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Citrus Series February Tuesdays Starts This Week

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Get Ridiculously Affordable Show Mileage in the Afternoon and after Dark under the Lights

Wellington, FL – February 2, 2014 – In just two days Citrus Series Horse Show Wellington will kick off the first of two Tuesday shows in February. The first comes right up on Feb 4 and the second on Feb 18. The ring will open for flat at noon with classes starting at 1 p.m.

“Tuesday is the day that was most requested when I asked trainers, riders, owners and breeders,” said James Lala who manages the popular new show. “So we thought we’d give it a whirl with two dates in February. We already have quite a nice number of reservations.”

Citrus Series will also hold its regular monthly show on Friday and Saturday, February 21-22.

Citrus Series shows are held at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center at Okeeheelee Park, a wonderful facility offering great footing, permanent stalls, plenty of parking and permanent restrooms. Citrus Series offers beautiful courses and decoration- perfect to prep for shows like WEF. The show offers unique features such as warm-ups and do-over options to make give more opportunity for horses and riders leave with a positive experience under their belt.

There is no ship-in charge, no office fee, no grounds fee and permanent day stalls are available. It is the ideal, affordable competition series for developing horses and riders.

About Citrus Series Horse Shows

The unique features of the show are designed to help trainers, developing horses and riders achieve their goals affordably. Professionals and adults may ride ponies. If time permits, competitors can do do-overs to make sure the horse and rider leave the ring with a positive learning experience. A user-friendly class schedule and sale horse identifiers provide an opportunity to market sale horses.

Owners, breeders, riders, trainers and their assistants are encouraged to bring their up-and-coming horses and riders to come experience Citrus Series, at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center Okeeheelee Park, a close, convenient, high-quality facility. Ship-ins are welcome at no cost and permanent day and overnight stalls are available. Jim Brandon Equestrian Center is located under three miles/five minutes from the intersection of 441 and Forest Hill Boulevard.

Call us at: (561) 906-6668 if you need a shipper.

For entries rates, go to: Showgroundslive.com or call (561) 906-6668.

For more about the Citrus Series, go to: www.citrusseries.com.

2014 Citrus Series Fast Facts:

What:  New high-quality horse show series especially for developing horses and riders.

Where: Jim Brandon Equestrian Center
7500 Forest Hill Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL

When:

Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Hunters & Jumpers in the Afternoon and After Dark under the Lights

Tuesday, February 18, 2014 Hunters & Jumpers in the Afternoon and After Dark under the Lights

February 21-22, 2014

Friday: Schooling and Jumpers under the Lights
Saturday: Hunters Jumpers and Equitation

Contact Information:

Before Show
Telephone: (561) 906-6668
Email: jdlala@aol.com

During Show
Show Office: (859) 608-3709
Fax: (866) 285-9496
Stable Office Telephone: (561) 906-6668

Entries: Showgroundslive.com

Officials:

Manager:  Lala Land Productions, LLC, James Lala  (561) 906-6668 – jdlala@aol.com
Secretaries: Cindy Bozan and Randi Muster
Veterinarian: Reid and Associates
Farrier: Ignacio Cardenas
Stabling: James Lala
Judge: Dee Thomas, Wellington, FL
Course Designer: Gerry Briggs, Smyrna, TN

Directions to Jim Brandon Equestrian Center:

FROM I-95
Exit Forest Hill Blvd. Go west on Forest Hill Blvd. for approximately six (6) miles. After passing Pinehurst Dr., make the next left into Okeeheelee Park South.

FROM the NORTH on FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE
Exit #97 – Southern Blvd. After toll booth, turn left onto Pike Rd. (South). Make a left onto Southern Blvd. (East) and go to Jog Road. Make a right onto Jog Road (South) to Forest Hill Blvd. Make a right onto Forest Hill Blvd. (West). After passing Pinehurst Dr., make a left into Okeeheelee Park South.

FROM the SOUTH on FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE
Exit #93 – Lake Worth Rd. and go east to Pinehurst Dr. Make a left onto Pinehurst Dr. (North) and go to Forest Hill Blvd. Make a left onto Forest Hill Blvd. (West). Make the next left into Okeeheelee Park South.

