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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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

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

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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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*

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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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.

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.

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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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Hunters: Wellington: WEF: White Cap and Visse Wedell Ride to Victory in Section A of the Low Adult 2'6" Hunters

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.

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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

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.

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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.

Hunters: Wellington: WEF: Scott Stewart and Touchdown Score Week 3 Championship in the Green Conformation Hunters

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

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.

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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.

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Jumping: World Cup: STAUT CONTINUES TO LEAD STANDINGS AS ROLEX JUMPING SERIES RESUMES IN ZURICH by Louise Parkes

Kevin Staut (FRA) and Sylvana de Hus continue to lead the Western League World Cup (Kit Houghton Photo/FEI)

World No. 1, Kevin Staut, continues to lead the Western European League standings as the 2010/2011 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping series resumes this weekend in Zurich following a four-week break.  And, although he is already well-qualified for the final which will take place in Leipzig, Germany from 27 April to 1 May, the Frenchman is listed amongst the star-studded field of competitors at the popular Swiss fixture.

Jumping, WEF, Wellington, HH Palouchin and Rodrigo Pessoa Score Win in $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers

 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.

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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.

Dressage: Konyot (USA) Takes CDI Freestyle in Wellington, Followed by Silfven (SWE)

The first 2010 CDI kicked off the season in Florida over the weekend and Tina Konyot took top honors with Calecto V.  They represented the U.S. at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games last fall and returned to form after a winter break with a convincing performance for a score of 71.745% to win the Grand Prix for the Freestyle. Konyot was then second in the Freestyle behind Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven and Favourit from Sweden.