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Holzer Wins Grand Prix Special in Wellington Dressage CDI-W at Global Dressage Festival
Wellington, FL - February 5, 2012 - Ashley Holzer of Canada won the FEI Olympic Grand Prix Special in the $50,000 Wellington Dressage CDI-W, presented by Magnolia Farm, on Sunday, the final day of the 2012 Global Dressage Festival's (GDF) inaugural event.
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Demi Stiegler Champion of the Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Final - West
Lexington, KY - On Saturday afternoon at the L.A. International Jumping Festival (Sep 21-25), a crowd gathered on LAEC's grass Cricket Field to watch the Show Jumping phase of the demanding and prestigious Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals West. When all was said and done, Demi Stiegler (Robin Stiegler and Archie Cox, trainers) led the victory gallop as champion of the 41-entry field.
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Funny Photo Caption Helps Eventer Win Mattes Sheepskin Pad from World Equestrian Brands
Buena Vista, VA (July 18, 2011) – Three-day eventer Kelly Jeffries’ sense of humor helped her win a photo caption contest, and a brand new 100% natural sheepskin Mattes Pad, during a contest held by World Equestrian Brands. Specializing in high performance equestrian products, World Equestrian Brands offered the Mattes Pad as a prize during a photo caption contest on the Eventing Nation website.
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Florida Cowboy Wins World Championship
Denny Chapman of Ocala FL won the Men's All-Around World Championship at the Single Action Shooting Society "End of Trail" finals at Founder's Ranch, Edgewood NM. Chapman, a professional mounted shooting competitor, horse trainer and Wild West entertainer, flew in to the event and competed on a borrowed horse.
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Contributors
Healthy Horse Tip - The Power House for Our Horses Is Their Immune System
Without the immune system we die! When the horse’s immune system is not working properly it causes a lot of health problems for the horse and so it is up to us - the owners, trainers, grooms, and horse lovers - to do whatever we can to keep our horses’ immune systems strong.
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Motivation from Moshi 22, by Jane Savoie
I heard one of the horses at our barn say that the grass is always greener at the barn across the road. I've heard people say that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, but I think the grass here at home is just right. YUMM!
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The Sanctuary’s Podiatry Center Brings a New Level of Farrier Care to Florida
Ocala, FL (June 8, 2010) – Horse owners in Florida are raving about the Rood & Riddle Podiatry Center located in The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center in Ocala. The Sanctuary and Rood & Riddle joined forces earlier this year to offer clients the optimum in hoof care at The Sanctuary’s world-class facility and Florida horse owners statewide are taking advantage of this amazing opportunity.
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Disaster Planning
KY Horse Council's Equine Disaster Relief Fund Recipient of Fund Raising Effort
Lexington, KY, June 9, 2011 -The Kentucky Horse Council's (KHC) US Disaster Relief Fund, which provides a central coordination point for Kentucky's efforts to support horses affected by natural disasters, was chosen as the recipient of Horse Radio Network's (HRN) "Horse World Gives Back" program.
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HORSE RADIO NETWORK (HRN) ANNOUNCES FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR VICTIMS OF EXTREME WEATHER
Horse World Gives Back to Stage HRN Radiothon and Retail Day on June 6-7, 2011. The Horse Radio Network (HRN) has announced the creation of Horse World Gives Back; a charitable initiative aimed at uniting the horse world in a fund raising drive that will benefit horses and horse owners affected by the recent flooding and tornadoes across the United States.
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Commissioner Putnam Introduces Forestry Resolutions at First Cabinet Meeting
TALLAHASSEE -- At today's meeting of the Governor and the Cabinet, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam introduced a resolution in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Florida state forest system. Beginning this month and throughout the year, the Division of Forestry at the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will hold numerous special events in state forests to commemorate this milestone in Florida's overall public land management program.
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Diseases/Health
UPDATED: Information Regarding EHV-1 and EHM
As of 12:00 PM EST on May 20, cases of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) have been confirmed in eight states and in Canada. Please use the state veterinarian in your state as a resource for information and guidance regarding this disease.
