Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum and Fibonacci 17 Capture $372,000

WEEK 8
February 25 - March 1, 2015
EDITOR: JENNIFER WOOD
Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum and
Fibonacci 17 Capture $372,000
Suncast® CSI 5* Grand Prix Victory
Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum and Fibonacci 17 jumped to a huge win in the $372,000
Suncast® Grand Prix CSI 5*. © Lindsay Brock/Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.
Germany’s Meredith MichaelsBeerbaum and Fibonacci 17 were the
winners in Saturday night’s $372,000
Suncast® CSI 5* Grand Prix in week
seven of the 2015 Winter Equestrian
Festival (WEF). Jumping under the lights
of the International Arena at the Palm
Beach International Equestrian Center
(PBIEC), Michaels-Beerbaum and the
10-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding
(For Feeling x Corland) won a six-horse
jump-off, with Danielle Goldstein (ISR)
and Carisma in second, and Jessica
Springsteen (USA) with Vindicat W third.
Forty-four entries showed over Steve
Stephens’ (USA) course Saturday night
with six advancing to the jump-off and
only two double clear rounds. First to go
in the jump-off were Emanuel Andrade
(VEN) and Hard Rock Z. Going for the
slower clear round, they finished in
41.84 seconds, but had an unfortunate
four faults for sixth place. Goldstein and
Israeli Equestrian Partners’ Carisma
were the first pair to clear the short
course in 37.86 seconds and eventually
took second place honors. MichaelsBeerbaum went next with Fibonacci 17
and completed the only other double
clear round in a faster time of 36.96
seconds, but had to wait three more
rounds to settle the victory.
Georgina Bloomberg (USA) and
Gotham Enterprizes LLC’s Lilli took
down the final fence to place fifth
with four faults in 37.27 seconds.
Springsteen and Stone Hill Farm’s
Vindicat W followed, and although
they completed the fastest round of
the night in 35.40 seconds, the pair
finished third with one rail down. Last to
go, Beezie Madden (USA) and Abigail
Wexner’s Cortes ‘C’ were poised to win
with their time of 35.65 seconds, but
the pair also had a late rail at the final
fence to place fourth.
A three-time FEI World Cup Finals
champion and one of the best female
riders in the world, Meredith MichaelsBeerbaum has had many wins at the
Winter Equestrian Festival throughout
the years, but Saturday night marked
one of her biggest. The rider has had
great results with Fibonacci 17 all circuit
and was thrilled to get a major victory
with the talented gelding.
“He has been jumping brilliantly
since he got here to Florida, but I have
had the unlucky rail down in the two
grand prixs that I have ridden him in,”
Michaels-Beerbaum stated. “I knew
he was in great form, but he is a new
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Janko van de Lageweg –
Bringing VDL Horses to the
WEF Sport Horse Auction
The 2015 WEF Sport Horse Auction is on February 26 - don’t miss it!
The 2015 Sport Horse Auction will be held on February 26 at 7 pm at The
Stadium at PBIEC. The auction will showcase some of the elite show jumpers
and hunters from VDL Stud in the Netherlands. We spoke with Janko about the
horses, the auction, and what people can expect.
Weekly Wire: What type of horses are you bringing to the 2015
auction? Describe a few.
Janko: This year we brought a group of horses for the auction that is different
from years past. There will be a selection of horses of different ages and experience
levels, and it is also the first time we are bringing a group of older horses. The
four-year olds are very high quality and we picked the best group of horses
for their age group at our stud. All of the five-year-olds have show experience
including Fabriano VDL, an approved KWPN Stallion by Casall x Chin Chin. He
is an excellent jumper, but in our opinion would excel as a hunter. Many of the
six-year-olds have varying experience in the show ring. Enni VDL (Caretano x
Chin Chin) has a lot of potential, but is green for her age. We decided to bring
horses that would fit into every category a potential buyer could want, and we
think the group of seven-year-olds is truly world-class. VDL Dolonie H has been
showing the 1.30m and is ready to move up as well as VDL Deborah, and VDL
De Beers. VDL Casanova, the eight-year-old, has competed at the 1.40m and
is extremely easy to ride with a lot of scope.
WW: What qualities do you hope clients will see in the VDL stock
to be auctioned this year?
JVDL: This year it is a group of horses that suits what riders, trainers, and
owners are looking for horses of each discipline, whether that is jumpers,
equitation, or hunter prospects. These horses can be ridden by amateurs, juniors,
young riders, or be successful in the international jumper ring.
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Hollow Creek Farm Proudly Showcases the Next Generation
with Children’s, Junior, and Young Rider Nations’ Cups
For the third consecutive year, the
Hollow Creek Farm Nations’ Cup Series
will spotlight the next generation of show
jumping superstars through its Children’s,
Junior and Young Riders Nations’ Cup
program. Having proved extremely
popular the past two seasons, the
program gives younger competitors from
around the globe an opportunity to come
together and experience team pressure
and camaraderie by competing in their
own marquee Nations’ Cup events.
On Saturday, February 28, three
separate Nations’ Cup team events will
be held at the Palm Beach International
Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida.
Following the same style as the senior
Nations’ Cup, a featured event at the
Winter Equestrian Festival since 2002,
teams of four riders each, with the best
three scores counting, will represent
their countries in the Nations’ Cup
events for Children, Junior, and Young
Riders.
And like their senior counterparts,
the youngsters have their own cheering
sections that are just as vocal, if not more
so. Holding inspirational signage and
waving flags to show their support,
national pride comes out in full-force
amongst the audience members who
have travelled from various parts of the
world to be in Wellington, Florida.
“The event is so much fun, as well
as a valuable learning experience for all
the young people who participate,” said
Angel Karolyi, who competes several
grand prix horses for Hollow Creek Farm.
“It encourages great team spirit, and
the crowd really gets into it, cheering
for their favorite countries like it is the
Olympics! It is a great way for these
young competitors to get a taste of
what possibly lies ahead in their riding
careers.”
The first round of each Nations’
Cup competition will be held in the
International Arena during Saturday
afternoon, with the second round being
held at night under the lights. In the
evening session, the Children’s Nations’
Cup for riders aged 12 to 14 will be held
first, followed by the Junior Nations’ Cup
for riders aged 14 to 18. The Young
Riders Nations’ Cup will be Saturday’s
third and final team competition,
featuring competitors aged 16 to 21.
Aspiring young athletes from a dozen
different nations competed in the 2014
edition of the Children, Junior and Young
Riders Nations’ Cup competitions,
gaining invaluable skills for the future by
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experiencing what it takes to compete
as a member of a team. Team USA took
home top honors for the second year in a
row by winning the Young Rider Nations’
Cup while Team Brazil did the same in
the Junior Nations’ Cup competition.
Meanwhile, Mexico upset defending
champion Brazil by posting a perfect
score of zero to capture the Children’s
Nations’ Cup title.
Brazil, Mexico and the USA are all
back to defend their titles, but there
will be no shortage of competition, as a
total of 12 nations are fielding teams in
this year’s Hollow Creek Nations’ Cup
events. Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile,
Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador,
Ireland, Mexico, Puerto Rico, USA, and
Venezuela will all be fighting to stand on
the top step of the podium.
“The idea is to begin to set the
groundwork for young riders to compete
together as a team,” explained Karolyi,
a veteran of Nations’ Cup and major
games competition. “The Hollow
Creek Nations’ Cup Series gives them
the opportunity to experience the
team format before they reach the top
levels of international competition. It is
very important to expose these young
riders to the responsibility of not only
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performing well for yourself, but for
others who are relying on you.”
