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Federation Equestre Internationale News
| 11th January 2003 |
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Federation
Equestre Internationale News
FEI
GANDINI WORLD JUMPING RIDERS RANKINGS
The World Rankings List No 24 includes events from
1 January to 31 December 2002.
Ludger Beerbaum (GER), is the undisputed leader
of the rankings since their introduction in January
2001. The winner of the Top Ten Final last December
in Geneva, has a total of 3479 points. His runner-up
Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) is now more than 1000 points
behind.
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FEI
BCM WORLD DRESSAGE RIDERS RANKINGS
Ulla Salzgeber (GER) still leads the World Dressage Rankings
with 79.856, ahead of Nadine Capellmann and Lisa Wilcox.
The latest increased her score from 8.208 at the end of
November to 78.623, thanks to her victory in Frankfurt,
where, with Relevant 5, she won the Grand Prix and the Kür
with a score of 81.31%.
FEI WORLD CUP JUMPING
Pessoa leads the World Cup standings
Rodrigo Pessoa leads the World Cup standings of the Western
European League with 58 points since Geneva CSI-W last December.
His runner up Markus Merschformann is getting closer, with
a total of 53 points further to his victory in Mechelen.
IN MEMORIAM
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| 11th January 2003 |
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The
Art of Long Reining.....
By Katarina Antens-Miller
In early December, Bo Jenå a world renowned expert
on training horses from the ground using long reining
techniques as well as training and showing sport horses
"in-hand" for inspections and breed shows
held a clinic at Los Alamos Dressage Center in Freehold,
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"Long
reining is a very important training component of the classical
dressage discipline. It is an excellent tool to improve
collection and suppleness as well as to teach horses to
really accept the outside rein without interference from
the weight of a rider", said Dr. Gail Hoff-Carmona,
owner and director of Los Alamos Dressage Center
The
weather on this December day was bone-chilling cold, which
did not seem to bother Jenå, a native of Sweden and
director of the dressage program at Flyinge, the National
Stud of Sweden, at all. Jenå seemed right at home
in the cold and most of the audience opted to wrap themselves
in horse blankets in order to remain in the arena with him
instead of staying in the heated observation room. They
watched intently as this true master of horsemanship demonstrated
the use of long reins with everything from green horses
to those working in high collection.
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| 11th January 2003 |
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Keeping
On The Trot - Homeopathy For Horses
Think
of homeopathy, and you will probably imagine a growing
area of human medicine attracting a wider audience every
day. While more and more people are turning to homeopaths
for treatments that are a valid alternative to those
supplied by their doctors, there are a growing number
of horse owners who are making the homeopathic choice
for their animals too.
Enter
Crossgates Farm, which has set up a service whereby
owners of horses and ponies can access advice and products
for the homeopathic treatment of their animals - including
a list of homeopathic vets. Crossgates Farm provides
a wide range of homeopathic products designed to not
only treat problems, but also to prevent them. In association
with these products is a far-reaching network of advice
and a series of publications aimed at educating horse
owners about the homeopathic route.
Horse
owners from across the country will be able to see how
the homeopathic approach could benefit their animals
at the Midlands Equine Fair to be held at the Three
Counties Showground, Malvern, on 8 and 9 March 2003. |
Julie
Dodgson is one of the founders of Crossgates. She said:
"We set the business up to create an awareness among
animal owners about homeopathy as an alternative to more
traditional veterinary routes - many people have found that
their animals had adverse reactions to antibiotics and conventional
medicines. We have been exploring and learning everyday
since we began, and the number of horse owners turning to
homeopathic remedies and preventions has grown rapidly in
that time. Over and over we are finding that it is the homeopathic
route that achieves the best effects."
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| 11th January 2003 |
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The
USET is Proud to Present the $25,000 Intervet/USET
Reining All Star Series
Gladstone,
NJ—January 10, 2003—The USET is pleased
to announce a new and innovative program called
the Intervet/USET Reining All Star Series showcasing
the top Reining horses and riders in the country!
The series was developed by the USET in an effort
to promote an even greater awareness of the sport
of Reining.
In 2003, two $25,000-added Intervet/USET Open Reining
classes will be held as part of the All Star Series
at Equus America, Houston, TX on February 9 and
at Equus America in Kansas City, MO on April 27.
USET Executive Director Bonnie Jenkins is looking
forward to the new program.
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“We
are really excited about the Intervet/USET Reining All Star
Series,” said Jenkins. “A whole new audience will
be introduced to this exciting sport at Equus America and
the $25,000 purse should attract the best reining horses
and riders in the country.”
