Beezie Madden and Cortes ‘C’ Victorious in $125,000 FEI World Cup™ Qualifier Grand Prix, Presented by Spy Coast Farm
Sunday, February 17 2013
Wellington, FL – February 16, 2013 – Two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist Beezie Madden and Abigail Wexner’s Cortes ‘C’ were victorious on Saturday night in the $125,000 FEI World Cup™ Qualifier Grand Prix, CSI 3*-W presented by Spy Coast Farm, during week six of the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) in Wellington, FL. Madden beat out an impressive roster of top riders and finished in first place over Katie Dinan (USA) and Nougat du Vallet and Shane Sweetnam (IRL) aboard Amaretto d’Arco, who finished second and third respectively.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Katie Dinan and Glory Days Win $15,000 Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix
Saturday, February 16 2013
Wellington, FL – February 15, 2013 – Nineteen-year-old Katie Dinan and her brand new horse Glory Days were victorious in Friday night’s $15,000 Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix, presented by Dutta Corporation in association with Guido Klatte, during week six of the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF). In a nine-horse jump-off, Dinan and Glory Days won over Wilton Porter aboard Radio City and Adam Prudent riding Jack Daniels. Week six, sponsored by Spy Coast Farm , will run February 13-17.
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Todd Minikus and Quality Girl Master $33,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Classic at FTI WEF 6
Thursday, February 14 2013
Wellington, FL – February 13, 2013 – The sixth week of competition at the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) began on Wednesday, February 13, with a full schedule of world-class jumper competition in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). In the highlight class of the day, an impressive roster of top riders vied for Longines FEI world ranking points in the $33,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumper Classic with a win for Todd Minikus of Loxahatchee, FL, and Quality Girl. Week six, sponsored by Spy Coast Farm , will run February 13-17
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Barn Building 101: Barn End Doors and Paddock Doors
Thursday, February 14 2013
We’ve discussed in previous blogs the importance of ventilation – or more importantly cross-ventilation – and light in your barn. Adequate ventilation can help remove summer heat, moisture, dust and toxic gases.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Dog of the Day – Larka
Wednesday, February 13 2013
I am looking for that special someone to adopt me and give me a forever home. If you are interested in adopting me, please fill out the adoption form online or contact Big Dog Ranch Rescue (561) 309-3311 or email: adoptions@bdrr.org.
- Published in Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
Excellent Entries Will Provide Exciting Competition at Florida Dressage Classic CDI-W presented by US P.R.E Association
Tuesday, February 12 2013
Wellington, FL – February 11, 2013 – As the Florida Dressage Classic CDI-W presented by US P.R.E Association at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) begins this week, entries are up in both National and International competition. Due to the large number expected in the $20,000 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle, competition will begin at 7 p.m., with opening ceremonies at 6:45 p.m. As a special bonus for spectators on Friday night, special prizes will be handed out, so don’t miss all of the exciting competition! There are 24 entries in the $6,000 FEI Grand Prix on Thursday with some of the biggest names in dressage going for the win
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Guest Post: Anneke’s Friesians Horse Farm: Falling in Love with the Fantastic, Flashy Friesian
Tuesday, February 12 2013
The black stallion snorted. Standing at attention, like the classic sculpture of a great artist, he looked into the distance, his nose quivering.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Der Dau Sponsors Dressage Dream Team at Global Dressage Festival
Tuesday, February 12 2013
Wellington, FL- February 10, 2013 - On Saturday, February 2, 2013, Der Dau was on hand to sponsor the first of six weeks of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. Throughout each week of the season, Der Dau will honor the horse and rider combination with the highest Horse Gait and Rider Position scores for a division with the “Der Dau Dream Team Horse and Rider Award.” For the first week of the season, the award was presented in the FEI Young Horse Final for Five Year Olds. “We are excited to be a sponsor of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival,” said Joseph Der, President of Der Dau.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Ben Maher Wins Again! Maher and Quiet Easy 4 Top $25,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic at FTI WEF 5
Monday, February 11 2013
Wellington, FL – February 10, 2013 – Week five of the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF), sponsored by Adequan® , concluded on Sunday afternoon with a win for Olympic gold medalist Ben Maher of Great Britain aboard his young mount Quiet Easy 4 in the $25,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic. Maher has been a dominant force in Wellington over the last two weeks with back to back grand prix wins, including last night’s $82,000 Adequan CSI 2* Grand Prix. He can now add a 1.50m victory to his tally for the winter
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Shane Sweetnam Wins Back to Back in $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Jumpers
Saturday, February 09 2013
Wellington, FL – February 8, 2013 – Irish show jumper Shane Sweetnam is on a roll during week five of the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) with a set of back to back wins in Friday’s $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m speed and jump-off classes to follow up a victory in Thursday’s $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Classic. All three wins were on Spy Coast Farm owned horses – the 1.45m aboard Everly Chin de la Pomme and Friday’s 1.40m speed aboard Cyklon 1083 and jump-off class riding Beluga.
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