Hollow Creek Farm is home to
Emanuel Andrade, one of the sport’s
brightest stars and living proof of the
valuable experience that can be gained
from competing in a Nations’ Cup format.
Andrade competed in the Hollow Creek
Junior Nations’ Cup for his native
Venezuela in both the inaugural 2013
event as well as in 2014. Incredibly, just
six short months later, he was competing
at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian
Games in Normandy, France, before he
had even celebrated his 18th birthday.
With the Hollow Creek Nations’ Cup
Series truly acting as a springboard
to international competition, this year
Andrade will be representing Venezuela
on the senior Nations’ Cup team on
Friday night at the Winter Equestrian
Festival.
While the Nations’ Cup events bring
teams together, Hollow Creek Farm will
also sponsor special Children’s, Junior,
and Young Riders’ Classics on Thursday,
February 26, for individual honors. All
Hollow Creek-sponsored competition
takes place in the International Arena
during CSIO Week, held February 25
through March 1, 2015.
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WEF Sport Horse Auction
The 2015 Sport Horse Auction will
be held on February 26 at 7 pm at
The Stadium at PBIEC. The auction
will showcase some of the elite show
jumpers and hunters from VDL Stud
in the Netherlands and will also
feature two young top-class dressage
prospects from Dressurstall Sandbrink
Stud in Germany. The fine VDL horses
will be available for viewing at Ossian
Ventures on February 16-25 from noon
to 6 pm. The dressage horses will be
available for viewing at The Stadium
at PBIEC during the same time.
On Wednesday, February 25, 2015,
from 9 am- 5pm, the VDL horses will
be available for trials by appointment
at Ossian Ventures. Please contact Mr.
Janko van de Lageweg at 561-3240256 or +01131651815225 to set up
an appointment. The dressage horses
are also available for trial by contacting
Mrs. Rhegan White at 912-2570064 or white@westfalenpferde.de.
To register as a bidder for the auction,
please contact Melanie Peterson
at 561-870-6587 or melanie@horsemls.
com. Horse photos, videos, and the
registration information can be found
at www.wefsporthorseauction.com.
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 eight Lunch & Learn
will be held on Thursday, February 26,
featuring a presentation on Muscle
Recovery in the Performance Horse
sponsored by Nutrena and Progressive
Nutrition Supplements. 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.
$100,000 Nations Cup, presented
by Kingsland Equestrian
Kingsland Equestrian is the presenting
sponsor of one of WEF’s highest profile
equestrian events, the $100,000 Nations
Cup, during CSIO 4* competition on
Friday, February 27. Kingsland also
presents the Official Nations Cup
After Party at The Gallery following the
competition. Come out to support your
nation and get in the team spirit with
some of the world’s best horses and
riders competing over two rounds under
the lights. First horse is at 7 p.m. and
gates open at 6 p.m. Need to show your
team support? Get your official Nations
Cup jackets and t-shirts from Kingsland
Equestrian at the WEF Boutique!
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Nations Cups
On Saturday, February 28, three
separate Nations’ Cup team events
will be held at PBIEC. Following the
same style as the senior Nations’ Cup,
teams of four riders each, with the best
three scores counting, will represent
their countries in the Nations’ Cup
events for Children, Junior, and Young
Riders. The first round of each Nations’
Cup competition will be held in the
International Arena during Saturday
afternoon, with the second round
being held at night under the lights.
In the evening session, the Children’s
Nations’ Cup for riders aged 12 to
14 will be held first, followed by the
Junior Nations’ Cup for riders aged 14
to 18. The Young Riders Nations’ Cup
will be Saturday’s third and final team
competition, featuring competitors
aged 16 to 21.
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one of North America’s top sales farms, while coaching their clients to a number
of national titles since the early 1990s. Smith started at Chagrin Valley Hunt Club
and has since led horses and riders to wins at the biggest shows in the country,
including son Spencer’s victory in the 2014 Pessoa/USEF Medal Finals.
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For more information please contact (561) 793-5867.
Admission is free for riders, trainers, and owners.
For more information please contact (561) 784-4275.
Participation is $100.00 per horse/rider per clinic, maximum 12 riders.
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February 25 - March 1, 2015
American Equestrians Got Talent
VIP tables and general admission
tickets are now available for the
American Equestrians Got Talent Finale,
held at the Adequan Global Dressage
Festival show grounds on the evening
of March 15 (tentative start time6:30
pm)! The event is the third annual
East Coast fundraiser to benefit USEF
High Performance Dressage programs
through the USET Foundation. Ten
talented equestrians will be putting on a
spectacular show and competing for the
$5,000 grand prize donated by Robert
Ross, P.A., Luxury Equestrian Realtor
for Keller Williams. Catch a sneak peek
of the competitors or sign up with
Robert Dover (rdover2@aol.com) to
audition on Wednesday evenings
through March 4 at The Grille Fashion
Cuisine. Tables and tickets for the Finale
may be purchased online:http://www.
uset.org/American-Equestrians-gotTalent.php
2:00-4:00 pm
11:30am to 1:00pm in the Wellington Club.
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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 nine Ride
& Learn on Tuesday, March 3, will
feature Ken Smith highlighting the
USEF Talent Search, sponsored by
CM Hadfield’s Saddlery Participation
is $100.00 per horse/rider per clinic,
maximum 12 riders. Auditing is Free.
Every Tuesday from 2:00-4:00pm.
For more information please contact
Sean Jones, General Manager, Palm
Beach Riding Academy (561) 7844275 or sean@equestriansport.com.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Thursday, February 26, 2015
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$150,000 Grand Prix CSIO 4*
presented by Lugano Diamonds
The $150,000 Grand Prix CSIO 4*,
presented by Lugano Diamonds,
will conclude week eight on Sunday,
March 1, at approximately 2 pm in the
International Arena at PBIEC. One of
the most coveted grand prix classes
of the circuit, the competition will
feature the week’s best combinations
competing over a course set by USA’s
Anthony D’Ambrosio.
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February 25 - March 1, 2015
Hermès USA Presents
The Hermès Talented Young Rider Award
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Young Rider Award and in the presence
of Hermès partner riders from the U.S.,
U.K., France and Brazil.
ABOUT HERMÈS
World-renowned for the exceptional
quality of its products thanks to a steadfast
commitment to hand-craftsmanship and
use of only the finest materials, Hermès
was established in 1837 as a saddle
and harness maker with ateliers on the
Faubourg St. Honoré in Paris. Hermès
was first exhibited in New York during the
French Exposition of 1924 with the first
boutique opening in Manhattan in 1928.
Today Hermès perpetuates its passionate
commitment to the Equestrian world
providing a complete product range
for the horse, for the rider and for the
stable. Hermès is the sole presenter and
organizer of Le Saut Hermès, a CSI 5*
Show Jumping event held annually at the
Grand Palais in the heart of Paris.
The company owns and operates 28
stores in the United States with Flagships
on Madison Avenue in New York and
Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. All stores,
including the internet offer an extensive
range of Hermès Equestrian products
including saddles, technical equipment
and apparel.
For further information:
Director of Public Relations,
Hermès of Paris
Cena.Jackson@hermesofparis.com
Samantha Moray
Public Relations Manager,
Hermès of Paris
Samantha.Moray@hermesofparis.com
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Hermès of Paris
Alexa.Moraif@hermesofparis.com
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An expert in the making of
equestrian products since 1837,
Hermès is delighted to be a supporter
of leading sporting events around the
world. In keeping with a long tradition
of encouragement for and nurturing of
new riding talent, Hermès USA is proud
to present the Hermès Talented Young
Rider Award, a highlight of the 2015
Winter Equestrian Festival.