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2011 Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) Western States Outbreak
The following information is from the Kentucky Office of the State Veterinarian, Robert Stout, DVM. Unfortunately there are a great many rumors and unverified information continues to circulate about the current outbreak of EHV-1. The information contained in this notice is current and has been verified by the proper veterinary authorities.
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Feeding Horses with Neurologic Disease
The main goals of feeding horses with neurologic disease are to supplement vitamin E and ensure that these horses continue eating a good-quality, balanced diet. Many horses with neurologic disease will have impaired balance and gait abnormalities that will prevent them from being turned out. If safe for the horse and handlers, some hand-grazing allows access to fresh grass and serves as physical therapy for the horse.
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Editorial
Horse Show Season is here in the South - Region 3 Maclay Regionals at CCAC Sept. 4, 2011
We are now beginning the show season in the south with the first of the big events, the Region 3 "Southeast" ASPCA/NHSAA Maclay Regional Finals, Jacksonville, FL on September 4th. It is being held in conjunction with the North Florida Hunter Jumper Association's Labor Day USEF "A" rated One Star show, September 2-4, 2011 at the Clay County Agricultural Center, in Green Cove Springs, FL.
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Dressage on the First Coast Spring 2011 program "Thank You" ad from Jerry Rehkopf
My Northeast Florida Dressage Association (NFDA) club's Dressage on the First Coast Spring 2011 show is coming up this weekend (April 9-10th) and boy has there been a flurry of work to do to get everything ready for it. Everything else has had to be put on hold, even getting my newsletter out before the end of March. My attempt to get it out the week before that was thwarted by a frustrating technical issue of my ESP not 'talking' to my ISP which took me 4 days to finally get resolved. Hence
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HERDA - Hereditary Equine Regional Dermal Asthenia - Buyer Beware!
HERDA - Hereditary Equine Regional Dermal Asthenia - Buyer Beware! Check the bloodline of any AQHA, APHA, ApHC and cross-bred horses of these breeds before you buy! Check your horses' bloodlines before you breed, too! This is a heart-wrenching story from a woman whose mare was diagnosed with HERDA.
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Educational
Steffen Peters Shares His Secrets for Identifying Superstars at the KWPN-NA Annual Meeting
Sutherlin, OR -- If your goal is to breed, own or ride the next Ravel, Totilas, Judgement ISF, Idocus, or Popeye K, the KWPN-NA Annual Meeting added to your inspiration. With insights from Olympic medalist Steffen Peters and renowned breeder and KWPN judge Cor Loeffen, along with networking with some of the world's biggest and best KWPN horse breeders, the event was the largest in recent years.
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Riding & Coaching Scholarships - 2011 Applications Now Open
Dear Riding Friends,
It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of one of our most beloved riding coaches, Deanne McCrea from Colo Vale NSW, Australia. We are all shocked and saddened by her loss, and the Members of the International Society have resolved to officially name their Scholarship program in her loving memory.
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William Woods to Host Annual Equestrian Academic Showcase
Oct. 21, 2010 - FULTON, MO - Clinics taught by three William Woods University alumni will highlight the university’s annual Equestrian Academic Showcase Nov. 6. Mary Marcum Orr and Evan Orr, both 2001 graduates, will teach the saddle seat clinic, and 2002 graduate Kris Killam will teach the hunter/jumper clinic.
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Equine Protection
Mystery Surrounding Abandoned Horses Finally Solved
Chicago (EWA) – A six month investigation by the EWA and other animal investigation organizations has finally determined the predominant source of abandoned horses in the Southwestern US. The findings show that most or all of more than 5,000 horses a year are being abandoned after being rejected for slaughter at the Mexican border.
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Handful of Legislators Condemn Horses to USDA Approved Abuse
Washington, D.C. (November 15, 2011) – It would appear that some in Congress are all talk when it comes to seriously reducing federal spending and decreasing the size of government. Despite overwhelming objections from the American public and the horse community, and despite Congress’ own supposed belief in fiscal restraint, the fate of America’s horses was undermined by three Members of Congress and their staffs behind closed doors this week.
