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Winter Equestrian FestivalCongratulations to Julie Chapman, Winner of the 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Artist Contest
 "Morning Colors," oil on canvas, by artist Julie Chapman. Photograph is © Julie T. Chapman, and is protected by U.S. copyright laws. Wellington, FL – July 26, 2010 – Equestrian Sport Productions congratulates the winner of the 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) Artist Contest, Julie Chapman, of Huson, MT. This year’s contest received a record number of entries, and the panel was delighted to review numerous pieces of outstanding artwork. Chapman, of Huson, MT, began her artistic endeavors when she was a child, and has always been enthralled with horses. “I’ve been drawing since I was old enough to hold a pencil – and it was horses that I drew first and always, as I’ve had a love affair with all things equine my entire life,” Chapman noted of her passion for horses and equestrian sports. Chapman’s beautiful use of oils and portrayal of colors eventually won the panel’s vote. These skills earned Chapman several prizes, including $500 in prize money, a complimentary 10′x10′ vendor space for two weeks during the 2011 FTI WEF, an e-blast announcing her as the winner, a featured article in the 2011 FTI WEF program guide, and a one week art show in the foyer of the International Club at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. “I’m delighted!” Chapman exclaimed of her success in the competition. Chapman will be available for consultations during the 2011 FTI WEF, exact dates to be determined. Anna-Rosa Klingenstein and Lord Lilliput Win Training Jumper Championship Sponsored By The Sanctuary at Winter Equestrian Festival Spring 6 Show
 Anna-Rose Klingenstein and Lord Lilliput won the Training Jumper Division sponsored by The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center at WEF’s Spring 6 Show. (Photo courtesy of Mancini Photos) Wellington, FL (May 10, 2010) – In their first time together showing in the Training Jumpers, Anna-Rosa Klingenstein and Lord Lilliput captured the Training Jumper Championship at the Winter Equestrian Festival’s Spring 6 Show. The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center in Ocala, Florida, sponsors the division, and Klingenstein and Lord Lilliput rode away with a gift certificate to the world-class therapy and rehabilitation center. Klingenstein, who lives in Wellington, bought Lord Lilliput, a 10-year-old German Riding Pony, in January of 2008. “My goal with him is to show and be successful and go as far as we can together,” Klingenstein said. “This was our first time to show in the Training Jumpers and I was shocked that we won. I originally went to the show just to school him.” Diamond Creek’s Rigoletto Wins Training Jumper Championship Sponsored by The Sanctuary at Winter Equestrian Festival Spring 4 Show Diamond Creek’s Rigoletto, owned by Diamond Creek Stables and ridden by Nicolas Belanger, won the Training Jumper Division at WEF’s Spring 4 Show. (Photo courtesy of Mancini Photos)
Wellington, FL (April 13, 2010) – Diamond Creek’s Rigoletto, ridden by Nicolas Belanger and owned by Diamond Creek Stables, won the championship in the Training Jumper division at the Winter Equestrian Festival’s Spring 4 Show. The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center in Ocala sponsors the division, and Rigoletto and Belanger rode away a $100 gift certificate to the world-class therapy and rehabilitation center. Trainer Josee Stedding, of Driftwood Stables, was pleased with Rigoletto’s performance in the Training Jumpers. “It was only his second week of showing and his first speed class,” Stedding said, who operates Driftwood Stables with her husband Jack. “Rigoletto was great. He won the first two classes and was only 4/10 of a second behind the winner in the third class.” Stedding said that in the future the six-year-old Warmblood gelding will move up through the jumper ranks. “Rigoletto is a sale horse but we are really pleased with him,” she said, adding that they will remain at WEF for two more weeks before heading back to Pennsylvania for the summer. The 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Ends With Great SuccessWellington, FL – April 10, 2010 – The 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) came to an end on Sunday, April 4, and Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) is proud to congratulate all of the Circuit Champions for the 2010 season. ESP is also thrilled with the many accomplishments that were made throughout the 2010 season and look forward to continued improvements during the summer months to make the 2011 Winter Equestrian Festival an unparalleled equestrian destination. Throughout the twelve weeks of competition, almost $6 million was awarded in prize money, and over $560,000 was raised for 24 charities that competed in the Inaugural FTI Great Charity Challenge. The event brought in hundreds of new spectators and fans from local areas, and 100 percent of the money raised was distributed to 24 Palm Beach County Charities. Other new events included the $25,000 G & C Farm Young Rider Grand Prix, and the $30,000 Amateur Owner/Junior Jumper Zone Team Competition Final. Charlie Jacobs Pilots Quidditch II to the Amateur-Owner High Jumper Circuit Championship at the Final Week of Winter Equestrian Festival Charlie Jacobs and Quidditch II winning the CN $50,000 Jumping Derby at the Winter Equestrian Festival. Photo © 2010 KATHY RUSSELL.