The recipient of the Hermès Talented
Young Rider Award, given during the
final weeks of competition at the Winter
Equestrian Festival, will be granted an
exclusive invitation to compete at Le
Saut Hermès, a prestigious international
event staged at the Grand Palais in the
heart of Paris, from April 10th to 12th.
The winner will join the world’s best
equestrian riders as they compete in nine
rounds of a show jumping competition,
graded CSI 5* (the highest category of
the Fédération Française d’Equitation
and Fédération Equestre Internationale).
Hermès technical equestrian apparel and
riding equipment will also be awarded.
A private celebration will be held
on March 6th in Wellington, Florida
in recognition of the Hermès Talented
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WW: How has participating in the
WEF Sport Horse Auction impacted
VDL as a business? Where do you
see your participation going in the
future?
JVDL: We have a great partnership
with Equestrian Sport Productions and
their team, and I am looking forward to
working with them on this auction for
many more years together. For our team
at VDL, it is a great way to promote our
horses and even more importantly, it gives
us an opportunity to get high quality
horses to owners, riders, and trainers
in the U.S. (WEF) is the largest show in
the world, and we are very honored to
be a part of it.
WW: How do you feel about
the success of VDL horses sold
in the past auctions? What type of
feedback have you received? What
do you think of the success of the
auction as a whole?
JVDL: The auction has been very
successful for us so far. We have
received a lot of very good feedback
and great results from horses sold in
earlier auctions. A lot of people who have
participated in the auction in years past
come back and for new horses from us,
which is a great sign of the quality we are
producing. Alpha VDL owned by Mrs.
Eva Castagren and ridden by Darragh
Kenny had two Grand Prix wins last year.
Dakota VDL, owned by Hyperion Stud,
won the final of the 6-year-old class last
year at WEF. G&C Clemenza, owned
by G&C Farm, won the 5-year-old final
here in Wellington last year. These are just
some of the horses who have done well,
and I think it proves that the horses we
bring to these auctions are great quality
and past buyers have enjoyed a lot of
success with them.
WW: What makes VDL horses
superior in terms of sport horse
quality?
JVDL: At VDL we always and will
continue to use very good mares with
the best motherliness. We always search
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for new bloodlines that will cross well with
the bloodlines we already have. This way,
we try to get a standard of breeding that
is as high as possible. When the horses
are still young and at VDL, we select the
ones we believe have the most potential
and begin to work with them. Breeding
and sport is all a matter of trying to get
the best you have to the top.
WW: How do buyers in the
United States differ from buyers
in Europe?
JVDL: I don’t think there is as much
difference as people say. In Europe, there
are a lot more young horse classes than
there are here in the U.S., but everyone
always has the same goals of looking for
great sport horses. The only thing that is
very popular here and not so much at
home is the hunters and equitation, so
we have to carefully select the horses we
feel will be suitable for those disciplines.
WW: There has been a lot of
anticipation leading up to this
year’s auction. What are you
looking forward to in regards to
the 2015 WEF auction?
JVDL: I am really looking forward to
this year’s auction. I think it is a great
group of horses available. I am really
looking forward to these horses being
successful with new riders because that
is what this is really about.
Hunter and Equitation Winners Shine at WEF 7
Molly Sewell piloted David Matisz
LLC’s horse, Casparo, to championship
honors in the Pre-Green Hunter Level 1
on Thursday. Casparo earned two firsts
and two thirds over fences, along with a
second place finish in the under saddle.
Remaining consistent over the two
days of competition, Marksman and
Christopher Payne finished the day as
reserve champions. The pair earned a
first and two seconds over fences.
Although this week was only
Casparo’s fourth horse show, the sixyear-old Warmblood looked like a veteran
in the ring. “He [Casparo] has been
champion or first and second every time
we have shown him. He always rises to
the occasion,” Sewell noted.
On Friday afternoon, Reilly Gogul
riding Shaun Clark’s pony, Neon Star,
topped the USEF Pony Medal. Gogul
gave Neon Star lots of her favorite treats,
mints, after her winning round.
Second place honors went to Natalie
Jayne riding Cleverist, owned by Daisy
Farish. Tessa Brown and Land’s End
Lady Slipper finished in the third spot,
and Gwyneth Babington and Maranatha
Poet rounded out the top four.
Gogul, the nine-year-old equestrian
from Chagrin Falls, OH, won first place
her first time doing the pony equitation.
Last year Gogul did the Short Stirrup once
during WEF, but was ready to move up
this year with Neon Star. “She’s [Neon
Star] perfect!” exclaimed Gogul.
Ring 8 competition started Saturday
morning with the Taylor Harris Insurance
Services (THIS) Children’s Medal 14
and under. The class consists of a first
round where each trip receives a score,
followed by a test of the riders with the
four highest scores. After 26 horse and
rider combinations completed the first
round, Chloe Doherty, Kathryn Hall, Sloan
Hopson, and Catalina Peralta were called
back to test.
Doherty, from Chester, NJ, and her
own horse, Canada, returned to test with
a score of 81, but after a smooth test
emerged victorious. Finishing in second
place, with a first round score of 84, was
Hall riding Prosecco 24. Hopson ended
the day in third, and Peralta rounded out
the top four.
On the final day of competition for
WEF 7, Natalie Jayne, from Elgin, IL,
rode Daisy Farish’s pony, Cleverist, to
championship honors in the Medium
Pony Hunters. The pair won the two over
fences classes on Saturday, as well as the
first over fences class on Sunday and the
under saddle. “Cleverist has been going
great, and today the courses rode really
nicely,” trainer Patricia Griffith explained.
Emma Kurtz piloted GC Ponies’ entry,
Elegance, to the reserve championship
prize. Elegance earned two seconds and
two thirds over fences over the two days
of competition.
Jayne started riding Cleverist in
September, but did not make their show
ring debut until the beginning of the WEF
circuit. “She [Jayne] is still getting to
know him [Cleverist], and this week she
was able to put all the rounds together,”
remarked Griffith after the championship
presentation.
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Above: Reilly Gogul and Neon Star took
first place in the USEF Pony Medal.
Photo © Sportfot.
Left: Cleverist and Natalie Jayne were
the Medium Pony Hunter champions at
WEF 7. Photo © Sportfot.
The fine VDL horses will be available
for viewing at Ossian Ventures on February
16-25 from noon to 6 pm. Please contact
Mr. Janko van de Lageweg at 561-3240256 or +01131651815225 to set up an
appointment. The dressage horses are
also available for trial by contacting Mrs.
Rhegan White at 912-257-0064 or white@
westfalenpferde.de. To register as a bidder
for the auction, please contact Melanie
Peterson at 561-870-6587 or melanie@
horsemls.com. If you can’t make it to the
auction, it will be live streamed at www.
COTH.com. Horse photos, videos, and
the registration information can be found
at www.wefsporthorseauction.com.
Corporal VDL
Zirocco Blue VDL
Zavall
One of the most successful graduates of the WEF Sport Horse Auction is Alpha VDL,
ridden by Darragh Kenny to grand prix victories. Photo © Sportfot.
From left to right: Indoctro, Corland, Cardento, Emilion
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Another reminder to have PATIENCE, SLOW
DOWN, PARK AND WALK. Week 8 will be busy,
and there will be more golf carts just like this
past Sunday. Remember folks - parallel park
when necessary; like at the DeNemethy Ring!
BE AWARE: On Friday night during the Nations
Cup, there will be no parking inside the barn
area, as it will be completely blocked off. Please
plan accordingly.
Please do not park in a reserved parking spot
unless told to do so.
And one last piece of advice, when driving your
trailer, do not get too close to someone else’s
truck. You just might be that guy who gets it
stuck on the hitch.
