Tampa Equestrian Festival to Start with Tampa Bay Classic on March 31st

Stadium Jumping's Michael Morrissey is looking forward to two exciting weeks of competition in Tampa. © Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports.com.

Tampa, Florida – Stadium Jumping, Inc. announced today that the first week of the Tampa Equestrian Festival has been cancelled.

Michael Morrissey of Stadium Jumping, Inc. made the announcement on Tuesday morning, and said the change in schedule was long overdue.

“That first week has always been a transitional week for us,” said Morrissey of the cancellation. “We are listening to what our exhibitors have been telling us regarding that week. They have told us that they feel there is just too much showing.”

“Those coming from Ocala which will have just ended, needed an extra week to prepare, and those that were competing at WEF simply told us they needed a week off,” Morrissey detailed. “Over the years, this has always been a lightly attended event and this extra time allows us an extra opportunity to concentrate on the preparations for our big show, the Tampa Bay Classic, which is the host for two very important events this year.”

The Suncoast Internationale was scheduled to run March 24-28th.

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Tags: equestrian competitions, equestrian disciplines, hunter/jumper, Show Jumping, stadium jumping, Suncoast Internationale, Tampa Equestrian Festival

Eventing Radio Episode 47 – Cooper, an Event Horse’s Story of Injury and Illness

Jennie Brannigan and Emma Ford join me this week to share the story of Cooper’s injuries and illness that has hospitalized him since Fair Hill International Horse Trials and the lessons that we can learn from a veterinary emergency. Listen in…

Eventing Radio Episode 47 – Cooper, an Event Horse’s Story of Injury and Illness:

• Co-Hosts: Chris Stafford and Jennie Brannigan.
• Tip of the Week: Jennie Brannigan
• PLEASE JOIN US IN HELPING JENNIE & COOPER!  As many of you may know, Cooper had an unfortunate accident during the stadium jumping at Fair Hill International that required surgery, followed by colic surgery. The vet expenses for these procedures are daunting. However Jennie, among many other top equestrians, is a member of Southern California Equestrian Sport .As specified on their website, Southern California Equestrian Sports, Inc. (SCES) is a non-profit organization dedicated to help equestrian riders and organizers raise tax deductible funds to compete in or support their National and International competitions.The SCES has set up a tax deductible fund to help Jennie & Cooper with their veterinary expenses. You can donate by visiting Jennie’s website at www.branniganeventing.com.

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Jennie, among many other top equestrians, is a member of Southern California Equestrian Sport . As specified on their website, “Southern California Equestrian Sports, Inc. (SCES) is a non-profit organization dedicated to help equestrian riders and organizers raise tax deductible funds to compete in or support their National and International competitions.

The SCES has set up a tax deductible fund to help Jennie & Cooper with their veterinary expenses. You can donate online through Paypal (below), or by sending a check payable to SCES.

Tags: colic surgery, Fair Hill International Horse Trials, Southern California Equestrian Sport, stadium jumping, Three Day Eventing, veterinary emergency