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Have
a Ball for Charity
In celebration
of the Horse and its 75th anniversary the ILPH (International
League for the Protection of Horses) is having a grand Anniversary
Ball on Friday, 22 November at Le Meridien Grosvenor House,
in London's Park Lane.
Tickets will soon be on sale, details to be announced shortly
on the ILPH website - www.ilph.org - and in the horse related press.
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A
16-year-old and her Paint Horse win prestigious eventing competition
title
Florida
family takes chance on 'Joker's Wild' and wins American Paint
Horse of the Year honors
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FORT WORTH, Texas-In
most card games, jokers have no value, so they are culled from the
deck and cast aside. In other games, they reign supreme as "wild"
or "trump" cards, and everyone hopes to be dealt one.
Jane Barron of
Monticello, Fla., didn't know what she would be dealt when she ventured
into the world of horse ownership to buy a horse for her then 8-year-old
daughter, Becca, in 1994.
A
friend suggested a pretty 4-year-old sorrel and white Paint
Horse she had seen grazing in a field near her hometown. Mrs.
Barron entertained the idea, but only briefly. "A
young horse for a young child just didn't make sense," she
recalled.
When
Mrs. Barron found out the horse was destined for an auction,
however, compassion got the best of her.
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USA
Equestrian and NDSA Present Judging Dressage Riders With A Disability
USA Equestrian
and the National Disabled Sports Alliance (NDSA) have joined
together to present the forum, "Judging Dressage Riders
With A Disability." |
The forum will
be hosted by the United States Equestrian Team at the Olympic Training
Center in Gladstone, New Jersey, beginning Friday, November 1 and
running through Sunday, Nov 3, 2002.
Please
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| 2nd Mar 2002 |
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Spring
Events To Complete World Equestrian Games Eventing Selection
Trials
Gladstone,
NJ—March 1, 2002—Two U.S. events – The MBNA
Foxhall Cup CCI*** and the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event,
presented by Bayer, CCI**** – will kick off the final
round of the selection trials for the United States’
eventing team for the 2002 World Equestrian Games (WEG). The
World Equestrian Games is scheduled to take place September
11-22 in Jerez, Spain.
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Following six selection
trials held in 2001, The MBNA Foxhall Cup, April 18-21 in Atlanta,
GA, and the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bayer, April
25-28 in Lexington, KY, are the first of five selection trials to
be held this spring. The two U.S. trials will be followed by the Badminton
CCI**** in England, May 2-5; the Punchestown CCI*** in Ireland, May
16-19; and the Bramham CCI*** in England, June 6-9.
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| 2nd Mar 2002 |
15 Nations To Compete
In SRNC Ireland 2002
Fifteen nations,
including teams from the U.S.A, Canada and Japan, will be competing
in the SRNC (Student Riders Nations Cup) Ireland 2002 later this
month.
The event
will take place in Brennanstown Riding Centre, Bray, County Wicklow
from Friday March 22nd to Tuesday March 26th.
This is the second
time Ireland has had the honour to host The Student Riders Nation
Cup, which is seen as the most prestigious event in student riders'
calendars.
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Second
Annual Fiesta Day at Indio Desert Circuit, Sunday, March 10,
Will Celebrate Hispanic Culture |
Fiesta Day, a celebration
of Hispanic culture, returns for its second year at the Indio Desert
Circuit Horse Show on Sunday, March 10, in Indio, California. Festivities
with a Hispanic flavor are scheduled from 11am until 1pm. Visitors
to HITS Desert Horse Park will be treated to a day of family fun with
strolling mariachis, authentic Mexican food from El Charro Restaurant,
a KUNA Radio Remote broadcast, Charro and Escaramuza exhibitions (Mexican
Rodeo riders), piñata games, pony rides, and a bouncy house
plus educational activities and career information.
A newly
published, full-color pamphlet-Careers in the Horse Industry/Carerras
en la Industria Equina-will be distributed at Fiesta Day. The pamphlet
is bilingual (Spanish and English) and provides information on the
wide range of career opportunities available in the horse industry.
