Wellington, FL (February 8, 2011) – The World Dressage Masters Palm Beach presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach is set to take place at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center on March 9-11, 2011. The World Dressage Masters presented by Axel Johnson Group is the world’s richest dressage series, with 100,000 Euros in prize money offered at the Palm Beach event alone. It attracts many of the world’s top competitors, including Olympic and World Championship medalists. Twenty of the world’s top ranked dressage pairs from Europe, the US, and Canada will be invited to compete in this prestigious event.
The American leg of the Masters, North America’s only CDI5* competition, was in danger of being cancelled for 2011, but thanks to the generous support of the Goodman family, International Polo Club Palm Beach and the show management team of Wellington Classic Dressage, the show will go on. Wellington Classic Dressage has entered into an agreement to host the World Dressage Masters Palm Beach for the next three years.
“On behalf of Wellington Classic Dressage, we are honored to have the opportunity to host this very prestigious event, with the help and support of our presenting sponsor International Polo Club Palm Beach and Akiko Yamazaki,” says Noreen O’Sullivan, show manager for Wellington Classic Dressage.
The 2011 WDM Palm Beach will be held concurrent to the Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge II CDI, with the Grand Prix dressage freestyle to music and gala dinner by International Polo Club Catering (of IPC Brunch fame) on the evening of Friday, March 11. A South of France theme will be featured in the cuisine, décor and wine. The elevated ringside tables, where spectators will enjoy a four course meal, will create an intimate atmosphere and an excellent view of the competition. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, for research conducted at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
In addition to the WDM’s brand new presenting partner Axel Johnson Group, the WDM’s Official Partners are Team EXQUIS, Moorland Investments and Moorlands Stables, Nürberger Versicherungsgruppe and Jerich International.
Tentative competition schedule for the 2011 World Dressage Masters Palm Beach presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach at the Wellington Classic Dressage Classic Challenge II:
Wednesday March 9th, 12:30 pm: CDI5*horse inspection
Thursday March 10th, 1:00 pm: CDI5* Grand Prix
Friday, March 11th, 1:00 pm: CDI 5* Grand Prix Special
Friday, March 11th, 6:00 pm: CDI 5* Grand Prix Freestyle Evening Program
*Further information regarding show entries, schedule and results available at www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com, or call Noreen O’Sullivan at 561-227-1570.
*Information for table reservations and tickets for the WDM Palm Beach can be obtained by contacting Maria Feola at 561-282-5334 mfeola@internationalpoloclub.com or Julie Pickets at 561-282-5334. Table tickets include entry to the competition, as well as to a complimentary competitors’ reception at IPC following the Grand Prix on Thursday.
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