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Dressage at Devon to Focus On Capital Campaign and Dressage Education in 2012

by Project Marketing, Inc. | 1/13/2012 4:36:43 PM

Devon, PA – America’s most prestigious Dressage Horse Show, Dressage at Devon has continued to grow and evolve over the past 37 years. The show has provided a top show venue for competitors, a unique “Norman Rockwell” style American shopping venue and has benefited various charities over the years. Over the past 21 years, Thorncroft Equestrian Center has been the charitable beneficiary of the Dressage at Devon horseshow. This month Thorncroft Equestrian Center opted to...

Hanoverian Dressage Stallion White Star Honored with “Hunter Sire of the Year” Award

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. | 1/13/2012 10:19:39 AM

White Star Lexington, Kentucky - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has awarded the 2011 ‘ Hunter Sire of the Year Award ’ to the world-record breaking Elite and Premium Hanoverian stallion White Star (Weltmeyer/Glücksstern/Grande). Of interest to North American breeders, the German stallion is set to arrive in the US late February 2012 and will be standing at stud in Massachusetts. Based on the performance of a stallion’s offspring, the annual award is given...

Round 1 of $30,000 WEF Challenge Cup Series Goes to McLain Ward and Oh' D Eole at 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 1/13/2012 7:00:32 AM

Wellington, FL - Olympic gold medalist McLain Ward (USA) was able to beat a field of 39 competitors to take the first round victory in the $30,000 WEF Challenge Cup Series at the 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival. He and Oh' D Eole triumphed in the jump-off over Charlie Jayne (USA) on Chill R Z and Darragh Kerins (IRL) with Hot Wheels. Today's grand prix marked the start of an exciting show jumping season, where riders will compete over 12 weeks to win bonus money in the...

2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival Competition Begins with Great Expectations

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 1/11/2012 5:00:00 PM

Cian O'Connor and Everything Capture First G&C Farm 1.45m Jumper Victory Wellington, FL - The FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) kicked off competition today with hunter/jumper classes in 10 rings. In the International Arena, Olympian Cian O'Connor (IRL) scored the first win of the season with Everything, owned by Abdulla Humaid Al Muhairi, in the G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers. The first week of the FTI WEF runs through Sunday, January 15, and is sponsored by Surpass....

Pro Derbycross Occupies Wellington January 20th

by Equestrian Sport Productions | 1/11/2012 12:00:50 PM

Eventers. Jumpers. Polo Team Up & Take Over Wellington, FL - January 11, 2012 - The much anticipated PRO DerbyCross Team Competition returns to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, home of the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival, on Friday January, 20 at 7:00 PM. Team FarmVet/Cavalor, featuring Captain Buck Davidson, Bruce Davidson, Will Faudree, Aaron Vale and Kris Kampsen returns in full to defend their title against five other teams. Buck Davidson at last year's PRO...

2nd Annual “Salute to Driving” Benefit Fundraising Event Location and Dates Announced

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 1/11/2012 10:14:30 AM

Aiken, SC – The Second Annual Salute to Driving fundraising event is pleased to announce that it will once again be held in Aiken, and Windsor SC, February 18-20, 2012, and will feature many exciting new additions. Last year’s debut event benefited this country’s High Performance Driving programs for the United States Equestrian Team Foundation, raising over $30,000. The exciting weekend event will feature a beautiful dinner and auction on Saturday evening, multiple driving...

2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival Hosts Opening Press Conference

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 1/10/2012 8:27:50 PM

Wellington, FL - The 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) hosted its opening press conference on Tuesday afternoon at the White Horse Tavern in Wellington, FL. A large crowd of local, national, and international media were in attendance to hear the latest news on the 12-week competition, which begins tomorrow. The FTI WEF will host thousands of the world's best horses and riders on January 11-April 1 at the beautiful Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in what...

NCEA Established to help Equestrian Achieve NCAA Championship Sport Status

by National Collegiate Equestrian Association | 1/10/2012 3:00:59 PM

In effort to further advance equestrian to a NCAA championship sport, the entity formally known as Varsity Equestrian has established an association to become the voice for the sport of equestrian within college athletics. The National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) was founded to be the catalyst for growth of varsity level equestrian competition. “The transition of Varsity Equestrian to the National Collegiate Equestrian Association is a very positive step that will give us a...

AMHA Announces Participation in UPHA Program

by American Morgan Horse Association | 1/10/2012 2:15:00 PM

Shelburne, VT — The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is pleased to announce its participation in the Equestrian Life “Learn to Ride and Drive in Style" campaign. Joining forces with the United Professional Horseman’s Association, American Saddlebred Horse Association and American Hackney Horse Society, AMHA is working to increase awareness of saddle seat riding and driving. Equestrian Life.com has partnered with the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA), American...

Learn More About the Riders

by 2012 George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session | 1/10/2012 1:43:15 PM

The 2012 George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session presented by the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) and Adequan once again hosts 12 of the top young riders in the U.S. Learn more about the riders participating in the five-day training session sponsored by The Dutta Corporation, Farnam, Practical Horseman, and Equestrian Sport Productions below. Carly Anthony Natalie Crane Katie Dinan Taylor Harris Lillie Keenan Sarah Milliren Michael Murphy Meg O'Mara Jacob Pope...