William Fox-Pitt back as Eventing world number one
Wednesday, May 14 2014
William Fox-Pitt (GBR), multiple Olympic, World and European medallist, and the first British rider to lead the FEI World Eventing Rankings in 2002, is back as world number one. Fox-Pitt, who also led the world rankings in 2009 and 2010, has a 16-point lead over Andrew Nicholson (NZL), who had led the world Eventing rankings since claiming team bronze at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Fox-Pitt (44) represented Great Britain throughout his teenage years, winning individual silver at the Junior European Championships in 1987, Young Rider team gold at the European Championships in 1988 and 1989, and completed Badminton at the age of 20
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Friday, May 09 2014
The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce that Alexandra du Celliee Muller, of Little Rock, Arkansas, is the recipient of the $500 Trip Harting Grant. Alexandra plans to use the funds to continue her education in the United States … [Read more]
- Published in 06-2014, Off Centerline
Old Friends and New Vocations Partner for Retired Horses
Thursday, April 17 2014
GEORGETOWN, KY – MARCH 10, 2014 Old Friends and New Vocations have entered into an agreement to benefit Thoroughbreds in their post-racing and post-breeding careers.
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Friday, April 11 2014
Congratulations to the happy couple! Tara de Nicolas married Bradley Duckworth on February 8th at the Inn at Willow Grove in Orange, Virginia. Bradley is the General Manager for DAMCO and is currently in the Executive MBA program at Georgetown … [Read more]
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Friday, April 11 2014
The Dressage Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of the Continuing Education for Dressage Instructors Grant; Jaki Hardy of California, Megan McIsaac of Wisconsin, Stacy Williams (pictured) of Utah and Zoe Krause of Michigan. The Dressage Foundation’s … [Read more]
- Published in 05-2014, Off Centerline
Horse Stars Hall of Fame Celebrates 2014 Inductees
Friday, April 04 2014
WESTPORT, CT – March 21, 2014 – Six Equine Athletes and four Equine Humanitarians were inducted into the Horse Stars Hall of Fame for 2014 at the EQUUS Foundation’s Fete Cheval Etoile on Sunday, March 17, 2014 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida.
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USG FlexiVest
Thursday, March 20 2014
KL Select’s mandate is to feature ‘only the best’, and in line with that philosophy, they now offer the Flexi Protective Vest, nicknamed the “bodyguard”, one of the newest developments from USG (United Sportsproducts Germany). Dorothea Carters, Managing Partner at KL Select, remarked that when researching body protectors, “We were appalled that many of the safety vests on the market today are not ASTM approved or tested, and to avoid that costly testing are marketed as ‘vests’ – which is misleading to the American rider”.
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Thursday, March 13 2014
The Dressage Foundation (TDF) has announced the officers and members of the Board of Directors who will serve in 2014. In addition to returning board members, TDF extends a special welcome to new board members Lendon Gray and Carol Lavell.… [Read more]
- Published in 04-2014, Off Centerline
“Going, Going, Gone!” Sport Horse & Pony Auctions: Live & Online
Monday, March 10 2014
By Lauren R. Giannini
How do you know where to shop when you’re looking to buy a show horse or pony? Two family-run auction companies approach this question from similar yet different perspectives and locations: Flashpoint Bloodstock LLC and SVS … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
For Artist Louise Mellon Dogs Rock!
Friday, February 28 2014
Wellington, FL – February 25, 2014 - Known for her equestrian art often seen on the covers of equine publications, Louise Mellon also has a fun gallery of canine works. Brightly colored and whimsical, a Mellon painting is full of energy, happiness and humor and captures the joyful quirks of that unique dog. Louise Mellon has dog friends of her own, occasionally featured in her pieces
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