Classic

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Silvio Mazzoni and Remonta Habano in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health.

     
OCALA, FL (February 11, 2011)--After a successful two-week Pre-Circuit and a short break, show jumping resumed at HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida on Tuesday with the Ocala Winter Classic, the first of six AA-rated weeks of competition. Silvio Mazzoni of Leesburg, Virginia piloted his own Remonta Habano to a decisive win in Thursday afternoon’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health.

Dressage: USEF Receives Invitation for Under-25 Dressage Riders to Compete at CHIO Aachen - By Joanie Morris

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has recently received an invitation from the Organizing Committee of CHIO Aachen to send riders to participate in the CDIU-25 for the first time. Caroline Roffman (Wellington, FL) received an invitation to participate as an individual starter and the U.S. also has the opportunity to send up to three additional Under -25 riders to compete at this prestigious event.

Jumping: HITS: Fast Fellers! Rich Fellers and Flexible Capture the $31,000 HITS Welcome Classic at HITS Thermal

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Rich Fellers and Flexible on course in Thursday's $31,000 HITS Welcome Classic, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at the HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California.

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February 11, 2011
   
THERMAL, CA (February 11, 2011)—Rich Fellers won his third Grand Prix in a row at HITS Thermal when he rode Harry and Mollie Chapman's Flexible to the top prize in Thursday night's $31,000 HITS Welcome Classic, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, in the indoor arena at the HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California.

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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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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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

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.

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Jumpin: Wellington: FTI: Winter Equestrian Festival: Ben Maher and Oscar Score Week 5 Opening Win in $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers

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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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.

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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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.

Video Alert: FEI TV Dressage, Adelinde Cornelissen and Parzifal from Amsterdam

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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

Video Alert: Jumping: Bordeaux: Germany's Marco Kutcher at Bordeaux

Germany's Marco Kutcher discusses World Cup Bordeaux...

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Video Alert: Jumping: Bordeaux: Edwina Alexander Interview From Bordeaux

FEI Television discusses Grand Prix with Britain's Edwina Alexander from Bordeaux...

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Video Alert: Jumping: World Cup : Bordeaux: WILY WEISHAUPT IS BEST IN BORDEAUX - by Louise Parkes

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.

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Hunters: HITS: Sonoma Valley Stables Takes Four of the Top Five Spots in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Thermal

Hope Glynn and Woodstock in Sunday's $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Thermal. © Flying Horse Photography.

THERMAL, CA (February 7, 2011)--Hope Glynn capped off a week to remember at HITS Thermal when she finished with three horses in the top five of Sunday's $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix, including a first-place finish aboard Sabrina Hellman's Woodstock, to conclude Desert Circuit II at the HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California.

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.

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Hunters: Wellington: WEF: Daisy Farish and Elation Wow the Crowd in the Gotham North Small Pony Hunters

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.

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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*

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.

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.

Chardon went for it all the way in Bordeaux. Photo: FEI/Rinaldo de Craen

Dressage: Totilas Named KWPN Horse of the Year

The KWPN has named Totilas their Horse of the Year... Read More

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Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Kelcie Brophy Takes Top Honors in the Platinum Performance USEF Show Jumping Talent Search

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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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

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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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

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.

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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

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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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

Wellington, FL (February 3, 2011) – Fans of World Equestrian Games Bronze Medalist Steffen Peters can now enjoy an intimate moment with the dressage star thanks to a “Custom Moment” video by Custom Saddlery. In the video produced for Custom Saddlery, makers of handcrafted custom-fit dressage, jumping and event saddles and an official sponsor of the United States Dressage Federation, Peters is interviewed and shares everything from what he eats for breakfast to whether or not he likes dogs.

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.

 

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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

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)   

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.

Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Rodrigo Pessoa and HH Palouchin Dominate Again in the $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers

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.

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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*

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.

 G&C Farm Starts the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival With Success

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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

Endurance
 
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

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USEF: Endurance Added to 2011 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North By Joanie Morris

USEF Press Release
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.

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.

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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!

Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Paulo Santana and Taloubet Top $25,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Classic

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

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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

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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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

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.

ROLEX FEI WORLD CUP™ JUMPING 2010/2011 - ROUND 9
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

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.

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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*

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.

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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.

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.

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/01/28/state/n181131S76.DTL#ixzz1CTDKR7La

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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.

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