North American News
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21 April 2013 at 16 : 15 PM
NEDA Announces Scholarship Winners
(NEDA) - Congratulations to the latest recipients of NEDA Scholarships! Three scholarships were awarded in April of 2013. Joy Congdon of Shelburne, VT received a Professional Scholarship to study with Kathy Connelly and Anne Gribbons to confirm the Grand Prix with her mare, Wixen. Nora Batchelder of Williston, FL received a Professional Scholarship to study with Shelly Francis develop grand Prix at the international level. Regina Cristo of Sand Lake, NY received an Amateur Scholarship to study with Tom and Judy Noone to develop a Second Level Freestyle. We wish them the best of luck! Did you know that NEDA Scholarships become available twice a year? The deadlines for 2010 to submit ...
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18 April 2013 at 22 : 20 PM
Denmark is the Partner Country of CHIO Aachen 2013
Denmark is the official partner country of the World Equestrian Festival, CHIO Aachen 2013 (June 21st-30th). Princess Benedikte of Denmark presented the partnership at a reception in the Danish Embassy in Berlin. “We are happy and proud that our beautiful country is going to be the partner of the world’s largest equestrian sport event,” her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte of Denmark told the just under 100 guests invited to the Danish Embassy. Princess Benedikte has known the CHIO Aachen for many years and is always impressed by the atmosphere at the traditional showgrounds at the Soers in Aachen: “The atmosphere is unique and very international. The CHIO Aachen really is a ...
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7 February 2013 at 18 : 20 PM
Applications Now Being Accepted for USEF Dressage Technical Advisor/Chef d’Equipe
(USEF) - The Search Committee formed by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to assist in hiring the next Technical Advisor/Chef d’Equipe for the U.S. Dressage Team has approved the job description for the position. The Search Committee is composed of: Eric Straus, Chairman Janet Foy Catherine Haddad-Staller Susan Dutta Anne Kursinski David O’Connor The job description can be found at http://www.usef.org/documents/highPerformance/dressage/2013DRTA_ChefJobDescription.pdf Individuals interested in being the Technical Advisor/Chef d’Equipe for the U.S. Dressage Team must submit applications no later than March 15, 2013. The application can be found at ...
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7 February 2013 at 14 : 54 PM
Dressage4Kids 11th Annual Weekend Educational Program is Being Held this Weekend in Connecticut
The 11th Annual 2013 Weekend Educational Program will be held this weekend, February 9-10, in Woodbury, Conn. at Nonnewaug High School, 5 Minortown Road. There will be lectures on subjects of interest to everyone involved in horses including vet care, stable management, and riding theory, among others. There will be peer roundtable discussions for parents, professionals, and youth heading toward the North American Junior/Young Rider Dressage and Eventing Championships. There will be a meeting for the Region 8 and Area 1 potential Dressage and Eventing team members to discuss planning, fundraising, coaching, and transportation to NAJYRC. Once again Susan Sieber will oversee ...
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5 February 2013 at 21 : 31 PM
Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Training Session at Shannondale Farm Wraps-Up after Two Informative Days
(USEF) - The first Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Training Session of 2013 wrapped up Sunday at Shannondale Farm in Alpharetta, Georgia. A diverse group of young dressage horses, representing a multitude of breeds and varied levels of experience, were selected for the training session with USEF Young Horse Dressage Coach Scott Hassler. Hassler commented, “We had another very successful training session in this area. It is always encouraging to see the number of interested breeders, owners and young horse trainers who choose to audit these sessions. It provides the setting to have great discussions. With eight out of the 10 horses bred in the USA, I hope to see quite a few of these ...
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4 February 2013 at 15 : 50 PM
Sonia Zugel and Ungaro Triumphant Once More at Wellington Dressage CDI-W presented by The Dutta Corp.
(Jennifer Wood Media) - The Wellington Dressage CDI-W presented by The Dutta Corp. at the 2013 Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) drew to a close today. The featured class was the FEI Intermediare Freestyle. First place in the $6,000 FEI Intermediare Freestyle went to Sonia Zugel (IRL) riding her mount Ungaro (Weltmeyer II x Wendekreis). The pair were successful in yesterday's $5,000 FEI Intermediare I and Friday's $3,000 FEI Prix St. George. Today's judges were Wojek Markowski (POL) at H, Jennie Loriston-Clarke (GBR) at C, and Anne Gribbons (USA) at B. Zugel received a score of 63.125% at H, a 68.750% at C, a 66.625% at B, for a total of 66.167% and her third victory of the week. ...
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3 February 2013 at 16 : 43 PM
Lisa Wilcox Rides Pikko del Cerro HU For the Win in the FEI Grand Prix Special at Wellington Dressage CDI-W presented by The Dutta Corp.
