A Photo Tour of Mar-A-Lago and the Trump Invitational
Monday, January 28 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan The first ever $100,000 Trump Invitational Grand Prix CSI 2* was held a few weeks ago at Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach – and by all accounts it was a success. Enjoy these photos from the event! Jessica Springsteen and Vindicat W Photo by Elena Lusenti US Olympic gold medalist Laura Kraut, Donald Trump, 2013 Olympic gold medalist Nick Skelton of Great Britain Photo by Elena Lusenti Equestrian Federation President Chrystine Tauber and George Tauber Kent Farrington and Dynamo – the winners of the Trump Invitational!! Photo by Sportfot The Trumps! Georgina Bloomberg Photo by Mancini Photos The Voice winner performed at the Trump event
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Dog of the Day – Zeus
Saturday, January 26 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
- Published in General, Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
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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Ward and Super Trooper de Ness Earn Second Victory of the Week in $25,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic
Tuesday, January 22 2013
Wellington, FL – January 20, 2013 – The second week of competition at the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF), sponsored by Wellington Equestrian Realty , concluded on Sunday with a win for McLain Ward (USA) and Super Trooper de Ness in the $25,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic. Competing on a beautiful afternoon at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), the pair earned their second victory of the week, winning over Ben Maher (GBR) aboard Jane Clark’s Cella and Pablo Barrios (VEN) and ZL Group, Inc.’s Zara Leandra. Week three of the FTI WEF runs Wednesday, January 23, through Sunday, January 27
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Adequan® Global Dressage Festival Takes Center Stage for 2013 Season
Tuesday, January 22 2013
Wellington, FL – January 20, 2013 – After debuting to rave reviews, the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) returns to center stage at The Stadium at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Top competitors from around the globe have their sights set on Wellington with competition beginning January 22, 2013, with the Adequan GDF Opener Show and continuing through April 14 with four more national level shows and five internationally-rated CDI competitions. Both participants and spectators are in for a fantastic season showcasing some of the most elegant and accomplished horses and riders
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Don’t Miss the FTI WEF 2 Ride & Learn Clinic with Candice King!
Tuesday, January 22 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 THE EFFICIENT JUMPER RIDER Clinic with Candice King sponsored by Neue Schule Bits For more information, please contact (561) 784-4275 or sean@equestriansport.com.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Dogs of the Day – Sonya & Domino
Monday, January 21 2013
Sonya 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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Caroline Roffman and Her Highness Rule at Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge 1
Saturday, January 19 2013
Wellington, FL (January 17, 2012) – Dressage rider and trainer Caroline Roffman of Lionshare Dressage, and her beautiful black mare, Her Highness O, dominated during the Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge I, taking firsts in both the FEI Prix St Georges Open under judge Gary Rockwell and FEI Intermediare 1, judged by Natalie Lamping. Roffman and Her Highness scored a 72.368% to win the Prix St Georges and then the following day enjoyed a decisive win in the Intermediare 1 with a score of 74.211%. Roffman shared that this was the mare’s first time show at this level. Dressage rider and trainer Caroline Roffman of Lionshare Dressage, and her beautiful black mare, Her Highness O, dominated during the Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge I, taking firsts in both the FEI Prix St Georges Open and FEI Intermediare 1
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Saddlefit 4 Life® Training Schedule
Friday, January 18 2013
Saddlefit 4 Life® Equine Ergonomist Training, Redmond, OR March 25-29, 2013 and in Germany( info@ahorngreen.de ) April 8-12, 2013 Saddlefit 4 Life® is now offering Equine Ergonomist Seminars in both North America and Europe due to overwhelming interest in the course! Equine professionals and enthusiasts from across North America will be coming together for our 4 th North American Saddlefit 4 Life® Equine Ergonomist Seminar March 25-29 th in Redmond OR. Many thanks to Karen Laidley, DVM, for use of her beautiful facility for in-barn instruction providing participants hands-on training
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Happy Trails: Ravel’s New Career
Friday, January 18 2013
By Lauren R. Giannini
Ravel, the dressage star ridden by Steffen Peters, is living out the life all horses deserve: he has gone from life as an Olympic superstar to life as a trail horse and schoolmaster for owner Akiko … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature