Debbie Winker Dies Following Friday's Riding Accident

WEG Central wishes to extend our sincere sympathy to the Winkler and Malloy Families.

WEG Central möchte unsere aufrichtige Anteilnahme für die Familien Winkler und Malloy verlängern.

Translated from the German Federation Press release which is attached below... Please forgive the rough translation from the original German.

First Press Release German to English translation

First German Federation Press Release regarding accident:

Debby Winkler after riding accident in critical condition

Warendorf (fn-press). Debby Winkler, wife of show jumping legend Hans Günter Winkler, suffered serious injuries after falling off her 10-year-old Westphalian mare Angelina on Friday while cooling down her mount after a training session. The American was immediately taken to the University Hospital Münster for further care. She remains in critical condition.

On behalf of Mr. Winkler, we ask you to refrain from questions to him and other members of his wife. We will inform you when something changes in the health of Mrs. Winkler.

Second German Press Release Translation (edited for content)

Unfortunately, we must make the very sad news that Debby Winkler this afternoon has died. Please note the attached press release. 
Tragic accidental death of Debbie Winkler Warendorf (fn-press). Deep sorrow for the five-time Olympic champion Hans Günter Winkler - his wife Debby Winkler died today, the result of serious injury during a riding accident. Debby Winkler fell from her 10-year-old Westphalian mare Angelina on Friday while cooling down her mount after a training session last Friday. The American was immediately taken to the University Hospital Münster for medical care, where her life could not be saved. Debby Winkler was 51 years old. 

In 1976, Debby, the daughter of a horse breeding family from NewYork and grand daughter of the Goodman family of New York's Bergdorf-Goodman department stores, became a student of Nelson Pessoa (Brazil) moving for the first time to Europe. Still using her maiden name Debby Malloy, she found her way to Warendorf in 1986 to train with Hans Günter Winkler. From a training relationship developed more, and her wedding with HGW followed in 1994. Debby Winkler was successful in a number of high class competitions on the road. Her greatest achievement, second place was one with her horse Sakrus HG the Grand Prix of Frankfurt in 1998.

Original German Release:

Debby Winkler nach Reitunfall in Lebensgefahr

Warendorf (fn-press). Debby Winkler, Ehefrau von Springreiterlegende Hans Günter Winkler, hat am vergangenen Freitag einen schweren Reitunfall erlitten. Im Anschluss an eine Trainingseinheit stürzte sie beim „Trockenreiten“ mit ihrem Pferd. Die US-Amerikanerin wurde sofort in die Universitätsklinik Münster zur weiteren Versorgung gebracht. Die Springreiterin schwebt in akuter Lebensgefahr.

Im Auftrag von Herrn Winkler möchten wir Sie bitten, auf Anfragen an ihn und weitere Angehörige seiner Frau zu verzichten. Wir werden Sie informieren, sobald sich etwas an dem Gesundheitszustand von Frau Winkler ändert.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen


And second German Federation Press release:

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,

leider müssen wir Ihnen die sehr traurige Mitteilung machen, dass Debby Winkler heute Nachmittag gestorben ist. Bitte beachten Sie die beigefügte Pressemitteilung.

Tragischer Unfalltod von Debby Winkler

Warendorf (fn-press). Tiefe Trauer beim fünfmaligen Olympiasieger Hans Günter Winkler – seine Ehefrau Debby Winkler erlag heute den schwerwiegenden Verletzungen eines Reitunfalls. Debby Winkler stürzte am vergangenen Freitag nach einer Trainingseinheit beim „Trockenreiten“ mit ihrem Pferd. Die US-Amerikanerin wurde sofort in die Universitätsklinik Münster zur ärztlichen Versorgung gebracht, wo ihr Leben aber nicht mehr gerettet werden konnte. Debby Winkler wurde 51 Jahre alt.

1976 kam die Tochter einer Pferdezüchterfamilie aus New York als Schülerin von Nelson Pessoa (Brasilien) erstmals nach Europa. Noch unter ihrem Geburtsnamen Debby Malloy fand sie 1986 den Weg nach Warendorf, um bei Hans Günter Winkler zu trainieren. Aus einer Trainingsbeziehung entwickelte sich mehr, so dass 1994 die Hochzeit mit „HGW“ folgte. Debby Winkler war in zahlreichen schweren Springprüfungen erfolgreich unterwegs. Zu ihren größten Erfolgen zählte der zweite Platz mit ihrem Pferd Sakrus HG beim Großen Preis von Frankfurt 1998.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen 


 

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Hunters: Wellington: WEF: Olivia Esse and Small Affair Win WCHR Junior/Amateur-Owner Palm Beach Hunter Classic Spectacular

Olivia Esse and Small Affair won the WCHR Junior/Amateur-Owner Hunter Classic Spectacular 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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Esse and Small Affair Take Charge in WCHR Spectacular

Traveling all the way from Los Angeles, CA, to ride in the WCHR competition, 17-year-old Olivia Esse made her trip worthwhile with a big win in the WCHR Junior/Amateur-Owner Palm Beach Hunter Classic Spectacular aboard Small Affair, owned by Iwasaki and Reilly.

