Interagro Lusitanos dressage trainer Pia Aragao and Vade Mecum Interagro winning at the 29th Lusitano International Horse Show in São Paolo, Brazil. (Photo courtesy of Ney Messi)
Lusitano Worldwide Winning Trend Continues
São Paulo, Brazil (October 21, 2010) – Top Brazilian breeder Interagro Lusitanos received high marks at this year’s 29th Lusitano International Horse Show. Taking home honors at the show were Interagro dressage trainer and Brazilian champion Pia Aragão astride the grey stallion Vade Mecum Interagro. The pair enjoyed a sweeping victory winning the Intermediaire I, the Intermediaire I Kur (musical freestyle), and the Prix St. Georges. Aragão and Vade Mecum Interagro topped the classes with scores ranging from 64.684% in the Prix St. Georges and 65.737% in the Intermediaire I to an impressive 67.500% in the Intermediaire I Kur.
These successes are representative of the athletic, intelligent, and even-tempered Lusitano breed, which is excelling at all levels in sport horse competitions worldwide. At this summer’s Vidauban CDI3* Grand Prix de Dressage in France, Lusitano horses captured four of the top five Grand Prix victories; in addition, half of the top 14 scorers were Lusitanos. In the United States, Olympic and World Equestrian Games Medalist Lisa Wilcox had also been successfully competing Lusitanos in the Grand Prix. Wilcox competed the late Ingred Lin’s stallions, Quemacho HI and Queba HM. At the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Luiza Almeida, daughter of Manuel Rodrigues Tavares, owner of Rocas Do Vouga Farms competed her stallion Samba, representing the Lusitano breed among the best Grand Prix horse and rider combinations in the world.
Catherine Haddad, Shawna Harding and Rabiola Are the Big Winners
Devon, PA — The ladies rocked Dressage at Devon! Catherine Haddad, Shawna Harding and Rabiola took home the major championships and wins during the six-day show held September 28-October 3. With a full roster of breed show and performance classes, the event showcased the magic of the historic show grounds and international competition. New programs, including the Young Performance Horse Championship, kept the show fresh and exciting.
Tuesday
Special fillies and colts strutted their stuff on the opening day of Dressage at Devon. These youngsters demonstrated the power of North American breeders when all of Tuesday’s champions were awarded above 81% on the way to their tri-colors. A full day of classes ran late into the night at the continent’s premier breed show as the young horses kicked off six days of great competition celebrating the show’s 35th Anniversary.
Taking home the top honors of Young Horse Champion, as well as the Colt Championship, was El Paso ISF, a yearling son of UB40 that was bred by Iron Spring Farm. The chestnut KWPN colt with flaxen mane and tail demonstrated stellar movement and exceptional presence as he won the Yearling Colts class over 16 other talented youngsters. The colt didn’t leave any ribbons on the table when he also won the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders Colt Championship. El Paso ISF is a previous winner at Dressage at Devon; he took home the blue ribbon last year in the Weanling Colts class.
El Paso ISF was one of UB40's offspring in the Get of Sire class. Photo credit: Alix Coleman
Devon, PA — Dressage at Devon continued on day three with a full roster of breed show classes. Hanoverians, Oldenburgs and KWPN horses were among the more than 20 breeds represented. Spectators were also treated to the Gypsy Vanner and Nokota, along with other flamboyant horses.
Earning the blue ribbon in the Nokota class was the six-year-old gelding Red Cloud, owned and shown by Terri Fuellgraf of Saxonburg, PA. “He has a lot of potential for dressage,” Fuellgraf said. The red roan pinto gelding also enjoys riding out and he competes in judged trail rides. This versatility and athletic ability are common to this rare breed. Descended from ranch and Indian horses, no more than 1,200 of these sturdy horses remain. Fuellgraf continued, “They are extremely people-oriented and bond with their owners.”
Claiming the Gypsy Vanner class was Majestic Legend, a two-year-old stallion bred by Powerpaint Gypsy Farm. Carol Camiola purchased the young stallion a year ago and plans to use him for trail riding. “They are bombproof,” says his breeder MaryAnn Riess. “Anyone can handle Gypsies, even beginners.”
