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Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage 2010/2011

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Germany's Isabell Werth and Satchmo won the opening leg of the 2010/2011 Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Series in Odense, Denmark today and is presented with her award by Lisa Wells, Director of Special Events for Reem Acra.

WERTH AND SATCHMO WIN OPENING LEG OF REEM ACRA FEI WORLD CUP DRESSAGE SEASON by Claartje van Andel

Odense (DEN), 24 October 2010 – German dressage ace Isabell Werth threw down the gauntlet with a clear victory in the first leg of the 2010/2011 Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage series in Odense, Denmark today.

Last to go, and chasing the target set by Denmark’s Princess Nathalie Zu Sayn Wittgenstein who pipped her for the honours in yesterday’s Grand Prix, Werth produced a score of 81.00% to reverse the placings, while The Netherlands’ Hans Peter Minderhoud once again steered IPS Tango into third.

Riders from eight nations qualified for today’s Freestyle competition but it was clear the host country’s Zu Sayn Wittgenstein was going to be the one to beat.  Yesterday she set the arena alight with a wonderful performance from her 13 year old gelding Digby, and such was the jubilation of the home crowd that the arena commentator had to call on the excited spectators to quiet down in order to allow the next competitor to take their turn.  Today the crowd went wild with joy once again as the 35 year old rider, who became a mother this summer but who is still showing as much of a competitive edge as ever, produced a personal-best Freestyle score of 80.05% when fourth-last into the arena.

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*Featured/Spotlights, Championships, Competitions, Contributors/Press, Disciplines, Eventing/H.T., Events, FEI

FEI World Eventing Championships for Young Horses

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Germany's Andreas Dibowski, here pictured with his winning ride Mighty Magic, claimed the top two places in the 7 Year Old Championship at the FEI World Eventing Championships for Young Horses at Le Lion d'Angers, France over the weekend.

DIBOWSKI DOMINATES AT LE LIONS D’ANGERS

Le Lion d’Angers (FRA), 25 October 2010 – Germany’s Andreas Dibowski dominated the 25th World Eventing Championship for Young Horses, staged at the Haras Nationaux du Lion d’Angers, France from 21 to 24 October.

The German Olympian and his much-admired stallion Mighty Magic (Mytens XX/Heraldik XX) which finished second in last year’s 6-year-old class, returned to take the coveted 7-year-old title with a convincing victory. For good measure a clear round in the final jumping phase secured second place with Butts Avedon, who like Dibowski’s 2010 Badminton runner-up ride Euroridings Butts Leon is also sired by the WBFSH top ranked stallion Heraldik XX.  This was a dream result for the 44-year-old from Dohle in Lower Saxony.

“Although I have prepared hard for this competition and had victory in mind, first and second was not a thought. When I was younger I was a fan of Andrew Nicholson and today I was privileged to be standing on the podium with him,” Dibowski said, referring to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games bronze medallist whose double clear with Quimbo earned third place. New Zealand veteran, Nicholson, was also 16th with Qwanza, another by the Holstein stallion Lacros, and bred by Pedro Beca in Spain.

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Contributors/Press

Equine Iridology

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by Linda Rubin & Vern Lester

“My horse doesn’t feel good and I don’t know why.”  I’m sure you’ve heard this phrase or even said this yourself many times.  We are so close to our horses.  We feed them, clean them, ride them, work them and observe them. We even sleep with them when necessary.  They can’t make a move without us knowing something is wrong.  So, how do we know what’s wrong?  If we can’t pinpoint the problem, out comes the fast dial to the vet.  But what if the vet doesn’t necessarily find something wrong?  What now?  An Equine Iridologist (EI), of course!

“What the heck is an EI?” you ask, “How can they tell me what’s wrong with my horse?”  To first understand Equine Iridology, you will need to know a little history on Iridology itself.

Iridology was practiced in Ancient Egypt, China, India and by the Early Chaldeans thousands of years ago where the practice of reading the iris to reveal existing or potential health challenges was the norm.  It doesn’t require needles, anesthetics or drugs.

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Community/Charity, Contributors/Press, Disciplines, Media/Radio/TV Sources, Show Jumping

Jumping Radio Show Episode 33 by Back on Track – William Steinkraus: Inspirational People Series

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William Steinkraus is featured as part of our Inspirational People Series and Mason Phelps reviews the fall and winter show season. Listen in right here.

Jumping Radio Episode 33 – Show Notes and Links:

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Breeds, Contributors/Press, Publications/Media, Racing

After the Finish Line and JOCK Documentary Calendar Fundraiser

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After the Finish Line is pleased to announce the soon to be released JOCK limited edition 2011 collector’s calendars. JOCK, www.jockmovie.com, is a feature length documentary about the first generation of female jockeys. In the late ‘60s and early ‘70s these women fought for the right to ride professionally.

JOCK will make a donation to After the Finish Line for every calendar sold when you add AfterTheFinishLine in the Source Code at check out.

Not only will you get a great calendar, but you will be helping the rescued Thoroughbred horses that can no longer race or breed. Visit and join After the Finish Line’s Facebook FAN page to learn more: http://www.facebook.com/pages/After-the-Finish-Line/113665201978354?ref=ts.

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Community/Charity, Contributors/Press, Dressage, Events, Media/Radio/TV Sources

Dressage Radio Episode 74 by Back on Track – Totilas

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This week’s show takes on a different perspective as we hear from people around the world of what they think about the sale of Totilas. Has a dressage horse ever stirred up so much emotion? Hear for yourself what the world has to say.

