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Lausanne (SUI), 26 August 2015

The FEI Awards 2015, which celebrate the world’s exceptional equestrians, need your nominations – by Friday!

Nominations for these prestigious awards, which put the spotlight on excellence, courage, commitment and dedication in the equestrian world, are open until midnight CEST this coming Friday (28 August). Nominate your champions now at www.feiawards.org.

World Jumping champion Jeroen Dubbeldam, who just a few days ago won individual and team gold at the FEI European Jumping Championships 2015 in Aachen (GER), was the Reem Acra Best Athlete 2014. The Dutchman is urging everyone to cast their votes for the 2015 Awards:

“The FEI Awards are incredibly important to equestrian sport, and there is a category dedicated to every member of our community that makes this sport a reality”, he said. “We are all dependent on each other to get to the next level in equestrian sport – it is truly a team effort.

“Stand up and be counted, and vote for your favourite equestrians, be they riders, grooms or projects that are helping our equestrian community to be bigger and stronger.”

FEI Awards 2015 – five categories

The Longines Rising Star Award – won last year by Lambert Leclezio, the 17-year-old who became the first athlete to represent Mauritius at a World Championship when he competed at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014, is for equestrians aged 14 to 21 who demonstrate outstanding sporting talent and commitment.

The Reem Acra Best Athlete – awarded to Dutch jumping legend Jeroen Dubbeldam, this award celebrates the athlete who over the last 12 months has demonstrated exceptional skills in the arena, and has taken equestrian sport to a new level.

The Against All Odds Award – acknowledges people who have pursued their equestrian ambitions despite physical issues or extremely difficult personal circumstances. Last year this award was won by Para-Equestrian Dressage athlete Sydney Collier (USA) with her service dog Journey. Collier, also named 2014 Junior Equestrian of the Year by the United States Equestrian Federation, has relentlessly pursued her dreams while dealing with the rare Wyburn Mason syndrome. She is aiming to represent the USA at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

The Best Groom Award – dedicated to the vital behind-the-scenes team members, who work around the clock to make sure horses get the best care and attention, this award was won last year by Jackie Potts (GBR), who has spent over 20 years as groom and right-hand woman in the stables of the multiple Olympic, World and European Eventing medallist, William Fox-Pitt (GBR).

The FEI Solidarity Award – presented to equine therapy centre Equal Ark (SIN) last year, this award will be presented to an FEI Solidarity or equestrian development project, or an individual or organisation that has demonstrated skill, dedication and energy in expanding equestrian sport.

Glittering Gala

Hollywood actress Bo Derek, star of the romantic comedy “10″ and recently cast in the cult Sharknado series on US cable network SyFy, is the Chair of the Jury of the prestigious FEI Awards 2015.

The winners of the awards will be flown to the glamorous FEI Awards Gala presented by Longines in Puerto Rico’s capital San Juan, where they will be presented with their awards by Bo Derek in front of over 350 guests from the global equestrian community.

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Photo Caption: World Jumping champion Jeroen Dubbeldam, who just a few days ago won individual and team gold at the FEI European Jumping Championships 2015 in Aachen (GER), was the Reem Acra Best Athlete 2014. The Dutchman is urging everyone to “stand up and be counted” by placing their nominations for the FEI Awards 2015 before midnight on 28 August 2015. (FEI/Daniel Kaiser)

The FEI Awards, created by FEI Honorary President HRH Princess Haya, were launched in 2009.

Full details on past winners are available here.

Lausanne (SUI), 26 August 2015

Experts from three continents gathered at a special two-day equine surfaces forum held at the FEI headquarters in Lausanne (SUI) last month.

A total of 36 equine, veterinary and footing specialists from Belgium, Canada, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Switzerland, the UK and United States came together to discuss standards for arena surfaces in Jumping.

The forum, which was opened by FEI President Ingmar De Vos, was held just over a year since the Equine Surfaces White Paper, the world’s most extensive study into the effect of arena surfaces on the orthopaedic health of sport horses, was published by the FEI.

Dr Harald Müller, FEI Director of Education and Standards, was joined on the speaker panel by John Roche, FEI Director of Jumping, John McEwen, Chair of the FEI Veterinary Committee, and Dr Mick Peterson, Executive Director of the Racing Surfaces Testing Laboratory and Mechanical Engineering Professor at the University of Maine.