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Kingsland Equestrian Presents
$100,000 Nations Cup and Official
WEF Nations Cup Merchandise
New for the 2015 Winter Equestrian
Festival, Kingsland Equestrian will be
the presenting sponsor of one of WEF’s
highest profile equestrian events, the
$100,000 Nations Cup, during the CSIO
4* week on February 27. Kingsland is
also the sponsor of the Official Nations
Cup After Party at The Gallery.
Highly anticipated items every year,
Nations Cup shirts and jackets from
Kingsland Equestrian will be available at
the WEF Boutique.
In addition, Kingsland Equestrian will
be presenting sponsor of the $25,000
Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series
Semi-Final during WEF 9 on March 6.
In the hunter ring, they sponsor the
Adult Amateur 18-35 Hunters Section
B throughout the twelve-week circuit.
“We are very excited to be a part of
the Nations Cup at WEF,” said Kingsland
North American Manager Gianluca
Caron. “Kingsland is an international
brand, and the Nations Cup brings
together riders from around the world
for top team competition. We look forward
to presenting this exciting event and invite
everyone to the After Party to see all the
great Kingsland items we have to offer.”
Kingsland Equestrian recently
announced a major United States
equestrian sponsorship initiative with
venues in Wellington FL, Tryon NC, and
Parker CO. Kingsland Equestrian, one of
the world’s premier equestrian apparel
companies, will provide sponsorship at
the world-renowned Winter Equestrian
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Tryon International Equestrian Center,
and the newly acquired Colorado
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this year.
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Jumper Highlights –
Wednesday through Sunday
The 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival
(WEF) began its seventh week of
competition at the Palm Beach
International Equestrian Center (PBIEC)
on Wednesday with a win for Brazila’s
Alvaro ‘Doda’ de Miranda and AD
Amigo B in the $34,000 1.45m FEI
speed class. Andrew Ramsay (USA)
and Welfare finished second; Samuel
Parot (CHI) and Tailormade Anna
Chacca placed third.
Steve Stephens (USA) was the course
designer in the International Arena for
week seven. He set the speed track for
69 competitors in the 1.45m class and
saw an even thirty clear rounds. Third to
go, Doda de Miranda and AD Amigo B
set the leading pace at 55.16 seconds
and held on to the end for victory.
Ramsay and Welfare clocked in at 56.46
seconds to finish in second place. Parot
and Tailormade Anna Chacca had a time
of 57.82 seconds to place third.
Also showing on Wednesday, the
$6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m speed
class was held in a California Split with
wins for Lisa Goldman and her own
Morocco as well as Ben Maher aboard
Niko Detlef’s Contigo. Goldman also
won the $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m
jump-off class later in the day riding Mary
Goldman’s Centurion B.
The 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival
(WEF) continued on Thursday with a win
for 22-year-old Lucy Davis (USA) and
Old Oak Farm’s Barron in the $127,000
Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup
Round 7. Davis and Barron topped twotime Olympic Gold Medalist McLain Ward
(USA) and his ultra fast mount, Rothchild,
in an exciting jump-off round to earn top
prize. Wilton Porter (USA) and Diamonte
Darco finished third.
There were 69 entries in Thursday’s
WEF Challenge Cup, with 13 to advance
to the jump-off and five double clear
rounds. Davis and Barron raced through
the course in 38.06 seconds for the win.
They beat the leading time of Ward and
Sagamore Farms’ Rothchild in 39.29
seconds. Porter and Sleepy P Ranch
LLC’s Diamonte Darco stopped the
clock in 40.48 seconds for third. Alise
Oken (USA) and Hi Hopes Farm LLC’s
Teirra finished fourth in 40.92 seconds,
and Lauren Tisbo (USA) clocked in at
41.56 seconds to take the fifth place
prize aboard Tequestrian Farms LLC’s
Entre Nous.
Also showing in the International
Arena on Thursday, Tiffany Foster (CAN)
and Artisan Farms LLC’s Brighton won
the $8,000 1.45m jump-off class.
Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Stone
Hill Farm’s Davendy S jumped to victory in
the $34,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.45m speed
class on Friday afternoon. Jumping in the
International Arena at PBIEC, Springsteen
jumped the fastest clear round out of 73
entries to beat out Andrew Ramsay (USA)
and Welfare (2nd) and Lillie Keenan (USA)
with Balance (3rd).
Also showing in the International
Arena on Friday, Georgina Bloomberg
(USA) and Gotham Enterprizes LLC’s
South Street won Section A of the $6,000
Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Speed Challenge
in a California Split, with Laura Chapot
(USA) and Mary Chapot’s Shooting Star
on top in Section B.
In Saturday’s $15,000 SJHOF High
Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic in the
International Arena, Alexandra Crown
and Von Cim jumped to victory.
Week seven of the 2015 Winter
Equestrian Festival (WEF), sponsored
by Suncast®, concluded on Sunday
with the $85,000 Suncast® 1.50m
Championship Jumper Classic featured
in the International Arena at the Palm
Beach International Equestrian Center
(PBIEC). USA’s Kent Farrington was the
winner with Amalaya Investment’s Waomi
in a 17-horse jump-off over Tiffany Foster
(CAN) and Artisan Farms LLC’s Tripple
X III. Beezie Madden (USA) and Abigail
Wexner’s Vanilla placed third.
Course designer Steve Stephens’
(USA) finished out the week with 75
entries in the 1.50m competition. Out of
17 to advance to the jump-off, the short
course only saw six double clear rounds.
Farrington, Marie Hecart (FRA) and
Charlie Jacobs (USA), all made it through
to the tiebreaker with two horses.
Hecart jumped double clear rounds
with both her mounts to finish fourth
and fifth. She guided Rogelio Pellerano’s
Quatuor de B Neville to the first clear in
42.11 seconds to place fifth. She jumped
later with Sarl Ecurie Sens O Riel’s Vatson
Sitte to place fourth in 41.25 seconds.
Madden was third with Vanilla in 38.42
seconds. Foster and Tripple X III were
second with their time of 37.67 seconds,
and Farrington jumped to victory with
Waomi in the fastest time of 36.47
seconds.
Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum and Fibonacci 17
WEF 7 JUMPER CLASSIC WINNERS:
$15,000 SJHOF High Amateur-Owner Jumpers – Alexandra Crown
and Von Cim
$10,000 Sleepy P Ranch SJHOF High Junior Jumpers – Victoria Colvin
and Cafino
$10,000 Animo USA Medium Amateur-Owner Jumpers – Alex Matz
and Zwelgje
$10,000 Martha Jolicoeur, Illustrated Properties Low Amateur-Owner
Jumpers – Christina Firestone and Zodiac
$10,000 Charles Owen Adult Jumpers 18-35 – Dean Dignelli and Redefin
$10,000 Classical South Florida Adult Jumpers 36-49 – Tessa Weise
and Carzat
$10,000 Maria Mendelsohn, Illustrated Properties Low Junior Jumpers –
Caelinn Leahy and Kaner 88
$10,000 Hollow Creek Farm Medium Junior Jumpers – Brianne Link
and Zacca Zoeloe
$10,000 Horseware Ireland Don Little Masters – Christian Currey
and Paramount
WEF 7 JUMPER CHAMPIONS:
Children’s Jumper 14 & Under – Sam Walker and Winnipeg Jet
Rosenbaum Mollengarden, PLLC Children’s Jumper 15-17 – Isabel Ryan
and Zilver Pomme VDL
FarmVet Adult Modified Jumpers – Rachel Boggus and Wiedam
Griffis Residential Children’s Modified Jumpers – Delaney Hamill and Brisco
Equiline Low Adult Jumper 18-35 – Molly Newsome and Cobe van het Gonnehof
Pegasus Builders Low Adult Jumper 36 & Over – Alissa Kinsey and Qualifying
Crown Family Low Children’s Jumper – Rosalie Biedron and Lady B Lucky;
Brooke Giacin and Serendipity
horse for me. I have had him less than a
year. At this time last year he was jumping
1.40m classes, so he has made a big step
up into the big league. I was fine-tuning
some small details with him and changed
the bridle a little bit for tonight and that
seemed to be perfection.”
