AGDF TIMES Issue 5, March 2-5, 2017

2017 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival Editor: Jennifer Wood Graves and Verdades Continue AGDF Week 7 Highlights Winning Streak at AGDF 7 their day on Thursday February 23, with another champion title in the Global Arena and a score of 80.240%. Placing second and third to Graves in in the FEI Grand Prix CDI-W were 2016 Olympic teammates and bronze medalists, Steffen Peters (USA) and Kasey Perry-Glass (USA). Peters and Rosamunde, a 2007 Rhinelander mare (Rock Forever x First Lady) owned by Four Winds Farm, took second place with a score of 74.820%. Kasey Perry-Glass (USA) and Goerklintgaards Dublet, a 2003 Danish Warmblood gelding (Diamond Hit x La Costa x Olympic Ferro) owned by Diane Perry, came in third with a It was three wins in a row for Laura Graves and Verdades in the FEI Grand Prix 73.200%. Freestyle, presented by The Axel Johnson Group, at AGDF 7. Saturday brought a win for Arlene ©SusanJStickle.com Page (USA) and Dr. House 2, in Laura Graves (USA) and Verdades and [to see] friendly faces. We are the FEI Grand Prix Special CDI-W, were victorious in their third “Friday all so competitive; we’re all out presented by The Axel Johnson Night Stars” of the season in the there riding for two spots for the FEI Steffen Peters and Bailarino continued their Group. This was Page’s first CDI FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W, World Cup (Finals). It doesn’t affect winning streak at AGDF 7 with victories and first FEI Grand Prix Special with presented by The Axel Johnson our relationships outside of that. It’s in the FEI Prix St. Georges and FEI I-1, “Housie.” Group on Friday, February 24, during amazing to have friends that can presented by Wellington Regional Medical Page and mount Dr. House 2, a 2005 the seventh week of competition at compete against each other and Center. ©SusanJStickle.com Oldenburg gelding (Don Schufro x the 2017 Adequan® Global Dres- want the best for each other. I just Week seven kicked off on Rinerfa JS x Krack C), owned by Page, sage Festival (AGDF). wish Steffen didn’t live in California.” Wednesday, February 22, at the 2017 ended their day with a victory in the FEI Graves and Verdades, a 2002 Perry-Glass and Goerklintgaards Adequan® Global Dressage Festival Grand Prix Special CDI-W, earning a Dutch Warmblood gelding (Florett Dublet, a 2003 Danish Warmblood (AGDF), with another victory for Steffen score of 71.629%. AS x Liwilarda) owned by Graves, gelding (Diamond Hit x La Costa Peters (USA) and mount Bailarino Second place in the FEI Grand Prix took charge in the Global Arena x Olympic Ferro) owned by Diane in the FEI Prix St. Georges CDI 1*, Special CDI-W went to Katie Poag this week, coming out on the top Perry, placed second with a 79.541%. presented by Wellington Regional (USA) and Zonnekoning, a 2004 of the leaderboard yet again, with a Medical Center. Perry-Glass commented on her Dutch Warmblood stallion (Florett winning score of 81.903%. ride with Dublet, “I was expecting A little rain didn’t stop 2016 Olympic AS x Maraba) owned by Poag, with a “[Friday night] he was hot, maybe a little bit of a nervous horse today. Bronze Medalist Steffen Peters and 71.294%. Third place was awarded to hotter than he’s been the past two Debbie McDonald and I have been Bailarino, a 2008 Oldenburg gelding Jill Irving (CAN) and Arthur, a 2005 shows, so that was a bit challenging, working tirelessly on his relaxation, (Breitling x Schila x De Niro) owned by KWPN gelding (Jazz x Olympia- W x and we have yet to ride a completely and he proved it tonight. All of our Four Winds Farm, from earning a score Contango), owned by Irving, with a clean freestyle this year,” said hard work and dedication [is] to of 72.149% and the top placing in the score of 68.059%. Graves. “That’s definitely a focus that, to his happiness in the ring. He FEI Prix St. Georges CDI 1*, presented Week seven concluded on Sunday, going into March, but this horse showed me tonight that he has more by Wellington Regional Medical Center February 26, with Tina Irwin (CAN) does a fantastic job even when he’s in him and that he loves his job. I and held in the Van Kampen Covered and Laurencio climbing to the top of hot and maybe a little spooky. He really liked our piaffe passage tour. Arena. the leaderboard in the FEI Intermedi- never lets me down, and he gets Everything about the test was fun Placing second and third to Peters aire I Freestyle CDI 1*, presented by really excited when he’s about to go for me.” was husband and wife duo Jaimey and Wellington Regional Medical Center, in. He knows when it’s his turn, and Peters rode Rosamunde, a 2007 Tina Irwin (CAN). Jaimey and Donegal earning a score of 78.708%. I love that about him.” Rhinelander mare (Rock Forever x V, a 2008 Dutch Warmblood gelding Second place in the FEI Intermedi- This is Graves’ and Verdades’ fifth First Lady) owned by Four Winds (Johnston x Remy x Gribaldi) owned by aire I Freestyle CDI 1* was awarded to score in a row of 80% or higher in Farm, to third place, scoring Team Irwin Supporters Group, earned Steffen Peters (USA) and Bailarino, a FEI Large Tour competition. 