Shelly Francis and Doktor during the 2013 Global Dressage Festival. (Photo courtesy of SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, FL (April 29, 2013) – Shelly Francis isn’t shy about saying she likes to train her own horses, and while dressage isn’t a sport typically known for pimping its rides, the fact of the matter is: developing nationally-ranked dressage horses…
Animal advocates are a powerful force when we work together. That’s why we’re joining forces on April 30 to celebrate National Animal Advocacy Day — and you’re invited! We’re going to spend the day on the phone, calling members of Congress and urging them to ban horse slaughter once and for all. Horse slaughter is…
Wellington, FL – April 29, 2013 – Mr. and Mrs. John Castle’s beloved Appaloosa, Spot, battled with the crippling disease of laminitis and led to the Castles’ enduring commitment to help find a cure. The Castles’ experience with Spot’s laminitis, Spot’s depth of character, and the strong bond between the horse and his owners inspired…
Andrew Nicholson (NZL) rode Quimbo to a clear jumping round for his first-ever win at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event (Anthony Trollope/FEI). Lausanne (SUI), 29 April 2013 – Andrew Nicholson (NZL) rode with a winner’s confidence on Libby Sellar’s beautiful black horse, Quimbo, to secure his first-ever win of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event (USA),…
Wellington, FL – April 28, 2013 – On April 26, 2013, Administrative Law Judge Gary Early issued an Order finding, among other things, that the Global Dressage Complex (“GDC”) has met, and in some cases, exceeded applicable South Florida Water Management District (“SFWMD”) permitting regulations. Judge Early found that the evidence presented at Trial demonstrated…
Fairfield, CT – April 28, 2013 – In 1973 there were no cell phones, home computers, smart cars or internet but there were a determined handful of college coaches and teams who met in good-natured competition for what became the first annual Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Championships. This May 2-5, the Equine Arena of…
(USA, 28 April 2013) Andrew Nicholson (NZL), riding Quimbo, today won the 2013 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, with William Fox-Pitt (GBR) riding Seacookie in 2nd place, and Andrew Nicholson also in 3rd place riding Calico Joe. Quotes from Andrew Nicholson, Quimbo: Q. Andrew – what a round – congratulations – Quimbo is a special horse…
Buck Davidson and Ballynoe Castle RM (Shannon Brinkman/USEF photo) Davidson Wins Third Rolex/USEF National CCI4* Eventing Championship Lexington, KY – The final phase of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover provided an exciting finish to the Kentucky Horse Park’s staple event. A sold-out Rolex Stadium crowd witnessed Andrew Nicholson (NZL) win North…
Beezie Madden & Simon (Rebecca Walton/Phelps Media Group) Gothenburg, Sweden – The 2013 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final came to an exciting yet familiar conclusion Sunday in front of a packed house in the Scandinavum Arena. In the first of two rounds, Course Designer Uliano Vezzani tested 23 horse and rider combinations over a demanding track…
Beezie Madden & Simon. Photo: The Chronicle of the Horse. Gothenburg, Sweden: Beezie Madden and Simon, a 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Abigail Wexner, rose to the top of the Rolex FEI World Cup Finals leader board today to be crowned the 2013 Champions, keeping the title for the United States of America and…