“The course itself was very difficult, so
I was very pleased with how he handled
everything today,” Michaels-Beerbaum
noted. “I have done very few jump-offs
with him in fact, so I was also pleased with
how he handled the speed and turns. In
general he was a dream tonight.”
Fibonacci has quickly risen to stardom
for his incredible jumping ability and he
showed that off under the lights with
some impressive jumps.
“He is actually a Swedish-bred horse,
although he has a German father and
a Dutch mother,” Michaels-Beerbaum
detailed. “He was born in Sweden, so the
Swedish take great pride in that fact. I got
him in May last year. He has a different
style than most horses. He jumps with
his head up and a little bit straight in his
back. That is something I have decided
I cannot change and that is why I was
trying to finesse the bridle a little so I
could help him without interrupting his
jump. I felt like I did that in the last grand
prix, so I was very pleased with tonight.”
“He is an amazing jumper,” she
continued. “I think he won the high jump
award over most of the fences in the course
tonight. It can often be difficult to sit on as
a rider, but I have been practicing that as
well. He is different, but he is wonderful.”
Michaels-Beerbaum was at the ingate watching as the final round of Beezie
Madden and Cortes ‘C’ solidified her
victory. She commented, “I have to say, I
expected Beezie to beat me, particularly
with Cortes. He is her best horse, and I
was really surprised when he hit the last
fence. Sometimes the luck goes your way,
and it was with me tonight.”
The rider was also very happy to get a
win for Fibonacci’s owners, Jim and Kristy
Clark, at Artemis Equestrian Farm LLC.
Continued from Page 1
“They are absolutely delighted because
they supported me,” she acknowledged.
“We had a discussion last year at this time
and they said, ‘Listen, we’ll support you and
go find some good horses.’ Fibonacci was
the first horse we purchased and to have
him win here tonight is just phenomenal. It is
a really exciting and emotional win tonight.”
Danielle Goldstein was also very
happy with her second place finish in
the class aboard Carisma, a 16-year-old
Swedish Warmblood mare (Cardento
933 x Maraton 600). Saturday night
gave Goldstein the biggest finish of her
career and a memorable moment in her
partnership with the mare.
“I was thrilled actually,” Goldstein
stated. “To be honest, I have been
watching a lot of video of Meredith
recently. To be second was amazing.
The horse really felt spectacular today. I
have been working on going a bit faster,
so to be able to be second was amazing.”
“This is for sure my best finish,”
Goldstein added. “I have been riding here
since I was a little kid and always wanted
to be in the grand prixs and do well, and
I think this was a huge second for me. I
really could not be happier.”
Although one rail came down for
Jessica Springsteen in the jump-off,
she was happy with a great night with
Vindicat W.
“I was a little worried,” Springsteen
admitted after the class. “The last two
grand prixs, we struggled a bit. He had a
bit of time off and I feel like he is starting
to get back into the groove of things, so
I was really happy.”
Detailing her jump-off round,
Springsteen explained, “I was pretty neat
back to fence two and then I thought I
was quick over the double, but then I kind
of hooked him right in anticipation of that
turn. I should have given him a little more
of a chance there. We were pretty quick
to the last fence, and he was really good
there. I was lucky.”
Lauren Fisher
Final Results: $372,000 Suncast®
Grand Prix CSI 5*
1. FIBONACCI 17: 2005 Swedish Warmblood gelding by For Feeling x Corland
MEREDITH MICHAELS-BEERBAUM (GER), Artemis Equestrian Farm LLC:
0/0/36.96
2. CARISMA: 1999 Swedish Warmblood mare by Cardento 933 x Maraton 600
DANIELLE GOLDSTEIN (ISR), Israeli Equestrian Partners: 0/0/37.86
3. VINDICAT W: 2002 KWPN gelding by Guidam x Libero H
JESSICA SPRINGSTEEN (USA), Stone Hill Farm: 0/4/35.40
4. CORTES ‘C’: 2002 BWP gelding by Randel Z x Darco
BEEZIE MADDEN (USA), Abigail Wexner: 0/4/35.65
5. LILLI: 2004 Brandenburg mare by Lefevre x Diamir
GEORGINA BLOOMBERG (USA), Gotham Enterprizes LLC: 0/4/37.27
6. HARDROCK Z: 2003 Zangersheide stallion by Heartbreaker x Carthago Z
EMANUEL ANDRADE (VEN), Emanuel Andrade: 0/4/41.84
7. APPY CARA: 2005 KWPN gelding by Guidam x Casco
ERYNN BALLARD (CAN), Angelstone Partners: 1/82.09
8. ALEX: 2005 KWPN gelding by Calvados x Zeus
PIERGIORGIO BUCCI (ITA), Askull S&J SRL: 1/82.19
9. PERCINE DREAM: 2003 Selle Francais mare by Jarnac x Alcamera de Moyon
JUAN IGNACIO ROJO (ARG), Juan Ignacio Rojo: 1/82.55
10. WOKLAHOMA: 2003 KWPN mare by Sheraton x Calvados
ROBERTO TERAN, JR. (COL), Ark Partners LLC: 4/77.34
11. BARRON: 2004 Belgian Sport Horse gelding by For Pleasure x Nabab de Reve
LUCY DAVIS (USA), Old Oak Farm: 4/78.15
12. FINE LADY 5: 2003 Hanoverian mare by Forsyth x Drosselklang II
ERIC LAMAZE (CAN), Artisan Farms LLC: 4/78.21
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WEF Week 7
Standings and Awards
WEF AWARDS PHOTO GALLERY – © SPORTFOT
Leading Lady Jumper Rider, sponsored by
Martha Jolicoeur of Illustrated Properties
(after 14 qualifying events)
1
2
3
4
5
Schuyler Riley (USA):
Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER):
Marie Hecart (FRA):
Brianne Goutal (USA):
Lauren Hough (USA):
We are looking for kids who want to be a part of the
Nations Cup Opening Ceremonies! The $100,000
Nations Cup, presented by Kingsland Equestrian,
will be held on Friday, February 27. The Opening
Ceremonies will include a parade of nations, and we
want you to be a part of it!
745
682
647
607
480
Alexandra Crown and Victoria Colvin were both riding new mounts, and were both
wearing SSG ‘Digital’ style riding gloves to earn $1,000 bonuses in the SSG Gloves
“Go Clean for the Green” promotion during week seven of the Winter Equestrian Festival.
Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series,
presented by The Dutta Corp. in assoc. with Guide Klatte
(after 6 qualifying rounds)
1
Nicole Bellissimo (USA):
202.5
2
Lucy Deslauriers (USA):
189.75
3
Mavis Spencer (USA):
184.5
4
Jessica Springsteen (USA):
163.5
5
Catherine Tyree (USA):
158.5
Thea Chaffee rode Caretana to the Equitation 15-17 championship.
If you want to help honor the countries participating
in the Nations Cup, please go to Exhibitor Services
Office and sign up with Leanne Gamboa.