Rabiola Grand Champion at Dressage at Devon. Photos by Hoof Print Images.
BLM Mustang Also Makes His Mark
Devon, PA — The Grand Championship at Dressage at Devon is always a nail biter, but this year’s group of champions really impressed with incredible movement, type and conformation as they competed for this big award. To the thrill of the crowd, two beautiful mares trotted away with the show’s most coveted ribbons during the breed division. Wearing the championship neck sash once again was Iron Spring Farm’s Rabiola, the gorgeous KWPN mare who has won more than ten championships at the show over the years. Finishing with the Reserve Grand Championship was Dazzle, a two-year-old mare by Jazz, who also has quality gaits and charisma.
Rabiola kicked off her day by winning the Four-Year-Old and Older Broodmares class. She then trotted to the Mare and Mature Horse Championships before clinching the title of Grand Champion. The mare, by Metall out of Fabiola by Zadok, is not only frequently a big winner at DAD, she’s also a mom of several Dressage at Devon winners. “She’s the Queen,” said a very happy Mary Alice Malone, owner of Rabiola. “This was really amazing. I’m really lucky to own her.”
Village among Additional Features at Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
LEXINGTON, KY (August 26, 2010) – Visitors who come to the Kentucky Horse Park during the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will have the added benefit of experiencing the Equine Village.
The Equine Village will showcase the largest gathering of the best known equine entertainers, clinicians and breed representatives ever assembled in the US. There are five different venues for the Equine Village with each providing its own unique entertainment.
The Equine Village will host many of our country’s most recognized breed associations. Each of these associations will have an opportunity to showcase what makes their breed unique. Whether it’s flying over jumps, pulling carriages or performing elegant dressage tests, these many breed associations are sure to impress with a multitude of presentations. Breed demonstrations will be held throughout the 16 days of the Games in two central arenas in the Equine Village.
The ‘Foals from the Heart’ auction, run by Vincent Desmarez and his family, raised €11,140 for JustWorld International. Photo credit: Sportfot
August 9, 2010 – Laventie, France – Equestrians across the world are joining the movement to help those less fortunate, as evidenced by a breeding auction held in France that raised €11,140 to benefit JustWorld International initiatives. JustWorld International is a not-for-profit, humanitarian organization working as a catalyst for positive change in the developing world by helping underprivileged children.
The ‘Foals from the Heart’ auction is run each year by Vincent Desmarez, father of JustWorld Amateur Ambassador Tiphaine Desmarez of France. Vincent presented JustWorld with a check for €11,140 in a special presentation held prior to the start of the Global Champions Tour Grand Prix at CSI5* Chantilly, France, on Saturday, July 17. JustWorld Ambassadors Julia Tops of Canada, Luciana Diniz of Portugal and France’s own Kevin Staut accepted the check on behalf of JustWorld. Staut, who is the reigning European Champion and currently ranked the number one show jumping rider in the world, also acted as the ‘Foals from the Heart’ spokesperson.
“It was so great that Kevin supported our initiative to help JustWorld,” said Vincent’s son, Thomas Desmarez. “When he was out on the grand prix field at Chantilly and spoke about the important work that JustWorld is doing, it all came together. It is wonderful to have such a big name behind such a worthy cause. It attracted all sorts of attention and local press.”
The American Quarter Horse Journal, March 18, 2010 – The inaugural class of AQHA’s Stewards went through a comprehensive training program today in Dallas, Texas. Beginning in April, the 39 people attending the training session will begin stewarding some of AQHA’s more than 3,200 annual shows and special events.
“This is truly an historical and important launch for AQHA,” said Ward Stutz, senior director of breed integrity and animal welfare. “We are dedicated to making this program successful, and this first round of stewards is key to that success. We know we have the right people and will look forward to welcoming more stewards later this year.”
Funds for the stewards program were made possible through an increase in show processing fees that became effective in 2010. To help level the playing field for exhibitors and ensure the welfare of horses in competition, a portion of those funds have been designated for breed integrity initiatives like the stewards program.
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