AGDF TIMES Issue 4, February 19-22, 2015

Incredible Competition and Strong Young Dressage Horses Participation Highlight AGDF 5 Included In Elite Lineup at 2015 WEF Sport Horse Auction

JJ Jaguar is one of the beautiful dressage horses included in this year’s WEF Sport Horse Auction. Equestrian Sport Productions and The quality of the young horses the Winter Equestrian Festival will be available is exceptional as Klieber is hosting the 2015 Sport Horse Auction one of the most renowned dressage on February 26 at 7 pm at The Stadium breeders in Germany. “Movement at the Palm Beach International is really important. We need to see Equestrian Center (PBIEC). The them using their bodies and swinging auction will showcase some of the through. They must have a good mind elite show jumpers and hunters from so that they are easy to work with, not Lars Petersen and Mariett captured their third “Friday Night Stars” FEI Grand Prix VDL Stud in the Netherlands and just now, but in the future, so that they Freestyle at AGDF 5. © SusanJStickle.com will also feature two young top-class can reach the highest levels,” she said, dressage prospects from Dressurstall describing the essential qualities she Lars Petersen (DEN) and Mariett she knows when people are watching. Sandbrink Stud in Germany. looked for when choosing the two won yet another “Friday Night Stars” I thought this was one of my best Dr. Kerstin Klieber of Dressurstall horses she would bring to the auction. FEI Grand Prix Freestyle at the 2015 freestyles on her ever,” commented Sandbrink is proud to offer Fürsten “These horses are two of the best Adequan® Global Dressage Festival Petersen. Vera, a 2010 Hanoverian mare from our stable. We wanted to send (AGDF), this time in the CDI 5* On Thursday, Petersen and Mariett (Fürst Rousseau x Latona x Ludwig the best representatives from our competition presented by Diamante topped the large FEI Grand Prix CDI 5* Von Bayern) and JJ Jaguar, a 2011 stud and also the best of dressage Farms. Petersen and Mariett scored class, presented by Diamante Farms, Dutch Warmblood gelding (Jazz x JJ horses in Germany to the auction,” a 79.175% for victory. Steffen Peters with a score of 74.160%, followed by Dolce Gabbana x JJ Deemster), at said Klieber, as quality was her main (USA) and Legolas 92 placed Danish teammate Mikala Gundersen the 2015 WEF Sport Horse Auction. focus. JJ Jaguar, a personal favorite second with a 76.200%, and Mikala (DEN) aboard My Lady finishing Klieber was informed of the auction of Klieber, has always been a big Gundersen (DEN) and My Lady came with a 72.960% and Kathleen Raine through the Westphalian Stud Book mover and she felt that he was a in third scoring a 75.725%, all riding in (USA) and Breanna coming in third and having recently purchased a farm perfect candidate for the clientele in front of a completely packed crowd, on a 72.420%. in Wellington, she decided it would Wellington. “He has a great presence the biggest audience in history at an Steffen Peters (USA) aboard be the perfect time to showcase her and character. He looks like a stallion, AGDF event. Rosamunde, the eight-year-old stock at the 2015 auction. “We are but his behavior is much calmer and Nearly a personal best for the duo, Rhinelander mare, won the FEI Grand hoping to move some of our business workman-like,” she described. “We Petersen and Mariett produced a test Prix CDI 3* presented by Wellington here in the next few years, and we are excited for his future.” that was flawless and fluid, a routine Equestrian Realty on Thursday, in truly thought this would be a great way Fürsten Vera is also an elite quality result for the pair’s performances so incredible form scoring a 71.300%. to invest in the community and also mare, as she placed in the top 10 at far in 2015. “Tonight was a very good Arlene Page (USA) and Woodstock showcase the types of horses we are the German Elite mare championships feeling. I think Mariett actually liked placed second with a 70.420%, breeding in Germany and what we at Verden and continued to excel in that the atmosphere was so big, and have available,” she noted. Continued on page 10 Continued on page 9 The Dutta Corporation Continues PBIEC 7 Upcoming Events: to Support the Dressage Lunch & Learn The 2015 Lunch & February 21 from 5-9 pm and a Public Catering. Each suite accommodates in which everyone who purchases a Learn weekly educational series will take cocktail reception with open bar from up to 22 persons with a minimum of $100 raffle ticket will receive a glass Community at AGDF 7 place each Thursday during WEF from 5-6:30pm. The Expo returns to WEF 14 persons. $200 per person includes of champagne with a stone on the 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in The Wellington on February 22 from 10am-3pm in The buffet and premium bar. $125 per bottom. A