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Grand Prix Champion Katherine Bateson-Chandler Gets Grander with Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals

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Wellington, FL (May 7, 2015)— When Katherine Bateson-Chandler was selected to become an ambassador for Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc., a leader in developing natural equine health products through research-based science, she eagerly accepted the offer. “I was so impressed with all the science behind their products. It’s incredible how much has gone into developing every product,” says the internationally successful Grand Prix dressage rider and trainer.

 

 

Having given the natural equine supplements to her competition horses — Alcazar and Wellnetta — for several weeks now, Bateson-Chandler could not be happier with the results. “Already I can feel that the horses are brighter and feel better within themselves,” she reports. “Even my picky eater seems to gobble up her food with the products added. It’s very important to me that they are so palatable.”

Omega Alpha offers a wide selection of award-winning products created using botanical ingredients— including supplements for respiratory, digestive, joint, hormonal, and immune health as well as products for detoxification, muscle rehabilitation, endurance, and performance. With so many options, Bateson-Chandler finds it a challenge to pick a favorite. “I think AntiFlam is an incredible product for my competition horses who work so hard in their muscles,” she says of the anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving formula, which supports sound feet and joints. “I also love Healthy Horse, for obvious reasons, but I think probably the most important product is Gastra-FX as it deals with my horse’s stomach, which is, at the end of the day, where all the other products are digested.”

Gastra-FX supports gastro intestinal health, and is used in normalizing stomach functions. Healthy Horse is a combination of Omega Alpha’s four best-selling products: Hemex (blood builder), Immune Plus, Liver Flush, and Lung Flush. The blend boosts immunity and energizes the horse for improved performance overall.

Bateson-Chandler says that after seeing how effective the supplements have been with her own horses, several of her students have also begun to use them. She believes that keeping her competition horses healthy is especially important given the stressful nature of their occupation. “They are hard-working horses!” she says, adding, “I hope that Omega Alpha will help me do my very best to give these horses all the help they need to make their lives easier!” With the compassion and understanding that Bateson-Chandler always shows for the horses she works with, it is no surprise that she has chosen to partner with Omega Alpha. Like her horses, the equestrian works hard—competing and winning around the globe. Bateson-Chandler won multiple Grand Prixs and Grand Prix Specials at the 2015 Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Florida, and also spends time training and competing in her native United Kingdom.

Patti Hanco, Director of Business Development for the equine division of Omega Alpha, was happy to hear how much Bateson-Chandler had been enjoying the products the company had shared with her. “We are so pleased to have Katherine join our team of award-winning ambassadors and endorse our products,” she says. “Katherine’s impeccable horsemanship, grace, and professionalism have made her highly respected in the world of dressage, and we love that she shares our values and our belief that better health equals better performance.”

To learn more about Omega Alpha’s range of quality health products and how they can help you improve and maintain your horses’ health and happiness, visit www.OmegaAlpha.ca or call 1-800-651-3172. To learn more about Katherine Bateson-Chandler, her past achievements, and future plans, visitwww.kbcdressage.com.

 

 

 

 

 

Omega Alpha Ambassador Katherine Bateson-Chandler enjoyed an impressive winning show season with the KWPN gelding Alcazar

 

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The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy

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€102 million in value added for Normandy and €368 million for France

 
€102 million in value added for Normandy.

This figure was calculated based on the direct, indirect and derived effects of the event from visitors traveling to Normandy specifically for the Games

(transport, accommodations, restaurants, leisure, etc.). An impact study, the most complete ever (it takes into consideration the economic, social and

environmental effects), was carried out by research professors from IFCE-INRA. This team has been developing a scientific assessment programme for

equestrian events since 2011 based on a method that combines both sport economy and specialised knowledge of the equine sector. Some 2300 surveys

were conducted with spectators, officials, athletes, employees, volunteers and Norman residents. “The economic returns based on the event’s budget (€79 m)

were excellent. We have exceeded the threshold for breaking even on expenses, particularly in terms of public funding (€42.2 m overall and €4 m for the territorial project).

