Lauren Hough Lands $3,000 Bonus in SSG Gloves Promotion
Friday, January 31 2014
Wellington, Florida – Lauren Hough was the big winner on Friday morning, claiming a $3,000 bonus for wearing SSG ‘Digital’ riding gloves on her way to victory in the $34,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Series Round IV on January 31 at the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. Held Friday morning following the cancellation of all classes due to rain on Thursday, a total of 65 horses crossed the timers in an effort to post the fastest clear round over the track set by two-time Olympic course designer Leopoldo Palacios of Venezuela. Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam held the lead for the majority of the class after posting a time of 62.58 seconds with Solerina. Riding near at the bottom of the order, U.S.
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USET Foundation Awards 2014 Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy to Katie Dinan
Friday, January 31 2014
Gladstone, NJ – January 28, 2014 - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2014 Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy is the talented show jumping rider Katie Dinan of New York, NY and Wellington, FL.
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Artisan Farms Acquires New Mount, Clever Lady
Sunday, January 26 2014
Wellington, Florida – Artisan Farms of Wellington, Florida, and Vrasene, Belgium, has acquired Clever Lady for Andy Ziegler. The 2003 grey Holsteiner mare (Cassini I x Limbus) enjoyed incredible success during the European fall circuit under Pius Schwizer of Switzerland, earning top placings in Lyon, Doha, Geneva, Olympia and Basel
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Canada’s Tiffany Foster and Victor Victorious in $34,000 WEF Challenge Cup
Sunday, January 26 2014
Wellington, Florida – Canada’s Tiffany Foster emerged victorious in the $34,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round III – Section B held Thursday, January 23, at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. A total of 92 horses attempted the first round track set by course designer Guilherme Jorge with 25 posting clear rounds to advance to the jump-off. Returning for the jump-off mid-way through the order, Foster guided Victor to a blazing fast round in a time of 40.50 seconds to take over the lead from her 2012 London Olympic teammate, Ian Millar, who had stopped the clock in 40.84 seconds riding Dixson. Only one rider, Todd Minikus, was able to better her time, crossing the timers in 40.34 seconds riding Quality Girl to take the win in Section A while Foster was crowned the victor of Section B.
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KWPN Online Auction Presents Collection
Saturday, January 25 2014
Looking for a sport horse? The KWPN Center has just what you want! The KWPN is launching a new initiative: the KWPN Online Auction. Twelve talented horses have been selected for the auction by four expert horsemen: Gertjan van Olst, Nol Gerritsen, Teus van den Brink, and John Steeghs.
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Good Food Hunting: Brownie Batter Dip
Saturday, January 25 2014
By Kat Nielsen Brownie batter dip is the delicious flavor of brownies in dippable form without eggs or flour.
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Buffalo Equestrian Center Welcomes in 2014 With Five Students Qualifying for IEA Zone 2 Regionals
Friday, January 24 2014
Buffalo, NY – January 23, 2014 - Four years ago, the Buffalo Equestrian Center (BEC) conceptualized a program congruent with the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA). This program has opened doors for riders unable to afford the equestrian sport, or with little access to horses, while promoting the educational aspect of teaching horsemanship and team camaraderie. Since its inception at the BEC, the team has proved unstoppable
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Silvia Rizzo and New Partner Sal Ready to Take On Wellington
Friday, January 24 2014
Wellington, FL – January 22, 2014 - Silvia Rizzo, the Italian dressage rider based in Germany, is back in South Florida for the second year of showing in the sun, this time with a brand new horse to ride.
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In Memoriam: Orion (1996 – 2014)
Thursday, January 23 2014
OTTAWA, ON Jan 22, 2014 — Equine Canada regretfully reports that 18-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding Orion, beloved partner of Canadian dressage rider Pia Fortmuller, passed away on January 19th. Orion and Fortmuller were the sole Canadian dressage athletes competing at the elite level (CDI4* and 5*) in Europe over the last year.
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New From Ice Horse
Monday, January 20 2014
Emergency Wrap: We’ve all been there. Your horse comes in from the field and there’s a hot bump on his – pick a spot: Shoulder, neck, ankle.
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