live auction will include Club at PBIEC. The WEF seven Lunch & Wellington Club. This is an event you person includes buffet and cash bar. an all-inclusive Harry and Snowman Tim Dutta and The Dutta Corporation “The growth at this competition has Learn will be held on Thursday, February don’t want to miss! For event information Suite availability is based on a first come premiere package and a catered are proud to announce another year of just been spectacular. It is so incredible 19, featuring a presentation on Equine and vendor inquiries: megkrueger@ first served basis, so book your suite cruise on the vintage Ruffian Hatteras leading sponsorship at the Adequan® for the sport and the equestrian industry Joint Health, sponsored by Adequan®. equestriansport.com or (561) 784- today before they’re all gone! The Suites motoryacht, along with a few other Global Dressage Festival (AGDF). The as a whole,” said Dutta, whose wife, Admission is free for riders, trainers, and 1111 and for more info, contact info@ are available for the Saturday nights of: exciting offerings. During the evening, Dutta Corporation, longtime sponsors Susan Dutta, competes in the Large owners. All others $25.00. Register at equessolutions.com or (561) 227-1537. 2/21/2015 • 3/7/2015 • 3/14/2015 • the 2015 EAF Luminary Award will be of the event, have continued to increase Tour classes at AGDF with their own the door for a chance to win exciting 3/21/2015 Find your favorite way to bestowed upon Mark Bellissimo for all their presence each year at AGDF and Currency DC. “It has grown so quickly, prizes. Season finale door prizes to EQUUS Foundation enjoy the PBIEC! Can’t Fill a Suite? You the positive work that he has done to will be the presenting sponsors of and it is exceptionally organized and include a custom trunk provided by Fete Cheval Etoile are still able to book a table of (6) in enhance both equestrian community Week 7’s CDI 4* competition beginning maintained. It is not just one of the best Clever Jumps & Trunks and a TheraPlate. RSVP Now for the February common areas at the same price per and the community of Palm Beach February 19, 2015. shows in North America, but a truly For more information please contact 20th EQUUS Foundation Fete Cheval person as noted above. For additional County. The highlight of the night— Committed to supporting success in world-class event.” Laura Bostwick, Sponsorship Events Etoile featuring the 1st Best Performance information and reservations, please and sure to be the talk of the town for the equine industry, longtime horseman As the scale of competition at Coordinator 561-784-1130 or laura@ Team Invitational. New this year, George contact Patti Miele at 561-784-1125 weeks after—is the surprise musical act. and CEO Tim Dutta and The Dutta AGDF continues to grow, The Dutta equestriansport.com. H. Morris and Katie Prudent will judge or [email protected] General admission tickets cost $25 each Corporation have become premier Corporation feels a responsibility to teams of grand prix riders on their style or 5 for $100 and are available both leaders in the equine transportation give back to those who have made the $127,000 Ruby et Violette and performance as they compete over $85,000 Suncast® 1.50m for pre-purchase and at the door. VIP business, not only in the United States, competition possible for riders across WEF Challenge Cup Round 7 a 1.35 jumper course in the International Championship Jumper Classic seating will include the catered dinner but around the globe. “We always make the world. “AGDF will continue to expand With great prize money throughout the Arena at the EQUUS Foundation Fete The Suncast® 1.50m Championship and open bar, and these tickets must be a priority to give back to this industry in into one of the most world-renowned 12 weeks of WEF, the Ruby et Violette Cheval Etoile on Friday, February 20, Jumper Classic Series hosts a class each pre-purchased. For VIP ticket and table absolutely any way that we can. It is in circuits in the world under the leadership WEF Challenge Cup Series is one of 2015. 100% of event proceeds benefit week of WEF with great prize money information, please contact Emily Cleland the fabric of this company to support of Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP). the most highly contested events each horse welfare. Join us in the International and competitive classes throughout at info@equestrianaidfoundation. those who support this sport,” said Our goals and beliefs fall perfectly in week. The $127,000 Ruby et Violette Club at 6 pm to enjoy this first of its kind the circuit. Week seven’s competition org. Both general admission and VIP Dutta. “We work very closely with our line with those at ESP,” explained Dutta. WEF Challenge Cup Round 7 will be competition and give back to our equine will feature a purse of $85,000 