The pamphlet will be distributed at all six HITS horse show venues
nationwide throughout the year as well as at the Hampton Classic in
Long Island, New York.
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National
Disability Sports Alliance Announces Preliminary Selection
Criteria for 2003 World Dressage Championships For Riders
With A Disability
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Kingston, RI—March
1, 2002—The National Disability Sports Alliance (NDSA) Equestrian
Committee has announced the Selection Criteria for a rider with a
disability to be considered for the 2003 NDSA Advanced or Developing
Rider Lists, from which the U.S. Team for the 2003 World Dressage
Championships will be selected.
The selection criteria was developed and approved by the NDSA Equestrian
Executive Committee as of February 1, 2002 and will be administered
by NDSA.
Please click here for further details
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FEI
Endurance Forum Announced
The International
Equestrian Federation (FEI) and its Endurance Committee are
organizing an Open Forum for riders and chefs d'equipe in Jerez
de la Frontera, Spain on Sunday, April 28, 2002.
Please click here for further
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| 1st Mar 2002 |
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Teams
Named For Samsung Nations’ Cup, Presented By Canadian
National At Cosequin Winter Equestrian Festival
Tampa,
FL—February 27, 2002—Show jumping teams from Argentina,
Canada, and Ireland are ready to meet a top team of U.S. horses
and riders in the first outdoor Nations’ Cup ever held
in the U.S.
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The $50,000 Samsung
Nations’ Cup, presented by Canadian National, is set for Friday,
March 8 during the Cosequin Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm
Beach Polo Equestrian Club. The Nations’ Cup is sanctioned by
the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) and will
help determine which countries qualify to compete in the 2002 Samsung
Nations’ Cup World Final in Donaueschingen, Germany in August.
Please click here for further details
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| 1st Mar 2002 |
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New
Girth Design Maximises Comfort Of The Horse
After a
long search, The Free 'n' Easy Saddle Company has discovered
a girth design to complement its revolutionary saddles; as
part of its aim to saddle the 'whole horse'. The solution
is a strategically designed, padded and elasticated leather
girth, which offers maximum comfort for the horse and prevents
over-girthing.
The Free 'n' Easy girth is made to the length specified by
the customer in both standard and dressage versions to fit
any saddle.
Please
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| 1st Mar 2002 |
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Revolutionary
New Boots From New Equine Wear
Interchangeable
'PADUPS' for leisure riders a 'first' in protective boot design
Self-ventilating
lining… waterproof…one hundred per cent shock absorbent
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New Equine Wear,
the specialist protective boot manufacturer, has achieved a range
of interchangeable boots designed specifically for the leisure rider.
Painstaking development means each style may be fitted to either near
or offside leg, and either front or and hind leg, with reinforced
areas protecting either cannon bone or tendon as required.
An ultra tough strike pad is made from thermo-moulded, high density
and shock-absorbing foam, as used in shoe soling, a process also developed
by the company. This incredibly durable material is already used by
New Equine Wear competition boots at the highest levels of sport.
Patents pending
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| 1st Mar 2002 |
Dressage, Show Jumping
and Polo Stars Headline Sidelines Equestrian Triathlon Presented
by Outback Steakhouse on March 4
WELLINGTON,
FL (February 28, 2002)-The Sidelines Equestrian Triathlon Presented
by Outback Steakhouse scheduled for Monday, March 4, 2002, in West
Palm Beach, Florida, features four teams of dressage, show jumping
and polo stars, including four Olympians.
In this
three-phase event, the jumpers and polo players ride a dressage
test to music; the polo players and dressage riders jump a course;
and each team plays a chukker of polo. The team accumulating the
highest total score for all three phases wins. The 'Best Horse'
in each discipline receives a custom-made monogrammed blanket sponsored
by Horseware Products of Ireland. Please
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| 1st Mar 2002 |
Launch Of The Myler
Team UK
An
unprecendented gathering of top riders, drivers and trainers took
place on Friday 15th February at Patchetts Equestrian Centre, when
Dale Myler gave a bitting demonstration and the new Myler Team UK
was launched.
