Hunters: Wellington: Pony Hunters Are a Force to be Reckoned With During Week 11 of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival

Kate Ross and Won Up. Photo © Sportfot, Official Sport Photographer of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, www.sportfot.com.

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Wellington,FL - March 27, 2011 - It is the last day of action for week 11 of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, which means that numerous championships were awarded throughout the day. One place where there was a particularly large amount of awards being given out was Pony Land. Rings 11 and 12 were packed with children and their ponies and family members. Competition was fierce as they vied for some last minute points in their divisions.

Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Mario Deslauriers and Cella Triumph in $30,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Classic Finale

Mario Deslauriers and Cella won the $30,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Classic during week eleven at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo © Sportfot, Official Sport Photographer of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, www.sportfot.com

Nick Skelton, Ashlee Bond, and McLain Ward Take Home Bonus Money for Consistent Performances

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Wellington, FL - March 27, 2011 - Week eleven of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival concluded on Sunday afternoon with a victory for Mario Deslauriers (USA) and Cella in the $30,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Classic Finale. Deslauriers and Cella, owned by Jane F. Clark, were the only pair to master the course with double clear rounds for the win.

Jumping: ROLEX FEI WORLD CUP™: ROUND 13: LYNCH SNATCHES LAST-CHANCE WIN AT 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH - by Louise Parkes

Ireland's Denis Lynch is presented with his prize by Anthony Schaub from Rolex after securing a place at the 2010/2011 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping final at Leipzig, Germany next month with a superb victory at the last Western European League qualifier in 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands today.  Photo: FEI/Dirk Caremans.

's-Hertogenbosch (NED)
27 March 2011

Ireland's Denis Lynch snatched a last-minute place at next month's Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping final in Leipzig, Germany with a superb victory in the final qualifier of the Western European League series at 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands today.  Riding the gigantic 11 year old gelding Abbervail van het Dingeshof which belongs to his Swiss patron Thomas Straumann, the Irishman produced a stunning round when eighth to go in the thrilling 17-horse jump-off, and could not be caught despite the best efforts of many of the super-stars who followed him.

Hunters: Wellington: WEF: Inclusive Takes Home Another Championship with Victoria Colvin in the Large Junior Hunters 15 & Under

Victoria Colvin and Inclusive are the Large Junior Hunter 15 & Under champions during the eleventh 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 26, 2011 - As the morning began at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival today, the younger section of Large Junior Hunters, with twenty-one entries, took the main stage first in the E.R. Mische Grand Hunter Ring.

Ever present in championship presentations, Victoria Colvin and Scott Stewart's Inclusive were awarded the championship for this week's division of Large Junior Hunters 15 & Under. Colvin, of Loxahatchee, Florida, only began riding Inclusive, an eight-year-old Warmblood gelding, at the beginning of circuit this winter.

"He's really easy and fun, and he jumps really high!" beamed Colvin of her mount Inclusive. Inclusive's ability to jump high, and in such good form, makes him a stand out in any division he shows in. The technique of both Inclusive and Colvin earned them some impressive scores this week. The pair won three blue ribbons this week, and even received a score of 91 in one of the classes. They also received a score of 87.5 in another class, however, due to the extremely competitive nature of the division that was only good enough for a third.

Both riders, Colvin and Stewart, plan to continue riding and showing Inclusive through the summer. "I'll keep showing him in the juniors, and Scott will show him some too," explained Colvin. However, the main goal for Inclusive is that he will be a junior hunter mount for Colvin.

Another ever-present competitor in the hunter ring was awarded the reserve championship in the younger section of Large Junior Hunters this week. Lillie Keenan and the Chansonette Farm entry Madison came in a close second for overall points. The winning duo won one class, placed second in three classes, and was third in the remaining class to just miss the championship by two points.

Tomorrow, the Large Pony Hunters will be awarded their championship in Ring Twelve. Stay tuned for results.

For full results please visit www.showgroundslive.com/esp/results or for more information, visit www.equestriansport.com.

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Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Laura Kraut and Cedric Capture $500,000 FTI Consulting Finale Grand Prix CSI 5*

Laura Kraut and Cedric

 
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Wellington, FL - March 26, 2011 - The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center experienced one of its biggest crowds ever on Saturday night as more than 7,000 spectators filled the stands to watch Laura Kraut (USA) and Cedric race to victory in the $500,000 FTI Consulting Finale Grand Prix, CSI 5* during week eleven of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Kraut and Cedric won two grand prix classes in a row earlier in the circuit with victories in the $78,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI 2* during week four and the $150,000 FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix CSI 3*-W presented by Spy Coast Farm during week five. Tonight was the pair's third and biggest grand prix victory of the WEF circuit to conclude a fantastic winter season.

