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Huge
Saddle Theft From R&R Country - Saddles Valued at £34,000
The
Training Tree: Impulsion
The
Irish Draught Horse
Samsung
Super League Coming Your Way Very Soon!
Federation Equestre Internationale News
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Another
triumph for Adam Shereston, the man who helps horses
and humans in a paranormal way.
With
a reputation that is known throughout the UK, Adam Shereston's
latest success has now catapulted him into the headlines
once again. The gifted individual has baffled medical
science on many previous occassions. This time with
his latest success, the proof is in the pictures with
veterinary x-ray scan results. |
Mrs
Maria Stewart, who lives near Sudbury, Suffolk, had given
up hope that her 17.3h hunter would ever recover from a
severe hock tendon injury and despite a major operation
and further intensive treatment, Samson failed to come sound
and the injury failed to heal. The initial x-rays taken
showed the intensive damage to Samson's hock. With Samson
still very lame, further x-rays were taken 8months later
to see if the injury showed any signs of repairing. The
results came back exactly the same with no signs of healing
at all.
Having given up hope of any recovery, Mrs Stewart read an
article about Adam Shereston's abilities, and previous results
he had with horses. Without any hesitation she contacted
him to see if he would be able to help Samson. After Adam's
first visit, which latest for about 2hours, Samson had gone
from hopping lame, to almost sound. A further visit was
made, again lasting about 2 hours, with this visit, Samson
seemed to became sound.
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| 3rd May 2003 |
Groundbreaking
Survival Effort By Cleveland Bay Horse Society
IN
a groundbreaking effort to ensure the survival of the Cleveland
Bay, a unique initiative has been launched by the Rare Breeds
Survival Trust (RBST) and the breed society.
Semen
is to be collected from a carefully selected cross section
of Cleveland Bay stallions and then frozen to assist with
the survival and growth of the breed.
The
10-year programme will see the Cleveland Bay Breed Society
working in conjunction with the Rare Breeds Survival Trust
(RBST) to ensure that stallions submitted represent the
broadest genetic diversity in the live population.
All
stallions will need to be registered and have an accurate
minimum three-generation pedigree.
Charles
Medforth, President of the Cleveland Bay Horse Society said:
"We are delighted to be working with the RBST and feel
very fortunate to have their technical expertise to help
us with the survival of the breed."
The
RBST National ReGENEration Appeal has been set up in direct
response to the FMD outbreak. Although horses and ponies
were not susceptible, the devastating effects of the 2001
epidemic highlighted the need for adequate reserves of genetic
reserves for all species and breeds listed by the RBST.
Currently
the RBST has no equine genetic material in store and funds
have been made available to start collecting semen this
year. The long term aim is to collect semen from 25 stallions
from each of the equine breeds currently listed by the Trust.
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| 3rd May 2003 |
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Something
Horrible On Nancy's Cart!
Nancy
the Welsh cob is a familiar sight on the streets of
capital, usually trotting happily along pulling a cart
of fruit and veg' to one of the busy London markets.
Nancy,
whose pedigree title is Acacia Black Lady, recently
found herself towing an altogether less appealing load,
however.
Britain's
grisliest leisure attraction The London Dungeon recruited
Nancy's services, and those of her driver 19-year-old
Jonathan Edwards and his 15-year-old brother Jimmy,
to help spread news around the city of a new show based
on The Great Plague of 1665. |
Hence
Nancy, who is stabled in Enfield, was hitched up to a plague
cart…decked with ragged mannequins, skulls and bones,
and carrying Dungeon actresses Kelly Philpott and Annie
McCabe.
Even
Jonathan and Jimmy were made-up in the style of plague-victims,
complete with fake sores and boils, for a macabre tour which
took in Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square,
among other famous landmarks.
"You'd
have thought people would be appalled, but in fact they
loved it," said Kelly. "Nancy was as good as gold,
and seemed to enjoy all the attention as much as we did."
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| 3rd May 2003 |
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Greatest
Paint Horse show on earth expected to feature nearly
2,000 horses
World
Championship Paint Horse Show set for June 22—July
5 in Fort Worth, Texas
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FORT
WORTH, Texas-Approximately 2,000 horses will compete for
some of the highest honors awarded by the American Paint
Horse Association (APHA) at the World Championship Paint
Horse Show, to be held June 22-July 5 at the Will Rogers
Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
The
World Championship Paint Horse Show is an annual non-qualifying
event open to all APHA Regular Registry horses and Breeding
Stock halter mares. This year, the show will include 168
classes, five challenge series classes, three sweepstakes
events, three select sales, a trade show and many other
special activities. Youth, amateur and professional horsemen
and horsewomen will exhibit their horses during the two-week
show, demonstrating their skills in halter, Western, English,
cattle, driving and speed classes.
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Activities
are held in the three major arenas and in other facilities
throughout the sprawling 85-acre Will Rogers Memorial
Center, which is located in the heart of Fort Worth's
cultural district.
The
World Championship Paint Horse Show is the largest single-breed
horse show held in the Lone Star State, based on the
number of horses exhibited. In addition, it attracts
thousands of contestants and spectators each year who
are fascinated by the talent and beauty of the American
Paint Horse. Last year's World Show attracted more than
144,000 visitors.
"This
is a special time we all look forward to, since it is
the premier event that highlights the versatility and
athleticism of American Paint Horses," said Jim
Kelley, APHA executive secretary. "We invite people
from throughout the world to join us for 14 straight
days of excitement.
"There
is no charge for parking and admission is free,"
Kelley added. "For family entertainment, you can't
beat what our World Show has to offer."
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| 3rd May 2003 |
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New
Trade Mission To US Shows Promise For Industry
IT
was a British one, two, three at the Rolex Three-Day-Event
in Kentucky.
While
the event riders scooped major honours, the Princess
Royal toured the British Pavilion and the British
Trade Mission scored major business successes.
The
trade delegation was organised by the British Equestrian
Trade Association (BETA) and attracted nine exhibitors
to the British Pavilion to promote their products
and services.
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BETA
Chief Executive and Secretary Claire Williams said: "The
Trade Mission went extremely well, with all exhibitors reporting
a very good reception throughout the event.
"The
Princess Royal spoke to all the exhibitors and was very
interested to hear why they had decided to attend and what
were their aims for the mission. "One
of the exhibitors Unicorn Trails caught the Princess Royal's
attention and picked up on MD Wendy Hofstee's comment that
there was still much potential in marketing riding holidays
in Great Britain overseas."
Ms
Williams added: "Most of the exhibitors were pleasantly
surprised by how visitors to the stands actively sought
information about their prducts or services.
"The
success of the British riders was certainly matched by the
success of the Trade Mission which we hope to repeat next
year."
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| 3rd May 2003 |
Are
you looking for something fun and exciting to do this weekend?
Join
New
York’s own Bob Jeffreys Partnership
Training for Horse & Rider at
the Northeast Equine Expo at the
New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse,
NY for
these live demos!
A
three day event starting May 2 – 4th
Communication
– the Keys!
The
round pen is an excellent tool to use when laying the foundation
for communication, understanding and respect. See how this
lesson benefits any horse, green or trained to saddle. Wonderful
for resolving attitude problems, too! Join Bob Jeffreys,
clinician, horse trainer, author, and founder of the Partnership
Training for Horse and Rider system, for this exciting demo!
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| 3rd May 2003 |
Bob
Bell Named To Manage New York, Las Vegas, by National Horse
Show Association
New
York, New York (May 2, 2003) -- Bob Bell of Charleston,
South Carolina, has been named Manager of the new Metropolitan
National Horse Show in New York City, and the 120th National
Horse Show (Indoor Championships), in Las Vegas, Nevada,
the National Horse Show Association announced today.
Bell,
46, whose Classic Company is among America’s premier
equestrian competition management organizations, has a long
and varied experience in the sport. Among the shows he has
organized are the Gulf Coast Winter Series, the Atlanta
Series, and the highly popular Biltmore event in North Carolina,
at the Vanderbilt estate. He also served 14 years in management
capacities at the Washington International.
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| 3rd May 2003 |
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APHA
members of all ages benefit from Markel's strong support
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FORT
WORTH, Texas-The American Paint Horse Association (APHA)
and its youth members will continue to benefit from the
generous support of Markel Insurance Company, which recently
announced its renewed partnership with the Association.