FROM the WEST on FOREST HILL BLVD.
Cross over Florida’s Turnpike and make a right into Okeeheelee Park South.

Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International

MEDIA CONTACT:
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
12012 South Shore Blvd #105
Wellington, FL 33414
561-753-3389 (phone)
561-753-3386 (fax)
pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.com
PhelpsMediaGroup.com

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Citrus Series Announces February Tuesday Shows

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Javier Berganza from Team Rakowsky and Remarkable, owned by Shadyside. Photo by KFAM Photography.

Ridiculously Affordable Show Experience in the Afternoon and after Dark under the Lights

Wellington, FL – January 29, 2014 – Citrus Series Horse Show Wellington will offer two Tuesday shows in February. The first comes right up on Feb. 4 and the second on Feb. 18. The ring will open for flat at noon with classes kicking off at 1 p.m.

Citrus Series added the Tuesdays during the winter season at the request of trainers, owners and breeders who want to bring developing horses and riders to the popular new show. The regular monthly show will be held on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21-22. Citrus Series is an ideal and affordable way for horses and riders to gain valuable competition mileage.

Citrus Series shows are held at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center at Okeeheelee Park, a wonderful facility offering great footing, permanent stalls, plenty of parking and permanent restrooms. Citrus Series offers beautiful courses and decoration, perfect to prep for shows like WEF. Plus, the show series is extremely user friendly. They offer warm-ups and do-over options to make certain horses and riders leave with a positive experience under their belt.

“It is ridiculously affordable,” said James Lala, Citrus Series Manager. “We have produced a really great way to get horses and riders ready for the bigger AA circuits. We got great reviews on the first show and we are really excited to offer the new Tuesdays in February. We hope to see you all there!”

Cynthia Hankins and Noah. Photo by Carrie Wirth
Cynthia Hankins and Noah. Photo by Carrie Wirth

Here is what clients had to say about the first show:

“It is so close. It is unbelievably easy. I love this. This show offers all the flowers and the color. The ring is beautifully set. They’ve set it so I can do hunter classes and a couple of jumper classes.” ~ Cynthia Hankins

“This is a great opportunity especially for people who have horses for sale and kids who want to go in the ring without so much pressure, before they go into the big circuit. It is also great for horses that need to develop and horses that you want to practice with under the lights with good footing. They have great stabling and it’s easy access within only a few minutes from our barns and WEF. It is perhaps an hour or two hours out of your day when you can accomplish so much.” ~ Ivan Rakowsky, Team Rakowsky

“It was great to be able to compete over two different courses at one height and then jump similar tracks a little bit bigger. The difference between his first trip and his last was like night and day. I couldn’t get this kind of experience in another show setting anywhere. Plus, the facility and the footing are really fantastic. It is easy to ship in and show. I had no idea it was so close.” ~ Salim Radi

“It is a great place to bring young horses. I just got this horse two weeks ago as a sale horse. I don’t want to sell a horse that I’m not familiar with in the ring. So I like to show the horses myself, but I didn’t want to invest a lot of money. It is a perfect opportunity – no pressure. He was great. I couldn’t be happier. This is the way a horse show should be.” ~ Kama Godek

About Citrus Series Horse Shows

The unique features of the show are designed to help trainers, developing horses and riders achieve their goals affordably. Professionals and adults may ride ponies. If time permits, competitors can do do-overs to make sure the horse and rider leave the ring with a positive learning experience. A user-friendly class schedule and sale horse identifiers provide an opportunity to market sale horses.

Owners, breeders, riders, trainers and their assistants are encouraged to bring their up-and-coming horses and riders to come experience Citrus Series, at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center Okeeheelee Park, a close, convenient, high-quality facility. Ship-ins are welcome at no cost and permanent day and overnight stalls are available. Jim Brandon Equestrian Center is located under three miles /five minutes from the intersection of 441 and Forest Hill Boulevard.

Call us at: (561) 906-6668 if you need a shipper.

For entries rates, go to: Showgroundslive.com or call (561) 906-6668.

For more about the Citrus Series, go to: www.citrusseries.com.

2014 Citrus Series Fast Facts:

What:  New high-quality horse show series especially for developing horses and riders.

