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Gundersen and My Lady Take Top Prizes Thursday at Global Dressage Festival Grand Prix CDI 4*

by Carly Weilminster for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/20/2015 11:58:21 AM

Mikala Gundersen and My Lady (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - While competition officially started on Wednesday for week 7 of the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), awards presentations took place today for three CDI classes. Mikala Gundersen (DEN) and My Lady topped the FEI Grand Prix CDI 4*, presented by The Dutta Corporation, with a 71.600%. Shelly Francis (USA) and Doktor placed second receiving a 71.080%, and Belinda Trussell (CAN) and Anton followed in third place scoring...

Young Riders: Show Your Creativity and Win with TEAM USA Poster Contest!

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 2/20/2015 8:57:17 AM

Wellington, FL - The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation is calling on the sport's youngest fans to show their creative side! On Saturday, Feb. 21 and Sunday, Feb. 22, all pony and young riders are invited to make and submit a poster for the fourth annual TEAM USA Poster Contest. All poster making supplies will be provided and will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the WEF pony pavilion covered seating area, located by rings 11 and 12. All participants who create a poster...

Allison Brock & Rosevelt Win CDI3* Grand Prix at Global Dressage Festival

by Carly Weilminster for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/19/2015 11:01:37 PM

Allison Brock and Rosevelt (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Allison Brock (USA) and Rosevelt captured another win this season at AGDF, topping the FEI Grand Prix CDI 3* class, presented by Havensafe Farm, scoring a 71.600%. Lara Griffith (GBR) and Rubin Al Asad followed in second with a 71.020%, and Shelly Francis (USA) and Danilo came in third receiving a 69.540%. Brock and Rosevelt added another Grand Prix victory to their string, as the pair also captured a win in the AGDF 1 FEI Grand...

Lucy Davis and Barron Top $127,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 7

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/19/2015 8:25:30 PM

Lucy Davis and Barron (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - The 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continued at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Thursday with a win for 22-year-old Lucy Davis (USA) and Old Oak Farm's Barron in the $127,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 7. Steve Stephens (USA) set the track for 69 entries in Thursday's WEF Challenge Cup, with 13 to advance to the jump-off and five double clear rounds. Davis and Barron raced through the...

Casparo and Molly Sewell Win Top Tricolor in Pre Green Hunter Level 1 at WEF

by Sportfot | 2/19/2015 7:32:35 PM

Molly Sewell and Casparo (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Molly Sewell piloted David Matisz LLC's horse, Casparo, to championship honors in the Pre-Green Hunter Level 1. Casparo earned two firsts and two thirds over fences, along with a second place finish in the under saddle. Remaining consistent over the two days of competition, Marksman and Christopher Payne finished the day as reserve champions. The pair earned a first and two seconds over fences. Although this week was only Casparo's...

Top European Young Riders Set to Compete at AGDF 10 Young Rider Championships

by Carly Weilminster for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/19/2015 7:24:14 PM

The winning trophy for the Florida International Dressage Youth Championships Wellington, Fla. - Four National and European Champion youth riders from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands will be making the journey across the Atlantic to compete at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival's Week 9 Palm Beach Dressage Derby and the Week 10 Florida International Dressage Youth Championships. All four riders, traveling with Jochen Arl, are set to compete in Wellington for the championships,...

Rosmarin Beats More than 40 Horses to Win CDI1* Grand Prix at Global Dressage Festival

by Carly Weilminster for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/19/2015 7:04:53 PM

Kimberly Herslow and Rosmarin (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - The FEI Prix St. Georges CDI 1* class, presented by Mission Control for the second week at AGDF, finished this afternoon after starting Wednesday morning due to the large number of more than 40 entries. Kimberly Herslow (USA) and Rosmarin scored a 72.474% to win over the rest of the field. Dawn White-O'Connor (USA) and Aristo followed in second place with 70.184%, and Kasey Perry (USA) and Goerklintgaards Dublet finishing...

Second Annual Cloud 11 ~ Gavilan North LLC Carolina International Raises the Bar in 2015 with Increased Prize Money and Live Webcast

by From the Carolina International | 2/19/2015 3:19:52 PM

Raeford, NC - With just five weeks until the start of competition, the Cloud 11 ~ Gavilan North LLC Carolina International is once again set to host a world-class eventing competition. After a record setting inaugural event, the 2015 edition has raised the bar for competitors, owners, patrons, and fans as it announces major sponsorships, in addition to awarding increased prize money and delivering a live webcast of the weekend’s feature competition. “From day one the Carolina...

Register Today for the 2015 American Endurance Ride Conference Convention

by Troy Smith/Endurance News | 2/19/2015 3:19:00 PM

Auburn, Calif. - Endurance competitors and enthusiasts from all over the United States will gather on March 6 & 7, 2015 at the Grand Sierra Resort, in Reno, Nevada for the annual American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) Convention. The agenda features a wide array of informative seminars and discussions on topics of top interest to participants in the sport of endurance. For more info, and to register and receive the best pricing on conference seminars, please visit https://www.aerc....

Anne Kursinski and Nina Fagerstrom Ride to the Top of Wednesday's Ranks at The Ridge at Wellington

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. | 2/19/2015 9:39:32 AM

Anne Kursinski and MTM Motto (Shannon Bowers/Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - Wednesday Anne Kursinski illustrated once again why she is one of the most successful show jumpers in the United States, claiming the top prize aboard Hay's Investment Corporation's MTM Motto in the first 1.30-1.35m jumper class at The Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour. The weather started out a bit less than ideal Wednesday morning, but that didn't stop several of Wellington's top competitors...