Rolex and Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Sign Unprecedented 10-Year Partnership to Transform Show Jumping for the Americas
Thursday, November 28 2013
2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival to Have Five CSI 5* Events and a Record 51 FEI Ranking Classes Over the Circuit For Immediate Release Wellington, FL – November 27, 2013 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) and Rolex SA signed an unprecedented 10-year sponsorship agreement to make Rolex the “Official Timepiece” of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) and of the world-renowned FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF). The FTI WEF serves almost 6,000 horses and 2,000 riders from 50 states and over 30 countries. The long-term partnership will facilitate a record US $1.63 million dollar increase in prize money bringing the grand total to over US $8 million dollars at the FTI WEF, making it one of the richest circuits in the world.
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Welcome To Our January Sidelines Magazine Mascots: BettyAnn Kolba and Brandi
Sunday, November 17 2013
BettyAnn and Brandi at Ledges Sporthorse facility in Roscoe, Illinois By Jan Westmark I am excited that Sidelines will have a new mascot each month in 2014. What a fun way to meet cool horses and riders from all around the country. I am also excited to welcome BettyAnn Kolba and her horse Brandi as our January mascots! If you want to be a Sidelines mascot – then follow the link at the bottom of this blog!! BettyAnn has a very cool story.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Jumping Branch Farm Schooling Horse Trials
Sunday, November 17 2013
Yesterday was the schooling horse trials at Jumping Branch Farm. Hannah, Alexa and I attended the show. Hannah and Alexa had a great first outing.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
From Killer Whales To Horses
Saturday, November 16 2013
By Lauren R. Giannini
Every equestrian has a tale of who and what influenced their horsemanship, but Shawna Karrasch offers a most unusual set of credentials: for 10 years she worked with orcas, dolphins and other sea mammals, training and … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
“Feeding Horses in Winter- A Senior and Arthritic Horse Nutritional Overview for Cooler Temperature Management,” a Live Webinar Presented by…
Tuesday, November 12 2013
Gordonsville, VA (November 11, 2013) – Biostar EQ and Tigger Montague will be hosting “Feeding Horses in Winter- A Senior and Arthritic Horse Nutritional Overview for Cooler Temperature Management,” a free webinar open to the public. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 10th, at 8PM EST.
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Five equestrian heroes receive honours at FEI Awards Gala 2013 presented by Longines; Kessler wins Longines Rising Star Award
Friday, November 08 2013
Montreux, Switzerland - HRH Princess Haya, President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) led the applause tonight as the five winners of the FEI Awards 2013 went on stage in Montreux, Switzerland to receive their honours. Winners of the FEI Awards 2013 (FEI/Edouard Curchod) Master of Ceremonies Jonathan Edwards, Olympic gold medallist in Triple Jump and the current world record holder, described the accomplishments of the recipients of the FEI Awards to more than three hundred guests, including representatives of the 132 Member Federations of the FEI – the world governing body of horse sport – journalists, VIPs, friends of the winners and FEI staff.
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Full Gallop Farm HT
Tuesday, November 05 2013
The USC Aiken Eventing Team had another fun outing at the Full Gallop Farm Horse Trials this past Sunday. Hannah, Matti, Robin and I jump judged Prelim through Beginner Novice.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
First Post!
Thursday, October 24 2013
It has been an exciting time for the USC Aiken eventing team! This semester we officially became recognized by the university as a club sport! There are only five club sports on campus with equestrian sports making up three of them. Also, this year we have 15 official members and have been gaining in numbers weekly
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
New! Trainer Pro Joins Tredstep’s High-Performance Glove Collection
Tuesday, October 22 2013
DUBLIN, Ireland – 21 October 2013 – In keeping with their tradition of products developed ‘for the rider, by the rider,’ Tredstep Ireland has introduced the Trainer Pro, a newly designed, sturdy high-performance glove intended to be worn daily as an all-round glove; but with the added advantage of perfect grip in wet or dry conditions.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
The Doolittle Sisters: Doing Great Things
Monday, October 21 2013
By Sheryl Kursar
You could hear a pin drop when 15-year-old Nicole Doolittle rode her horse, Tops, into the show jumping ring this past summer at the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC). She was in first … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature