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Tampa Bay Classic Wrap-Up

by Elsie Vieira for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 4/2/2012 2:30:31 PM

Beezie Madden and Mademoiselle were the winners of the $50,000 Grand Prix of Tampa CSI 2*-W (Bierer/PMG) Tampa, FL - The Tampa Bay Classic, held at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, FL, has come to an end after an exceptional week of competition. After a week of unparalleled athleticism and talent, exhibitors are reveling in their success and taking a quick break before the second week of the Tampa Equestrian Series begins. The main highlight was on the...

Nick Skelton Returns to Winner's Circle with Big Star in $32,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/27/2012 8:31:41 AM

Lyn Pedersen and Tivoli Take Tricolor in FarmVet Amateur-Owner 36 & Over 3'3" Hunters Nick Skelton and Big Star (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - The seventh week of the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival concluded today with an exciting 11 horse jump-off in the $32,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic. Nick Skelton (GBR) scored yet another big win with Big Star, owned by Beverley Widdowson. Second place went to fellow British rider Ben Maher on Quiet Easy 4, owned by Mrs....

Victoria Colvin and Way Cool Jump to the Top of the $50,000 WCHR Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/19/2012 7:58:13 AM

Victoria Colvin and Way Cool (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - The $50,000 WCHR Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular was held under the lights at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival on Saturday night with an exciting victory for 14-year-old Victoria Colvin riding Dr. Betsee Parker's Way Cool. The pair edged out last year's winners, Louise Serio and Bryan Baldwin's Castle Rock, who finished second. Colvin also took home third place honors riding Inclusive, owned by Scott Stewart....

Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum and Checkmate 4 Top $32,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/13/2012 8:51:10 AM

Jordan MacPherson and Piccobello Du Val De Geer Top $15,000 Artisan Farms Young Riders Grand Prix, Erica Felder Guides Thumbs Up to Pine Hollow Short Stirrup Hunter Championship Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum and Checkmate 4 gallop to the win (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - A large field came to compete on Sunday in the $32,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic, and it was Olympian Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER) on Octavia Farms LLC's Checkmate 4 who came away with the win. Cian...

South Carolina's Kimberly McCormack Takes Over Fences, Baylor's Taylor Brown Wins Flat at WEF Collegiate Equitation Challenge

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/11/2012 8:53:51 AM

Laura Chapot and Bradberry Victorious in $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Speed Challenge, Bruce Duchossois and Just Fred Capture the Camping World Adult Amateur Hunter 51 & Over Championship Kimberly McCormack and Chalan (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - The third annual FTI WEF Collegiate Equitation Challenge was held on Friday evening in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Riders representing 16 National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) varsity...

Yann Candele and Carlotta Singular La Magnifica Outlast the Field in $32,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 4

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/3/2012 8:13:38 AM

Humor Me and Haylie Jayne Top the Sanctuary Regular Conformation Hunters Yann Candele and Carlotta Singular La Magnifica (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - The $32,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 4 had an imposing field of 84 entries today, but it was Yann Candele (CAN) and Carlotta Singular La Magnifica, owned by Susan Grange, who were able to beat the strong contenders for victory. Today's grand prix was the highlight class in the International Arena at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival...

United States Takes Early Lead in Team Competition at 2012 Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge CPEDI3*

by Lindsay McCall for the USPEA | 1/27/2012 11:24:16 AM

Grade Ib Jonathan Wentz (USA) and NTEC Jabriel (Lindsay McCall) Wellington, FL - Week two at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center began for Para-Equestrian Dressage riders Thursday, January 26, at the 2012 Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge CPEDI3. Canada and the United States of America went head to head in the team competition resulting in an early lead for the United States. With top scores reaching the 70% mark, the United States showcased their determination and progression over the past...

Nick Skelton and Carlo 273 Repeat Victory in $32,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 3

by Lauren Fisher and Shona Rosenblum for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 1/27/2012 7:00:26 AM

Jimmy Torano and Bentley Bring Home the Pre Green Hunter Level 1 3' Division Championship Nick Skelton and Carlo 273 (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - For the second week in a row, Nick Skelton and Beverley Widdowson's Carlo 273 led the victory gallop in the Thursday afternoon $32,000 WEF Challenge Cup Grand Prix in Wellington. Today's class was the third in the series at the 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival, which runs through April 1, 2012. Week three of the FTI WEF runs...

World Dressage Masters Palm Beach Defending Champion Steffen Peters arrives in Florida

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 1/23/2012 9:00:21 AM

Wellington, FL - January 22, 2012 - Steffen Peters, Champion of the 2011 World Dressage Masters Palm Beach presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach, arrived in Wellington, Florida on Saturday evening. Ravel, Akiko Yamazaki's 14 year old KWPN gelding with which Peters swept to WDM victory in both the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle last March, arrived by air from California on Thursday. While in Florida, Peters is based at Two Swans Farm, the home of WDM Palm Beach Ambassador...

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...