Hunters: Wellington: WEF: Glen Senk Steals the Spotlight with Another Place in the Peggy Cone Memorial WCHR Adult Hunter Classic

Glen Senk and Another Place are the winners of the Peggy Cone Memorial WCHR Adult Hunter Classic during the sixth week of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival.

For Immediate Release
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Wellington, FL - February 20, 2011 - Glen Senk did more than steal the show this morning as fifty-three entries came out for a chance to win the title in the Peggy Cone Memorial WCHR Adult Hunter Classic. Senk had a total of four entries in the class, all of which placed in the top twelve. Senk's newest mount, Another Place, took top honors in the class with an average score of 83.5 in the first round, and 85.5 in the second round.

Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Beezie Madden Scores Second Win of the Week with Prima in $50,000 G&C Farm Palm Beach Jumping Derby

Beezie Madden and Prima jumping out of the Devils' Dyke Beezie Madden and Prima won the $50,000 G&C Farm Palm Beach Jumping Derby at week 6 of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo © Sportfot, Official Sport Photographer of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, www.sportfot.com

For Immediate Release
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Wellington, FL - February 20, 2011 - Two-time Olympic gold medalist Beezie Madden scored her second win this week at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival in the $50,000 G&C Farm Palm Beach Jumping Derby. She and Prima, owned by Neapolitan Holding Co., LLC, were the fastest over a challenging derby course on the grass field at The Stadium.

Eventing: Frances Stead's Clifton Promise For Sale

Frances Stead of Clifton Eventers announced today that Clifton Promise is for sale. Promise, a New Zealand Thoroughbred of primarily American bloodlines, finished seventh in the 2010 World Equestrian Games. Jock Paget, who currently has the ride on this top New Zealand Event horse said on the Clifton Eventers website: "... Of course, I'd love to keep the ride on him, but I'm not going to hold my breath! However, for someone looking to share in the glory of winning an Olympic medal I think they'd be hard-pushed to find a better opportunity than investing in Promise and allowing me to have a crack at the gold on him."

While no price has been given, more information on the 16.3 13 year-old Promise, his record and pedigree, is available on the Clifton Eventers Website.

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Dressage: World Cup: Neumunster : SALZGEBER SWEEPS TO VICTORY IN NEUMUNSTER AS GERMAN RIDERS DOMINATE ONCE AGAIN - by Louise Parkes

Germany's Ulla Salzgeber, winning rider at the eighth leg of the 2010/2011 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage series in Neumunster, Germany today riding Herzuf's Erbe is presented with the trophy by Lisa Wells, Reem Acra.

20 February 2011

Ulla Salzgeber and Herzuf's Erbe swept to their second victory in the Western European League of the 2010/2011 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage series in Neumunster, Germany today where fellow-Germans Isabell Werth and Helen Langehanenberg slotted into second and third places.  Salzgeber has been in formidable form all season, placing herself in a prominent position on the leaderboard when winning the Central European League qualifier at Kaposvar in Hungary last October before coming out to win again at Frankfurt, Germany in December.  And the 52 year old rider did it in style once more today, getting the edge over Werth with a performance that oozed professionalism, confidence, control and harmony and which restored her to pole position on the league table ahead of the final two qualifying rounds.

Vaulting: Great Britain: Horse and Country TV offers interesting Joann Eccles Interview

Vaulting Gold Medalist Joanne Eccles and father WEG 2010 ©Equimage Media

Horse and Country TV has posted a quick little Ten Minutes in the Tack Trunk interview with British WEG 2010 Gold Medalist Vaulter Joanne Eccles. Read more...

