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Rodrigo Pessoa & Night Train Win $200k FEI World Cup Grand Prix, CSI3* at 2010 FTI WEF
Wellington, FL - March 13, 2010 - Victory was sweet tonight for Double H Farm's Hunter Harrison as his horse Night Train sped to the win with Olympic gold medalist Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) in the $200,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix, CSI 3*, presented by CN. McLain Ward (USA) on Sapphire, owned by Ward and Blue Chip Bloodstock, was second, while Lauren Hough (USA) and Laura Mateo's Quick Study were third.
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Olympian Margie Engle Champions Step by Step to Win Money for Haitian Relief
WELLINGTON, FL – March 12, 2010 – International show jumping veterans, top junior riders, and leading amateur owner competitors will unite and champion a good cause during the inaugural Great Charity Show Jumping Challenge on March 20, 2010.
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SequentialT Embraces the Great Charity Challenge at FTI's Winter Equestrian Festival
Wellington, FL - March 13, 2010 - SequentialT has embraced the philanthropy of the "The Great Charity Challenge," a team riding event to benefit 24 specially selected charities slated for March 20th, conceived by Equestrian Sport Productions, producers of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Long sleeved SequentialT t-shirts and short sleeve polo shirts will be sold to raise added funds for the 24 participating charities.
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L Program Coming to Central Florida
The L program is not just for future dressage judges. Competitors and dressage enthusiasts will learn about the judging process in an informative and well-organized training session sponsored by USDF and STRIDE.
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Contributors
Charles Jacobs & Quidditch II Win $50k CN Palm Beach Jumping Derby at 2010 FTI WEF
Wellington, FL - February 21, 2010 - Charles Jacobs (USA) of Boston, MA, captured the top prize in the $50,000 CN Palm Beach Jumping Derby on Quidditch II, owned by Deeridge Farm of Wellington, FL. They sped to the win over Shane Sweetnam (IRL) on Spy Coast Farm LLC's Little Emir and Brianne Goutal (USA) on Nice de Prissey, owned by Cloverleaf Farm.
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Megan Young Takes 1-2 in USHJA National Hunter Classic Debut at Jacksonville Winter Series
Green Cove Springs, FL — January 29, 2010 — Week four of the Jacksonville Winter Series kicked off one of its featured events at 7PM under the lights of the covered arena with a cheering crowd and a talented field of competitors vying for bragging rights and prize money in the debut of the USHJA National Hunter Classic sponsored by Blue Gate Farm. Jacksonville, FL native Megan Young partnered with Levaro won all rights hands down in the two round event.
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Wild Horse Update - Your Help Needed to Stop Another Roundup
We told you this was going to be a long, hard fight – thank you for sticking with us to take action on each and every unacceptable assault by the Obama Administration on our wild horses. We are up against deeply entrenched special interests who want wild horses removed from public lands so they can conduct business as usual. That means cheap usage of our public land for their private profits at the horses’ and taxpayers’ expense.
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Disaster Planning
The Animals in Haiti Need Our Help
The earthquake in Haiti is being described as “catastrophic,” a disaster that plunged an already impoverished country into “ruins.” Nations and nonprofit organizations around the world are rallying to provide food, water and medical care to people who are suffering – a major challenge given the massive destruction and widespread poverty in Haiti.
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December SART Sentinel
Our December SART Sentinel is available at www.flsart.org/newsletter/sent-09-12.htm and we hope that everyone will read and comment and let us know what you might like, or not. Perhaps we're missing something of interest that is vital for planning and response, a training or visioning opportunity. Meanwhile, be safe and see you next year!
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2010 Severe Weather Awareness Week, Poster and Video Contests
TALLAHASSEE -- State emergency management officials today announced that Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week is scheduled for January 24-30, 2010. This year, the annual public awareness campaign includes a poster and video public service announcement (PSA) contest. Contest sponsors and prizes will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Diseases/Health
Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center Announces Tuesday Talks Schedule
Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center has announced its 2009-10 Tuesday Talks schedule. This series of free lectures is designed to provide veterinarians, horse owners, and horse professionals with valuable insight and practical advice related to a wide array of equine health care topics.