Markel, which specializes in equine insurance, is a strong
supporter of the American Junior Paint Horse Association
(AjPHA) Youth Presidential Service project each year. The
company offers a cash incentive to the youth club selected
for making a difference in its community.
Markel's support in this area rewards and inspires youngsters
to use their talents to help others. Last year, the project
involved youngsters assisting at therapeutic riding centers
around the nation.
As part of its sponsorship, the company will also continue
to offer special rates during APHA's Showcase Sales, held
during the association's World Championship Paint Horse
shows.
"Our partnership with APHA has been a huge success,"
said Don Faison, vice president and director of horse programs
for Markel. "The loyalty of APHA's members has expanded
our horse insurance program and allowed us to serve more
of the association's members."
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| 3rd May 2003 |
Garson
Ramps Up For Garden State Grand Prix
AUGUSTA,
NJ—May 1, 2003— From hunters to jumpers Nona Garson
of Lebanon, New Jersey, collected ribbons throughout the
day during the second day of the Garden State Horse Show,
proving to be a solid contender for the $50,000 Garden State
Grand Prix to take place on Saturday, May 3. The Garden
State Horse Show is held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds
in Augusta, NJ and will continue through Sunday, May 4.
Garson
began her winning streak by collecting the green/regular
conformation hunter championship aboard Superman. The ten-year-old
Holstein stallion is owned by Garson and the Kamine family.
The
Kamines also own Garson’s well-known grand prix mount,
Rythmical. The 18-year-old veteran of the grand prix ring
warmed up with speed and power in the modified jumper class
to collect a blue ribbon Thursday afternoon.
“He
would have gone three seconds faster if I had let him,”
said Garson. She and the fiery chestnut gelding have a long
and successful history together. The pair represented the
United States in the 2000 Olympics and also won the Garden
State Grand Prix in 2001.
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| 3rd May 2003 |
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USA
Equestrian Announces Deadlines For Proposed Rule Changes
Please
note that, according to Article 342 of the USA Equestrian
rules, standard proposed rule changes submitted by
the general membership must be received in the Federation’s
office by June 1, 2003. Article 342 reads, in part,
as follows:
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All
proposals for rule changes from the general membership must
be submitted to the office of the Federation in writing
on the official form for proposed rule changes provided
by the Federation by June 1 for forwarding to the Legislative
Committee. Rule changes from individuals must be submitted
by a proponent named on the proposal regardless of any committee
positions held.
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further details
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| 3rd May 2003 |
Lake
Placid Horse Shows Welcome Hermès as Title Sponsor
of I Love New York Grand Prix
Lake
Placid, NY—April 30, 2003—The Lake Placid Horse
Shows Association is proud to announce that Hermès
has joined the horse show as the new title sponsor of the
I Love New York Grand Prix.
The
$50,000 Hermès I Love New York Grand Prix will take
place on Saturday, July 5 as the featured event of the I
Love New York Horse Show. This grand prix is the second
of two AGA grand prix events held during the two weeks of
horse show competition at the North Elba Show Grounds, June
25-July 6.
“We
are thrilled to have Hermès join us as the title
sponsor of this year’s I Love New York Grand Prix.
As the maker of fine equine products, Hermès contributes
greatly to the sport of show jumping and we are excited
to have them on board as a sponsor,” said Lori Martin,
Executive Director of the Lake Placid Horse Show Association.
“We look forward to being partners with them for many
years to come.”
Hermès,
the 166-year-old Paris-based saddler renowned worldwide
for its quality, creativity and style believes its collaboration
with Lake Placid Horse Shows will enable Hermès to
work more closely with its riding clientele as well as to
highlight the company’s exquisite Equestrian Department
at its flagship retail store at 691 Madison Avenue in New
York City.
The
Lake Placid Horse Shows are renowned for combining exciting
show jumping competition with a relaxing and beautiful environment.
The shows offer the amenities of a world-class horse show
with recreational opportunities found at the finest resorts,
making it one of the most popular horse show venues in the
United States.
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| 3rd May 2003 |
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Swail
Racks Up Two Thirds On Second Day Of Modena
Malahide-based
Irish rider Conor Swail dramatically improved form today
(Friday) at the three-star show jumping event at Modena,
Italy, with two Third Places.
After an Eighth yesterday, the Co. Down-born rider steered
two more of the Edward Cawley-owned Windgates rides
- Sensation and Paragon - around the sun-drenched Italian
arena to rack up double clears and fast enough times
to claim Third Place in both the7 yr old class and the
1.35m two-phase class. Edward
Doyle took a Tenth Place in the 7yr old class with Owen
ll.
Both
riders join Cameron Hanley in tomorrow's (Saturday)
presitigious Modena Grand Prix.
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| 3rd May 2003 |
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USA
Equestrian Requesting Bids To Host Competitions
USA
Equestrian is requesting official bids to host the
following competitions: ·
2010 World Equestrian Games : ·
2005 FEI Dressage World Cup Finals : ·
2004 U.S. Grand Prix Freestyle Championship/U.S. League
Final
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for further details
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USA
Equestrian Executive Committee Approves Rule Changes
The
USA Equestrian Executive Committee approved rule changes
to the 2003 USA Equestrian Rule Book on April 22.
A list of these rules is located at http://www.equestrian.org/rulechange/index.asp
on the Federation’s web site. The Rule Book sections
are updated as rules become effective and those approved
since the printing of the 2003 Rule Book are indicated
by colored text. Please
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| 3rd May 2003 |
Blood-Horse
Publications Announces Second Annual Book Warehouse Sale
LEXINGTON, KY – Blood-Horse Publications announces
its second annual book warehouse clearance sale will be
held Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 at 349 Virginia
Avenue in Lexington, Kentucky. Sale hours are 9:00 am to
6:oo pm on Friday and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday. Merchandise
will be discounted 20-85% off and will include an extensive
collection of horse-related books, videos, photographs,
and equine art. Admission is free.
This year’s sale will also include a wide selection
of equine art from Collectors Gallery of Lexington. Collectors
Gallery offers affordable equine-related artwork and related
merchandise to the equine enthusiast. In addition, customers
can register for a chance to win a trip for two to the premiere
of the upcoming Universal Studios major motion picture “Seabiscuit.”
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Show
Jumping Results: CSI*** Modena Italy 1-3 May 2003
Class
N.4 - 1.40 Tab.C (Fei Reg. 263, 239 )
1)
Yves Houtackers (NED) Jonggor's Kid Gentleman
2) Enrico Maria Frana (ITA) Flits van de Grootstraat
3) Walter Lapertot (ITA) D'Ou Viens Tu
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| 2nd May 2003 |
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Samsung
Super League Coming Your Way Very Soon!
With just ten days to go before the Samsung Super
League series begins at La Baule, the National Federations
have nominated their squads and the stage is set
for what promises to be a tough and thrilling opening
leg.
Next
Monday the definite entries for the French fixture
will be confirmed, but it is already clear that
the new series has captured the interest and commitment
of many of the best riders in the world so, this
summer, we can look forward to some gigantic clashes
as each participating nation strives to prove it
is the greatest - not just once - but time and time
again!
The eight-strong German nomination includes both
Ludger Beerbaum and recent World Cup winner Marcus
Ehning, while Angelique Hoorn and Jan Tops are two
of the five Dutch nominees. The British, at last
shaking off the malaise of recent years, are back
in fighting form with a new-look squad including
young Richard Davenport and the veteran Michael
Whitaker while Jerry Smit and Roberto Arioldi are
amongst the nine proposed by the Italian Federation.
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The
Irish selection is already made with just four riders listed
including last year's Samsung Nations Cup Leading Horse
and Rider combination of Cian O'Connor and Waterford Crystal
along with Peter Charles, who this season is armed with
the former Lesley McNaught ride, Pershing. Malin Baryard,
who came so close to taking the World Cup title in Las Vegas
is amongst the Swedish entry along with Peter Eriksson but
the host country is taking no chances.