The Organising Committee used existing facilities to reduce budget requirements while investing in long-term projects that would benefit the equine industry, such as

improvements made at the Le Pin National Stud,” says Céline Vial, IFCE-INRA researcher. Those surveyed also placed a monetary value of nearly €45 m on the social

scope of the event (a figure that reflects spectators’ and local residents’ satisfaction with such criteria as enjoyment, reputation, appeal, benefits for the sector, etc.).

Those attending the Normandy 2014 event gave it a satisfaction rating of 7.8 out of 10.

The International Equestrian Federation has assessed the economic impact of Normandy 2014 at €368 m for France, which is considerably higher than for the 2010 event.

A 15-year territorial project: the Elan des Jeux.

Normandy 2014 was an innovative event for local residents, the equine industry and the region. For the first time in the event’s history, the World Equestrian Games

incorporated 18 medium- and long-term development projects. Some of the projects include improvements made at the Le Pin National Stud, the Normandy Business Centre

in Saint-Lô with support from the Conseil des Chevaux de Normandie, investments in Hippolia in the Calvados area and a tourist-based boost to the industry in a region hoping

to capitalise on the international scope of the Games. The improvements made to the Caen Exhibition Centre and the Vallée de l’Orne will benefit everyone. Over 15 months, 300

cultural, athletic and educational initiatives were held as part of the Elan des Jeux programme in hundreds of equestrian centres, leisure centres and primary schools around the

region. Some 4000 children were able to discover horse riding and related activities while 3000 volunteers from Normandy, France and the world were able to join forces to help

make the event a success. During the fortnight of the Games, Normandy came together to promote its regional know-how at the Games Village for 230,000 visitors.

Laurent Beauvais, President of the Normandy 2014 Organising Committee and President of the Region of Lower Normandy: “Normandy rose to the challenge of hosting

the World Equestrian Games for the first time in France at some of its most emblematic sites. It took the risk of being innovative with a territorial project and has reaped the rewards.

The general public – half of which were new to horse riding – welcomed the sport with open arms and wholeheartedly cheered on the participants during all of the events. We achieved

our goal of making these Games a shared, accessible and popular event that showcased the best that Normandy has to offer. The public funding provided by local authorities and the

state was put to good use. For every euro in funding, the region received €3.6 in return. We are elated to announce that the final budget results show profits between €1 and €1.5 million.

Our private sponsors helped us host a high-calibre event worthy of an international competition such as this and were rewarded by international media coverage that exceeded expectations.”

Ingmar DeVos, President of the International Equestrian Federation: “The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy were a huge success. We saw some absolutely incredible

feats of athletic prowess. This major event attracted a record number of athletes, nations and spectators, not just in the stands but watching from home and on smartphones and tablets.

I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to President Beauvais, Fabien Grobon and the entire Organising Committee for their exceptional efforts. I would also like to thank all of the volunteers

for giving their time and for their welcoming attitudes which helped make these Games such a success. As we look to Canada for the next World Equestrian Games, the time has come to say goodbye

and thanks to Normandy and France.”

  
 
KEY FIGURES FROM THE GAMES: Normandy 2014

  • 984 athletes
  • 1243 horses
  • 74 countries
  • 7 competition sites in Caen, Le Pin National Stud and the Mont Saint-Michel Bay
  • 28 world champion titles awarded – 28 awards ceremonies
  • 171 medals, including 57 gold medals

Country rankings:

  • Great Britain: 15 medals, with 7 gold
  • The Netherlands: 18 medals, with 6 gold
  • Germany: 15 medals, with 5 gold
  • 6th place for France: 6 medals, with 1 gold

See the complete medal tables HERE

TICKETING: 574,000 SPECTATORS

  • · 428,000 sport tickets
  • · 230,000 visitors to the Games Villages, including:

- 146,000 Village tickets

- 84,000 entries with sport tickets

- 37% foreign visitors

40% of spectators were “novices” without prior involvement in horse riding.

37% of tickets were purchased abroad (7.3% in the US, 5.5% in the UK, 5.3% in Australia, etc.).

Most French visitors came from regions outside Lower Normandy (34 %) and Upper Normandy (5%).