78.732%. second place with a score of 70.482%. 2008 Oldenburg gelding (Breitling x Tina and Laurencio, a 2007 Oldenburg Placing second and third to “Of course she still had more Schila x De Niro) owned by Four Winds gelding (Laurentio x Pasadena x Doner- Graves in the FEI Grand Prix Free- energy than I was hoping for, but it Farm, scoring 77.000%. Third place went hall) owned by Irwin, were awarded style CDI-W were her fellow 2016 was controllable,” said Peters. “The to Jaimey Irwin (CAN) and Donegal third place with a score of 69.781%. Olympic teammates and bronze flying changes were better this time. V, a 2008 Dutch Warmblood gelding medalists, Kasey Perry-Glass and (There was) a bit of an exuberant 2016 Olympic bronze medalists Laura (Johnston x Remy x Gribaldi) owned by Steffen Peters. transition to the canter in the begin- Graves (USA) and Verdades, a 2002 Team Irwin Supporters Group, with a ning, but what a good girl. She tried Dutch Warmblood gelding (Florett AS Graves commented on her rela- score of 75.625%. extremely hard.” x Liwilarda) owned by Graves, ended tionship with her teammates “It’s so fun to have everyone back together Please turn to page 5 Kim Beaudoin Page 1 ISSUE 5 March 2-5, 2017 PBIEC Week 8 Upcoming Events: AMATEUR RIDER ASSOCIATION $150,000 FEI NATIONS CUP FEI GRAND PRIX There will be free general admission OF AMERICA PANEL CSIO 4* FREESTYLE CDI-W and an Asado for $40/per person and Please join the Amateur Rider Asso- Which country will you be cheering Dressage makes a change to Saturday $10 for children under 12. Visit www. ciation of America on Wednesday, for? 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PP-AA-US-0021_AGDF Ad_20DEC2016.indd 1 12/20/2016 3:15:57 PM AGDF Freestyle, 2017 ADEQUAN® GLOBAL Continued from Page 1 DRESSAGE FESTIVAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE Commenting on the possibility of a competition spot for the 2017 FEI World Cup Finals in March 2-5: AGDF 8 Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W and Omaha, NE, Peters continued, “We will see what FEI Grand Prix Freestyle (Sat., Mar. 4), presented by Everglades happens from here. The bottom line is, those Dressage; FEI Grand Prix and FEI Grand Prix Special, presented are two extremely exciting World Cup candi- by Peacock Ridge; and FEI Small Tour. Schedule includes National Show and FEI Small Tour, presented by Vinceremos dates. If we happen to get a wild card, in that Therapeutic Riding Center. case, ‘Rosie’ and I will be ready.” Judge at C, Isabel Wessels (GBR), spoke in March 10-12: AGDF 9 Para-Equestrian CPEDI 3*, presented * by Mane Stream courtesy of Rowan O’Riley, Mission Control, regard to the rides she witnessed throughout Adequan®, and Nutrena; and National Show. the night. “It was a really exciting competition to judge,” March 16-19: AGDF 10 CDI 4* and FEI Grand Prix Freestyle, presented by Havensafe Farm; CDI 3*, presented by The said Wessels. “I have to say, it was the first time Dutta Corp; and CDI 1*, presented by CaptiveOne. Schedule I’ve done this new system, so it was nerve- includes National Show and Florida International Dressage wracking. I was blown away by the energy and Youth Championships. scope of these three riders. They’re obviously good riders, but they have amazing horses. March 22-25: FEI Nations Cup week - AGDF 11 CDIO 3* and It’s just so lovely to sit there and think, ‘Oh FEI Grand Prix Freestyle, presented by Stillpoint Farm; CDI 3*, presented by Harmony Sporthorses; and CDI 1*, presented should I give it a 9 or maybe a 10.’ It’s that type by Yellow Bird Farm. Schedule includes National Show. of judging where you can really find the high marks.” Kim Beaudoin **Tentative schedule, subject to change. “Friday Night Stars” freestyles on Friday nights of CDI competition with exception of AGDF 8. Dates are actual competition days.

