Bits and Pieces of horse news from around the country.
USEF Passes New Safety Helmet Rules for Eventing and Dressage Riders
Wednesday, January 26 2011
by Erin
For Immediate Release January 25, 2011 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
- Published in What's Happenin'
Hundreds Flock to College Preparatory Invitational Show at WEF
Sunday, January 23 2011
by Erin
1/18/2011, Wellington Florida The Inaugural CPI Horse Show was held at the PBIEC / WEF . The show exceeded everyone’s expectations and was a huge success! Congratulations to Jeanne and Heidi and all the volunteers on orchestrating a perfect event for coaches, riders and their families! Welcome to our Special Events Pavilion! Opening night coaches presentations
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Riders4Helmets Safety Symposium a Success!
Friday, January 21 2011
by Erin
RIDERS4HELMETS SAFETY SYMPOSIUM DEEMED A HUGE SUCCESS IN EDUCATING EQUESTRIANS ON BENEFITS OF HELMET WEARING Participants At Symposium Pledge To Support Helmet Safety Moves FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lexington, KY (January 20th, 2010)-The Riders4Helmets Helmet Safety Symposium held Jan. 8th in Wellington, FL was deemed a huge success by participants at the event. Representatives from USEF, USDF, USEA, USHJA,
- Published in What's Happenin'
Meagan Davis Rides to Historic Finish at the 2010 FEI World Cup Dressage Final for Young Riders
Wednesday, December 22 2010
by Erin
For Immediate Release – By Leah Oliveto Courtesy of USEF Lexington, KY – At the FEI World Cup Dressage Final for Young Riders, Meagan Davis and Bentley proved their mettle against 14 of the best Young Riders in the world and became the first U.S. pair to qualify for the Freestyle A-final. Competition got underway
- Published in What's Happenin'
Robert Dover Rehired as Interim Dressage Canada Technical Coach/Advisor
Friday, December 17 2010
by Erin
Ottawa, ON—Dressage Canada is pleased to announce the rehiring of Robert Dover as Technical Coach/Advisor on an interim basis, for the period of January 1 — April 1, 2011. Robert Dover’s prior contract with Dressage Canada expired October 15, 2010. During his tenure and under his guidance, the Canadian Dressage Team achieved its highest placing
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Katie Monahan Prudent Elected to International Jumping Riders Club Board of Directors
Tuesday, December 14 2010
by Erin
Katie Prudent has been elected to the board of directors of the International Jumping Riders Club. Ms. Prudent was nominated by the North American Riders Group. NARG has charged Prudent with the task of unifying North American riders and International riders in their collective efforts to advance the sport of Show Jumping. “We agree with
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Champion Dressage Rider Kristina Harrison Featured on SoCal’s Best
Monday, December 13 2010
by Erin
Time Warner Cable goes ‘Behind the Scenes’ with champion dressage rider and trainer Kristina Harrison this month on SoCal’s Best Santa Monica, CA – Time Warner Cable’s SoCal’s Best proudly presents a “Behind the Scenes” special on champion dressage rider and trainer, Kristina Harrison. In her own words, Kristina describes the rewards of riding, training
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TEEN CHAMPIONS HAITI & COMPETES FOR CHARITY DURING ATLANTA FALL CLASSICS
Tuesday, November 16 2010
by Erin
CONYERS, GA – November 16, 2010– Daniela Stransky, the 14 year old rider with a penchant for charity work, helped raise funds for Haiti during the Atlanta Fall Classics at the Georgia International Horse Park from November 9 to 20, 2010, in Conyers, GA. The 9th grader, who lives in Miami Beach, FL, piloted her
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Pau CCI4*: William Fox-Pitt Playing it Safe
Sunday, November 07 2010
by Erin
The current world n°1, British William Fox-Pitt, took the lead in Pau with the cross country on Saturday that he started off without taking any risks: “I might have taken chicken ways, but my priority was to return home in one piece.” This strategy proved to be successful as the Briton took command in this
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Send Us Your Side Shots!
Friday, November 05 2010
by Erin
Introducing Side Shots! Sidelines’ brand new photo column will premiere in January 2011 and we’re looking for . . . you! Do you have a special moment to share from the fall circuit, your last event or polo match? Send it to Sidelines! We’re seeking your candids and jumpshots for Side Shots – a Sidelines
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