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Choice of Champions International Joins Chester Weber’s Team of Sponsors
Wellington, FL (November 17, 2009) - Choice of Champions International, a company that specializes in producing supplements designed to aid sport horses, has joined Combined Driver Chester Weber’s Four-In-Hand team as a sponsor.
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Bronson Announces Import Restrictions on Horses from Texas
TALLAHASSEE -- November 18, 2009 -- Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today announced the imposition of import restrictions on horses coming into Florida from Texas following the discovery of hundreds of Texas horses positive for Theileria equi, one of two organisms responsible for causing Equine Piroplasmosis (EP).
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Editorial
What a Crazy January & February in Florida!
Here it is almost March & we are still in the low to mid thirties in Florida at night & averaging in the 50's or low 60's during the day! Lots of rain, too, so the ground is waterlogged. Many people have had problems with flooding that they never had before, raising havoc on horse show venues & pastures. Of course it would rain or be really cold for the big Jacksonville Winter Series show jumping events, but at least it was in the Clay County Agricultural Center covered arena.
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Happy Holidays FREE Edition Boiselle Calendar Jubilee Promotional Offer!
Happy Holidays FREE Promotional Offer - Act quickly to win a FREE Edition Boiselle Jubilee calendar with the purchase of a Premium Directory Listing and/or a banner advertisement on HorsesintheSouth.com and/or AHorseBlog.com. This is a win-win situation for you as we are also having an advertising sale with ½ off for a banner display, plus a lot more so you reap even more benefits! See our Sales & Specials page for details!
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Horse Protection, Interview with Horse Biomechanics Author & Social Networking
November 5, 2009 - I’m working on three editorials/articles that I believe of great interest to my readers and all of these editorials relate in some way or another!
An interview with horse biomechanics author of “The Tug of War” and DVD “If Horses Could Speak” - Dr. Gerd Heuschmann; one about the Cloud issue & the mustang roundup by the BLM that provoked quite a protest; a correlation from a TV episode of "Mad Men" - hor
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Educational
New Horse Owner Education a Priority for Kentucky Horse Council
January 19 2010 - Expanding the horse-owning population in Kentucky is important to the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC). Through education, the member-based non-profit encourages responsible horse ownership and management practices to build a strong and vibrant equine community.
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2010 Lendon Gray Weekend Educational Program
Dressage4kids, Inc is pleased to invite everyone interested in horses and riding to their Eighth Annual Weekend Educational Program. The program will take place Saturday and Sunday, January 30/31, 2010 at the Nonnewaug Regional School, 5 Minortown Rd, Woodbury, CT.
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December SART Sentinel
Our December SART Sentinel is available at www.flsart.org/newsletter/sent-09-12.htm and we hope that everyone will read and comment and let us know what you might like, or not. Perhaps we're missing something of interest that is vital for planning and response, a training or visioning opportunity. Meanwhile, be safe and see you next year!
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Equine Protection
Old Friends Receives Substantial Grant from ASPCA
GEORGETOWN, KY – MARCH 5, 2010 – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility and 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, has received a $50,000 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). The announcement was made today by Old Friends founder and president Michael Blowen.
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March for Mustangs
Take Action for Wild Horses and Burros! Over 25 protests have taken place from coast to coast and now the hoofbeats are headed to Washington DC. Please join us on Thursday, March 25th in Washington DC: March for Mustangs. Take action today to save these incredible animals who are currently being managed to extinction on our public lands.
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Three Simple Actions You Can Take Right Now to Help Wild Horses
On March 3, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing on the U.S. Department of Interior's budget request for Fiscal Year 2011. Included is an increase of $12 million for the controversial Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro program, and $42.5 million to purchase the first of several holding pastures in the Midwest or East to house wild horses taken from the West.
