Marie Hecart and Myself de Breve Win $372,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI-W 5*, Presented by Fidelity Investments

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1 WEEK 5 February 4-8, 2015 EDITOR: JENNIFER WOOD Tomeu, Burlington, Gilbertson and Foley Claim $25,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Team Event Marie Hecart and Myself de Breve Win $372,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI-W 5*, Presented by Fidelity Investments The top three teams on the podium for the Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series Team Event. Sportfot Competition in the $25,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Team Event was tight to the very end Friday evening with the final placings being determined by a twohorse jump-off. Under the lights of The Stadium at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, Kaely Tomeu led her team of Sweet Oak Farm riders to victory in a head-to-head duel against Eugenio Garza. Two teams jumped clear in the first two rounds of competition, but only Tomeu kept the streak alive riding to her third clear trip of the night aboard Fidalgo van het Leliehof and delivering a win to fellow teammates Brett Burlington, Lacey Gilbertson and Tom Foley. The Team Event is one phase of 2015 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series, presented by the Dutta Corp. in association with Guido Klatte which will offer $170,000 in prize money in seven featured events throughout the Winter Equestrian Festival. In total, 16 teams competed in two rounds over a 12-effort course designed by Richard Jeffery (GBR). Jeffery will also set the track for the stadium jumping phase of the $50,000 Wellington Eventing Showcase, presented by Asheville Regional Airport highlighting Week 4 of the WEF on Saturday. After the evening s first round, each team dropped their lowest score before advancing. In the second round, 15 teams returned in order of highest to lowest total faults. The winner was determined by the lowest total score after two rounds and a tie-breaking jump-off. Garza s four jump-off faults with Bariano his only in the class settled his team of Spencer Smith, Shawn Casady and Michael Murphy in second place. Smith with IV Ever and Casady on Twister jumped to a pair of doubleclear efforts, while Murphy ended on 12 faults from two rounds. Making Chef d Equipe Shane Sweetnam and fellow trainer Michael DelFiandra proud, 19-year old Tomeu jumped the final round of the night with a win hanging in the balance. It was a lot of pressure, but it made me do better knowing that other people were counting on me, she said. It was going to be exciting no matter how I did because we would have had good France s Marie Hecart and Myself de Breve won the biggest grand prix of the 2015 WEF season so far. Sportfot France s Marie Hecart and Myself de Breve were the winners in Saturday night s $372,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI-W 5*, presented by Fidelity Investments, at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival. Earning her first five-star victory as well as her first major Saturday night win in Wellington, Hecart topped a roster of major competition, including Olympic gold medalists Ben Maher (GBR) and Eric Lamaze (CAN). Maher was second with Diva II; Lamaze finished third aboard Fine Lady 5. Held under the bright lights of the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), Saturday s class featured 45 starters with 10 clear rounds over the course set by Guilherme Jorge of Brazil. In the jump-off, only two were able to clear the short course without fault. Sixth to go in the second round, Marie Hecart and Myself de Breve produced the first double clear in the winning time of seconds. Kent Farrington (USA) and Amalaya Investments Willow immediately followed with a faster time of seconds, but had a defeating rail at the last fence to finish fourth. Ben Maher and Tatiana Korsakova s Diva II came one round later to produce the second clear in a time of seconds. Last to go, Eric Lamaze and Artisan Farms LLC s Fine Lady 5 completed the fastest round of the night in seconds, but dropped one rail to finish third. Myself de Breve is a 15-year-old Selle Francais mare by Quidam de Revel x Grand Veneur. One of the smallest horses in the class at just over 15 hands, what Myself (or Mini Me in the barn) lacks in height, she makes up for in heart. Hecart has had the mare since she was four years old and has developed a great partnership over the years. We know each other really, really well and she has been more and more consistent, Hecart stated after her win. The older she gets, the better she gets, and it is really nice to have her in good shape and competitive. Please turn to page 12 Please turn to page 12

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Orsini, DVM, Dipl ACVS, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, sponsored by Merial and TERF - Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation. Admission is free for riders, trainers, and owners. All others $ 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 or laura@equestriansport.com. Friday Night Stars at AGDF Week five at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival features large tour CDI-5* competition, sponsored by Diamante Farm, large tour CDI 3* competition sponsored by Wellington Equestrian Realty, and small tour CDI 1* competition sponsored by Mission Control. The Friday Night Stars series showcases some of the world s best dressage riders as they perform grand prix musicals freestyles under the lights. Competition will be held on Friday, February 6, at The Stadium at PBIEC beginning at 7 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. General admission and parking are free. Don t miss the chance to see some of the top dressage riders in the world! 