in the tickets are available online at www. clients and are dedicated to ensuring “We both support those who support us held on Thursday afternoon, February partners! What’s better than that? RSVP International Arena at PBIEC on Sunday, equestrianaidfoundation.org and locally the best possible experience for each and always deliver a quality product that 19, in the International Arena at PBIEC. at www.equusfoundation.org.fete. February 22. In 2015, the series will offer at On Course Consignment, located at and every equine partner we have the has no short-cuts, ensuring absolute $661,000 in total prize money with 10 12773 Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington. honor to travel with.” attention to detail and a constant pursuit “Friday Night Stars” at AGDF $372,000 Suncast® CSI 5* FEI world-ranking classes. Riders will The Dutta Corporation has witnessed of excellence. We know that this show Week seven at the Adequan® Global Grand Prix compete for a series prize of a Range Ride & Learn, presented by Palm the incredible expansion of AGDF over will continue to thrive with the vision Dressage Festival features large tour The highlight event of week seven is Rover Evoque. Beach Riding Academy the past four years and are looking and foundation set by Mark Bellissimo CDI-4* competition, sponsored by the the $372,000 Suncast® CSI 5* Grand The 2015 Ride & Learn Series will take forward to the future of dressage with and his team.” Dutta Corp., and CDI 3* competition Prix on Saturday, February 21, at 7 p.m. Equestrian Aid Foundation place each Tuesday during WEF. Each a permanent winter home in Wellington, To learn more about The Dutta sponsored by Havensafe Farm. The Held under the lights in the International To Honor Mark Bellissimo at week will feature a mounted riding clinic FL. “We will maintain and grow our Corporation please visit www.timdutta. “Friday Night Stars” series showcases Arena at PBIEC, the competition will “A Night of Legends” with instructed by highly esteemed industry support of the international classes com for more information. AGDF 7 FEI some of the world’s best dressage riders feature the week’s top horses and riders Surprise Musical Performance professionals and will be held in various and in general the sport of dressage CDI 4* presented by The Dutta Corp. as they perform grand prix musicals jumping a course set by international The Equestrian Aid Foundation’s “A venues and arenas in the PBIEC. The at the highest levels,” commented will begin February 19 with the FEI freestyles under the lights. Competition Olympic course designer Steve Night of Legends” will take place week eight Ride & Learn on Tuesday, There is Dutta. “AGDF has been able to create Grand Prix and the highlight class, with will be held on Friday, February 20, at Stephens (USA). Gates open at 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, for Wellington February 24, will feature Tommy Serio ® a venue and competition that attracts the “Friday Night Stars” FEI Grand Prix The Stadium at PBIEC beginning at 7 and Palm Beach residents to take teaching on how to develop confidence NO GENERIC ADEQUAN the best horse and rider combinations Musical Freestyle held the next day, p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. The Suites at Palm Beach a break from the Winter Equestrian in your young hunter, sponsored i.m. in the world. We are thrilled to have the February 20, beginning at 7 pm, and International Equestrian Center Festival and relax for an evening of by Kastel Denmark. Participation is opportunity to sponsor an event that concluding with the FEI Grand Prix Equine Innovations Expo We are pleased to announce that cocktails, dinner, and a unique show. $100.00 per horse/rider per clinic, Get the facts at www.adequan.com gives us the ability to communicate with Special on Saturday, February 21. n Visit the Equine Innovations Expo to see we now offer The Suites located in White Horse Catering will provide a maximum 12 riders. Auditing is Free. customers and see the best dressage new products and services for the horse the Special Events Pavilion available delectable dinner buffet during the VIP Every Tuesday from 2:00-4:00pm. the world has to offer.” enthusiast. A product and service expo during several weeks of the WEF hour before the show, and local food For more information please contact designed to showcase the latest and Saturday Night Lights Series. We offer trucks will have a variety of offerings Sean Jones, General Manager, Palm greatest technology and products to the prime viewing of world-renowned for purchase to general admission Beach Riding Academy (561) 784- equestrian customer the Expo will be equestrian competition, full buffet and event goers beginning when doors 4275 or [email protected]. Adequan® i.m is now available through your veterinarian.

