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Archive for October, 2009Buzz for Gulf Coast Winter Series Is All Good! Thom Brede Joins Staff Thom Brede Harrodsburg, KY — October 29, 2009 — The 2010 Gulf Coast Winter Series has become the hot topic among the equestrian community from coast to coast. Under the management of Bob Bell and Janet McCarroll, the Gulf Coast Winter Series has just announced the addition of Thom Brede to assist Allen Rheinheimer this season as a Technical Director. “Thom’s been managing large horse shows for years, he’s one of the most sought after hunter judges, and brings a host of talents to our series,” Bell shared. While it’s expected that Brede’s primary focus will be on the hunter divisions, Bell added that having Brede’s wealth of knowledge on hand would be an even greater asset to ensure exhibitors needs can be anticipated in and out of the rings. “Tom has been part of some of best horse shows in our country and working with Allen Rheinheimer, I am sure our circuit will be better for it,” Bell said. Held at the Harrison County Equestrian Center in Gulfport, MS, 2010 will mark the 11th year of the winter series. This year’s six-week event runs February 10th through March 21st. Looking for an expression of gratitude to their many loyal exhibitors co-chairs Bob Bell and Janet McCarroll knew the perfect gift. Bell said, “With all the changes our country is going through we decided to make some changes for the good of our exhibitors. One is by maintaining the same pricing we’ve had since 2008.” Also returning will be the “U Pick UP” feed and bedding at reduced prices. There will be specific times of day, both morning and afternoon, where the exhibitors can meet show staff at the feed – bedding trailers to purchase their needs and save money by not having the goods delivered to their stalls. If preferred the show will still offer the normal feed and bedding delivery service. Details, prices and hours will be posted in the show office. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8726 FEI World Cup Dressage 2009/2010 – Round 2, Lyon The Netherlands' Anky Van Grunsven and Salinero made it two-in-a-row when winning the second leg of the FEI World Cup Dressage series at Lyon, France tonight. ANKY AND SALINERO MAKE IT TWO IN A ROW AT LYON 30 October 2009 – Triple Olympic champion Anky Van Grunsven of The Netherlands finished a long way ahead of the rest of the field when securing her second consecutive victory with Salinero in the 2009 FEI World Cup Dressage series at Lyon, France tonight. The absence of her fellow-countryman, Edward Gal, after an unfortunate accident with Sisther de Jeu yesterday, left her clear favourite to top the scoreboard and she won with a comfortable margin of more than five percentage points over runner-up Monica Theodorescu from Germany riding Whisper. Third place went to Denmark’s Nathalie Zu Sayn-Wittgenstein and Rigoletto whose indoor season debut on her home turf at Odense two weeks ago was spoiled by the gelding’s nervousness which led to their retirement during the Grand Prix. Tonight however the 34 year old Danish Princess produced an excellent Freestyle to finish ahead of Dutchman Hans-Peter Minderhoud with Exquis Escapado. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8722 Citizens Call for Immediate Moratorium on Wild Horse Round-UpsCHICAGO, (EWA) – The Equine Welfare Alliance (EWA), an umbrella organization comprising over 60 member organizations, announced today it is joining the growing chorus calling for an immediate moratorium on the gathering of wild horses and burros by all government agencies. Already calling for a moratorium are The Cloud Foundation, The Animal Law Coalition and noted expert, wildlife ecologist, Craig Downer and Mustang author Deanne Stillman. On October 7, Ken Salazar, head of the Department of Interior (DOI) and Bob Abbey, head of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), publicly admitted the deficiencies in the current management of the Wild Horse and Burro Program in announcing the development of a new plan. “The Salazar plan would simply throw the herds off of their historical Western lands set aside for them in the 1971 Wild Horse and Burro Act and put them into long term holding facilities which it renames “refuges” explains EWA’s Vicki Tobin. In an August letter to Bob Abbey, Congressmen Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) outlined the deficiencies in the current program over the past several years. To date, none of the deficiencies have been corrected and until range studies can be completed, there is no scientific evidence justifying the removal of wild horses and burros from the land. Following a GAO report in 2008 that found that the BLM did not have adequate funding to support the estimated 37,000 horses they had in holding pens, Congress generously increased their budget. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8719 Upcoming Cowboy ChristmasThe US Equine Rescue League (USERL) is planning a Cowboy Christmas event to be held Sunday, November 15, 2009 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Wild West Town at Southern Breezes, 4126 Medlin Road, Monroe, NC 28112. There will be horse drawn wagon rides, an opportunity to meet some of the rescue horses, a petting zoo, and plenty of shopping for the cowboys and cowgirls on your Christmas list. The USERL will be selling hot chocolate, hot mulled cider and baked goods to keep everyone warm. The proceeds from this event will benefit horses rescued from abuse and neglect in the Central Piedmont Region of North Carolina. The USERL is also looking for volunteers to help that day and for vendors to sell their wares. If you are interested in participating in the Cowboy Christmas, contact Deb Carl 704-531-4877 or dbcarl@carolina.rr.com. For more information, visit www.userlcpnc.org. QuarterFest Dates Announced for 2010Save the date to be part of the only equine expo that welcomes horses and their riders. America’s Horse, October 29, 2009 – The 2010 QuarterFest has something for you and your horse April 30-May 2 at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. QuarterFest isn’t your typical equine expo. At no other equine event can you bring your horse and participate in multiple clinics in a span of three days. So, gather your friends and load up your horses for the 2010 QuarterFest: A Celebration of the American Quarter Horse. We’ll have clinics all weekend long, with AQHA professional horsemen and horsewomen who include Ken McNabb of Cody, Wyoming; Tammy Pate of Helena, Montana; Jeff Griffith of Bozeman, Montana; Christy Landwehr of Aurora, Colorado; Julie Goodnight of Poncha Springs, Colorado; and Bo Winslow of Estes Park, Colorado. There will be a limited number of spots available for people to participate in clinics with their horses. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8701 Francesca & Maggie Jayne Claim Grand Champion Open Hunter Title at 126th Nat’l Horse Show Francesca and Maggie Jayne were the Green Conformation champion, Regular Conformation champion, and Grand Champion Open Hunter. Syracuse, NY – October 29, 2009 – The 126th National Horse Show wrapped up the professional hunter divisions today in Syracuse, NY. Four championships were awarded, along with the Grand Champion Open Hunter and Leading Hunter Rider titles. Francesca, owned by Pony Lane Farm of Bluffdale, UT, and ridden by Maggie Jayne of Elgin, IL, were the Grand Hunter Champions after they won two hunter division championships. Jayne was named the Leading Hunter Rider. The National Horse Show holds classes for hunters through Friday, October 30, and their highlight event, the ASPCA Maclay National Championship, will be held on Saturday, October 31. The 126th National Horse Show is featured at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament, which holds jumpers classes through Sunday, November 1 in the War Memorial at the Oncenter Complex. Jayne had an incredible two days with her hunters at the 126th National Horse Show. She and Francesca, an eight-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare, finished as the Green Conformation and Regular Conformation Hunter champions. For their Green Conformation Hunter championship, they were presented with the “Call You Raise You” Challenge Trophy, donated by Mrs. Stephen Clark and Cismont Manor Farm. The reserve champion in the division was South Beach, ridden by Jennifer Alfano for Bright Star 158 LLC. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8698 Draper Equine Therapy to Sponsor 2010 Dressage Season in Wellington Dressage rider Laura Noyes is a Draper Advisory Board dressage competitor. West Palm Beach, FL (October 28, 2009) – Draper Equine Therapy, makers of therapeutic horse and rider products featuring the innovative “smart fiber” textile Celliant/Holofiber, will be sponsoring the 2010 dressage season in Wellington. Draper Equine Therapy will sponsor classes at the Gold Coast Dressage Association and the Wellington Classic Dressage shows, held at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. “We’re excited to be a sponsor of the Wellington Dressage shows,” said Kat Wojtylak, Product Manager of Draper Equine Therapy. “South Florida is the place to be during the winter months, and Draper is thrilled to be supporting the amazing talents that attend the shows this upcoming season. We know it takes a lot to prepare horses for competing in the dressage ring. Our products have been known to break past barriers to allow the horse and rider to work at maximum efficacy.” The Wellington dressage shows, which begin in November and run through May, attract top competitors from around the world and feature USEF/USDF recognized dressage shows. Held at the Palm Beach County Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, the 111-acre world-class equestrian facility features a lighted covered arena as well as several outdoor show and schooling rings. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8687 VTRC Receives Quality of Life Grant from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center used the Quality of Life Grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to purchase Cinderella. Loxahatchee, FL – October, 27, 2009 – Each year the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation awards grants to non-profit organizations that provide services to individuals living with paralysis. This year the Foundation is proud to announce Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center’s Horses for Heroes Program as one of the 145 recipients, receiving $5,000 in aid. Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center will use the grant to help those living with paralysis become active members in everyday life. Cinderella is an elegant seven-year-old Quarter Horse, and she was purchased for the VTRC programs though a grant provided by the Christopher Reeve Foundation. “After receiving the grant we looked high and low for the perfect horse and finally the proverbial glass “horse” shoe fit,” noted VTRC Founder and Executive Director Ruth Menor. “Cinderella (we call her Cinder for short) stepped on to VTRC property with inquisitive yet accepting eyes, and quickly made friends with her new equine family. At 14.2 hands, she is the perfect size for both kids and many adults and is currently being used for a handful of lead line and independent lessons.” Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8674 Dr Gerd Heuschmann, author of ‘Tug of War’ & DVD ‘If Horses Could Speak’ Lecture & Clinic
No charge for being a guest at the book signing, lecture is $50, riding (which includes Dr Heuschmann riding your horse) is $250, and auditing both days and lecture $125. If you wish to audit only the cost will be $80 for both days, $45 for one day. Dr. Heuschmann was trained as a Bereiter (master rider) in Germany before qualifying for veterinary study at Munich University. There he specialized in equine orthopedics for two years before accepting a post as the head of the breeding department at the German Equestrian Federation. Dr. Heuschmann is a founding member of “Xenophon”, an organization dedicated to “fighting hard against serious mistakes in equestrian sports”. He is the author of the “Tug of War” and the DVD “If Horses Could Speak” which is the basis for his world-wide lectures. By describing the basic anatomy and physiology of the horse, Dr. Heuschmann identifies widely-used incorrect training methods- especially in dressage- that can undermine a horse’s health and well being and offers the rider solutions that do not cause pain or fail to respect the mental habits and physiological needs of the horse. His dynamic teaching on the biomechanics of correct riding and proper training result in the horse’s improved mental and physical condition. BOOK SIGNING The Gift Horse LECTURE RIDING CLINIC Contact: Sandy Mooney Washington International Horse Show Wrap-Up, October 20-25, 2009Washington, D.C. – October 27, 2009 – In an exciting three horse jump-off, Todd Minikus (USA) and Alaska were the fastest clear round to win the $100,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix World Cup qualifier on Saturday presented by The Boeing Company. Kate Levy (USA) and Lirving du Volsin finished second, while Mario Deslauriers (USA) and Vicomte D were third. Earlier in the evening, Samantha Schaefer was victorious in the WIHS Equitation Classic Finals. The week’s courses were designed by Guilherme Jorge of Brazil, and out of the 29 entries in the class, only three could find the path to the jump-off. Ken Berkley (USA) and Carlos Boy, owned by Alexa and Krista Weisman, just missed the jump-off by accumulating one time fault in 78.84 seconds to finish fourth. Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) kicked up his speed after having a rail down to finish as the fastest four-faulter in 67.17 seconds on Night Train, owned by Double H Farm. The first to return in the jump-off was Levy and Lirving du Volsin, owned by LA Horsepower and Kate Levy. She went for the safe clear round, but was very efficient with her speed. She finished clear in 36.32 seconds and would have to wait and see how the riders chased her time. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8667 |