Dressage Radio Episode 74 – Show Notes and Links:

  • Host: Chris Stafford
  • Guest: Debbie McDonald
  • Guests: Kim Kreling (GER)
    • Sabrina Regan (USA)
    • Claartje van Andel (NED)
    • David Kohn (USA)
    • Catherine Haddad (GER)
    • Alexa King (USA)
    • Evi Strasser (CAN)
    • Janet Stone (USA)
    • Edwina Taylor (GBR)
    • Mary Lauritsen (USA)
    • Gabrielle Pochhammer (GER)
    • Heather Blitz (USA)
    • Janice Arnoldi (CAN)
    • Sumiko Keay (USA)
    • Louise Parkes (IRE)
    • Mary Phelps (USA)
    • Nathalie Vilain (FRA)
    • Reese Koffler-Stanfield (USA)
  • News: Oslo CDI***
    Grand Prix
    1 Edward Gal (Interfloor’s Next One) 1995 KWPN Gelding (Jazz x Le Mexico)
    NED 71.66%
    Grand Prix Freestyle
    1 Edward Gal (Interfloor’s Next One) 76.50%

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Associations/Breeds, Breeds, Events

American Trakehner Assoc. Convention at Jacksonville Equestrian Center (Nov. 11-13)

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I am a volunteer with the American Trakehner Association and a Florida Trakehner breeder.  I am writing to ensure you are aware that the American Trakehner Association convention is being held this year at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center on Nov. 11-13, and to invite any/all of your members to come participate in the events!

We are aware of the many assets the JEC brings to north Florida and are actively involved in encouraging the ATA to designate Jacksonville as one of four permanent, rotating sites for our annual conventions.  An involved and interested public would go a long way towards making that point!

You may be already know that the ATA keeps a closed stud book as it slowly rebuilds this oldest of the warmblood breeds from near extinction after WWII, when there were as few as 10 breeding mares left from the great Trakehner stud mare herds.  For this reason, our inspections are very important and one of the highlights of our conventions.  We will have a stallion and a mare inspection at this convention, as well as voluntary marks on foals being presented.

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Contributors/Press, Dressage, JRPR, Products/Services

KL Select, Proud Sponsor of Dressage Rider Tina Konyot, Partners with United Sportproducts Germany

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KL Select has partnered with United Sportsproducts Germany, and will offer the American rider USG’s complete line of high quality riding apparel, breeches, and sportswear. (Photos courtesy of USG)

Waterford, CT (October 20, 2010) – KL Select, makers of fine quality equestrian products, is pleased to announce they have partnered with USG (United Sportproducts Germany) as the exclusive USA distributor of USG’s equestrian riding apparel. KL Select will offer the American rider USG’s complete range of high quality riding apparel, breeches and sportswear.

“USG is one of Germany’s fastest growing manufacturers in the equestrian industry and we think this is an exciting partnership,” said Dorrie Carters, Managing Partner of KL Select LLC, adding that the company is used to forming partnerships with the best. “KL Select is a proud sponsor of Grand Prix Dressage Rider Tina Konyot, so we are accustomed to surrounding ourselves with the very best.”

KL Select will offer USG’s sportswear line, including outdoor jackets, vests and shirts. “KL Select has always offered the best in riding apparel, breeches and sportswear so being the exclusive U.S. distributor of USG wear is very exciting,” Carters said.

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Community/Charity, Contributors/Press, FEI

In Memoriam: Luiz Vaz de Almada (POR)

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Luiz Vaz de Almada, President of the Portuguese Equestrian Federation since 2004, passed away on 16 October of a heart attack. For the last 50 years, Mr Vaz de Almada was one of equestrian sport’s leading personalities in Portugal. He was involved in the sport as a rider, FEI judge and horse designer, organiser of CSIO 4* Lisbon, breeder, President of the Sociedade Hipica Portuguesa for 20 years and President of the Portuguese Equestrian Federation, a position to which he was elected until 2012.

“Mr Luiz Vaz de Almada will be remembered for his passion and great devotion to equestrian sport both at home and internationally,” FEI President HRH Princess Haya said. “He was instrumental in the organisation of such major events as the European Endurance Open Championships, Portugal as Country Theme at CSIO Aachen, and the FEI General Assembly in Estoril on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the National Federation in 2007. Our sincerest condolences go to Mr Vaz de Almada’s family, the Portuguese National Federation and the country’s equestrian community.”

Contributors/Press, Equine Assisted Therapy, Phelps Media Group

Lauren Hough Donates “Randy” to Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center

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Randy is the newest addition to the incredible group of horses at Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center. Photo Courtesy of the VTRC.

Loxahatchee, FL – October 21, 2010 – Recently, international grand prix rider Lauren Hough donated the mount Aspirant “Randy” to the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center (VTRC). After suffering some health issues, Randy was unable hold up to the rigors of life as a show horse. Hough has always been a supporter of the work at VTRC and felt that Randy’s gentle nature would make him perfect for a new career helping those with disabilities.

“I have always been a big fan of their program; I think they do a fantastic job there,” said Hough. “Randy has a super character and was not able to stay sound enough for the show ring so it seemed like a perfect match.”

Randy is a 10-year-old Holsteiner gelding who has become the perfect horse for therapy. His gentle nature and “knowing” sense combined with his incredible movement that is therapeutic for many riders have made him very successful. While his manner outside of the ring is sometimes playful, he always knows how to be very careful with his riders.

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