The Myler
Team UK is a group of well-respected horsemen from across all disciplines,
both amateur and professional, including both top and up-and-coming
junior competitors.
The Team members
are all enthusiastic proponents of The Myler Bitting System and
are working with Belstane (the UK distributors), to promote better
understanding of The Myler System and indeed bitting in general.
Please click here for further details
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| 1st Mar 2002 |
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The
30th annual Cosequin Winter Equestrian Festival will host
the United States’ first-ever outdoor Nations’ Cup
(international team show jumping competition).
What:
Samsung Nations’ Cup, presented by Canadian National
(international team show jumping competition)
When:
Friday, March 8 at 12:00 pm during the Cosequin Winter questrian
Festival
Where:
Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in Wellington, FL.
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Wellington is only
the fifth U.S. location for a Nations’ Cup since the first Nations’
Cup was held in London, England in 1909. The first Nations’ Cup
in the U.S. was at the National Horse Show in New York in 1911. The
National Horse Show continued to host Nations’ Cups through 1998,
missing only the years 1914-1924 and 1942-1945. Other U.S. cities
to host Nations’ Cups are Boston (1929-1932), Harrisburg (1948-1963,
1965-1966, 1969-1972) and Washington D.C. (1973-present).
Please click here for further details
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| 1st Mar 2002 |
Irish Participation
In International Equestrian Events
CSI-W PARIS 8-10
MARCH 2002 ; CSI-W DORTMUND 15-17 MARCH 2002 ; CDI***
STADL PAURA 28 MARCH-1 APRIL 2002
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Update - Irish International
Equestrian Events 2002
CIC*/** ASHMOUNT
; CSI-C BALMORAL ; CEI** PUNCHESTOWN ; CCIO/CCI**/CCIY** PUNCHESTOWN
; CCI*/** BLARNEY CASTLE ; CEI** GLEN OF IMAL ; CEI*** MOURNES ;
CIC**/* RICHHILL ; CSIO DUBLIN ; CEI** VALLEY MOUNT 11-12 AUGUST
; CEI***/** IRISH ENDURANCE FESTIVAL ; CIC**/*** SCARVAGH ; CCI*/**CCIJ*/CIC*/**
NECARNE CASTLE : CSI-B CAVAN
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| 28th Feb 2002 |
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Leading
Event Rider Helps To Develop New Concept Saddle.
Leading
event rider Gary Parsonage has been instrumental in testing
and helping to develop a revolutionary new saddle in conjunction
with Walsall master craftsman, Frank Baines.
"The
Reflex close contact saddle combines two key features essential
for today's rider; an extremely soft and comfortable seat
allowing excellent balance for the rider and our new extended
point system (EXP) that benefits the horse," explains
Frank.
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"The EXP system
creates a larger bearing surface to more evenly distribute the weight
and pressure of the rider across the horses' back, giving more comfort
and freedom for the horse, especially when landing after a jump."
On landing,
the combined weight of the rider and horse is taken on the front legs
which then transfers across the body as the hind legs touch down.
By using the EXP system, the weight of the rider is spread, thus reducing
the pressure on the horses back from the point of the tree by up to
four times.
Based on
the extremely popular Elan close contact, the Reflex has been extensively
developed in the USA for the last three years and thoroughly tested
by several leading competitive riders both at home and abroad.
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| 28th Feb 2002 |
Founder members
and Directors of Armadillo have announced their engagement to be married.
Justin Hoon and Ally Le Seur met in the Pony Club when they were only
12 years old. They have finally named the day. Their wedding will
be on 20th July 2002 at All Saints Church, Woodford Valley, Wiltshire.
Armadillo
have designed and manufactured many innovative equestrian products
and have won 3 New Product Awards at BETA since 1996. Matt Ryan, Triple
Olympic Gold Medallist, (who they sponsor) among others have been
invited to the wedding.