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Willie & The Nelson Family Release Video to Help Raise Awareness for Wild Horses
Monday, October 3, 2011 -- Washington, D.C. -- Earlier this year, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) was honored to announce the exclusive release of the Rolling Stones' classic "Wild Horses" - performed and produced by the legendary Willie Nelson and his family members. Now, Willie & The Nelson Family have followed up with the release of a video for the song featuring Willie, his daughter Paula, son Lukas and many others from the Nelson family.
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Headlines
Holzer Wins Grand Prix Special in Wellington Dressage CDI-W at Global Dressage Festival
Wellington, FL - February 5, 2012 - Ashley Holzer of Canada won the FEI Olympic Grand Prix Special in the $50,000 Wellington Dressage CDI-W, presented by Magnolia Farm, on Sunday, the final day of the 2012 Global Dressage Festival's (GDF) inaugural event.
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Boyd Exell Writes History at Bordeaux
BORDEAUX (FRA), 5 February 2012 - Boyd Exell (AUS) has entered the history books by winning the FEI World Cup Driving Final for the fourth consecutive time. Dutch drivers IJsbrand Chardon (NED) and Koos de Ronde (NED) fought like lions but were unable to beat Exell, who was simply unbeatable.
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Boyd Exell Takes the Lead in FEI World Cup Driving Final in Bordeaux
BORDEAUX (FRA), 4 February 2012 - Triple World Cup winner Boyd Exell (AUS) has taken the lead in the FEI World Cup Driving Final in Bordeaux (FRA) after the first competition on Friday 3 February.
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Horse Care
Poll Finds Big Ag Horse Slaughter Promotion Has Backfired
February 3, 2012 - Chicago (EWA) – A poll conducted in January by Lake Research Partners for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) found that 80% of Americans are strongly opposed to horse slaughter. The highly respected research group based its survey on 1,008 voters giving the results a 3% margin of error. The poll found opposition was consistent across all sectors, including horse owners.
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Horse Sense Prevails: House Committee Approves Bill with Ban on Double-Deck Trailer Transport
Friday, February 3, 2102 - Washington, D.C. -- The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is pleased to report that the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, H.R. 7, approved earlier today by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee includes a prohibition on the hauling of horses via double-deck trailers.
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Calls Needed Today in Support of Ban on Hauling Horses in Double-Deck Trailers
Monday, January 30, 2012 - At long last, a ban on the use of trailers with more than one level for hauling horses is on the verge of being considered by Congress... It is also on the verge of being derailed. While language clearly banning ALL hauling of horses by double-deck trailers is included in the Surface Transportation Extension Act, opponents are trying to undermine this modest yet important legislation.
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Humor/Poems/Of Interest
Papa John’s Pizza Announced as Sponsor of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
June 8, 2010 - LEXINGTON, Ky. - Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA), the world’s third largest pizza chain, will be the Official Pizza of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, as today announced by the World Games 2010 Foundation and the Kentucky-based company.
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Stone Bridge Farm Offers 8 Weekly Equestrian Summer Camps for Horse Crazed Kids
Natural Bridge, VA – January 10, 2010 – Horse crazed kids with a penchant for learning and living all things equestrian can make the most of their summer at Stone Bridge Farm’s annual summer camps. Parents have many options for their equestrian minded children with the stable offering numerous times for participation including half day, full day, and sleep over options for all different levels of riders.
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FEI TV Featured on over 350 Online Platforms
Lausanne, 15 December 2009 - The FEI is pleased to announce that its official video website FEI TV (www.feitv.org) has stretched its wings to conquer new ground, becoming the first and only equestrian channel available on Perform’s e-Player platform.
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Press Releases
In Memoriam: Debby Winkler (USA/GER)
Debby Winkler (née Malloy), wife of German Jumping legend Hans Günter Winkler, has passed away following a tragic riding accident. Mrs Winkler was seriously injured in a fall at the end of a training session on 18 February and was rushed to the University Clinic in Münster in critical condition. Sadly her injuries were too severe and, despite the best possible medical care, she died on 21 February. She was 51 years of age.
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FEI Creates New Lead Dressage Judging Post
The FEI has created a lead judging post to ensure greater consistency and accuracy of judging at all levels of Dressage competition. Ghislain Fouarge (NED) was elected as the FEI’s first Dressage Judge General at last month’s 5* judges seminar in Warendorf (GER).
