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Tami HoagBestselling Author Tami Hoag Rings in the New Year with a New Book and a New Horse New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag is headed to the show ring with her new horse Lonestar, an 11-year-old Hanoverian. (Photo courtesy of Sue Stickle) Wellington, FL (December 30, 2010) – New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag has mastered the literary world with her spine-tingling murder mysteries, and now Hoag is planning on mastering the show ring with her new 11-year-old Hanoverian named Lonestar. In addition to riding and competing during the winter dressage shows in Florida, Hoag is also embarking on a book tour for her newest novel, Secrets to the Grave, released December 28, 2010. “I bought Lonestar in June of 2010 and we are still getting to know each other,” Hoag said. “So far we’ve done a schooling show and one small sanctioned show. He got a first and a second in the Intermediaire II, and I have yet to really ask him to do anything. I’ve been riding him conservatively, but still he’s been racking up a lot of 8s in his tests.” Hoag recently rode Lonestar in a clinic with World Equestrian Games star Steffen Peters. “The clinic was an excellent experience and I really enjoyed riding with Steffen,” Hoag said. “He’s so meticulous and quiet in his work with his own horses. I try to emulate that work ethic every day. He was very excited about Lonestar, who just got bigger and better as the lesson went on.” Bestselling Mystery Writer Tami Hoag Meets Fans at Draper Equine Therapy Booth during WEG Tami Hoag, left, spoke to fans at the Draper Equine Therapy booth during the WEG. Kat Wojtylak, Product Manager of Draper Equine Therapy, joins Hoag at Draper’s WEG booth. (Photo courtesy of Draper Equine Therapy) Lexington, KY (October 7, 2010) – New York Times bestselling mystery writer Tami Hoag shared some of the mysteries of her life, her award-winning career and her life as a professional dressage rider during an educational seminar at the Draper Equine Therapy booth during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Hoag serves on the Advisory Board for Draper Therapies, makers of therapeutic products for horses and riders. Hoag has had 15 novels on the New York Times bestselling list including Dark Horse and Alibi Man, which are set in the equestrian world. Her most recent novel, Deeper Than The Dead, has a sequel called Secrets To The Grave, which will be released at the end of the year. “We were thrilled with the opportunity to have Tami come by and visit Draper while at the World Equestrian Games. She is always a pleasure to talk to and is not only enthusiastic about her writing but she is just as passionate about horses,” said Kat Wojtylak, Product Manager of Draper Equine Therapy. “Tami spent time talking with attendees about her books, as well as her career in dressage. She has a wide range of information to talk about and captures everyone with her knowledge or with her wonderful writing style. Having Tami stop by meant a lot to us and solidifies why we have her as part of our Advisory Board.” Tami Hoag Donates Westfalian Gelding Fhilosopher to Become a Professor at University of Findlay’s Equestrian Studies Program
 Tami Hoag aboard Fhilosopher who will soon be at the head of the class at the University of Findlay Equestrian Studies Program in Ohio. (Photo courtesy of Tami Hoag) Wellington, FL (July 6, 2010) – Fifteen-time New York Times bestselling mystery writer and professional Grand Prix dressage rider Tami Hoag has donated Fhilosopher, her 11-year-old Westfalian gelding by Fidermark, to take midterm tests instead of dressage tests at the University of Findlay in Ohio. Hoag describes him as a “wonderful horse with an incredible character and a lot of quality.” While Fhilosopher will be an asset to the college, Hoag explained he has limitations that will not allow him to be a top FEI horse. Therefore, her loss will be the gain of Findlay students. In fact, instead of the judge’s bell Fhil will start his day to the school bell. Hoag said, “with Fhilosopher the students will learn what it feels like to ride a truly world class mover, and how to maintain a soft consistent contact with the bridle with a horse that sometimes like to play hide-and-seek with the bit! He will make any student who mounts him a better rider with a greater awareness for quality of gaits.” Mystery Writer & Grand Prix Dressage Rider Tami Hoag Relocates to Florida Year Round