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Last year’s CDI 4* FEI Grand Prix Freestyle presentation with Tim Dutta (far left). like us on facebook Photo © SusanJStickle.com. Page 2 Issue 4 February 19-22, 2015 Page 3 Issue 4 February 19-22, 2015 Havensafe Farm Looks Forward to Special Real Estate Insert Supporting the CDI3* at AGDF 7 G P V S Dedicated to Twenty Two- 12 x 12 Stalls | Tongue and Groove V-joint Ceiling Havensafe Farm and owner Betsy but it is growing with quality that really | 218’ x 119’ All-Weather Ring With Martin-Collins footing | 3 Juliano are proud to support the 2015 separates you from the rest, and that Floratam Sodded Paddocks | Jump Viewing Area | 3-Bedroom, Adequan® Global Dressage Festival is exactly what we continue to see at The Extraordinary. (AGDF) through their sponsorship of the AGDF.” 2-Bath Manager’s Apartment with Full Kitchen | 2 Gated Entrances CDI 3* at Week 7, which runs February “Mark Bellissimo and the leadership with Chicago Brick Driveway | Complete Fly Spray System | Short 19-22. team at Equestrian Sport Productions The Exceptional. The 2015 season of AGDF is already (ESP) continue to implement innovative Hack to Show considered an enormous success, but ways to include everyone involved in this Oered at $9,999,000 Juliano and Havensafe Farm are also sport. The owners, riders, trainers, horses, The Unique excited for the continued opportunity to and grooms; everyone is acknowledged see dressage riders competing at the and that is what makes this event so highest levels of the sport. “It has always great. What ESP does so well, is not been my practice to support as many only their skill of organizing world-class events for dressage riders as possible. competitions, but also their incredible It became clear to me when Equestrian ability to celebrate success, and that Sport Productions started this show that is what truly brings the community it would become a venue and circuit that together,” explained Juliano. would have national and international Not only does Juliano commit to significance to our community,” said ensuring the success of AGDF each year, Juliano. “I’m dedicated to supporting the but she also is a generous sponsor of the sport and the education of riders. These Great Charity Challenge, presented by competitions allow dressage riders, Fidelity Investments® (GCC), an event both national and international, to come hosted and organized by ESP, which full circle and have the opportunity to raised another $1.5 million for Palm showcase their training.” Beach County charities in 2015. The Not only has Juliano been impressed event took place last week at Palm Beach with the expansion of the show, but International Equestrian Center. “For two its continued commitment to quality in years in a row I’ve been a sponsor of the every aspect. “Each year we come back GCC, and I am so proud to be affiliated TOM BALDWIN to this circuit the systems are better. The with that cause,” Juliano expressed. Broker / Owner management, the staff, the service, it all “Mark Bellissimo and his daughter, Paige, continues to excel and it allows people continue to make efforts to give back to EQUESTRIANSIR.COM 561.714.3098 | [email protected] from Europe and other areas around the the local community, and I think it is a world to see that this is an elite, world- truly brilliant effort.” n class show. It is always about growing, Newly Listed 10 Acre Equestrian Estate

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young horse tests in Germany up to auction and are available for trial Second Level this past year. “She was upon request now through February third in the championships, and she 25 from noon to 6 pm. is also a big mover so we decided to The dressage horses are also available Enjoy Goodthe luck dance Heather Blitz and Paragon start her under saddle. We put her in for trial by contacting Mrs. Rhegan competition, and she just won everything. White at 912-257-0064 or white@ She won the young horse classes, A & L westfalenpferde.de. The Veterinary level classes as a four-year-old, which is Repository is available to veterinarians great considering her age,” Klieber said. who would like to inspect the radiographs As for future participation of and exam information on behalf of their