Spectators by discipline:

  • Opening ceremony: 18,000 spectators
  • Dressage: 83,600 (4 days)
  • Reining: 16,200 (4 days)
  • Endurance: 5300 (1 day)
  • Para-Dressage: 22,800 (4 days)
  • Eventing: 91,800 (4 days)
  • Jumping: 112,000 (5 days)
  • Vaulting: 34,300 (4 days)
  • Driving: 31,700 (4 days) with a marathon attended by 16,000 spectators
  • Polo: 2000 (1 day)
  • Horseball: 10,600 (5 evenings)

GAMES VILLAGE

  • More than 230,000 visitors
  • 8 evening concerts at the Alltech Music Festival with 43,454 people attending
  • 160 exhibitors, 600 horses, 6 restaurants over more than 150,000 m2

 

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Addington Premier League Action

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By British Dressage

May 07, 2015 12:37

Addington premier league actionMany equestrian eyes may be fixed on Gloucestershire this weekend but us dressage enthusiasts know that the best dressage action will be a few counties away in Buckinghamshire – at Addington Manor Premier League (08 – 10 May) to be exact!

The three-day feature show is the third instalment of British Dressage’s Premier League and many top riders are making the trip. There’s classes for the younger riders in the shape of FEI Pony, Junior and Young Rider team and individual tests as well as the ‘baby’ equines with qualifiers for the Shearwater Potential International Dressage horse finals as well as Hickstead national and international British Young Dressage Horse qualifiers. Other classes run from advanced to grand prix, including a grand prix freestyle to bring the curtain down on Sunday afternoon.
Moody siblings Becky and Hannah are in great form this year and with a selection of rides, they look set to add to their rosette collection. Spencer Wilton makes a welcome high-profile competition return with two missing stars; Jayne Lancashire’s 2014 Saracen Inter I Supreme Champion Alfons (pictured), who we’ve not seen in action since September and Jennifer Goodman’s Goodmans Supernova, missing since May last year. Spencer will also be hoping for back-to-back Premier League wins with Jennifer Goodman and his own Zamboucca who was an Inter I winner at Keysoe in April. Michael Eilberg has a lorry load travelling from Pink Green Farm including the exciting Der Designer, Fuerst Sinclair and Woodlander Donnroeschen.  Charlotte Dujardin will be debuting her new youngster, Florentina, in Sunday’s 5yo Shearwater qualifier at 13.41pm.
Saturday afternoon’s grand prix looks an exciting watch with a great field; four hours of amazing dressage! Alex Hardwick, Katherine Bateson-Chandler (USA), Hannah Moody, Michael Eilberg, Steph Croxford, Spencer Wilton, Pippa Hutton, Henriette Andersen and Hannah Biggs are just some names to grace the start list.
There’s action from 08.30 each day and of course Addington is renowned for its great hospitality and catering so you won’t go thirsty or hungry!
For timetable, start times and results – click here

 

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Junior & Young Rider Euro Long List

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Junior & Young Rider Euro long listThe British Dressage Junior and Young Rider selectors (Islay Auty, Clive Halsall and Andrea Smith) have today announced their long lists for this year’s European Championships at Vidauban, France (1 – 5 July). The combinations’ results and form will continue to be monitored in line with the 2015 Selection Policy and other partnerships may be considered if their results continue to develop up to final selection in early June.

Junior long list

Amber Barton (18) from Bewdley, Worcesterhire with her own Labiat (Chestnut, stallion, 16.2hh, 11yrs, s. Le Primeur)
Emily Bradshaw (16) from Parkgate, Cheshire with Susan Bradshaw’s Remarkable (Brown, gelding, 16hh, 17yrs, s. Royal Diamond)
Charlotte Dicker (16) from Stockbridge, Hampshire with Ian Mcrobbie’s Sabatini (Dk brown, mare, 16.2hh, 10yrs, s. Stedinger)
Ruth Hole (16) from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk with Rachel Murray’s Winnetou GEP (Black, gelding, 17hh, 12yrs, s. Gribaldi)
Rose Hugh-Smith (16) from Henley on Thames, Oxon with her own Florentino (Black, gelding, 16.1hh, 11yrs, s. Florencio)
Joanna Thurman-Baker (17) from Henley-on-Thames, Oxon with Carl Hester’s Dea II(Chestnut, mare, 17hh, 15yrs, s. Diadalos)
Chloe Vell (17) from Prestbury, Cheshire with her own Kaja Di Valentina (Black, mare, 16.2hh, 11yrs, s. K2, competing CDIOJ)
Erin Williams (17) from Barlow, Derbyshire with Clare Williams’ Bolsan B (Dk brown, gelding, 17.1hh, 9yrs, s. Sandro Hit, competing CDIJ) and Clare Williams’ Waverly (Dk brown, mare, 17hh, 12yrs, s. Gribaldi, competing CDIOJ)

