Jumping: Ocala: HITS: 30th Anniversary Season of HITS Ocala Ends with a Win for Kent Farrington in the $100,000 DeLuca Toyota Tundra Grand Prix, presented by Great American Insurance Group

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Kent Farrington and Top Gun on course in the $100,000 DeLuca Toyota Tundra Grand Prix, presented by Great American Insurance Group.

OCALA, FL (March 22, 2011)--Sunday’s $100,000 DeLuca Toyota Tundra Grand Prix, presented by Great American Insurance Group, was not only the season finale to the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit, but also the 36th Grand Prix of the 2011 HITS Show Season, which marked the virtual mid-way point for the qualifying period for this year’s Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix. Kent Farrington felt the need for speed, when he and Iron Horse Farm’s Top Gun captured the win, to conclude the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit.

Hunters: Wellington: WEF: Van Gogh and Victoria Leiweke Make a Lasting Impression in the Coldwell Banker Children's Hunter 15-17; Katherine Strauss and Debonaire Shine in the THIS National Children's Medal 14 & Under

Photo Credit: Victoria Leiweke and Van Gogh are the Coldwell Banker Children's Hunter 15-17 champions during the tenth week of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Katherine Strauss and Debonaire are the winners of the THIS National Children's Medal 14 & Under. Photo © Sportfot, Official Sport Photographer of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, www.sportfot.com.

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Wellington, FL - March 20, 2011 - Week 10 of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, which runs through April 3, is a wrap today with the last of the championships and blue ribbons awarded. The show was packed as spectators and competitors came to watch and compete. The Coldwell Banker Children's Hunters 15-17 were among the many divisions that awarded a championship to close the competition for the week.

Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Nick Skelton and Big Star Continue to Shine in $78,000 Pennfield Feeds Grand Prix, CSI 2*; Pasmore Wins Final Round; Kessler, Jacobs and Arcand Top The Standings to Compete at the EY Cup Finals in Leipzig, Germany

Nick Skelton and Big Star

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Wellington, FL - March 20, 2011 - Week 10 of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded with two great events at The Stadium, the grass field venue at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Nick Skelton (GBR) and Big Star, owned by Beverly and Gary Widdowson, notched another big win this circuit by taking the top prize in the $78,000 Pennfield Feeds Grand Prix, CSI 2*.

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FLAIR LLC ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2011 ROLEX KENTUCKY FOUR-STAR THREE-DAY EVENT

Flair LLC, maker of FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strips is pleased to announce its sponsorship of The 2011 Rolex Kentucky Four-Star Three-Day Event (RK3DE), to be held April 27 thru May 1, 2011 at the Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, Kentucky USA.

The Rolex Kentucky, also known as the Lexington Kentucky CCI4*, is one of only six four-star three day events held throughout the world each year  -- a pinnacle competition of the international sport of Eventing sanctioned by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), the governing body of international horse sport.

Flair LLC will supply FLAIR Nasal Strips to all competitors in addition to financial sponsorship of the event.  Flair LLC looks forward to sponsoring and supporting The RK3DE, the sport of Eventing and it’s competitors.

About FLAIR Nasal Strips:  FLAIR® Strips provide drug-free support and protection to the respiratory system of the hard-working equine athlete. FLAIR Strips are proven to:  reduce airway resistance, reduce lung stress and bleeding, reduce fatigue, and shorten post-exercise recovery time.

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For more information about The Rolex Kentucky Four-Star Three-Day Event and the sport of Eventing, please visit http://www.rk3de.org.

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Jumping: Wellingtin: WEF: Richard Spooner and Lady Like Race to Finish in $50,000 Vita Flex Match Races; Ali Wolff and Lanoo Lap the Pros in the $25,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Classic

Daniela Cordero and T Cavalier

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Wellington, FL - March 19, 2011 - It was a fun night of competition with a highlight event, the $50,000 Vita Flex Match Races at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Advancing through five rounds of races, it was Richard Spooner (USA) and Lady Like, owned by the C&S Partnership LLC who finished as the winners. In the final round, they topped Daniela Cordero of the Dominican Republic and T Cavalier.

Hunters: Wellington: WEF: Elizabeth Benson Wins 4th Annual George Morris Excellence in Equitation Championships Presented by Artisan Farms; Paris North and Chiara Parlagreco Glide to the Championship in the Adult Amateur 3'3" Hunters

Elizabeth Benson rode her horse San Remo VDL to win the 4th Annual George Morris Excellence in Equitation Championships Presented by Artisan Farms during week ten at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival.

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Wellington, FL - March 18, 2011 - The 4th Annual George Morris Excellence in Equitation Championships, Presented by Artisan Farms, were held on Friday evening in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. A feature event for the junior riders at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, the class saw an exciting win for 16-year-old Elizabeth Benson of Whitehouse Station, NJ, trained by Stacia Madden of Beacon Hill Show Stables.

Jumping: Wellington: McLain Ward and Rothchild Speed to Victory in the $31,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Classic

McLain Ward and Rothchild won the $31,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Classic during week ten 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 - March 18, 2011 - McLain Ward (USA) took the win today in the $31,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Classic with Rothchild, owned by Sagamore Farms. The class was the feature event on Friday at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, which is in its tenth week of competition.

Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Todd Minikus and Pavarotti Make a Comeback in $31,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 10

Todd Minikus and Pavarotti won the $31,000 WEF Challenge Cup during week ten 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 - March 17, 2011 - After missing the beginning of the 2011 show circuit due to a shattered collarbone, Todd Minikus (USA) made his return to the winner's circle at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) today riding Pavarotti to a victory in the $31,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 10. This was the pair's second time back in the ring this season and they made it look easy with two fast and faultless rounds.

Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Humor Me and Havens Schatt Give The Judges Something to Smile About in The Second Year Green Working Hunters

Havens Schatt and Humor Me are the Second Year Green Working Hunter champions during the tenth 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 - March 17, 2011 - Week 10 of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, which runs through April 3, is back in action today as hunter riders secure their championships in the green hunter divisions. The Second Year Green Working Hunters hosted nine entries this week, but Havens Schatt came out the victor with her mount Humor Me.

Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Kent Farrington and Uceko Excel in $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers

Kent Farrington and Uceko won the $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m during week ten 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 - March 16, 2011 - The tenth week of competition at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival began on Wednesday morning with a victory for Kent Farrington (USA) and Uceko, owned by R.C.G. Farm, in the $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers held in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

Jumping: Thermal: HITS: Andre Thieme Speeds to the Top in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Ocala for his Second Consecutive Win in Five Days

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Andre Thieme of Germany and Uvalier flying high on Olaf Petersen, Jr.'s course for the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Post Time Farm.

OCALA, FL (March 18, 2011)--It seems the luck of the Irish was with German High-Performance rider Andre Thieme yesterday when he piloted his own Uvalier to a blazingly fast finish in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health. The win marks his third of the season and the second in five days for Thieme who, just last Sunday, rode Seth Vallhonrat's Coco 135 to an exciting victory in the $50,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health.

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Vaulting: World Cup: COUNTDOWN BEGINS FOR FEI WORLD CUP™ VAULTING PREMIERE

World Champion Patrick Looser (SUI) WEG 2010

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Lausanne (SUI), 17 March 2011

The 40-day countdown to the FEI World Cup™ Final in Leipzig (GER) is inspiring a flurry of excitement amongst Vaulting fans, eager to see some of the world’s best talent compete in their first-ever FEI World Cup™ Vaulting Final in a glittering showcase from 29 - 30 April.

Maddens Buy Young Event Horse Winner As Jumper Prospect | The Chronicle of the Horse

Maddens Buy Young Event Horse Winner As Jumper Prospect | The Chronicle of the Horse

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Jumping: Ireland: IN MEMORIAM: IRIS KELLETT (IRL), 1926-2011

Iris Kellett riding Rusty at the 1949 Dublin Horse Show

DEATH OF AN IRISH LEGEND
By Louise Parkes

Iris Kellett, one of the most influential figures in the history of Irish equestrian sport, died last Friday aged 85. She leaves behind a long legacy of excellence as a competitor, trainer, breeder and horse producer but will be best remembered for her own hugely successful career and for her mentoring of many of Ireland's greatest Jumping riders including Eddie Macken.

Eventing: SSG Riding Gloves Teams Up with PRO for "Go Low for the Dough" Promotion Offering $22,500 in Bonus Money

 
Vero Beach, FL - March 15, 2011 - SSG Riding Gloves "Go Low For The Dough" promotion follows the highly successful "Go Clean For The Green" promotion during the 2011 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida.

Jumping: Ocala: HITS: Germany’s Andre Thieme Captures His Second Grand Prix Win of the Season in the $50,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix, Presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Ocala

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Andre Thieme and Coco 135 on course in the $50,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida.

OCALA, FL (March 15, 2011)--On a perfectly beautiful afternoon at HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida, German show-jumping icon Andre Thieme riding Seth Vallhonrat's Coco 135 captured the victory in Sunday's $50,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, to close out the Ocala Finals. Thieme's win marked the first time this season that a rider captured more than one victory in a Sunday Grand Prix, his first being aboard his own Cesar three weeks ago in the $50,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at the Ocala Winter Festival.

Jumping: HITS: Thermal: I Love Lucy! Lucy Davis and Nemo 119 win the $200,000 Lamborghini Grand Prix of the Desert, presented by Lamborghini of Newport Beach, at HITS Thermal

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Lucy Davis and Nemo 119 on course in the $200,000 Lamborghini Grand Prix of the Desert, presented by Lamborghini of Newport Beach, at the HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California.

THERMAL, CA (March 14, 2011)—Lucy Davis and Old Oak Farm’s Nemo 119 scored the crown jewel of the 2011 HITS Desert Circuit when they captured the top placing in the $200,000 Lamborghini Grand Prix of the Desert, presented by Lamborghini of Newport Beach, to conclude six weeks of world-class show jumping at the HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California.

Eventing: Britain: The Sponsored Series season opens in Lincolnshire whilst WEG Gold Medal winners shine all over the country.

Lincolnshire’s Oasby Horse Trials hosted the first of two of the eagerly anticipated youth Eventing series this year. The KBIS British Equestrian sponsored class, aimed at under 18 year olds (BE100 U-18) and the Charles Owen Pony Trials, which are part of the selection programme for riders aged 12-15 on ponies between 142 and 148cms in height.

Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Richard Spooner and Billy Bianca Win $25,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Classic

Richard Spooner and Billy Bianca won the $25,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Classic during week nine 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 - March 13, 2011 - It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center today as Richard Spooner and Molly Ohrstrom's Billy Bianca jumped to victory in the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival's week ten $25,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Classic.