Dr Lars Roepstorff, Professor of functional anatomy of domestic animals at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and Dr Sarah Jane Hobbs from the University of Central Lancashire, co-authors of the Equine Surfaces White Paper, also addressed the international delegation as part of the speaker panel, which was moderated by Tim Hadaway, the FEI’s Director of Games and Championships.

Collaboration, consensus

Six years of FEI-funded research was presented at the forum, in order to form a basis for developing performance standards for Jumping surfaces.

Delegates were presented research findings that found that the performance of arena surfaces is characterised by the five parameters of impact firmness, cushioning, responsiveness, grip and uniformity, and that three components are required to ensure the performance of surfaces, namely the correct material and design, proper installation and appropriate maintenance.

A consensus emerged at the forum that procedures around these three components will evolve into standards and education that can support manufacturers, organisers and protect horses and riders.

“Everyone attending the forum has practical experience of events from all over the world, and everyone voiced the need by equestrian sport to demonstrate commitment to consistent footings at major events,” said Dr Mick Peterson. “It is critical that we retain our momentum so that we can provide consistent surfaces for all of the major events in the next year.”

“The discussions were extremely constructive and will provide the framework for a first surfaces standard to be developed, which will be a major step forward,” said Dr Lars Roepstorff, who presented the Equine Surfaces White Paper findings at the FEI Sports Forum 2014. “Everyone was very open about sharing their knowledge to promote the welfare of the horse, which is where our focus always stands.”

Equine Surfaces White Paper

The Equine Surfaces White Paper, which is available to download here, is the result of a four-year collaboration between eight equine experts from six universities, three equine and racing-specific research and testing centres and two horse charities in Sweden, the UK and United States.

The Equine Surfaces White Paper is the biggest international collaboration of its kind, bringing together the latest data and published scientific papers on arena and turf surfaces, and the effects these have on horses in training and in competition.

The white paper was funded by the FEI, World Horse Welfare, the Swedish Foundation for Equine Research and the British Equestrian Federation, working with lead author Dr Sarah Jane Hobbs, research lead in equine biomechanics at the University of Central Lancashire (GBR) and member of Research and Consultancy in Equine Surfaces (RACES), and seven equine scientists and researchers in the UK, USA and Sweden.

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By Yellow Horse Marketing for the California Dressage Society

Arianna Barzman-Grennan was all smiles as she modeled her new team jacket emblazoned with a bright championship logo.  “I’ve always wanted one of these,” she beamed.

Barzman-Grennan, 20, of San Jose, Calif. was one of many winners who traveled as many as eight hours from up and down the West Coast to participate in this year’s California Dressage Society (CDS) Junior and Young Rider Championships, held in two locations representing the Northern and Southern regions: July 31–August 2 in Elk Grove, and August 14–16 in Temecula. Riders ranged in age from as young as nine years old aboard trusted mounts of all breeds, shapes and sizes. With classes and divisions offered from Training Level to FEI as well as equitation, freestyles, and quadrilles, there was something for everyone whether a casual Pony Clubber attending a large dressage show for the first time or an accomplished NAJYRC competitor.

Barzman-Grennan has been coming to these Championships since 2010, and now in her final year of eligibility she wasn’t going to miss attending the show one last time before starting her fall semester of college. “This show has been a big goal for me every year,” she explained. “I love coming here and I enjoy the atmosphere because it’s different from the regular shows, where sometimes it can be intimidating to be with all the adults and the big horses. Here I feel like the focus is on us – it’s such a supportive environment and everyone’s so kind, plus it’s a great chance to meet other juniors who enjoy dressage as much as I do.”

Young newcomers to the sport enjoyed the series as much as seasoned veterans like Barzman-Grennan.  One of those enthusiastic first-timers was 11-year-old Kelsey Markee of Ramona, Calif. who competed in the Training Level 14 & Under Championship division at the Southern Region show. After she and her Welsh pony mare Make a Wish made the transition to dressage from the hunter/jumper ranks last year, Markee set the CDS Junior Young Rider Championships as a goal – and achieved it. “My favorite part of the event was that Bella and I made it!” said Markee. “It was a huge accomplishment for us. I enjoyed being a part of the show, experiencing all of the new adventures, and being able to test our skills in a new environment and see how much Bella and I have improved from the beginning of the season.” And like so many of the young riders participating in this program, it was readily apparent that Markee’s enthusiasm for the sport extended well beyond the competition ring.