 "Traveling from coast to coast is for the birds," says Tami Hoag, taking a little time out to enjoy a few parrots in her new year round residence in tropical Florida. Wellington, FL (June 2, 2010) – New York Times bestselling mystery writer and Grand Prix dressage rider Tami Hoag has traveled from coast to coast each year to live the winters in Florida and the summers in California. This year marks a big change for Hoag as she has decided to stay in Wellington year round. Hoag will continue to create her thrilling and heart-stopping murder mystery New York Times Bestsellers while she trains and competes in Florida. “The stress of traveling back and forth is a lot for the horses and this is a great opportunity to settle in and make Wellington home. The best resources are available in the area including boarding, training and showing,” said Hoag. Hoag released her latest mystery novel Deeper Than the Dead this year and it quickly became Hoag’s fifteenth New York Times bestseller. Hoag is in full swing with the sequel to Deeper Than the Dead called Secrets to the Grave. “It is already scheduled to go on sale in December of 2010, so no time to dilly-dally. My day consists of riding in the morning, the gym in the afternoon, and working in the evenings,” Hoag said. New York Times Bestselling Author Tami Hoag Uses Draper Therapies Products after a Tough Day of Writing Hoag (left) uses the innovative Draper products such as the Ladies Mesh Fitted T-Shirt to keep her problem shoulder feeling better. Canton, MA (April 7, 2010) – After hunching over her computer for hours a day spinning out thrilling mysteries, bestselling suspense novelist Tami Hoag likes to unwind in a way one might not suspect of a professional writer; Tami happily enjoys a ride on one of her Grand Prix dressage horses. These activities can easily lead to stiffness and soreness, but Hoag knows where to turn for comfort for herself and her horses — Draper Therapies, makers of therapeutic products for horses, dogs and humans. “Draper Therapies makes amazing products that really work on keeping me comfortable. I have problems with my shoulder and after writing and riding all day, it can get very sore. I wear the Draper Ladies Mesh Fitted T-Shirt and my shoulder feels better in no time,” Hoag said, adding that her horses stay comfortable wearing Draper Equine Therapy blankets in a similar fashion. Hoag has long enjoyed a dual career as a suspense novelist and dressage competitor. Hoag’s life as a writer has landed her on the New York Times bestselling list 15 times – a remarkable feat that includes her most recent release, Deeper Than the Dead. Hoag is currently working on the sequel to her latest bestseller, a novel called Secrets to the Grave, which will be released in December of 2010. VTRC’s “Polo Experience” Auction Item Proves Huge Success Tami Hoag, Jolie Borelle, June McMillan, Brandon Philips, Betsy Steiner and Anna Boelter enjoyed an exciting night of polo at El Sur. Photo Courtesy of Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center.
Loxahatchee, FL – April 7, 2010 – On Friday, April 2, 2010 polo fans had the opportunity to witness an exciting pre-game match at El Sur. Grand Prix Dressage rider & novelist Tami Hoag was the winning bidder for the one of a kind “Polo Experience” auction item at the recent Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center Benefit Auction. The item offered the winning bidder and three friends the opportunity to participate in a lesson and compete alongside two of the top polo players in the world: Nacho Figueras and Brandon Philips. Both riders currently play together for John Goodman on the Wanderers Isla Carroll polo team. Hoag invited her dressage trainer Betsy Steiner, and friends Jolie Borelle and Johnny Robb to join her as teammates during the pre-game match, which lasted two chukkers. After the pre-game match, Hoag and her friends enjoyed an authentic Argentine Asado, and watched with a new perspective while the El Sur riders battled it out on the field during an arena polo match. Paddock Vac Sponsors International Dressage Rider Betsy Steiner Tami Hoag (left) and Betsy Steiner (right) agree that Paddock Vac is a winner. (Photo courtesy of SusanJStickle.com)
Frenchtown, NJ (April 7, 2010) – International dressage rider and trainer Betsy Steiner, who represented the United States in the World Equestrian Games, has been on the forefront of the dressage industry for many years. The founder of Equilates, a unique program for equestrians that has its basis in Pilates, Steiner is always looking for products that are beneficial for both horses and riders. When Steiner’s long-time student Tami Hoag, a New York Times bestselling novelist and professional dressage rider, introduced Steiner to the Paddock Vac, Steiner knew she had found a product she could stand behind. The Paddock Vac, distributed by PastureVacuums.com, is an innovative pasture/stall vacuum that allows manure to be vacuumed out of fields, paddocks and stalls. Juliana Whittenburg, President of PastureVacuums.com, had already teamed up with Hoag and is now partnering with Steiner, to have the dressage stars help spread the word about the innovative pasture vacuums. The Paddock Vac, which easily hooks up to a riding lawn mower, small tractor or golf cart, helps with pasture maintenance as well as fly and bacterial control. Top Names in