Dressurstall Sandbrink, Klieber is looking clients. Please contact Melanie Peterson forward to continuing the search for at 561-870-6587 for access. quality young dressage horses to bring To register as a bidder for the auction, to the WEF Sport Horse Auction in the please contact Melanie Peterson at 561- coming years. “I would like to really have 870-6587 or [email protected]. a full year to search for the best horses Equestrian Sport Productions invites to bring over for the dressage portion you to this unique opportunity to view of the auction. I like to work here, and and acquire the next generation of I love working with (organizer) Melanie champions. Please join in an exciting (Peterson) and the team here. I will evening that is sure to raise the bar on continue to bring my best horses, and it sport horse auctions in North America. will only get better,” she smiled. Horse photos, videos, and the The two dressage horses will be registration information can be found at showcased during this week’s “Friday www.wefsporthorseauction.com. n Night Stars” event. Both horses will Carly Weilminster be stabled at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) until the

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Page 8 Issue 4 February 19-22, 2015 Page 9 Issue 4 February 19-22, 2015 Incredible Competition and Strong Participation Highlight AGDF 5 Continued from Page 1 AGDF 5 Awards followed by Charlotte Jorst (USA) and Wellington Equestrian Realty. The duo Kastels Nintendo in third receiving a received a 73.745% to win the class 70.360%. followed closely by Charlotte Jorst and Peters was quick to give the young Kastel’s Nintendo scoring a 69.608% mare praise, as she is still very green at and Shelly Francis and Danilo in third on the Grand Prix level. “She amazed me the a 69.137%. first day I sat on her. She’s just so focused. Chris Von Martels (CAN) and We had a few little rookie mistakes today, Zilverstar finished the last day of with a but there are a lot of wonderful things win in the FEI Intermediaire 1 Freestyle and the best thing is that she does it CDI 1* presented by Mission Control. with so much lightness. There’s a lot of Von Martels and Zilverstar finished the expression, and she feels so beautiful in afternoon on a 75.650% followed by the contact,” he said. Olivia LaGoy-Weltz (USA) and Rassing’s Laura Tomlinson (GBR) and Unique Lonoir scoring a 71.184% and Dawn topped the large FEI Prix St. Georges CDI White-O’Connor (USA) and Aristo 1* class presented by Mission Control, coming in third with a 71.400%. scoring a 73.321% to take victory. This The Best Horse Owner Award for the is the pair’s first competition back since AGDF Week 5 National competition, 2013. Tomlinson took a leave of absence presented by Jill Irving, was awarded to Carol Cohen and Abacus win the Omega Alpha Healthy Horse Award (left to right: Kassie Barteau (right) wins the Vita Flex Victory Pass Award from competition as she was expecting Sarah Schmidt. The Best Horse Owner owner Carol Cohen, rider Hannah Michaels, and Patti Hanco of Omega Alpha) her first child with husband, polo player Award in the Prix St. Georges class was Mark Tomlinson. After giving birth, awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Bechtolsheimer, Tomlinson hopped back in the saddle and owners of class winner, Unique, ridden by started to prepare for the 2015 season, their daughter, Laura Tomlinson, for Great which started with her win today. “It’s Britain. The Best Horse Owner Award great to get back in the ring. It was my for the Grand Prix Freestyle presented mare’s first time out since 2013. We just by Wellington Equestrian Realty was needed to get back in the ring together, awarded to Marcia Pepper for the third and I am very happy with the way she consecutive freestyle competition in a went,” she said. Olivia LaGoy-Weltz row. The Adequan® High Score Award (USA) and Rassing’s Lonoir followed in for the Grand Prix Freestyle was also given second scoring a 71.947%, the only U.S. to Petersen for his incredible 79.175% pair placing in the top three. aboard Mariett. n Earlier on Friday, Christoph Koschel (GER) and Rostropowitsch NRW finished Carly Weilminster first on a 75.100% in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI 3*, presented by