Rolex will in future be supporting the World Equestrian Festival, CHIO Aachen, as their general sponsor. Until now, Rolex had shown its commitment to Aachen in their role as main sponsor. As the general sponsor, Rolex is also the title sponsor of the most important show jumping competition in the world, the Rolex Prize of Aachen. “The CHIO Aachen epitomises respect for old traditions, the quest for innovation and for precision right down to the last detail. It is very well suited to us,“ said...

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) re-published an updated proposal on December 13, 2006, that would permit the establishment and operation of permanent, privately-owned quarantine facilities under certain conditions. The horse industry is an international industry and increasingly more foreign horses are being brought into the U.S. for racing, showing, sale and breeding and often there are not enough quarantine spaces to accommodate them all. “There are presently three...

The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is proud to recognize the following individuals for achieving USDF Instructor Certification status at the USDF Instructor Certification Test held at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA, November 10-12, 2006. The examiners for this Instructor Certification Test were Lilo Fore and Gerhard Politz. Training—Second Level Candy Allen, VA Erin Vallarino, CA Jane Rodd, NY Recognized Teacher, Training—Second Level Victoria Gorman, NJ Training—Fourth...

Lifelong horsewoman Rosey Reed passed away on November 30, 2006, due to complications from cancer. Born in 1954 in San Diego, CA, Reed grew up on a horse ranch and showed Appaloosas. After a stint as a singer and songwriter, Reed started Griffith Park Farms at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. For over 20 years, Reed trained horses and taught riders. Her students won many year-end awards in the Los Angeles area, and in Zone 10. Reed focused on ponies and young riders, and many of her riders...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12-19-2006 From the Florida Department of Agriculture Department Contacts: Liz Compton (850) 488- 3022 cell: (850) 251-5693 [email protected] Terry McElroy (850) 488-3022 cell: (850) 933-4562 [email protected] Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services Continues Investigation Into Horse Virus Outbreak TALLAHASSEE –Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles Bronson says the department’s Division of Animal Industry is...

The United States Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce the 2007 triple point competitions for the Saddlebred, Roadster, and Hackney/Harness divisions. Each year, the corresponding discipline committees vote to assign “triple point” status to a competition in each of the 12 regions. Points won at of these designated competitions will count as triple points for the Farnam/Platform USEF Horse of the Year program. Questions regarding triple point shows should be directed to the Breeds and...

The 2006 winner of the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) Distance Horse of the Year Award is presented to 23-year-old Half-Arabian Aron Moon+// (HA Shah Galleb x grade mare), owned by Mike Tracy of Hollister, CA. Aron Moon (or Moon) was chosen for his outstanding accomplishments. During his 17-year endurance career, he’s had 95 completions out of 108 starts, giving him an 88% completion rate and 5,625 miles. Additionally, he’s earned 536 Achievement Awards points during his career, reaching the...

The 52nd Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), held December 2-6 in San Antonio, TX, set a new attendance record for the association’s flagship event, as 6,842 veterinary professionals, guests and exhibitors participated. The previous attendance record of 6,284 was set at the 2004 Annual Convention in Denver, CO. "We were overwhelmed with the positive response to this year's convention. A fantastic and extremely practical program, coupled with a very...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jennifer Wood for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Wood of Phelps Media Group, Inc. International at (561) 753-3389 or at [email protected] WEB SITE: Phelps Media Group, Inc. International Press Releases and Photos are available for download at https://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/ Wellington, FL – December 16, 2006 – This morning at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Center and home to the Winter Equestrian Festival, hundreds of Wellington...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jenny Ross for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International MEDIA CONTACT: Jenny Ross of Phelps Media Group, Inc. International at (561) 753-3389 or at [email protected] WEB SITE: Phelps Media Group, Inc. International Press Releases and Photos are available for download at https://www.phelpsmediagroup.com Wellington, FL – December 14, 2006 – On Saturday, December 16, USDA Government Veterinarian, Dr. Julie Gauthier, will meet with equestrians, community members, and...