For 27 years, the CDS Junior Young Rider Championships have played an integral role in California’s strong tradition of developing the next generation of dressage enthusiasts as well as high performance riders, and Margo Hoagland of Santa Rosa has coached competitors at almost every edition of this show. “I encourage my students to come back every year because it’s a place they have fun, can get to know each other, and it gives them something to work towards. I know it sounds almost cliché, but it also fosters good sportsmanship and horsemanship in addition to just riding skill. This experience helps prepare them for the future no matter what they choose to do,” Hoagland explained. “Another thing I like about this show is that there’s everything from Welsh ponies to Thoroughbreds and Grand Prix schoolmasters.  Dressage is for all horses, and this is one place you can do it – riders don’t necessarily have to have the flashiest mover or most expensive warmblood to do well.”

The CDS Junior Young Rider Championship shows offer a plethora of prizes across both Team and Individual divisions, with stunning perpetual trophies which carry the names of young stars of the past and the future.  Barzman-Grennan claimed her share of honors as an individual competitor including the Reserve Championship at the Prix St. Georges level with Dutch gelding Patriot B. But for the first time she also had the opportunity to compete as part of a team. Aboard the Haflinger mare Romantique, she won not only another Reserve Championship at First Level (18 & Over) but joined her friends Kendra Mitchell and Haley Fava to form a team named WR Dressage, which ran away with the Team Training Level title on an average score of 71.760%.  “We’re all from the same barn, but it’s the first time I’ve actually been on a team and I was so excited to get to ride with them.  We were determined to win those champions’ jackets!”

Another fan of the team format was Laurel Kerner, 19, of Ramona, Calif. who rode her Dutch Warmblood gelding Soren to win both the Second and Third Level Championships at the Southern Region Championships. But she had the most fun as a member of the Devil’s Angels Team, which also topped their division. “My favorite part of the whole show was the team aspect because it created camaraderie between fellow competitors that extended beyond the competition to all the aspects of the show,” said Kerner.  “Throughout the show the ring sides were filled with riders on horses taking a break from the warm-up ring to watch their fellow teammates compete not only in their team classes but also in their own individual championship classes.”

Dressage judge Robin Brueckmann (USEF “S”) traveled across the country from North Carolina to officiate for the Northern Region show, and she was impressed by her experience.  “The show was well run, the kids were great, and I think it’s a fantastic experience for them to have the opportunity to be on a team,” said Brueckmann.  “They learn how to support each other, making it a different experience than a regular horse show.  I saw some really well-mounted (in particular some outstanding ponies) and well-coached kids in my ring that would be competitive in any age group anywhere in the country. I look forward to seeing these kids in the future.”

This championship program isn’t just about competition: with a myriad of activities including poster-decorating contests, pizza and ice cream socials, a DJ dance party, and an on-foot quadrille workshop, fun and camaraderie are what make the CDS Junior Young Rider Championships truly special. But the hard work and dedication of show staff and volunteers like Michele Vaughn is also necessary to make an event like this happen. Vaughn not only donated the use of her facility Starr Vaughn Equestrian Center to host the Northern Region show, but also tirelessly managed almost every aspect of the four-day event. Her daughter Genay grew up competing in the CDS Junior Young Rider program, and now competes on the international CDI level with her Grand Prix stallion Donarweiss GGF.

“From having a daughter in this program and knowing how much fun she had, it makes me want to help continue that tradition for other youth and make it better every year,” Vaughn explained. “I think it has a huge impact on the growth and popularity of dressage on the West Coast.  This show is a great start to a young rider’s development because anyone can qualify to compete here as an individual, or they can put a team together with their barn mates and just come to have fun! Over the years, we’re also seeing a trend where the kids are competing at a higher and higher level: we used to have only Training Level teams, and this year we had full teams of kids at Second Level. My favorite part is that it’s a terrific opportunity for kids who may not have much exposure to other riders their age to meet and interact with additional youth who love dressage. It’s inspiring.”

Barzman-Grennan explained why she and so many others come back to the CDS Junior Young Rider Championships year after year. “This entire show is just such a great experience, and it’s an accomplishment just to be here. It inspires you to set a goal and work for it, and is a great stepping stone to work on future goals that are even bigger.” Fellow competitor Laurel Kerner agreed.  “The most special part about this show is that it gives us a chance to shine,” she said. “It’s the only competition here where it’s exclusively youth exhibitors riding in it, and it is also the only show where everyone at any level can ride on a team together and collectively work towards the goal of becoming champions.”