Please click here for further details
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| 28th Feb 2002 |
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BETA
FMD Survey Throws New Light on Affects of the Outbreak
AN industry
wide survey carried out by the British Equestrian Trade Association
into last year's FMD outbreak has thrown new light on the impact
of the crisis.
The
findings confirm that FMD affected some manufacturers and retailers
more than others while an estimated total of £235 million
turnover was lost to the equestrian industry. |
The overall downturn
in turnover across the whole trade averaged nearly 10 per cent but
by the end of the year, both retail and suppliers showed a significant
increase in turnover compared with the same time the previous year.
BETA Chief
Executive and Secretary Claire Williams said: "Starting as it
did at the beginning of a new sales season and just after the BETA
International Trade Fair, FMD impacted not just on future turnover
but resulted in the loss of investment made through marketing campaigns
and new product launches.
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| 28th Feb 2002 |
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Better
Pet Care With Soda Crystals
Don't let
the cost of some of today's cleaning sprays put you off giving
your pet's cage or pen a regular clean out.
There is a less expensive solution to making sure your pet
has a clean, hygiemic place to live and you don't even have
to go to a specialist pet shop to buy it. You will find Soda
Crystals, the cleaning solution used by generations of households,
in every supermarket chain store throughout the U.K.
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They are displayed
in the laundry ot household products section and will cost you around
84p for a 1Kg pack. The
beauty of Soda Crystals is that you can mix them to the strength you
need for the job. And you can make up as much or as little of the
solution as you want. For tackling particularly dirty jobs, use a
strong Soda Crystals solution. Dissolve one cup of Soda Crystals to
every pint of hot water used. FDor a regular strength solution, reduce
the Soda Crystals to half a cup for every ipnt of hot water used.
Please click here for further details
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| 28th Feb 2002 |
Awards Given at the
BETA Trade Fair 2002
IPC
BETA New Product Awards
Saddlery
& Tack (Judge - Sue Rawding) ; Rider
Clothing (Judge - Lynn Russell) ; Feed & Veterinary (Judge -
Karen Coombe) ; Horsecare Products & Equipment (Judge - Pammy
Hutton)
Safety & Security (Judge - Mike Etherington-Smith)
The Country
& Equestrian Trade Journal Best Stand Awards
Please
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| 28th Feb 2002 |
Irish Horses Doing Well
EEZY (ISH) WINS $50,000 WORLD CUP QUALIFIER Another King of
Diamonds. Eezy is by Diamond Chin by Flagmount Diamond by King of
Diamonds.
The Irish Sport Horse Eezy has just won the $50,000 Rio Vista Grand
Prix World Cup Qualifier at Indio, California last Sunday, the 24th
February 2002. Ridden by Duncan McFarlane the big gelding produced
a flawless jump-off ride with clever inside cuts to beat the competition
by over a second. This successful pair were also recently placed second
in the $50,000 Indio Grand Prix FEI World Cup on the 3rd February
2002.
King of Diamonds Granddaughter wins again
Ado Annie by Errigal Flight by King of Diamonds wins her 3rd World
Cup Qualifier this year
Ado Annie (ISH) won the World Cup Qualifier ($40,000 dollar class)
at Griffith Park, California on the 17th November 2001.
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| 28th Feb 2002 |
Midwest Royal Classic
Horse Show
May 4 & 5,
2002, Kansas Expocentre, Topeka, KS
Benefiting Children’s Mercy Hospital
Icelandic,
Peruvian Paso, Racking & Foxtrotters may come show in open gaited
classes this year. Those breeds showing support may request classes
for next years show. Those breeds may also give a 15 minute demonstration
during this years show.
Please note: An entire day (May 3rd) has been added for Horse Clinics..