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Headlines
Rodrigo Pessoa & Night Train Win $200k FEI World Cup Grand Prix, CSI3* at 2010 FTI WEF
Wellington, FL - March 13, 2010 - Victory was sweet tonight for Double H Farm's Hunter Harrison as his horse Night Train sped to the win with Olympic gold medalist Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) in the $200,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix, CSI 3*, presented by CN. McLain Ward (USA) on Sapphire, owned by Ward and Blue Chip Bloodstock, was second, while Lauren Hough (USA) and Laura Mateo's Quick Study were third.
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Jessica Springsteen Places One-Two in G&C Farm Young Rider G.P. at 2010 FTI WEF
Wellington, FL - March 12, 2010 - Jessica Springsteen of Colts Neck, NJ, proved that she is one of the best young riders in the country by producing an impressive performance in the $25,000 G&C Farm Young Riders Grand Prix, which was held on Thursday evening, March 11. The eighteen-year-old Springsteen was the only rider to go double clear, and she did that twice.
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Rolex Grand Slam, Oliver Townend
(11.3.10) Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing contender, Oliver Townend, has confirmed that he plans to ride Ashdale Cruise Master at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, as well as possibly ODT Master Rose.
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Horse Care
Alysheba Memorial Statue to Be Unveiled
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 12, 2010). One year after the death of Kentucky Derby Winner Alysheba, the Kentucky Horse Park will unveil a memorial statue at his grave. The famous son of Alydar had resided at the park for only five months when he was euthanized as a result of an accidental fall in March 2009. The 25-year-old stallion was buried at the Hall of Champions.
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Dr. Stuart Brown Reflects on Hagyard's 130 Years of Unparalleled Veterinary Care
Lexington, Kentucky - March 9, 2010 - Numerous team members including veterinarians, office staff, and owners have dedicated themselves to Hagyard Equine Medical Institute over the past 130 years.
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Old Friends Receives Substantial Grant from ASPCA
GEORGETOWN, KY – MARCH 5, 2010 – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility and 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, has received a $50,000 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). The announcement was made today by Old Friends founder and president Michael Blowen.
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Humor/Poems/Of Interest
Stone Bridge Farm Offers 8 Weekly Equestrian Summer Camps for Horse Crazed Kids
Natural Bridge, VA – January 10, 2010 – Horse crazed kids with a penchant for learning and living all things equestrian can make the most of their summer at Stone Bridge Farm’s annual summer camps. Parents have many options for their equestrian minded children with the stable offering numerous times for participation including half day, full day, and sleep over options for all different levels of riders.
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FEI TV Featured on over 350 Online Platforms
Lausanne, 15 December 2009 - The FEI is pleased to announce that its official video website FEI TV (www.feitv.org) has stretched its wings to conquer new ground, becoming the first and only equestrian channel available on Perform’s e-Player platform.
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Bestselling Author Tami Hoag Writes Foreword for Miniature Horse and Shetland Pony Book
Wellington, FL (December 3, 2009) – It’s no mystery why bestselling author Tami Hoag has written the foreword for a new book on Shetland Ponies and Miniature Horses – Hoag is a fan of small equines. Hoag, who has 14 New York Times bestsellers to her name, penned the foreword for the new book The Big Book of Small Equines: A Celebration of Miniature Horses and Shetland Ponies. (Skyhorse Publishing, $29.95 Hardcover).
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Press Releases
Tracey Mack-Gorin and Denmark Win $10,000 Adult Amateur Jumper Classic at WEF
Wellington, FL (March 12, 2010) – Thanks to a fast jump-off and a last minute decision to ride the course differently, Tracey Mack-Gorin and Denmark won the $10,000 Adult Amateur 18-35 Jumper Classic during the eighth week of the 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Sponsored by Classic Equine Equipment, a nationally recognized leader in quality horse stall systems and stable accessories, Mack-Gorin won a polar fleece vest from Classic Equine.
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Olympian Margie Engle Champions Step by Step to Win Money for Haitian Relief
WELLINGTON, FL – March 12, 2010 – International show jumping veterans, top junior riders, and leading amateur owner competitors will unite and champion a good cause during the inaugural Great Charity Show Jumping Challenge on March 20, 2010.
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Watch the $300,000 Lamborghini Grand Prix Live from HITS Thermal!