Equus
America is one of the most dynamic equine events ever to
be presented in this country. Equus America will highlight
all aspects of the equine world with some of the most highly
respected and talented clinicians, trainers and competitors
along with an extensive Trade Show offering visitors, exhibitors,
competitors and educators the very best of everything equine.
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| 11th January 2003 |
 Can-Am
All Breeds Equine Emporium
The
first annual Can-Am All Breeds Equine Emporium, the first
of its kind ever in Canada, is fast approaching. Of interest
to horse enthusiasts of all ages, the four-day show will
be held from March 13-16, 2003 at the Western Fair Grounds
in London, Ontario.
Panel discussions involving some of the world’s leading
researchers, veterinarians and vaccine manufacturers will
address major topics ranging from West Nile disease to drug
testing, nutrition and lameness.
“With an estimated 300,000 horses and 50,000 farms
presently in Ontario, we feel there is definitely a need
for a high-quality show of this type,” said Paul Maguire,
President of Cam-Am Marketing. “It is a tremendous
opportunity to bring together a large number of equine experts
in one venue to promote the horse industry in Canada.”
More than 90 expert speakers and 260 presentations in different
disciplines are on the agenda. Hall of Fame jockey Sandy
Hawley and training specialists GaWaNi Pony Boy, Clinton
Anderson, and Chris Irwin are just a few of the names who
will take part. Many breeds of horses will also be showcased
on the grounds and in demonstrations throughout the event.
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AHJF
Hunter Classic Spectacular Features Top Show Hunters
January
10, 2003 -- Wellington, Florida -- On February 15,
2003 the seventh annual American Hunter-Jumper Foundation
(AHJF) Hunter Classic Spectacular will be featured
under the lights in Wellington, FL. Started in 1997,
the Hunter Classic has become the class to be in
for hunter riders. This event features the amateur,
junior and professional champion and reserve champion
show hunter horses and riders who have qualified
from preliminary competitions held during the weeklong
Winter Equestrian Festival, February 12-15.
The AHJF Hunter Classic Spectacular is a target
event for many hunter riders. “I can tell you
riders scramble to get into this class,” explains
Geoff Teall, AHJF President.
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The
event takes place at night in the large grassy International
Arena and attracts a huge spectator attendance both on the
grass ledges surrounding the arena and at the tented dinner,
which is the AHJF’s major annual fundraiser. The arena
is lower than where the spectators are seated offering viewers
a great chance to see the competition. There is no charge
to come through the gates. So, everyone is welcome to come
and enjoy the evening.
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| 11th January 2003 |
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New
Jersey Court Again Nullifies USET Corporate Actions
After
hearing oral argument, the Superior Court of New Jersey
today granted summary judgment in favor of Alan Balch,
the President of USA Equestrian, the National Equestrian
Federation of the United States, declaring that the
new bylaws which were adopted by the United States
Equestrian Team in September and October 2001 are
null and void.
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| 11th January 2003 |
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USET
Approves Modifications to Show Jumping Computer
List
Changes
Made In Determining Value of European Classes
Gladstone, NJ—January 10, 2003—As requested
by U.S. show jumping riders, the United States Equestrian
Team (USET) has approved modifications to its weekly
Show Jumping Computer List that will include a new
method for determining the value of Grand Prix classes
held in Europe.
Previously,
all European classes had a pre-assigned value based
on the FEI computer list; class value was not affected
by the caliber of competitors in the class. With
the modifications, the value of all classes, regardless
of location, will be based on the current ranking
of horse-and-rider combinations competing in the
class, with only the top 50 finishers in the class
to count.
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| 10th January 2003 |
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Top
sire Demonstrator joins Stallion AI Services
Demonstrator,
the international grand prix dressage stallion and leading
sire of competition horses in all disciplines, will
be standing with Tullis Matson of Stallion AI Services
for the 2003 stud season.
Owned
by Mrs Elizabeth Walkinshaw of the Broadstone Stud and
formerly ridden by Ferdi Eilberg, Demonstrator has been
ranked number one dressage sire on the prestigious British
Horse Database ranking for the past three years.
Demonstrator
has many notable progeny currently achieving considerable
success across the spectrum of equestrian sporting disciplines.
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| 10th January 2003 |
Dressage
World Cup at San Patrignano
For
the second consecutive year, the only Italian qualifier
for the FEI Dressage World Cup will take place in San Patrignano.
From Saturday 25th to Sunday 26th 2003, the indoor arena
of the leading community in Europe for the rehabilitation
and social re-integration of drug addicts will host the
Italian stage of the most important international dressage
competition: the FEI World Cup.
The
event, as underlined by Giacomo Muccioli, responsible of
San Patrignano's sports events, will open a very important
year for the rehabilitation community founded by Vincenzo
Muccioli in 1978. "In 2003 San Patrignano will celebrate
its 25th anniversary. It is indeed a very important goal
for all of us and not only for its symbolic meaning: since
1978 we have welcomed 18.000 guests, most of them enjoying
today a drug-free existence. During these years our community
has become a significant cultural and methodological point
of reference for all those operating in the field of drug
addiction. Thanks to our horse linked activities, such as
breeding and the organisation of International jumping and
dressage competitions, we have been able to spread our message
and let people learn about the human and social reality
of San Patrignano. Furthermore, the FEI Dressage World Cup
represents the first stage of a path taking us to host the
2005 European Jumping Show Championships: an unprecedented
event in the history of sports."
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| 10th January 2003 |
Ekstein
Ranked as the World's 38th Best Sire
According to a report just released by the World Breeding
Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH), Morningside Stud's
stallion Ekstein is ranked as the world's 38th best sire
for producing international Grand Prix showjumpers for 2001
- 2002. Ekstein is also the top sire standing in Ireland
for producing the most offspring competing successfully
in international Grand Prix classes.
Only
two stallions currently standing in Ireland have made the
list of the world's top 40 showjumping sires for 2001-2002:
Touchdown (born 1982) is ranked 35th and Ekstein (born 1986)
is ranked 38th. Whereas Touchdown has only two progeny that
contributed to his ranking (Liscalgot at 18 and A Touch
of Romance at 1180), Ekstein has four offspring in the exclusive
list of the world's top international Grand Prix showjumpers
(Joel at 56, King at 203, Kasmir at 317, and L'Unique at
1149). Another interesting fact is that the great progenitor
Voltaire (born 1979 and therefore seven years older than
Ekstein) is ranked 37th, just one position ahead of Ekstein.
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| 10th January 2003 |
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O'Connor
To Receive USA Equestrian Sportsmanship Award
David
J. O'Connor of The Plains, VA, has been named as the
recipient of the 2002 USA Equestrian Sportsmanship
Award. The Walter B. Devereux Trophy will be presented
to him at the Pegasus Dinner, January 17, at the Marriott
Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington, KY, as part of the
USA Equestrian Annual Meeting.
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The USA Equestrian Executive Committee and USA Equestrian
Affiliated National Association Presidents and Executive
Directors on the USA Equestrian Board, submit nominations
for the recipient of the Devereux Award. The nominees are
returned to the Executive Committee and voted on by secret
ballot.
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further details
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| 10th January 2003 |
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CSI*
Marmande (Fra)
17- 19 January 2003
Anneliese Prag Based in Elne, FRANCE, Graham Lovegrove
From Halstead, ESSEX and Alex Newsham Based in Saint
Valery En Caux, FRANCE have been authorised to compete
at the above-mentioned show
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| 10th January 2003 |
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Jeffery
Receives Fifth Course Designer Of The Year Award
Richard
Jeffery of Dorsett, UK, has been selected as the recipient
of the Mr. & Mrs. William C. Cox Memorial Trophy
as the 2002 Show Jumping Course Designer of the Year
for the fifth time. He also received this award in
1989, 1990, 1994 and 1999.
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Courses
designed by Jeffery included courses at the Kentucky Spring
Classic (Lexington, KY), Bayer/USET Festival of Champions
(Gladstone, NJ) and the Pennsylvania National (Harrisburg,
PA).
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| 10th January 2003 |
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Show
Jumping Results: CSI* Goes Netherlands 9- 11January
2003
Table
A 1m30 Classic
1)
LABOR'S VDL ON LINE; JUR VRIELING (NED), 2) LUTE P;
LEON THIJSSEN (NED), 3) OPTICAL ILLUSION; ALBERT ZOER
(NED)
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| 10th January 2003 |
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CSI-W
Leipzig (Ger)
23 - 26 January 2003
Richard Davenport Based in Valkenswaard, NETHERLANDS
and Michael Whitaker From Whatton, NOTTS have been authorised
to compete at the above-mentioned show. Please
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| 9th January 2003 |
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North
American Gypsy Horse Convention
April
8-9, 2003 will be the first ever Gypsy Horse convention
in North America. The purpose of this meeting is to
establish a registry and organization for the breed,
the first official registry for this kind of horse
outside of Europe. The meeting is to be held just
preceding the "Equine Affaire" event in
Columbus, Ohio, which will proudly host the largest
group of gypsy horses ever gathered before the public
in the USA.
