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Fine Artist Louise Mellon Has a Different Approach to Commissions
Tuesday, February 11 2014
Wellington, FL – February 5, 2014 – Louise Mellon is well known for her brightly-colored, impressionist, whimsical and sometimes downright funny art. Mellon’s recognizable work is often seen on the covers and pages of equestrian publications. Hiring Mellon for a commission is a departure from the norm. “Most artists ask for half up front,”
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Upcoming Horse Show for Triangle Farms
Friday, January 31 2014
Triangle Farms is proud to host the Raleigh Indoors Winter II, USEF ‘A’ Rated Hunter Horse Show, at the beautiful Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center in Williamston, NC from February 13 – 16, 2014. The show will feature top-rated hunters, Hunter Classics, the $1,000 USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Stake, and $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby.
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Winter Classics Just Around the Corner!
Thursday, January 30 2014
Gulfport, MS – January 30, 2014 – Envision horse showing on one of the finest grass grand prix fields in the country and just ten minutes later sitting on the beautiful white-sand beach of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In just six days that could be you at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Winter Classics! The six-week circuit
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Announcing the U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Chef d’Equipe/Technical Advisor Kai Handt
Sunday, January 26 2014
Wellington, FL- January 23, 2014- As the 2014 Para-Dressage season kicks into gear, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced Kai Handt as the U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Chef d’Equipe/Technical Advisor. Handt’s new appointment will run through 2016 making him the United States Para-Dressage Team Chef d’Equipe/ Technical Advisor for the 2014 Alltech FEI World
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Artisan Farms Acquires New Mount, Clever Lady
Sunday, January 26 2014
Wellington, Florida – Artisan Farms of Wellington, Florida, and Vrasene, Belgium, has acquired Clever Lady for Andy Ziegler. The 2003 grey Holsteiner mare (Cassini I x Limbus) enjoyed incredible success during the European fall circuit under Pius Schwizer of Switzerland, earning top placings in Lyon, Doha, Geneva, Olympia and Basel. “We are excited about Clever
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KWPN Online Auction Presents Collection
Saturday, January 25 2014
Looking for a sport horse? The KWPN Center has just what you want! The KWPN is launching a new initiative: the KWPN Online Auction. Twelve talented horses have been selected for the auction by four expert horsemen: Gertjan van Olst, Nol Gerritsen, Teus van den Brink, and John Steeghs. Several weeks ago, the selected horses
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Auditing Spots Available For Peter Wylde Jumping Clinic This Sunday at Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village
Saturday, January 25 2014
Wellington, FL – January 24, 2014 – The Peter Wylde Jumping Clinic, part of the Sunshine Series benefiting Horses Healing Hearts, is only two days away! All of the spots in the clinic are filled, but the chances to audit, as well as attend the Cavalor Luncheon: ‘Secrets of a Winning Program’ are still available. This
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PSdressage.com Sponsors Cocktail Party at Dressage Canada Florida Fortnight
Friday, January 24 2014
Wellington, FL – January 22, 2014 – More than 75 competitors and presenters celebrated the beginning of the Dressage Canada Florida Fortnight Event with a cocktail party on Monday, Jan. 20. The evening gathering, held at The Wanderers Club in Wellington, FL, was sponsored by PSdressage.com. Partygoers had a chance to rehash what they learned earlier in
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Educational Opportunities and Nutritional Consults Available This Upcoming 2013-14 Season, Provided by BioStar LLC
Friday, January 24 2014
Wellington, FL (January 17, 2014)- Having a horse and being able to maintain it takes education and sometimes years of practice. But when it comes to maintaining performance horses at their highest level, having a professional around to help give yourself a great foundation of knowledge can make a huge difference in the show ring.
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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. Most recently
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