6th Annual Great Charity Challenge presented by Fidelity Investments Heading into its sixth annual event, the Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments (GCC), returns to WEF on Saturday, February 7. The pro-am team competition has distributed more than $6.2 million to over 100 nonprofits in Palm Beach County over the last five years. This year the event has a goal of raising at least $1.5 million to add to its already incredible fundraising amount. The theme for this year s event: Superheroes! There is free General Admission and will be held under the bright lights of the International Arena at PBIEC. For more information, including a list of the participating charities and sponsorship opportunities, please visit com. $127,000 Ariat Grand Prix CSI 3* The $127,000 Ariat Grand Prix CSI 3* will be held on the beautiful grass derby field at the Stadium at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Sunday afternoon, February 8, at 2 p.m. The track will be set by international Olympic course designer Robert Ellis of Great Britain. 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 worldrenowned 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! Reservations must be made at east 48 hours in advance of your booking date. The Suites are available for the Saturday nights of: 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 person as noted above. For additional information and reservations, please contact Patti Miele at or pmiele@ whitehorsetavernflorida.com Ted Brothers Returns to Executive Chef Helm at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Executive Chef Ted Brothers is in the midst of a new beginning at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival. After being hired as Executive Sous Chef and promoted to Executive Chef both in 2011, Brothers led PBIEC food service for three years before returning to Vermont to get his personal venture Ted Restaurant in Manchester off the ground. But, this year he is back and on top of his game. With extensive experience in largescale events, Brothers brings a resume that includes Ibis Golf and Country Club, Jupiter Beach Resort and Holland American Cruise Lines. Now managing the cuisine at the International Club and The Stadium s Global Pavilion, in addition to The Wellington Club, The Gallery and special events catering, it s safe to say that quantity and quality are a knack that Brothers has mastered. When asked why large-volume food service has been his calling, Brothers was humble but confident in admitting it s a skill. I know how to make things work on a large scale, he said. Based on my success at Holland America, I was born into this type of work and now I gravitate toward bigger venues. Brothers had horses in his backyard as a child, but never imagined he would find himself at an international equestrian event. I grew up with horses, but not these types of horses, he laughed. Honestly, I didn t know what to expect. When I heard horse show I thought car show. The scope of this place was a little overwhelming at first, but learning the culture is the real challenge. To learn the culture is to learn the food and then assimilate. Heavily inspired by the infused food movement that influenced restaurant kitchens throughout the country in the late 90s, Brothers is now focusing on farm to table. Evidenced by the local and organic options available in the VIP food service at WEF and The Adequan Lindsay Brock/ Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. Global Dressage Festival, Brothers maintains that sustainable, healthy eating is something that can be done big as well as in private homes. Dictated by weekly PBIEC themes, Brothers is currently menu planning for Asian, Mardi Gras and many more food options while executing daily meal service and perfecting the art of multitasking. A stranger walking in may see chaos, but it s organized chaos, he said. There is a rhyme and rhythm to everything we do. The finished product is these 12 weeks. Often seen on the floor of the International Club, or checking in at special events, Brothers is dedicated to happy customers. With five Sous Chefs and a sizable staff of apprentices and line cooks, he has the PBIEC kitchen running like a well-oiled machine. The key is to have the right people in the right places. You set a program, establish a quality level standard and then work on doing things better every week, he said. Everything important that we do in life is surrounded by food, and it s just as easy to serve 4 as 4,000 if you have a program in place that works. Page 2 WEEK 5 February 4-8, 2015 Page 3 WEEK 5 February 4-8, 2015

3 PHOTO GALLERY Lindsay Brock/Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. Hunter and Equitation Riders Continue to Garner Top Ribbons A High End Social Media and Networking Platform for Equestrian Enthusiasts Worldwide Looking for a unique investment opportunity? To kick off WEF 4, Elizabeth Boyd and Dalliance finished the day as the CWD Saddlery Performance Working Hunter 3 6 champions. Dalliance and Boyd received three seconds and a third over fences, along with a third in the under saddle to top the field of 28 competitors. Chablis and Peter Lutz ended the two days of competition as reserve champions in the division. Chablis, owned by Libertas Farm, showed off his winning style topping two of the over fences classes. Last year Dalliance, owned by Avatar Real Estate of Coral Gables, FL, was competing in the jumper ring, but after teaming up with Boyd in the fall, Dalliance has become a natural in the hunters. He s [Dalliance] just been so consistent. He was champion of the Performance Hunters 3 3 the first week, champion of the Performance Hunters 3 6 the second week, took a week off and is now champion again, Boyd smiled. Friday morning in the Rost Arena, 58 junior riders came to compete in the WIHS Equitation Hunter Phase. After three hours of competition, T.J. O Mara s score of 90 was unbeatable, and O Mara earned top honors in section A. Madison Goetzmann finished in second with a score of 88.5 and Katherine Bundy rounded out the top three with a score of 87 in section A. Kelli Cruciotti won section B with a score of 89. Just behind Cruciotti was Ailish Cunniffe who earned a score of 88 to take home second place in section B. Lucy Deslauriers was the third place finisher in section B of the WIHS Equitation Hunter Phase with a score of 86. O Mara, from Rumson, NJ, was partnered with his own horse, Kaskade, today for the winning ride. Kaskade came to O Mara two years ago having been a hunter, but O Mara and his trainers at Beacon Hill thought Kaskade could be a good fit in the equitation. We saw how much potential she [Kaskade] had, and we decided she would be an amazing equitation horse, O Mara explained. On Saturday morning Kate Eagleton, from Miami, FL, took home first place in the Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) Children s Medal Eagleton earned a score of 85 in the first round with Catherine Cech s horse, My Mr. Darcy, on her way to topping the field of 20 competitors. After the first round was complete the riders with the top four scores came back for a work-off. Eagleton went into the work-off with the top score and remained consistent to finish as the winner. Second place honors went to Raleigh Hiler, who received a first round score of 82. Isabella Usenza ended the day in third place and Phoebe Alwine rounded out the top four. This is my first time winning a Taylor Harris [Children s Medal] so I was really excited! Eagleton exclaimed. Over two days of competition Jim Anderson, from New York City, dominated the Camping World Adult Amateur Hunter 50 and Over section B with Maria Takacs horse, Dominus. Anderson guided Dominus to a first, second and two thirds over fences to finish as division champions. Laurie Stevens rode her own Santiago to reserve champion honors. Stevens and Santiago had a first and second over fences, paired with a third place in the under saddle. Dominus and Anderson beat out 16 other competitors in just their third show together. Although Anderson and Dominus are a new pair, Dominus is veteran in the hunter ring. In past seasons Dominus has competed with Takacs in the Amateur-Owner Hunter 3 3, but Takacs is now busy with her daughter s riding career and does not have time to compete on her own. Along with Dominus, Anderson also has previous experience in the hunter ring. Anderson explained, I came back to riding about five years ago after having an Amateur-Owner Hunter career in the 90s, and it s been great! Maddy Stover Kate Eagleton and My Mr. Darcy won the THIS Children s Medal Photo Sportfot Page 4 WEEK 5 February 4-8, 2015 Page 5 WEEK 5 February 4-8, 2015

4 Boyd Martin and Trading Aces Take Home the Win in the Inaugural $50,000 Wellington Eventing Showcase Boyd Martin (USA) and Trading Aces proved to be unbeatable this weekend at the first-ever $50,000 Wellington Eventing Showcase presented by Asheville Regional Airport. Martin and Trading Aces led the competition from start to finish, completing the weekend on their original dressage score of Michael Pollard (USA) and Cyrano Z finished in second place on a 25.7 with Laine Ashker (USA) and her own Anthony Patch in third, ending the weekend with their original score, The Derby Field at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center was packed with more than 2,000 spectators on a beautiful Saturday afternoon as visitors from around the country came to see the first-ever eventing competition in Wellington unfold. Martin commented that the entire competition was first-class, and it was a privilege to be a part of such a unique competition. I ve been lucky enough, I m 35 and I ve competed in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Holland, U.S., France, England, and this is by far the best competition I have ever been to, he expressed. The organizers have put on something I have never see before, and I am just so proud to be here. Martin concluded a wonderful weekend aboard Trading Aces, piloting the 2004 Irish Sport Horse gelding, to his first big win of the 2015 season. The two performed a lovely dressage test yesterday late in the afternoon to take the lead in the large class on a 24.80, the score on which they would finish. Martin was ecstatic to take home the win this weekend and felt the course was perfectly suited for Trading Aces. He said, It was spot on for this time in the year. Ashker agreed with Martin s comments, adding that the course had every type of question you need to be asked when going out at the Advanced level. I was nervous before we left the start box. It had all of the questions you need: water, a ditch, corners, and skinnies. I definitely respected it and felt like I had a horse who was super happy and healthy coming off when we finished. Captain Mark Phillips, the designer of the cross-country course, was also pleased with the way the course rode for the riders this early in the season. A lot of the infrastructure was already here. We tried to put together a 3* test that was appropriate for the time of year and the fitness of the horses. When we talk about the future of the sport in this sense, I think we will see a lot more of these types of events as build-ups to Rolex and other large international competitions, he continued to explain. It is a huge benefit to the riders, the horses and in particular the owners and the sponsors. When everyone is happy we have a good sport to look forward too. Cyrano Z arrived in Pollard s barn only a few weeks ago from his father-in-law Carl Bouckaert, who rode the horse in the 2012 London Olympics. The pair, who has only had a few weeks to familiarize with each other, had a stellar performance across the board, and Pollard was thrilled. He was perfect today. I don t know him that well, but it couldn t have gone a whole lot better. Carl has had a lot of clear rounds on this horse and I thought I d better do a good job so I just held on and let the horse do his job, which he did quite well, he said. Mark Bellissimo, CEO of Equestrian Sport Productions, was excited and grateful to the competitors, sponsors, and owners for coming together to be a part of such a unique opportunity for the sport. Equestrian Sport Productions and the Bellissimo family, who now own both the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Tryon, North Carolina, as well as the Colorado Horse Park in Parker, Colorado, are looking to help grow and elevate the stature of eventing in the United States. Bellissimo stated, When we threw out the idea of doing an event, we talked about what it would take to get people to come down here and my colleague, Boyd Martin (USA) and Trading Aces were clear in stadium jumping and cross-country to take home victory. SusanJStickle.com Jim Wolf, said maybe $25,000 (in prize money). So we decided to double it, and I didn t realize that it would turn into the second largest event in terms of prize money in the country, which really is a shame. The athletes are spectacular and the owners are amazing in this sport. It is a great group of people, and we are encouraged and inspired to take this sport to the next level. As for the fantastic turnout for a firsttime event, Bellissimo said this is just the beginning of the vision to bring the sport to the forefront of equestrian competition. We want to make eventing a major force at all of our venues. We re talking to a number of different sponsors and we really want to elevate the sport. We re fired up to take this sport to the next level and are excited to work with other organizers and organizations so that we can make something really interesting here, continued Bellissimo. Bellissimo was proud to award the owners of the top three placed horses large charitable donations. Aside from their earned prize money, they will be able to donate to any 501c3 charity of their choice. We are so thankful to the sponsors for giving us an opportunity to host an event like this. Asheville Regional Airport stepped up in a very big way very quickly, and Land Rover is always a great partner of ours. Allyn Mann and Adequan have been spectacular, as has our longtime partner Rolex, Bellissimo said. As for the future, there are big plans on the horizon to host fully recognized FEI events, with a CCI3* being held in Tryon in August and the hopes of hosting the country s second CCI4* event, aside from Rolex Kentucky CCI4*, at Tryon International Equestrian Center as well. Carly Weilminster community passion giving teamwork charity UPERHEROES are coming to town! Photo: Lois Spatz We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do. ~Mother Teresa Sportfot Sportfot Lexey Hall Lexey Hall Lexey Hall mariamendelsohn.com Page 6 WEEK 5 February 4-8, 2015 Page 7 WEEK 5 February 4-8, 2015

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7 Marie Hecart and Myself de Breve Win Continued from Page 1 I was always really close with Myself, Hecart said of winning the big classes. We were always clear and really consistent, but there was always one down in the jump-off or we were not fast enough. Today, I don t know why, but it happened and she was amazing. It is always a really nice atmosphere and a good crowd here on Saturday, so it is always really exciting to ride here. She loves it. She likes the noise, the crowd, and the night. She even jumped better at night. I was really excited (to win), Hecart smiled. It has been a lot of work with my team, my grooms, and all of the people around me. We have always been so close, but couldn t win, so today is really important. Of her jump-off round, the rider detailed, I cannot go over my speed because she can get really excited and have a rail down. I wasn t fast in the beginning, and I just took a chance at the last jump. I wasn t really that fast, so it was good that Eric had a rail. With his second place finish, Ben Maher was happy with a great result aboard his mount Diva II and was pleased to see the mare in good form for the night s class after a good end to the 2014 season. She s fantastic. She has a little bit her own style, Maher admitted. She was great in Olympia in London; she won there. I jumped her last week when she came out of quarantine and she was really fresh and crazy, but tonight she was back to herself. Eric Lamaze has been on excellent form with numerous wins in the beginning of the WEF circuit, including wins in all four rounds of the Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Series. The last two wins were back-to-back with Fine Lady 5. She felt the same, Lamaze said of Fine Lady s performance tonight. I rode her last Saturday night, and I was pleasantly surprised. She had no reaction and was the same under the lights. With the atmosphere, she jumped an incredible first round. Marie was very fast in the jump-off, so she didn t leave much on the table and we had to try. For my horse, going last in the first round and then into the jump-off right away, there wasn t a lot of recovery time. She barely touched that fence. She s a great mare and I m very happy to be riding her in these 1.60m grand prix because she wasn t really bought to do this. For me, it is exciting to have another horse to do it. The Winter Equestrian Festival has some of the toughest competition in the world with many of the top horses and riders competing, and Lamaze and Maher each spoke to the addition of four fivestar weeks this year. We used to be in Florida to prepare our horses to go compete in Europe or somewhere else in the U.S., but now with the five-stars and the increase in prize money, it becomes a serious competition. It is a serious circuit, Lamaze acknowledged. I think a lot of riders are preparing their horses to be here and not train them, but really compete. That is the difference. Florida used to be a training circuit for the rest of the year, but now it is a real competition; a real show with real riders and great horses. Maher added, It was good jumping tonight. They were big jumps, and it was good sport. Lauren Fisher Final Results: $372,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI-W 5*, presented by Fidelity Investments 1. Myself De Breve: 2000 Selle Francais Mare By Quidam De Revel X Grand Veneur, Marie Hecart (FRA), Marie Hecart: 0/0/ Diva Ii: 2005 Aes Mare By Kannan X Berlioz Ben Maher (GBR), Tatiana Korsakova: 0/0/ Fine Lady 5: 2003 Hanoverian Mare By Forsyth X Drosselklang Ii Eric Lamaze (CAN), Artisan Farms Llc: 0/4/ Willow: 2003 Kwpn Gelding By Guidam X Little Rock Kent Farrington (USA), Amalaya Investments: 0/4/ Casall: 2005 Holsteiner Gelding By Casall X Capitol I Ali Wolff (USA), Blacklick Bend Farm: 0/4/ Antares: 2005 Kwpn Gelding By Manhattan X Cavalier Pablo Barrios (VEN), Pablo Barrios: 0/4/ Versus: 2005 Belgian Sport Horse Gelding By Moujik De Sohan X Jasper Ramiro Quintana (ARG), Michael Smith: 0/4/ Don Vhp Z: 2004 Zangersheide Stallion By Diamant De Semilly X Voltaire Harrie Smolders (NED), Copernicus Stables Llc: 0/4/ Cornet 39: 2004 Oldenburg Gelding By Cornet Obolensky X Caletto I Paris Sellon (USA), Paris Sellon: 0/4/ Baronez: 2001 Belgian Warmblood Mare By Skippy Ii X Heartbreaker Kirsten Coe (USA), Ilan Ferder, Lovsta Stuteri & Tal Milstein: 0/4/ Status: 2004 Hanoverian Gelding By Satisfaction X Sao Paulo Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA), Pessoa Stables Llc: 1/ Fibonacci 17: 2005 Swedish Warmblood Gelding By For Feeling X Corland Meredith Michaels Beerbaum (GER), Artemis Equestrian Farm Llc: 4/77.86 $25,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Team Event Continued from Page 1 results being second, but it was great going clear and winning. Fellow Sweet Oak Farm riders Gilbertson aboard Record De Pleville and Foley on Petrushka III ended on zero faults. Burlington and Anders Wictor L had a single rail in each round. While not the oldest on the team, Tomeu brought the most Under 25 Grand Prix Series experience. After competing in 2012 and 2013, Tomeu didn t chalk the win up to being a veteran, but rather gave credit to 10-year old Belgian Warmblood gelding Fidalgo van het Leliehof. This horse is amazing, she said of the mount Sweetnam found for her in June. I actually didn t ride my best in the jump-off, but he pulled through for me. I landed off that last jump, realized we had won and knew it was all him that did it. I ride him in the High Amateur Jumpers and he really takes me around he knows his job. Camaraderie from the barn aisle spilled over into the show ring during competition, according to 21-year-old Gilbertson. Obviously we always want each other to do well because we ride in same barn, but it was special to be able to ride together on a team, she said. We don t get to do this very often, added 15-year-old Burlington. Showing in this stadium ring under the lights on a team was a fun experience. Riding last in the second round, 18-year-old Foley kept his team s hopes for a win alive going clear and guaranteeing a jump-off. It was good to go last the pressure makes you try a little bit harder. My horse fought to the end for me, he said of the 10-year old KWPN mare he piloted. It was more the horse than me to be honest. Third-place was a two-way tie between two four-person teams including Taylor Reid, Ryan Genn, Theo Genn and Richard Neal as well as Michael Hughes, Catherine Tyree, Katherine Strauss and Lucy Deslauriers. Both teams finished with four faults after two rounds. The Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series is designed to give young riders a valuable stepping-stone from the junior and amateur ranks to the grand prix level and culminates with the $50,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series Final. The Final will take place Sunday, March 22 on the grass derby field at The Stadium at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center during WEF 11. Lindsay Brock Jumper Highlights Wednesday through Sunday The 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) began its fourth week of competition, sponsored by Fidelity Investments, on Wednesday with a $34, m speed class to kick things off in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Following a win in Sunday s $34,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic with AD Argos to conclude week three, Brazil s Alvaro Doda de Miranda kept his winning momentum going with a victory in the first class of week four aboard AD Amigo B. Also showing on Wednesday, Thomas Cerra and Three Sister Farm s Cassandra Z won Section A in a California Split in the $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m speed class. Julie Welles was the winner in Section B with Missy Clark and Stephex Stables Twan. Meagan Nusz and Amalaya Investments Vesuvius won the $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m jump-off class. The 2015 WEF continued its fourth week of competition on Thursday with an incredible fourth consecutive win for Canada s Eric Lamaze in the Ruby et Violette Challenge Cup Series. One of the most competitive classes each week with a roster of top international horses and riders, Lamaze won the first two classes of the series riding Rosana du Park and earned his third and now fourth victories aboard Fine Lady 5. He rides both horses for Artisan Farms LLC. Also showing on Thursday, Heather Caristo Williams and Holly Caristo s Cosmopolitan 20 won the $8, m jump-off class in the International Arena in the morning. On Friday, Darragh Kenny (IRL) took the top two spots in Friday s $34,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.45m speed class aboard Oakland Ventures LLC s Picolo and Toffolon Partners LLC s Gatsby. Also showing in the International Arena on Friday, the $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Speed Challenge was held in a California Split with 95 total rounds. Laura Chapot (USA) was the fastest clear aboard Mary Chapot s Zealous to win Section A. Roberto Teran, Jr. (ARG) won Section B aboard ARK Partners LLC s Farina. A $500 Shapley s Groom s Class was also held in the afternoon on Friday. The winner was Miguel Barrera with Revelation, owned by Lori Harvey from Laura Stern Stables. Second place went to Fernando (Uno) Mendoza with Parlay, owned by Laura Stern of Laura Stern Stables. Competition 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). The class saw a win for McLain Ward (USA) and Double H Farm s HH Carlos Z in a very fast 20-horse jump-off over Todd Minikus (USA) and Quality Girl. They were followed by Irish speedsters Darragh Kenny and Conor Swail in third and fourth places, respectively.. WEF 4 JUMPER CLASSIC WINNERS: $15,000 SJHOF High Amateur-Owner Jumpers Lacey Gilbertson and Record de Pleville $10,000 Sleepy P Ranch SJHOF High Junior Jumpers Lucas Porter and Phineas $10,000 Animo USA Medium Amateur-Owner Jumpers Emanuel Andrade and Oxford $10,000 Martha Jolicoeur, Illustrated Properties Low Amateur-Owner Jumpers Caroline Donnally and White Nose $10,000 Charles Owen Adult Jumpers Lindsay Tomeu and Bonapart $10,000 Classical South Florida Adult Jumpers Alissa Kinsey and Grisset $10,000 Maria Mendelsohn, Illustrated Properties Low Junior Jumpers Megan Hilton and Washington $10,000 Hollow Creek Farm Medium Junior Jumpers Emily Moffitt and Zagahorn $10,000 Horseware Ireland Don Little Masters Michael Blake and More Candy WEF 4 JUMPER CHAMPIONS: Children s Jumper 14 & Under Luciana Gonzalez and Zidane Rosenbaum Mollengarden, PLLC Children s Jumper Anderson Wagner and Thunderball FarmVet Adult Modified Jumpers Maya Kobacker and Rosso Berlinetta; Lindsay Strafuss and Amyra V; Rachel Boggus and Wiedam; Julie Ledoux and Invictus Griffis Residential Children s Modified Jumpers Lindsey Greenhill and Oceane Delleville Equiline Low Adult Jumper Kathryn Haefner and Kaberle Pegasus Builders Low Adult Jumper 36 & Over Eleanor Bright and Streetwise Crown Family Low Children s Jumper Rosalie Biedron and Lady B Lucky; Sophie Gochman and Sundance Page 12 WEEK 5 February 4-8, 2015 Page 13 WEEK 5 February 4-8, 2015

8 HOUSE CALLS. BARN CALLS. Exhibitor AlErt WEF Week 4 Standings and Awards WHEREVER-YOU-ARE CALLS. Preferred Patient Packages are now available to the Equestrian Community for the winter equestrian season which include our Concussion Management Program. Need a doctor NOW? HollisMed also offers Acute Care Services. Call 844-drhollis ( ). The HollisMed Concussion Management Program includes: 1. Pre-Injury Baseline Testing & Education 2. Post-Injury Testing & Treatment Plan 3. Determination of Safe Return-to-Activity Licensed in both VA and FL, Dr. Michele Hollis brings her patients 20 years of experience in emergency medicine. For more information about our Preferred Patient Packages or for Acute Care, contact Dr. Hollis at 844-drhollis. Or us at info@hollismed.com. p: 844-drhollis e: info@hollismed.com Safety Sam s Corner A quote from Axl Rose and Guns N Roses: Have a Little P A T I E N C E That is what we need here at ESP heading into week 5! Patience. Just a bit of info for you the exhibitor: time in the afternoon and when that happens, everyone wants to rush out of here causing more Patience. Maybe someone out before you in line. Patience. Don t be in a rush and cut someone off to get a parking space and take the fence out. Don t be that guy. An Important Note: Please have lights on when coming on the show grounds at night. Lights are a safety issue that can cause someone else not to see We appreciate your help in making PBIEC safe for everyone! Leading Lady Jumper Rider, sponsored by Martha Jolicoeur of Illustrated Properties (after 8 qualifying events) 1 Marie Hecart (FRA) Schuyler Riley (USA) Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER) Laura Chapot (USA) Brianne Goutal (USA) 313 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series, presented by The Dutta Corp. in assoc. with Guide Klatte (after 4 qualifying events) 1 Nicole Bellissimo (USA) Mavis Spencer (USA) Shawn Casady (USA) Kaely Tomeu (USA) Lucy Deslauriers (USA) 119 Hermès Talented Young Rider Award (after 8 qualifying events) 1 Paris Sellon (USA) Wilton Porter (USA) Jessica Springsteen (USA) Daniel Bluman (COL) Victoria Gulliksen (NOR) 157 Week four of the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL, drew to a close with three more winners in the SSG Gloves Go Clean for the Green promotion. Canada s Eric Lamaze won a record fourth straight bonus of $3,000 to bring his total to $12,000 to date while Lucas Porter and Lacey Gilbertson each picked up their first $1,000 bonus of the 2015 season. Porter saved the best for last in the $10,000 High Junior Jumper Classic, presented by his family s Sleepy P Ranch, to take the win following an 11-horse jump-off riding his partner of four seasons, Phineas. He also picked up a $1,000 bonus for wearing SSG Digital riding gloves on his way to victory, but with a twist - he is only the second rider in the five-year history of the SSG Gloves promotion to win while wearing a color other than black. I got this pair, and I don t think anyone else wants to wear brown, so hopefully no one will steal them, said Porter, 17, of the strategy behind his color choice. It is a great promotion. I really like that the Digitals pay this bonus, and I wear them every time I ride; I even have a farmer s tan because I always wear them! Photo Sportfot Special Award Winners for WEF Week Four Champion Equine Insurance Hunter Style Award, presented by Laura Fetterman: Lucador and Scott Stewart Champion Equine Insurance Jumper Style Award, presented by Laura Fetterman: AD Amigo B and Doda de Miranda SSG Go Clean for the Green winners: Eric Lamaze, Lacey Gilbertson, and Lucas Porter Leading Lady Grand Prix Rider, presented by Martha Jolicoeur of Illustrated Properties in memory of Dale Lawler: Marie Hecart Open Daily at 4:00PM Wellington Green Shopping Center Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 170 Wellington, Fl Lucador and Scott Stewart were presented with the Champion Equine Insurance Hunter Style Award in week 4 from Laura Fetterman. - Reservations Page 14 WEEK 5 February 4-8, 2015 Page 15 WEEK 5 February 4-8, 2015

9 WEF 4 Awards Photos SPORTFOT American-Bred: Thomas Edison Left: Olivia Sweetnam and Strawberry Shortcake won the Cross Rails Hunter Younger division championship. Far Left: The championship in the Coldwell Banker Children s Hunters went to Cornello and Kathryn Hoagland. Bottom Left: The Camping World Adult Amateur 50 & Older Section A championship was awarded to Leslie Campbell and E.L. Raymond. Below: Shoreline, ridden by Tracey Scheriff-Muser, won the Adult Amateur Hunter championship, sponsored by the City of Asheville, NC. Shown here in the Parade of Champions with owner Carolyn Gouse. With Warmbloods dominating the modern-day show ring, The Jayne family found international success with an unlikely mount. Thomas Edison, an American Thoroughbred bred by Cheramy Ates with Hector and Marlea Mesta, was by Handsome Character and out of Love to Kitter. Eddie, as he came to be known around the Jayne barn, experienced a full career at the track racing through his five-year old year. But, Thomas Edison s most notable accomplishments came after he left the starting gate. From Young Jumpers to Nations Cup appearances and all points in between, we spoke with Charlie, Maggie and Alex Jayne to get an insider s view of taking an OTTB to the top. WW: How did he come to be a part of your barn? AJ: We were looking for a second international horse for Charlie when we got a call from Ira Schulman who often finds jumpers off the track. He told us he had a horse that we had to come take a look at. So, we got on a plane and flew to New Mexico where there was snow on the ground and tried this horse. Ira got him off the track for $400 and he hadn t jumped higher than 1.30m in competition, but we thought he had what it took. We stepped him right up to the 1.50m-1.60m, and he never looked back. AJ: He was so much lighter than Warmbloods you never heard him land and he was athletic enough on the backside of a jump to land and turn quickly. He was everything you could wish a horse to be at the show, but a character in the barn. He demanded attention and is the only horse I have known that plays catch if you throw a ball in his paddock, he will go get it and bring it back to you every time. WW: What were some of his most notable career highlights? CJ: He won the 7 & 8 year-old young jumper finals and I rode him in the 2008 Olympic Trials where he finished 13th and was long listed for the Hong Kong Olympics. The next year he did his European Nations Cup tour before Maggie took him over as her national grand prix horse. He was sixth in the FEI World Cup Finals in Toronto and named Thoroughbred Horse of the Year five years in a row. WW: What s special about competing a Thoroughbred in the show ring? MJ: I love Thoroughbreds. They give you a confident feeling they want to go every stride. That willingness is why they can be used so many different ways racing, hunting, jumping and occasionally the light hunter. WW: Is he still showing? AJ: At 16, he is still at it in the Low Children s Jumpers. A winner is a winner they just keep going. Grand Prix Village South Twenty Two- 12 x 12 Stalls Tongue and Groove V-joint Ceiling 218 x 119 All-Weather Ring With Martin-Collins footing 3 Floratam Sodded Paddocks Jump Viewing Area 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath Manager s Apartment with Full Kitchen 2 Gated Entrances with Chicago Brick Driveway Complete Fly Spray System Offered at $9,999,000 WW: What was he like to ride? MJ: He was very straightforward and had that good, forward step that I love about Thoroughbreds. He would try to win every time and had a heart of gold. My first junior jumper was a Thoroughbred, so I felt right at home when I took over Eddie. CJ: Athletic! Personally, I really like a horse that has good technique and he didn t have that, but he was a trier and a true athlete. WW: Do you think Thoroughbred jumpers are experiencing a surge in popularity? CJ: When you look at the sport and the way people are breeding, I think the trend is moving closer to the Thoroughbred type. The horses are lighter boned with more blood. That s what I like about them you point to the jump and don t need much pressure to get there light and quick. Thomas Edison competed for the United States with Charlie Jayne, shown here at the Washington International Horse Show. TOM BALDWIN Broker / Owner Thomas Edison and Maggie Jayne in a victory gallop. Photos Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. Page 16 WEEK 5 February 4-8, 2015 Page 17 WEEK 5 February 4-8, 2015

10 VENDOR VIEWS Vendor Spotlight: Hunter Hill From a perfect vantage point to watch the country s best hunters strut their stuff to fashion, accessories, as well as health and beauty shopping opportunities, Hunter Hill is synonymous with quality and style. Located adjacent to The Gallery, Hunter Hill overlooks the E.R. Mische Grand Hunter Ring and offers plenty to keep the shopaholic in anyone busy between rounds. Courtyard style seating also offers a break from horse show action and makes for the perfect opportunity to enjoy lunch before shopping. Offering seven boutique shopping experiences, Hunter Hill boasts: Olive & Bette s The ultimate closet: candy colors, cozy cashmeres, delicious denim clothes that take you from the city streets to a sandy beach and everywhere in between. Welcome to the pop-up store for one of New York City s favorite neighborhood boutiques. Pinnell Custom Leather Chaps, bags, buckles and so much more, constructed with the finest quality hand selected leathers from the U.S., England, France, Italy and other locations worldwide. Pinnell s 35 years of experience delivers the ultimate design, fit and comfort. Natures Well Pamper yourself with Natures Well Dead Sea Treatment products to help keep skin young, healthy and wrinklefree. Want more? Visit their store on Forest Hill Blvd Introducing new products and services to the horse enthusiast A product and service expo designed to showcase the latest and greatest technology and products to the equestrian customer, located in the heart of the largest winter equestrian event in the world. February 20th 6:00pm-9:30pm at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival C. Jones Silver Tableware Where affordability meets luxury in the form of silver. Stunning silver tableware and unparalleled gifts starting at under $100. Fabulous Finds By Sarah From one equestrian to another, Sarah won t let you down. From apparel to handbags and accessories, Fab Finds is a treasure trove of stylish and one-of a kind pieces. Let Fab Finds help you look your best at WEF. February 21st 5:00pm-9:00pm 5:00pm-6:30pm Public cocktail reception with open bar. February 22nd 10:00am-3:00pm at the Winter Equestrian Festival in the Wellington Club This is an event you don t want to miss! For event information and vendor inquiries: megkrueger@equestriansport.com or (561) info@equessolutions.com or (561) An Equestrian Sport Productions Premium Event, in association with Eques Solutions. DP Jewels Gear up Girlies! Get the best jewels for any outfit without breaking the bank. With new jewels and accessories coming in daily and prices starting at $40, you won t be able to find an excuse not to treat yourself at DP Jewels. Visit Hunter Hill today! Join us on Social Media Facebook facebook.com/winterequestrianfestival AutismSpeaks.org YouTube Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Page 18 STAY CONNECTED Just Fur Fun Pet and people accessories from nose to tail, including leashes, collars and belts. Treat both you and your four-legged friends with some bling handmade in the U.S. by local artisans. Equine Innovations EXPO WEEK 5 February 4-8, 2015 VENDOR VILLAGE 2TheBarn Alessandro Albanese 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 Equine Tack & Nutritional F.LLI. Fabbri Inc. Horseware Ireland Equestrian James Leslie Parker Photography Jods Equestrian Fashion Kocher Tack Shop Life Pulse LLC MJR American Equestrian Fashion OnTyte Stirrups & Footwear Parlanti Custom Boots Personalized Products PowerJam Rumor Has It Running Fox Sergio Grasso Boots Skiffington Boutique Sofie Belgium Boutique Tack n Rider The Silver Shoppe Turner & Co. Vibershield 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 RING 7 Fox Run Saddlery Prestige Page 19 WEEK 5 RING 9 & 10 Antarès Custom Saddlery Devoucoux Custom Saddlery Equifit McGuinn Tack Trunks Sportfot Photography INTERNATIONAL RING WARM UP Animo USA Bruno Delgrange Custom Saddles Equestrian Services International HUNTER HILL C Jones - Silver Housewares Columbian Fine Jewelry 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 February 4-8, 2015 BRIDGE DECKS KingsLand Equestrian Fashion BIBA of NY B+ B Positive Jewlery WEF Boutique INTERNATIONAL SHOPPES Lugano Diamonds Forré Fine Art Gallery Hunt LTD Equiline Equestrian Fashion Karina Brez Jewelry Katharine Page Sandals American Gator Handmade Goods Ariat Engel & Völkers Realty Eva Jewlery Eyes of Wellington Ghurka Fine Leather Goods Hermès La Mundial Boots Michelle Farmer - Fashion

11 Faces of WEF: Miguel Barrera Miguel Barrera has much to celebrate this week. The winner of last week s $500 Shapley s Groom s Class, he flew home to Illinois on Sunday for the birth of his fourth child, a girl. Quiet but confident in his work, Barrera was visibly ecstatic about Friday s Groom s Class honor, but admits he prepared for the class the same way he does everyday with perfection in mind. It was special because I knew I was getting ready for this class, but I did the same things I do before every class; make sure the horse was as ready as it could be, he said. Braided and polished to a shine, Berrera s charge was Revelation, a nine-year old Warmblood gelding owned by Lori Harvey and in training with Laura Stern Stables at Country Ridge in Mundelein, IL. Revelation is currently competing in the jumper and equitation rings. Country Ridge is no stranger to the Shapley s Groom Class. Second-place groom Fernando Uno Mendoza is a long-time competitor and also represents Laura Stern Stables, claiming the red ribbon on Friday with Stern s six-year old Holsteiner gelding Parlay. Barrera has worked with Sterns for close to five years and admits that Uno, who is four years his senior as a Country Ridge groom, has influenced him more than anyone. I have learned a lot from Fernando, he said. Sterns takes credit for encouraging her grooms to compete themselves, but noted that Barrera didn t take a lot of convincing. I talked him into it because his horses are always impeccably turned out and well taken care of and it s great to get recognition for that, she said. He s always thinking ahead he tries to look ahead of me and know where I m going next. If I ask him to do something theres never a question. Sally Stith-Vurdette of Shapley s Equine Grooming Products presented Barrera with cash prize, blue ribbon and a collection of Shapley s supplies. In their third year of presenting the Groom s Class, Shapley s also sponsors confirmation hunter divisions throughout the circuit. We wanted to do something for the grooms since they are who ultimately uses our products, said Stith-Vurdette. We put the spotlight on them and we ve seen some grooms burst into tears when they are announced the winner. Miguel Barrera and Revelation won the Shapley s Groom s Class, presented by ringmaster Gustavo Murcia and Sally Stith-Burdette of Shapley s Grooming Products. Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. You re not going to see tears from Scott Stewart over a blue ribbon, so it s great to see these hard-working people get so excited. Stern and Country Ridge are competing in Wellington for the duration of the WEF season. Barrera arrives back at WEF next week a new father as well as reigning 2015 champion of the Shapley s Groom s Class. He promises to return and defend his win which will again take place on the final Friday of both February and March. Preferred Realtor of WEF 5 A percentage of Visse Wedell s commission is donated to important animal welfare charities she believes in such as: Omega Horse Rescue, Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center, Danny & Ron s Rescue. VISSE WEDELL REALTOR ASSOCIATE Visse.Wedell@elliman.com VisseWedell.com 2015 Douglas Elliman Real Estate. All material presented herein is intended for information purposes only. While, this information is believed to be correct, it is represented subject to errors, omissions, changes or withdrawal without notice. All property information, including, but not limited to square footage, room count, number of bedrooms and the school district in property listings are deemed reliable, Equal Housing Opportunity. Page 20 WEEK 5 February 4-8, 2015