2015 Weekly Wire - No. 11 - Winter Equestrian Festival

WEEK 11
March 18 - 22, 2015
EDITOR: JENNIFER WOOD
Andres Rodriguez and Caballito
Earn Top Prize in $127,000 Horseware
Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3*
Andres Rodriguez won his first grand prix at WEF in the $127,000 Horseware Ireland
Grand Prix, shown here with with Kelly and Jillian Nicholls, Tom MacGuinness, Ciaran
Herr, Emma McCabe, Lorraine MacGuinness and ringmaster Gustavo Murcia.
© Sportfot
Venezuela’s Andres Rodriguez and
Caballito emerged victorious in Saturday
night’s $127,000 Horseware Ireland
Grand Prix CSI 3* during week ten of the
2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF).
The pair topped a six-horse jump-off
with Juan Ignacio Rojo (ARG) and
Percine Dream in second and Meagan
Nusz (USA) with SRI Aladdin third.
Michel Vaillancourt (CAN) set the
course for Saturday night’s grand
prix at the Palm Beach International
Equestrian Center (PBIEC) with 45
competitors and six clear rounds. In the
jump-off, Rojo guided Gianni Gabrielli’s
Percine Dream to the first clear round
in 48.38 seconds to eventually finish
second. Freddie Vazquez (PUR) and
Messenger Hill’s Zippo Z followed with
four faults in 52.47 seconds to place
fifth. Nusz and Amalaya Investment’s
SRI Aladdin were clear in 49.12
seconds to end up in third.
Ali Wolff (USA) and Blacklick Bend
Farm’s Casall placed sixth after a refusal
and a rail down on the short course in
57.78 seconds. Kent Farrington (USA)
and Robin Parsky’s Blue Angel followed
with the fastest time of 46.94 seconds,
but knocked a rail at the final fence to
finish fourth. Last to go, Rodriguez and
Arao Enterprises LLC’s Caballito cleared
the track in 48.13 seconds for the win.
“I’m very happy,” Rodriguez said of
his victory. “I saw the jump-off start.
Juan was pretty fast, but I knew Kent
was going to go faster than him. It is a
very lucky night when you have Kent
in front of you in the jump-off. I was
thinking something good was going to
happen. He was just in front of me, so I
was going to watch him from the gate
and he had an unlucky rail down. I had
a plan for jump three. That was a hard
jump for me in the first round. I rubbed
it pretty hard. I knew I needed to take
a little bit there and I did. Coming in
the last line there was either the seven
strides or the eight and I thought I was
faster than Juan already, so I went for
the eight and then I looked at the clock.
This is my first grand prix win at WEF
and I have been here for six years, so
this is a big night for me.”
Rodriguez has had a great winter
in Wellington, including back to back
wins in week eight’s $34,000 Ruby et
Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round
8 and $34,000 Nutrena CSIO 1.45m
Classic with his mount Fifty Fifty 111.
Saturday night it was Caballito’s turn,
and the 13-year-old Oldenburg gelding
(Contendro x Argentinus) earned the
biggest win of his career.
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Hunter Champions Awarded
at WEF 10
Ellen Toon won two championships this week, including one in the Hunt LTD
Amateur-Owner Hunters Over 35 with Mirror Image. © Sportfot
Peter Lombardo may have still been jet lagged after a cross-country trip to
Wellington last week, but it didn’t stop him from jumping Academy Award, owned
by Mary Katherine Dick, to a Shapley Grooming Products Regular Conformation
Hunter Championship during WEF 9 and clinching the Week 10 honor again today.
Highlighted by blue ribbons in the stake and over fences with the eight-yearold Danish Warmblood gelding, Lombardo also took home second in the model,
fourth over fences and sixth in the handy for the division championship. Hailing
from Wilton, CT, Lombardo made his way to California in 2000 to work for West
Coast trainer Archie Cox before opening his own Frontier Farms in Moorpark,
California in 2009. A regular winner at HITS Thermal during the winter months,
Lombardo flew six hunters to WEF for two weeks of Florida competition this year.
Lombardo was also Reserve Champion aboard Janie Andrew’s Ante Up with
a win in the handy, third in the stake, sixth under saddle, and second and third
over fences.
In only their third week of showing together this winter, Ellen Toon and JT
Farm’s Iberia made a clean sweep of the Camping World Adult Amateur Hunter
50 and Over Section A over fences classes by winning all four. Coupled with
a seventh-place finish under saddle, Toon and her seven-year old Hanoverian
mare clinched the division.
With husband and trainer Jimmy on the ground, Toon has been flying back
and forth from WEF to their home base in South Salem, New York, giving Iberia
several weeks off from competition. The breaks appeared to be a positive, however,
as consistent scores in the high 80s handed Toon the title over a field of 20.
Continuing a female-domination of the Adult Hunter 50 and Over division,
Sandra Epstein and her own 12-year-old Swedish Warmblood mare Gisele
collected Reserve Champion. Winning top honors in the under saddle, Epstein
who trains with Molly Flaherty of Arcadia Farm in Yorktown Heights, NY, was
fourth and second over fences.
Earlier this week, Ellen Toon admitted that she was feeling a little rusty in the
tack, but it didn’t show as she won her second division championship during Week
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Next Generation of Superstars
Set to Compete in
Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix
Series Final
Following an intensive season of
competition at the Winter Equestrian
Festival, the top-ranked riders in the
Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series,
presented by The Dutta Corp. in association
with Guido Klatte, are set to compete in the
Final on Sunday, March 22.
This year’s Series, comprised of seven
events, attracted riders from around the
world competing for $170,000 in prize
money. The top 30 riders in the rankings
will face off in the $50,000 CSI-U25 Artisan
Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Final at The
Stadium Derby Field. The morning will
begin with the Artisan Farms Youngest
Rider Leadline competition at 8 a.m.,
followed immediately by the Final.
