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 (February 9, 2010) Lincoln, Neb. – The Board of Directors of The Dressage Foundation announced that Courtney Dye of New Milford, Connecticut, has won the 2010 “Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize” in the amount of $25,000. The purpose of the Prize, established at The Dressage Foundation, is to provide financial assistance for coaching and training to a talented, committed, qualified rider whose plan is to reach and excel at the elite, international standards of high performance Dressage. Dye plans to use the funds to take two horses, Hampton Green Farm's Grandioso and Maryanna Haymon's Don Principe, to Europe for training.
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Tuesday, 09 February 2010 12:06 |
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 Following constructive debate at the FEI round-table conference at the IOC Headquarters in Lausanne today (9 February), the consensus of the group was that any head and neck position achieved through aggressive force is not acceptable. The group redefined hyperflexion/Rollkur as flexion of the horse’s neck achieved through aggressive force, which is therefore unacceptable. The technique known as Low, Deep and Round (LDR), which achieves flexion without undue force, is acceptable. The group unanimously agreed that any form of aggressive riding must be sanctioned.
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Written by Lynndee Kemmet for DressageDaily.com
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Tuesday, 09 February 2010 07:23 |
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 It will be a busy Valentine's Day weekend in the dressage show world, but don't forget your sweetie, family or friends. Check out zazzle.com and order your customized Valentine's card and other cool gift ideas, like this one here, for Sunday, February 14.
The Dressage Getaway CDI (www.dressagegetaway.com) kicks off on Thursday in the desert area of Southern California in Thermal. And in Pleasanton, California, Yarra Yarra Dressage (www.yarrayarraranch.com) will be held on Sunday of this coming weekend. And in Florida, Wellington Classic Dressage (www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com) will be hosting a CDI at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center starting on Thursday. On that opening day, the U.S. PRE Association (www.usprea.com) will be hosting a dinner and PRE festival. It will run from 6-8 p.m. and follows USPRE's annual meeting being held earlier in the day.
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On the Scene 2010 -
USEF Convention 2010
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Written by Diana De Rosa
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Monday, 25 January 2010 00:00 |
Just some of the Dressage Committee
meets to honor Jessica at the USEF Convention.
L-R - Jayne Ayers, Jessica Ransehousen,
Lois Yukins and Janet Foy
Watch the slide show of fun pics from Janet Foy and Mary Phelps
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see and hear the movers and shakers and what was done
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On the Scene 2010 -
Exquis World Dressage Masters (WDM) 2010
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Written by Lynndee Kemmet for DressageDaily.com
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 07:46 |
Leslie Morse and Tip Top
Credit: sharonpacker.com
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Features -
Breeding News
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Monday, 08 February 2010 04:59 |
 Sutherlin, OR- The Royal Dutch Warmblood Studbook of North America (KWPN-NA) is pleased to announce the exciting line-up of speakers at its 22nd Annual Meeting to be held in Wellington, Florida March 11-13, 2010. The three-day event beginning with a reception Thursday evening at the Doubletree Palm Beach Gardens Hotel, includes a myriad of rare educational opportunities from some of the top experts in the industry.
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see the schedule of activities and speakers
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 08:25 |
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 On Wednesday, February 3, the south Florida horse community lost a beautiful, vibrant and talented horsewoman in a tragic accident after being kicked by a horse. Tari started riding career in eventing and evented horses through preliminary level. She then started training and working for Danish Olympic Dressage rider, Bent Jensen for six years. Tari has also trained with Olympic Dressage rider, Carol Lavell for the past five years.
The funeral for Tari Larkin on Monday February 8 at Palms West Funeral Home on 441 in Royal Palm Beach, FL. After the funeral there will be a gathering to celebrate Tari's life from 6:00 to 8:00PM. The Repast will be held at the home and barn of Bob and Chris Kohn, who are good friends and neighbors of David and Tari's at 13295 60th St. South, Wellington, FL 33449. 518 596-4088. Some people have asked about donations they might want to gift in Tari's name. David says to please pick the charity of your choice as Tari gave to many. She particularly loved Vinceramous and St. Judes Children's Hospital.
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On the Scene 2010 -
Exquis World Dressage Masters (WDM) 2010
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Written by Lynndee Kemmet for DressageDaily.com
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 07:49 |
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 Wellington, Florida – Anky van Grunsven made a repeat performance at the 2010 EXQUIS World Dressage Masters winning Saturday evening’s Grand Prix Freestyle as she did back in 2009. Riders were competing for a piece of the $84,000 prize money and van Grunsven’s win earned her nearly $30,000. She took the win with her long-time partner, the 15-year-old Hanoverian gelding Salinero, and a score of 84.450 percent. Finishing second was the American pair of Steffen Peters and Ravel with a score of 81.70 percent. Peters and the 11-year-old KWPN gelding, owned by Akiko Yamazaki, showed once again why they are at the top of American dressage.
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Features -
Mary's Daily Dish
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Written by Mary Phelps Hathaway
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Saturday, 06 February 2010 07:58 |
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 Things are heating up in 2010 as the season is well underway, and Florida is the hotbed of the horse sport world. But all work and no play makes Mary a dull girl and no one can accuse me of being dull! After spending a wonderful weekend in Dade City Florida covering the inaugural Little Everglades International Driving event, I experienced what many of you go through when you are at a show and not competing. It was killing me not to be driving, and I couldn’t wait for my next lesson with “the master” Larry Poulin, eight times National Pairs Driving Champion for the USA. I wanted to see how Buddy handled the increased pace of preliminary where we can cut loose and go for time in the hazards! Do not be fooled by this little guy’s size, he loves his job. After 35 years of following everyone else around with a camera on my shoulder, I finally get a chance to have some horse (well Pony) flesh time of my own.
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