Great American Insurance Group/ United States Dressage Federation Region 9 Dressage Championships Hosted by the Houston Dressage Society Showcases…
Thursday, November 29 2012
Written by: Lindsay McCall Photos by: Susan Stickle The Great American Insurance Group/ United States Dressage Federation Region 9 Dressage Championships brought forward the highest caliber of riders November 1-4, 2012. The Houston Dressage Society proudly hosted the USDF Region 9 equestrians at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas where the weather maintained warmer than average temperatures over the weekend except for a Saturday afternoon thunderstorm that disrupted the outdoor classes. Among the top performing riders were Professional rider Claire Darnell of Georgetown, Texas, junior rider Anna Campbell of Wylie, Texas, and Elizabeth “Bit” Fingerhut of Houston, Texas.
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WHO REINS SUPREME? … NOT YOUR TYPICAL FUNDRAISER R. Bruce Duchossois to Receive Luminary Award at Equestrian Aid Foundation’s Third Annual Event
Thursday, November 29 2012
WELLINGTON, Fla. (Nov. 14, 2012) – World-class dressage, show jumping, hunter, and polo teams will show off their newfound skills in the reining ring at the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF) fundraiser, Who Reins Supreme?.
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Pebbles and Bam Bam
Thursday, November 29 2012
Pebbles AND Bam Bam are looking for a Forever Foster Home:) These two are so amazing and sweet.
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IHSA Members Emerge as Finalists in Top USHJA Programs
Thursday, November 29 2012
Fairfield, CT—November 27, 2013— In 2009, the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association launched a partnership with the United States Hunter Jumper Association with the goal of benefiting all members and increasing awareness of the hunter/jumper sport. “IHSA coaches and riders represent an important demographic,” said USHJA President, Bill Moroney, when the then-new partnership was saluted during the IHSA National Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park
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Join Us at the Holiday and Horses Show to See the FEI World Cup Qualifier, Draw for FTI GCC Charities, WinterFest Concert, and More!
Thursday, November 29 2012
For Immediate Release Wellington, FL – November 27, 2012 – Equestrian Sport Productions is excited to announce that this week’s Holiday and Horses Show will feature many great events for equestrians and the local community at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The Holiday and Horses Show offers great competition, including the $50,000 Holiday and Horses FEI World Cup Qualifier on Saturday, December 1, at 5:30 p.m. A drawing of the charities that have registered to be selected to participate in the fourth annual FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge presented by Fidelity Investments® (FTI GCC) will take place throughout the evening’s competition.
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Talented Dressage Kids Join Robert Dover For Horsemastership Week! (Can I Ride Too?)
Thursday, November 29 2012
By Jan Westmark-Allan Dressage rider Brandi Roenick will take part in the Robert Dover Horsemastership Week. Brandi rides Weltino’s Magic. I have always been a fan of Olympian Robert Dover – I think it’s all that bling when he wears all his Olympic medals at one time! I do love shiny things! I also like the fact that Robert is eager to help turn today’s young dressage riders into tomorrows future dressage stars.
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G&C Farm Prepares for 2013 Competition and Increased Sponsorship of Top Equestrian Events
Tuesday, November 27 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWellington, FL – November 27, 2012 – G&C Farm is celebrating a successful 2012 season of competition and sponsorship, and they look forward to continuing in 2013. G&C Farm is one of the top sponsors in show jumping in North America, and in 2012 that expanded overseas to the Gucci Paris Masters show
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Roldan Named MVP, Leads Team USA To International Cup Victory Over England
Tuesday, November 27 2012
from left to right Game MVP Nic Roldan, Carlos Gracida Jr., Marc Ganzi and Jeff Hall, winning Team USA hoisting the International Cup. Photo Credit Alex Pacheco. Wellington, FL-November 25, 2012— With chants of “USA, USA” from the near-capacity crowd, Team USA defeated England, 8.5-6, for the coveted International Cup on Sunday at Grand Champions Polo Club. The impressive victory avenged Team USA’s 11-10.5 loss to England earlier this year at Great Britain’s Cowdray Park Polo Club.
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