Now in its fifth year, the popular
Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series
was expanded to feature more classes,
increased prize money, and new ‘Under
25’ sanctioning by the United States
Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the
International Equestrian Federation (FEI)
in 2015.
Open to competitors of all nationalities
aged 25 and under, the Series gives up and
coming riders the opportunity to compete
under FEI rules while also gaining valuable
grand prix experience against their peers.
With varying conditions offered for each
class, riders have the opportunity to
compete at a height of 1.45m on grass, allweather footing, under the lights at night,
and in team competition, all of which are
important elements that competitors will
face as their international careers progress.
“Artisan Farms has been proud to
sponsor this Series and watch its continued
growth and evolution over the past five
years,” said Carlene Ziegler who, together
with her husband, Andy, owns Artisan
Farms and was the driving force behind
the creation of the Artisan Farms Under 25
Grand Prix Series. “It has proven to be an
important stepping stone from the junior
and amateur ranks toward the international
Grand Prix ring, and it has been incredibly
gratifying to see participants in the Series
emerging on the world stage.
“This year’s enhanced schedule and
substantially increased prize money are a
reflection of our enthusiasm and commitment
to the Series,” concluded Ziegler.
In 2015, Equine Couture/Tuff Rider,
EnTrust Capital, the McNerney family,
and Kingsland Equestrian stepped
forward to be presenting sponsors of
individual classes within the Series, thereby
strengthening the efforts of title sponsor
Artisan Farms and the Series presenting
sponsor, The Dutta Corp. in association
with Guido Klatte.
With several riders close together in
the current standings, it will be a race to
the finish in the Final. The overall winning
rider will receive a Bruno Delgrange saddle
valued at $6,000, and will be invited to
compete at the CSI2* Chantilly Horse
Show, part of the Global Champions Tour,
to be held from July 16-19, 2015, in France.
In addition to their entry, the winner also
receives two tickets to the Chantilly VIP
lounge, transportation for one horse
generously provided by The Dutta Corp. in
association with Guido Klatte, and layover
at Artisan Farms in Vrasene, Belgium.
The list of past winners reads like a
who’s who of young show jumping talent,
with Reed Kessler of the United States
(2011), Nayel Nasser of Egypt (2012),
Chloe D. Reid of the United States (2013)
and Victoria Colvin (2014) having all
etched their names in the record books.
On Sunday, March 22, a new champion
will be crowned in the Artisan Farms Under
25 Grand Prix Series.
Leading by example, Artisan Farms is
committed to the continued improvement
and promotion of competitive show
jumping. Based in Wellington, FL, and
Vrasene, Belgium, Artisan Farms is home
to rising amateur Andy Ziegler, young
professional Caitlin Ziegler, 2008 Olympic
Champion Eric Lamaze, and Canadian
Olympian Tiffany Foster.
PBIEC 11 Upcoming Events:
Lunch & Learn
The 2015 Lunch & Learn weekly
educational series will take place each
Thursday during WEF from 11:30 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. in The Wellington Club at
PBIEC. The WEF eleven Lunch & Learn
will be held on Thursday, March 19,
featuring a presentation on Simplifying
Nutrition for the Equine Athlete,
sponsored by Platinum Performance.
Admission is free for riders, trainers, and
owners. All others $25.00. Register at
the door for a chance to win exciting
prizes. Season finale door prizes to
include a custom trunk provided by
Clever Jumps & Trunks and a TheraPlate.
For more information please contact
Laura Bostwick, Sponsorship Events
Coordinator 561-784-1130 or laura@
equestriansport.com.
George Morris Excellence
in Equitation Championship
Presented by
Alessandro Albanese
The top junior riders at WEF will compete
for top honors in this prestigious,
invitation-only event. The class is one
of two spectacular showcases of junior
rider talent during Week 11, which gives
spectators a sneak peek at the show
jumping stars of the future. The class
begins at 4:30 p.m. in the International
Arena on Friday, March 20.
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Special Olympics Area Games
Week nine of the Winter Equestrian
Festival hosted the Palm Beach County
Special Olympics, showcasing the talents
of local Para-equestrians thanks to
Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center
(VTRC). The designated classes tested
riders in Dressage, English and Western
Equitation, Trail, Speed and Agility. The
top three riders in each class are now
qualified for the Area Games, which will
be held in Van Kampen Arena at PBIEC
on March 21, 2015. The Area Games will
include competitors from Palm Beach
and Broward Counties and will serve as
the qualifying competition for the State
Games held at Grand Oaks Resort in May.
$127,000 Engel & Völkers Grand
Prix CSI 4*
The highlight event of week eleven is
the $127,000 Engel & Völkers Grand
Prix CSI 4* on Saturday, March 21,
at 7:30 p.m. Held under the lights in
the International Arena at PBIEC, the
competition will feature the week’s top
horses and riders jumping a course
set by international course designer
Olaf Petersen, Jr. of Germany. Gates
open at 6:30 p.m.
Craft Beer Show
The Palm Beach International Equestrian
Center will host a craft beer show on
Saturday, March 21 from 7:00-9:30 p.m.
in Central Park, located between The
Wellington Club and The Gallery next
to the International Arena. The event is
open to the public over 21 years of age
(Must have ID at time of purchase for
wristband). Craft beer tickets are $2. 4
Oz. Beers - 1 ticket, 12 Oz. - 3 tickets. For
more information please contact Laura
Bostwick at laura@equestriansport.com.
$50,000 Artisan Farms Under 25
Final Presented by The Dutta Corp.
in Association with Guido Klatte
The Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand
Prix Series will host its final event
during week eleven on Sunday, March
22, on the derby field at The Stadium
at PBIEC at 8 am. The $50,000 Artisan
Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Final
is presented by The Dutta Corp. in
Assocation with Guido Klatte. The
series gives young riders a valuable
stepping-stone from the junior and
amateur ranks to the grand prix level.