Please see website for details
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| 27th Feb 2002 |
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The
Pfizer Ridgeway Sponsored Ride
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Pfizer, makers
of StrongidTM-P, have pledged their full support for the Spinal Research
Saddle-Up Campaign, and are sponsoring the Ridgeway Sponsored Ride
in 2002. The ride will mark the end of the second year of the Campaign
which has already raised over £30,000 for the charity’s
new research programme, but they need to raise £3 million a
year to take us a step closer to clinical trials on treatments for
broken necks and backs.
The team
at Spinal Research are thrilled to be working with everyone at Pfizer
who are such keen supporters of equestrian events and of its participants.
“Supporting Saddle-Up and the work of Spinal Research seems to
make such good sense for all those of us who ride and we are pleased
to be involved with such an exiting event”, said Laura Jenkins,
Strongid-P Brand Manager at Pfizer. Strongid-P recently sponsored
the Indoor Horse Driving Trials Championships National Final, of which
the Saddle-Up Campaign was the beneficiary. “It is great to be
helping the charity build on the existing support that riders are
so obviously keen to give and to help Spinal Research meet their funding
needs” Laura added.
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| 27th Feb 2002 |
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Vetalintex
Wound Hydrogel Launched
Robinson
Animal Healthcare have extended their range of equine first
aid and veterinary products with the launch of Vetalintex,
Wound Hydrogel. The gel is presented in an easy to apply 15g
tube and is an ideal addition to any equine first aid kit.
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Using a hydrogel
can help to maintain a moist wound environment, considered to be important
for the healing process to take place at the optimum rate. Vetalintex
has the ability to donate moisture to a dry wound, helping to remove
any dead cells but is also able to absorb excess fluid, helping to
avoid further damage.
Please click here for further details
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| 27th Feb 2002 |
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Inner
Vision Championships
The National Disability Sports Alliance (NDSA) and
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc. will co-host the first Inner Vision
Championships for dressage riders with a physical disability.
This first of its kind competition will include a special
competition for blind and visually impaired riders from around
the world.
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Approved
and recognized by the International Paralympic Equestrian Committee,
the international
organization that governs equestrian sport for riders with disabilities,
the Inner Vision Championships will feature
individual championship and team events. Riders are expected from
North and South America, Australia, Europe, Japan and Russia.
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| 27th Feb 2002 |
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Debbie
McDonald Wins the U.S. Freestyle Championship Presented By USA
Equestrian.
Steffen Peters Will Represent U.S. at World Cup Final |
In a stunning performance,
before a sold out crowd at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, Debbie
McDonald captured the U.S. Freestyle Dressage Championship aboard
Mrs. Peggy C. Thomas' 11-year-old Hanoverian mare, Brentina, with
a combined score of 75.64%.
The U.S.
Freestyle Championship was held in combination with the U.S. League
Final for the Dressage World Cup on February 23-24, 2002 in Burbank,
CA. In the field of nine qualified for the U.S. Freestyle Championship,
seven declared their intent to compete for the U.S. slot at the 2002
Dressage World Cup Finals which will be held in 's-Hertogenbosch,
Netherlands, March 21-24, 2002. Steffen Peters, riding Mrs. Lila Kommerstad's
14-year-old Dutch gelding, Grandeur, placed second (72.196%) in the
Freestyle Championship and will represent the United States at the
Dressage World Cup as McDonald chose not to participate to
concentrate her efforts toward the World Equestrian Games.
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| 27th Feb 2002 |
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Tribble
And Baird Win Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series
Opening Events
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Tampa,
FL – February 26, 2002 – Christine Tribble and Cody Baird
took top honors on the opening weekend of the 2002 Show Jumping Hall
of Fame Jumper Classic Series.
Offering,
for the first time, separate series for amateur-owner riders and for
junior riders, the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series
started its 2002 season at the Zada Enterprises Wellington Masters
at the Cosequin Winter Equestrian Festival on February 23 – 24.
The Show
Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series is sponsored in part by
a grant from the National Horse Sports Foundation. The Series holds
classes at 51 horse shows across the country with, for the first time
in 2002, a year-end championship Final at the National Horse Show.
