Zada Enterprises, LLC Florida Dressage Classic Kicks
Off At Winter Equestrian Festival
WELLINGTON,
FL - February 17, 2004 - Dressage returns to the Palm Beach Polo
Equestrian Club for the second of three shows to be held at the
32nd Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. Zada Enterprises,
LLC Florida Dressage Classic will be held Thursday through Sunday,
February 19 through 22.
A
stellar roster of riders will be competing in classes from Training
Level through Grand Prix, including Olympians Sue Blinks, Michelle
Gibson, Bent Jensen, and Jane Savoie. Top riders from Europe and
South America will also contest classes including Dr. Cesar Parra
of Colombia who has already qualified to compete in the 2004 Athens
Olympics, and one of Denmark's biggest stars, Lars Petersen. Quarter
horse fans will be thrilled to see Lynn Palm competing aboard My
Royal Lark, a descendant of her famous champion Rugged Lark. Karen
Sakas, a New York fashion model for Calvin Klein and Donna Karan
will be making her WEF debut.
Zada
Enterprises, LLC is the title sponsor of the event. Joe Zada's commitment
to horses has led to his support of a long list of equestrian events
through his Zada Enterprises, LLC - a corporation designated solely
for sponsorships. A native of Michigan and an amateur rider all
his life, Zada launched his support of the Winter Equestrian Festival
dressage and show jumping events in 1998. Zada's commitment to the
equestrian community includes not only events, but also individual
horses and riders. As an owner, he sponsors mounts with Robert Dover,
Robert Ross and David O'Connor. O'Connor won the Individual Gold
Medal in eventing at the 2000 Sydney Olympics riding Zada's horse
Custom Made.
Though
Zada Enterprises, LLC evolved as a company devoted to sponsorships
primarily in the equestrian world, the reach of the support extends
to other endeavors as well, including sports sponsorships with law
enforcement agencies in the United States. In West Palm Beach, Zada
LLC sponsors The Bandits - the Sheriff's Football Team; and the
Southern Florida Lawmen's Softball Teams. Zada Enterprises, LLC
also funds handicapped and therapeutic riding centers in Michigan
and Colorado and organizations supporting terminally ill AIDS patients.
2004
WINTER EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL TICKET INFORMATION
Show days for the 2004 Winter Equestrian Festival are Wednesday
through Sunday. Gates open at 8:00 am. Ticket Prices: Wednesdays
are free to everyone; Children 12 and under are admitted free every
day; Young Adults 13 to 18 and Seniors are $5 on Thursday through
Sunday; Adults are $5 on Thursday and Friday, $10 on Saturday, and
$15 on Sunday. The Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club is located on
Pierson Road off South Shore Boulevard. For additional information,
visit www.stadiumjumping.com or call 561-793-5867.
2004
WEF SCHEDULE OF COMPETITIONS
February 18 - 22 Florida Classic/WCHR Spectacular CSI-W/Y CSI-Ch
February 19 - 22 Zada Enterprises, LLC Florida Dressage Classic
February 25 - 29 PDP Capital Wellington Masters CSI***
March 3 - 7 CN Wellington Open CSI-W
March 10 - 14 CSIO United States Cosequin Finale CSIO***
March 18 - 21 Zada Enterprises WEF Dressage Classic CDI***/Y
(Qualifier for Olympic Selection Trials)
March 24 - 28 Tampa Bay Classic CSI-W (Bob Thomas Equestrian Center)
March 30 - April 3 Tournament of Champions CSI-W (Bob Thomas Equestrian
Center)
April 3 Budweiser American Invitational (Raymond James Stadium)
WEF
2004 MILLION DOLLAR GRAND PRIX SERIES
February 22 $60,000 Idle Dice Classic, presented by Palm Beach Post,
CSI-W
February 29 $75,000 PDP Capital Masters Cup, CSI***
March 7 $75,000 CN Wellington Open presented by Estates of Wellington
Green, CDI-W
March 12 $50,000 Samsung Nations' Cup, presented by CN, CSIO****
March 14 $100,000 Cosequin U.S. Open Jumper Championship, CSIO****
March 28 $75,000 Grand Prix of Tampa, presented by Kilkenny/ICH,
CSI-W
April 3 $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational, presented by The
Tampa Tribune
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