In their $15,000 High Amateur-Owner Classic debut, Crown and Von Cim (pictured)
posted the only double-clear performance to top a starting field of 59 entries. As Crown
was wearing her SSG ‘Digitals’ on her way to victory, she was presented with a $1,000
bonus by SSG Gloves representative Jennifer Ward in recognition of her loyalty to the
Canadian brand. As for how she plans to spend her bonus money? “A lot of treats!”
smiled Crown, 19, of New York City.
All kids who are a part of the Opening Ceremonies
will receive a Nations Cup shirt and have the
opportunity to support their favorite team with face
painting!
Colvin picked up her third $1,000 SSG Gloves bonus of the season after winning the
$10,000 Sleepy P High Junior Jumper Classic, but this time with a new mount. In her first
week showing Cafino for new owner Karen Long Dwight, Colvin topped a six-horse jumpoff. Colvin, 17, of Loxahatchee, FL, is never seen in the show ring without her SSG ‘Digitals’.
Hermès Talented Young Rider Award
(after 26 qualifying events)
1
Emanuel Andrade (VEN):
545
2
Jessica Springsteen (USA):
495
3
Abigail McArdle (USA):
403
4
Alexander Zetterman (SWE):
359
5
Paris Sellon (USA):
346
Sign up today – don’t miss this great opportunity to
support your favorite teams and riders!
“I think they have an amazing grip and they are very airy; they keep my hands very cool,”
explained Colvin. “These are definitely my lucky gloves. I always use them. They are lucky
in the jumpers, lucky in the hunters, and lucky in the eq. They are just lucky everywhere!”
SSG ‘Digital’ riding gloves are available for purchase on-site at the WEF show grounds
at various retailers, including Running Fox and Hadfield’s Saddlery. Photo © Sportfot.
Suncast 1.50m Championship Classic Series
(after 7 qualifying events)
1
Eric Lamaze (CAN):
214
2
Darragh Kenny (IRL):
182
3
Lauren Hough (USA):
175
4
Lauren Tisbo (USA):
165
5
Emanuel Andrade (VEN):
149
Attention nAtions Cup
Kids FAns!
Caroline Signorino and Fairytales were the Palm Beach Riding Academy Short Stirrup
Hunter champions.
Special Award Winners for WEF Week Seven
Champion Equine Insurance Hunter Style Award, presented by
Laura Fetterman: Inclusive and Victoria Colvin
Champion Equine Insurance Jumper Style Award, presented by
Laura Fetterman: Von Cim and Alexandra Crown
SSG ‘Go Clean for the Green’ winners: Victoria Colvin and
Alexandra Crown
Leading Lady Grand Prix Rider, presented by Martha Jolicoeur of Illustrated Properties
in memory of Dale Lawler: Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum
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Palm Beach Community Rallies to Aid Haitian Orphans,
Hosts Annual Special Olympics and Luncheon at PBIEC
Show jumping idols from all corners
of the world are commonplace in
Wellington during the winter months,
but in a few days a new kind of hero
will make her way to South Florida.
Her name is Darlene Milford, and her
beginnings were meager. Milford was
born in 1987 with a condition known
as Hemiplegia – damage to one side
of the brain affecting the right side of
her body. Abandoned by her family at
seven, she has spent the majority of
her life in Haitian orphanages. But, for
the last ten years, has made a spring
pilgrimage to Wellington for the annual
Special Olympics County Games and
benefit luncheon at the Palm Beach
International Equestrian Center.
This year, Milford celebrates her 10th
anniversary as a representing member
of The Chateaublond Equestrian Center
in Haiti and was the only rider that could
obtain the appropriate passports to make
the journey to the U.S.
PBIEC has joined forces with NPH
USA, formerly Friends of the Orphans,
which transforms the lives of orphaned,
abandoned and disadvantaged children
with homes, healthcare and educational
programs, making a positive impact
in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Through this partnership and the birth
of The Chateaublond Equestrian Center
orphan riding program, the March 8 event
aims to put faces to the troubling state of
impoverished orphans in underprivileged
countries.
With growing success each year,
Program Director Romy Tschudi-Roy
grows even more encouraged. In an
effort to change the perception of what
it means to be handicapped in a poor
country, Tschudi-Roy aims to prove that
handicapped people have a right to have
a good life.
From her very first lesson at
Chateaublond, Milford showed great
determination and courage – her physical
handicap did not seem to deter her from
furthering her riding. With the help of
her riding program connections, she
has become something of a celebrity in
Haiti, according to Gena Heraty of Special
Needs Programs, NPFS, Haiti. In 2009,
Milford was even honored with an FEI
award from Princess Haya.
“When most people think about Haiti
they think of poverty, political unrest, the
Earthquake, Cholera- usually sad images
quickly come to mind. If you were to say
to those people, ‘Let me tell you the story
of a girl that was abandoned at the age of
seven and went on to meet a princess,’
they would probably throw their eyes up
to heaven and say, ‘Yeah right – as if,’”
said Heraty. “Amazingly, Darlene’s story
is not a fairytale. The shy little girl that
first came to the orphanage has grown
into a confident young woman that is a
wonderful ambassador not only for our
riding program, but for all of Haiti.”
Milford continues to ride every week
in Haiti and works in a special education
school as a teaching assistant. According
to Heraty, she loves to sing, dance and is
very good at embroidery.
“We started the riding program
because we wanted to give children with
disabilities a chance to get on a horse and
ride. We knew it would be good for them,
but we had no idea just how good,” she
said. “Darlene’s story is a beautiful one.
Just as beautiful are the stories of those
with more severe disabilities than hers.
Those that come from the poorest areas
in Port Au Prince, up on those horses,
they are all princes and princesses.”
The Special Olympics benefit luncheon
will take place March 8 at 12pm in The
Wellington Club and include a silent
auction with live show jumping being
featured in the International Arena. Tables
of six are available for $400 and individual
ticket $70. One hundred percent of the
funds raised during the luncheon will be
dispersed to Haitian causes through the
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund. To purchase
tickets or for more information, please
email romyiec@hotmail.com or call 954643-8678.
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Lugano Diamonds To Present $150,000 Grand Prix CSIO 4* at WEF 8
Proud sponsors of the 150,000
Grand Prix CSIO 4*, Lugano Diamonds,
located in the International Club
Lobby, is showcasing their collection
of extraordinary pieces for the
extraordinary individual. Boasting
elegant cuts, brilliant colors and delicate
details, the collection also features
various equestrian-inspired pieces,
including diamond stirrup pendants and
earrings, sure to tantalize anyone with
a palate for perfection.
Commitment to Excellence
Commitment to excellence is the
cornerstone of Lugano Diamonds’
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success, reflected in its day-to-day
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lies a glimmer of what makes Lugano
Diamonds so special: a vast assortment of
stones, ideal-cut diamonds and customdesigned jewelry pieces that reflect the
desires of each individual who wears
them. Whether seeking out simple
statement pieces to add to a personal
collection or glorious pieces that add
pop to any ensemble, Lugano Diamonds’
commitment to excellence will leave any
client feeling fabulous.
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Gemological Genius
In addition to its unmatched
selection, Lugano Diamonds offers
clients incomparable global industry
understanding and unsurpassed
gemological knowledge. The company’s
international team of buyers, gemologists,
lapidaries, designers, artists and
craftsmen collectively provide clients
with the opportunity to select from the
finest and most unique stones available.
Each creation is a one-of-a-kind, unique
work of art. With Lugano Diamonds, a
client is receiving the ultimate in design
and quality.