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| 2nd May 2003 |
Horsemanship
Through The Ages At Battle Abbey
Saturday 7 - Sunday 8 June
Equestrian
skills from Roman times up until the First World War will
go on show in a triumphant celebration of horsemanship through
the ages at Battle Abbey, East Sussex, on Saturday 7 - Sunday
8 June.
A
Roman soldier, Norman Knight, Armoured Knight and cavalrymen
from the English Civil War, Napoleonic Wars and the First
World War will make a dramatic and colourful spectacle as
they demonstrate historic horseback skills ranging from
archery and pistol firing to trumpet playing. Wearing authentic
military uniform and with horses correctly dressed in the
saddlery of each period, members of top equestrian historic
interpreters, The Troop will be in the ring at 1pm
and 3pm on both days.
Making
a show-stopping appearance on horseback at each display
will be the striking young Queen Victoria, dressed in full
riding costume and seated - according to royal custom -
sidesaddle.
Other
highlights will include historic ploughing techniques and
cavalry living history displays will be open to visitors
from 11am.
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| 2nd May 2003 |
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easibed
Support For Eventing's Rising Star Ruth Friend
easibed
manufacturer G.I. Hadfield & Son Ltd has announced
a sponsorship deal providing bedding to event rider
Ruth Friend as part of an expanding promotional portfolio
supporting the easibed product.
Ruth, a member of the 5-strong World Class Potential
Squad for the second year in succession, has a string
of 11 horses to compete this season, 6 of them advanced
and she has already notched up several early season
wins.
Following
her decision to switch her yard to dust free easibed
at the start of the year, Ruth contacted National Sales
Manager Ian McColville who announced the sponsorship,
saying, "We visited Ruth's yard to talk to her
about easibed and were immediately very impressed with
her totally professional approach. We're delighted to
support her and confident that easibed will make a significant
contribution to keeping her horses healthy and at peak
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Ruth
said, "Obviously I'm delighted! easibed is dust free,
which is the main reason I was interested in the product,
but I'm also really pleased with how clean everything is
and how much time we save on the yard, as it's so easy to
work with. We can store the bales outside, which is convenient,
but I'm probably most excited about the potential health
benefits for the horses, as respiratory fitness is so important!"
Ruth
joins an increasing number of top class competition riders
choosing dust free easibed for the horses in their care,
the proven benefits of the product a key part of a successful
management and training programme.
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| 2nd May 2003 |
Huge
Saddle Theft From R&R Country - Saddles Valued at £34,000
A
CALL has gone out to the trade to look out for anyone trying
to sell saddles after 90 were stolen from leading equestrian
retailers R&R Country.
Based at Hemingbrough, near Selby, R&R Country stock
a wide selection of saddles, many from leading names in
the market.
The break in took place on the evening of Monday, April
28 when thieves escaped with the haul.
Sue Moxon of R&R Country said: "Whoever broke in
and took the saddles, really knew what they were doing and
we believe they had visited the store in the last week.
"The team here still cannot believe this has happened,
we have very good security and it is quite upsetting.
"We would welcome any information that may help the
police to track down the thieves, and would ask members
of the trade to get in touch if anyone not well known throughout
the industry makes contact to try and sell these saddles."
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| 2nd May 2003 |
Change
in SCOPE Conditions of Auction
Following a written clarification of SCOPE's VAT status
received today from the Irish tax authorities, SCOPE Auction
is pleased to announce a simplification and lowering of
the commission that will be charged to horse buyers.
The new language in the revised SCOPE Conditions of Auction
is:
"The sales price to be paid by the buyer is calculated
as follows: knock-down price + 5% of the knock-down price
in buyer's commission = sales price. If applicable, VAT
of 4.3% will be added to the sales price. "
VAT
will not be charged to buyers outside of the European Union
or to EU residents outside of Ireland who provide their
bona fide VAT number to SCOPE. Irish residents will be charged
VAT but those registered for VAT may be able to reclaim
the VAT paid to SCOPE.
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Tom
McCutcheon Sweeps Intervet/USET Reining All Star
Series
Gladstone,
NJ—May 1, 2003—Tom McCutcheon of Pilot
Point, TX, swept the Intervet/USET Reining All Star
Series by capturing the second and final event of
the Series riding Smartest Chic Olena, owned by
Terry Owens, in Kansas City, MO, on April 27.
The
competition lived up to its name with an all-star
cast competing for the $25,000 purse. McCutcheon,
the team Gold and individual Silver Medalist from
the World Equestrian Games in Jerez, Spain, scored
a 221.5 which was good enough to defeat Casey Hinton
of Whitesboro, TX riding Sunrise Enterprise, owned
by Bob and Curtice McCloy. Hinton and Sunrise marked
a 219.5, just edging out Craig Johnson of Gainesville,
TX, who finished third riding Docs Whizin, owned
by Jim Dun who finished with 218.5.
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Pete
Kyle of Whitesboro, TX, riding A Genuine Remedy, owned by
Kimberly Wang of Kailua, HI, and Tim McQuay of Tioga, riding
Arc Sparkle Surprise, owned by McQuay and Arrighi, also
tied for fourth with Dell Hendricks of Tioga, TX, with 215,
on Dunnit In Hollywood, owned by Hendricks, Hill and Craig.
“I
am thrilled to win both legs of the series,” said McCutcheon,
“especially competing against such top reiners. The
Intervet/USET All Star Series was a great addition to the
USET program.”
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| 2nd May 2003 |
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BMB
Tack shows support for multiple APHA programs
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FORT
WORTH, Texas-Several American Paint Horse Association (APHA)
programs will benefit from the continued support from BMB
Tack, which has renewed its partnership with the Association.
"The thing I like best about working with APHA is that
it is a very progressive equine organization," said
Kim Hanna, marketing director for BMB Tack, which has been
a longtime sponsor of APHA.
"They are constantly going out of their way to find
new ways to reach their members. Because APHA is such a
broad organization and serves so many, we can reach the
full spectrum of horse owners."
BMB, which specializes in creating one-of-a-kind leads,
blankets, halters and other horse gear, has been an APHA
sponsor for more than six years.
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details
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| 2nd May 2003 |
Horse
Show's "Crowning Jewel" $75,000 HBO Grand Prix
of Del Mar Leaps into Del Mar Arena May 3
Del Mar Fairgrounds -- The Del Mar National Horse Show's
premier event, the $75,000 HBO Grand Prix of Del Mar presented
by Budweiser, an American Grand Prix Association event,
will take place in the Del Mar Arena at 7 p.m., on Saturday,
May 3rd.
This premier jumping event is sponsored in part by HBO,
Budweiser, and the American Grand Prix Association (AGA).
The top 30 competitors from the $25,000 Surfside Grand Prix
Qualifier, which will be held on Thursday, May 1, in the
Del Mar Arena, will fill the field of the $75,000 HBO Grand
Prix of Del Mar.
The AGA promotes Olympic-caliber show jumping throughout
the U.S., and is a proving ground for the United States
Equestrian Teams in preparation for the Pan American Games,
the World Cup, World Equestrian Games, and Olympics.
Contenders in the $75,000 HBO Grand Prix of Del Mar will
negotiate a challenging course of 15-20 obstacles designed
by course designer Peter Holmes of Canada.
Riders and horses that negotiate the course cleanly within
the allowed time move on to compete in the final round.
The final round is a jump-off against the clock in which
split seconds can make the difference between the taking
home the $30,000 winner's purse or the $15,000 runner-up
prize.
In addition to prize money, the top 10 contenders earn points
toward becoming AGA Horse and Rider of the Year.
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North
American League Gears Up For Spring
Annville,
PA—May 1, 2003— With the winter circuits
wrapped up, the North American League (NAL) looks
toward its spring events with great enthusiasm.
The winter proved to be exciting as thousands of
horses and riders continued their quest to qualify
for the NAL finals, which will be held at the Pennsylvania
National Horse Show in October. As of April 24,
2003, strong leaders have emerged in each of the
divisions and the standings continue to take shape.
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In
the hunter divisions, riders have proven that this will
be an intense year with the leaders in both the Children’s
Hunter and Adult Amateur Hunter divisions having well over
1,000 points accumulated already. Molly Cole of Lutherville,
MD, and Masquerade lead in the Children’s Hunter division
with 1,915 points. Jessica Paterno of Boca Raton, FL, and
Magical Moments, follow in the standings with 1,542 points.