Where: Jim Brandon Equestrian Center
7500 Forest Hill Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL

When:

Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Hunters & Jumpers in the Afternoon and After Dark under the Lights

Tuesday, February 18, 2014 Hunters & Jumpers in the Afternoon and After Dark under the Lights

February 21-22, 2014

Friday: Schooling and Jumpers under the Lights
Saturday: Hunters Jumpers and Equitation

Contact Information:

Before Show
Telephone: (561) 906-6668
Email: jdlala@aol.com

During Show
Show Office: (859) 608-3709
Fax: (866) 285-9496
Stable Office Telephone: (561) 906-6668

Entries: Showgroundslive.com

Officials:

Manager:  Lala Land Productions, LLC, James Lala  (561) 906-6668 – jdlala@aol.com
Secretaries: Cindy Bozan and Randi Muster
Veterinarian: Reid and Associates
Farrier: Ignacio Cardenas
Stabling: James Lala
Judge: Dee Thomas, Wellington, FL
Course Designer: Gerry Briggs, Smyrna, TN

Directions to Jim Brandon Equestrian Center:

FROM I-95
Exit Forest Hill Blvd. Go west on Forest Hill Blvd. for approximately six (6) miles. After passing Pinehurst Dr., make the next left into Okeeheelee Park South.

FROM the NORTH on FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE
Exit #97 – Southern Blvd. After toll booth, turn left onto Pike Rd. (South). Make a left onto Southern Blvd. (East) and go to Jog Road. Make a right onto Jog Road (South) to Forest Hill Blvd. Make a right onto Forest Hill Blvd. (West). After passing Pinehurst Dr., make a left into Okeeheelee Park South.

FROM the SOUTH on FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE
Exit #93 – Lake Worth Rd. and go east to Pinehurst Dr. Make a left onto Pinehurst Dr. (North) and go to Forest Hill Blvd. Make a left onto Forest Hill Blvd. (West). Make the next left into Okeeheelee Park South.

FROM the WEST on FOREST HILL BLVD.
Cross over Florida’s Turnpike and make a right into Okeeheelee Park South.

Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International

MEDIA CONTACT:
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
12012 South Shore Blvd #105
Wellington, FL 33414
561-753-3389 (phone)
561-753-3386 (fax)
pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.com
PhelpsMediaGroup.com

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Hunters and Jumpers Get Productive Show Mileage at Citrus Series

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Cynthia Hankins and Noah. Photos by Carrie Wirth.

Jim Brandon Okeeheelee Park Proves an Ideal Venue

Wellington, FL – January 6, 2014 – The inaugural Citrus Series Horse Show Wellington held at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center Okeeheelee Park continued on Saturday. Hunters and jumpers showed over courses that ranged from 2 foot to 1.30m. Course designer Gerry Briggs and the Citrus Series management created beautiful, well-decorated and inviting courses.

“I gave the Zone 4 Clinic here last year but I hadn’t shown here,” said top judge and clinician and 1975 AHSA (now USEF) Medal Finals winner Cynthia Hankins. “It is so close. It is unbelievably easy. I love this. I lived in Europe for 10 years. I haven’t owned horses in a while and I bought a couple of very green horses.  Before spending an outrageous amount of money, I wanted to give them a chance to get into a ring. I am hoping that others will support this because we have to have these other shows. Not every horse is ready to walk in and win and so they need to come and do this.”

“This show offers all the flowers and the color,” Hankins said. “The ring is beautifully set. They’ve set it so I can do hunter classes and a couple of jumper classes.”

Salim Radi is a native of Columbia going to at Northwood University who competes in the jumpers. He brought his six-year-old jumper, Charon, to the Citrus Series.

Salim Radi and his young jumper Charon
Salim Radi and his young jumper Charon

“I was really happy with him,” said Radi. “It was great to be able to compete over two different courses at one height and then jump similar tracks a little bit bigger. The difference between his first trip and his last was like night and day. I couldn’t get this kind of experience in another show setting anywhere. Plus, the facility and the footing are really fantastic. It is easy to ship in and show. I had no idea it was so close.”

Citrus Series organizer James Lala was pleased with the outcome of the first show.