If you can't make the $300,000 Lamborghini Grand Prix of the Desert, presented by Pfizer Animal Health on Sunday afternoon don't worry because Showjumping Unplugged! TV will be broadcasting live from the Grand Prix Ring at the HITS Desert Horse Park, in Thermal, California.
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Showing/Events
Tracey Mack-Gorin and Denmark Win $10,000 Adult Amateur Jumper Classic at WEF
Wellington, FL (March 12, 2010) – Thanks to a fast jump-off and a last minute decision to ride the course differently, Tracey Mack-Gorin and Denmark won the $10,000 Adult Amateur 18-35 Jumper Classic during the eighth week of the 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Sponsored by Classic Equine Equipment, a nationally recognized leader in quality horse stall systems and stable accessories, Mack-Gorin won a polar fleece vest from Classic Equine.
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Olympian Margie Engle Champions Step by Step to Win Money for Haitian Relief
WELLINGTON, FL – March 12, 2010 – International show jumping veterans, top junior riders, and leading amateur owner competitors will unite and champion a good cause during the inaugural Great Charity Show Jumping Challenge on March 20, 2010.
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Watch the $300,000 Lamborghini Grand Prix Live from HITS Thermal!
If you can't make the $300,000 Lamborghini Grand Prix of the Desert, presented by Pfizer Animal Health on Sunday afternoon don't worry because Showjumping Unplugged! TV will be broadcasting live from the Grand Prix Ring at the HITS Desert Horse Park, in Thermal, California.
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Spotlights
Betsy Rebar Sell Wins Prizes & Top Honors at Dressage under the Stars at The Players Club
Wellington, FL (January 28, 2010) – Pan Am Gold Medalist Betsy Rebar Sell, and her 22-year-old equine partner Wonderful Walden, gave a world-class performance at the 2010 Top Shelf Dressage under the Stars Series premiere at the Players Club Bar & Restaurant in Wellington, riding away with top honors and over $800 in prizes.
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Cesar Parra & Furst Fabio Win Intermediaire I Freestyle at Gold Coast CDI
West Palm Beach, FL (January 28, 2010) – International dressage rider Dr. Cesar Parra and his Rheinlander gelding Furst Fabio proved that disco isn’t dead when they danced their way to the win in the FEI Intermediaire I Freestyle at the Gold Coast Dressage Opener. Parra and Furst Fabio showed off their moves to the disco classic “Boogie Wonderland” by Earth, Wind & Fire, and not only secured the win but had the audience dancing along to the beat.
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Ravel Named Adequan/USDF Grand Prix Horse of the Year
Lexington, KY (December 21, 2009) - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) would like to congratulate the eleven-year-old, 16.3 hand, Dutch Warmblood gelding, Ravel, owned by Akiko Yamazaki of Woodside, California, and ridden by Steffen Peters of San Diego, California, for being named 2009 Adequan/USDF Grand Prix Horse of the Year.
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Training Tips
9 Tips for Better Warm-Ups
Many riders are confused about how to warm up their dressage horses so they can have a productive schooling session. As a rider and trainer, your goal in the warm-up is to take the restrictions away from your dressage horse's body. Depending on the day, your warm-up could be as short as ten minutes, or it could end up making up your entire ride.
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Attend a Clinic with World-Renowned Trainer Stacy Westfall during QuarterFest
As the first woman to compete in and win Road to the Horse, Stacy Westfall is no stranger to the competition arena. Her love and passion for horses started at a very early age and has allowed her to enjoy much success in her career as a professional horsewoman. Just to name a few of her accomplishments, she was the National Reining Horse Association’s freestyle champion in 2003, when she competed with no bridle.
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The What, Why, and "How To" of Shoulder-In, by Jane Savoie
Shoulder-in is the father of the advanced lateral dressage movements. It does many wonderful things for your horse. Here are just some of them:
Shoulder-in is a suppling exercise because it stretches and loosens the muscles and ligaments of the inside shoulder and forearm. During shoulder-in, your horse passes his inside foreleg in front of his outside foreleg. This motion increases his ability to move his forearm gymnastically in other movements.
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