$85,000 Suncast® 1.50m
Championship Jumper Classic
The Suncast® 1.50m Championship
Jumper Classic Series hosts a class
each week of WEF with great prize
money and competitive classes
throughout the circuit. Week eleven’s
competition will feature a purse of
$85,000 on the derby field at The
Stadium at PBIEC on Sunday, March
22, following the young rider class.
In 2015, the series offers $661,000 in
total prize money with 10 FEI worldranking classes as well as a fantastic
prize for the leading rider of the series.
Suncast® will provide a pre-paid twoyear lease on a beautiful new 2015
Range Rover Evoque.
Ride & Learn, presented by Palm
Beach Riding Academy
The 2015 Ride & Learn Series will take
place each Tuesday during WEF. Each
week will feature a mounted riding clinic
instructed by highly esteemed industry
professionals and will be held in various
venues and arenas in the PBIEC. The
week twelve Ride & Learn on Tuesday,
March 24, will feature a lesson with
Rodrigo Pessoa- Winning Ride from
Start to Finish, sponsored by Equiline.
Participation is $100.00 per horse/rider
per clinic, maximum 12 riders. Auditing
is Free. Every Tuesday from 2:004:00pm. For more information please
contact Sean Jones, General Manager,
Palm Beach Riding Academy (561) 7844275 or sean@equestriansport.com.
person as noted above. For additional
information and reservations, please
contact Patti Miele at 561-784-1125 or
pmiele@whitehorsetavernflorida.com
VIP Seating for $500,000 Rolex
Grand Prix CSI 5*
Enjoy the grand finale of the Winter
Equestrian Festival from the Special
Events Pavilion at your own private table
with a full view of the International Arena
for the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*
on Saturday, March 28. A Chef’s Buffet
with open bar is available for $250/guest
or $1,500/table of six plus tax. Contact
Annette at Annette@equestriansport.
com to make your reservations today.
The Suites at Palm Beach
International Equestrian Center
We are pleased to announce that we
now offer The Suites located in the
Special Events Pavilion available during
several weeks of the WEF Saturday
Night Lights Series. We offer prime
viewing of world-renowned equestrian
competition, full buffet and premium bar
options in a semi-private suite catered
by White Horse Tavern Catering. Each
suite accommodates up to 22 persons
with a minimum of 14 persons. $200 per
person includes buffet and premium bar.
$125 per person includes buffet and
cash bar. Suite availability is based on
a first come first served basis, so book
your suite today before they’re all gone!
The Suites are available for Saturday
night 3/21/2015 Find your favorite way
to enjoy the PBIEC! Can’t Fill a Suite?
You are still able to book a table of (6)
in common areas at the same price per
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
2:00-4:00 pm
Thursday, March 19, 2015
RODRIGO PESSOA
Winning Ride from Start to Finish
Sponsored by Equiline
11:30am to 1:00pm in the Wellington Club.
SIMPLIFYING NUTRITION FOR THE EQUINE ATHLETE
Sponsored by Platinum Performance
For more information please contact (561) 793-5867.
Admission is free for riders, trainers, and owners.
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As one of the most decorated show jumpers of all time, Rodrigo
Pessoa’s clinic is not one to miss. He is an Olympic gold medalist and
six-time Olympian, a World Equestrian Games gold medalist, and threetime World Cup Finals winner. Pessoa is known for bringing horses to
the top of sport and is a top trainer of riders as well.
Presented by
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WEF 10 Photo Gallery – © Lindsay Brock/Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.
WEF AWARDS PHOTO GALLERY © Sportfot
The Crown Family Low Children’s Jumper championship went to Wave Breaker and
Chrissa Alghini.
Katelin Margård and Landius were the Coldwell Banker Children’s Hunter 15-17
champions.
Left: Gretchen Feng
won a special prize,
a Rambo Limited
Edition Duo Turnout
blanket, along with
a goody bag, from
Horseware Ireland at
“Saturday Night Lights”
through their special
giveaway to celebrate
30 years of Horseware.
Visit the WEF Facebook page to see more photos!
The Griffis Residential Children’s Modified Jumper champions were Herminas and Amelia England.
Left: The Palm Beach
Riding Academy Cross
Rails Younger champion
was Willow, ridden by
Mary Jo Serio.
Middle: Decoy, ridden
by Lainie Wimberly and
Laurie Stevens, was the
Pre-Green Hunter 3’
champion.
Right: Top Shelf and
Stephanie Schwed
were the Take 2
Thoroughbred Jumper
champions.
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Engel & Völkers Presents $127,000 CSI 4* Grand Prix at WEF 11
Week 11 at the 2015 Winter
Equestrian Festival (WEF) features the
$127,000 Engel & Völkers CSI 4* Grand
Prix on Saturday, March 21.
Engel & Völkers was founded in 1977
as a boutique agency catering to highend and discerning clientele in Europe.
In 2006, Engel & Völkers entered the
North American market to compliment
the global expansion of the brand. With
over 500 offices worldwide, including
in all the major international real estate
markets, Engel & Völkers has mastered
the art of white glove service in the real
estate industry.
Located in the heart of South Florida’s
largest equestrian community as well as
one of the most prestigious addresses in
Palm Beach, 150 Worth Avenue, the Palm
Beach and Wellington Engel & Völkers
shops were opened by partners Amy
Carr and Carol Sollak. Carr and Sollak
both have 20+ years of experience and
knowledge in the real estate market,
specifically in the Wellington area.
Positioned as the market leader in
Wellington, as well as being named the
“Top Office in the Engel & Völkers North
American Network,” their goals are to
continue to pair luxury lifestyle with a
commitment to top level service.
“We understand that our clientele
want the highest and best level in all
that they do, including competing in the
equestrian competition at the Winter
Equestrian Festival,” says Private Office
Advisor/Owner Carol Sollak.
“We sponsored this Grand Prix last
year and were so happy working with
Mark Bellissimo and WEF that we
decided to partner up again this year,”
adds Broker Owner Amy Carr.
