Month: January 2012

*Featured/Spotlights | Competitions | Contributors/Press | Events | Hunter/Equitation | Jacksonville Winter Series | NFHJA | Phelps Media Group | Show Jumping | USHJA

Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy Take Jacksonville Winter A to Z by Storm
ByAssociate Editor January 31, 2012

Buffalo, NY – January 31, 2012 – As 2012 kicks off for SBS Farms, Inc., it is apparent that nothing is going to stand in their way. Professional rider and trainer Jennifer Alfano rode Jersey Boy to a spectacular win in the Jacksonville Winter Series $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby last week. She and her…

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Associations/Breeds | Competitions | Events | USEF | Western/Reining

NRHA Derby Added Money More Than Doubles to $615,000
ByAssociate Editor January 31, 2012

Nomination Program brings nearly $375,000 more to the Derby! Oklahoma City, Okla. – The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Board of Directors recently discussed major changes to the 2012 NRHA Derby (June 25-30 in Oklahoma City, Okla.). These changes and enhancements for 2012 include massive increases in added money due to the NRHA Nomination Program,…

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Dressage | Events | Olympic Games | USEF | USET Foundation

USEF Dressage Kicks Off 2012 with USET/USEF Pre-Olympic Games Clinics and USEF Developing Dressage Clinic
ByAssociate Editor January 31, 2012

Lexington, KY – Continuing with preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games, the United States Equestrian Team Foundation (USET) and United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) kicked off 2012 with two training sessions for Dressage Olympic hopefuls. Betsy Juliano graciously opened the doors of her Havensafe Farm South to riders in Wellington, FL, January 6-8. The following…

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Competitions | Dressage | Events | USEF | World Dressage Masters

Ravel Repeats World Dressage Masters Palm Beach Win
ByAssociate Editor January 31, 2012

West Palm Beach, FL – The 2012 World Dressage Masters Palm Beach CDI4* presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach ended as it began with American dressage superstar Steffen Peters and Ravel storming to their second consecutive sweep of the event. Their dramatic freestyle was very difficult and they were rewarded by the judges with…

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Awards | Community/Charity | Contributors/Press | Events

Kentucky Horse Council Recognizes Outstanding Service to Industry at Annual Convention
ByAssociate Editor January 31, 2012

Lexington, KY, January 31, 2012 – At their annual banquet on January 13, 2012, The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) presented awards for excellence in support to the equine industry. The 2011 KHC Volunteer of the Year is Brian Rogers of Mercer County. Brian has always willingly volunteered to help with booths, set up for events,…

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Competitions | Equestrian Sport Prod. | Events | Hunter/Equitation | Show Jumping | Winter Equestrian Festival

FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival: Week Three Wrap-up and Week Four Upcoming Events
ByAssociate Editor January 31, 2012

Wellington, FL – January 30, 2012 – The FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival finished its third week of competition with success for hunter, jumpers, and equitation riders. The third week of the FTI WEF was sponsored by Horseware Ireland. The fourth week, sponsored by Adequan, is on February 1-5. The 2012 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival…

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*Featured/Spotlights | Auctions | Awards | Benefits | Community/Charity | EQUUS Foundation | Events | Phelps Media Group | USET Foundation

USET Foundation’s “An English Country Evening” Benefit Raises over One Million Dollars
ByAssociate Editor January 31, 2012

Wellington, FL – January 30, 2012 – On Friday, January 27, 2012, the United States Equestrian Team Foundation hosted a benefit event at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. With over 500 guests in attendance, “An English Country Evening” featured honorary chairs NBC Today Show host Matt Lauer and his wife Annette,…

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*Featured/Spotlights | Horse Care/Protection | Rescue/Protection Sources

Calls Needed Today in Support of Ban on Hauling Horses in Double-Deck Trailers
ByAssociate Editor January 31, 2012

House Committee to Consider Bill on Thursday Monday, January 30, 2012 – At long last, a ban on the use of trailers with more than one level for hauling horses is on the verge of being considered by Congress… It is also on the verge of being derailed. While language clearly banning ALL hauling of…

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Contributors/Press | Media/Radio/TV Sources | Publications/Media | Racing

Equine Therapy on the T.V.? by Claire Dorotik
ByAssociate Editor January 31, 2012

With America’s endless fascination with horse racing, and his own personal history with the sport, it’s no surprise that David Milch decided to introduce a new HBO series with horses right at the heart. Boasting such fame as Dustin Hoffman, Nick Nolte, Kevin Dunn, and even real life former jockey, Gary Stevens, “Luck” promises a…

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Dressage | Eventing/H.T. | Hunter/Equitation | Phelps Media Group | Polo | Show Jumping

EQUUS Foundation’s Fete Cheval – Fun for All & All for Fun!
ByAssociate Editor January 31, 2012

WESTPORT, CT – January 30, 2012 – With equestrians representing the dressage, eventing, hunter, jumper, and polo communities, the EQUUS Foundation’s signature event at the Winter Equestrian Festival, Fete Cheval, promises to be the most entertaining event for horse enthusiasts this season in Wellington, Florida. The Fete Cheval presented by Spy Coast Farm will be…

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