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further details
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| 9th January 2003 |
Abaco
Barbary Horse Update
Dear
Friends of the Abaco Barbary Horse,
We
just finished spending four days 'in the field' with KC
LaPierre, <http://www.the naturalequine.com> a specialist
in barefoot hoof care. KC was assisted by Robyn Lord. Frank
Bell, a Horse Whisperer, <http://www.horsewhisperer.com>
who has helped us with the wild horses for the last two
years, was also in the thick of things along with his wife
and assistant Alexandra. Anthony Bostwick, President of
the Friends of the Abaco Barbary Horse also spent time in
the field, provided accommodations for KC and Robyn (and
van parking space for Frank and Alex) and hosted some truly
memorable meals for the team.
Our
first problem was finding the horses. For whatever reason
(and I haven't found one yet) both the two main bands and
the others decided, about two months ago, to pretty much
disregard the pattern of movements they have followed for
nearly two years although Altair's band still stayed quite
close to pattern. They are roaming to all corners of the
farm, have been found back in the forest on both sides of
the farm (including marching up and down what will be the
main road of the preserve) and in general have made themselves
scarce. So we spent many hours just roaming the farm looking
for the horses, with 'spotters' in the backs of pick ups
looking up and down endless rows of trees. It's amazing
just how often waving banana leaves look like waving manes.
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| 9th January 2003 |
More
Than 13 Countries to Compete at The 2003 Winter Equestrian
Festival
Wellington,
Florida – January 8, 2003 -- With over $3 million in
prize money at stake, The 2003 Winter Equestrian Festival
has attracted horses and riders from more than 13 countries.
Beginning on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at The Palm Beach
Polo Equestrian Club in Wellington, over 4,000 horses and
over 6,000 riders, trainers, owners and grooms will gear
up for the seven-week Wellington competitions.
As
the premier horse show venue in the United States, The Winter
Equestrian Festival, now in its 31st year, is regarded by
equestrians around the world as the place to horse show
from January through March of each year. In addition to
the United States, the very best horses and riders from
countries such as Canada, Venezuela, Argentina, France,
Saudi Arabia, Australia, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand,
Russia, Belgium and Denmark will be in Wellington competing.
This will include teams showing in the equestrian disciplines
of hunters, jumpers and dressage.
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| 9th January 2003 |
2003
Brookhill Steeplechase Announces New Office, New Leadership
RALEIGH,
NC- The Triangle’s only Steeplechase has a new sales
office and a new Race Chairman for its eleventh season.
Will Stanley was elected Race Chairman for the 2003 Brookhill
Steeplechase, whose sales office has moved to the Aspen
Building within the Highwoods Office Park in North Raleigh.
This year’s race is scheduled for Saturday May 3, 2003
on Brookhill Farm in Clayton, NC.
Stanley
has been active in the marketing and site operations of
the Steeplechase for the past several years and brings experience
as a former Publicity Director for the Raleigh Jaycees.
Partnering with sponsorship marketing firm Wisse, Hollman
& Co., Stanley and the Brookhill Steeplechase are excited
about the upcoming season.
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details
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| 8th January 2003 |
DR
Trophies
Darlow
Rosettes launches brand new Trophy Web Site
January 2003 sees the launch of the new DR Trophies web
site at www.outstanding-awards.co.uk A division of Darlow
Rosettes, DR Trophies has been set up to make it even easier
for new and existing customers to buy top-quality trophies
on-line.
A full range of awards and trophies is available -- from
small figurines and medals to the finest silver-plated sports
cups. All sports are catered for, including football, golf
and fishing. DR Trophies are competitively priced and an
engraving service is also available.
Items can be quickly and easily ordered on-line and come
with the high standards of service associated with Darlow
Rosettes.
Rowan Darlow, DR Trophies Sales and Marketing Manager, says,
"We sell a lot of trophies through our main business,
Darlow Rosettes, and we now want to open this up to everyone
who buys trophies. We offer top-quality trophies at affordable
prices and with the excellent standards of service that
keep our customers coming back."