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| 2nd May 2003 |
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Gist
Silversmiths pledges continued support of APHA programs
and services
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FORT
WORTH, Texas-The American Paint Horse Association (APHA)
and Gist Silversmiths, whose roots are both firmly planted
in family, will continue their strong relationship through
Gist's renewed partnership with the Association.
Gist Silversmiths, of Placerville, Calif., has had a relationship
with APHA for more than a decade, one that will continue
through the association's use of the company's quality products.
During this time, Gist has provided handcrafted buckles
to outstanding APHA members, as well as providing custom-made
Paint Horse jewelry for sale through the association's General
Store.
Gist provided buckles for hundreds of award-winning APHA
members, as well as sharing APHA's emphasis on family. Gist
Silversmiths is a family-owned and family-run business.
Family members own Paint Horses, are APHA members and support
the growth of the breed.
"We greatly appreciate the opportunity to continue
our long-standing partnership with APHA," said Jennifer
Folsom, vice president/general manager of Gist. "Gist
is committed to offering APHA the best in design, craftsmanship
and customer service at an affordable price for the association's
numerous programs."
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details
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| 2nd May 2003 |
$25,000
Equitation Championship adds "twist"to traditional
competition
Del Mar Fairgrounds --- The $25,000 Equitation Championship
on Friday, May 2, during the Del Mar National Horse Show
at the Del Mar Equestrian Center, is an equestrian event
that is truly unique to this horse show.
While Equitation classes are not new, the $25,000 Del Mar
Equitation Championship sponsored by Monarch International,
puts several new "twists"on an old tradition.
Simply put, Equitation is defined at as the act and art
of riding on horseback.
At most horse shows, equitation classes are for Junior or
Amateur riders; however, the $25,000 Equitation Championship
is open to all riders, including professionals and trainers.
"It is unusual where junior and amateur riders have
the opportunity to compete against the top professionals,
particularly in this type of format," said Dale Harvey,
Manager of the Hunter/Jumper week competitions at the Del
Mar National, and creator of the $25,000 Equitation Championship.
The competition is over an advanced equitation course, 3'6",
and is based on points awarded by judges. Each rider is
graded on position, accuracy in executing the course, and
riding style and technique.
The Equitation Championship will be held over four rounds
of competition.
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CSI**
Sachendorf (Aut) 9
- 11 May 2003
In
addition to Sara and Emma Rust, Kelly-Ann Riches From
Tiptree, ESSEX, Gillian Bilbrough From Whitchurch, SHROPSHIRE
have been invited and authorised to compete at the above-mentioned
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Show
Jumping Results: CSI*** Modena Italy 1-3 May 2003
Class
N.1 - 7 Anni Fasi cons. (Fei Reg. 274.5.2 )
1) Harry Smolders (NED) Oliver Q, 2) Willi Melliger
(SUI) Caliente ll, 3) Massimo Grossato (ITA) Rajane
Class N.2 - 1.35 Mista (Fei Reg. 238.2.2
1)
Maria Gretzer (SWE) Zixten, 2) Albert Zoer (NED) Lowina,
3) Cameron Hanley (IRL) Rodrigo III
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CSI-V-B
La Baule (Fra)
16
- 18 May 2003 |
Liz
Howes From Tenterden, KENT, Anne Berry From Folkestone,
KENT, Lynda Birke From Market Drayton, SHROPSHIRE, Charlotte
Steel From LONDON, Laureen Evans From Ramsgate, KENT, Henk
Mindermann From Haywards Heath, WEST SUSSEX, Martin Dawes
From Warrington, CHESHIRE, Rachel Hendry From Lower Heyford,
OXON have been authorised to compete at the above-mentioned
show
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Irish
Participation In International Equestrian Events
CCI****
BADMINTON GREAT BRITAIN 1-4 MAY 2003, CSIO
LA BAULE FRANCE 8-11 MAY 2003, CSI***
CERVIA`ITALY 9-11 MAY 2003, CCI*
CHEPSTOW GREAT BRITAIN 14-18 MAY 2003, CCI***
COMPIEGNE FRANCE 15-18 MAY 2003 , CSIO LINZ AUSTRIA
15-18 MAY 2003, CSI** MOORSELE BELGIUM 16-18 MAY 2003,
CIC** FLOORS CASTLE SCOTLAND 17-18 MAY 2003
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CSI***
Eindhoven (Ned) 29
May - 1 June 2003
John
Whitaker From Huddersfield, WEST YORKS, Michael Whitaker
From Whatton, NOTTS have been invited and authorised
to compete at the above-mentioned show Please
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SOUTH
YORKSHIRE POLICE HORSEWATCH
Stolen between 26/27th April from High Green, Sheffield
Stolen from Hatfield, Doncaster, between 21/22nd April
2003
Stolen from Cubley on the 16th April 2003
Stolen from Ward Green, Barnsley between the 13/14th
April 2003
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CSIO***
Pontedera (Ita)
16
- 18 May 2003
Robert
Bevis From Wrexham, CLWYD, Robert Maguire From Wigan,
LANCS, Nick Skelton From Shrewley, WARKS, Lisa Hales
From Shifnal, SHROPSHIRE have been authorised to compete
at the above-mentioned show Please
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Champions
Confirm Belfast International Horse Show
The
Irish European Champions, Jessica Kurten, Peter Charles,
Kevin Babington and Dermott Lennon (current World Show
Jumping Champion) have confirmed their participation
at the event. Cian O'Connor, Francis Connors, 2002 Kerrygold
National Champion, and Conor Swail have also joined
the prestigious line up, along with British riders Michael
and John Whitaker, Robert Smith, Di Lampard and Nick
Skelton. The first of the European riders to confirm
attendance at the event is Switzerland show jumper,
Marcus Fuchs. equiworld.net will bring you further information
on European contenders as confirmed.
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Special
Olympics World Games 2003 Equestrian Update
The
countdown to the Special Olympics World Games 2003
is now entering its final stages. The venue is nearing
completion, the volunteer team is in place and going
through the final stages of their job specific training
whilst the athletes are in full training and preparation,
eagerly awaiting the games. For the athletes this
is their 'finale', having been selected to represent
their delegations following local, regional, and national
games since the last World Games held in the Gov.
James B. Hunt Horse Complex, North Carolina, four
years ago. For the athletes, the volunteers and the
games organising committee there is only one chance
to deliver a unique and unparallel sporting and cultural
experience for all involved.
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The
goodwill expressed in the locality and equestrian world
is now being realised and is truly amazing to witness its
evolution. This feeling of goodwill will be carried out
throughout the country during the games and will make the
occasion a highlight of many people's lives. Indeed for
Kill International Equestrian Centre this will be the first
competition to be held in the purpose built venue.
The
equestrian events in Kill will see 138 athletes from 22
delegations taking part. Each athlete may enter into three
competitions, which include English equitation, working
trails, dressage, prix caprilli and gymkhana games. The
matching process for the athletes will take place on 19th,
21st, 22nd June. At this point the coaches have the opportunity
to select from a pool of horses the most suitable for their
athlete. This is then followed on 23rd June by the divisioning
process which grades the athletes into various competition
levels of ability before competition begins on Tuesday 24th
June. At this point it is envisaged that competition will
run through the week until Saturday lunchtime.
Award
ceremonies will take place at lunch after the morning session
and in the late afternoon after the afternoon competitions
are complete. Throughout the week there will be various
demonstrations and entertainment during the mid-day interval
whilst following the Friday afternoon awards ceremony there
will be a parade of all the volunteer horses in way of acknowledgement
to the horses and their horse owners for their valued contribution.
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Joe
Turi has very sadly lost his battle for life in a Hungarian
hospital earlier today, following a motorbike crash over
the Easter weekend.
Joe,
born in Hungary in 1956 joined a troupe of Hungarian Czikos
trick riders at the age of 16. Despite his father wanting
him to become an electrician, Joe served an apprenticeship
at a Hungarian State Stud Farm. He first came to England
in 1973 with the Czikos riders and duly decided not to return.