Also for the first time this year, the National Horse Show is accepting
its amateur-owner jumper and junior jumper entries based on Show Jumping
Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series standings.
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Chris
Kappler Named USET Athlete of the Month for February 2002
Gladstone,
NJ—February 26,2002— Chris Kappler of Pittstown,
NJ was named the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Athlete
of the Month for February following his string of top-ranked
rides during the Cosequin Winter Equestrian Festival’s
February events at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club.
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Kappler
rode Royal Kaliber, owned by Kappler and Kathy Kamine, to
victory in the $50,000 Bayer/USET Wellington Cup presented
by Fleet Financial on February 3. He topped a field of 63
world-class competitors including riders from five countries.
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| 27th Feb 2002 |
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Johnston
Named USA Reining Seat Medal Finals Champion
Robert Johnston,
17, of Simi Valley, California, captured the 2001 USA Reining
Seat Medal Finals presented by EMO Agency, Inc., held February
22-23, 2002, in Burbank, California. |
Johnston topped
a field of nine competitors to take home the national title aboard
his American Quarter Horse, Paul Ivan Olena. Johnston also earned
the "My Midnight Special" trophy for High Score Pattern
Work and the High Score Equitation trophy, given by Lauren Bailey.
This was Johnston's first year in the finals and is trained by Roberta
McCarty, of Wildomar, California.
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| 27th Feb 2002 |
SJAI Appoints Wade
As WEG Chef D-Equipe
At
a meeting of the SJAI International Affairs Committee in the Farm
Centre, Dublin on February 26, 2002, a decision to re-elect unanimously
Tommy Wade as Chef d'Equipe for the World Equestrian Games and other
Nations Cup shows was taken.
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| 26th Feb 2002 |
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Rolex
Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented By Bayer Announces Schedule
Of Television Coverage
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Lexington, KY—February
25, 2002—The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bayer,
April 25-28, 2002, has announced an extensive schedule of television
coverage for this year.
The Rolex Kentucky
Three-Day Event takes place at the scenic Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington,
and hosts the Rolex/U.S. Equestrian Team Four Star Championship for
the Pinnacle Trophy. It is also one of five events held in 2002 that
will help determine the Eventing short list of riders for the 2002
World Equestrian Games to be held in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain in
September.
The sport
of Eventing evolved from cavalry competitions around the world used
to test the training and fitness of cavalry mounts. The competition
consists of three distinct elements: dressage, cross-country, and
show jumping. The horse-and-rider combination with the lowest combined
score from the three tests is the winner.
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| 26th Feb 2002 |
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Welcome
Back Ladies!
The popular
Ladies Hunter of the Year Championship is set to return to the
2002 Horse of the Year Show (9th - 13th October at the NEC in
Birmingham) with a brand new sponsor - Juniper Green Organic
Gin. |
Always a popular
class with the audience, the prestigious Ladies Hunter Championship
will provoke memories of a bygone age, as the graceful and elegant
competitors compete mounted side-saddle and wearing traditional dress.
"We
are delighted to have secured the support of Juniper Green Organic
Gin for the Ladies Hunter Championship," commented Grandstand
Media Director Mike Gill. "Once again, this traditional and spectacular
showing championship will be incorporated at Britain's premier indoor
equestrian event. We are looking forward to welcoming all competitors
and supporters to our new home at the NEC in October. "
Please click here for further details
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| 26th Feb 2002 |
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New
ILPH Field Officer for the Highlands and Islands
A new Field
Officer for the Highlands and islands will be taking up his
duties at the ILPH (International League for the Protection
of Horses) on Monday 11th March.James Maxwell (47) from Glasgow
will be taking over the reins from David Craig who is retiring
after nearly 12 years in the post.
Jim, as he is known, spent most of his working life to date
in the Police, with 15 years in the Mounted Branch in Strathclyde
where, as well as general mounted duties, he was an instructor
and trainer of remounts.
A keen horseman in his own right he has competed successfully
in BHS horse trials at both Novice and Intermediate levels.