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details
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| 8th January 2003 |
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USA
Equestrian Issues Statement On National Indoor Finals
In
response to numerous inquiries from its membership,
USA Equestrian, the National Equestrian Federation,
issued the following statement regarding the current
promotion underway for an event known as the "National
Indoor Finals," scheduled for September 17-21,
2003, in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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| 7th January 2003 |
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Brooke
Hospital for Animals acts to help neglected foals
Thousands
of foals as young as two weeks of age may be taken
from their mothers and sold at markets across India,
says the British-based charity Brooke Hospital for
Animals. Many of these foals, which are being sold
as working animals, could be taken away only days
after birth.
Joy
Pritchard, veterinary advisor for the charity, has
witnessed this trade first-hand at the Looniyawas
equine market in Jaipur, India. She describes the
devastating impact this trade has on these vulnerable
animals: "Foals, some as young as 15 days old,
barely able to survive without their mothers' milk,
are tied up side by side in long lines waiting to
be sold. They have no choice but to nibble at the
piles of dried grass placed in front of them, or chew
in vain at each other's manes.
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“When
the sun moves round, there is no respite from the heat and
dust except a quick drink of water given whenever the owner
remembers them. All too often they are forgotten.
While
teams of vets from Brooke Hospital for Animals stand by
to offer free veterinary treatment and advice on equine
care, the charity, which has been working in India since
1992, has reported a growing problem in the trade of young
foals in Jaipur. It now fears that if this trade is replicated
at horse fairs across India, thousands of foals could suffer
the same fate. “In Jaipur, we worm foals, treat wounds
and put pressure on owners to offer more water,” continues
Pritchard. “But there are dealers who are prepared
to offer very young foals, taken abruptly from their mothers,
to anyone who will pay the price.”
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| 7th January 2003 |
Mars
Acquires Spillers Speciality Feeds
Mars
announces that it has completed the acquisition of the whole
of the share capital of Spillers Speciality Feeds Limited.
Spillers Speciality Feeds was formed as a result of a management
buy out in 1998 from Dalgety and produces a range of equine
nutrition products at its mill in Milton Keynes. The company
is a leading supplier of equine feeds and supplements in
the UK market and enjoys considerable international success,
shown by the fact that the company supplied thirteen of
the national equestrian teams in the Sydney Olympic Games.
Mars
already operates a small but successful international equine
business in the UK, Germany and Australia under the WINERGY®
brand. The acquisition of the Spillers business represents
a major expansion of these interests and provides a sound
basis for international growth.
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| 7th January 2003 |
Horse
Industry Adds Over A Half Billion Dollars Annually To Palm
Beach County’s Economy
Wellington,
Florida – January 6, 2003 -- The 2003 Winter Equestrian
Festival, now in its 31st year, will begin on Wednesday,
January 22, 2003 at The Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club
in Wellington. The Festival, which will remain in Wellington
for seven weeks before moving on to Tampa for the last three
weeks, brings over 4,000 horses and over 6,000 riders, trainers,
owners and grooms to Palm Beach County.
Wellington has long been considered the equestrian capitol
of the United States, and the Festival, the preeminent horse
show. With over $3 million in prize money at stake this
year, one can expect to see the best horses and riders in
the world competing for a place in the winner’s circle.
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| 7th January 2003 |
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The
PERA Ball
The
PERA Ball, featuring the 2002 World Event Rider Ranking
Awards, is to be held on Saturday 22nd February 2003,
at Newbury Racecourse.
The
evening starts at 7.30pm with a champagne reception,
generously sponsored by Bouvet Ladubay, and will also
include the Grand Raffle and Auction, with many exclusive
prizes to be won!
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details
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| 7th January 2003 |
State Line Tack Teams Up with HITS as Official Sponsor of
Adult Amateur Hunter Division
SAUGERTIES, NY (January 6, 2003)-Horse Shows In The
Sun (HITS) announced today that State Line Tack is the official
sponsor of the Adult Amateur Hunter Division for all of
HITS horse shows during the 2003 season. The division will
be called the State Line Tack Adult Amateur Hunter Division.
Headquartered
in Phoenix, Arizona, State Line Tack is the equine industry's
lead supplier of tack, apparel and supplies for the horse
and rider. For twenty-nine years, State Line Tack has supported
countless riders as they sat on their first horse, took
their first riding lesson and entered their first show.
By working with HITS, the largest producer of hunter/jumper
horse shows, State Line Tack hopes to address the changing
needs of equestrians while helping to raise the standard
of the sport.
