World Dressage Masters Horse and Rider Competitors Announced
Wednesday, January 09 2013
Wellington, FL-January 8, 2013 -The line-up for the World Dressage Masters (WDM) Palm Beach, presented by Wellington Classic Dressage, will feature a star-studded cast of riders and horses for the January 23-27 event at the Palm Beach County Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. The riders confirmed their participation and the horses are arriving in Florida to compete head-to-head for their share of over €100,000 (EUR), or about $131,850 (USD), in prize money. The World Dressage Masters series, presented by the Axel Johnson Group featured over €450,000 (EUR) in prize money over their 2012 series, making it one of the richest dressage series in the world. Patrik Kittel Photo by SusanJStickle.com “I think we have a fantastic line-up and we will really see top competition for this year’s WDM Palm Beach,” said Noreen O’Sullivan, Show Manager and Managing Partner of Wellington Classic Dressage, organizers of the event. “For most of these riders, this will be the only appearance in Florida under the lights at Jim Brandon, so this is surely an event not to be missed.” John van de Laar, Managing Director of WDM, said, “The WDM Palm Beach show has been on the WDM calendar from the very beginning. This is THE show where the U.S
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Dog of the Day – Harvey
Tuesday, January 08 2013
I am looking for that special someone to adopt me and give me a forever home. If you are interested in adopting me, please fill out the adoption form online or contact Big Dog Ranch Rescue (561) 309-3311 or email: adoptions@bdrr.org.
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Fine Chap – Available for Adoption!
Tuesday, January 08 2013
Introducing 4 year old, 16.2hh Thoroughbred gelding “Fine Chap” now available for adoption in Bluffton, South Carolina! Our prediction is Fine Chap is going to be famous one day! He has all the components that when patiently nurtured will produce a champion. Bloodlines include: Northern Dancer, Secretariat, Halo and the one he reminds us most of Terlingua. This good boy has a great body to grow into at which point he could use it in dressage, eventing or hunter/jumpers.
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Trainers Converge on Florida for 2013 Dressage Season
Monday, January 07 2013
They’re Back Trainers Converge on Florida for 2013 Dressage Season Wellington, FL (January 7, 2013) – Every year Wellington, Florida becomes a mecca for the who’s who in the world of dressage, the new year kicks off with the arrival of hundreds of riders and trainers, their horses and dreams for the season.
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“War Horse” A Must-See for Horse Enthusiasts
Sunday, January 06 2013
By Dani Mortiz – Sidelines Staff Writer The bond between a boy and his horse as seen in the Broadway play “War Horse.” When my dad told me I was in for a surprise this past December, I have to admit I was a little concerned. What could my dad possibly have in store for my family and I
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Hey Byrn – Preakness Runner Now Available for Adoption!
Wednesday, January 02 2013
Introducing 7 year old, 16.1hh Thoroughbred gelding “Hey Byrn” now available for adoption from our Lexington, KY facility! Check out his profile! Hey Byrn is a 7 yr old gelding who has faced his share of highs and lows. As a 3yr old, he was busy winning the Grade 2 Holy Bull Stakes and running 7 th among the elite of his crop in the Grade 1 Preakness. A couple years later, as a 6yr old, he found himself running for $5k claiming in Delaware with an ankle that was nearly imploding.
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Riders And Coaches Share Their New Year’s Resolutions! Have You Made Any?
Monday, December 31 2012
By Jan Westmark-Allan Special thanks to Sidelines Magazine contributing writer Sydney Masters-Durieux for asking these equestrians for their New Year’s Resolutions for 2013.
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Dog of the Day – Marigold
Saturday, December 29 2012
Marigold is such a sweet girl – happy and playful but laid back.
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Take on the Five Day Charity Challenge
Friday, December 28 2012
The College Preparatory Invitational Horse Show (CPI) will hold its third annual competition January 18-20, 2013 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL and we need your help to bring on another one-of-a kind experience to student riders. To fulfill the dreams of the students, CPI is reaching out to individuals and corporations willing to donate funds to help provide student riders the opportunity to showcase their horsemanship and riding talents to top recruiters while trying to earn CPI scholarships. CPI scholarships are more than financial aid intended to cover the cost of study
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