For more information about the CDS Junior Young Rider Program, visit the California Dressage Society website, and see photo galleries and more news from the shows on the CDS Juniors & Young Riders Facebook page.  CDS extends special thanks to sponsors Equine Insurance, Margo Bell Hoagland, Western Saddlery, Schleese Saddlery, Stat! Spray, Dressage Extensions, and Fairwinds Farm for their support of the CDS Junior Young Rider Championships.

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PHOTO #1:  The winning Training Level Team of WR Dressage celebrate their win at the CDS Junior Young Rider Championships – Northern Region. From L-R: Manager Michele Vaughn, Haley Fava, Kendra Mitchell, Arianna Barzman-Grennan, and judge Joan Williams.  Photo by Jennifer M. Keeler.

Australian grand prix competitor Nicholas Fyffe (left) and Canadian Olympian David Marcus are opening a new dressage training business based at Stillpoint Farm in Wellington, Florida. Photo © Debra Jamroz Wellington, Florida – Canadian Olympian David Marcus and fellow grand prix dressage competitor, Nicholas Fyffe of Australia, are merging their training businesses and relocating to Wellington, FL, full-time. Having spent several years dividing their time between their Canadian training base and wintering in Florida, the pair has made the difficult decision to sell the 15-acre farm in Campbellville, ON, that Marcus purchased in 2008. “To be successful in our sport, it is imperative to compete in Wellington during the winter months,” explained Marcus.  “For the past five years, we have spent time in Florida over the winter.  This past winter, we were there for six months while our barn in Canada sat vacant.  It has become obvious to us that this isn’t financially sustainable in the long-term.  For this reason, we have decided to base ourselves in Florida year-round.” Marcus elaborated, saying, “Our clients have all had the same positive reaction; they totally understand and support our decision.  That has been the hardest part of the transition for us, as we have a great business with clients who we love and appreciate.  Fortunately, all of our clients are planning to come with us for the winter and approximately half will then return to Canada for the summer show season.  We will continue to support those clients to the best of our abilities year-round through clinics and by meeting up at competitions. “We look forward to continuing the development of our current Canadian clients while also welcoming new clients, either for the winter season or year-round,” he continued. Marcus and Fyffe have both been based at Tuny Page’s world-class facility, Stillpoint Farm, during the winter months in years past and will now base their business there permanently.  While they previously operated their training businesses independently, the merger will allow clients to benefit from the best of both trainers; they will have a dedicated coach for their horse and riding plus a second set of eyes available. “We’ve cross-promoted each other’s businesses from the beginning and had input into the training of each other’s horses and riders,” explained Fyffe, 33, a four-time member of the Australian team for the annual Nations’ Cup competition in Wellington, FL.  “Coming together in one business will allow us to capitalize on our individual strengths and streamline our business.  We have very cohesive styles, but we are also individuals.” “There will be people who want to train with Nicholas and there will be people who prefer to train with me, and we will operate the business that way,” said Marcus, who has successfully coached numerous students at the FEI levels.  “Whatever the best fit is for the client is also the best fit for us.  By merging our businesses, we will be able to support each other, and our clients, in a more collaborative way.” At the end of September, Marcus and Fyffe will hit the road for Florida with precious cargo in tow.  Among the horses Marcus will be taking are Chrevi’s Capital, his mount at the 2012 London Olympic Games and the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France, as well as an exciting new prospect, Binjora, owned by Van and Judy Marcus. Fyffe, a current member of the Australian national dressage squad who has successfully competed at the international level with several mounts, will be taking two grand prix prospects to Florida, along with a third international grand prix horse offered for sale, and a handful of other top prospects. “It is all a bit bittersweet,” concluded Marcus, 34.  “We love Canada, it’s a wonderful place to live, but as high performance athletes pursuing our international competition goals, making Florida our home base makes the most sense for us at this point in our careers.” Basing the business in Wellington, FL, allows Marcus, Fyffe and their students to be minutes away from the highly-competitive Adequan Global Dressage Festival competition grounds, which have quickly become an epicenter of dressage sport. “I’m super excited to be based year-round in Wellington,” added Fyffe, who did just that when he first came to North America in 2010.  “Wellington is such a livable town, and so well set up for professional equestrians.  I cannot think of a more positive environment than surrounding ourselves with other top competitors inspiring us and pushing us to become better.  We are looking forward to this new chapter.” For more information on David Marcus, please visit www.davidmarcusdressage.com. For more information on Nicholas Fyffe, please visit www.nicholasfyffedressage.com.

Written by Jennifer Wood