Wellington, FL and East Aurora, NY – April 8, 2010 – Charlie Jacobs rode his top mount Quidditch II to a final win in the twelfth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The duo stopped the clock at 36.176 seconds for the win in the Amateur-Owner Jumper High Power & Speed class. Jacobs and Quidditch II have had a very successful Winter Equestrian Festival show circuit which resulted in the pair earning the Amateur-Owner High Jumper Circuit Championship. Jacobs was elated with the final results of the entire circuit and was proud not only of his own accomplishments but his entire family’s accomplishments for Deeridge Farm. Jacobs appreciates bringing Quidditch II to the ring well rested and feeling good. Over the 12 weeks of the circuit, the pair elected to show for 6 weeks. Jacobs employed the pattern of showing one week and then taking the following week off. Jacobs explained, “I elected to show Quidditch every other week so that by the end of the circuit she would have jumped a total of 6 weeks. During her weeks off I would not point her at a single jump. Instead I would take her out to the meadow at my family’s farm and we would play a little game during our flat sessions. She is a very hot horse and the more you flat her the more animated and excited she progressively gets. We usually began with a very low-key trot for roughly 15 minutes in order for her to warm up and stretch her muscles. She remained quiet throughout the entire trotting portion of our flat work. In fact she was so quiet I could loose rein her around the field if I choose to do so. However almost on cue she would begin a series of playful bucks as soon as I would ask her to canter. She sees that open field and she just wants to run and have fun. I think that will be part of her routine for some time and I just enjoy how athletic and playful she has become.” Alissa Kinsey Back in Winner’s Circle on New Horse in $10,000 Adult Amateur Jumper Classic Sponsored by Classic Equine at Winter Equestrian Festival Alissa Kinsey and Caretina won the $10,000 Adult Amateur 18-35 Jumper Classic during the final week of the Winter Equestrian Festival. (Photo courtesy of Randi Muster Photography)
Wellington, FL (April 9, 2010) – Alissa Kinsey was back in the winner’s circle in the $10,000 Adult Amateur 18-35 Jumper Classic during the 12th and final week of the Winter Equestrian Festival. Kinsey, who has captured the Classic title seven times aboard her 13-year-old Hanoverian mare, Grisset, won the class this time on her 10-year-old Holsteiner mare Caretina. Sponsored by Classic Equine Equipment, a nationally recognized leader in quality horse stall systems and stable accessories, Kinsey has proven to be the one to beat in the Classic Jumper class throughout the WEF circuit. “It has been a wonderful experience watching Alissa set her sights on winning the Classic and then doing it,” said Adam Busse, President of Classic Equine Equipment. “She won the WEF Circuit Championship on Grisset this year, which is highly commendable, and then this week she was back in the winner’s circle on Caretina, another horse she owns.” Kinsey imported Caretina four years ago and said she plans to qualify her this year for the NAL and WIHS. “She was accepted last year but I wanted to concentrate on Grisset, so she stayed home,” Kinsey said. 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Week Twelve Wrap-up: March 31-April 4, 2010Wellington, FL – April 6, 2010 – The 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) has concluded, following its twelfth week of competition on March 31-April 4. The week featured the $50,000 Chronicle of the Horse/USHJA International Hunter Derby, along with a full schedule of hunter, jumper, and equitation classes. The week twelve title sponsor was Lifestyle Lift. Lifestyle Lift has pioneered a safer rejuvenating facial procedure that has reduced the recovery time and at a fraction of the cost of a traditional facelift. The Lifestyle Lift benefits anyone who is showing the signs of facial aging or has had major weight loss. Whether you have a small amount of loose skin on the neck and face, or a heavy neck with significant drooping and facial folds, a Lifestyle Lift doctor can tailor the procedure for the best possible results for you. Lifestyle Lift also has the Lifestyle Lift Foundation, a