He was later granted political asylum and he began working
in a riding school before moving on to work in a dealing
yard and later in a National Hunt yard. But it was whilst
working for the shavings company, General Chip that he first
met Michael Bullman. Michael duly bought him some show jumping
horses to ride in 1975 and this sparked not only Joe's illustrious
career in international show jumping but also a very special
partnership between him and Michael.
During
his career Joe made 34 British Nations Cup appearances between
1986 and 1995 with his string of top quality horses such
as Kruger, Waysider and the world renowned, Vital with whom
he amassed over £150,000 winnings. Joe partnered Vital
to many wins including a Team Gold Medal at the 1989 European
Championships in Rotterdam and what Joe described as his
favourite win, the Hickstead Derby in 1990. The combination
also represented Great Britain in the 1988 Seoul Olympic
Games where the team finished in 6th place.
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British
Riding Clubs' National Novice Indoor Show Jumping Championships
2003
Sponsored by Natural Animal Feeds
The finals of the NAF sponsored Novice Indoor Show Jumping
Championship took place on 26 and 27 April and provided
an excellent show case for BRC's talented novice riders.
The course, designed and built by Nick Staines, ensured
a suitable challenge for the finalists. The senior day
fielded 34 qualifying teams and 24 junior teams on the
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Tracey
Lloyd, PR & Marketing Manager for Natural Animal Feeds
said "NAF are delighted to sponsor this extremely popular
Championship. It's wonderful to be involved in a competition
like this, run specifically for novice riders where the
facilities and organisation are first class. The number
of teams competing were up on last year, and while the competition
was hot, the sense of team spirit was particularly apparent,
creating a great atmosphere throughout the whole weekend.
I'm sure everyone, horses, riders and support teams, had
a really great time which makes it all the more rewarding
for NAF to sponsor the competition."
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BEF
Makes The Grade For Racial Equality
The
British Equestrian Federation has achieved the Preliminary
Level of the Sporting Equals' Achieving Racial Equality
- A Standard For Sport.
All
Members of the BEF signed up to the Racial Equality
Charter for Sport last year, pledging to work towards
objectives to promote racial equality within the equestrian
sports.
The
British Horse Society and Pat Gaywood, the BHS Development
Officer, led the work towards achieving this award.
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Andrew
Finding, BEF Chief Executive, said; "We thank the BHS
and Pat Gaywood, on behalf of all members of the BEF, for
their work and contribution to the success in getting to
this stage of approval for the entire Federation. I know
this has taken a great deal of effort for Pat personally
and for the BHS as a whole, we are most grateful to them."
"We
are especially pleased that Sporting Equals highlighted
the collective work of the Federation - the BEF's Member
Bodies are united in their wish to promote equality in our
sport and open the doors for more people to participate."
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Chris
Kappler and Royal Kaliber Selected to 2003 Pan American
Games Team
Gladstone,
NJ—April 30, 2003—Chris Kappler of Pittstown,
NJ, and Royal Kaliber have been selected for one of
the four positions on the show jumping team that will
represent the United States at the 2003 Pan American
Games in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic. This
marks the first time since 1990 that a place on a
U.S. show jumping team competing at a continental
or world championship or Olympic Games will be held
by someone chosen subjectively.
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“This
is a historic moment for our sport,” said United States
Equestrian Team (USET) President Armand Leone Jr. “Subjective
selections have worked extremely well in eventing and recent
years have seen increasing calls for some subjectivity in
our show jumping selection process as well. Last year, we
had an option for a subjective choice for our World Equestrian
Games jumping team, and although the Selectors chose not
to use the option, our Show Jumping Committee felt strongly
that this option will help us field stronger teams. Given
Royal Kaliber’s incredible success over the last two
years, it is clearly in our country’s best interest
to put him on the team.”
The
Pan American Games selection process, developed initially
by the Active Riders Committee and approved by the Executive
Committees of both the United States Equestrian Team and
USA Equestrian (USAE), allows “Selectors to nominate
one or two horse-and-rider combinations to the team before
the conclusion of the trials.”
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Opening
Day At Garden State Horse Show
AUGUSTA,
NJ—April 30, 2003— It was a strong start for Amanda
Steege-Herrera and Pam Wildman’s Denmark. Steege-Herrera
and Denmark topped a field of 31 horses to win the first
low hunter class on the opening day of the Garden State
Horse Show held April 30-May 4 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds
in Augusta, NJ.
Steege-Herrera
also piloted Denmark to a blue ribbon in the green working
hunter under saddle. The low and green working hunter divisions
will conclude on Thursday with the final classes and the
pinning of the championship coolers.
The
Garden State Horse Show already has over 1000 horses entered
this year and the entries for the $50,000 King Shavings/USGPL
Garden State Grand Prix are rolling in. The grand prix is
set to run on Saturday, May 3, at 1:30pm.
Other
past winners who are expected to compete include 2001 winner
Nona Garson of Lebanon, NJ; 1997 winner Mark Leone of Franklin
Lakes, NJ; and two-time winner of the class, Chris Kappler
of Pittstown, NJ. Kappler captured the title in 1993 and
1998 riding Ike and Solo, respectively.
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Dressage
at Devon Announces North American Breeders Futurity Championship
With Prize Money in Excess of $20,000
Classes
will take place at the 29th annual Dressage at Devon, September
23 - 29
Devon,
PA—April 30, 2003—Dressage at Devon 2003 will
be the venue for the first ever North American Breeders
Futurity Championship Finals for Five and Six Year Old Horses.
The new classes are the result of a collaboration between
the Dressage at Devon committee, the ISR Oldenburg Registry
and the Federation of North American Sport Horse Registries
(FNASHR). A warm-up class will be held on Thursday, September
25, offering a fitting bridge between the Breed Division
of the show, which ends on Thursday, and the Performance
Division of the show, which begins on Friday. The championship
finals will be held midday on Friday, September 26
The
classes were developed to put more emphasis on the training
of young horses in North America, where many feel young
horses are not supported. “The horses bred in North
America are now up to the quality of those in Europe,”
says Ekkehard L. Brysch, President of the ISR Oldenburg
Registry North America and one of the instigators of this
program. “This raises the question of why these young
horses are not as successful as they are in Europe. Why
are we not making horses here instead of importing them
from Europe?”
In
the late 1990s a series of measures were developed to help
encourage training and competing of young horses to help
breeders sell their progeny. While there are more classes
for young horses now than in the recent past, they are often
not as well attended as they could be. The ISR Oldenburg
N.A. and the FNASHR are making efforts to make these classes
more attractive for trainers, riders and owners to compete
in. One of the incentives being used is money.
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Farewell,
Beloved Rym and Ila
Rym,
beloved vaulting horse and friend of many, was humanely
euthanized on Friday, April 4th at the University of California
at Davis. Although he has passed in body from our presence,
his spirit will remain in the hearts of those who knew him
and enjoyed competing on such a fine vaulting horse.
After
extensive unsuccessful treatments and procedures attempting
to correct and ease Rym's physical problems, veterinarians
determined that nothing could be done to avert those problems.
With his groom, Zenon Quintana, beside him, Rym passed on.
Rym
led a full life from his birth in Poland in 1981 until his
passing in Davis, CA recently. During his 22 years, this
Polish thoroughbred was able to travel all over the world
and was at one point a citizen of both Poland and Germany,
and later of the United States. He is fondly remembered
by all those who vaulted on him, including Jeannette Boxall,
a former world champion vaulter, and Mari Inoye, a recent
vaulting champion.
Jeannette
remembers a story that describes Rym's personality and love
for children. In Germany in 1990, Rym was loose in an arena
with children who were playing soccer. He watched them and
walked among them until he too had the opportunity to nose
and kick the ball. It turns out that Rym was good at two
sports in his lifetime.
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Equestrians
Compete in Lexus $25,000 Surfside Grand Prix
DEL MAR Fairgrounds --- An expected field of more than 60
of the finest jumper horses and riders on the West Coast
will compete in the $25,000 Lexus Grand Prix, at the 58th
Annual Del Mar National Horse Show on Thursday, May 1, at
7 p.m.