Tom
Struzzieri, owner and president of HITS, is delighted to
welcome State Line Tack as an official sponsor. "State
Line Tack is a strong promoter of equestrian sport on both
the local and national levels, and we are particularly pleased
to partner with State Line Tack to promote the Adult Amateur
Hunters. By combining our different areas of expertise,
we hope to further encourage and enhance the Hunter sport."
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| 6th January 2003 |
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The
Riding Tree: Influencing The Horse
WAVERLY,
WVOnly when riders progress to the top of the riding
tree are they finally capable of influencing a horse
to teach it something new or to remind it about something
it already knows. Their communication is clear enough
and accurate enough that they can use the language
of aids pressures to show the horse new shapes. They
have developed an independent seat and muscle memory
of the correct aids. They have developed a sense of
timing. They have independent control of each body
part so they can apply any aid with varying degrees
of pressure. As the horse moves underneath them, they
relax and follow its motion in perfect balance.
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When
we train horses, the first step is showing them what we
want them to do. Then we can ask them to do what we've shown
them. Once they fully understand what we are asking, we
can tell them to do it. If we know they understand what
we are telling them but they refuse to do it, we can enforce
our request.
Beginning
riders can only ask their horses for shapes and movements
because they lack the necessary skills to demand more. At
this stage, many instructors use forgiving Goldie Oldies
to help riders learn to relax, find their balance, and learn
to follow the horse's motion. As they progress up the riding
tree and learn to both apply and coordinate their aids,
riders can begin telling their horses what to do. By interpreting
the horse's response, they can continue improving their
coordination skills. By riding many different kinds of horses,
they deepen their skills. At the lower levels on the riding
tree, their horses are their teachers.
When
riders become very good at coordinating the aids, they become
capable of influencing the horse. Now they can show a baby
green horse what to do or
enforcing the requests made of a spoiled horse to retrain
it. They have the necessary skills to use artificial aids
like a whip or spurs to reinforce their requests without
ruining their communication with the horse. The riders have
now become capable of teaching.
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6th January 2003
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Show
Jumping Results: CSI* Zuidbroek Netherlands 2 - 4 January
2003
Gemeente
Menterwolde- Prize, 1m35 Table A against the clock
1) VS Now Or Never; Piet Raijmakers Sr. (NED), 2) Odierike;
Albert Zoer (NED), 3) Leonora 3; Oliver Ross (GER),
4) Polanski; Neal Fearon (IRL)
4Noord Zee Olie-Prize, 1m35 Table A with Jump Off
1) VS Now Or Never; Piet Raijmakers Sr. (NED), 2) Polanski;
Neal Fearon (IRL), 3) Odessa SB; Ann De Bie (BEL)
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| 5th January 2003 |
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The
Criollo horse, handiness and endurance
The
chosen mount of legendary Gauchos, the Criollo horse
is the symbol of equestrian cultures in Latin America.
This hardy little horse is exceptionally easy-handling.
To invoke its name is to fuel dreams of adventure…
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The
Criollo horse or breed, literally "creole", has
no actual name of its own. It is the direct descendant of
horses brought to the New World since the arrival of Columbus,
imported by Spanish conquistadores during the XVIth century
and notably by Don Pedro Mendoza, founder of Buenos Aires,
in 1535. Many of these war horses escaped or were abandoned,
and rapidly returned to a more primal state in an environment
perfect for their development, the Pampa. For the next four
centuries, the Criollo breed adapted itself to the vast
South American plains through the pitiless process of natural
selection. This adaptation to the rude conditions of life
on the Pampa was determined by selective factors acting
on wild populations, which permitted them to develop qualities
of physical hardiness and resistance to diseases.
Used
for working cattle by the Gauchos, the Criollo is still
an element in the daily work of peones, the herders and
cowboys of South America that prize the horse for its hardiness,
endurance and strong physical condition.
The Criollo
is also appreciated in many traditional equestrian games
, including polo, a national sport in Argentina. Only in
the realm of outdoor nature riding can the full pleasure
of riding a Criollo be experienced. It is a horse made for
the great outdoors, ideal for long voyages or trail rides,
trekking or western riding. Extremely easy-handling, its
training as a cattle worker or even war horse seem a part
of the not-so-distant past.
Concerning its temperament, the Criollo can be fearless
and independent. It is often said that the Criollo is a
one-man horse; it is often very affectionate, but doesn't
trust just anybody. Once trust is established, it gives
all of itself with amazing courage and tenacity. It fears
nothing and goes absolutely anywhere!
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