Wellington Equestrian Realty. The duo put together a lovely test during the horse’s first competition ever in the United States. Crowd favorite, the young Juan Matute, Silva Martin (left) accepts the Draper Therapies Best Foot Forward Award with her Katie Riley (right) of Piaffe Performance presents Maiken Engelbrecht Thomsen (left) Jr. (ESP), placed second in the class trainer Debbie McDonald (right) with the Piaffe Performance Adult Amateur Achievement Award aboard his longtime mount Don Diego Ymas. The pair earned a 72.375% in their second CDI Grand Prix Freestyle of the 2015 season. Laura Tomlinson (GBR) and Unique were two for two this weekend in their first week at AGDF, taking home the win in the FEI Intermediaire 1 CDI 1* class presented by Mission Control, scoring a 74.632%. Diane Creech (CAN) and Robbie W continued their success today in the Small Tour classes as the pair placed third in the FEI Prix St. Georges CDI 1* sponsored by Mission Control Thursday and capped off Friday with another top three finish, coming in second with a 73.368%. Kathleen Raine (USA) and the Above Left: Steffen Peters (right) won Ann Cook’s (left) People’s lovely mare Breanna scored a 73.667% Choice Award to win the FEI Grand Prix Special CDI 5*, presented by Diamante Farms. Above Middle: Laura Tomlinson (right) won the Custom Saddlery Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven (SWE) and Most Valuable Rider award Divertimento followed in second with a 72.000% and Jill Irving (CAN) and Above Right: Chris Hickey (left) is presented with the Degas 12 rounded out the top three HORSE GYM USA Top Equine Athlete Award by Steffen Peters and Rosamunde made Mikala Gundersen of HORSE GYM USA (right) with a 69.078%. a splash with two FEI Grand Prix CDI Left: Megan Lane (right) and Caravella Steffen Peters (USA) and Rosamunde 3*, presented by Wellington Equestrian win the TheraPlate Award took home another win in the FEI Grand Realty, wins at AGDF 5. Prix Special CDI 3*, presented by Photo © SusanJStickle.com. Page 10 Issue 4 February 19-22, 2015 Page 11 Issue 4 February 19-22, 2015 B$G[B/BRXWOLQGG PBIEC 7 Upcoming Events Cont.:

WEF Sport Horse Auction American Equestrians Got Talent The 2015 Sport Horse Auction will VIP tables and general admission be held on February 26 at 7 pm at tickets are now available for the The Stadium at PBIEC. The auction American Equestrians Got Talent will showcase some of the elite show Finale, held at the Adequan Global jumpers and hunters from VDL Stud Dressage Festival show grounds on in the Netherlands and will also the evening of March 15 (tentative feature two young top-class dressage start time 6:30 pm)! The event is the prospects from Dressurstall Sandbrink third annual East Coast fundraiser Stud in Germany. The fine VDL horses to benefit USEF High Performance will be available for viewing at Ossian Dressage programs through the USET Ventures on February 16-25 from noon Foundation. Ten talented equestrians to 6 pm. The dressage horses will be will be putting on a spectacular available for viewing at The Stadium show and competing for the $5,000 at PBIEC during the same time. On grand prize donated by Robert Ross, Wednesday, February 25, 2015, from P.A., Luxury Equestrian Realtor for 9 am- 5pm, the VDL horses will be Keller Williams. Catch a sneak peek available for trials by appointment at of the competitors or sign up with Ossian Ventures. Please contact Mr. Robert Dover ([email protected]) Janko van de Lageweg at 561-324- to audition on Wednesday evenings 2015 WEF Sport Horse Auction 0256 or +01131651815225 to set up through March 4 at The Grille Fashion an appointment. The dressage horses Cuisine. Tables and tickets for the Thursday, February 26, 2015 are also available for trial by contacting Finale may be purchased online:http:// Mrs. Rhegan White at 912-257-0064 www.uset.org/American-Equestrians- at 7:00 pm or [email protected]. To got-Talent.php n register as a bidder for the auction, please contact Melanie Peterson at Select Dressage Horses 561-870-6587 or melanie@horsemls. Sponsored by Westphalian Studbook com. Horse photos, videos, and the Scan here registration information can be found for more information. at www.wefsporthorseauction.com.

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