“I was cautiously optimistic for the first show of the series,” said Lala. “I am trying to incorporate the wish lists I’ve discussed with professionals of all levels through the years-we are a little a bit revolutionary. I wasn’t sure how it would actually go over. I watched horse after horse, rider after rider improve and leave with a positive experience. I am convinced this concept is really worthwhile. I overheard one trainer say that he accomplished about a month’s worth of training in an hour.”

Citrus Series returns to Jim Brandon Equestrian Center at Okeeheelee Park February 21-22 with jumpers under the lights on Friday night at 6 p.m. and hunter, equitation and jumper classes starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday.

About Citrus Series Horse Shows

The unique features of the show are designed to help trainers, developing horses and riders achieve their goals affordably. Professionals and adults may ride ponies. If time permits, competitors can do do-overs to make sure the horse and rider leave the ring with a positive learning experience. A user-friendly class schedule and sale horse identifiers provide an opportunity to market sale horses.

Owners, breeders, riders, trainers and their assistants are encouraged to bring their up-and-coming horses and riders to come experience Citrus Series, at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center Okeeheelee Park a close, convenient high quality facility. Jim Brandon Equestrian Center is located just a three miles/five minutes from the intersection of 441 and Forest Hill Boulevard.

2014 Citrus Series Fast Facts:

What:  New high-quality horse show series especially for developing horses and riders needing mileage.

Where: Jim Brandon Equestrian Center
7500 Forest Hill Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL

When: Inaugural Show January 3-4, 2014
Friday: Schooling and Jumpers under the Lights
Saturday: Hunters Jumpers and Equitation

Contact Information:

Before Show
Telephone: (561) 906-6668
Email: jdlala@aol.com

During Show
Show Office: (859) 608-3709
Fax: (866) 285-9496
Stable Office Telephone: (561) 906-6668

Entries: Showgroundslive.com

Officials:

Manager:  Lala Land Productions, LLC, James Lala  (561) 906-6668 – jdlala@aol.com
Secretaries: Cindy Bozan and Randi Muster
Veterinarian: Reid and Associates
Farrier: Ignacio Cardenas
Stabling: James Lala
Judge: Dee Thomas, Wellington, FL
Course Designer: Gerry Briggs, Smyrna, TN

Directions to Jim Brandon Equestrian Center:

FROM I-95
Exit Forest Hill Blvd. Go west on Forest Hill Blvd. for approximately six (6) miles. After passing Pinehurst Dr., make the next left into Okeeheelee Park South.

FROM the NORTH on FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE
Exit #97 – Southern Blvd. After toll booth, turn left onto Pike Rd. (South). Make a left onto Southern Blvd. (East) and go to Jog Road. Make a right onto Jog Road (South) to Forest Hill Blvd. Make a right onto Forest Hill Blvd. (West). After passing Pinehurst Dr., make a left into Okeeheelee Park South.

FROM the SOUTH on FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE
Exit #93 – Lake Worth Rd. and go east to Pinehurst Dr. Make a left onto Pinehurst Dr. (North) and go to Forest Hill Blvd. Make a left onto Forest Hill Blvd. (West). Make the next left into Okeeheelee Park South.

FROM the WEST on FOREST HILL BLVD.
Cross over Florida’s Turnpike and make a right into Okeeheelee Park South.

Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International

MEDIA CONTACT:
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
12012 South Shore Blvd #105
Wellington, FL 33414
561-753-3389 (phone)
561-753-3386 (fax)
pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.com
PhelpsMediaGroup.com

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James Lala’s First Citrus Series Horse Show Just around the Corner

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Citrus Series signature orange ribbons.

A Fun, Convenient and Affordable Way to Get Show Mileage

Wellington, FL – January 1, 2014 – Start 2014 on the right track. Plan to show at the inaugural Citrus Series Horse Show January 3-4, 2014, a very unique, quality show series especially tailored for developing horses and riders.

When developing Citrus Series Horse Shows, organizer James Lala listened to the requests of trainers and riders he’s heard over the years. And recently, he heard that trainers and riders want more warm-up classes, so he added hunter and jumper warm-ups. The Citrus Series signature orange ribbons will be awarded for hunter warm-ups for scores over 70 points and for jumper warm-ups for fault-free rounds.