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Page 4 ISSUE 5 March 2-5, 2017 Page 5 ISSUE 5 March 2-5, 2017 Life After the Olympics: Laura Graves AGDF 7 Photo Gallery Laura’s Memories from Rio ©SusanJStickle.com

Laura Graves (USA) is a 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist and a 2015 Pan American Games Gold and Silver Medalist. Graves is also an accomplished international FEI competitor and USDF Gold Medalist and has been studying the art of dressage for over 20 years. In 2002, Graves purchased her Olympic mount Verdades and began working with him. In 2014, Debbie McDonald scouted the pair at a dressage competition, and shortly after, offered to coach them. In the span of 12 months, Diddy and Graves went from unknowns to one of the top ten dressage combinations in the world.

What was your favorite memory from your trip to Rio? Laura: Hands down my favorite memory is when I finished the Grand Prix Special. We were neck and neck with the Dutch team and after my ride, my teammates came running down to the stadium to greet me. We had won bronze! What is your next big goal in the saddle? Laura: This year, we are looking forward to the (FEI) World Cup (Finals) in Omaha. After last year, every day that I get to ride this horse is just a joy. What is your next big goal out of the saddle? Laura: We are currently working to build our farm. It is a whole other full-time job, but I am excited. Did you learn anything new about yourself while in Rio? Laura: I learned how much I really like to compete. I’ve always known I was competitive, especially in my sport, but I truly enjoy the competition. How did Diddy handle the trip? Laura: Diddy has flown a number of times now, and he handled the trip really well. Getting to travel with other horses makes it quite easy. They go everywhere as a herd. Did you learn anything new about Diddy during your trip to Rio? Laura: I learned that he really likes a stadium. He doesn’t much care for small arenas with no atmosphere. He gets very excited when he knows it is almost his turn to go. How would you describe the dynamics of your Rio Dressage team? Laura: Each member of our squad is a very different personality. We all just happened to have the same goals, good sportsmanship, and horsemanship. Even though we are so different, we share a similar sense of humor and became the very best of friends! Kim Beaudoin

Page 6 ISSUE 5 March 2-5, 2017 Page 7 ISSUE 5 March 2-5, 2017 Palm Beach Dressage Derby Returns to Adequan® Global Dressage Festival A Look Back At The Palm Beach The historic and beloved Pam Beach Dres- defending champion Chris Von Martels (CAN), sage Derby CDI-W, presented by Everglades as well as Mikala Munter-Gundersen (DEN), Dressage, will return to the Adequan® Global Christoph Koschel (GER), and Juan Matute Jr. Dressage Derby Dressage Festival for the third consecutive year (ESP). and include two days of exciting derby-style Horses for the Palm Beach Dressage Derby competition during Week 8 on Friday, March 3, will be donated to the riders for the event and and Saturday, March 4. will include Truman de Ymas, owned by Juan The Palm Beach Dressage Derby is histor- Pablo Molina, Wrazzmattazz, owned by Jaimey ically the first-ever CDI event to call Florida Irwin, and Action Ace, owned by Kelly Lane. home, and was an immediate hit with riders, Chris Von Martels (CAN) and Leuchtfeuer DE, Competition will kick off on Friday, March 3, winners of the 2016 Palm Beach Dressage Derby volunteers, sponsors, and spectators since its at 1:40 p.m. with a Prix St. Georges class for the Exhibition at AGDF. ©SusanJStickle.com inception more than thirty years ago. Founded horses and their regular riders, followed by the by Gisela and Howald Pferdekaemper of semi-finals taking place on Saturday, March 4, Germany in an effort to bring the excitement of at 4:20 and 4:50 p.m. The final stage of compe- the Olympic sport of dressage to the U.S., the tition will take the stage and decide a winner Palm Beach Dressage Derby quickly accom- during the intermission of the evening Musical plished their goal. Drawing competitors from Freestyle performances on Saturday, March 4. all corners of the world, past riders have hailed from Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, While a cherished part of the South Florida “Wellington’s First Lady of Dressage” Janne Rumbough Germany, Mexico, Sweden, Switzerland, and the dressage community, the Palm Beach Dres- accepting top honors at the Palm Beach Dressage Derby in U.S. sage Derby has also become a popular and 2008. successful addition to the competition at AGDF. Inspired by the Hamburg Dressage Derby CDI competitor and judge Anne Gribbons Thomas Baur, Director of Sport at AGDF, accepting awards at the1984 Palm Beach of Germany, the Palm Beach Dressage Derby Dressage Derby. U.S. rider Arlene Page competing at the Palm format is highlighted by four riders swapping noted, “We will definitely continue to see this Beach Dressage Derby in 2007. horses in the final stage of competition. The class in the future, and I would like to thank all riders slated to take part in the 2017 edition of the owners who donated their horses and to of the Palm Beach Dressage Derby include the riders who participated.”

