Month: February 2011

Championships | Competitions | Contributors/Press | Disciplines | Equestrian Sport Prod. | Events | Hunter/Equitation | Winter Equestrian Festival

Victoria Colvin and Ariel Win Four of Five Classes for Small Junior 15 & Under Hunter Championship
ByAssociate Editor February 28, 2011

Wellington, FL – February 27, 2011 – As week 7 comes to a close here at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, which runs through April 3, looks back on another successful week of competition. The younger section of Small Junior Hunters, presented by Martha Jolicoeur and Illustrated Properties,…

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Community/Charity | Contributors/Press | Disciplines | JRPR | Media/Radio/TV Sources | Western/Reining

Arenus Sponsored Rider Shawn Flarida Appears on Horses in the Morning Radio Show
ByAssociate Editor February 28, 2011

St. Louis, MO (February 28, 2011) – Shawn Flarida, an Arenus Ambassador and the first rider in history to become the National Reining Horse Association’s (NRHA) Four Million Dollar Rider, recently took to the airwaves on the Horse Radio Network’s “Horses In The Morning” radio show. Flarida spoke with hosts Glenn the Geek and Jamie…

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Conferences | Contributors/Press | Events | Horse Care/Protection | Rescue/Protection Sources

2011 Homes for Horses Coalition Conference May 4-7, 2011 in Orlando, Florida
ByAssociate Editor February 28, 2011

SIGN UP NOW to take advantage of FREE registration to the 2011 Homes for Horses Coalition Conference/Animal Care Expo in Orlando, Florida from May 4-7, 2011! Dear Homes for Horses Coalition Member: It’s time to register and make arrangements for this year’s Homes for Horses Coalition Conference in Orlando, Florida! This is the 5th annual…

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Classic Company | Competitions | Contributors/Press | Disciplines | Events | Hunter/Equitation | Show Jumping

Gulfport Winter III – Updates and Recaps
ByAssociate Editor February 28, 2011

We had a great week in Gulfport again. Incredible weather, giant party, and a bunch of horses for good competition. We are setting all time records here in Gulfport. Next week will be the biggest show we have ever produced on the Gulf Coast. Please make sure you read the bottom paragraph if you are…

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*Featured/Spotlights | Classic Company | Competitions | Contributors/Press | Disciplines | Events | Hunter/Equitation | Show Jumping

Mardi Gras Fun Highlights Third Week of the Gulf Coast Winter Classics
ByAssociate Editor February 28, 2011

No Worries for Devin Ryan in the $25,000 Adequan Grand Prix Gulfport, MS — February 27, 2011 — Exhibitors at the Gulf Coast Winter Classics got a taste of Mardi Gras along with scrumptious local cuisines during week three, courtesy of the fine folks from Harrison County, who served well over 1200 pounds of crawfish…

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Contributors/Press | Diana de Rosa | Horse Care/Protection

Tip of the Week: Fats – Yummy!
ByAssociate Editor February 28, 2011

Many horses crave fats, just as we do. However, not all fats are created equally. “Good” fats are called Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) because they are essential to live and function optimally. An indication that your horse is extremely deficient in EFAs is dry and/or itchy skin and a dull hair coat. The brain and…

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*Featured/Spotlights | Competitions | Contributors/Press | Disciplines | Events | FEI | FEI | Show Jumping

Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping 2010/2011 – Round 12, Gothenburg
ByAssociate Editor February 27, 2011

A STAR IS BORN ON A SPECIAL DAY IN GOTHENBURG – AND HER NAME IS ANGELICA by Louise Parkes Gothenburg (SWE), 27 February 2011 – Swedish hearts were bursting with pride as a bright young super-star was born in the Scandinavium Arena at Gothenburg, Sweden this afternoon where local girl Angelica Augustsson galloped to victory…

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*Featured/Spotlights | Competitions | Contributors/Press | Disciplines | Equestrian Sport Prod. | Events | Show Jumping | Winter Equestrian Festival

McLain Ward and Pjotter Van De Zonnehoeve Triumph in $78,000 Fidelity Investments CSI 2* Grand Prix
ByAssociate Editor February 27, 2011

Wellington, FL – February 26, 2011 – Saturday night at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival featured an exciting victory for McLain Ward (USA) and Pjotter Van De Zonnehoeve in the $78,000 Fidelity Investments CSI 2* Grand Prix. The class was held on a beautiful Florida evening under the lights at the Palm Beach International Equestrian…

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Awards | Community/Charity | Contributors/Press | Events | Phelps Media Group

Phelps Media Group Honored with Business Excellence Award by Wellington Chamber
ByAssociate Editor February 27, 2011

Wellington, FL – February 24, 2011 – Phelps Media Group, Inc., America’s most progressive and successful equestrian public relations firm, and a Wellington fixture for nearly a decade, has been awarded the Wellington Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award. The award will be presented at the Chamber luncheon on March 16, 2011 at the Wanderer’s…

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Contributors/Press | Diana de Rosa | Horse Care/Protection | USEF

Healthy Horse Tip – As USEF NSAID Rules Change It’s Time to Go Organic
ByAssociate Editor February 27, 2011

NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) may help mask lameness while reducing pain, swelling, and inflammation, but they can also be very harmful to the equine, whether pet or athlete. NSAIDs can contribute to GI ulcers, diarrhea from colitis and colic, which all may trigger bouts of laminitis. Even short term NSAID use has the potential for…

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