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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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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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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South Florida Hunter Jumper Association Charity Horse Show Wrap-Up, November 21-25, 2012
Tuesday, November 27 2012
For Immediate Release Wellington, FL – November 26, 2012 – The South Florida Hunter Jumper Association (SFHJA) hosted their annual charity horse show on November 21-25 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL. The competition was held as a benefit for the A-T Children’s Project, Danny & Ron’s Rescue, Equestrian Aid Foundation, Horses & The Handicapped, and Pure Thoughts, Inc.
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Angel Karolyi Begins New Partnership with $30,000 Raleigh Grand Prix Win
Wednesday, November 21 2012
Raleigh, North Carolina – Competing in their first show together, Venezuela’s Angel Karolyi and Indiana 127 scored victory in the $30,000 Raleigh Grand Prix at the RMI Raleigh Benefit Horse Show held November 14 to 19 in Raleigh, North Carolina. 2008 Olympic course designer Steve Stephens whittled a large starting field of 26 entries down to four jump-off contenders in the Saturday night feature event. Karolyi had the advantage of being the last to go, having watched Sloan Coles post a clear round riding Chantilly while Tracy Magness and Regan Roberts both faulted
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Cook Beats The House In The $50,000 Fisker Automotive World Cup Grand Prix
Tuesday, November 20 2012
Saturday night opening ceremonies Las Vegas, NV – November 17, 2012 – The $50,000 Fisker Automotive World Cup Grand Prix was the pinnacle of the Las Vegas National beginning with a fiery opening ceremony act. Welcoming the local crowds, fans and competitors was a one-of-a-kind fire infused performance that set the stage for some hot competition.
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Alltech National Horse Show’s Black Tie Gala Benefits KY Equine Humane Society
Tuesday, November 20 2012
By Carrie Wirth Lexington, KY- October 31, 2012- A black-tie gala at the Lexington Hilton kicked off the 129 th Edition of the Alltech National Horse Show in its second year at the Alltech Arena in the Kentucky Horse Park.
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Successful Debut at GCDA Fall Fling- Heidi Degele and Don Fredo Score 78.5% to Win
Monday, November 19 2012
Heidi Degele and Don Fredo enjoy a victory pass after scoring 78.5% at the recent GCDA Fall Fling. Wellington, FL (November 19, 2012) – USDF Gold Medalist, Heidi Degele, rode to the win aboard Don Fredo at their first show together during the Gold Coast Dressage Association Fall Fling November 10-11, 2012. Scoring 78.5% in the 4 and 5-year-old Materiale Class and earning an 8.5 at the Walk, 8.0 for Trot, 7.0 for Canter, and an 8.0 overall Impression, this dynamic new duo made quite a spectacular debut. “From the first time I saw Don Fredo, I truly believed in him and felt that he is a truly special horse,” Degele said about the 16.2h Oldenburg gelding.
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Calling All Palm Beach County Charities! Participate in the FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge Presented by Fidelity Investments®
Saturday, November 17 2012
For Immediate Release Wellington, FL – November 16, 2012 – Equestrian Sport Productions is now accepting applications for the 2013 FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments® (FTI GCC). The FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) will host the 4th annual FTI GCC on Saturday, January 26, 2013, under the lights of the International Ring at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center
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The Boys are Back in Town for the 37th New England Equitation Championships!
Friday, November 16 2012
The 2012 New England Equitation Championships For Immediate Release by Melody Taylor-Scott www.EvergreenWebAndMediaServices.com The Boys are Back in Town for the 37th New England Equitation Championships! The 2012 New England Equitation Championships, now in its 37th year, expanded to a five-day format to accommodate over 430 Junior and Adult competitors an added live streaming video.
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