Adrienne Lyle (USA), Juan Matute, Jr. (ESP), Laura Tomlinson (GBR), and Chris Von Martels (CAN) are presented with awards after the 2016 Palm Beach Dressage Derby Exhibition. ©SusanJStickle.com

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Page 8 ISSUE 5 March 2-5, 2017 Page 9 ISSUE 5 March 2-5, 2017 Faces of AGDF: Susanne Hamilton

It’s hard to mistake Lutz, the 15.2-hand high 2003 Haflinger gelding by Argument x Mandy, when Week 7 Sponsor Awards he competes with Susanne Hamilton in the Global Arena at AGDF. This gelding may be little, but he has a lot of heart and talent, and that is what has made him such a fan favorite with equestrians all over the world. During the “Friday Night Stars” halftime last week, Susanne and Lutz recorded an astounding 58 two-tempi changes in a row to win The Dressage Foundation’s Two-Tempi Challenge, presented by The Axel Johnson Group! They received some of the biggest cheers of the night.

How did Lutz come into your training program? Susanne: We bought him in Germany in July of 2015 as a 12-year-old. His owner Tina Hinckley was looking for an elegant little mare, nice to sit on and preferably black. We made the decision to purchase Lutz instead, and we’ve never looked back. Tina is his primary rider. I will sit on him for occasional adjustments, but basically only take over the ride about a week before a CDI competition.

What is his personality like? Susanne: He is perfect in every way!

Belinda Trussell aboard Tattoo was presented What has surprised you the most about Lutz? Akvavit, owned by Blue Marlin Farms and ridden with the World Equestrian Brands Tack Susanne: I never counted on truly falling in love with a little cream-colored, blonde horse, bar- by Dr. Kristy Truebenbach Lund (left), won the Matters Award. ley-making 15.2 hands. I’m not alone... we have gotten well wishes from all over the world, in TheraPlate Peak Performance Award, presented countries whose languages I don’t even understand. by Lisa Spillman (right) of TheraPlate. What are your future goals with Lutz? Susanne: Our number one goal is to make his owner Tina Hinckley happy, and he does! We bought him for her to ride and have fun with. When I do take the ride, we are aiming for a national Grand Prix, and that is not so far out of reach now.

Charlie O’Hara of Corta-Flx, Inc. presents the What are your own future goals in the saddle? Corta-Flx Sport Horse of the Week Award to Verdades, ridden by Laura Graves. Susanne: I am currently competing my Trakehner stallion, Lord Locksley, owned by Meg Stevens, at CDI Grand Prix, and the goal of course is always to improve what we have and to bring what we have at home, into the show ring. I also have several other horses started, one of them is a Lord Susanne Hamilton and Lutz stand out in the dressage Locksley daughter, and I’m just enjoying the training process. arena. ©SusanJStickle.com Kim Beaudoin $250,000 PROFESSIONAL POLO LEAGUE EVENT

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