Young Rider List

Georgia Davis (19) from Swanmore, Hampshire with her own Richman’s Manta (Bay, gelding, 15.3hh, 12 yrs, s. Richman)
Elspeth Day (20) from Lowdham, Nottinghamshire with her own My Delilah (Brown, mare, 15.2hh, 13yrs, s. Dimaggio)
Rebecca Edwards (18) from Reading, Berkshire with Margaret Cox’s Ufano II (Grey, stallion, 15.2hh, 14yrs, s. Indeciso) and Margaret Cox & Leigh Edward’s Don Archie (Bay, gelding, 16.2hh, 11yrs, s. Dimaggio)
Charlotte Fry (19) from Driffield, Yorkshire with Rosemary Shewen’s Z Flemmenco (Bay, gelding, 16.2hh, 11yrs, s. Flemmingh) (pictured)
Gaby Lucas (19) from Dunmow, Essex with her own Salo (Dark bay, gelding, 18.2hh, 8yrs, s. Sandro Bedo) and her own Zante (Brown, gelding, 16.3hh, 11yrs, s. Flemmingh)
Claire Gallimore (21) from St Albans, Hertfordshire with Jane Gallimore’s Annette Ballerina (Bay, mare, 16.1hh, 10yrs, s. Scandic)
Anna Lawson (21) from Guildford, Surrey with her own, Bryan II (Bay, gelding, 16.3hh, 11yrs, s. Briar)
Robyn Smith (18) from East Kilbride, Glasgow with Gail Smith’s Foold Uz (Bay, gelding, 16.1hh, 17yrs, s. Fulton)
Tamsin Vaughan (21) from Alton, Hampshire with her own Casse-Cou (Bay, gelding, 16.1hh, 13yrs, s. Carpaccio)

 

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FEI Launches RuleApp

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May 07, 2015

FEI launches RuleAppThe FEI has launched the free FEI RuleApp, which gives access to the full official FEI rules and regulations.

The app, available now on the Apple Store and Google Play, allows users to easily view the latest FEI rules and regulations in a “virtual bookshelf” approach, both online and offline, on mobile devices.

Instant search and find
With the simple instant search feature embedded in the FEI RuleApp, users can immediately find exactly what they need by typing a few key words.

Getting organised
The FEI RuleApp has a host of additional features, including a share function for social applications, and the option to print pages for reference.

The app also has a handy bookmark feature, allowing users the opportunity to go back to specific parts of the FEI rules and regulations for quick reference.

Staying up-to-date
FEI RuleApp users will be kept up-to-date with any changes to the FEI rules and regulations with instant notifications, and thanks to automatic updates by the FEI, access to the very latest rules and regulations is guaranteed.

The FEI RuleApp is currently available in English, Chinese, French, German, Italian and Russian.

“The new FEI RuleApp is the latest of our stable of tailored apps for athletes, officials and our growing equestrian fan base,” explained Gaspard Dufour, FEI Head of IT. “All of our apps are designed to cater to specific needs, and the FEI RuleApp is perfect for everyone preparing for competition and on the ground at events with the helpful online and offline modes.”

Download the FEI RuleApp:
Apple Store https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fei-ruleapp/id982217322

Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.fei.ruleapp

 

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USEF to Create Membership Album with Harris Connect

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Lexington, Ky. – As a result of requests from United States Equestrian Federation

(USEF) members, the USEF has partnered again with Harris Connect to

create a 2015 membership album, a showcase of member stories and the

sport’s history. The last membership album was produced in 2010.

 

 

The album will list current USEF members and feature a member profile

section in which athletes can contribute stories and photographs to celebrate

equestrian sport and the impact it has had on their lives.

