Photo caption: British team members Oliver Townend (left) and William Fox-Pitt during the first horse inspection of the 2009 HSBC FEI European Eventing Championship (c) Julia Rau.
TOUZAINT’S TITLE DEFENCE STARTS HERE
Fontainebleau (FRA), 23 September 2009 – The countdown has begun to Nicolas Touzaint’s (FRA) defence of his European title. The defending champion rides Tatchou, an 11-year-old Anglo-Arab, for the home team in the HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships at Fontainebleau (FRA, 23 – 27 September), which kick off with the Dressage phase at 9am on Thursday 24 September morning.
“Of course I would like to win the individual gold medal again, but I would also like us to win the gold medal in the team event,” said Touzaint.
Ticket Sales, Kentucky Celebration, and Live Web Stream of Activities on September 25
The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will celebrate the launch of ticket sales and the final year countdown to the Games on September 25, 2009 and you are invited to join the celebration around the world with a live Web stream of the celebration.
The festivities will feature live musical entertainment, prizes, and an official countdown to the ticket sale launch at Noon EST. Leadership of the World Games 2010 Foundation, athletes, and local celebrities will speak, and NBC’s Tom Hammond will emcee the event. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8232
Photo Credit: Gunner, a Million Dollar Sire and NRHA Hall of Fame Inductee, is one of the stallions available during this year’s High Roller Reining Classic Stallion Services Silent Auction. Photo Courtesy of the McQuay Stables.
Las Vegas, NV – September 23, 2009 – The High Roller Reining Classic is pleased to announce that it will be continuing its 2009 Stallion Services Silent Auction through December 5. The Stallion Services Silent Auction features the top reining stallions from across the country, and offspring will be eligible to win the Highest Placing Offspring award at the 2014 High Roller Reining Classic. The High Roller Reining Classic is the international “crown jewel” of western riding competition, and featured over $200,000 in added money and prizes. The horse show was held at the South Point Hotel and Casino, September 4 -12, 2009.
This is the first year that the Stallion Services Silent Auction is being held, and bidding began September 4 at this year’s High Roller Reining Classic. Interested parties have the opportunity to bid through December 5 at 6:00 p.m. at highrollerreiningclassic.com. Once bids are placed, updates on the status of the highest bids will be posted on the High Roller Reining Classic web site daily. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8229
Photo Credit: The USET Holiday Gala Fundraiser will help families in need during the holiday season by collecting donations for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve charity Toys for Tots. Photo by: WCD Staff.
Wellington, FL – September 23, 2009 – SUCCEED and Wellington Classic Dressage will be hosting an exciting Holiday Gala Fundraiser on December 11 & 12, 2009, to benefit the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation. The gala will feature some of the biggest names in the equestrian world from a unique combination of disciplines, all coming together for a good cause and some holiday fun. In addition to raising money for the USET Foundation and supporting the future of the equestrian sport, the Holiday Gala will also help families in need during the holiday season by collecting donations for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve charity Toys for Tots.
Held at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL, the USET Holiday Gala Fundraiser will be an equestrian event like none other. The gala will feature a combination of clinics, fun demonstrations, team competitions, and many holiday surprises from some of the top horses and riders in the country. The list of equestrian stars already signed up to participate includes Steffen Peters, Gina Miles, Courtney King Dye, David & Karen O’Connor, Chester Weber, Monty Roberts, Kate Levy, Pierre St. Jacques, Samantha St. Jacques, Hawley Bennett, Tami Hoag, Kim Gentry, Cathy Wieschhoff, Jeanne Lambrecht, and Lynn Palm. Several other top names are expected to take part and will soon finalize their plans. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8224
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