Two “Not to Miss” Highlights of the Winter Equestrian Festival Social Scene Planned To Benefit The EQUUS Foundation

WESTPORT, CT – January 25, 2010 – Plans for the two fundraising events of The EQUUS Foundation during the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida, are moving forward quickly. The Equestrian Idol, just a few weeks away on February 12, 2010, will feature a musical talent show performed and judged by equestrians.

A highlight of the Winter Equestrian Festival social scene, the event presented by title sponsor, Foundation Farm, will be held at the International Polo Club. Returning performers, Dianna Bricker, Heather Caristo, Hillary Dobbs, Casey Hodges, Brian Lookabill, and Chad Watridge, and newcomers, Jordan LaPlaca, Colton Mason, and Rick Rockefeller-Silvia, will vie for the title of 2010 Equestrian Idol. Jen White Kane, 2009 Equestrian Idol, and Ki-Juan Minors, 2008 Equestrian Idol, will also perform for the audience. The judges include Margie Goldstein-Engle, Leslie Howard and Frank Madden.

This very entertaining event will be followed by the Fete Cheval Carnivale on February 26, 2010, also at the International Polo Club, featuring cocktails, dinner, carnival games and a gymkhana performed by some of the world’s top riders. Hillary Dobbs, Kent Farrington, Sandy Ferrell, Brianne Goutal, Patricia Griffith, Todd Minikus, Bert Mutch, Rodrigo Pessoa, Peter Pletcher, Havens Schatt, Louise Serio, Shane Sweetnam, Jimmy Torano, and McLain Ward will compete at this unique event presented by title sponsor, Spy Coast Farm. Karen Flynn of the University of Miami Intercollegiate Equestrian Team will be generously donating the horses for the event

Over 100 guests gathered on Sunday, January 17, 2010 for a preview party hosted by Foundation Farm and Visse Wedell, including Patricia Adikes Hill, Dianna Bricker, Bobbie Braun and Frank Roccanova, Gwen and Derek Braun, Sloan Brown, Paul Butterworth, Alexandra Cherubini, Lynn Coakley and David Taylor, Christian Currey, Carol and Hugh Dollard, Gray Fadden, Jerry Foy, Bridget Hallman, Kris Livengood, Michael Meller, Sheila Motleyh, Douglas Mutch, Ron Neal, Mason Phelps Jr., Kathryn and Denise Quirk, Philip Richter, Eduardo Salas, Tracey Topping, Kim Tudor, Sandy Van Dyke, Carolyn Vincent, Kelli and Woodford Webb, Visse Wedell and Eben Hall, and Lyman T. Whitehead.

These are two “not to miss” events. To R.s.v.p., visit the EQUUS website at www.equusfoundation.org or contact The EQUUS Foundation by email at equus@equusfoundation.org or by phone at (203) 259-1550.

Event proceeds will be used to provide homes and useful lives for horses by funding programs for horse rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, retirement, therapeutic riding, equine-assisted activities and programs to elevate the equestrian sport. The EQUUS Foundation helps equestrian and horse-related charities across the United States and have awarded over $1.3 million in grants since 2003.

About The EQUUS Foundation, Inc.

The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., established in August 2002, as a 501(c)(3) national charitable foundation, seeks to raise public awareness of the value of the horse in society through education and the awarding of grants to charities that use the horse to benefit the public, promote the health and welfare of horses, and elevate the equestrian sport as a whole. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, which is responsible for the selection of the grant recipients. The Board includes: Jenny Belknap Kees, Chairman, Catherine Herman, Vice Chairman, David T. Goodwin, Secretary/Treasurer, Lynn Coakley, President, David Distler, Gray Fadden, Richard Mitchell DVM, Clea Newman Soderlund, and Visse Wedell. Thanks to the generosity of its donors, The EQUUS Foundation helps thousands of people and horses each year. Over $1.3 million in grants have been awarded since the first awards in 2003. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Contact The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., at 168 Long Lots Road, Westport, CT 06880, Tele: (203) 259-1550, E-Mail: equus@equusfoundation.org, website: www.equusfoundation.org.

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This is one of the best investments you can make, for your riding and your horse. Don’t miss this opportunity!