 

Members will receive a postcard in the mail and/or an email requesting a

brief telephone call, which will ensure their listings are accurate and current.

To be included in the 2015 membership album, members may call

1-800-414-4603, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET.

 

No purchase is necessary to be included, and members are not

required to provide any information they would prefer not to share.

The information included in the book makes it possible for members

to see who of their peers have similar interests, careers, geography,

etc., as part of a networking opportunity.

 

All books are custom ordered and not mass-produced. Sale prices

begin at $79.99 and applicable shipping, handling, and state tax may

apply. Book orders must be placed by October 9, 2015. Members

can order the book through the Harris Connect call center

(1-800-414-4603). All books will be shipped in late November 2015.

 

For questions or concerns, please email membershipdirectory@usef.org.

 

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Caroline Roffman Strengthens Lionshare Dressage with Nutrena® Feeds

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Wellington, FL (May 6, 2015) – Caroline Roffman continues to enjoy a career full of achievements as a dressage rider and trainer. In 2014, Roffman earned numerous top scores in the Grand Prix on Her Highness O, a Hanoverian mare by Hohenstein out of Wild Lady O— and also rode the mare to the title of 2014 USDF Intermediare I Horse of the Year. In 2013, Roffman became the first United States rider in history to be invited to compete in the Under 25 Grand Prix division at Aachen, Germany— where she won the CDIO5* reserve championship on Al Guden’s KWPN gelding Sagacious HF (Welt Hit II / Cocktail). Throughout Roffman’s recent years as a top player of her sport, she has also been a Nations Cup Individual Bronze Medalist, a Nations Cup United States Team Gold Medalist, and earned the title of USEF National Intermediare 1 Champion. Now, Roffman can add another achievement to her list— Nutrena® has selected the champion equestrian to join the company’s team of sponsored riders.

 

 

“Nutrena® focuses on partnering with successful individuals in the equestrian world that are aligned with our values of integrity, commitment to serve, and passion for success— all which Caroline demonstrates,” explains Russell Mueller, Business Development Manager for Nutrena®.

The partnership between Roffman and Nutrena® is a perfect match, as Roffman needs a top-quality feed company that offers numerous options for horses of different ages, requirements, and jobs. Roffman is as successful at training and selling horses as she is at competing them, and her Lionshare Dressage facility in Wellington, Florida is always full of horses that are learning to perform at their highest potential.

“Nutrena® is the first choice of feed for my horses. Their products help my horses to perform at there very best each and every day,” says Roffman. “We currently feed Pro Force Fiber and Pro Force fuel.” Nutrena’s line of Pro Force premium horse feeds help horses build stamina, great body conditions, and endurance while reducing negative stress and impact from intensive exercise. Nutrena® provides nutritional feed for horses and many other animals, and offers carefully formulated feed choices for every situation— including options for new foals and aging horses.

“Nutrena® always makes sure to find the perfect balance of their foods for each horse’s specific needs,” Roffman comments. “Their selection of products is so extensive, you are sure to find what is right for your horse’s needs.” Nutrena® is dedicated to providing Roffman with what she, her horses, and all the horses she works with need to continue to perform at the top of their sport. “By supplying high quality, nutritionally focused products, our goal within Nutrena® Feeds is to make sure that Caroline and her horses perform to their utmost ability day in and day out,” adds Mueller.

Roffman is temporarily relocating to Kentucky, where she plans to stay through September. Once settled in the bluegrass state, Roffman will continue to operate her training, showing, and sales business Lionshare Dressage while allowing her horses and clients to benefit from everything Kentucky has to offer. “Nearly all of my clients are sending their horse to continue their training. We will show and enjoy the change of scenery, as well be beating the heat and Florida weather,” said Roffman. It looks to be a successful summer for the Grand Prix rider as she packs up her Nutrena® feeds and 25 horses to head north.

For more information about Roffman and Lionshare Dressage, visit www.lionsharedressage.com, email lionsharedressage@gmail.com, or call 617-633-1003. For information regarding Nutrena®, visit www.nutrenaworld.com.

 

Photo: Grand Prix dressage rider and trainer Caroline Roffman is excited to add Nutrena® to her recipe for success

 

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