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This Week in International Disciplines – Dressage

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Tina Konyot and Calecto V at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Photo by Shannon Brinkman/USEF Archives.

The first 2010 CDI kicked off the season in Florida over the weekend and Tina Konyot took top honors with Calecto V. They represented the U.S. at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games last fall and returned to form after a winter break with a convincing performance for a score of 71.745% to win the Grand Prix for the Freestyle. Konyot was then second in the Freestyle behind Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven and Favourit from Sweden.

Elizabeth Austin scored a win in the Grand Prix for the Special with Olivier – their score of 66.809% gave them a clear victory over Tuny Page and Alina. The pair swapped places in the Special, with Page’s score of 65.771% relegating Austin and Olivier to second on 62.917%.

The small tour classes featured some exciting up-and-coming horses with qualification for the 2011 Pan Americana Games on their minds. Heather Blitz and Paragon scored 75.746% to win the Prix St Georges and 73.509% to win the Intermediaire I, Shawna Harding and Rigo were runners-up in both classes but went on to win the Intermediaire I Freestyle.

Complete results are available here: http://www.gcdafl.org/.

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Custom Saddlery Sponsors Dressage Rider and WEG Competitor Tina Konyot

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Tina Konyot, who represented the United States at the 2010 World Equestrian Games, rides her Dutch stallion, Calecto V, in the unique Icon Coda Mono Flap Dressage Saddle from Custom Saddlery.

Wellington, FL (December 16, 2010) – Custom Saddlery, makers of handcrafted custom-fit dressage, jumping and event saddles, is proud to announce they are sponsoring dressage rider Tina Konyot. Known for being a gifted rider, teacher and trainer, Konyot represented the United States at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games aboard her stallion Calecto V.

While talent, hard work and dedication are all part of Konyot’s winning style, her style also includes riding in a dressage saddle from Custom Saddlery. “Tina is riding in our Icon Coda Mono Flap Dressage Saddle,” said Cary Wallace, President and Master Saddle Fitter at Custom Saddlery. “The mono flap is unique and gives the rider very close contact with their horse. Tina will find she has increased communication through her seat due to our revolutionary tree.”

Wallace said the saddle is custom fit for Calecto V, and it features the Polyflex Tree that gives the ultimate flexibility for the horse. “The Polyflex Tree will also give Tina comfort and stability as well as increased flexibility and movement with Calecto,” he said.

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Dressage Rider and World Equestrian Games Competitor Tina Konyot Speaks at Sho Clothes “Shop Talk”

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Tina Konyot, dressage rider and World Equestrian Games competitor, is pictured with Michele Hundt of Sho Clothes. Tina spoke to a packed house at Sho Clothes dressage boutique’s recent “Shop Talk.” (Photo courtesy of JRPR)

Wellington, FL (December 9, 2010) – Tina Konyot, dressage rider and World Equestrian Games competitor, spoke to a packed house at Sho Clothes dressage boutique’s recent “Shop Talk.” An energetic and well-educated crowd listened to Konyot speak about her experience at the 2010 WEG, the transition from the Small Tour to Grand Prix and her stallion Calecto V.

“Tina was fascinating to listen to and I know everyone in the audience enjoyed learning about her experience with Calecto, a horse that she trained by herself and took all the way to the World Equestrian Games,” said Michele Hundt of Sho Clothes. “Tina was also able to field questions from the audience and they really appreciated her feedback.”

During her talk, Konyot explained that Calecto was only an average performer while on the Small Tour but that she believed he would excel in the Grand Prix. Calecto not only excelled, but made history during the Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Festival of Champions, a Selection Trial for WEG, when together he and Tina won four Grand Prix classes.

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WEG Competitor Tina Konyot to Teach Dressage Clinic at Waterbury Dressage Center

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Dressage rider Tina Konyot will teach a clinic at Waterbury Dressage Center near New York City, December 10-12. (Photo Courtesy of phelpsphoto.com)

Warwick, NY (November 15, 2010) – Dressage rider Tina Konyot, who represented the United States at the 2010 World Equestrian Games on her magnificent stallion Calecto V, will be giving a dressage clinic at Waterbury Dressage Center, a world-class dressage facility near New York City. The Tina Konyot Clinic will be held December 10-12 and room is available for auditors.

