Rhys Williams (centre) in first, Alex Finney (left) in second, and John McEntee (right) in third. (FEI/Dirk Caremans) Ireland claimed the FEI Jumping Ponies’ Trophy for the third consecutive year and completely dominated the podium when Rhys Williams romped to victory ahead of compatriots Alex Finney and John McEntee at the 2019 Final at Mechelen…
Switzerland’s Philipp Roos and Good Luck Only. Photo: Cody Parmenter. Tampa, Fla. – Dec. 30, 2019 – The Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit features world-class competition, a top-notch facility, and great weather, which annually attracts the nation’s best Quarter Horses and riders, as well as contenders from foreign soil. On the fourth day of…
Daniel Deusser with Killer Queen VDM. (FEI/Dirk Caremans) Belgian-based German star, Daniel Deusser, stormed to victory with Killer Queen VDM at the ninth leg of the Longines FEI World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League at Mechelen in Belgium. In a fascinating 12-horse second round, the 38-year-old rider who is currently third in the world rankings…
Mark Bluman and Cartouche. ©Anne Gittins Photography. Wellington, FL – December 29, 2019 – The ESP New Year’s competition wrapped up at the main grounds of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Mark Bluman of Colombia and his entry Cartouche won the $25,000 Vita Flex Lactanase National Grand Prix, which was the highlight class…
Kenneth Banks. Photo: Cody Parmenter. Tampa, Fla. – Dec. 29, 2019 – Families have been competing, some against each other, at the Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit with the nation’s best Quarter Horses for more than half a century. Each year, hundreds of riders participate in the renowned event at the Bob Thomas Equestrian…
Dale Hamilton and My Sweet Assets. Photo: Cody Parmenter. Tampa, Fla. – Dec. 28, 2019 – The second day of the Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit (FGCQHC) at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center featured more than 2,500 entries in six rings of competition. On Saturday, world-class horses and riders were showcased in American Quarter…
Emmelie Scholtens and Desperado NOP. (FEI/Dirk Caremans) The Netherlands’ Emmelie Scholtens and Desperado NOP took another step towards stardom with a superb victory in the seventh leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League at Mechelen in Belgium, while Portugal’s Maria Caetano (Coroado) finished second ahead of Spain’s Juan Matute Guimon (Quantico)…
Danny Robertshaw, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Pam Calzadilla, Executive Director of Danny & Ron’s Rescue Nukhet Hendricks, and Ron Danta. Wellington, Fla. – Dec. 27, 2019 – At the conclusion of an immensely successful year for Danny & Ron’s Rescue, founders Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta are pleased to have the opportunity to…
Sarah Lebsock and Version of Goodbar were class winners in the Amateur Showmanship at Halter. Photo: Cody Parmenter. Tampa, Fla. – Dec. 27, 2019 – The Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit returned to the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center for a record five-day run at the Florida State Fairgrounds on Friday. In 2018, the event…
The Cloud Foundation recently responded to a BLM Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) which proposes an experiment on formerly wild mares in order to test the efficacy and longevity of a new injectable fertility control vaccine, called the Oocyte Growth Factor (OGF) vaccine. BLM’s stated goal is to develop an injectable that would provide permanent infertility…