The $25,000 Lexus Grand Prix is a qualifying event designed
to eliminate all but the top contenders who'll move on to
a final Grand Prix competition. The 30 best horses and riders
who negotiate the Lexus course cleanly and within the allowed
time will go on to compete in the Del Mar National Horse
Show's premier event, the $75,000 HBO Grand Prix of Del
Mar presented by Budweiser, an AGA event on Saturday, May
3, at 7 p.m., in Del Mar Arena.
In previous years, the Lexus Grand Prix has attracted in
excess of 60 entries, making it the largest field of Grand
Prix riders in California and the most competitive class
on the Pacific Coast Circuit. Spectators will be treated
to Olympic-caliber show jumping in this highly competitive
class.
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Bruce
‘Buck’ Davidson Jr. Named USET Athlete
of the Month for April 2003
Gladstone,
NJ—April 30, 2003-- Bruce ‘Buck’
Davidson Jr. of Unionville, PA, was named United
States Equestrian Team (USET) Athlete of the Month
for April after he won the USET Pinnacle Trophy
emblematic of the USET Four Star Championship held
at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented
by Bayer CCI****, April 24-27, at the Kentucky Horse
Park in Lexington, KY.
Davidson won the Championship as the top American
finisher in the CCI**** with a fourth-place finish
overall, behind three riders from Great Britain,
aboard Mystic Mike, a 10-year-old American thoroughbred
gelding bred by owner Janis Smith.
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Riding
For A Fall
Report
reveals crisis at the heart of horseracing
Modern
race horses are subjected to such extreme patterns of in-breeding,
training and competition that their fundamental well-being
is under threat, and with it the very foundations of the
racing industry.
The
findings are contained in a major new report by Animal Aid,
based on a comprehensive analysis of industry data, reports
in scientific journals and commentaries by leading racing
insiders.
Riding
For A Fall: the genetic time bomb at the heart of racing
is published to mark Horse Racing Awareness Week, the national
campaign group's initiative, timed to coincide with the
running of the Grand National.
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U.S.
Vaulter Wins Women's Division In Slovakia
Mari
Inouye, from Palo Alto, California, competing for
Sundance Vaulters, won the women’s competition
held Sunday, April 27, at CVI** Nitra, Slovakia, on
Scarletto Sun (Sonnenstrahl x Simone) a 14-year-old
Trakehner gelding owned by Phoebe H. Cooke of Woodside,
CA. Having won both rounds, Inouye’s overall
score was 7.913. Scarletto Sun won the best horse
award.
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“Mari’s
performances wowed the audience with their grace and seemingly
effortless qualities”. Her Kur was a great end to the
competition as the audience filled the stands to watch her
move around the top of Scarletto, seeming not to touch his
back.” commented Candace Howe, San Diego, California
who served as Chef d’Equipe.
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Hunter/Jumper
equestrians fill Del Mar Arena for final week of competitions
Del Mar Fairgrounds (April 30, 2003) -- The Del Mar National
Horse Show begins is final week of competitions yesterday,
with more than 700 horses and riders vying for the show's
top money events during Hunter/Jumper Week.
Hunter/Jumper week offers more than $125,000 in prize money,
during three "premier"evenings of competitions.
They include: the Lexus $25,000 Surfside Grand Prix on Thursday,
May 1; the $25,000 Del Mar National Open Equitation Championship
sponsored by Monarch International on Friday, May 2; and
the $75,000 HBO Grand Prix of Del Mar sponsored by Budweiser
- an American Grand Prix Association even on Saturday, May
3. All shows begin at 7 p.m. in the Del Mar Arena at the
Fairgrounds Equestrian Center.
The Lexus $25,000 Surfside Grand Prix is a qualifying competition
for the $75,000 HBO Grand Prix of Del Mar. Spectators will
be treated to Olympic-caliber show jumping in this highly
competitive class. As many as 60 horse and rider could compete
in this elimination event. The top 30 teams will go on to
compete in Saturday's Grand Prix of Del Mar.
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CSIO*****
La Baule (Fra) Super League Event
8 - 11 May 2003 |
Mark
Armstrong From Bordon, HANTS, Scott Smith From York, NORTH
YORKSHIRE, Richard Davenport Based in Valkenswaard, HOLLAND,
Michael Whitaker From Whatton, NOTTS TEAM MANAGER DEREK
RICKETTS from Bicester, OXON
The Grand Prix will take place on Friday 9th May and the
Nations Cup Competition on Sunday 11th May 2003.
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CSIO****
Linz (Aut)
15 - 18 May 2003 |
Jamie
Wingrave From Buxton, DERBYSHIRE, Paul Barker From Northallerton,
NORTH YORKS, Alex Rident Based in Saint Valery en Caux,
FRANCE, Corinne Collins From Crewe, CHESHIRE
The
Nations Cup competition will take place on Friday 16th May
and the Grand Prix on Sunday 18th May 2003.
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CSI**
Moorsele (Bel)
16 - 18 May 2003
Sara
Rust From Bishops Stortford, HERTS, Emma Rust From Bishops
Stortford, HERTS have been invited and authorised to
compete at the above-mentioned show Please
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| 30th April 2003 |
Funnell
Win Highlighted 2003 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented
by Bayer CCI ****
Lexington,
KY—April 29, 2003—In her first visit to the Rolex
Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Bayer, April 24-27
at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, Great Britain’s
Pippa Funnell enjoyed a victory she will never forget.
Funnell,
33, took the lead following the conclusion of the opening
phase of dressage, when the two-time European Champion and
her mount, Primmore’s Pride, topped the 55-horse starting
field with a score of 38.6 penalty points. Funnell and her
mount, a 10-year-old English thoroughbred gelding whom she
has developed since his owners, Roger and Denise Lincoln,
purchased him as a yearling, never slipped from the top
of the leader board for the remainder of the event; although
a slow, cautious ride in the concluding jumping phase nearly
cost them the win!
By
posting one of 16 clear cross-country rounds over the course
set by Michael Etherington-Smith, Funnell added no penalty
points to her dressage score in the second phase of the
three-day event. Sitting on top of the standings going into
the final phase of competition, Funnell rode last in the
order. She jumped all of the obstacles cleanly, but incurred
six time faults to post a final score of 44.6 penalty points,
the exact same score turned in by her countryman Polly Stockton
on Tangleman. As the crowd of over 22,000 and a live television
audience in Europe held its collective breath, announcer
Nigel Casserly announced that Funnel had held on for the
win based on her having a better score than Stockton in
the cross country phase.
“Thank
goodness I had a good day yesterday because I have never
been so embarrassed by a show jumping ride in my life,”
Funnell said after realizing she had exceeded the time allowed
for the jumping phase by such a large margin. “I was
trying to do everything to leave the jumps up and I failed
to pay attention to the clock! Somehow, the gods were with
me!”
Funnell’s
victory earned her $60,000 in prize money in addition to
a Rolex timepiece. She also took the first step toward winning
the $250,000 Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing, awarded to any
rider who wins the Rolex Kentucky, Badminton and Burghley
Four Star events in succession.
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Athlete
Elections To The United States Equestrian Federation
Board Of Directors To Commence
Lexington,
KY and Gladstone, NJ - April 29, 2003 - Lori Rawls,
Executive Director of USA Equestrian and Bonnie Jenkins,
Executive Director of the United States Equestrian
Team, announced today that the process to elect Eligible
Athletes to the new United States Equestrian Federation
Board of Directors will commence this month.
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As
required by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC),
the newly formed Federation must include at least 20% representation
by eligible Athletes on its Board and certain committees.
In order to conduct elections properly, the Federation has
developed and maintained a database of eligible athletes
in two categories: those athletes who qualify to be elected
per the USOC definition, and those who qualify to vote per
the USOC definition.
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Bruce
“Buck” Davidson, Jr. Wins USET Four Star
Pinnacle Trophy
Gladstone,
NJ—April 28, 2003— Bruce “Buck”
Davidson, Jr. of Unionville, PA, won the United
States Equestrian Team (USET) Pinnacle Trophy emblematic
of the USET Four Star Championship held at the Rolex
Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bayer CCI****,
April 24-27, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington,
KY.
Davidson won the Championship as the top American
finisher in the CCI**** with a fourth-place finish
overall, behind three riders from Great Britain,
aboard Mystic Mike, a 10-year-old American thoroughbred
gelding bred by owner Janis Smith.