JEAN LUC CORNILLE
SCIENCE OF MOTION
http://www.scienceofmotion.com/

Through Jean Luc’s extensively diversified and decorated equestrian career, he has become a master at equine performance analysis. Whether to simply improve the daily relationship between horse and rider or to prepare a horse for upper level performances, Jean Luc has garnered world-wide recognition for his ability to decipher and resolve the underlying cause of apparent physical inabilities or talent limitations. He combines this science with the best of French and German techniques and takes pleasure in working with horses & riders of all levels including beginner to international competitor.

2-day Clinic + lecture – Swansboro, North Carolina 2010 Friday April 30 6:30-8:30 PM-Lecture/Introduction ‘Science of Motion’ Lecture fee $15 pre-register/pay by April 24 / $20 at the door Saturday & Sunday May 1 – 2 Private clinic sessions $160 for 1 hr private sessions – register early to assure your place! $15 daily audit fee pre-register/pay by April 24 / $20 at the door (no lecture or audit fees to clinic participants)
Jean Luc is an FEI level trainer, instructor and international competitor. He has medal-winning expertise in Dressage, Show Jumping, 3-Day eventing, Steeplechase and also work in-hand. Jean Luc graduated from Le Cadre Noir de Saumur and had the opportunity to train with superb riders such as Joseph Neckerman & Willy Schulteis in dressage, Hans Winkler in jumping and Michel Cochenet in three day event. Margit Otto Crepin, the French Olympic Champion, is one of Jean Luc’s most prominent dressage students. He has trained many horses of various breeds through Grand Prix and has the distinction of competing on both the French Dressage Team and the French Three Day Event Team.
For details of Jean Luc’s Bio: http://www.scienceofmotion.com/documents/jeanluc.html
Jean Luc specializes in:
unlocking the hidden talent of both horse and rider
establishing better performances, on the flat and over fences
resolving idiopathic lameness
educating how to avoid rider-induced lameness
improving the quality of the horse’s daily life

Specific ‘syndromes’ commonly addressed by Jean Luc include:
navicular, club foot, kissing spine, refusing the water jump,
muscle imbalances in general
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Location
Unbroke Grounds Equine Training Center (Ricky Peeden)
135 Branch Ct., Swansboro, NC 28584 (17 to 58 to Firetower Rd to Branch Ct )
Stalls available.. day & overnight
Overnight (people) accomodations available

Inquiries or to mail Registration, check , coggins, pymt
Pam McKnight 910-629-3099 /cell: 910-382-3109 /fax 866-359-4353
2510 White Oak River Rd., Maysville, NC 28555 Or Email pamela.mcknight@prosperitymortgage.com

SPONSORED IN PART BY EDCTSA
http://edctsa.org/
Lisa Midpamedleton 330-671-0627
lisamiddleton37@hotmail.com
JEAN

To download a copy of the clinic information CLICK HERE

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LUKAS – ONE MILLION WEB-SITE VISITS AND 5,000 FACEBOOK FRIENDS IN 5 MONTHS!!!

Walnut, Ca., January 7, 2010 – Lukas (owned and trained by Karen Murdock), who has attracted global attention for his phenomenal liberty tricks and movements, as well as scientific notice for his amazing abilities to spell, count, identify shapes and discriminate colors, has reached new heights.

In less than 5 months, the 16 year old rescued off-the-track gelding has over 5,000 Facebook friends, and his web-site had over ONE MILLION visits. A new Fan Page has been created for him, thanks to the generosity of Lukas’ web designer and Social Media Marketing Consultant, Kerilyn LaFournaise (KK’s Webs). “Incredible!,” according to LaFournaise, “In all my years of designing web-sites, we’ve never seen anything like it! It reflects a genuine universal appeal of the bond between Karen and Lukas – love, devotion, kindness and fun all rolled into one place.”

Murdock, who is more than slightly tech-challenged, is grateful for LaFournaise’s efforts. “Without Kerilyn’s talents, Lukas could never have had the exposure that her creativity and expertise generated. It is wonderful that so many people have had the opportunity to see the happy results of kind training, thanks to her.”

“The World’s Smartest Horse” (according to Yahoo and Google) is taking it all in stride. Lukas is preparing for his upcoming appearances at the HITS Desert Show Circuit in Thermal (Jan. 31), and the Equine Affaire (Feb. 4 – 7), to support his partners The California Thoroughbred Breeder’s Association and TROTT. Lukas will also be joined by Cindy Langlois, of Riding Magazine fame and long-time Lukas friend, who will autograph the current R.M. issue for the first 50 visitors.

