Peter Wylde Jumping Clinic Benefiting Horses Healing Hearts Concludes With Rave Reviews
Friday, January 31 2014
Wellington, FL - January 29, 2014 - Riders and equestrian enthusiasts from all over South Florida gathered at Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village this weekend to learn from one of the country’s greatest riders, while also supporting a worthwhile cause. Olympic Gold Medalist Peter Wylde generously donated his time in support of Horses Healing Hearts, offering a clinic for riders of varying levels on Sunday, January 26, 2014. Presenting Sponsor, Cavalor, hosted a luncheon with the Gold Medalist prior to the start of the clinic.
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USET Foundation Awards 2014 Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy to Katie Dinan
Friday, January 31 2014
Gladstone, NJ – January 28, 2014 - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2014 Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy is the talented show jumping rider Katie Dinan of New York, NY and Wellington, FL.
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Far Niente Wins The Limited Edition 12-Goal Series Grand Champions At PB Polo Featured Game; Dorignac Named MVP
Friday, January 31 2014
Hawk Hill’s Gringo Colombres (3) drives the ball downfield as Michel Dorignac (4) of Far Niente marks his man. Photo by Scott Fisher WELLINGTON, FL-Jan. 25, 2014– –Far Niente won its first game of The Limited Edition 12-Goal Series with an impressive 12-8 victory over Hawk Hill Saturday in front of a packed house at Grand Champions Polo Club
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Alexandra Crown and Chloe D. Reid Rewarded with SSG Gloves Bonus Money
Friday, January 31 2014
Wellington, Florida – Alexandra Crown and Chloe D. Reid were both rewarded for their loyalty to SSG Gloves with $1,000 bonuses in the SSG “Go Clean for the Green” incentive promotion 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.
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Canada’s Tiffany Foster and Victor Victorious in $34,000 WEF Challenge Cup
Sunday, January 26 2014
Wellington, Florida – Canada’s Tiffany Foster emerged victorious in the $34,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round III – Section B held Thursday, January 23, at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. A total of 92 horses attempted the first round track set by course designer Guilherme Jorge with 25 posting clear rounds to advance to the jump-off. Returning for the jump-off mid-way through the order, Foster guided Victor to a blazing fast round in a time of 40.50 seconds to take over the lead from her 2012 London Olympic teammate, Ian Millar, who had stopped the clock in 40.84 seconds riding Dixson. Only one rider, Todd Minikus, was able to better her time, crossing the timers in 40.34 seconds riding Quality Girl to take the win in Section A while Foster was crowned the victor of Section B.
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Lars Petersen and Mariett Lead the Competition in FEI Grand Prix Freestyle at AGDF 3 CDI W
Saturday, January 25 2014
Spain’s Juan Matute, Jr., Earns Second CDI Win with Don Diego Ymas in the FEI Prix St. Georges For Immediate Release Laura Cardon for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc
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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.
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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.
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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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