The unique features of the show are designed to help trainers, developing horses and riders achieve their goals. Ponies may be ridden by professionals and adults. If time permits, competitors can do do-overs to make certain horse and rider leave the ring with a positive learning experience. A user-friendly class schedule makes it easy for ship-ins and sale horse identifiers provide an opportunity to market sale horses.

Friday night features jumpers under the lights starting at 6 p.m. Come and hang out and enjoy the jumpers at a great facility.

While you’re at the show make sure you get a bite to eat. The Citrus Series gourmet food vendor, International Classic Cuisines, will offer a great menu and fresh roasted Kona coffee. Chef Marlene Wong Walton is a graduate of the Culinary Academy Le Cordon Bleu in San Francisco. Expect better than the average horse show fare!

Owners, breeders, riders, trainers and their assistants are encouraged to bring their up-and-coming horses and riders to come experience Citrus Series, at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, a close, convenient high quality facility. Jim Brandon Equestrian Center is located just a three miles/five minutes from the intersection of 441 and Forest Hill Boulevard.

Call us at: (561) 906-6668 if you need a shipper.

For entries, go to Showgroundslive.com or call (561) 906-6668.

Click here for the prize list.

For more about the Citrus Series, go to www.citrusseries.com.

2014 Citrus Series Fast Facts:

What:  New high-quality horse show series especially for developing horses and riders needing mileage.

Where: Jim Brandon Equestrian Center
7500 Forest Hill Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL

When: Inaugural Show January 3-4, 2014
Friday: Schooling and Jumpers under the Lights
Saturday: Hunters Jumpers and Equitation

Contact Information:

Before Show
Telephone: (561) 906-6668
Email: jdlala@aol.com

During Show
Show Office: (859) 608-3709
Fax: (866) 285-9496
Stable Office Telephone: (561) 906-6668

Entries: Showgroundslive.com

Officials:

Manager:  Lala Land Productions, LLC, James Lala  (561) 906-6668 – jdlala@aol.com
Secretaries: Cindy Bozan and Randi Muster
Veterinarian: Reid and Associates
Farrier: Ignacio Cardenas
Stabling: James Lala
Judge: Dee Thomas, Wellington, FL
Course Designer: Gerry Briggs, Smyrna, TN

Directions to Jim Brandon Equestrian Center:

FROM I-95
Exit Forest Hill Blvd. Go west on Forest Hill Blvd. for approximately six (6) miles. After passing Pinehurst Dr., make the next left into Okeeheelee Park South.

FROM the NORTH on FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE
Exit #97 – Southern Blvd. After toll booth, turn left onto Pike Rd. (South). Make a left onto Southern Blvd. (East) and go to Jog Road. Make a right onto Jog Road (South) to Forest Hill Blvd. Make a right onto Forest Hill Blvd. (West). After passing Pinehurst Dr., make a left into Okeeheelee Park South.

FROM the SOUTH on FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE
Exit #93 – Lake Worth Rd. and go east to Pinehurst Dr. Make a left onto Pinehurst Dr. (North) and go to Forest Hill Blvd. Make a left onto Forest Hill Blvd. (West). Make the next left into Okeeheelee Park South.

FROM the WEST on FOREST HILL BLVD.
Cross over Florida’s Turnpike and make a right into Okeeheelee Park South.

Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International

MEDIA CONTACT:
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
12012 South Shore Blvd #105
Wellington, FL 33414
561-753-3389 (phone)
561-753-3386 (fax)
pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.com
PhelpsMediaGroup.com

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Prize List Now Online for James Lala’s Citrus Series at Jim Brandon

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Show Series Offers Unique Opportunities for Developing Horses and Riders

Wellington, FL – December 8, 2013 – The prize list for the inaugural Citrus Series Show January 3-4 is now available online. This unique, quality show series gives developing horses and riders a low-key vehicle to get show mileage so they can grow and progress. Interesting features of the show include do-over options and sale-horse identification stickers on back numbers. Another unique opportunity is that Citrus Series will permit ponies to be ridden by adults and professionals.

Click here for the prize list.

“So many people tell me they are looking for this type of experience,” said James Lala, Citrus Series Manager. “We are offering jumper classes at night, outside under the lights during the winter season. We hope that owners, riders, trainers and their assistants will bring their up-and-coming horses and riders to come experience Citrus Series, at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, a wonderful facility.”