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| 26th Feb 2002 |
Margie Engle Wins
The $75,000 Zada Enterprises, LLC Masters Cup At The Cosequin Winter
Equestrian Festival
Wellington,
Florida—February 26, 2002—U.S. Olympian and seven-time
AGA Rider of the Year Margie Goldstein-Engle won the $75,000 Zada
Enterprises, LLC Masters Cup during week five of the 2002 Cosequin
Winter Equestrian Festival. This was the 107th grand prix victory
for the 43-year-old Wellington resident who, aboard her 2000 Olympic
mount Hidden Creek’s Perin, a 12-year-old Westphalian gelding,
blazed her way to victory during the grand prix event.
“I
figured to just give it a shot in the jump-off,” said Engle,
who leads all riders in career victories. “He turned super
for me. I feel like he’s on form. I’ve been saving him.
He’s plenty fit.”
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| 26th Feb 2002 |
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Guenter
Seidel Honored With Whitney Stone Cup
Gladstone,
NJ—February 25, 2002—The United States Equestrian
Team (USET) has honored dressage rider Guenter Seidel as the
2002 recipient of the Whitney Stone Cup.
Each
year, since 1980, the USET has recognized an individual who
has achieved a distinguished record in international competition
while also serving as an ambassador for the USET and equestrian
sports by presenting them with the Whitney Stone Cup.
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details
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| 25th Feb 2002 |
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Anna
Merveldt-Steffens Wins "Irish Field" Dressage Rider
Of The Year Award
Senior
Irish International rider, Anna Merveldt-Steffens is the winner
of the prestigious "Irish Field" Dressage Rider
of the Year award for the second year in a row.
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Despite only one
international outing in the first six months of 2001 due to the foot
and mouth restrictions, when placing seventh in the Grand Prix Speciale
at the Munich CDI** last May, Anna Merveldt-Steffens put in a top
class performance to qualify for the individual final at the European
Dressage Championships in Verden,Germany.
Please
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| 25th Feb 2002 |
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HITS
Indio Desert Circuit Wraps Up Week IV With Many Winners |
The blue ribbons
and fun in the sun continue at the 2002 HITS Indio Desert Circuit.
During Week IV some familiar faces returned to the winner's circle,
and some new faces also garnered honors. Eva Gonda and Doubletake
have enjoyed success throughout the Desert Circuit, and this week
they captured not only the Amateur Owner 18-35 Hunter championship,
but they also led the victory gallop in the $1000 Amateur Owner Hunter
Classic. Tess Albrecht has also earned a number of honors throughout
the Circuit, and she clinched the $1000 Pony Hunter Classic aboard
Lucky Too.
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Duncan McFarlane
And Eezy Make Easy Work Of $50,000 Rio Vista Grand Prix |
Duncan McFarlane
aboard Kathie Cheatham's Eezy was the first rider to clear Danny Foster's
course in today's 27 horse $50,000 Rio Vista Grand Prix, and McFarlane
never looked back. Only Misti Cassar joined the New Zealand rider
in the jump-off. Although Cassar qualified two horses for the jump-off,
McFarlane was determined to give Cassar a run for the money. "I
wanted to keep the pressure on, but I also wanted to be clean. I didn't
want to go too crazy." McFarlane took a very tight line and the
big Irish-bred gelding made inside cuts with a cleverness belying
his large, lanky frame. The pair stopped the clock in 45.20. "That
was a flawless jump-off ride," stated fellow grand prix rider
Richard Spooner from the sidelines.
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The
Linden Trio Seat
For a ringside
deat at your favourite indoor or outdoor event, Linden Leisure
are promoting the Linden Trio seat.
*
Polished aluminium or stove enamelled foldind Seatstick with
three legs anmd strong glass nylon seat (green, brown or black).
* Lighweight, attractive and very strong (approx. 750grms-810grms),
it is suitable for persons weighing up to 150Kgs (24 stone)
Remember:-
If you want to rest your feet - simply open out your "Trio"
seat!