Art of Giving Back
Lugano Diamonds is a proud
supporter of the equestrian community
and its associated organizations in
their charitable endeavors. One such
organization is the Agahozo-Shalom
Youth Village, a residential community in
rural Rwanda dedicated to supporting
growth through a stable, thriving
environment. This incredible organization
was founded by celebrated equestrian
Anne Heyman, a true humanitarian,
whose life and work continues to
inspire the equestrian world. Lugano
Diamonds has also provided support
to Danny and Ron’s Rescue, a 501(c)
(3) organization committed to rescuing
February 25 - March 1, 2015
abused, abandoned and starving dogs,
providing rehabilitation and medical help.
Lugano Diamonds’ desire to give
back doesn’t end with the equestrian
community. The company provides
support to various national organizations,
including the Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation, National Charity League,
Oceana and the performing arts. In
addition to these national organizations,
Lugano Diamonds gives back continually
to its community of Orange County,
California.
Find Your Perfect Piece
Whether seeking out simple, classic
pieces, or to have a piece created for
the ultimate in personalization, Lugano
Diamonds has the dream piece for you.
To view the collection, guests can visit
Lugano Diamonds in the International
Club Lobby and take in all the exquisite
beauty.
American-Bred: Signal Hill &
Sunset Hill
BLUE
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CELEBRATION FOR
AUTISM SPEAKS
Signal Hill and Sunset Hill are BFFs and winners at WEF. Photo © Sportfot.
If you see two matching chestnut
geldings strutting their stuff at WEF,
you’re not seeing double. You’re
probably watching Signal Hill, owned
by Daphne Richards, and Sunset Hill,
owned by Jacqueline Stahl Thorne.
Full brothers bred by Diana Dodge of
Nokomis Farms in Montpelier Station,
Vermont, the pair are currently in
training with the Caristo Family and
winning their fair share of tricolors after
just one year of competition experience.
Both geldings – Nob Hill x Acclaim
x Northern Raja – have been together
since their birth just one year apart at
Dodge’s 40-year-old breeding program.
Read on for the story of these two young
geldings as told by breeder Diana Dodge
and rider Heather Caristo-Williams:
WW: Describe the history of these
Nob Hill babies?
DD: It all started with their great
grandfather Sir Thomas. Many years ago,
I was looking for a stallion and I was told
that I had to go see this horse with four
white feet at Keeneland. I went to the
auction, out came Tom and we stopped
dead in our tracks. He did everything you
could possibly want a horse to do.
HCW: Both horses came from Angel
Lopez at a fox hunting barn called
Duhallow Farm in Millbrook, New York.
He found them from Diana and broke
them, perfecting them on the flat and
over fences. When it was time for them
to further their career in the show ring,
we were asked to help them out in
getting them some mileage. Daphne
and Jacqueline who rode at Duhallow
purchased them and sent them to us at
the end of summer 2013. From there,
we started them in their respective pregreen divisions.
WW: What qualities do you
look for when breeding?
DD: I started breeding mostly
conformation horses. I am partial to the
Thoroughbred breeding – they have
good brains, aren’t spooky and I love
the quality.
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WW: What similarities do
you see in both horses?
HCW: They are very similar. They both
have lovely movement and a gorgeous
canter with natural rhythm and a great
jump. They are more alike than any two
horses I have encountered. Outside
the ring, they are incredibly sweet.
Being big-bodied horses, some have
a tendency to walk all over you when
they are young, but not these ones –
they have manners and are really laid
back. Angel did such a fantastic job
raising them and when you see them
in action you would never expect that
they have only been showing for a year.
WW: What are the highlights
of their career so far?
HCW: Signal Hill [foaled in 2008] was
Circuit Champion at WEF in the 2014
Baby Greens and Reserve Champion in
the Pre-Greens at HITS Saugerties this
summer. Sunset Hill [foaled in 2009] was
Circuit Champion in the 3&4 Year Old PreGreens at WEF and HITS Saugerties in
2014, as well as the Top American-Bred
at the Pre-Green Incentive in Kentucky.
WW: What does it mean
to
successfully
show
A m e r i c a n - b re d
horses?
HCW: We are so proud of them. I believe
that it is very competitive with all the
Warmbloods that are being imported
every day, but I see the hunter style in
the show ring changing towards the
more classic and it’s nice to know that
when I go in the ring I’m on one of the
more classic style hunters. I am so lucky
to have such great owners in Daphne
and Jacqueline who trust me with their
wonderful horses.
WW: As a breeder, what is your
reaction to seeing two homebreds
still together?
DD: I am delighted. I didn’t have a great
riding and training program at home at
the time they were born, so I knew they
were going to be great with Angel and
he proved me right by doing a wonderful
job with them.
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Vendor Spotlight: Vendor Village
Vendor Village is horse heaven for
shopaholics, bargain hunters and all
Winter Equestrian Festival enthusiasts.
From exclusive equine brands to WEF
souvenirs and indulgent lunch options,
Vendor Village is the perfect respite
from the show ring for shopping,
refreshments and so much more.
Offering something for everyone,
Vendor Village features:
Carson & Co. - carsonandco.com
The Carson & CO. look is all about
nature and color. Botanicals on exciting
background colors and the ability to mix
prints defines this collection of designer silk
scarves, clothing and textiles for the home.
Beval - beval.com
Beval has spent the past 50 years
dedicated to providing superior customer
service, while designing innovative riding
equipment and apparel. A true American
Saddlery, they do not just buy and sell
merchandise, they develop their own
products from start to finish.
Horseware Ireland - horseware.com
known best for quality blankets,
Horseware boasts a line of clothing, tack
and accessories crafted with Irish style.
Fun fact: they make enough blankets
every day to cover a football field, which
is enough to cover roughly 300 football
fields every year.
Alessandro Albanese
alessandroalbanese.com
Since 1998, a love of couture tailoring
and an appreciation of luxurious natural
fabrics have inspired Alessandro
Albanese to create classic equestrian
clothing. They influencing elite equestrian
fashion with an unrivaled offering of
made-to-measure riding jackets.
F.LLI Fabbri Custom Boots
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Since 1924 Fabbri boots are handmade
and take pride in ultimate adaptability.
They perfectly and immediately settle
and mold around the foot and the leg
of the rider. All parts of Fabbri boots
are absolutely natural without plastic or
synthetic materials.
VanderMoore Designs
vandermooredesignsinc.com
VanderMoore Designs, Inc. has over
thirty years experience serving the
equestrian community with unique blends
of equestrian and classical jewelry. With
custom, one-of-a-kind designs, quality is
their main objective.
Cavalleria Toscana
cavalleriatoscana.com
Superior fit and style make Cavalleria
Toscana and top choice among
international equestrians. From riding attire
to sportswear and horse accessories, you
and horse horse can get decked from
head to toe in Cavalleria Toscana.
Sharon Lynn Campbell
sharoncampbell.com
At a very young age, Sharon Lynn
Campbell’s love of animals started and
it still continues.Best known for her oil
paintings featuring horses, pets and their
owners, she prides herself on being able
to capture the personality of the people
and horses, in great detail, on canvas.
MediVet
medivetequine.com
MediVet Equine provides effective, all
natural, drug free products and lab
services designed to optimize the overall
health of performance horses through
regenerative medicine.
Equis Boutique
equisboutique.com
A comfortable and stylish view of
Vendor Village, Equis features luxury
brands including Manfredi, Parlanti,
Anna Scarpati, Kingsland, and Kentucky
Horsewear. Come try on custom jackets,
get measured for you next pair of boots
and much more.
WEF Boutique
In addition to The Bridge location,
Vendor Village offers WEF branded
merchandise and exclusive equine
brands at great prices.
Rumor Has It
Modern women shop here. Feast on
jewelry, clothing and accessories for
the fashion-forward woman.
Le Fash - lefashny.com
Le Fash fills the void between
standardized riding attire and highend equestrian inspired sportswear
by creating one product line that can
cross seamlessly into both markets.