“Tina is fabulous and I ride with her every time I get the chance. She has probably trained more Grand Prix horses from start to finish than any other woman in the country,” said Kathryn Theallet, FEI rider, owner and trainer at Waterbury. “Tina is a coach’s coach and she can really teach you how to get the most out of your horse.”

The clinic will feature riders from novice to the advance level, including FEI level dressage riders and trainers Theallet and Katja Eilers who will be participating in the clinic at the Grand Prix level. “Our students will also be participating in the clinic at the FEI level,” Theallet said, adding that an additional strong point of Konyot’s is working with problem horses.

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KL Select, Proud Sponsor of Dressage Rider Tina Konyot, Partners with United Sportproducts Germany

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KL Select has partnered with United Sportsproducts Germany, and will offer the American rider USG’s complete line of high quality riding apparel, breeches, and sportswear. (Photos courtesy of USG)

Waterford, CT (October 20, 2010) – KL Select, makers of fine quality equestrian products, is pleased to announce they have partnered with USG (United Sportproducts Germany) as the exclusive USA distributor of USG’s equestrian riding apparel. KL Select will offer the American rider USG’s complete range of high quality riding apparel, breeches and sportswear.

“USG is one of Germany’s fastest growing manufacturers in the equestrian industry and we think this is an exciting partnership,” said Dorrie Carters, Managing Partner of KL Select LLC, adding that the company is used to forming partnerships with the best. “KL Select is a proud sponsor of Grand Prix Dressage Rider Tina Konyot, so we are accustomed to surrounding ourselves with the very best.”

KL Select will offer USG’s sportswear line, including outdoor jackets, vests and shirts. “KL Select has always offered the best in riding apparel, breeches and sportswear so being the exclusive U.S. distributor of USG wear is very exciting,” Carters said.

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Dressage Rider and World Equestrian Games Competitor Tina Konyot Interviewed on “Horsetalk with Heather” Radio Show

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Dressage rider Tina Konyot, who represented the U.S. at the WEG on her black stallion Calecto V, was a guest on the “Horsetalk with Heather” radio show on Day 11 of the WEG. (Photo courtesy of PhelpsPhotos.com)

Lexington, KY (October 12, 2010) – Dressage rider Tina Konyot, who represented the United States on her magnificent stallion Calecto V in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, was a guest on the radio show “Horsetalk with Heather” on Day 11 of the World Equestrian Games. Radio show host Heather Roderick talked with Konyot about her WEG experience and her partnership with Calecto V.

Konyot described her WEG experience as “tremendous with tremendous electricity. It was wonderful to ride into that arena,” she said. “Calecto is not affected by crowds or lights so he was fine with it all.”

While Konyot finished out of the ribbons, she is pleased that her journey with Calecto took her to WEG. “I purchased Calecto four years ago at an auction. He came from a large farm and hadn’t had a lot of one-on-one attention and no one wanted him. When I got him home he didn’t have any personality at all and no muscling.”

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LubriSyn Equine Sponsors Dressage Rider and WEG Competitor Tina Konyot

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Part of the U.S. Dressage Team, Tina Konyot will represent the U.S. at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. (Photo courtesy of Phelpsphotos.com)

North Stonington, CT (September 23, 2010) – LubriSyn Equine, the equine market’s leading oral HA joint supplement, is proud to announce they are sponsoring dressage rider Tina Konyot. As the United States’ Number One Dressage rider headed into the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, Konyot and her equine partner, Calecto V, recently proved they are a force in the dressage world when they won four Grand Prix classes at the Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Festival of Champions.

“I am pleased to have LubriSyn join me as a sponsor,” Konyot said. “The health of my horses is of utmost importance to me and LubriSyn is the leading oral form of hyaluronic acid that when administered daily maintains joint health, increases mobility and sustains joint stability. My horses are top athletes that work hard and they deserve a product that helps improve their performance and gives them a better quality of life.”

Konyot and Calecto V will join teammates Steffen Peters, Todd Flettrich and Katherine Bateson-Chandler as part of the U.S. Dressage Team at the World Equestrian Games. Peters, who will compete Ravel at the World Equestrian Games, is also sponsored by LubriSyn.

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