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First
In The Ring Takes First In The Class |
First to go in
a class is not always best in the world of grand prix show jumping,
but Tracy Fenney of Flower Mound, TX proved there are no absolutes.
However, Fenney went in the ring first aboard S&L Willie, co-owned
by Mike McCormick and S&L Farm's, set the standard for afternoon's
event by going clean.
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Show Jumping Results:
Spanish Sunshine Tour, Vejer de la Frontera
PRUEBA/CLASS
059 Big Tour C
1) LUCKY
PUNCH-W; Coumans, Gabriel (NED), 2) BAUCONCEPT ALMIRO; Marschall,
Manfred (GER), 3) GUYS DE FOUGERE; Thirouin, Max (FRA)
PRUEBA/CLASS
056 Grand Prix Small Tour
1) FUNKY
TOWN; Kitai, Kazuteru (JPN), 2) AVENTYNO; Connelly, Ailish (IRL),
3) LOSITA; Sousa Costa, Ana (POR)
PRUEBA/CLASS
054 Small Tour A
1) LORONA; Whinnett,
John (GBR), 2) NEPTUNO; Barbosa, Bernardo (POR), 3) EROS DE CACHY;
Rebelo, Laura (POR)
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Training
Mythunderstandings - Whips And Spurs And All That Excitement.
WAVERLY, WV As the horse moves along through
his training, you go from showing him what you want to asking
him for it and finally he knows what you want well enough
that you can just tell him.
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For example, when
you're heeding a horse on the ground in an arena and you want him
canter off on his left lead, you'll "skip"along keeping
your left leg ahead of your right and you'll turn your shoulders so
they create a feeling of "open" and "forward"
in the direction you want him to go. In the beginning, since he doesn't
yet understand what you're showing him, you'll probably extend your
right arm out parallel to the wall and wiggle your whip to make a
little fuss and create a little more activity in the horse. If he
still doesn't get the feel of what you want, you might drop back a
little further toward his hip or move in a little closer to him or
whatever it takes for the light bulb to go on over that particular
horse's head.
Once he understands what you are showing him, you can ask for the
left lead canter and expect a more immediate response. You won't need
quite so many pressures to create the feel in the horse of the shape
that you want. When he's consistently giving you the left lead canter
whenever you ask for it, now you can just tell him that's what you
want with only the beginning of that little skip. That becomes enough
to remind him of the full feel of the shape. It has become something
like a signal but if the horse gets rusty, you can just go back to
using a full corridor of pressures that ask for "canter"
until he associates just one part of the corridor with the "canter"
shape again.
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Mary Tyng
and Southshore are Only Clear In Jump Off for $25,000 Ariat
Grand Prix |
Mary Tyng and Southshore
were the only pair able to log a clear round among the eight horse
and rider pairs jumping off for the top prize in today's $25,000 Ariat
Grand Prix at the HITS Indio Desert Circuit. Show jumping action continued
after a week break, and Tyng came into the second half of the Circuit
ready for top competition. "I am not trying to qualify for the
World Cup this year, so I planned a heavier season in the last half
of this Circuit," said an ebullient Tyng after her victory.
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| 24th Feb 2002 |
Show Jumping Results:
Spanish Sunshine Tour, Vejer de la Frontera
PRUEBA/CLASS
038 Big Tour B
1) BURNING FEDOR; Bourdy, Hubert (FRA), 2) HUNTER; Staut, Kevin
(FRA), 3) ROMEO; Alvarez Buylla, Miguel (ESP)
PRUEBA/CLASS 036 Small Tour C
1) INCOGNITO;
Llaryora, Gonzalo (ARG), 2) BLUE LAGOON; Barbosa, Bernardo (POR),
3) AVENTYNO; Connelly, Ailish (IRL)
PRUEBA/CLASS 044 Small Tour A
1) ALYWIN;
Pearson, Russel (GBR), 2) PIPA CINDY; Parot, Samuel Jr. (CHI), 3)
LOMONA; Whinnett, John (GBR)
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