“It’s an exciting time,” said Davidson,
the son of five-time Olympian and two-time World
Champion Bruce Davidson. “Every time I go into
the start box with ‘Mikey,’ I think about
breaking him as a two-year-old. To have him do this
well is a dream come true.”
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Irish
Eventers and Showjumpers on form in the US and Europe
The
Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event (April 24th to 28th 2003)
finished with two Irish Sport Horses in the top five
final placings. Moon Man (ISH), ridden by William Fox-Pitt
(GBR), took third place after picking up four faults
in the showjumping phase. Shear L’Eau (ISH), ridden
by Leslie Law (GBR), finished fifth. In total, eleven
Irish bred horses competed in Lexington making up one
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In
Showjumping Irish Sport Horses competed at the Sheffield
(GB) CSI **** and the Vittel (FRA) CSI*** last weekend.
In Sheffield, Royal Charmer (ISH) ridden by Markus Fuchs
(SUI) won the opening Thursdays 1m35 Welcome Stakes class.
Fridays Sheffield Masters 1m50 class saw Abbervail Dream
(ISH) and Di Lampard (GBR) take second place.
In
Vittel Conor Swail (IRE) rode Windgate Sensation (ISH) to
win the Prix Socapa 7 year old class. Finally in Italy,
at Pratoni De Vivaro, the Italian National Championship
final was won by Rosa VIII, ridden by Vincenzo Chimirri
(ITA).
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U.S.
Riders Win Silver At The IRT Pacific Challenge
Two
dressage riders representing the US, Christine Beal
of Fallbrook, CA, and Tina Hayden of Cave Creek, AZ,
were the finalists selected to compete at the IRT
Young Rider Pacific Challenge held at the Werribee
Park National Equestrian Center in Australia on April
23 and 24. Kathy Connelly of Wellington, FL, served
as the Chef d’Equipe. Riders from Australia,
New Zealand, Japan, South Africa and the United States
competed on borrowed horses.
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Hayden,
a gold medal team member and individual silver medallist
at the 2001 North American Junior Dressage Championship
and Beal, Silver Medal Team member a the 2002 North American
Young Rider Championship, finished in second place in the
team competition behind Australia and followed by New Zealand.
Overall, Beal finished in 5th and Hayden in 6th place. “Tina
and Christina did a wonderful job acclimating to their borrowed
horses. They rode well and represented the U.S. very well.
I was very proud of them and they were a joy to coach,”
commented Connelly.
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Athlete
Elections To The United States Equestrian Federation
Board Of Directors To Commence
Lexington,
KY and Gladstone, NJ - April 29, 2003 - Lori Rawls,
Executive Director of USA Equestrian and Bonnie
B. Jenkins, Executive Director of the United States
Equestrian Team (USET), announced today that the
process to elect Eligible Athletes to the new United
States Equestrian Federation Board of Directors
will commence this month.
As required by the United States Olympic Committee
(USOC), the newly formed Federation must include
at least 20% representation by eligible Athletes
on its Board and certain committees. In order to
conduct elections properly, the Federation has developed
and maintained a database of eligible athletes in
two categories: those athletes who qualify to be
elected per the USOC definition, and those who qualify
to vote per the USOC definition. Please
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| 30th April 2003 |
Steve
Haskin and Skip Dickstein Win Preakness Media Awards
LEXINGTON,
KY – Blood-Horse Publications is pleased to announce
that two editorial contributors of The Blood-Horse magazine,
the company’s flagship publication, have been announced
as winners of this year’s Preakness media awards. The
prestigious Old Hilltop Award will be presented to Steve
Haskin, senior correspondent for The Blood-Horse, for his
many years of distinguished coverage of racing. In addition,
photographer Skip Dickstein, a longtime contributor to the
magazine's major race coverage, is the winner of the Nikon
Preakness Photo Award. Dickstein captured War Emblem and
jockey Victor Espinoza’s focus on the finish line en
route to their victory in the 2002 Preakness.
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Polo-playing
pachyderms pick up prize
Thailand’s
annual King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament organised
by the Anantara Resort and Spa each September in the
royal seaside resort of Hua Hin has today been awarded
‘Best Event’ from the Thailand Incentive and
Convention Association.
Christopher
Stafford, event organiser and Anantara general manager,
said, “This award has to be dedicated to all the
people who have made elephant polo a reality. It goes
not only to all the creative and dedicated people in
our Anantara team but also to the World Elephant Polo
Association for all their help and support, all the
players who have taken part and their sponsors, the
National Elephant Institute for their expertise and
the Hua Hin elephant village.” |
This
year will be the third year of the tournament, which sees
10 international teams compete for the coveted King’s
Cup. The event, which will take place from 16th - 21st September,
will see teams from Thailand, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Singapore,
Australia, UK, Germany, India and long-term sponsors Chivas
Regal meet in Hua Hin.
Last
year’s King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament raised
one million Baht for the National Elephant Institute and
organisers are hoping to raise 1.5 million Baht this year.
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| 29th April 2003 |
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British
Horse Society launches success campaign at Badminton
The
British Horse Society will launch a campaign to highlight
its successes at Badminton (1-4 May) with new banners
and leaflets on the BHS stand (No: 106). Entitled 'So
what did the British Horse Society do last year?' the
banners will announce the Society's achievements in
2002 supported by leaflets giving more detail and an
opportunity to join the equestrian world's largest membership
organisation at a rate that stays the same as last year
(Gold membership). |
Chief
Executive Kay Driver explained, "Despite a great deal
of press coverage of our work we are often asked the question.
'What does the BHS do?' and we are addressing that question
with these banners and leaflets. The work achieved by the
BHS on behalf of every horse and rider is phenomenal, too
much to include in one leaflet so we have focused on our
successes of last year, fully reflecting the many areas
of horse welfare.
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British
Horse Society to award Jubilee Medal at Badminton
The
British Horse Society will present one of its valued
Golden Jubilee Medals to Mrs Pamela Gormley at the BHS
stand at 12 noon on Saturday 3 May during the Badminton
Horse Trials. The medals were struck in honour of Her
Majesty the Queen's Golden Jubilee last year and are
presented to mark special achievements. |
Mrs
Gormley, from Farnborough in Hampshire, was originally a
member of the Institute of the Horse, transferring to the
British Horse Society when it was set up in 1947, later
becoming a Life Member. Since then she has been an active
volunteer, spending a great deal of time ensuring a safe
equestrian crossing over the A3 when it first became a dual
carriageway, campaigning for safe off-road riding and supporting
the cause of horse welfare in the fight against ragwort.
She was also District Commissioner for the Hursley Hambledon
Branch of the Pony Club for fifteen years.
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Hampton
Classic Horse Show 2003
Fact Sheet
WHAT:The
28th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show
WHEN:August
23 [TENTATIVE, pending permit approval] LONG ISLAND
WINE CLASSIC, Saturday, August 23
New
Kick-off Party produced in conjunction with L.I. Wine
Council to promote L.I. Wines and area chefs.
EQUESTRIAN
EVENTS August 24 – August 31, 2003 (No Competition
Monday, August 25) 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily (approximately)
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Federation
Equestre Internationale News
FEI
Bureau Meeting in Madrid
The FEI Bureau just held its spring meeting on 26
and 27 April 2003 in Madrid (ESP) on the invitation
of the Royal Spanish Equestrian Federation and the
City Council of Madrid.
Further to the cancellation of the 2003 General
Assembly, the Bureau took a number of important
decisions which could not be delayed until next
year. The following items were discussed, decided
and/or will be referred to at the FEI 2004 General
Assembly.
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Endurance
horse fatalities at the 2002 World Equestrian Games
The
Judicial Committee of the FEI has now considered all the
facts made available to it by the extensive investigations
and an official enquiry into the deaths of the two Endurance
horses during the WEG 2002. The cause of death in both horses
a multi-systemic failure which appears to have been associated
with fatigue and exhaustion. The Judicial Committee concluded
that a multiplicity of factors contributed, directly or
indirectly, to the fatalities and accordingly, no assessment
of conduct was carried out and no individual was sanctioned.