For more about the Citrus Series, go to www.citrusseries.com.

2014 Citrus Series Fast Facts:

What:  New high-quality horse show series especially for developing horses and riders needing mileage.

Where: Jim Brandon Equestrian Center
7500 Forest Hill Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL

When: Inaugural Show January 3-4, 2014
Friday: Schooling and Jumpers under the Lights
Saturday: Hunters Jumpers and Equitation

Contact Information:

Before Show
Telephone: (561) 906-6668
Email: jdlala@aol.com

During Show
Show Office: (859) 608-3709
Fax: (866) 285-9496
Stable Office Telephone: (561) 906-6668

Entries: Showgroundslive.com

Officials:

Manager:  Lala Land Productions, LLC, James Lala  (561) 906-6668 – jdlala@aol.com
Secretaries: Cindy Bozan and Randi Muster
Veterinarian: Reid and Associates
Farrier: Ignacio Cardenas
Stabling: James Lala
Judge: Dee Thomas, Wellington, FL
Course Designer: Gerry Briggs, Smyrna, TN

Directions to Jim Brandon Equestrian Center:

FROM I-95
Exit Forest Hill Blvd. Go west on Forest Hill Blvd. for approximately six (6) miles. After passing Pinehurst Dr., make the next left into Okeeheelee Park South.

FROM the NORTH on FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE
Exit #97 – Southern Blvd. After toll booth, turn left onto Pike Rd. (South). Make a left onto Southern Blvd. (East) and go to Jog Road. Make a right onto Jog Road (South) to Forest Hill Blvd. Make a right onto Forest Hill Blvd. (West). After passing Pinehurst Dr., make a left into Okeeheelee Park South.

FROM the SOUTH on FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE
Exit #93 – Lake Worth Rd. and go east to Pinehurst Dr. Make a left onto Pinehurst Dr. (North) and go to Forest Hill Blvd. Make a left onto Forest Hill Blvd. (West). Make the next left into Okeeheelee Park South.

FROM the WEST on FOREST HILL BLVD.
Cross over Florida’s Turnpike and make a right into Okeeheelee Park South.

Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International

MEDIA CONTACT:
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
12012 South Shore Blvd #105
Wellington, FL 33414
561-753-3389 (phone)
561-753-3386 (fax)
pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.com
PhelpsMediaGroup.com

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James Lala’s Citrus Series to Debut in January at Jim Brandon

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New Show Series Offers Experience for Developing Horses and Riders

Wellington, FL – November 28, 2013 – A new hunter, jumper and equitation, monthly, year-round show series will debut in Wellington on January 3-4 at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. Founded by veteran trainer and owner of Wellington Quarantine James Lala, the Citrus Series is inspired by a need he sees in the horse show community: a show series that gives developing horses and riders a low-key vehicle to get show mileage so they can grow and progress.

“The point of these shows is to provide a quality experience for developing horses and riders who have their sights on AA shows like WEF,” said Lala.  “Our focus is to help horses and riders improve, rather than earn points, and do it affordably.”

The mission of the Citrus Series is to offer riders and horses a competitive setting where they can learn, helping them advance their skills and confidence, encouraging the best horsemanship while offering an engaging, fun and safe experience.

“So many people tell me they are looking for this type of experience,” said Lala. “We hope trainers and their assistants will bring their up-and-coming horses and riders to check it out. We are offering jumper classes at night, outside under the lights. We welcome everyone to come to Jim Brandon, get a bite to eat and enjoy a fun evening.”

For more about the Citrus Series, go to www.citrusseries.com.

2014 Citrus Series Fast Facts:

What:  New high-quality horse show series especially for developing horses and riders needing mileage.

Where: Jim Brandon Equestrian Center
7500 Forest Hill Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL

When: First show – January 3-4, 2014

Contact: James Lala (561) 906-6668 – jdlala@aol.com

Judge: Dee Thomas, Wellington, FL

Course Designer: Gerry Briggs, East Bridgewater, Mass

Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International

MEDIA CONTACT:
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
12012 South Shore Blvd #105
Wellington, FL 33414
561-753-3389 (phone)
561-753-3386 (fax)
pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.com
PhelpsMediaGroup.com