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SeminarsCollege Preparatory Invitational Competition and Seminars to Be Held at the 2012 WEF
In addition to increasing the number of riders accepted at the CPI, organizers are also pleased to announce that the number of scholarships for the 2012 horse show has increased. A total of five scholarships will be awarded this year, rewarding the young riders on their social conduct and academic success, as well as competitive success. In total, there will be five scholarships awarded to eligible CPI participants, including: CPI Horsemanship Test Award, CPI High Point Hunt Seat Equitation Rider, CPI Essay Contest, CPI Champion of Service Award, and CPI High Point Dressage Rider. IHSA, ANRC, IDA and NCAA Representatives to Speak at Seminars during 2012 College Preparatory Invitational Eddie Federwisch Wellington, FL – December 16, 2011 – Coaches representing the four main governing bodies of collegiate riding will host seminars for the young riders at this year’s College Preparatory Invitational (CPI) Horse Show. Representatives from the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA), American National Riding Commission (ANRC), Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA), and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), will all be on hand. Presenting its second annual event, the 2012 CPI will be held January 13-15 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. Everyone is invited to attend the seminars and meet the college coaches at this year’s CPI, not just riders entered to show. On the website, www.collegeprepinvitational.com, you can sign up by purchasing the “Seminar Only”. In addition, if you purchase the seminar only, you can also purchase the “Rider Bio” to post bios, photos and videos online for coaches to see. The “Rider Bio” can only be purchased through attending the seminars. Volunteers are also welcome at the event; please contact Heidi Lengyel at heidiL@collegeprepinvitational.com to sign up. Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center Hosts George H. Morris Educational Seminar The esteemed George Morris conducted an educational seminar hosted at the Buffalo Therapeutic Center from November 11-13, 2011. Photo © Lauren Fisher Buffalo, NY – November 18, 2011 – The Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center (BTRC) hosted a popular and insightful clinic this past weekend, conducted by the world renowned trainer, rider and Chef d’Equipe of the United States Show Jumping Team, George H. Morris. His experience and knowledge have been invaluable to students attending the clinic for years, working to further each rider’s skills both in the aspects of horsemanship and riding. The clinic not only acted as a learning experience for riders, but it also raised funds to continue the progressive work of the BTRC. A renowned horseman, Morris has played a crucial role, not only in the growth of countless notorious horses and riders, but also in the development of the current equestrian sport. He has often been referred to as the “founding father” of hunt seat equitation. Second to none, his teachings, technique, and style are admired around the world. His clinics are a rare and exceptional opportunity for riders of all levels and ages to learn from the finest. KY Horse Council Leads Strategic Planning Session for Equine IndustryLexington, KY, July 21, 2011 – Kentucky’s horses are often referred to as a “signature industry”, providing the Commonwealth with an identity that goes beyond state and national borders. Horses provide Kentuckians thousands of jobs, millions in tax revenue to the Commonwealth, and hours of pleasure for Kentucky horsemen and women. Despite the size and impact of the industry, Kentucky does not engage routinely in long-term strategic planning of initiatives to benefit all breeds and equestrian disciplines. The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) hosts a Kentucky Equine Strategic Planning Session on September 24, 2011. KHC seeks the involvement of all equine associations throughout the Commonwealth for this important process. “This planning effort to develop initiatives for the benefit of all owners, riders, and breeders is something that is a natural fit for the Kentucky Horse Council”, says Anna Zinkhon, President of the KHC Board. “The event will not only support the industry and the Commonwealth, but will also help to unify the community, which has been known to be fragmented into different interest groups. When we all work together and speak as one voice, we are much more effective,” Zinkhon continued. Educational Seminars Presented by World Equestrian Brands on Leg Protection and the Influence of Tack on the Biomechanics of the Horse Wow Audiences Jen Wright of Happy Horse Tack Shop, Peter Menet of Amerigo Saddles, and Robin Moore of World Equestrian Brands, LLC, discuss proper saddle fit and its effects on a horse’s biomechanics during the seminar. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Musmanno) Buena Vista, VA (July 14, 2011) – Professional trainers, amateur riders, Pony Club members, veterinarians, farriers, massage therapists and a variety of other equine enthusiasts recently had the chance to learn about leg protection and therapy practices, as well as the influence tack has on the biomechanics of the horse in sport, during seminars presented by World Equestrian Brands, LLC. The US distributor of Amerigo saddles and strap goods, Amerigo Vega saddles, Vespucci, E. A. Mattes and Equilibrium products, World Equestrian Brands is a strong believer in educating horse enthusiasts of all disciplines. “Jen Wright, owner of Happy Horse Tack Shop, organized two great seminars, one held at CSU in Fort Collins and the other at Laura Backus’ Pendragon Stud Equestrian Center near Larkspur. The participants were able to listen to lectures and then go into the barn where we used ‘live models’ to demonstrate the basics of saddle fitting. We also had demo riders that were able to show that the right saddle does make a difference to both the horse and rider,” said Robin Moore, President of World Equestrian Brands. “None of the demo riders were pre-fit, so it was totally random and really proved the point. Also, we demoed the Equilibrium Massage Pad on the horses, and hands down, the equine response was a favorable horse smile!” Alison Sherwood Bruce, Sales Director of Equilibrium Products, spoke about the latest technology in leg protection. “Equilibrium is serious about studying the effects of heat and weight on the horse, so there was in-depth discussion of having the right materials and the right boots for the different needs and levels of protection,” Moore said. “For example, you wouldn’t use a cross-country boot to school in dressage and vice versa. She also