Dressage: Hertogenbosch (NED): CORNELISSEN AND PARZIVAL SCOOP THEIR FIFTH VICTORY AT 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH - by Louise Parkes

REEM ACRA FEI WORLD CUP™ DRESSAGE 2010/2011 - ROUND 10
's-Hertogenbosch (NED), 26 March 2011

The Netherlands' Adelinde Cornelissen and Jerich Parzival secured their fifth win in the Western European League of the 2010/2011 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage series at the tenth and final qualifying round in 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands today.  They are pictured receiving their prize from Lisa Wells, Reem Acra.  Photo: FEI/Dirk Caremans.

The Netherlands' Adelinde Cornelissen and Jerich Parzival secured their fifth victory of the season when coming out on top at the last qualifying leg of the 2010/2011 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Western European League at 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands this afternoon.  They now look sure-fire favourites to scoop the title at the final which takes place in Leipzig, Germany from 27 April to 1 May, and the Dutch rider said today - "yes, we're in pretty good shape!".

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Hunters: Welliington: WEF: Mary Katherine Shaughnessy and King Lear Bring the Championship Home in the Camping World Adult Amateur Hunter 51 & Over Section A

Mary Katherine Shaughnessy and King Lear are the Camping World Adult Amateur 51 & Over, Section A champions during the eleventh 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 25, 2011 - The FTI Winter Equestrian Festival continued today with 12 rings of competition. The featured division in the E.R. Mische Grand Hunter Ring was the Camping World Adult Amateur 51 & Over Hunters Section A. Mary Katherine Shaughnessy of Wellington, FL, and King Lear, owned by Shamrock Ventures, rode to the championship.

Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Kent Farrington and Up Chiqui Specialize in Speed to Win $31,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Classic

Kent Farrington and Up Chiqui won the $31,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Classic during week 11 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 25, 2011 - The highlight class today in the International Arena at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) was the $31,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Classic. Kent Farrington (USA) and Up Chiqui, owned by Farrington, Alex Boone, and William Dobbs, was the fastest through the timers for victory.

Jumping: Wellington: WEF: Beezie Madden and Danny Boy Dash to Victory in $31,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 11

Beezie Madden and Danny Boy won the final $31,000 WEF Challenge Cup during week eleven 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 24, 2011 - The final round of the $31,000 WEF Challenge Cup Series was held on Thursday afternoon with a victory for Beezie Madden (USA) and Abigail Wexner's Danny Boy at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival.

HRTV UNVEILS "HORSE & COUNTRY ON HRTV, THE BEST FROM ACROSS THE POND" EQUESTRIAN PROGRAMMING

Arcadia, CA, March 24 -- HRTV's (R) scope of its equestrian line-up will reach into the international realm as the result of an agreement with Horse & Country Television -- which will provide viewers with outstanding weekly programming from the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Jumping: Young Rider: News from Leipzig: Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series Leaders to Attend EY Cup in Leipzig, Germany

News from Leipzig

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Leipzig, Germany - March 24, 2011 - Following the great success of the Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series where Reed Kessler, Charlotte Jacobs and David Arcand qualified for the EY Cup to be held in Leipzig, Germany, the Leipzig organizers have decided to use their option of inviting some wild cards to the EY Cup Final. They have given these wild cards to the fourth and fifth placed finishers in the Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series.

Volker Wulff, the organizer in Leipzig, commented that he was "so impressed with the great competition and series in the U.S. and wanted to get more of these talented riders to Europe."

More than 60 young riders competed in the series at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, and it was a great success in providing a new opportunity for these riders.

The final standings for the Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series are:

1 Reed Kessler
2 Charlotte Jacobs
3 David Arcand
4 Caitlin Ziegler
5 Katherine Dinan
6 Chase Boggio
6 Meg O'Mara
8 Callie Schott
9 Catherine Pasmore
10 Quentin Judge
10 Victoria Birdsall
10 Navona Gallegos

For more information on the EY Cup, please visit www.eycup.eu.

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Dressage: World Cup: 2012 REEM ACRA FEI WORLD CUP™ DRESSAGE FINAL AWARDED TO ‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH (NED)

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Lausanne (SUI), 24 March 2011

The FEI Bureau has awarded the 2012 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final to ‘s-Hertogenbosch (NED). This major event, which will be held in conjunction with the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final, will take place from 18 to 22 April 2012.

This weekend, ‘s-Hertogenbosch, located in the southern Netherlands, will play host to the last qualifiers of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping and the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage for the 2010/2011 season.

Both competitions will be broadcast LIVE on the official FEI online video platform FEI TV on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 March.

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Hunter/Jumper: 128th National Horse Show to Host Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation

Written by: Rebecca Walton
Client: National Horse Show
Release Date: 2011-03-22

Mason Phelps

New York, NY- March 22, 2011 - The National Horse Show Association of America, Limited (NHSAA) is pleased to announce that this years event will feature a full array of hunter, jumper, and equitation divisions. The 128th National Horse Show will be held November 2- 6, 2011, at the new Alltech Indoor Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. In additional to a full set of ‘AA’-rated hunter divisions, there will be Open Jumper divisions with a Grand Prix event, and as always, the signature event of the National Horse Show, the ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay Finals. This prestigious horse show will be managed by Leo Conroy and Hugh Kincannon of Kentucky Horse Shows, LLC.

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.

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

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.