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Silver and Gold Medals in One Year
Thursday, January 09 2014
Contact: Diana Hunt huntress04@gmail.com, 803-295-2222 Wagener, SC – 2013 was a good year for Francisco José García Ibañez, resident trainer and rider at Half Moon Dressage Center in Wagener, SC. He earned both his USDF Silver Medal and USDF Gold Medal on just two PRE (Spanish) horses in one season. He also swept the state dressage
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Down Under! George Morris Travels to Australia and New Zealand for January Horsemastership Clinics
Thursday, January 09 2014
Wellington, FL – January 6, 2014 – For legendary horseman and coach George Morris, sharing his secrets for success goes beyond U.S. borders. This month, Morris will be traveling to Australia and New Zealand, where riders and auditors will have the opportunity to learn from the best in the business. After retiring as Chef d’Equipe of
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GGT -Footing™ Butterfly Matting System installed at The Kentucky Horse Park!
Tuesday, January 07 2014
January 3, 2014 SPARTANBURG, SC GGT- Footing™, the equine division of Polysols Corporation is proud to announce that the Claiborne Arena at The Kentucky Horse Park has been outfitted with the New Butterfly Matting System offered by GGT Footing. For several years GGT-Footing has been installed in the fine equestrian sand at the Kentucky Horse
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THE OLD WEST COMES TO PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR WHO REINS SUPREME? Reining Competition, Trick Riders, Music, Cocktails and More at Equestrian Aid Foundation’s Fourth Annual Fundraiser
Thursday, December 26 2013
WELLINGTON, FL (December 19, 2013) – The Equestrian Aid Foundation will host the fourth annual winter Who Reins Supreme? on Friday, January 31, 2014 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach. The Old West themed event will feature a unique reining competition, cocktail hour, trick riders, awards ceremony, live and silent auctions
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FEI Introduces New and Revised Dressage Tests Effective January 1, 2014
Wednesday, December 25 2013
Lexington, Ky. – The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has announced revised and new dressage tests that will come into effect January 1, 2014. The FEI has revised its Intermediate II, Grand Prix, and Grand Prix Special, which will be applied at the start of the 2014 competition season. Additionally, a Medium Tour has been announced
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USET Foundation Celebrates 10th Year Anniversary
Tuesday, December 17 2013
Gladstone, NJ – December 16, 2013 – As 2013 comes to close, the United States Equestrian Team Foundation reaches its 10th Anniversary. Thanks to the generous dedication of trustees, donors and staff, the USET Foundation has supported the U.S. Equestrian Team through a decade of success. As a result of the Foundation’s comprehensive fundraising programs including
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United States Olympian and Paralympian Association Donates $1,000 to the Jonathan Wentz Memorial Scholarship Fund
Tuesday, December 17 2013
Richardson, Texas – December 15, 2013 – In November 2013, the United States Olympian and Paralympian Association, Southwest Chapter, donated $1,000 to the United States Para-Equestrian Association’s Jonathan Wentz Memoria Scholarship Fund. The large check was presented by 1984 Olympian Joan Hansen and 2002 Paralympian Gold Medal Sled Hockey Team and Marine Pat Sapp. Joan
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USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST AWARDS $55,000 IN SECOND ROUND OF 2013 GRANTS
Friday, December 13 2013
More than $1.5 Million Awarded Since 2004 December 10, 2013 — Lexington, KY — USA Equestrian Trust has awarded $55,000 in grants to help fund four projects by equine non-profits. The awards come on top of nearly $210,000 awarded in May for 10 projects by equine non-profits. Since the inception of the Trust’s grants program, the
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Prize List Now Online for James Lala’s Citrus Series at Jim Brandon
Tuesday, December 10 2013
Show Series Offers Unique Opportunities for Developing Horses and Riders Wellington, FL – December 8, 2013 – The prize list for the inaugural Citrus Series Show January 3-4 is now available online. This unique, quality show series gives developing horses and riders a low-key vehicle to get show mileage so they can grow and progress.
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