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Wellington: WEF: Artisan Farms to Host Annual Young Riders Carnival at FTI Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments®

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Wellington, FL - February 18, 2011 - Artisan Farms and junior rider Caitlin Ziegler are proud to announce the Young Riders Carnival to be held at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Saturday, February 19, 2011. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. just before the start of the FTI Great Charity Challenge presented by Fidelity Investments®, the Young Riders Carnival will be held at the spectator entrance of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The carnival, hosted by junior rider Caitlin Ziegler, will raise money to benefit charity.

Hunters: Wellington: WEF: Louise Serio and Castle Rock Claim Victory in WCHR Palm Beach Hunter Classic Spectacular

Louise Serio and Castle Rock won the WCHR Palm Beach Hunter Classic Spectacular at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo © Sportfot, Official Sport Photographer of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, www.sportfot.com.

For Immediate Release
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Wellington, FL - February 18, 2011 - Louise Serio and Castle Rock earned a victory in the WCHR Palm Beach Hunter Classic Spectacular on Friday evening at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival following two beautiful rounds of competition. After two weeks of qualifying competition, only the top horses and riders had the opportunity to compete in a fantastic class held under the bright lights of the impressive International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Beezie Madden and Mademoiselle Master the Field in $31,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 6

Beezie Madden and Mademoiselle won the $31,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 6 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 18, 2011 - Two-time Olympic gold medalist Beezie Madden of Cazenovia, NY, rode Abigail Wexner's Mademoiselle to victory in the $31,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 6 today at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The grand prix was held on the grass at The Stadium, and riders and spectators alike enjoyed the beautiful weather and change of scenery at the venue.

FEI News: Sven Holmberg Speaks about his resignation as FEI Bureau Chief.

Please feel free to translate the initial Sven Holmberg's statement using the translation widget to the right...

Sven Holmberg avgår från FEI

(2011-02-10 18:00)

Sven Holmberg. FOTO: Robert Solin

 

I dag slutade Sven Holmberg som ledamot i FEI:s styrelse och som ordförande för FEI:s hoppkommitté.
Anledningen är att FEI-styret kör över hoppkommittén i olika tekniska frågor.
Amerikanen John Madden tar över posten som ordförande i hoppkommittén.

Pressmeddelande från Sven Holmberg:
Today I have resigned as Chairman of the Jumping Committee and as Bureau member of the FEI.

My reasons go back more than a year; I did not agree with decisions that were being taken and in many of these cases I openly voiced a different opinion.  Some of the decisions were in fact altered, but after lengthy and very expensive procedures.

More recently the recommendations and advice of the Jumping Committee have been disregarded or dealt with in such a way as to convince me that, for whatever reason or reasons, the Jumping Committee is not respected as the technical advisor on the discipline of jumping.

My heart, my knowledge and my passion are, and have always been, with the sport and I have been seeking to make it grow and develop both at the very top level and also at lower levels outside the core area.  All who know me also know that my dedication is not limited to jumping only but includes all aspects of equestrian sport.

The politics and the power games currently played in the FEI, which unfortunately expanded last year, will not benefit the development of our sport.  I find that in some aspects my integrity is being questioned.  I no longer find it meaningful, or useful, to participate in the politics as a Bureau member.

My passion for the sport, my experience and my know-how will always be there and I will be continuing in my other roles.

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

Mr Holmberg, who became an FEI Bureau Member when he was elected as Chair of the Jumping Committee in 2005, became FEI First Vice-President the following year. He was re-elected as Chair of the Jumping Committee at the 2009 FEI General Assembly in Copenhagen (DEN) and was one of the three candidates that stood for the FEI Presidency last year, when HRH Princess Haya was re-elected to the post for a second and final four-year term.

“Sven has dedicated an enormous amount of time to the FEI in a number of different roles over the past six years and I would like to thank him sincerely for his devotion to horse sport and particularly to Jumping”, FEI President HRH Princess Haya commented. “His deep knowledge and understanding of the sport have benefitted the FEI enormously. I wish him well for the future.”

John Madden (USA), Deputy Chair of the Jumping Committee, takes over as Acting Chair with immediate effect. The position will be filled on a permanent basis at the General Assembly in November.

“I have spoken to John Madden today and look forward to working closely with him”, Princess Haya said. “He is a well respected member of the equestrian community and is well placed to lead the sport of Jumping going forward.”

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Jumping: Hunters: 2011 HITS Culpeper Show Series Holds the Key to World’s Richest Classes

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Gavin Moylan and Hugo Yslas' Van Gogh in the 2010 Pfizer Million. Moylan paved his way to the Pfizer Million last year thanks to several Grand Prix placings at HITS Culpeper.