Carr and Sollak have been recognized
by corporate Engel & Völkers for their
efforts to expand the brand through
sponsorship such as those with WEF
and the International Polo Club Palm
Beach. Recently they were presented
with the 2014 Engel & Völkers Brand
Advancement award at this year’s
ceremony.
“Being presented with this award is a
direct result of the sponsorships we have
done within the equestrian community,
and it is our goal to continue to do so not
only as we advance the brand, but also
as we advance our clients’ experience
and the level of service provided during
their real estate endeavors,” says Sollak.
Last year’s grand prix winners, Lauren Hough and Böckmanns Lazio, with ringmaster
Gustavo Murcia, ESP’s Michael Stone, owner Karina Rotenberg, and Amy Carr, Carol
Sollak, and Rachelle List of Engel & Völkers. © Sportfot
Carol and Amy wish everyone the best
of luck in the competition and extend
a gracious thank you to Mark and
Katherine Bellissimo for their efforts and
hard work during the Winter Equestrian
Festival.
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WEF 10 Jumper Highlights
The 2015 Winter Equestrian
Festival (WEF) began its tenth week
of competition at the Palm Beach
International Equestrian Center
(PBIEC) on Wednesday with a win for
Lisa Goldman (USA) and Morocco in
the $34,000 1.45m FEI speed class. In
a field of 70 competitors, the pair led
a blazing fast line-up of Irishmen in
the top four, finishing ahead of Shane
Sweetnam (2nd), Cian O’Connor (3rd)
and Ronan McGuigan (4th).
Goldman and the 12-yearold American-bred Oldenburg/
Thoroughbred gelding (by Roc USA)
have been partners since Morocco was
four years old. The pair already earned
an international win this season in week
eight’s $10,000 Wellington Equestrian
Realty CSIO Speed Stake. They proved
themselves once again by beating
some of the fastest horses and riders
in Wednesday’s bunch.
Also showing on Wednesday, the
$6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m speed
class was held in a California Split
with wins for Hardin Towell (USA) and
Jennifer Gates’ Emilie de Diamant A S
in Section A and Mark Bluman (COL)
aboard Stranksy’s Mission Farms’
Liverpool in Section B. The $6,000
Spy Coast Farm 1.40m jump-off class
concluded the day with a win for Alison
Robitaille and Hooves LLC’s Sensation
21.
Nick Dello Joio (USA) and Coker
Farm, Inc.’s Contiki were the winners
over Kent Farrington (USA) and Robin
Parsky’s Blue Angel in a thrilling jump-off
for Thursday’s $34,000 Ruby et Violette
WEF Challenge Cup Round 10 at the
2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF).
Twenty-five-year-old Dello Joio edged
out Farrington by less than one-tenth of
a second for his first ever WEF Challenge
Cup win.
Michel Vaillancourt (CAN) set the
course for 83 entries in Thursday’s
tenth round of WEF Challenge Cup
competition. He saw 12 clear rounds,
and 10 returned for the jump-off where
only three were able to clear the short
course without fault.
Meagan Nusz (USA) and Amalaya
Investments’ Sri Aladdin were first to
clear the jump-off in 41.88 seconds to
finish third. Farrington and Blue Angel
upped the pace in 38.56 seconds, but
eventually settled for second. Last to go,
Dello Joio and Contiki completed the
winning time of 38.47 seconds. Andres
Rodriguez (VEN) and Arao Enterprises
LLC’s Caballito had the fastest time in
37.10 seconds, but one rail put the pair
in fourth place.
Andres Rodriguez and Caballito
WEF 10 JUMPER CLASSIC WINNERS:
Also showing on Thursday, Hardin
Towell (USA) and Jennifer Gates LLC’s
Cadence won the $8,000 1.45m jumpoff class. Laurenz Buhl (GER) and
Gotham Enterprizes LLC’s Jolie Le Coer
S finished second.
USA’s Wilton Porter led the victory
gallop over Venezuela’s Emanuel
Andrade and Luis Fernando Larrazabal
in Friday’s $34,000 1.45m speed class.
Porter and his mount, Sleepy P Ranch
LLC’s Paloubet, steered to victory for
the first time this season as they gear
up for the end of the winter circuit and
the season ahead.
Along with his success in the
1.45m, Porter also finished second
with Sleepy P Ranch LLC’s Patriot in
Section A of Friday’s $6,000 Spy Coast
Farm 1.40m Speed Challenge. Held in a
California split, Laura Chapot (USA) and
Bradberry were the winners in Section
A, and Sydney Shulman (USA) and
Jill Shulman’s Venice topped Section
B. Chapot was also second and third
in Section B with The Edge’s Out of
Ireland and Mary Chapot’s Umberto
respectively.
On Saturday, Alexandra Crown
and Von Cim won the $15,000 SJHOF
High Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic,
Kelli Cruciotti and Serenity Equestrian
Ventures’ Wallenberg won the $10,000
Sleepy P Ranch High Junior Jumper
Classic, and Hilary McNerney and
Balans topped the $1,500 Animo USA
Medium Amateur-Owner Jumper speed
class.
Week ten of the 2015 Winter
Equestrian Festival, sponsored by
Horseware Ireland, concluded on
Sunday with a win for Ireland’s Paul
O’Shea and Skara Glen’s Sienna in the
$34,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship
Jumper Classic. O’Shea guided the
mare, owned by Skara Glen Stables,
to victory in a five-horse jump-off with
Laura Kraut (USA) and Deauville S in
second and Lillie Keenan (USA) aboard
Super Sox third.
Also showing in the International
Arena on Sunday, the $10,000 Hollow
Creek Farm Medium Junior Jumper
Classic began the day with a win for
Brianne Link and her horse E Bay.
The $10,000 Animo USA Medium
Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic was
held in a California Split with a win for
Danielle Torano aboard her own and
Jimmy Torano’s Herault in Section A
and Vanessa Mannix with her own HHS
Cheiro in Section B.
