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Lars Petersen and Shawna Harding Edge Closer to $15,000 Prize in the Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge of Champions |
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May 27, 2008 |
 West Palm Beach, Florida – Lars Petersen and Shawna Harding edged closer to winning a piece of the $15,000 prize money in the Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge of Champions. Harding won a Prix St. Georges competition and Petersen a Grand Prix during the first day of the Wellington Classic Spring Challenge presented by Collecting Gaits Farm. That makes this the second FEI-level win at a Wellington Classic show for both. If Petersen wins a third time, he’ll win the $10,000 Grand Prix prize. Harding needs a third win at Prix St. Georges or Intermediaire for that $5,000 prize.
"I sincerely hope I win it because it’s costing me an arm and a leg to be down here in Florida," Harding said. "I really need it to support the Visa card."
Held at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, the Feb 16-17 Wellington Classic Spring Challenge is a huge draw. As usual, the Prix St. Georges class was very large with nearly 40 competitors, which caused it to be divided into two classes. Harding and Come On III took the blue in one of the classes with a score of 71.00 percent. Behind them in second was Hokan Thorn and Stonefire with a score of 68.50 percent. They just edged out third place finishers Christopher Hickey and Donarweiss GGF with their score of 68.00 percent.
The second Prix St. Georges class was won by Susan Jaccoma and Wadamur with a score of 72.00 percent. Finishing second in that class was Linda Oliver and Georgie with a score of 70.50 percent. Third went to Jules Anderson and Brendan Braveheart with a score of 69.00 percent.
Also part of the 2008 championships are the Markel/Wellington Classic Dressage 2008 Winter Amateur Championship, awarded to amateur competitors with the highest average in their level throughout the series, and the 2008 Amateur Championship Trainer’s Award, sponsored by ThinLine and given to the trainer who has the most competitors in the top three standings of all levels.
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Alabama is Well-Represented at 2008 Wellington Classic Spring Challenge |
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May 27, 2008 |
 West Palm Beach, Florida – On the drive to Florida from Alabama, riders Debra Hill, Suzi Jennings and Caroline Humphries joked that being from Alabama just might disqualify them from competing among the Palm Beach/Wellington show crowd. But at the Wellington Classic SpringChallenge, held Feb. 16-17, they did their state proud.
"We feel that we represented Alabama pretty well," Hill said. And so they did. With both Brocken and River Side Lady, Hill consistently scored in the 70s. Her working student, Caroline Humphries, riding Ballina, earned the Third Level scores she needed to gain her USDF Bronze Medal at the show and her friend, Jennings, riding Tagustus, consistently placed in Third Level.
"We had a great time," Hill said. "We’re all just thrilled." The three friends traveled to Florida from their Huntsville, Alabama base with five horses for three weeks of showing in Florida. Hill has an eight-year-old son so she can’t be away from home long. "This was just a three week trip," she said.
The trio are heading back to Alabama at the end of February, but are already thinking of making a return trip later in March for a bit more showing. They took two days to make the trip, stopping along the way in Wellborn, Florida at Hanoverian Hof farm, owned by Ellinwood and Uwe Migeel, who also own Brocken.
The Migeels bred Brocken, a seven-year-old Hanoverian mare, at their farm and the mare has been in training with Hill since the age of three. Along the way, she’s racked up a number of championships and reserve championships. "She’s schooling Fourth Level and she’s for sale," Hill said. At Third Level, the mare is consistently hitting the 70 percent range.
River Side Lady is a five-year-old Hanoverian mare by Royal Diamond that is owned by Robbie Rice. Rice and Hill share the ride on the on mare. "She was third in the National Young Horse Championships last year," Hill said.
She’s aiming for the Young Horse Championships again this year and the pair if off to a good start. At the Wellington Classic Dressage, they scored a 77.60 percent in the FEI Test for Five-Year-Old Horses. "I’m really, really happy with both mares," Hill said.
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Quality Horses Abound at 2008 Wellington Classis Spring Challenge |
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May 27, 2008 |
 One thing the 2008 Wellington Classic Spring Challenge had in abudance was quality. And it showed in the many scores that broke the 70 percent mark. "I thought the quality of horses was incredible. It was really something," said Debra Hill who herself consistently scored well over 70 percent.
In two Training Level classes, the top four finishers all scored over 70 percent. In two other Training Level class, the top three scored over 70 percent. The same with two First Level classes. The high score of the show was earned by Lars Petersen and Succes with a 77.917 in Saturday’s Grand Prix competition.
But, even more amazing, in Sunday’s FEI Intermediaire I competition, the top six all scored over 70 percent. The winner was Sue Jaccoma and Wadamur, an eight-year-old Hanoverian gelding, with a score of 74.75 percent. The other 70-percent breakers were Michelle Gibson and Don Angelo (73.00), Patricia Becker and Sandor (72.50), Jaccoma again with Donatella (72.25), Lori Shoup and Copland (70.25) and Tina Konyot and Calecto V (70.250).
Jaccoma was thrilled with both her horses. "I had a wonderful ride on Wadamur. It was just beautiful. And then, I had a second wonderful ride on Donatella. If the upward climb of scores keeps going, perhaps it won’t be long before scores in the 80s become a common sight. When asked if she thought maybe the judging was a bit easy, Hill responded with a quick "no." There were, she said, "just a lot of really, really good horses there."
Jaccoma agreed and said she believes the high scores seen at the Wellington Classic show are a sign that the quality of riding and training in the U.S. is now catching up with the horses. "We’ve had quality horses, but not always good training. But now, the quality of horses is matching up with the improved quality of riding and training," she said. Jaccoma credits the efforts by the many educational programs supported by the USDF and USEF with the improvement in the education of riders and trainers. "Everything has come up a level and it’s paying off."