CULPEPER, VA (February 18, 2011)—HITS, Inc. is pleased to announce that the 2011 HITS Culpeper Show Series, that takes place in the heart of Virginia horse country, will host a total of six $40,000 Grand Prix, five of which will qualify for this year’s Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix. In addition, HITS Culpeper will also host five $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix, all of which will qualify for the all-new Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final.

Jumping: Hunters: HITS: Ocala: Largest Grand Prix Ever at HITS Ocala Won by Kent Farrington and Up Chiqui

© ESI Photography.
Kent Farrington and Up Chiqui on course in Thursday's $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health.

OCALA, FL (February 18, 2011)—Yesterday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, was the largest Grand Prix starting field ever at the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit. One of today’s brightest stars in show jumping, Kent Farrington riding Up Chiqui, owned by Alex Boone, William Dobbs and Farrington, beat out 48 starters to take the top prize in the class.

HITS: Thermal: Ocala: HITS Ships 1,000 Additional Tent Stalls to Thermal to Accommodate High Demand for Second Half of Desert Circuit

© HITS Staff.
Members from the HITS Ocala grounds crew loading temporary stalls on a flatbed to ship to Thermal, California.

THERMAL, CA (February 18, 2011)—An outstanding start to the 2011 HITS Desert Circuit, combined with some absolutely fabulous weather in the Southern California desert, has made Thermal the talk of the winter circuits. In fact, demand for stalls at Thermal for the second half are so high, that yesterday HITS shipped an additional 1,000 tent stalls from its property in Ocala, Florida to the HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California to accommodate the increased volume for the show.

Dressage: World Dressage Masters 2011 Schedule

World Dressage Masters 2011 Schedule will feature four  CDI5* shows:


9-11 March, Palm Beach, Florida USA
2-5 June, Munich, GER (final Nürnberger WDM Rider Ranking)
7-9 July, Flasterbo, SWE
29-31 July, Hickstead, GBR

The World Dressage Masters is the world’s premier dressage circuit,
offering unprecedented prize money of 425.000 Euro ($ 585.000) and the globe’s top dressage riders.

All World Dressage Masters shows will be broadcast on sports channel Eurosport connecting
World Dressage Masters to 150 million households in Europe.

Partners of the World Dressage Masters are: Exquis, Moorland investments and Moorland stables,
Nürnberger Versicherungen, Jerich International and Axel Johnson Group.

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Wellington: What's Coming Up This Week...

Here's what's coming this week at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Palm Beach:

From The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center
Winter Equestrian Festival 2011

Feb 18th 6pm-10pm:  WCHR Professionals Hunter Spectacular
Feb 19th 6pm-10pm: FTI Great Charity Challenge presented by Fidelity Investment
Feb 21st 1pm- 3pm $50,000 Jumper Derby presented by G&C Farm
Feb 21st 6pm to 10pm Junior /Amateur WCHR Finals

For more information visit http://www.equestriansport.com

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Wellington: WEF: Radio Show!

If your're interested in what is going on around and behind the scenes  at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington Florida, tune into WBZT (AM 1230) in the Palm Beaches, or around the world at DoversWorld.com or WBZT.com. to hear Equestrian Committee Chairman Mason Phelps dish the best of the best Wellyworld (and beyond) news, events, gossip, social scene and MORE!!

Every Tuesday at 6:15 PM Eastern US Time

doversworld.com

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Dressage: Dr. Ulf Möller and Sandro Hit -- for the last time - In German

To translate this release from the original German, please use the translation widget on the right sidebar ~ ed

Dr. Ulf Moller and Sandro Hit - Photo by Kii Beelitz

Via Kiki Beelitz

Sandro Hit  und Dr.Ulf Möller:  Letzter gemeinsamer Auftritt

"13 Jahre Hengstschau sind einfach genug", erklärt Dr. Ulf Möller, der Im Rahmen der Hengstvorführung von Paul Schockemöhle sich zum allerletzten Mal mit Sandro Hit als "Ross und Reiter" dem begeisterten Publikum präsentierte.
Dr.Ulf Möller war mit dem Ausnahmevererber 1999 Weltmeister und Bundeschampion. In Zukunft wird Sandro Hit, der inzwischen  18 Jahre alt ist,  seine Hengstshows nur noch an der Hand absolvieren.
Mit seinem Hengst hat sich auch sein Reiter von der öffentlichen Bühne verabschiedet. Auf Turnieren wird Dr.Ulf Möller nur noch als Coach für Ehefrau Eva und seine Kinder unterwegs sein.
Uli Kasselmann und Paul Schockemöhle zeigten sich für den geleisteten Einsatz der vergangenen Jahre von Ulf Möller mit seinem Sandro Hit besonders erkenntlich. Als Dankeschön machten Sie seiner 10-jährigen Tochter  ein  Geschenk auf vier Beinen: Mr.Ed , championatserfolgreiches Springpony, der mit seiner strahlenden neuen Besitzerin Lena Victoria eine tolle Ehrenrunde neben Sandro Hit mit Papa Ulf in der ausverkauften Vechtaer Auktionshalle ganz Profi-like absolvierte.

