Nick Skelton and Heracross Triumph in $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers
Thursday, January 31 2013
Wellington, FL – January 30, 2013 – The fourth week of competition at the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) began on Wednesday, January 30, with a win for Olympic gold medalist Nick Skelton (GBR) and his mount Heracross in the $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m speed class. Week four, sponsored by Fidelity Investments® , will run January 30-February 3
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Watch an Action-Packed Behind-the-scenes So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Video on Youtube
Thursday, January 31 2013
The third annual So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event in the “Heart of the Carolinas” takes place May 2-5 in Chesterfield, SC. Now’s your chance to see what this event is all about by reliving all the action thanks to a creative video produced by nFocus Pictures and visible on Southern 8ths’ YouTube channel. Noted course designer Tremaine Cooper aboard Arnold, owned by Southern 8ths Farm owner, Brad Turley.
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International Polo Club Hosts an Unforgettable World Dressage Masters Competitors Party
Thursday, January 31 2013
Vincent Guilloteau, Tuny Page and Frederique Guilloteau The World Dressage Masters Show may be over – but here is proof that it was fun, at least the party was. Guest blogger Carrie Wirth steps in today to tell us about the party and share some great photos!! Looks like a great time was had by all!! By Carrie Wirth The world’s most accomplished dressage elite, supporters and guests converged upon the International Polo Club Palm Beach for a competitors party to kick off the World Dressage Masters CDI5* Palm Beach (WDM)
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Wellington Classic Dressage Wants to Know “Who Reins Supreme?”
Wednesday, January 30 2013
Wellington, FL-January 29, 2013 -Wellington Classic Dressage is proud to be the presenting sponsor of “Who Reins Supreme?,” a February 1 charity event at Palm Beach County Jim Brandon Equestrian Center benefiting the Equestrian Aid Foundation. “Who Reins Supreme?” fields teams of world-class equestrians from dressage, show jumping, hunter and polo, who will tackle a custom reining test of speedy spins and sliding stops
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2013 World Dressage Masters Wrap-Up
Tuesday, January 29 2013
By Kim MacMillan, MacMillan Photography & Media Services Grand Prix Freestyle CDI5* Sweden ruled the in the headliner Exquis CDI5* Grand Prix Freestyle class at the 2013 World Dressage Masters (WDM) presented by the Axel Johnson Group on Saturday night, January 26. Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven riding Lovsta Stuteri’s Hanoverian gelding Don Auriello won the class turning the tables on her countryman Patrik Kittel riding his Dutch Warmblood stallion Watermill Scandic H B C, who had taken first in the Grand Prix CDI5* the day before. Vilhelmson-Silfven scored a personal best with Don Auriello with an 84.075%, with Kittel and Scandic close behind with 82.525% for second and U.S
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Lots of Great Things Are Happening At Sidelines!
Saturday, January 26 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan All kinds of wonderful things are happening with Sidelines – let me catch you up! We have started Sidelines TV with producer Robert Jordan! Pretty exciting. Check out his interview with Joseph Der of Der Dau Custom Boots and his interview with Nona Garson, the Olympic show jumper who is in Wellington for the season.
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Adequan Global Dressage Festival Starts with National Opener Competition
Friday, January 25 2013
Wellington, FL – January 24, 2013 – The 2013 Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) began this week with the National Opener Show on January 22-23. Dressage riders from all levels turned out to compete and get experience in the main Global Arena. The judge for the show was Margaret Freeman
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Katie Monahan-Prudent and V are Victorious in $33,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 3
Friday, January 25 2013
Wellington, FL – January 24, 2013 – Renowned show jumper Katie Monahan-Prudent guided Michael Smith’s V to victory in Thursday’s $33,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 3 during the third week of competition at the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF). Competing in the International Arena at the beautiful Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), the seasoned veteran topped young U.S. competitors Kristen Vanderveen (23) aboard Bull Run’s Eternal and Lauren Tibso aboard Tequestrian Farms’ Roundthorn Madios (28) who finished second and third respectively.
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Derby Runner Sam P Available for Adoption!
Friday, January 25 2013
Meet Thoroughbred Sam P, a 9 yr old 16.2h gelding, now available for adoption from our Lexington, Kentucky facility! Adoption fee: $1,000 Plus a $2,000 Donation.
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Dog of the Day – Reno
Wednesday, January 23 2013
Looking for a handsome and sweet boy?
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