Susan Stickle to Be Official Photographer at World Dressage Masters Palm Beach

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Photos: Susan J. Stickle Photos

Wellington, FL – December 23, 2011 – Award-winning equestrian photographer Susan Stickle will be the official photographer at the 2012 World Dressage Masters Palm Beach presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach, which will take place at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center on January 26th to 28th 2012.

Stickle, who has photographed the world’s top horses and riders at such events as the Olympics, World Equestrian Games and World Cup Finals, was also the official photographer for the 2011 WDM Palm Beach. Her images have appeared in virtually every major equestrian publication in the English speaking world. “I’m very flattered to be back to the WDM again this year,” says Stickle. “Shooting the likes of Ravel and Totilas, and the many other top international horses that are coming to Florida to compete, is a great honor.”

The 2012 WDM Palm Beach will feature a much-anticipated show-down between the defending 2011 WDM Palm Beach Champion, Steffen Peters of the US on Akiko Yamazaki’s Ravel, and the current world-record holding World Champion Totilas with his new rider, Germany’s Matthias Rath. In addition to Totilas and Ravel, a total of 20 of the world’s top horses from across North America and Europe will compete for the biggest purse in North American dressage, €100,000 (US $130,000). The highlight of the WDM Palm Beach will be the Grand Prix Freestyle on the evening of January 28th, where the top eight pairs from the Grand Prix test the previous day will perform their custom-choreographed musical programs.

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A spectacular sold-out event in 2011, the 2012 WDM Palm Beach promises to be an even more magnificent affair, which Stickle is looking forward to capturing in her photographs. “It is such a unique venue and the organizers and sponsors did such a fantastic job of creating an intimate yet world class atmosphere in 2011,” she says. “The backgrounds and lighting made for such dramatic shots. I’m very excited to be coming back and I am looking forward to this year’s setting.”

The World Dressage Masters presented by Axel Johnson Group is the world’s richest and most prestigious dressage series. The WDM Palm Beach is the only WDM event outside of Europe, as well as North America’s first and only annual five star FEI dressage competition. As predicted, demand has been high for VIP tables and general admission tickets for the 2012 WDM Palm Beach. Only a very small number of tables remain available. For information on pricing and availability, go to www.internationalpoloclub.com, or contact Maria Feola at 561-282-5334, 561-282-5301 or mfeola@internationalpoloclub.com.

World Dressage Masters Palm Beach Fast Facts:

What: North America’s only CDI5*, and part of the richest dressage series in the world. Up to twenty of the world’s top dressage stars will compete for 100,000 Euros in prize money at the WDM Palm Beach.

When: January 26-28, 2012

Thursday, January 26th
11am – 8pm

Friday, January 27th
11am – 8pm

Saturday, January 28th
11am – 9pm

Where: Jim Brandon Equestrian Center – Okeeheelee Park South, 7500 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33413

Producer: Wellington Classic Dressage – www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com – Noreen O’Sullivan 561-227-1570 or John Flanagan 561-714-9058

Ticket sales and information: www.internationalpoloclub.com – Maria Feola: 561-282-5334 – mfeola@internationalpoloclub.com

Official Caterer: International Polo Club Catering

Past WDM Results, as well as complete WDM Rider Rankings can also be found on the WDM website: www.WorldDressageMasters.com.

WDM Palm Beach Presenting Sponsor: International Polo Club Palm Beach

WDM Presenting Partner: Axel Johnson Group

WDM Official Partners: team EXQUIS, Moorland Investments and Moorland Stables, Nürnberger Versicherungsgruppe

WDM Official Supplier: Jerich International

WDM Global Media Partner: Eurosport

Media Contacts: Mason Phelps 561-371-0118 or Karen Robinson 604-318-3121

Contact:
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
561-753-3389

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