Anbei dazu ein Foto von Dr.Ulf Möller mit Sandro Hit und Töchterchen Lena mit Mr.Ed

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Derby Cross: Wellington: WEF: FLAIR SPONSORS WELLINGTON PRO DERBY CROSS

Flair, LLC Press Release

18 February, 2011

FLAIR SPONSORS WELLINGTON PRO DERBY CROSS

Flair, LLC makers of FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strips is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the 2011 PRO Rider Derby Cross Competition to be held on March 5, 2011 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, Wellington, Florida. The Wellington PRO Derby Cross competition will be held during Nation's Cup weekend - the most prestigious weekend of the Wellington Equestrian Festival.

FLAIR Strips – which support and protect the respiratory system of the hard-working equine athlete -- will be provided to all competitors and the company will sponsor a cross-country fence during the Wellington competition.

PRO Derby Cross is a hybridized form of interactive entertainment and sporting competition designed to showcase some of the best equestrian talent in the United States and Canada.

PRO Derby Cross Teams are comprised of five horse and rider combinations drawn from the worlds of Eventing, Show Jumping, and Polo. Each team is captained by an internationally renowned Eventer and filled in with two more Eventers, one Show Jumper, and one Polo Player- each a world-class equestrian in his or her own right.

Five Derby Cross teams will compete individually over a three-minute course designed by Olympic Gold Medalist David O’Connor. The course will ask horses and riders to be brave over the cross-country fences and accurate over show jumps all while competing against the clock.

For more information about FLAIR Nasal Strips please visit http://www.flairstrips.com

For more information about PRO Derby Cross, please visit

http://www.derbycross.com

For media inquiries, please contact:
Nan Rawlins at nan@equimage.com 

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Olympics: London 2012: Artist's Rendition of Greenwich Site

The London 2012 Olymic Committee has released artist's renditions of three London 2012 Olympic competition venues, including Greenwich Park's Stadium Facility.  To view the venues - click here...

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Eventing: HSBC AGREES FURTHER THREE-YEAR TERM FOR FEI CLASSICS

FEI PRESS RELEASE
Lausanne (SUI), 18 February 2011

HSBC has agreed a further three-year term as global sponsor of FEI Eventing to include title sponsorships of the HSBC FEI Classics™ until the end of 2013 and the HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships™ in both 2011 and 2013.

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 .

For Immediate Release
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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

For Immediate Release
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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

© Lili Weik Photography.
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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Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Kraut and Tokaruk Tie For Victory in $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers at FTI WEF Week 6

Photo Credit: Laura Kraut on Dona Evita and Michael Tokaruk with Roger Rabbit tied for the win in the $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers during week six at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo © Sportfot, Official Sport Photographer of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, www.sportfot.com

For Immediate Release
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Wellington, FL - February 16, 2011 - In an unusual class on the opening morning of week 6 at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, there was a tie for the win in the $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers. Laura Kraut, on The Freedom Group's Dona Evita, and Michael Tokaruk with Roger Rabbit, owned by Castle Point Farm LLC, both finished the speed class with no faults and in the same time of 63.121 seconds.

Hunter: Jumper: Young stars and seasoned veterans win big at the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit

OCALA, FL (February 16, 2011)--The sun continues to shine in the 'Horse Capital of the World' after a successful first AA-rated week of show jumping at HITS Post Time Farm. High-Performance and talented hunter riders once again pleased the crowd with awe-inspiring performances in the $50,000 EMO Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health and $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix.

Jumping: Nick Skelton to Be Coach for G&C Farm and Pablo Barrios

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Wellington, FL – February 16, 2011 – G&C Farm is pleased to announce that six-time Olympian Nick Skelton will be the new coach for the farm's riders, including Pablo Barrios. 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 in International Disciplines From the USEF Communications Department

February 16, 2011 

Dressage

The Palm Beach County Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, FL, hosted The Wellington Classic Spring Challenge CDI-W. On Friday, Tina Konyot and her partner from the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, Calecto V, topped the field in the Grand Prix for Freestyle scoring a 70.043%. Elizabeth Austin riding Olivier and Shawna Harding riding Come On III collected second and third place honors. Konyot took another commanding win in the Freestyle, scoring a 75.300%. Harding and Austin swapped places to finish second and third respectively.

February 15, 2011 USEF Releases Broadcast Schedule for Live Equestrian Coverage on USEF Network

From the USEF Communications Department 

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will resume broadcasting live equestrian events to viewers across the country later this week on its premier multi-media platform USEFNetwork.com. Fifteen days of action-packed and on-demand programming will launch the 2011 broadcast season starting with the WCHR Palm Beach Hunter Classic Spectacular on Friday, February 18. The tentative schedule for USEF Network through May 1, 2011, is listed below. Please note that all times are subject to change.

London 2012 Greenwich Park Equestrian Competition Schedule Announced

FEI PRESS RELEASE

Lausanne (SUI), 15 February 2011

LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC EQUESTRIAN TIMETABLE ANNOUNCED
The London 2012 Olympic equestrian timetable has been announced by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG). London 2012 will mark the 100th anniversary of equestrian sport in the Olympic movement.

Dressage: Germany: Linsenhoff's Wahajama gives birth to colt...

EruoDressage reports that Ann Kathrin Linsenhoff's top Grand Prix mare Wahajama (by Warkant) has given birth to her first foal... on Valentine's Day. The foal is a beautiful colt by Paul Schockemohle's Furst Romancier (by Furst Heinrich x Romancier). Will she be bred to Totilas next week?

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Dressage/Jumping: German Federation News, Compeition Schedule and TV Broadcast Tips - In German

We offer the latest news from the German Federation, in German.  If you wish to translate into another language, use the Translation button on top of the right sidebar ~ ed

Turniere in Deutschland

Internationales Spring- und Weltcup-Dressurturnier (CSI***/CDI-W) vom 17. bis 20. Februar in Neumünster

Insgesamt 56 Reiter aus 18 Nationen treten vom 17. bis 20. Februar in Neumünster in den internationalen Spring-Prüfungen an. Höhepunkt ist der Große Preis am Sonntag. Hier siegten im vergangenen Jahr Holger Wulschner (Groß Viegeln) und sein Holsteiner Cefalo. Im Dressurviereck steht die achte Weltcup-Etappe auf dem Programm. Insgesamt 23 Starter aus zwölf Nationen haben gemeldet für das 25. Jubiläum des Weltcups in den Holstenhallen und müssen sich im Grand Prix am Samstagmorgen qualifizieren. Nur die 15 besten Paare sind am Sonntag startberechtigt, wenn um die Punkte für den FEI Weltcup Dressur geritten wird. Der Weltcup Dressur ist mit 33.000 Euro Preisgeld dotiert und bietet zudem wichtige Punkte für das Weltcup-Ranking. Nur die besten drei Reiter pro Nation qualifizieren sich aus West-Europa für das Finale in Leipzig vom 27. April bis 1. Mai. Das Internetportal Clipmyhorse.de überträgt aus Neumünster live im Internet und der NDR zeigt das Turnier am Samstag, 19. Februar, von 15.30 bis 17 Uhr und am Sonntag,  20. Februar, von 13.45 bis 15.15 Uhr im NDR Sportclub Reiten.

Weitere Informationen unter www.reitturnier.de

Turniere (*/**) im Ausland mit deutscher Beteiligung

·         CSI** Vestfold/NOR, 17. bis 20. Februar,  www.hestefrelst.no
·         CSI** Celje/SLO, 18. bis 20. Februar, www.horses-celje.com
·         CSIJY Aarhus/DEN, 17. bis 20. Februar, www.danishderby.dk

TV-Tipps im Februar

16.02.2011 | 19:30 - 19:35 Uhr | Eurosport
Riders Club Magazin

17. – 20.02.2011 | Clipmyhorse.de
Internationales Reitturnier „VR Classics" in Neumünster

19.02.2011 | 15:30 - 17:00 Uhr | NDR
Internationales Reitturnier „VR Classics“ in Neumünster

20.02.2011 | 13:45 - 15:15 Uhr | NDR
Internationales Reitturnier „VR Classics“ in Neumünster - Großer Preis

20.02.2011 | 18:00 - 23:00 Uhr | Clipmyhorse.de
Gemeinschafts-Hengstschau der Stationen Ahlers, Meyer, Seifert, Hüttner in Vechta