VENDOR VIEWS
Their riding shirts can be worn either in
the show ring in Palm Beach or on the
streets of New York.
Take a break from the show day on
one of several park benches or picnic
tables and enjoy these food and
beverage options:
Loopy’s Crepes
Sweet or savory? You decide! Homemade
crepes perfect for breakfast, lunch or
midday snack.
Harry’s Lemonade
Quench your thirst with fresh squeezed
lemonades and juices.
The Styleliner
thestyleliner.com
The Styleliner is the world’s first treasure
chest on wheels – a mobile accessories
boutique offering limited pieces, handpicked by The Styleliner’s creator Joey
Wölffer.
Der Dau - derdau.com
Der Dau was established over 50 years
ago in New York, by master craftsman,
Jose Der. The custom boot company built
its exceptional reputation by using the
traditional techniques of master leather
artisans and hands on customer service.
Linden Hall School
lindenhall.org
Founded in 1746, Linden Hall is the
nation’s oldest independent boarding
and day school for girls. At Linden Hall,
girls thrive and grow in bold ways.
Sofie Belgium Fashion
Based in Boca Raton, Sofie’s Boutique is
an exclusive selection featuring the latest
women’s fashions, perfect for everyday
or an evening out.
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for the Discriminating Equestrian
MJR America - mjramerica.com
From Antares Helmets to motorized
standards and electric bicycles, MJR
America has a wide range of products to
fit every equestrian’s need. Come try on,
try on and test drive their offerings today!
2TheBarn - 2thebarn.com
The horse hub! A social media and
networking site for equestrian enthusiasts
worldwide bringing together industry
experts and business to form the web’s
most active equestrian community.
JODS
jodsonline.com
Retailer of beautiful, high-quality
apparel for women in the equestrian
sport, JODS offers great deals on highend designer fashions including show
apparel.
Skiffington Boutique
lisa-skiffington.squarespace.com
Lisa Skiffington, a hunter/jumper rider
herself, her passion has always been in
design. Skiffington Boutique promotes
the newest young designers from
around the world with new takes on
fashion.
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2015 WINTER EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL
February 25 - March 1, 2015
VENDOR VILLAGE
2TheBarn
Alessandro Albanese
Anne Gittins Photography
Ann K. Hubbards Tack Shop
Beval Saddlery
Bomber Bits
Cargill
Cavalleria Toscana
Charles Ancona NY
CM Hadfields Saddlery
Cross Gate Gallery
CWD Custom Saddlery
Der Dau Custom Boots
Equine Tack & Nutritional
F.LLI. Fabbri Inc.
Horseware Ireland Equestrian
James Leslie Parker
Photography
Jods Equestrian Fashion
Kocher Tack Shop
LeFash
Life Pulse LLC
Linden Hall School
MJR American
Equestrian Fashion
OnTyte Stirrups & Footwear
Parlanti Custom Boots
Partyof2
Personalized Products
Rumor Has It
Running Fox
Sergio Grasso Boots
Sharon Lynn Campbell - Artist
Skiffington Boutique
Sofie Belgium Boutique
Styleliner
Tack ’n’ Rider
Turner & Co.
Voltaire Design Fine Saddlery
WEF Official Boutique
RING 9 & 10
Antarès Custom Saddlery
Devoucoux Custom Saddlery
McGuinn Tack Trunks
Premier Equestrian
Sportfot Photography
BARNS 3 & 4
Dandy Products
Farmvet Inc.
RC Saddle Fitting & Repair
HUNTER HILL
BJ’s Hunt Room
C Jones - Silver Housewares
DP Innova Jewels
Equisafe LLC
Fabulous Finds –
Fashion & Accessories
Kathryn Lilly
Just FUR Fun –
Goodies for Dogs
Natures Well – Skin Care
Olive & Bette’s – Fashion
RING 6
Amberway Equine Solutions
Collierville Saddlery
Horse Gym USA
RING 7
Fox Run Saddlery – Prestige
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INTERNATIONAL RING
WARM UP
Animo USA
Bruno Delgrange
Custom Saddles
Equestrian Services
International
February 25 - March 1, 2015
Pinell Custom Leather Inc.
Pony Pals – Toys
BRIDGE DECKS
KingsLand Equestrian Fashion
BIBA of NY
B+ B Positive Jewlery
WEF Boutique
INTERNATIONAL SHOPPES
Ariat
Elizabeth Locke Jewels
Engel & Völkers Realty
Eyes of Wellington
Forré Fine Art Gallery
Hunt LTD
Equiline Equestrian Fashion
Ghurka Fine Leather Goods
Hermès
Karina Brez Jewelry
La Mundial Boots
Lugano Diamonds
Michelle Farmer - Fashion
Score at the Top
Zadeh NY Jewelry
Faces of WEF: Jennifer Glosson
A native Floridian and lifelong
horsewoman, Equestrian Sport
Productions Office Manager Jennifer
Glosson was destined for the horse
show business. But, it took her a
little while to get here. From her first
pony at eight years old to showing
hunters and now working with the
best in international horse sport, she
didn’t answer her professional calling
immediately. After working as a hair
dresser for 14 years, Glosson set foot on
the grounds of a horse show to watch a
friend’s daughter ride and her life took
a turn.
“As soon as I set foot back on that
property I thought, ‘I can’t believe I have
denied myself this for so long!’” she
admitted. “Once you grow up in this
world, you always love it.”
The Weekly Wire caught up with
Glosson in her home away from home;
the WEF Horse Show Office:
WW: What is your background with
horses?
JG: My parents always dreamed about
having land and when we bought five
acres, we got horses and knew nothing
about them. I started riding western
until I went to an english barn with a
girlfriend of mine. I was hooked and
started riding hunters from that point
on. I was a mediocre rider, but I loved it
– the people, friendships, and just being
around the horses. I used to ride my first
pony to my friend’s house, turn him out,
play all day, and come home at dusk.
WW: What got you started in the
horse show business?
JG: While a hair dresser, I had a customer
that sent her daughter to a summer riding
camp, and she invited me to their horse
show. That is when I realized I wanted
to make a career out of this passion. I
sent out resumes to every horse show
manager I could find and David Burton
Sr. called me back and hired me for the
office in Littlewood before there was an
ESP. I moved to Wellington and when
Mark [Bellissimo] purchased Littlewood,
he asked if I wanted to run his office and
I have been doing it since 2008.
WW: If not horse shows, what
would you be doing?
JG: Your job. Definitely something with
public relations or graphic design where
it is computer-related, but I can still have
contact with people.
WW: What would the average horse
show exhibitor not know about
you?
JG: I just recently started playing tennis. I
spend a lot of time in the Keys fishing and
enjoying Florida. It will be interesting to
see what happens with the expansion of
Colorado and Tryon, but I love Wellington
and at this moment I can’t picture being
anywhere else.
WW: Describe your ultimate
horse show Monday.
JG: Staying in my pajamas all day.
WW: What’s the best part of this job?
JG: I am so passionate about this sport
and getting to work with people I used to
idolize and develop personal relationships
with them is the best part. Also, I couldn’t
Jennifer Glosson
do my job without the amazing office
team that I have. They are incredible to
work with, and I think we have created
a positive environment where people like
their job. It’s a good vibe.
$500 Groom’s Class sponsored by Shapley’s Grooming
Products plus $50 trainer bonus
Held last Friday of every month during the WEF
Friday, February 27, at 3pm in riNG 8 (or 7/8 schooling area)
Cash and prizes awarded to top 3 grooms with a $50 bonus awarded to
trainer of winning groom. Ribbons through 6th
Preferred Realtor of WEF 8
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