Kerilyn LaFournaise can be reached at: kerilyn@kkswebs.com or (760) 814-5570

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Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival Voted Horse Show of the Year by PhelpsSports.com Subscribers

Traverse City, MI – January 7, 2010 – Following several seasons of exceptional horse shows, Michigan’s Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival has become an overwhelming favorite of riders and trainers throughout the country. Horse Shows by the Bay rang in the New Year with a highly esteemed honor recently when it was named Horse Show of the Year for the 2009 season by PhelpsSports.com subscribers. PhelpsSports.com, a highly innovative equestrian sports website, offers equestrians and fans of equestrian sports from around the world a single web address for the latest breaking news of the High Performance disciplines. The website has featured photography and reporting straight from Horse Shows by the Bay for the past three years and has watched the small-town show flourish into one of the top national competitions.

Each year PhelpsSports.com holds year-end awards, which allow subscribers to vote for the best of the best in horses, riders, trainers, and shows, and Horse Shows by the Bay was a fan favorite for the 2009 show season. Held each summer at Flintfields Horse Park in beautiful Traverse City, MI, the Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival features a series of hunter, jumper, and dressage competitions throughout the months of July and August. Nearly 500 subscribers in total participated in the PhelpsSports.com Year End voting this year and Horse Shows by the Bay won over Capital Challenge, the North American Junior Young Rider Championships, and even the esteemed Devon Horse Show following the votes of the loyal PhelpsSports.com subscribers.

Founded in 2004, the Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival attracts thousands of the nation’s best horses and riders competing in the International Olympic disciplines of show jumping and dressage plus hosts national and locally ranked events for the show hunter, open breed and equitation rider. The festival is produced by Traverse City residents Dean and Alexandra Rheinheimer who collectively have more than 20 years of experience managing and producing equestrian events nationwide.

“For Dean and myself winning this award is like winning at Indoors. We’re truly flattered,” stated Alexandra Rheinheimer. “Except for Young Riders we’ve been to all of the other nominated shows and to be ranked as the best of those is such an honor.”

To date the Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival has brought more than $40 million in tourism revenue to the immediate area. Bringing an exceptional horse show to a popular vacation destination in Northern Michigan allows competitors to enjoy top equestrian competition while also experiencing the many special qualities of this unique town.

Following a fantastic 2009 season, the 2010 Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival is rapidly approaching, and will feature much more exciting competition. This year’s competition will feature Dressage by the Bay Series I & II on July 8-11, Horse Shows by the Bay Series I, II & III on July 14-August 1, and a brand new addition to the line-up, the GAIG/USDF Region 2 Dressage Championships and Dressage by the Bay Fall Classic, which will run September 9-12, 2010. More details and news will follow throughout the coming months. For more information, please visit www.horseshowsbythebay.com.

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SAVE THE DATE! 2010 Challenge of the Americas Fast Facts

EVENT: The Ninth Annual Challenge of the Americas Competition and Gala

WHAT: A Grand Prix international musical freestyle and team quadrille dressage challenge featuring a special polo sweepstakes and four-bar show jumping challenge. The Challenge Gala, an elegant evening of dinner and dancing, will get underway immediately following the “The Challenge of the Americas” competition. An awards presentation will be featured and guests will have the chance to meet and socialize with riders and judges.

WHERE: The International Polo Club Palm Beach
3667 120th Avenue South
Wellington, FL 33414

WHEN: March 13, 2010

PRESENTING SPONSORS: The International Polo Club Palm Beach and MatchnRide.com

QUADRILLE TEAM SPONSORS: SSG Gloves – Team Canada; Purina Mills – Team USA; The Seley Parker Group of Merrill Lynch- Team International

EVENT SPONSORS: USDF; Cunningham & Cunningham Livestock Insurance; Red Barn Feed & Supply; Hampton Green Farm; Palm Beach Equine Clinic; Neiman Marcus; Wellington Classic Dressage; ViaGen, Inc.

BENEFICIARY: Challenge of the Americas benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

ADMISSION: General Admission tickets can be purchased at the gate on the evening of the event for a $25 donation.

CONTACT: To make reservations for the Challenge Gala & VIP Box Seating, contact Mary Ross at 561-852-2591.

PARKING: Convenient onsite parking and valet parking at the spectator entrance

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