23.02.2011 | 18:00 - 22:00 Uhr | Clipmyhorse.de
Gemeinschafts-Hengstschau der Stationen Beerbaum, Schult, Schmidt und Vornholt in Münster-Handorf

23.02.2011 | 21:10 - 22:10 Uhr | Eurosport
FEI Weltcup Springen in Vigo/ESP

23.02.2011 | 22:10 - 22:15 Uhr | Eurosport
Riders Club Magazin

26.02.2011 | 14:30 - 15:30 Uhr | Sport 1
Internationales Turnier in Dortmund: Großer Preis der Bundesrepublik (Aufzeichnung)

26.02.2011 | 17:00 - 20:00 Uhr | clipmyhorse.de
Hengstschau des Haupt- und Landgestüts Marbach


Die aktuellen TV-Tipps finden Sie im Internet auf pferd-aktuell.de unter TOP FN SERVICES.

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Dressage Video Alert: The Miracle Stallion: New Totilas Video Emerges - In German

Matthias Rat and Totilas at Vescha.

A new and professionally produced video of Totilas and Matthias Rath's first public appearance at the Oldenburg Horse Center in Vechta  has been released to the public. The commentary is in German.  However the video contains wonderful images of the magnificent Totilas with his groom, moments new rider Matthias Rath, and Totilas' new owners Ann Kathrin Linsenhoff and Paul Schockemöhle, and of course, the lovely first public performance.  Even if you don't speak German, there is much to be enjoyed in this well-produced video.  To view the video, click here...

We offer an English translation of the original German Introduction:

Totilas - First appearance in Vechta

Standing ovations and excited fans, and a totally sold-out hall in the Oldenburg Horse Center Vechta:Over 3,000 enthusiastic spectators in the horse show by Paul Schockemöhle the first appearance of the "Miracle stallion" Totilas lived with his new rider Matthias Alexander Rath. Expressive and concentrated gave the new dream team from a nearly perfect long program. Following the spectacularshow Schockemöhle said Paul, Ann Kathrin Linsenhoff and Matthias Alexander Rath passed the baptism of fire.

In the original German:

Totilas - Erster Auftritt in Vechta

 
Standing Ovations, aufgeregte Fans und eine total ausverkaufte Halle im Oldenburger Pferdezentrum Vechta:  Über 3000 begeisterte Zuschauer erlebten im Rahmen der Hengstschau von Paul Schockemöhle den ersten Auftritt des "Wunderhengstes" Totilas mit seinem neuen Reiter Matthias-Alexander Rath. Ausdrucksstark und hoch konzentriert lieferte das neue Dreamteam eine nahezu perfekte Kür ab. Im Anschluß an die spektakuläre Show erklärten Paul Schockemöhle, Ann Kathrin Linsenhoff und Matthias-Alexander Rath die Feuertaufe für bestanden.

Lassen Sie sich verzaubern von Totilas mit Matthias-Alexander Rath 
  
To view beautiful still images of the event, visit German Photographer Kiki Beelitz's site.  

 

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Reining/Dressage Video Alert: Hamish and Dave Interview Anky at WEG - In English

Anky Van Grunsven (SWE) during first inspeciton WEG 2010 (FEI Photo)

Watch Hamish and Dave's interview of now reiner, Anky Van Grunsven. It's a fun interview! ~ ed

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Jumping: Ocala: HITS: Taylor McMurtry shines with her first Grand Prix win ever in the $50,000 EMO Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Ocala

© ESI Photography.
Taylor McMurtry and Just An Illusion on course in Sunday's $50,000 EMO Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health.

     
OCALA, FL (February 15, 2011)-- It wasn't just an illusion when Taylor McMurtry and her own Just An Illusion won Sunday's $50,000 EMO Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health. The horse-and-rider combination celebrated their first Grand Prix win ever to conclude the Ocala Winter Classic.

Hunters: Ocala: HITS: Kelley Farmer and Czech win the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala

© ESI Photography.
Kelley Farmer and Czech on course in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix.

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
February 14, 2011

OCALA, FL (February 14, 2011) -- Kelley Farmer rode Mr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Oare's Czech to victory in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix on Sunday. The win marked the second victory for Farmer in the Devoucoux Hunter Prix, who won the class aboard Mr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Oare's Capone at HITS Ocala Pre-Circuit I.

