What’s All The Fuss About WEF?
Sunday, February 03 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan Sidelines at the beach! I spent many years living in the Wellington area, showing at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival – or WEF, as it is called. I have wonderful, wonderful memories of hanging out at WEF, so returning this week after a four year absence has been fantastic
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Tack and Blanket Cleaning 101-What Really is the Best Way?
Wednesday, January 30 2013
Let’s face it: No matter how clean you keep your barn, things still seem to get dirty incredibly quickly. This includes your tack and horse blankets – supplies you use daily
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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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2013 World Dressage Masters Moves Into High Gear on Jan. 25th
Sunday, January 27 2013
by Kim MacMillan The big news from today’s opening FEI Grand Prix Open CDI5* class was the withdrawal of the Netherlands’ Edward Gal. Though his horse Interfloor Next One was fit and looked great in the jog yesterday, Edward was not. He stepped off the plane feeling unwell and was diagnosed with the flu which worsened today and caused him to withdraw.
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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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Wilcox and Prudent Find Success on Florida Dressage and Jumper Circuits on January 24
Friday, January 25 2013
Wilcox and Prudent Find Success on Florida Dressage and Jumper Circuits on January 24 By Kim MacMillan, MacMillan Photography & Media Services The action in Florida is heating up! We hopped back and forth between the opening day of the World Dressage Masters at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach and the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) held at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington to catch the up and coming horses at each venue. In the international ring at the Winter Equestrian Festival veteran international jumper rider Katie Monahan-Prudent and Michael Smith’s V were victorious in Thursday’s $33,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 3 during the third week of competition
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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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All Fourteen Horses in World Dressage Masters CDI5* Palm Beach Pass Inspection
Friday, January 25 2013
Wellington, Fl – January 24, 2013 - After a few tense moments, including a second inspection of Hans Peter Minderhoud’s Withney van ‘t Genthof, all 14 horses entered in World Dressage Masters (WDM) CDI5* Palm Beach were determined fit and ready to compete. One horse, Sentimiento I, who was to be ridden by Australia’s Nicholas Fyffe, was scratched before the jog. The jury, which was comprised of the foreign judge, the FEI veterinarian, and the president of the ground jury, evaluated the horses at today’s 11 a.m.
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Rich Fellers & Flexible Top 2013 USEF Year-End Awards Banquet
Tuesday, January 22 2013
Rich Fellers Named 2012 USEF Equestrian of the Year RELEASE: January 19, 2013 AUTHOR/ADMINISTRATOR: USEF Communications Department Rich Fellers, 2012 USEF Equestrian of the Year (Susan J. Stickle/PhelpsSports.com) Louisville, KY – He was the first American in 25 years to win the Rolex/FEI World Cup Final, highest placing U.S
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McLain Ward and Super Trooper de Ness Triumph in $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Jumpers
Saturday, January 19 2013
Wellington, FL – January 18, 2013 – Week two of the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) continued on Friday at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) with a win for McLain Ward and Grant Road Partners’ Super Trooper de Ness in the $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m jump-off class. Laura Chapot and Bradberry won the $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m speed class and Laurie Stevens and Iceman took home their second championship of the circuit in the Camping World Adult Amateur Hunter 51 & Over division. The second week of FTI WEF competition, sponsored by Wellington Equestrian Realty , will run January 16-20.
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