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| 28th April 2003 |
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O'Connor
Takes Pole Position In Kerrygold Grand Prix League
Twenty-three
year old Kildare rider Cian O'Connor jumped to the top
of the Kerrygold Grand Prix league rankings after a
win at the Louth County Show in Dundalk today (Sunday).
Riding
his 2002 Kerrygold Puissance winner <Irish Independent
Casper>, O'Connor came home clear, and more than
a second faster than runner-up Clem McMahon on the May
Scott-owned <Gelvin Clover>, while the Army Equitation
School's Lieutenant Shane Carey brought <Lismakin>
into Sixth with one pole down - a repeat of his performance
at Coilog last week.
O'Connor,
who kicks off his European season at Maubeuge in France
next week, said: <It was a very well-built technical
track by Tom Holden, and it was a good preparation for
me as I head off abroad. The standard was high, and
I was delighted to win.> |
O'Connor
also saw his former ride, Castlemartin Stud's <Normandy>,
take Fourth Place today, ridden by his protegé, Dan
Walsh.
There
were eight riders through to the jump-off at Dundalk.
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Show
Jumping Results: CSI**** Sheffield Great Britain 24-27
April 2003
Class
Number 10 - The Puissance
=1)
TEDDY BEAR; ANDREW HAMILTON (GBR), =1) AMANDA LEAR;
SCOTT SMITH (GBR), =1) DECAPO; MICHAEL WHITAKER (GBR),
=1) LACTIC TWO; JOHN WHITAKER (GBR), 5) CORRADO; PETER
CHARLES (IRL)
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The
Marwari Horse
The call thunders down the ages through the sands of
time and fades into the desert air, a haunting remembrance
to an era of chivalry and valour forever lost yet indelibly
stamped into the spirit of Rajasthan. To know and love
the Marwari is to re-enter the magical realm of our
childhood, a world of castles and heroes, intrigues
and passion, dark deeds and mythical horses. |
To
ride a Marwari is to realise new levels of joy that demand
in turn, a receptive stillness for its appreciation. It
is to view the way ahead through a pair of perfectly curved
ears, gateway to the heart of India's spiritual and ceremonial
heritage.
The Marwari horse today is descended from the splendid war
horses that served the ruling families and warriors of feudal
India, throughout and
from the beginning of that country's history. Their status
was unparalleled, as they were declared divine and superior
to all men, including those of Royal blood. Accordingly,
only the Rajput families and the Kshatriyas - warrior caste
were permitted to mount these exalted animals.
The Marwari is a gaited horse with several gears. Other
than posting, cantering and galloping, he engages in the
REVAAL. This smooth and comfortable gait with minimal vertical
movement is used in the desert to cover long distances in
great comfort. The unique characteristic of this breed are
the remarkable curled ears which form a perfect arch when
pricked forward.
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| 27th April 2003 |
British
Domination Continues as Pippa Funnell Maintains the Lead
at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented By Bayer, April
24–27
Lexington,
KY—April 26, 2003—There was no change at the top
of the standings as Great Britain’s Pippa Funnell held
onto her lead at the 2003 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event,
Presented by Bayer, held at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington,
KY.
By
posting one of 16 clear cross-country rounds over the test
set by Michael Etherington-Smith, Funnell, 33, added no
penalty points to her dressage score of 38.6 following the
second phase of the three-day event.
“Since
my watched stopped while I was out on course, it was a fluke,
really, that I made the time,” laughed Funnell, a two-time
European Champion. “The whole lay-out of the Park really
allows the competitors to go out and have good run, the
course just keeps flowing.”
Funnell
and Primmore’s Pride, a 10-year-old English thoroughbred
gelding owned by Roger and Denise Lincoln, will led the
remaining 45 of the 55-horse starting field into Sunday’s
final phase of stadium jumping.
Countryman
William Fox-Pitt remains hot on her heels, having also posted
a clear round to keep his score at 42.6 with Moon Man.
“My
horse was fantastic, he is a very easy horse to ride,”
commented Fox-Pitt, 34, who has been riding the Irish-bred
Moon Man since the horse was five.
Having
finished fourth last year at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day
Event, Fox-Pitt will be looking to improve his placing tomorrow
during the final phase of stadium jumping.
A
change in the standings did occur when Amy Tryon of Redmond,
WA, who had been in third position, added 52 penalties to
her dressage score with My Beau to drop out of contention.
British competitor Polly Stockton, who had been lying fourth,
moved up into the top three with a two-day total of 43.4
penalty points after turning in a clear round with Tangleman.
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Swail
Takes First Irish Win At Vittel
Malahide-based
Conor Swail took the first Irish victory of the weekend
at the three-star CSI at Vittel, France today (Saturday),
winning the Prix Socapa with the Edward Cawley-owned
<Windgates Sensation>. The competition was a class
for 7 yr-old horses. Swail later took Eighth in the
Prix du Cre de Lorraine with another Cawley horse, <Windgates
Mystique>.
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| 27th April 2003 |
Half-Arabian
Stallions Allowed to Show in Sport Horse In-Hand Classes
USA
Equestrian approved a rule that allows Half-Arabian and
Anglo-Arabian colts and stallions to compete in sport horse
in-hand classes. This is in addition to a previous ruling
that allows Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian colts/stallions
to compete in performance classes and weanling and yearling
breeding/halter classes for colts.
As
a result, the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) has included
Half-Arabian stallions in two in-hand classes at the upcoming
2003 Sport Horse Nationals. The 2003 Sport Horse Nationals
will be held at the Virginia Horse Park in Lexington, Virginia,
on September 17-21. In 2004, the show will be held on September
15-19 at the Murieta Equine Complex in Rancho Murieta just
20 miles from Sacramento, California.
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| 27th April 2003 |
Celebrate
The Horse! Show
Susan Harris’ famous Visible Horse Demo & Bob Jeffreys’
The Partnership Show featuring Suzanne Sheppard
Anatomy in motion-see Susan lunge a horse upon which she’s
painted the muscular & skeletal systems, learn how to
speak to horses with body language, and watch a rider stay
in balance while riding a bridle-less horse … blindfolded!
Enjoy a unique evening of equine family fun with vendors,
food and prizes!
Help support Winslow Therapeutic Riding, Running Fox Pony
Club, & Mid-Hudson Horse Trails Association!
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Show
Jumping Results: CSI**** Sheffield Great Britain 24-27
April 2003
Class
Number 6 - The Sheffield Masters
1) ITS MAGIC MAX; KEITH SHORE (GBR), 2) ABBERVAIL
DREAM; DI LAMPARD (GBR), 3) LUIDAM; BILLY TWOMEY (IRL)
Class Number 7 - The Easter Egg Stakes
1) PANDUR; NICK SKELTON (GBR), 2) RAMIRO; JAIME GUERRA
(MEX), 3) SPACE FLIGHT; STEIN ENDERSEN (NOR)
Class Number 8 - The Meadowhall Classic
1) CARMEN; JOHN WHITAKER (GBR), 2) ELISE; MARK ARMSTRONG
(GBR), 3) CANTATE; HAUKE LUTHER (GER)
Class Number 9 - The Steel City Shield
1)
ANASTASIA 111; BILLY TWOMEY (IRL), 2) LUCKY SKY; ROBERT
SMITH (GBR), 3) ALBFUHREN’S RAMONUS; HELENA WEINBERG
(GER)
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Seven
Companies Sponsor 2003 Arabian Sport Horse Nationals
Primedia
Business Magazines and Media plus six other companies will
sponsor the Sport Horse Arabian and Half-Arabian National
Championship Show, which will be held at the Virginia Horse
Park in Lexington, Virginia, on September 17-21, 2003. It
is the only national single breed competition focusing specifically
on the sport horse disciplines with 63 classes for Arabian,
Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses in sport horse in-hand
and under-saddle, dressage and hunter/jumper.
Primedia
has partnered with Sport Horse Nationals with three of its
publications as division sponsors. The Arabian Horse World
is the Sport Horse Division Sponsor, Dressage Today is the
Dressage Division Sponsor and Practical Horseman is the
Hunter Classic Title Sponsor. As part of this sponsor partnership,
AHA is receiving advertising in all three publications.
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