$15,000 SJHOF High Amateur-Owner Jumpers – Alexandra Crown and Von Cim
$10,000 Sleepy P Ranch SJHOF High Junior Jumpers – Kelli Cruciotti
and Wallenberg
$10,000 Animo USA Medium Amateur-Owner Jumpers – Danielle Torano and
Herault; Vanessa Mannix and HHS Cheiro
$10,000 Hollow Creek Farm Medium Junior Jumpers – Brianne Link and E Bay
$10,000 Martha Jolicoeur, Illustrated Properties Low Amateur-Owner Jumpers –
Heather Hooker and Perle
$10,000 Charles Owen Adult Jumpers 18-35 – Lindsay Tomeu and Bonapart
$10,000 Classical South Florida Adult Jumpers 36-49 – Susan Decone and Delucia
$10,000 Maria Mendelsohn, Illustrated Properties Low Junior Jumpers –
Olivia Bloch and Pugnax
$10,000 Horseware Ireland Don Little Masters – Nancy Hooker and Corianos Boy
WEF 10 JUMPER CHAMPIONS:
Children’s Jumper 14 & Under – Hailey Berger and Shannondale Gino
Rosenbaum Mollengarden, PLLC Children’s Jumper 15-17 – Taylor St. Jacques
and Stella
FarmVet Adult Modified Jumpers – Greer Hindle and Viper P.
Griffis Residential Children’s Modified Jumpers – Amelia England and Herminas
Equiline Low Adult Jumper 18-35 – Katherine Thornburgh and Herlique
Pegasus Builders Low Adult Jumper 36 & Over – Pamela Stearns and Hat Trick
Crown Family Low Children’s Jumper – Chrissa Alghini and Wave Breaker
“He is very special,” Rodriguez added.
“He sometimes will not like a jump and he
will be funny about going to it, but most
of the time he goes and gives big results.
I really do not worry anymore when he
does something funny because really
going at him does not make a difference.
You just let him be and the next time he
might win you the class. The perfect
example is this week.”
“I bought him at the end of his eightyear-old year and I won international
classes with him four years ago, and he
is still winning,” Rodriguez continued.
“We always try to buy new horses and
think that they are going to be way better
than him, and then championships and
big shows come and we look at the barn,
and the one who is ready to go is him. He
is the one we can count on.”
Placing second, Juan Ignacio Rojo had
a great night with Percine Dream and has
also done well with his mount throughout
the circuit. Originally form Argentina, Rojo
lived and showed in Europe for many
years and then moved to Venezuela. He
got Percine Dream from a horse dealer
in France.
“He said he thought she was a
horse that can jump any class, and he
was right,” Rojo detailed of when he
got Percine Dream. “The mare went to
Venezuela and was national champion.
Then this is the first time she got a chance
to go in big sport and she is coming up
with all the solutions. She was clear in a 5*
grand prix already, so my hopes are very
high. She keeps developing. I am really
happy with my horse, and I am happy that
a friend of mine won tonight.”
Third place finisher, SRI Aladdin, is
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a horse that Meagan Nusz bought in
Wellington last year and has taken some
time to get to know.
“Every time I get on him I know that I
am so lucky to have one like that in my
string,” Nusz continued. “Tonight is the
first of many for that one I think, and I am
sure he has a win in there somewhere.
He has really stepped up for me. This is
only his second night class. He is really a
trier, and I trust him so much. He is such
a fun horse to ride.”
In addition to the night’s third place
prize, Nusz was presented the award for
Leading Lady Grand Prix Rider (presented
by Martha Jolicoeur in memory of Dale
Lawler) for her success throughout the
week.
Tom MacGuinness, owner and
founder of Horseware Ireland, was also
on hand for the evening and detailed
his company’s long-term involvement
with the horse show, having first come
to WEF in 1987 to visit. MacGuiness
saw the huge changes at PBIEC when
he returned seven years ago, which is
when Horseware Ireland became directly
involved at WEF.
MacGuinness recalled, “I could really
see that this was going to be the number
one venue in the world and that is when
we got serious about sponsoring here.
I don’t think we were wrong. Mark
(Bellissimo) and his team are doing a
hell of a job, and I think they are going to
make show jumping into a spectacle like
Formula 1 or the Indy 500. They have a
good thing going here and we are happy
to support them.”
Lauren Fisher
561.758.1605
mariamendelsohn.com
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Final Results: $127,000 Horseware Ireland
Grand Prix CSI 3*
1. CABALLITO: 2002 Oldenburg gelding by Contendro x Argentinus
ANDRES RODRIGUEZ (VEN), Arao Enterprises LLC: 0/0/48.13
2. PERCINE DREAM: 2003 Selle Francais mare by Jarnac x
Alcamera de Moyon
JUAN IGNACIO ROJO (ARG), Juan Ignacio Rojo: 0/0/48.38
3. SRI ALADDIN: 2005 KWPN gelding by Quasimodo Z x Burggraaf
MEAGAN NUSZ (USA), Amalaya Investments: 0/0/49.12
4. BLUE ANGEL: 2002 AES mare by Luidam x Ascendant
KENT FARRINGTON (USA), Robin Parsky: 0/4/46.94
5. ZIPPO Z: 2002 Zangersheide stallion by Zandor Z x Rebel I Z
FREDDIE VAZQUEZ (PUR), Messenger Hill: 0/4/52.47
6. CASALL: 2005 Holsteiner gelding by Casall x Capitol I
ALI WOLFF (USA), Blacklick Bend Farm: 0/8/57.78
7. ZARA LEANDRA: 2004 KWPN mare by Metropole x Ahorn
PABLO BARRIOS (VEN), ZL Group, Inc: 1/84.04
8. CARISSIMO: 2000 Holsteiner gelding by Calando I x Silvester
MOLLY ASHE (USA), Olivia Jack: 4/81.15
9. GRAFTON: 2006 Selle Francais stallion by Calvaro x Vondeen
CONOR SWAIL (IRL), Ariel & Susan Grange: 4/81.44
10. VANILLA: 2002 Danish Warmblood mare by Nabab De Reve x Clinton
BEEZIE MADDEN (USA), Abigail Wexner: 4/81.59
11. NOUVELLE: 2004 KWPN mare by Solitair x Contango
LAURA KRAUT (USA), Evita Group: 4/82.19
12. VEYRON: 2006 Oldenburg stallion by Conterno Grande x Heartbreaker
LJUBOV KOCHETOVA (RUS), Ljubov Kochetova: 4/83.19
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American-Bred: Khrome
Leading Lady Jumper Rider, sponsored by
Martha Jolicoeur of Illustrated Properties
(after 20 qualifying events)
1
2
3
4
5
Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER):
Abigail McArdle (USA):
Marie Hecart (FRA):
Schuyler Riley (USA):
Beezie Madden (USA):
923
870
810
805
757
WEF Week 10 saw SSG Gloves award another $5,000 in bonus money to three winners
in the “Go Clean for the Green” promotion. Nick Dello Joio picked up a $3,000 bonus for
wearing SSG ‘Digital’ riding gloves on his way to victory while Kelli Cruciotti (pictured)
and Alexandra Crown both scored $1,000 bonuses.
Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series,
presented by The Dutta Corp. in assoc. with Guide Klatte
(after 7 qualifying rounds)
1
Nicole Bellissimo (USA):
221.5
2
Lucy Deslauriers (USA):
214.75
3
Catherine Tyree (USA):
187.5
4
Mavis Spencer (USA):
184.5
5
Sophie Simpson (USA):
172
Dello Joio, 25, of Wellington, FL, scored the first $34,000 Ruby et Violette WEF
Challenge Cup victory of his career, guiding Contiki to victory in the Thursday feature.
Saving the best for last, Dello Joio eclipsed the time posted by Kent Farrington and Blue
Angel to take the win. It also marked the first time that Dello Joio was a winner in the
SSG Gloves “Go Clean for the Green” promotion.
“It’s super!” said Dello Joio of the promotion. “To think that they do this for the riders is
just an extra incentive. It’s really, really nice.”
Hermès Talented Young Rider Award
(after 42 qualifying events)
1
Emanuel Andrade (VEN):
828
2
Jessica Springsteen (USA):
660
3
Lillie Keenan (USA):
534
4
Abigail McArdle (USA):
512
5
Paris Sellon (USA):
479
Of his SSG ‘Digital’ riding gloves, Dello Joio commented, “I like how thin they are
compared to most other gloves. They are thin, but they also have very, very good grip.
They don’t feel heavy in your hand, and they are soft.”
On Saturday, Cruciotti and Crown scored back-to-back wins in the International Arena.
Cruciotti, 17, of Elizabeth, CO, topped a nine-horse jump-off to win the $10,000 Sleepy
P Ranch High Junior Jumper Classic riding her new mount, Wallenberg, while Crown,
19, of New York, NY, scored her second Classic victory of the season, guiding Von Cim
to the win in the $15,000 SJHOF High Amateur-Owner Classic. As both young women
were wearing SSG ‘Digitals’, they each earned a $1,000 bonus in the SSG Gloves “Go
Clean for the Green” promotion. Photo © – Sportfot
Suncast 1.50m Championship Classic Series
(after 10 qualifying events)
1
Lauren Hough (USA):
287
2
Darragh Kenny (IRL):
286
3
Eric Lamaze (CAN):
273
4
Laura Kraut (USA):
240
5
Ben Maher (GBR):
230
Special Award Winners for WEF Week Ten
Champion Equine Insurance Hunter Style Award, presented by
Laura Fetterman: Mirror Image, ridden by Ellen Toon
Champion Equine Insurance Jumper Style Award, presented by
Laura Fetterman: Wallenberg, ridden by Kelli Cruciotti
SSG ‘Go Clean for the Green’ winners: Nick Dello Joio, Kelli
Cruciotti, Alexandra Crown
Leading Lady Grand Prix Rider, presented by Martha Jolicoeur of Illustrated Properties
in memory of Dale Lawler: Meagan Nusz
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Meagan Nusz was the Leading Lady Jumper Rider for WEF 10, pictured with Martha
Jolicoeur of Illustrated Properties. © Sportfot
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Khrome as a foal.
When Cindy Firestone walked into a
field at Diana Dodge’s Nokomis Farms
in Montpelier Station, Vermont, she
spied a yearling with lots of chrome
and knew she had found her next show
horse. True to his namesake, Khrome
(Popeye K x PI) is now nine and winning
for Firestone and trainer Louise Serio.
We caught up with Firestone who
shared the story of her special horse:
WW: How did Khrome come
to be part of your string?
CF: I was at Tommy Serio’s [Summerfield] in
Keswick, Virginia, with my two other horses,
and Rachel Spencer, who owns Popeye
K, mentioned that Diana Dodge had two
really nice babies for sale. She showed
me pictures and one was of Khrome as a
yearling. We went out to the farm and as
soon as I saw him I knew. After I bought
him, I sent him to Matt Collins for a year
and half for breaking. I brought him back
to Summerfield as a three-year-old, then
brought him to Florida. He was champion
as a three and four-year-old in the baby
greens before I started riding him in the
low adults and adults. This year I’ve moved
him up to the First Years with Louise [Serio]
and after only two shows, he has been
awesome. I think he’s going to be a great
amateur horse this year.
were times when I thought about taking
on a yearling and knew I was facing a
long haul, but it has paid off. I’m told they
have one exact same trait though; they
love, love to go right in the middle of the
paddock during morning turnout and
take a long nap.
10. After clinching the Adult Amateur 50
and Over Section A yesterday, Toon and
James Toon’s Mirror Image took the top
tricolor in the Hunt LTD. Amateur-Owner
Over 35 Division today.
