Para-Equestrian Ellie Brimmer Prepares for 16th Annual Key West Half Marathon and 5K Run to Raise Money for The Cancer Support Community of Greater…

Wellington, Florida – January 15, 2014- Born three months premature and weighing only 2 pounds Eleanor Brimmer (Ellie) and her twin sister were in a rush to take on the world. From the moment Ellie arrived her family knew she would have multiple obstacles to overcome in her future. At 27 years old Ellie has met those challenges head-on giving other children and adults with Cerebral Palsy a hero to look up to.
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New Classes, Top Quality Footing, Esteemed Clinicians, Championships and Sponsors Make Florida Gold Coast Circuit Huge Success

Tampa, FL – January 9, 2014 -  The Florida Gold Coast and Gulf Coast Quarter Horse Circuits came to a close Monday, January 6, 2014 at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center on the Florida State Fairgrounds. The Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit has been met with rave reviews on all fronts, and it comes as no surprise.
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WHO REINS SUPREME?

Howdy Friends,   It’s time to get your cowboy on We invite y’all to come on down, sit a spell and raise a li’l ruckus Yee Haw!   January 31, 2014, Friday Evening, 6-10pm Live and Silent Auction Great Food & Great Sport For tickets click on the link below.
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Riverman Wins USEF South Pacific Award

Hilltop Farm is excited to share the news that Riverman (Redfort – Landego) is once again being honored with the USEF South Pacific Award, which is given annually to the leading US-based jumper sire based on the success of their offspring in USEF competitions. The South Pacific award is donated by Joan Irvine Smith and is named after her international Grand Prix competitor and sire South Pacific.
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New Vocations Forms Partnership with Student Riding Program Gallop On

New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program announced their new partnership with Gallop On whose mission is to provide equestrian and educational opportunities to underprivileged young riders while providing rehabilitation, retraining and a safe environment for retired and non-competitive Thoroughbred racehorses.
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Madden Named USEF Equestrian of the Year for Third Time at 2013 Pegasus Awards

Lexington, Ky.
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Jean Kopperud’s Balancing Act

By Lauren R. Giannini

 

Professional musician, concert clarinetist, avant-garde performer, recording artist, chamber musician and college professor are some of the “hats” worn by Jean Kopperud in her unusual and eventful career. She has even played her clarinet while … [Read more]

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Silver and Gold Medals in One Year

Contact:   Diana Hunt  huntress04@gmail.com , 803-295-2222 Wagener, SC   – 2013 was a good year for Francisco José García Ibañez, resident trainer and rider at Half Moon Dressage Center in Wagener, SC.  He earned both his USDF Silver Medal and USDF Gold Medal on just two PRE (Spanish) horses in one season. He also swept the state dressage association awards.
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2014 COLLEGE PREPARATORY INVITATIONAL (CPI) WELCOMES LEADING EQUESTRIAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

WELLINGTON, FL – JANUARY 6, 2014 – The 2014 College Preparatory Invitational (CPI) is pleased to announce participation of a large roster of top-tier colleges and universities at its fourth annual competition on March 28-30, 2014 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center (JBEC) in Palm Beach, FL.
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