(Jennifer Wood Media) - The 2013 Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) carried on today with the third day of competition of the Wellington Dressage CDI-W presented by The Dutta Corp. This morning's classes featured the FEI Grand Prix Special and the FEI Intermediare 1. Judges for the FEI Grand Prix Special were Janet Foy (USA) at E, Lorraine MacDonald (CAN) at H, Sandy Phillips (GBR) at C, Wojek Markowski (POL) at M, and Jennie Loriston Clark (GBR) at B. Judges for the FEI Intermediare 1 were Anne Gribbons (USA) at E, Wojek Markowski (POL) at H, Lorraine MacDonald (CAN) at C, Jennie Loriston Clark (GBR) at M, and Sandy Phillips (GBR) at B. Winning the $10,000 FEI Grand Prix ...
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2 February 2013 at 17 : 26 PM
USEF Names Search Committee to Find Technical Advisor/Chef d’Equipe for the U.S. Dressage Team
(USEF) - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has taken the initial steps in hiring the next Technical Advisor/Chef d’Equipe for the U.S. Dressage Team. A six member Search Committee, approved by USEF CEO John Long, has been formed to assist in the hiring process. The Search Committee is composed of: Eric Straus, Chairman Janet Foy Catherine Haddad-Staller Susan Dutta Anne Kursinski David O’Connor The first order of business for the Selection Committee will be approving a job description, prior to accepting applications. For more information regarding the process of hiring the next Technical Advisor/Chef d’Equipe for the U.S. Dressage Team contact Jenny Van ...
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2 February 2013 at 17 : 08 PM
David Marcus and Chrevi’s Capital Victorious Again at Wellington Dressage CDI-W presented by The Dutta Corp.
(Jennifer Wood Media) - The 2013 Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) continued today at The Stadium for the Wellington Dressage CDI-W presented by The Dutta Corp. Under the lights, the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle dazzled with international riders going for the win. For the second day in a row, the top two spots were held by the same rider/horse combinations. The blue ribbon went to David Marcus (CAN) riding Chrevi's Capital (Chrevi's Lavallo x Weinberg) with a score of 74.450%. Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven (SWE) and Divertimento (Di Versace x Ferragamo) were second with a score of 72.350%. Judging tonight's class was Jennie Loriston-Clarke (GBR) at E, Lorraine MacDonald (CAN) at H, Anne ...
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1 February 2013 at 17 : 51 PM
US Dressage Finals Management Team Announced
(USEF) - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Executive Board has selected the management team, for the upcoming, inaugural US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, to be held November 7-10, 2013, at the Kentucky Horse Park. USDF has named Lloyd Landkamer, of Hamel, MN, as Competition Manager, Debra Reinhardt, of Southbury, CT, as Event Coordinator, Kevin Bradbury, of Dexter, MI, as IT Coordinator, and Monica Fitzgerald, of Maggie Valley, NC, as Secretary, with the Grounds and Facilities Manager to be named at a later date. Lloyd, who is a USEF “R” Technical Delegate and FEI Level 3 Chief Steward, has a wealth of experience in managing competitions. Serving as a manager ...
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1 February 2013 at 17 : 07 PM
David Marcus Wins the FEI Grand Prix Aboard Chrevi’s Capital at Wellington Dressage CDI-W presented by The Dutta Corp.
(Jennifer Wood Media) - The 2013 Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) kicked off international competition today at the beautiful Stadium with a win for Canada's David Marcus. The first of two CDI-Ws in the AGDF circuit, the Wellington Dressage show continues through February 3, and is presented by The Dutta Corp. Fourteen horse and rider combinations showed in today's FEI Grand Prix. Judging today's class was Anne Gribbons (USA) at E, Lorraine MacDonald (CAN) at H, Wojek Markowski (POL) at C, Janet Foy (USA) at M, and Jennie Loriston-Clarke (GBR) at B. David Marcus' mount, Chrevi's Capital (Chrevi's Lavallo x Weinberg), was steady in his performance this afternoon despite the ...
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31 January 2013 at 16 : 42 PM
USEF Announces 2013 Schedules for Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Training and Observation Sessions and USEF Youth Dressage Observation Sessions
(USEF) - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to release the schedules for the 2013 Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Training and Observation Sessions and 2013 USEF Youth Dressage Observation Sessions. Both the Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Program and USEF Youth Dressage Program are vital in creating a pipeline for future U.S. combinations to compete on the international stage. The Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Training and Observation Sessions are open to all young horses between the ages of four and six. The goal of the training and observation sessions is to have USEF Young Horse Coach Scott Hassler work with the maximum number of up-and-coming talented ...
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