Still in her first year with the Toons at
JT Farm in South Salem, New York, Mirror
Image – an eight-year-old Oldenburg
mare – was imported at the end of the
winter season in 2014 before competing
in the 3’3” Pre-Green and Amateur
divisions.
“This is only my third or fourth time
showing her in the Amateurs and she
gets better each week – this was her
best so far,” said Toon. With wins in both
the handy and stake after a pair of 86s,
Toon was also first and third in the two
remaining over fences classes and third
under saddle.
Taking Reserve Champion honors
behind Toon was Kelley Corrigan and
her own 12-year-old Holsteiner stallion
Macallan. They took second place in the
under saddle, second in the stake and
first over fences with a high score of 88.
WW: What’s your history with
buying American-bred horses?
CF: I’ve had a few. One I bought when
it was only a couple days old off a video.
Like with Khrome, I have had a gut for
right or wrong and they have all worked
out. Mike and Tommy did great work with
Khrome and Louise rides him so well, so
it’s been a great fit. Between them and
the life he had with Diana in Virginia, it
was a great start for him. He was always
treated like a horse with lots of paddock
time and hacking – I think that was a
good introduction and a foundation that
proved to be significant.
To finish hunter competition for WEF
10, Zoe Ganek rode her own horse,
Bellagio, to the tricolor ribbon in the
Coldwell Banker Children’s Hunter 14
& Under. Ganek and Bellagio earned a
first and two thirds over fences, out of 33
horse and rider combinations, on their
way to the winner’s circle. “He [Bellagio]
is the best!” Ganek exclaimed after having
a great weekend.
Elizabeth Chung and Extraordinary
ended the day as reserve champions in
the Coldwell Banker Children’s Hunter
14 & Under. Extraordinary, an entry of
Jennifer Bliss, was first and third over
fences in the final two classes of the
division.
Bellagio is a 10-year-old Warmblood
who was bought by Ganek last summer.
Primarily an equitation horse, Ganek
shows Bellagio in the hunter ring for more
practice. “He [Bellagio] is really easy,”
Ganek stated, “He just stays on the same
rhythm, and he saves me a lot.”
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WW:
How
did
he
get
his barn name Batman?
CW: The white markings on his face
look like the Batman symbol and his full
brother’s name is Robin, so Diana called
him Batman and it stuck.
WW: How did you know he
was the right one for you?
CF: He had a presence. I like his type –
short coupled and a lovely face. He is part
of Diana’s foundation breeding program
and that makes him a special horse to all
of us. Sometimes the Warmbloods are late
to develop, so he is just coming into his
own now, but he’s close to moving up and
being where I want him. Having a quality
horse is key, but he always had the brains
too. He’s had so much success, but I think
there’s a whole other range in there.
WW: What is your experience with
the Popeye K line?
CF: I knew him [Popeye K] because
Tommy had ridden him, and I loved him.
When I saw Khrome, there was a lot of his
sire there – gorgeous, quiet, smart, and a
very straight-forward temperament. There
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Vendor Spotlight:
The Tiki Hut Vendor Area
With the savory lunch options of The
Tiki Hut close by, the vendors that line
the corner of the International Ring and
International Club offer a taste of luxury.
From high-end saddleries to resort
wear that will have you planning your
next getaway, Tiki Hut is the perfect
destination for a shopper who can
appreciate the finer things.
Offering ten boutique shopping
experiences, The Tiki Hut vendor area
boasts:
Ariat - www.ariat.com
Founded on technology and
innovation with the goal of making the
highest quality footwear and apparel for
the world’s top equestrian athletes, Ariat
is one of the most popular brands in all
equine disciplines.
Hermès
usa.hermes.com/equestrian.html
Proud sponsor of USEF Show Jumping
Equestrian Teams competing at home and
internationally, Hermès boasts a USEF
collection and dresses the horse, rider
and stable in legendary style with their
popular line of tack, apparel, accessories,
grooming supplies and more.
Ghurka - ghurka.com
Ghurka leather bags and accessories
are handmade by master artisans
committed to a tradition of superior
craftsmanship, superb functionality and
timeless American style.
Grenning Gallery
grenninggallery.com
With locations in Sag Harbor, New
York and Wellington, Grenning Gallery
is dedicated to the revival of classical
art, and showcases artists whose works
utilize traditional methods created by the
great masters.
Zadeh NY - zadehny.com
Featuring one-of-a-kind jewelry,
Catherine Zadeh’s designs have been
donned by celebrities and featured in
publications including Departures, GQ,
Town and Country, and seen in the film
The Devil Wears Prada.
La Mundial - lamundialboots.com
Founded in 1906 in Ecuador, La
Mundial has delivered superior quality
riding boots to more than one million
customers in the hunter/jumper,
dressage, evening and fox hunting
disciplines. You can also visit their store
on Forest Hill Blvd.
Evy Jewlery - evyjewelry.com
‘Forgotten pieces found’ best
describes the jewelry in the Evy collection,
VENDOR VIEWS
which features Unique, antique pendants
paired with semi-precious beads and
pearls all beautifully woven on waxed
linen strands.
Eyes of Wellington
eyesofwellington.com
A full service optical offering the
finest assortment of optical frames and
sunglasses as well as contact lenses. Visit
their highly-trained staff at the show or at
their Wellington Trace location.
Michelle Farmer
michellefarmer.com
Michelle Farmer is stylishly located in
Palm Beach, as well as Bridgehampton,
New York, and at the Dorado Beach
Resort, A Ritz Carlton Reserve in Puerto
Rico. The boutique highlights emerging
brands in the realms of jewelry, resortwear, accessories, home decor and
lighting.
Troy Campbell Photographer
troycampbellstudio.com
Fine art photography with a portfolio
ranging from interiors to architecture and
people, Troy Campbell can bring out the
most gorgeous details in a photo of you
and your horse.
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While you’re shopping, stop by some
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Cytowave offers a new approach in
treating injuries in performance horses.
