Awards, Championships, Competitions, Events, Hunter/Equitation, Show Jumping

The 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival Awards Circuit Championships

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The overall L&L series winner, Alissa Kinsey, and Jack Mitich, Director of Equestrian Sales & Services for World Development Group, title sponsor of the Series in 2012. Photo credit: Anne Gittins Photography

Wellington, FL – April 9, 2012 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) is proud to congratulate all of the Circuit Champions for the 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival. The 2012 circuit spanned twelve weeks, running January 11 through April 1, 2012, and awarded more than $6 million in prize money.

The 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival Circuit Champion Awards were presented to the top finishers in every division, based on prize money and points won.

The leading jumper winners from 2010 and 2011 once again continued their success in 2012. The Chapot family, of Neshanic Station, NJ, took home four circuit championships as well as two reserve championships. The Chapot’s horses Bradberry, Valentia, Star Quest, and Zealous all earned division championships with Laura Chapot in the irons, along with reserve wins for Umberto and Chado Farm’s Face Value. Mary Chapot was named the Oakcroft Overall Jumper Owner, Frank Chapot the Oakcroft Overall Jumper Trainer, and Laura Chapot the Oakcroft Overall Jumper Rider.

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Hasbrouck Donovan Garners Large and Small Junior Hunter Championships in Tampa

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Lyle and Hasbrouck Donovan. Photos By: Carrie Wirth/PMG

Tampa, FL – April 6, 2012 – The country’s most skilled junior riders competed in the Main Hunter Ring today, concluding the Tournament of Champions at the Tampa Equestrian Festival at the Florida State Fairgrounds. High-level sportsmanship and good humor characterized the mood of the day’s divisions as families, trainers and spectators supported the young athletes. In the Small Junior Hunter Division, Hasbrouck Donovan piloted veteran hunter Lyle to the championship, winning both over fences classes. Entourage, skillfully ridden by Donovan over fences, was awarded the reserve championship. In the Large Junior Hunter Division, Fidelia, also ridden by Donovan, demonstrated her consistency by putting in another day of solid performances and was honored with the Large Junior Hunter Championship. Hanna Marco guided CR Moet to the Reserve Championship.

The high quality of the participants in the Small Junior Hunter under saddle class appeared a challenging match-up to judge. Entourage, owned by Redfield Farm and skillfully ridden by under saddle by Reily Rieker, demonstrated the attributes that caught judges’ eyes and resulted in the blue ribbon. Southern Belle and Landry Folsom were awarded the red.

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Mario Deslauriers and Cella Capture 2012 $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational

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Mario Deslauriers produced a blazing fast double-clear effort with Cella to win the 2012 $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational. Photo By: V. Valenti/The Book LLC

Tampa, FL – April 7, 2012 – It was a night of nail-biting excitement as 32 of the nation’s top riders went head-to-head in the 2012 $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational presented by G & C Farm at Raymond James Stadium. It was with speed and accuracy that Mario Deslauriers was able to triumph tonight with Cella during a five-horse jump-off. They raced through the finish line in 44.50 seconds after completing a clear short course during the Molly Ashe-Cawley posted a speedy time aboard Carissimo, leaving all rails in their cups and capturing the second place prize in 45.81 seconds. Beezie Madden was the third of the double-clear efforts, but her time of 46.31 seconds proved too conservative, taking the third place honors for the evening’s event.

2008 Olympic course designer Steve Stephens of Palmetto, FL, designed tonight’s demanding course. The thirteen numbered obstacles featured a vertical-oxer double combination, a long oxer-vertical-oxer combination, a colonnade wall, Stephen’s signature bicycle vertical, a skinny horseshoe vertical and a liverpool. The most difficult obstacle proved to be the bicycle vertical, resulting in thirteen pairs knocking the top rail to the ground.

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Competitions, Events, FEI, FEI, Media/Radio/TV Sources, Show Jumping, USEF

CBS Sports Network Will Broadcast Equestrian Events during Primetime April 10th and April 17th

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Lexington, KY – Over 45 million viewers will have the chance to watch world class show jumping in their living rooms this coming Tuesday, April 10th when CBS Sports Network broadcasts the FEI Nations Cup at 8pm ET. The event, which was held on March 2nd, features the world’s best equestrian jumpers representing their countries in an exciting team competition. Ten countries fielded teams of four riders this year including the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Germany and Ireland.

The Following Tuesday, April 17th CBS Sports Network will broadcast the final round of the 2012 USEF National Show Jumping Championships and Selection Trials for the U.S. Show Jumping Team at 8pm ET. The 2012 USEF National Show Jumping Championship is a four round competition that began on March 21st and ended March 24th. CBS Sports will air the determining round of that competition which featured strong performances from Reed Kessler, Margie Engle, Mario Deslauriers, Rich Fellers and other premier American riders.

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Nine U.S. Jumping Riders Head to the 2012 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final

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Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will be well represented at the Rolex/FEI World Cup Final April 17-22 as nine American show jumpers will head to ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands for the 2012 Final.

After 30 World Cup Qualifying Events throughout the 2011-2012 season the following riders have qualified in this order in their respective Leagues:

East:

Margie Engle (Wellington, FL) will ride Gladewinds, Griese, Garber, and Hidden Creek Farm’s Indigo
Indigo is a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding

Michelle Spadone (Kennett Square, PA) will ride Almi Venture’s Uitteraard and Morgan Hill Partners’ Uwwalon
Uitteraard is an 11-year-old KWPN gelding
Uwwalon is an 11-year-old KWPN gelding

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Free Webinar: Disaster Preparedness for Horse Farms

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Horses in Floods, Earthquakes, Tornadoes, Wildfires and Hurricanes – Is Your Barn Prepared?

