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Marco Bernal Sweeps 2010 Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI

On the Scene 2010 - Dressage in Florida 2010
Written by JRPR
Thursday, 11 March 2010 05:55
Colombian dressage rider Marco Bernal heard his national anthem played three times at the 2010 Palm Beach Dressage Derby, thanks to three wins aboard his Westphalian stallion Farewell IV. Bernal, is sponsored by the National Colombian Coffee Federation. West Palm Beach, FL (March 10, 2010) – Colombian dressage rider Marco Bernal lived every rider’s dream during the 2010 Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI, when he heard his country’s national anthem played three times for three great wins. Bernal’s success came aboard his Westphalian stallion Farewell IV, the same stallion that he set the world record on at WEF in 2005 when they scored a record high score of 85.385%. “This was the best show for me so far. It is nice when you work so long with a horse and you have great results, ” Bernal said. “It was also a great feeling to hear my national anthem played three times in a row. I have had Farewell for almost five years and he improves every day. It is really nice to see that improvement.”
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Wynonna Judd to Perform at Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 10:50
Native Kentuckian Wynonna Judd will welcome the world to Kentucky with a special performance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Lexington, Kentucky - Wynonna Judd will welcome the world to Kentucky with a special performance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The 2010 Games will feature world championship competitions in eight equestrian sports at the Kentucky Horse Park from September 25 through October 10. The Games will be the largest sporting event in America this year and are renowned to be the world’s most prestigious equestrian competition. On the evening of September 25, Wynonna will perform “My Old Kentucky Home” in a pinnacle moment of the Opening Ceremonies.
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Kassie Barteau and Aramo Win Highlife Cup At 2010 Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI

On the Scene 2010 - Dressage in Florida 2010
Written by JRPR
Wednesday, 10 March 2010 08:59
Kassie Barteau and Aramo won the Highlife Cup at the 2010 Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI. The Highlife Cup, awarded to the highest scoring Warmblood at the show, is sponsored by Highlife Farms, a world-class sport horse and warmblood breeding farm. West Palm Beach, FL (March 10, 2010) – Kassie Barteau and Aramo, a five-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Leslie Valente, scored a 75.714% at the Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI to ride away with the Highlife Cup. The prestigious Highlife Cup, sponsored by Highlife Farms, is awarded to the highest scoring Warmblood at the show, and Barteau and Aramo earned their top score in the Training Level Test 2 Open class. “Aramo is big and brilliant,” Barteau said, adding that she has just been getting to know him over the last few weeks. “He was really on my aids and really well behaved. I was very pleased.”
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Fundraiser for Courtney Dye At The Players Club Wednesday March 10

Written by Mary Phelps Hathaway
Tuesday, 09 March 2010 18:05
The outpouring of love and support continue to gain momentum as the equestrian world reaches out with their prayers, cards, messages and healing thoughts to Dressage Olympian Courtney King Dye who remains in a coma at Saint Mary’s Hospital in North Palm Beach. Wednesday night at the Player’s Club Restaurant, 13410 South Shore Blvd, Wellington, Florida at 7PM, the popular Dressage Under the Stars Series will have the last Freestyle event before the Finale next week. It will be a massive effort to bring together the large equestrian community of Wellington in support of the emergency funding needed for Courtney .
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Stacy Parvey-Larsson Dressage Trainer/Rider/Horse Sales, Reddick, Florida

Written by Mary Hilton for DressageDaily.com
Tuesday, 09 March 2010 14:42
Fleet Salute and Wendolyn with Stacy Parvey-Larsson CREDIT: BLUECENTAUR.COM Stacy Parvey-Larsson launched her beautiful Hidden Acres Dressage on 20 secluded acres near the heart of Florida horse country in Ocala, Florida, in 2001 and has built a remarkable reputation as a trainer and rider with the ability to match clients to mounts. “My business thrives on sales and lessons,” Stacy says. “Nothing is more rewarding than to have a happy client call or e-mail me to tell me how much they love their new horse!” A top competitor since the age of six, Stacy spent her summers as a teenager training at Hilltop Farm with Scott Hassler before becoming a working student at the renowned facility. She completed a six-month program in Germany at the International Academy for Equestrian Studies and an internship with Petra Wilm in 2001, which inspired her to launch Hidden Acres Dressage. Stacy has competed at every level of dressage and achieved national recognition, claiming USDF Regional Championships at several levels. Married to Olof Larsson, international drivier and trainer the couple resides with their horses and dogs Hank and Heidi. Check out Stacy's complete profile in DressageDaily's Equestrian Professional Section

Equestrian Sport Productions of Wellington to Bid on the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 00:28
Equestrian Sport Productions will be holding a Press Conference announcing their bid for the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games Saturday March 13, 2010 at "The Trough” international sports bar at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Equestrian Sport Productions CEO Mark Bellissimo and President Michael Stone will be joined by members of the local Tourist Development Board and Sports Commission, Business Development Board, local Chambers of Commerce, Palm Beach County Economic Council, and local legislators. The FEI World Equestrian Games brings together the seven international equestrian disciplines and is on par to the Olympic Games for top competition. Please pass this email along to any other media members that you think may be interested in hearing about this exciting news.
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Spindletop Hall Offers Exclusive Mansion Packages for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

Tuesday, 09 March 2010 10:40
Anyone planning to spend some time exploring Kentucky when visiting the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games? You need only to travel across the street from The Kentucky Horse Park to experience the beauty and glamour of Spindletop Hall. We are members of this private club for the University of Kentucky for several years and have enjoyed their first class services. Be sure to take the virtual tour on their website to see what we mean! Mary Phelps - DressageDaily.com Lexington, KY - Built in 1935 by a Texas oil baron's widow, Spindletop Hall has evolved from a private home to an exclusive club to a corporate destination. The imposing structure rests on 62 acres of prime Kentucky soil, only minutes from two interstate highways and virtually across the road from the famed Kentucky Horse Park, site of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Spindletop Hall is pleased to offer exclusive mansion packages for throughout the duration of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
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Results - March 4-7 - Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI ***

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Friday, 05 March 2010 21:09
Complete CDI Results For the 2010 Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI - Final Including the Grand Prix for the Freestyle Thank you show secretaries Bettina Longaker and Patsy Albers for helping to keep us informed!
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Special Moments of Prayer For Courtney Dye at Palm Beach Dressage Derby

Monday, 08 March 2010 20:21

Cards and donations can be sent to: Courtney Dye, 2442 Muir Circle, Wellington, FL 33414, and messages to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it will be read to Courtney. You can send good wishes and stories for Courtney on Facebook and Lendon Gray will make sure they get read to her as well.
The collective energy and strength of those in attendance at the Palm Beach Dressage Derby shared a few moments in prayer led by Father Larry David Mc Cormack. It was a beautiful sunny day as the earth finally began to warm after an abnormally chilly winter, even for West Palm Beach, Florida. During the lunch break before the Grand Prix Freestyle, the crowd swelled to join together in prayer and healing energies for their fellow friend, competitor, and rider in need and for her family.

In a special tribute to Courtney, Carol Lavell and Michael Poulin presented the $25,000 Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize awarded to Courtney Dye. The recipient of this award from The Dressage Foundation not only exemplifies good horsemanship and potential for international success, but for their integrity and sportsmanship. "Coutney is all those things and more. " said Lavell. A tearful Lendon Gray, Courtney's mentor and long time trainer accepted on Courtney’s behalf and urged all of us “to be patient, she needs time to rest and heal.”