non-profit organization helping children with disfiguring birth defects. It doesn’t cost anything to get started. Visit www.lifestylelift.com or call 1-800-940-9951 to schedule a free consultation. Hodges, Vince, and Welles Win in $20,000 Adequan Young Jumper Finals at 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Casey Hodges and A've. All photos © 2010 Randi Muster Wellington, FL – April 4, 2010 – The Young Jumpers took center stage on the final day of the 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Casey Hodges took top honors on Av’e, owned by Wendy & Casey Hodges, in the $20,000 Adequan Young Jumper 5 Year Old Final. Ainsley Vince captured the victory on Utopie Des Hautes, owned by Ashford Farm, in the $20,000 Adequan Young Jumper 6 Year Old Final. Jeffery Welles rode Merlin, owned by Noel Love Gross, to the top prize in the $20,000 Adequan Young Jumper 7/8 Year Old Final. The twelfth week of the FTI WEF is sponsored by Lifestyle Lift and concluded with today’s competition, which is also the end of the 2010 season at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. The 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival had 12 weeks of competition, and they awarded almost $6 million in prize money through the circuit. Anthony D’Ambrosio of Red Hook, NY, designed all of the Young Jumper courses in the International Arena. The morning began first with the $20,000 Adequan Young Jumper 5 Year Old Final. There were 14 to show in the first course and time allowed in the first round was 82 seconds. There were eleven obstacles in the first round, which included a two stride and an in-and-out. Asta Torokvei Wins Palm Beach Adult Medal Final Presented by Beval Saddlery Ltd. at 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Asta Torokvei and Riverdale won the Palm Beach Adult Medal Final at the 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. © 2010 Randi Muster
Wellington, FL – April 4, 2010 – The International Arena hosted the Palm Beach Adult Medal Final, presented by Beval Saddlery Ltd. this morning, and it was Asta Torokvei of Toronto, Ontario, Canada who took home the win. Torokvei rode through three phases for victory over Leah Aronow and Sandra Epstein. The twelfth week of the FTI WEF is sponsored by Lifestyle Lift and concludes with today’s competition, which is also the end of the 2010 season at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. The 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival had 12 weeks of competition, and they awarded almost $6 million in prize money through the circuit. Anthony D’Ambrosio designed today’s course for the Palm Beach Adult Medal Final. The course featured jumper fences, a change from the normal hunter-type fences used in the equitation classes during the circuit. Louise Serio and Castlerock Triumph over Competition in $50,000 Chronicle of the Horse/USHJA International Hunter Derby at 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Louise Serio and Castlerock jumping the hay bale combination. All photos © 2010 Randi Muster
Wellington, FL – April 3, 2010 – Louise Serio rode to the biggest victory of her career when she piloted Castlerock, owned by Bryan Baldwin, to the win in the $50,000 Chronicle of the Horse/USHJA International Hunter Derby at the 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. The class was also Serio’s first derby win ever. Second place was awarded to Scott Stewart and Fashion Farm’s Summer Place, while the yellow ribbon went to Tamara Provost and Peridot, owned by Stephen Martines. The prestigious class is part of the Chronicle of the Horse International Hunter Derby nationwide tour, and offers one of the biggest purses in the hunter world. The class was scored cumulatively over two rounds, and the final round took action under the lights in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The first team of judges was made up of Danny Robertshaw and Bob Crandall, while John Roper and Paddy Nyegard were slated in the second position. Keith Hastings and Pat Dodson were the scribes for the two judges’ panels. Judges awarded competitors with a score for their jumping rounds, as well as a bonus point for any large height option they chose to jump (out of five available), and a bonus score out of ten points rewarding riders for their handiness. |