talked about the key points that should be met in boot design: light weight, flexibility, heat management, protection from penetration and concussion, and of course dealing with water on cross-country. It was a great presentation and Alison demonstrated the different materials and functions.” American Horse Publications Awards Excellence in Equine Publishing MediaJune 18, 2011 – San Diego, CA, welcomed American Horse Publications members to “America’s Finest City” and AHP recognized their “finest” in equine publishing media during the AHP “Hoofprints in the Sand” Seminar. The three-day conference held June 16-18 was jam-packed with educational sessions and activities, but on Saturday evening, the winners in the AHP Annual Awards Competition took center stage. Sixty-nine American Horse Publications members were named finalists in the 2011 AHP Annual Awards Contest for material published in and dated 2010. Participation in this year’s contest represented a record-breaking 118 AHP members and 839 entries, an increase of 57 over last year. Held since 1974, the AHP Annual Awards Contest provides members with an opportunity to be recognized for excellence in equine publishing as well as professional critiques for improvement. Always an anticipated event, the awards presentations were held Saturday, June 18, 2011, during the AHP “Hoofprints in the Sand” Seminar in San Diego. The evening began with a reception co-sponsored by Dover Saddlery and Branch Smith Printing and was followed by the Awards Banquet sponsored by Publishers Press. Breyer Animal Creations sponsored the centerpieces, and one lucky attendee at each table took a Breyer “Under the Sea” model horse home. This year’s beach-themed banquet was enhanced by elegant scenic décor produced and sponsored by Red Pony Productions, LLC and If Your Horse Could Talk. The coveted General Excellence Award is presented to publications who fulfill their statement of purpose and show excellence in editorial content and design. Honorable mention is presented in classes with over five entries. General Excellence in the Tabloid/Newspaper category went to Quarter Horse News, a biweekly tabloid covering the cutting, reining and reined cow horse industries published by Cowboy Publishing Group. Thoroughbred Times, a national newsweekly magazine of Thoroughbred racing, claimed honorable mention. Don’t Miss This Tonight! Free Webinar – Smart Social Media for Horse Professionals!
Event: Smart Social Media Marketing for Horse Professionals If something is worth doing, it’s worth doing right. Social media is hands down the most powerful marketing and business tool horse professionals have ever had available. It’s inexpensive, works well for businesses that rely on “word of mouth,” is an excellent customer relations tool and enables horse professionals to share what they do in a very visual, “next best thing to being there” way. It has also grown and changed so rapidly over the last year that few horse business owners are fully capitalizing on its benefits. If you want to get more out of your social media presence, don’t miss “Smart Social Media for Horse Professionals 2011.” You’ll learn how to: * Integrate social media into your overall marketing plan – Get optimized for success! Don’t Miss This Tonight! Free Horse Business Seminar – Managing Mud and Manure: Green Stable Management Practices
Date: April 19, 2011 If you have horses, then you have mud, right? Wrong! Equestrian Professional’s next free horse business seminar will give you practical ways for managing mud and runoff on horse properties. The guest speaker will be Alayne Blickle, a life-long equestrian and reining competitor, and creator/director of Horses for Clean Water, an award winning, nationally acclaimed environmental education program. Her presentation will address common causes of mud and how it affects horse health. Then she will take listeners through a 6 step mud solution program that will help you - * Reduce and/or prevent mud FEI Media Advisory: Seminar on Judging in DressageLausanne, 14 April 2011 – We are pleased to inform you that a seminar on judging in Dressage, presented by FEI 5* Judge and President of the 2011 Reem Acra FEI World Cup Final Ground Jury Katrina Wuest, will be held on Saturday 30 April 2011 in Leipzig (GER). The seminar is open to media representatives accredited for the 2011 FEI World Cup Finals. It will take place in the Presseclub located next to the Press Centre of the Partner Pferd Leipzig Exhibition Centre from 15h00 to 16h30. The Freestyle of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final will follow at 18h00. A similar session, which received a very positive feedback, was organised during last year’s FEI World Cup Dressage Final in ‘s-Hertogenbosch (NED). Media wishing to attend the seminar are requested to contact FEI Press Relations Manager Malina Gueorguiev (malina.gueorguiev@fei.org) by Tuesday 26 April at the latest. Media Contacts: Malina Gueorguiev Equestrian Professional’s Horse Business Seminar Schedule 2011
January 24, 2011 – Equestrian Professional.com announces their schedule of monthly horse business seminars for the first six months of 2011. These seminars are designed to help horse professionals grow healthier, more profitable businesses and support them in achieving their equestrian career goals. Equestrian Professional’s monthly seminar program addresses the topics and issues that face today’s horse business owner. From surviving the current economy to navigating new media, these seminars help horse professionals find relevant answers and time saving solutions. “Our mission is to provide education of value to the equine business community as a whole and to provide invaluable information, resources and support to our members” said Elisabeth McMillan, founder and editor at Equestrian Professional.com. Equestrian Professional.com seminars are very easy to attend. The seminars are hosted via webcast and can be attended by phone or computer. Equestrian Professional brings in top-notch speakers each month and makes the main lecture portion of their seminars (and text Q&A) available to all horse professionals free of charge. Each open seminar is then followed by a “Members Only” session. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=13044 |
Wellington, FL – December 22, 2011 – The College Preparatory Invitational (CPI) will be a feature event on January 13-15 during the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The second annual CPI Horse Show will be larger, allowing more riders to compete, and will include dressage classes and more educational opportunities for participants. Equestrian Sport Productions is proud to be a sponsor of the College Preparatory Invitational and looks forward to welcoming new and returning riders to this year’s event.