Hunters: Wellington: WEF: Casallo and Hayley Barnhill Are Victorious in the Large Junior 16-17 Hunters

For Immediate Release
Brooke Bidgood for Equestrian Sport Productions

Wellington, FL - February 13, 2011 - Today's competition was the wrap-up of week 5 of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, which runs through April 3. Numbers were soaring today as competitors and spectators alike came to enjoy the sunshine and the horses. Among those competitors were the older section of Large Junior Hunters.

Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Big Star Wins Again with Skelton; Kelly and Camirage Win Young Riders GP

Big Star Wins Again with Skelton in $25,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Classic
 
Christina Kelly and Camirage Capture $15,000 Artisan Farms Young Riders Grand Prix

For Immediate Release
Jennifer Wood and Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.

Wellington, FL - February 13, 2011 - The fifth week of competition at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival concluded on Sunday with the $25,00 Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Classic, and it was Nick Skelton (GBR) and Big Star, owned by Beverly and Gary Widdowson, who proved victorious over a field of 65 entries.

Alan Wade of Co. Tipperary, Ireland, designed today's courses and set a first-round track that 11 combinations would clear. Skelton and Big Star, an eight-year-old KWPN stallion by Quick Star x Nimmerdor, cleared the jump-off in 40.985 seconds, a blazing time that beat second place finisher McLain Ward (USA) and Louisburg Farm's Esplanade 7, by more than two seconds. Ward and Esplanade were clear in 43.131 seconds. Marie Hecart (FRA) and Babbe Van't Roosakker, owned by Haras De La Rogue, were third in 43.314 seconds.

Skelton did not see Ward's jump-off ride. "He told me he wasn't very fast, but knowing him I didn't believe him," Skelton joked. "I've never seen him not go fast! I thought I'd go nice, but every time I turned I had a good distance. He's a fast horse anyway. I think I got it into that double (combination). I had an unbelievable shot to it and I think it got sent from above. It was perfect. I didn't think I was almost three seconds faster."

Nick Skelton and Big Star

This is the second big win for Big Star, who also claimed victory the $40,000 Equine Couture/Tuff Rider Grand Prix in week two. Skelton won another Suncast 1.50m classic in week one.

"He's a freak of a horse for eight years old," Skelton said of his mount. "You have to remember how old he is and not get carried away. He's still got to get the experience, but he's a great jumper. He has everything: scope, the mind, unbelievable talent. I'm very lucky to have him."

Nick Skelton and Big Star with ringmaster Cliff Haines
and Lauren Tisbo of Suncast

The $15,000 Artisan Farms Young Riders Grand Prix was the morning feature in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Today's class was the first of four qualifiers for the EY Cup Finals, held at the FEI World Cup Finals in Leipzig, Germany. The top three riders at the conclusion of the series will have the opportunity to travel to Germany to compete. The second qualifier will run under the lights in the International Arena on Friday, February 25. The third event, which is a Team Event, will be held on Thursday, March 10 in the International Arena. The final $15,000 Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix will be held on the grass derby field at The Stadium on Sunday, March 20, 2011.

Through their sponsorship, The Dutta Corporation & International Horse Transport will provide round-trip shipping for the winning horse to the EY Cup Finals.

Speaking on behalf of The Dutta Corporation, Tim Dutta stated, "Guido Klatte and I are delighted to join the Zeigler family in supporting the Young Rider program, as these riders are our future. We are excited to be part of the process that gets our best and brightest to Leipzig along with our senior squad. We wish this series much success and hope that the young riders have a great experience in the journey and may the best represent us. Guido and I, along with the rest of The Dutta Corporation team, are looking forward to giving the winning horse 'wings' to the World Cup Final."

Fifty-five riders started in today's qualifier and nine jumped clear to return for a jump-off. Four horse and rider combinations jumped double clear, and Christina Kelly and Camirage, owned by Diamond Edge Farm, had the fastest time in 35.432 seconds for the win. Reed Kessler and Onisha clocked in just 4/10ths of a second shy of that time to finish in second place in 35.829 seconds. Katie Dinan and Vancouver finished in 37.864 seconds to place in third. Navona Gallegos and No Fear had the only other double clear round in 38.640 seconds to take home fourth place.

Christina Kelly and Camirage gallop through
the timers in a fast jump-off

Seventeen-year-old Christina Kelly has had an outstanding circuit so far, winning the $10,000 High Junior Jumper Classic four weeks in a row prior to today's victory. From Oxford, England, Kelly trains with show jumper Margie Engle and has had her winning mount Camirage, a 10-year-old Holsteiner mare by Charisma, for three years.