Combining three state-of-the art
discoveries in physics, biophysics and
electronics, Cytowave is a non-invasive,
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close serious ligament and tendon lesions
in as little as three weeks.
Pony Pals
The perfect gift for any horse lover,
young and old. From toddler sizes to
adult models, these horses on wheels
will keep the horse crazy kid in everyone
entertained.
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Equisafe’s fencing products are
made from the safest material in the
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and has shape memory. After 25 years
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And see these returning favorites:
Just Fur Fun
Olive & Bette’s
Pinnell Custom Leather
Natures Well
C. Jones Silver Tableware
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March 18-22, 2015
VENDOR VILLAGE
Alessandro Albanese
American Gator
Leather Goods
Anne Gittins Photography
Ann K. Hubbards Tack Shop
Beval Saddlery
Bomber Bits
Cavalleria Toscana
Charles Ancona NY
CM Hadfields Saddlery
CWD Custom Saddlery
Der Dau Custom Boots
Deux Chevaux
Equine Tack & Nutritional
F.LLI. Fabbri Inc.
Ghodo Inc.
Horseware Ireland
Equestrian
Jache Jewelry
James Leslie Parker
Photography
Jods Equestrian Fashion
Kocher Tack Shop
Life Pulse LLC
Merix Pharmaceuticals
MJR American
Equestrian Fashion
Origen tech LLC
OnTyte Stirrups & Footwear
Parlanti Custom Boots
Personalized Products
Rumor Has It
Running Fox
Sergio Grasso Boots
Skiffington Boutique
Sofie Belgium Boutique
Tack ’n’ Rider
Thera Plate
Turner & Co.
VanDeMoore Designs
Voltaire Design
Fine Saddlery
WEF Official Boutique
BARNS 3 & 4
Dandy Products
Farmvet Inc.
RC Saddle Fitting & Repair
RING 6
Amberway Equine Solutions
Collierville Saddlery
Horse Gym USA
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Antarès Custom Saddlery
Click Heat Inc.
Devoucoux Custom
Saddlery
McGuinn Tack Trunks
Sportfot Photography
INTERNATIONAL RING
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Animo USA
Bruno Delgrange
Custom Saddles
Equestrian Services
International
HUNTER HILL
C Jones - Silver Housewares
Cytowave
Equisafe LLC
Fabulous Finds –
Fashion & Accessories
Just FUR Fun –
Goodies for Dogs
Natures Well – Skin Care
Olive & Bette’s – Fashion
Pinell Custom Leather Inc.
Pony Pals – Toys
March 18-22, 2015
BRIDGE DECKS
KingsLand Equestrian
Fashion
BIBA of NY
B+ B Positive Jewlery
WEF Boutique
INTERNATIONAL SHOPPES
Ariat
Deux Cheveaux
Equiline Equestrian Fashion
Engel & Völkers Realty
Evy Jewlery
Eyes of Wellington
Forré Fine Art Gallery
Ghurka Fine Leather Goods
Hermès
Hunt LTD
Karina Brez Jewelry
La Mundial Boots
Lugano Diamonds
Michelle Farmer - Fashion
Troy Campbell Studio
Zadeh NY Jewelry
Faces of WEF: Kim Hough
While she may bear the name of a
successful American show jumper, Kim
Hough is of no relation and had never
been to a horse show before this winter.
In her first year as the International Club
Manager, Hough is a new face and
often the first to arrive, last to leave and
loving every minute. Planning milliondollar weddings in her past work, Hough
has been to exotic locations like Nevis
Island, but is happy to have found a
home with Equestrian Sport Productions
in Wellington.
Here’s a closer look at people loving,
reggae listening, always smiling Kim
Hough:
WW: What is your professional
background?
KH: I have been in a lot of different
areas within the event planning industry.
I started in photography with Lila Photo
covering polo and the social scene. I also
did wedding planning, corporate planning,
corporate events and party rentals.
WW: What brought you to event
planning?
KH: I studied Public Relations at SUNY
Oswego in upstate New York state, but
I didn’t really know what I wanted to do.
I love building relationships and when I
realized that I could do that through event
planning and make a living I thought, ‘Sign
me up.’ Once I got into it, I fell in love with
taking somebody’s vision and making it a
reality – seeing it all come together is an
amazing feeling.
WW: Was the horse show industry
completely foreign to you?
KH: Yes, I knew nothing about this world.
It was a little overwhelming at first because
of the size of the space, but the challenges
have been really exciting. Now that I am
understanding the sport, I think I want to
start riding myself!
WW: We are ten weeks in – what’s
your reaction to the experience?
KH: My favorite part is obviously where
we work all day – this is the most beautiful
office you could ask for. I also love getting
to interact with all the members. They have
really taken me in. We can have up to 1,100
people here on a Saturday night, and I
manage about 90 employees throughout
the week. Doing all of that while attending
to the members is a challenge, but so much
fun for me.
WW: Give us a peek into how you
grew up.
KH: I grew up in Oswego, which is a very
small town on Lake Ontario in New York
with one of the most gorgeous sunsets you
will ever see. My father works in nuclear
Kim Hough. Photo © Lindsay Brock/Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.
plants and my mother for an insurance
company. I have an older brother and sister,
as well as three nephews all back in New
York. After college, I needed a little vacation
so I came to Florida and I stayed. That was
seven years ago. I tried to go home for a
while once and I shoveled so much snow
that I said, ‘I’m done. I’m going back to
the beach!’
WW: What keeps you busy outside
of work?
KH: I try to explore as much as possible.
For anybody else, this place is a destination,
and I’m living in it. In college I was captain
of my tennis and crew teams, so I try to find
a rowing machine whenever I can.
WW: You have seen some amazing
places through wedding planning.
Where is your ultimate vacation
destination?
KH: Fiji. Definitely. I would also love to
backpack Europe someday.
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Phone +1 561 659 3872
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Phone +1 561 791 2220
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