Horse World Turn Out for Successful Highlife Farms Warmblood Auction Olympian Robert Dover (left) and International Trainer Ernst Hoyos (right) took part in the successful 2010 Diamond Select Sale. Lisa Wilcox Deems Auction a Success West Palm Beach, FL (April 2, 2010) – Highlife Farms 2010 Diamond Select Sale, held recently at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, proved to be a successful night in which top names in the dressage community and horse world gathered to buy offspring from Highlife Farms and learn more about the outstanding horses Highlife has to offer. Legendary horseman Monty Roberts, who worked with some of the Highlife horses prior to the sale, told Highlife owner Joan Sims that he had never seen a finer group of horses. “Monty Roberts said he had traveled the world over and never seen a horse finer than our stallion Highlife’s Dionysius,” Sims said. “He even said if it wouldn’t have caused him to get a divorce he would have bought him. He was very impressed with our breeding program and told me time and time again that we should be very proud of the quality of horses we have bred.” It’s No Longer a Mystery – Writer Tami Hoag Wins $10,000 Dressage under the Stars Finale at The Players Club Tami Hoag on Feliki (center) won the 2010 Top Shelf Dressage under the Stars Finale at the Players Club Bar & Restaurant in Wellington. Hoag won $10,000 worth of prizes, a $2,500 check from the Players Club and a custom made saddle from Custom Saddlery. (Photo courtesy of Frederic Roy)
Wellington, FL (March 23, 2010) – Tami Hoag consistently entertains fans with her spine-tingling mystery novels, and during the finale of the 2010 Top Shelf Dressage Under the Stars competition Hoag proved that she can also thrill the crowd and the judges while in the dressage ring. Hoag, a New York Times bestselling author and professional dressage rider, rode away the winner of the much-anticipated Dressage under the Stars finale held at the Players Club & Restaurant in Wellington, featuring over $10,000 in prizes. Hoag rode Feliki, her 23-year-old Grand Prix mare, to the victory, riding away with armfuls of prizes from generous sponsors, as well as a $2,500 check from the Players Club and a brand new dressage saddle from Custom Saddlery, valued at $3,600. “Feliki gave us a great performance and she certainly doesn’t act her age,” said Neil Hirsch, owner of the Players Club. Feliki was decked out in sparkles from head to toe. Her coat and her hooves were sparkly and she topped off her look with a gold curb rein. Hoag was ecstatic about the win. “It was awesome; I was so proud of Feliki”, exclaimed Hoag. “And the prizes were impressive. We just don’t have many dressage competitions that offer this level of prizes and it was so much fun,” added Hoag. Hoag braved coming out to compete as she was just recuperating from a flu. In addition, the weather had been cool and rainy in the afternoon, but Hoag wanted to compete. By 5 PM the night of the Finale the arena footing was perfect and Hoag said “game on”. It was a gamble that paid off handsomely for Hoag and Feliki put on show that will not soon be forgotten. Tami Hoag Piaffes into the Winner’s Circle at Dressage under the Stars The 2010 Top Shelf Dressage under the Stars Series at the Players Club Bar & Restaurant in Wellington features performances by top dressage riders, including week three’s winner Tami Hoag, dressage rider and New York Times bestselling novelist. (Photo courtesy of Frederic Roy) Wellington, FL (February 11, 2010) – Thanks to a stunning piaffe and passage tour, along with an incredible line of one-tempis, Tami Hoag gave a bestselling ride that landed her in the winner’s circle during the third week of the star-studded Top Shelf Dressage under the Stars competition at the Player’s Club & Restaurant. Hoag, a professional dressage rider and author of 15 New York Times bestselling novels, rode her 23-year-old Grand Prix mare Feliki to unanimously win the competition. “Tami really wowed the crowd with a spectacular ride. While Tami is famous for her unforgettable suspense novels, her ride at Dressage under the Stars won’t be forgotten any time soon either, it was thrilling,” said Neil Hirsch, owner of the Players Club. “Each week during the Dressage under the Stars series we have had a star-studded line up of celebrity judges and riders and this week was no exception.” The celebrity judges included Olympic “O” Judge Volkar Mortiz and International dressage star Cesar Parra. Amy Bower Doucette, of the Palm Beach Post, served as the media judge, while Joseph Der, CEO of Der-Dau boots, served as the style judge. “Our judges throughout the series have included Olympic Gold Medalist Anky van Grunsven and her husband Sjef Janssen, the top dressage coach in the world, as well as reining USEF Equestrian of the Year and World Cup winner Steffen Peters,” Hirsch said. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=10258 |
