(Classic Communications) – Las Vegas Events, Inc., producer of the FEI World Cup Finals in Las Vegas, mourns the passing of John Quirk, whose vision and efforts led to the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) bringing its Show Jumping and Dressage World Cup Finals to Las Vegas. Quirk, 92, suffered a heart attack in December. He passed [...] Continue reading
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Patron Table Reservations Now Available for 2012 USEF Dressage Festival of Champions
(USET) – Gladstone, NJ – The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is pleased to announce that Patron Table reservations are now being accepted for the 2012 USEF Dressage Festival of Champions. The event will be held June 9-10 and June 14-17 at the USET Foundation’s Headquarters at Hamilton Farms in Gladstone, NJ. Tables can seat [...] Continue reading
Countdown To London 2012 Olympic Games Enters Final 100 Days
Today, 18 April, the world celebrates 100 days to the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.This summer the Britis … Continue reading
FEI World Cup Finals Set to Begin in The Netherlands
(FEI) – The U.S. contingent arrives in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands with expectations of strong performances at the 2012 FEI World Cup Finals. In total, 11 riders have travelled to Holland to compete in the most prestigious indoor competition of the year. The United States will be represented by two dressage riders in the Reem Acra [...] Continue reading
USET Foundation to Host Benefit Fiesta at Del Mar National Horse Show
(USET) – The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a benefit in support of the United States Equestrian Olympic Team during the 2012 Del Mar National Horse Show. On Friday, May 4, guests are invited to join the Foundation for Margaritas, Fiesta Food, and Lively Music at [...] Continue reading
IN MEMORIAM: Count Dieter von Landsberg-Velen
(FEI) – FEI Honorary Vice President and Honorary President of the German Equestrian Federation Count Dieter von Landsberg-Velen has passed away at the age of 86. Count Maximilian Dietrich von Landsberg-Velen was born on 17 December 1926 at Wocklum castle in North Rhine-Westphalia in western Germany. He took over his parents’ agricultural and forestry business [...] Continue reading
USA Captures Gold and Bronze, Europe Takes Silver At WEF Wellington Dressage Nations Cup CDIO-3*
(Global Dressage Festival) – Wellington, FL – Team USA 1 bested the five teams battling for top honors in the $35,000 WEF Wellington Dressage Nations Cup CDIO-3*, presented by Stillpoint Farm, on Saturday evening. Team Europe took home the silver and Team USA 2 captured the bronze in an exciting FEI Intermediare Freestyle competition held [...] Continue reading