Silvia Rizzo and New Partner Sal Ready to Take On Wellington
Friday, January 24 2014
Wellington, FL – January 22, 2014 - Silvia Rizzo, the Italian dressage rider based in Germany, is back in South Florida for the second year of showing in the sun, this time with a brand new horse to ride.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Todd Minikus Awarded $3,000 in SSG Gloves Promotion
Friday, January 24 2014
Wellington, Florida – Todd Minikus claimed a $3,000 bonus for wearing SSG ‘Digital’ riding gloves on his way to victory in the $34,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Series Round III held Thursday, January 23, at the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. Todd Minikus riding Quality Girl is presented with a $3,000 bonus from SSG Gloves promotion manager Jennifer Ward for wearing SSG ‘Digitals’ on his way to victory in the $34,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round III on January 23 at the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Shane Sweetnam and Cyklon 1083 Win $34,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Speed at FTI WEF 3
Friday, January 24 2014
Wellington, FL – January 22, 2014 – The 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) began its third week of competition, sponsored by Fidelity Investments® , on Wednesday, January 22, with a win for Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Spy Coast Farm LLC’s Cyklon 1083 in the $34,000 G&C Farm 1.45m FEI world ranking class. Week three continues through Sunday, January 26. The week will feature the $34,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 3 on Thursday, the $34,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.45m on Friday, the highlight $125,000 Fidelity Investments® Grand Prix CSI 3* on Saturday night, and the $34,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic on Sunday.
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Casablanca Defeats Las Monjitas In Grand Champions Limited Edition 12-Goal Series, Instant Replay Makes Debut
Friday, January 24 2014
Casablanca’s Miguel Astrada (3) chases down his younger brother Alejandro (Negro) Astrada (3) with the ball.
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Adrienne Sternlicht Awarded SSG Gloves Bonus
Friday, January 24 2014
Wellington, Florida – Adrienne Sternlicht of Greenwich, Connecticut, was the latest winner in the SSG Gloves “Go Clean for the Green” promotion following her victory in the $15,000 SJHOF High Amateur-Owner Classic held January 18 at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. SSG Gloves is offering a total of $60,000 in bonus money over the 12-week circuit to reward riders for their loyalty to the SSG Gloves brand. Held Saturday morning in the International Arena, the $15,000 SJHOF High Amateur-Owner Classic saw 33 entries attempt the first round track set by Belgian course designer Luc Musette. Four riders accomplished the feat, and all four were wearing SSG ‘Digital’ style riding gloves to put themselves in contention for the $1,000 bonus. Adrienne Sternlicht, mounted on Oreade des Dames, is presented with a $1,000 bonus from SSG Gloves “Go Clean for the Green” promotion manager Jennifer Ward for wearing SSG ‘Digitals’ on her way to victory in the $15,000 High Amateur-Owner Classic held January 18 at the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL.
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Doda Miranda Dashes for the Cash in SSG Gloves Promotion
Friday, January 24 2014
Wellington, Florida – Alvaro ‘Doda’ Miranda claimed a $3,000 bonus for wearing SSG Gloves on his way to victory in the $34,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Series Round II as part of the SSG Gloves ‘Go Clean for the Green’ promotion held at the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. Alvaro ‘Doda’ Miranda, mounted on AD Uutje, is presented with a $3,000 bonus from Jennifer Ward on behalf of SSG Gloves for wearing SSG ‘Digitals’ on his way to victory in the $34,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round II at the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Entrance Gates and What They Can Do For Your Equine Facility
Thursday, January 23 2014
When you pull into the grounds of an equestrian facility, chances are the first thing you notice is the entrance way. Entrance gates provide a great way for facility owners to make a statement, and they establish the visitor’s initial impression of the type of facility that lies beyond the gates. Today Ken Wegner, Classic Equine Equipment’s West Coast Territory Sales Representative, discusses property entrance gates and what they can do for your equine facility
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Fine Artist Louise Mellon Joins Phelps Media Group Family of Clients
Thursday, January 23 2014
Wellington, FL – January 22, 2013 – Browsing through Louise Mellon’s portfolio, one would never know what challenges the artist has conquered to bring her brightly-colored, highly recognizable work to life.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
In Memoriam: Orion (1996 – 2014)
Thursday, January 23 2014
OTTAWA, ON Jan 22, 2014 — Equine Canada regretfully reports that 18-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding Orion, beloved partner of Canadian dressage rider Pia Fortmuller, passed away on January 19th. Orion and Fortmuller were the sole Canadian dressage athletes competing at the elite level (CDI4* and 5*) in Europe over the last year.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs