Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum and Fibonacci 17 Capture $372,000 Suncast CSI 5* Grand Prix Victory

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1 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 Janko van de Lageweg Bringing VDL Horses to the WEF Sport Horse Auction 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. The 2015 WEF Sport Horse Auction is on February 26 - don t miss it! Germany s Meredith Michaels- Beerbaum 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 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 seconds and eventually took second place honors. Michaels- Beerbaum went next with Fibonacci 17 and completed the only other double clear round in a faster time of 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 seconds. Springsteen and Stone Hill Farm s Vindicat W followed, and although they completed the fastest round of the night in 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 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 Michaels- Beerbaum 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 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. Please turn to page 15 Please turn to page 6

2 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 AutismSpeaks.org 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 launch relocate expand develop in the perfect business climate It s time you considered moving your business to Palm Beach County, one of the most globally competitive business climates: Low taxes, affordable commercial and residential real estate, easy access to three international airports, in a state with no personal income tax. The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County can help with the services, resources, knowledge, and connections you need. Visit www. BDB.org or call [561] to learn more. 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 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 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, There is NO GENERIC ADEQUAN Adequan i.m is now available through your veterinarian. Get the facts at Adequan i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) is the only product approved by the FDA for the intramuscular treatment of noninfectious degenerative and/or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated lameness of the carpal and hock joints in horses. 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PBIEC 8 Upcoming Events: 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 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 or to set up an appointment. The dressage horses are also available for trial by contacting Mrs. Rhegan White at or white@westfalenpferde.de. To register as a bidder for the auction, please contact Melanie Peterson at or melanie@horsemls. com. Horse photos, videos, and the registration information can be found at 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 $ 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. $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! Hollow Creek Farm CH/JR/YR 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. $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. 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 $ 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) or sean@equestriansport.com. 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: uset.org/american-equestrians-got- Talent.php like us on facebook Thursday, February 26, :30am to 1:00pm in the Wellington Club. MUSCLE RECOVERY IN THE PERFORMANCE HORSE Sponsored by Nutrena and Progressive Nutrition Supplements For more information please contact (561) Admission is free for riders, trainers, and owners. like us on facebook Presented by Tuesday, March 3, :00-4:00 pm KEN SMITH USEF Talent Search Sponsored by CM Hadfield s Saddlery Ken Smith, along with his wife Emily, has developed their Ashland Farms into 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. For more information please contact (561) Participation is $ per horse/rider per clinic, maximum 12 riders. Page 2 WEEK 8 February 25 - March 1, 2015 Page 3 WEEK 8 February 25 - March 1, 2015

3 PHOTO GALLERY Lindsay Brock/Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. Hermès USA Presents The Hermès Talented Young Rider Award 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 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 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 Public Relations Coordinator, Hermès of Paris Alexa.Moraif@hermesofparis.com New Listing Will Subdivide WEF Visit the WEF Facebook page to see more photos! Saddle Trail South 10-Stall Barn 4 BR / 3 BA House Offered at $4,200, th Street 22 Acres Near All Equestrian Venues Offered at $7,650,000 EQUESTRIANSIR.COM David Welles, PA Founding Associate dwelles@equestriansir.com Page 4 WEEK 8 February 25 - March 1, 2015 Page 5 WEEK 8 February 25 - March 1, 2015

4 100% Organic Implementing Florida Green Pest Control s products at your farm will help keep those bugs away and allow your horses, your workers, and your clients to enjoy their setting again. (561) floridagreenpestcontrol.com Floridagreenpestcontrol@gmail.com VDL STALLIONS Zapatero VDL Arezzo VDL Janko van de Lageweg Continued from Page 1 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 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. The fine VDL horses will be available for viewing at Ossian Ventures on February from noon to 6 pm. Please contact Mr. Janko van de Lageweg at or to set up an appointment. The dressage horses are also available for trial by contacting Mrs. Rhegan White at or white@ westfalenpferde.de. To register as a bidder for the auction, please contact Melanie Peterson at 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 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 Hunter and Equitation Winners Shine at WEF 7 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. Maddy Stover 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. Bubalu VDL Corporal VDL Zirocco Blue VDL Zavall From left to right: Indoctro, Corland, Cardento, Emilion 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. Page 6 WEEK 8 February 25 - March 1, 2015 Page 7 WEEK 8 February 25 - March 1, 2015

5 Exhibitor AlErt 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. Stay safe everyone and remember: HORSES HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY! EQUESTRIAN FIND US on the PBIEC BRIDGE DECK and the WEF BOUTIQUE Safety Sam VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL June 30 August 9, 2015 Featured Classes: USEF 4-Star Jumper Rating $30,000 Grand Prix Every Saturday Weeks 1 through 5 USEF Premier Hunter Rating $10,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic Every Sunday Equitation Tuesdays Every Week Over $750,000 in Prize Money $5,000 3'3" Hunter Derby Every Thursday Weeks 1 through 5 NEW FOOTING! Week 3 is a 2015 WCHR Member Event Week 6 Features: $50,000 Grand Prix $15,000 3'3" Hunter Derby Vermont Summer Festival Tel: (802) Artwork By Jane Gaston info@vt-summerfestival.com Ad Design by Starting Gate Communications Inc. Page 8 WEEK 8 February 25 - March 1, 2015 Page 9 WEEK 8 February 25 - March 1, 2015

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7 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 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 Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, the new Tryon International Equestrian Center, and the newly acquired Colorado Horse Park. Kingsland Equestrian launched its entry into the U.S. market this year. PRESENTED BY /kingslandequestrian /kingslandequsa Live Streaming at Gates Open at 6:00 PM. Stadium Seating $35 plus tax & fee - available online only. Tickets available ONLINE only at Free Off-Site Parking at South Shore Blvd. Free Shuttle to Venue. Valet Parking $30. General Parking on-site $20 Main Grounds at PBIEC 3400 Equestrian Club Drive, Wellington, FL JUMP Page 12 WEEK 8 February 25 - March 1, 2015 Page 13 WEEK 8 February 25 - March 1, 2015

8 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, m 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 seconds and held on to the end for victory. Ramsay and Welfare clocked in at seconds to finish in second place. Parot and Tailormade Anna Chacca had a time of 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 seconds for the win. They beat the leading time of Ward and Sagamore Farms Rothchild in seconds. Porter and Sleepy P Ranch LLC s Diamonte Darco stopped the clock in seconds for third. Alise Oken (USA) and Hi Hopes Farm LLC s Teirra finished fourth in seconds, and Lauren Tisbo (USA) clocked in at 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, m 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 seconds to place fifth. She jumped later with Sarl Ecurie Sens O Riel s Vatson Sitte to place fourth in seconds. Madden was third with Vanilla in seconds. Foster and Tripple X III were second with their time of seconds, and Farrington jumped to victory with Waomi in the fastest time of seconds. 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 Dean Dignelli and Redefin $10,000 Classical South Florida Adult Jumpers 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 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 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 2015 WEF Sport Horse Auction Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 7:00 pm Select Dressage Horses Sponsored by Westphalian Studbook Scan here for more information. Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum and Fibonacci 17 Continued from Page 1 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 mariamendelsohn.com 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/ CARISMA: 1999 Swedish Warmblood mare by Cardento 933 x Maraton 600 DANIELLE GOLDSTEIN (ISR), Israeli Equestrian Partners: 0/0/ VINDICAT W: 2002 KWPN gelding by Guidam x Libero H JESSICA SPRINGSTEEN (USA), Stone Hill Farm: 0/4/ CORTES C : 2002 BWP gelding by Randel Z x Darco BEEZIE MADDEN (USA), Abigail Wexner: 0/4/ LILLI: 2004 Brandenburg mare by Lefevre x Diamir GEORGINA BLOOMBERG (USA), Gotham Enterprizes LLC: 0/4/ HARDROCK Z: 2003 Zangersheide stallion by Heartbreaker x Carthago Z EMANUEL ANDRADE (VEN), Emanuel Andrade: 0/4/ APPY CARA: 2005 KWPN gelding by Guidam x Casco ERYNN BALLARD (CAN), Angelstone Partners: 1/ ALEX: 2005 KWPN gelding by Calvados x Zeus PIERGIORGIO BUCCI (ITA), Askull S&J SRL: 1/ PERCINE DREAM: 2003 Selle Francais mare by Jarnac x Alcamera de Moyon JUAN IGNACIO ROJO (ARG), Juan Ignacio Rojo: 1/ WOKLAHOMA: 2003 KWPN mare by Sheraton x Calvados ROBERTO TERAN, JR. (COL), Ark Partners LLC: 4/ BARRON: 2004 Belgian Sport Horse gelding by For Pleasure x Nabab de Reve LUCY DAVIS (USA), Old Oak Farm: 4/ FINE LADY 5: 2003 Hanoverian mare by Forsyth x Drosselklang II ERIC LAMAZE (CAN), Artisan Farms LLC: 4/78.21 The Suites at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center We are pleased to announce that we now offer The Suites located in the Special Events Pavilion available during several weeks of the WEF Saturday Night Lights Series. We offer prime viewing of world-renowned equestrian competition, full buffet and premium bar options in a semi-private suite catered by White Horse Tavern Catering. Each suite accommodates up to 22 persons with a minimum of 14 persons. $200 per person includes buffet and premium bar. $125 per person includes buffet and cash bar. Suite availability is based on a first come first served basis, so book your suite today before they re all gone! The Suites 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 Page 14 WEEK 8 February 25 - March 1, 2015 Page 15 WEEK 8 February 25 - March 1, 2015

9 WEF Week 7 Standings and Awards Leading Lady Jumper Rider, sponsored by Martha Jolicoeur of Illustrated Properties (after 14 qualifying events) WEF AWARDS PHOTO GALLERY SPORTFOT Attention nations Cup Kids FAns! 1 Schuyler Riley (USA): Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER): Marie Hecart (FRA): Brianne Goutal (USA): Lauren Hough (USA): 480 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): Lucy Deslauriers (USA): Mavis Spencer (USA): Jessica Springsteen (USA): Catherine Tyree (USA): Hermès Talented Young Rider Award (after 26 qualifying events) 1 Emanuel Andrade (VEN): Jessica Springsteen (USA): Abigail McArdle (USA): Alexander Zetterman (SWE): Paris Sellon (USA): 346 Suncast 1.50m Championship Classic Series (after 7 qualifying events) 1 Eric Lamaze (CAN): Darragh Kenny (IRL): Lauren Hough (USA): Lauren Tisbo (USA): Emanuel Andrade (VEN): 149 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. 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. 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. 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. Thea Chaffee rode Caretana to the Equitation championship. Caroline Signorino and Fairytales were the Palm Beach Riding Academy Short Stirrup Hunter champions. 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! 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. 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! Sign up today don t miss this great opportunity to support your favorite teams and riders! 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 Open Daily at 4:00PM Brianne Link and Zacca Zoeloe won the $10,000 Hollow Creek Farm Medium Junior Jumper Classic and the division championship. Photo Sportfot. Wellington Green Shopping Center Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 170 Wellington, Fl Reservations A High End Social Media and Networking Platform for Equestrian Enthusiasts Worldwide Looking for a unique investment opportunity? Page 16 WEEK 8 February 25 - March 1, 2015 Page 17 WEEK 8 February 25 - March 1, 2015

10 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 romyiec@hotmail.com or call 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 success, reflected in its day-to-day operations, relationships with clients and dedication to unparalleled artistic craftsmanship. 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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 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. Page 18 WEEK 8 February 25 - March 1, 2015 Page 19 WEEK 8 February 25 - March 1, 2015

11 American-Bred: Signal Hill & Sunset Hill 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 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. 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 Pre- Greens 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 American-bred 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. BLUE RIBB N Activates salivation All natural ingredients Encourages submission Eliminates teeth grinding Promotes chewing activity Safe for competition horses CELEBRATION FOR AUTISM SPEAKS Official Sponsor of the 2015 Adequan Global Dressage Festival Available on WEF Showgrounds Equine Tack & Nutritionals Farm Vet Running Fox Florida Retailers Dover Saddlery Show Chic Spectrum Saddle Shop The Dressage Connection The Tackeria Winning Edge Saddlery The Horse of Course End the Training Grind Visit us online to order or find a retailer near you. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Okeechobee Boulevard Royal Palm Beach, FL Cell Office Fax Josua.VanderVeen@wellsfargo.com There s a better way to find out if your new horse has an old injury, and it starts with an experienced veterinarian. (859) Every veterinarian at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute is backed by 139 years of experience, for a pre-purchase exam that you can trust. Our sport horse veterinarians in Lexington, Wellington and Thermal will provide the information you need to make the best decision. Page 20 WEEK 8 February 25 - March 1, 2015 Page 21 WEEK 8 February 25 - March 1, 2015

12 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. 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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. 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. 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. DESTINATION Quality ~ Style ~ Service for the Discriminating Equestrian 2015 WINTER EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL 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. 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13 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 Preferred Realtor of WEF 8 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 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 6 th Which path would you rather be on right now? This Northeastern Path Or a Bridle Path in Wellington? matt varney, broker Southshore Blvd Next to Tackeria Page 24 WEEK 8 February 25 - March 1, 2015