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The Countdown Is Underway for the 2011 Lusitano Collection International Horse Auction
Wellington, FL (February 19, 2011) – The 2011 Lusitano Collection International Horse Auction is right around the corner, and fans of the magnificent Lusitano breed are thrilled to learn that the horses taking part in this year’s highly anticipated auction have settled in Florida.
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Showing/Events
Male Champion Looser Retires at the Top While Eccles Family Dominate Female Final
Bordeaux (FRA), 5 February 2012 - Emotions ran high at the 2011/2012 FEI World Cup Vaulting Final in Bordeaux, France today where Switzerland’s Patric Looser made the perfect exit from the sport when taking the Male title in style, and Great Britain’s Joanne Eccles pipped her younger sister, Hannah, for the Female honours.
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Koford Wins Grand Prix Freestyle in Wellington Dressage CDI-W at Global Dressage Festival
Wellington, FL - February 4, 2012 - James Koford, of Wellington, FL, was all smiles as he won the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle in the Wellington Dressage CDI-W, presented by Magnolia Farm, on Saturday. Riding Pharaoh, owned by Hannah Hollandshook, Koford won the featured event of the 2012 Global Dressage Festival (GDF) with a score of 73.300%.
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International Riders Showcased in Wellington Dressage CDI-W at 2012 Global Dressage Festival
Wellington, FL - February 3, 2012 -The international riders were showcased on the second day of competition in the Wellington Dressage CDI-W, presented by Magnolia Farm, at the inaugural 2012 Global Dressage Festival on Friday. Seven countries were represented in the FEI Grand Prix and the FEI Prix St. Georges classes at the newly constructed venue of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC).
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Spotlights
Todd Flettrich Receives Invitation to Compete at CHIO Aachen
Wellington, FL - June 14, 2010 - Dressage rider Todd Flettrich will depart for Europe the week of June 14, 2010, to compete in international competition with his Grand Prix mount Otto, a 13-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding (Rambo X Rampal), owned by Cherry Knoll Farm. Flettrich plans to begin his trip competing in Fritzen, Austria, and will then head to the Falsterbo Horse Show CDI 5* in Sweden on July 8-11, 2010.
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HSBC FEI ClassicsTM News 4/2010: Lexington, KY (USA) Cross Country
FOX-PITT KEEPS COOL AT FIRST OF 2010 HSBC FEI CLASSICS™ William Fox-Pitt (GBR) gave a masterclass in Cross Country riding at the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event, the first leg of the 2010 HSBC FEI Classics™, and has maintained his overnight lead. Giving a confidence-boosting ride to the 10-year-old Cool Mountain, for whom it is a first 4-star, he finished easily inside the optimum time.
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Cannes Confirmed for 2010 Exquis World Dressage Masters Lineup
Cannes on the French Riviera has been confirmed for the 2010 lineup of Exquis World Dressage Masters events with the Euro100,000 (US$136,000) competition scheduled for June 10-13. The WDM event that began the world's richest dressage events in Cannes two years ago will be held at the same time as the Global Champions Tour CSI5*. The Cannes WDM competition had been in doubt because of conflicts with dates of other major dressage shows.
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Training Tips
Motivation from Moshi 47, by Jane Savoie
Learning never stops. I am competing now at the highest level available, but I'm still learning more. I'm refining and improving all the time. There is never an end to journey, just new paths and new heights to reach.
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Organizing Your Ride, by Jane Savoie
Sometimes it seems like a real dilemma to fit everything into one training session. The following is from an email I got recently. Does any of this sound familiar to you?
Q. How do you fit all the "things" you need to into your training sessions? I'm a First level rider with a confirmed First level horse. My problem is that there are so many things that need work.
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Arenus Sponsors ARIA, Offers Incentives to Trainers through Professional Referral Program
St. Charles, MO (December 27, 2010) – Arenus, a premier provider of innovative health and nutritional products for pets and horses, is proud to announce that they are continuing their sponsorship of the American Riding Instructors Association (ARIA). In addition to sponsoring the ARIA, Arenus is offering incentives to trainers who sign up for the Arenus Professional Referral Program.
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