April 5, 2012 – In the last two years, the equestrian community has been hit extremely hard by natural disasters. From the wildfires in both the USA and Australia, to the tornadoes in the Midwest and the South, to the flooding in the East, most equestrians either know someone personally or have experienced first-hand the tragedies and destruction these events can have.

Floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires are generally beyond our control, and any of these events can have devastating effects on communities and individuals. Emergency personnel can be overwhelmed saving human lives, but what about your horses? Horse professionals have the additional responsibility of trying to ensure the safety of the animals in their care. Having a plan can make a difference. We invite you to attend Equestrian Professional’s free horse business webinar on disaster preparedness, and learn what you can do to keep your horses, your barn and yourself safe.

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Dressage under the Stars Concludes with a Wiggle and a Walk as Bent Jensen Claims Series Championship

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Dressage under the Stars will host its Grand Finale freestyle Dressage competition tonight at the Polo West, with all finalists returning to showcase their talents and to secure the championship title. Photo Courtesy of Client

Wellington, FL – April 5, 2012 – The thrilling and highly anticipated Dressage under the Stars Finals took place last night at Polo West in Wellington, FL. It was Bent Jensen who exhibited the stunning Liberty Light to the perfect score and emerged victorious with his rendition of LMFAO’s “Sexy and I Know It.” The beautiful event drew out large crowds, feisty judges and a record number of sponsors.

The night began in a spectacular fashion with both horses and riders decked out in costumes. The music filled the night as top dressage riders vied for the prestigious honor of being named the Dressage under the Stars Grand Champion. Some may remember that only a few short weeks ago, Bent Jensen aboard Heather Boo’s Liberty Light made quite a spectacle of himself as he danced his way to LMFAO’s “Sexy and I Know It” and into the audience and judges’ hearts. The crowd was blown away by his costume choice and especially his ‘wiggle, wiggle, wiggle.’ It came as no surprise than he was able to pull it off yet again.

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Young Horses and Riders Benefit from Successful Markel/USEF Young Horse Observation Sessions

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Scott Hassler evaluates a young athlete/horse combination in San Juan Capistrano (Sigrid Wolff/Cavallis)

Lexington, KY – The Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Program wrapped up March with the second of two Observation Sessions held in 2012.  Taking place March 3-4 in Loxahatchee, FL, the first session ran prior to the Palm Beach Dressage Derby. The second session was held March 28-29 in San Juan Capistrano, CA, prior to the Festival of the Horse. These two-day Observation Sessions allow USEF Young Horse Dressage Coach Scott Hassler the opportunity to evaluate athlete/horse combinations as they work. He then discusses the horse’s status, training and goals for participation within the Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Program with the rider and/or owner.

At the first session, Hassler saw a group of 10 talented young horses including three four-year-olds, four five-year-olds and three six-year-olds. In the second Session, Hassler evaluated eight riders who presented 10 horses including four five-year-olds and six six-year-olds. The majority of these horses are currently qualifying to earn a spot in the Markel/USEF National Young Horse Championships, August 24-26, 2012 in Wayne, IL.

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Peter Leone, Conor Swail & Michelle Navarro-Grau Capture Wins in 1.35m Jumper Classes at WEF

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Beezie Madden and Amadora, owned by Abigail Wexner, competing in the World Development Group 1.35m division during the seventh week of WEF. (Photo courtesy of Sportfot.com)

Wellington, FL (April 6, 2012) – Olympic rider Peter Leone, who took home a Silver team medal at the 1996 Olympic Games aboard Crown Royal Legato as part of the United States Equestrian Team, was back in the winner’s circle during the seventh week of the 2012 Winter Equestrian Festival when he won a World Development Group 1.35m Jumper class. Sponsored by World Development Group, a premier developer committed to building the equestrian lifestyle in Wellington and around the world, Leone rode Annie 66, owned by Ri-Arm Farm, to the win.

Leone, who owns Lionshare Farm in Connecticut with his wife Marcella, has enjoyed a long career in the show world, including a highly successful junior career in which he won the “Best Child Rider” Award at prestigious shows such as the Upperville Horse Show, the Devon Horse Show, the Lake Placid Horse Show, the Pennsylvania National Hose Show, the Washington National Horse Show and the National Horse Show in New York City.

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ASPCA Maclay Horsemanship Win Goes to Hanna Marco at Tournament of Champions

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Hanna Marco and Careman. Photo By: Carrie Wirth/PMG

Tampa, FL – April 5, 2012 – Riders demonstrated their proficiency in the equitation classes at the Tampa Equestrian Festival’s Tournament of Champions today. Earning the top accolade in the ASPCA Maclay Horsemanship class was Hanna Marco on Careman. Testing Jose Gamarra’s equitation course to first place in the Pessoa USEF Hunt Seat Medal was Morgan Ward riding Blitz DU Maris. In the Amateur-Owner Hunters Robin Swinderman earned two blues for her efforts aboard INXS.

The ASPCA Maclay course, by Bolivian designer Jose Gamarra, tested the skill and ability of both horse and rider. The course began with a sharp turn to an oxer on the outside line. It continued on the far side of the arena to a tight rollback presenting fence two, and a left lead to a vertical-oxer combination on the outside line. Another turn to the left introduced a long diagonal bending line, and continued into a right turn leading to a vertical. With a right turn and a strong gallop, riders took a single vertical and finished over the final oxer.

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