32 SIDELINES FEBRUARY 2013
FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
Oak the dates for a recognized horse show, August 7-11. David
Birdsall will be President and CEO of the new event and
Dr. Jeff
Papows
will be Honorary Chairman, a position he held with The
Jumper Classic for 14 years. “We are thrilled and honored that
the USEF has recognized our commitment to put on a frst-class
event and to present the sport of show jumping in the best pos-
sible manner,” David said. “Our plan is to utilize the outstanding
features of our facility and top prize money to attract the nation’s
best horses and riders and to add exciting entertainment attrac-
tions that will bring large audiences. We are committed to making
this event a showcase for our sport in every regard.” The horse
show will beneft the Children’s Wish Foundation International and
all classes will be USEF recognized.
Lainie Wimberly’s
famous Dutch Warmblood show hunter,
Nobleman, passed away in November. Among numerous other
wins, he won the 2002 American Hunter/Jumper Foundation
(AHJF) Legacy Cup pro division.
Artisan Farms
is pleased to announce they have purchased
Richard M. Feldman
, Chairman
of Classic Communications, issued
a heartfelt statement about the
passing of show supporter
Lora
Schultz
. “It is with deep sorrow
that I have to inform you of the
passing of Lora Schultz, one of our
dearest friends and competitors.
She and her husband Michael
have been steadfast supporters
and competitors at our shows for
over 25 years. She was a winner!
Lora’s smile and friendship will be
missed by all of us who knew her
and loved her. We wish Michael and their family our heartfelt
thoughts and sympathy.”
Olympic trainer
Pierre Jolicoeur
(right) presented junior
rider
Marissa Damone,
of West Palm Beach, Florida, with
her own PJ Saddle as the frst recipient of the “PJ Saddles
Junior Rider Sponsorship Program.” Marissa received a
brand new PJ Saddle and sponsorship by Pierre for the 2013
show year for her good horsemanship, sportsmanship and
unwavering commitment to equestrian sport. Marissa rides
with
Sean Jones
at the Palm Beach Riding Academy in
Wellington.
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