HorsesDaily 'On the Scene' at the Wellington Classic Dressage Series
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2008 Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge Series |
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May 27, 2008 |
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Jason Canton and Grandioso Aiming for Developing Horse Championships
Jason Canton and Grandioso, the Six-Year-Old champion in last year’s Markel/USEF National Young Horse Dressage Championships, are aiming for this year’s Developing Horse Dressage Championships. After their successful showing at the 2008 Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge II, their chances of making it are looking bright. The pair have been competing on the Florida circuit at Fourth Level and never falling below 70 percent. At this weekend’s competition, Grandioso scored a 77.50 percent in his very first time out at Fourth Level Test 2. Judge Lilo Fore commented on how well-schooled, forward and through Grandioso was in his test giving him a "9" for rider. Read More....
Katherine Bateson Chandler and “Dream Horse” Collect Blues at 2008 Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge II
By Lynndee Kemmet for DressageDaily.com
For Katherine Bateson Chandler, Rutherford is a dream come true. The 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding by Krack C is the first horse anyone has ever bought her to ride and what a perfect choice he turned out to be. At this weekend’s 2008 Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge II, Bateson Chandler and Rutherford collected blue ribbons in both the FEI Prix St. Georges and FEI Intermediaire I competition. “I’m so proud of my horse,” Bateson Chandler said. “He’s quite green. This is only the second time he did the Intermediaire test.” Rutherford is making quite an impressive showing at the FEI level with scores in the 70s. In Prix St. Georges competition he scored a 71.25. Read More...
Shawna Harding and Come On III Win the Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge
In their eleventh victory during the Dressage in Florida show circuit, Shawna Harding and her Danish Warmblood super star Come On III won the inaugural year of the Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge Award. After winning a Prix St Georges Division in all three of the winter show series held at the popular Palm Beach County Brandon showground's Harding leaves for her home base in Aiken, South Carolina with not only a trunk full of blankets and blue ribbons but a check from Wellington Classic Dressage for $5,000. Read More....
* Results
o Sunday, March 8, 2008
o Saturday, March 7, 2008
* Schedule
* Ride Times
Wellington Classic Dressage Spring Challenge - February 23-24, 2008
By Lynndee Kemmet for DressageDaily.com
Quality Horses Abound at 2008 Wellington Classic Spring Challenge
In Sunday’s FEI Intermediaire I competition, the top six all scored over 70 percent. The winner was Sue Jaccoma and Wadamur, an eight-year-old Hanoverian gelding, with a score of 74.75 percent. The other 70-percent breakers were Michelle Gibson and Don Angelo (73.00), Patricia Becker and Sandor (72.50), Jaccoma again with Donatella (72.25), Lori Shoup and Copland (70.25) and Tina Konyot and Calecto V (70.250). Jaccoma was thrilled with both her horses. "I had a wonderful ride on Wadamur. It was just beautiful. And then, I had a second wonderful ride on Donatella. Read More..
* Results
o Sunday - February 17, 2008
o Saturday - February 16, 2008
* Coverage
o Quality Horses Abound at 2008 Wellington Classis Spring Challenge
o Alabama is Well-Represented at 2008 Wellington Classis Spring Challenge
o Shawna Harding Has All-Around Good Day at Wellington Classic Spring Challenge
o Lars Petersen and Shawna Harding Edge Closer to $15,000
Collecting Gaits Farm Becomes Title Sponsor for the Gold Coast Opener CDI-W/Y and Wellington Classic Winter Dressage Shows
Jeff and Shereen FuquaWellington, Florida – John Flanagan, Sponsorship Coordinator for the Wellington Classic Dressage and the Gold Coast Dressage Association, announced today that Collecting Gaits Farms has become the title sponsor for both the Wellington Classic Dressage Shows and the Gold Coast Dressage CDI-W/Y for the 2008 season.
"This is a tremendous boost to our confidence that they would support our show series as their name is associated with other top competitions," said Flanagan. His wife, Noreen O'Sullivan Flanagan, is the show manager and current president of GCDA. In only two years of managing the Wellington Classic Dressage Shows, this organization has successfully expanded its show series by adding more dates and more prize money.
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Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge I Results
* Sunday - January 13, 2008
* Saturday - January 12, 2008
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Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge I
* 01-05 - Lars Petersen, Shawna Harding and Amy Stuhr are in the Running for the Championship Prize Money at The Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge Series
* 01-14 - Canada’s Olympic Criteria Causes Some Canadian Dressage Riders to Opt Out of 2008 Olympics
* 01-13 - Sabbatical from Work Pays Off for Amy Stuhr
* 01-12 - Lisa Wilcox Unveils New Olympic Contender at 2008
* 01-09 - Collecting Gaits Farm Becomes Title Sponsor for the Gold Coast Opener CDI-W/Y and Wellington Classic Winter Dressage Shows
* 12-29 - Who Will Rise to the Challenge? Prize Money for Grand Prix and Prix St Georges, Amateur Awards, and Recognition of Top Trainer
* 12-20 - Michelle Gibson and Don Angelo Claim Double Victory in Small Tour
* 12-20 - Devon Kane Introduces Dom Perignon to U.S. in PSG
* 12-7 - Wellington Classic Holiday Challenge and And TOYS FOR TOTS Benefit
2008 Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge Show Circuit
* January 12-13 - Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge I
* February 16-17 - Wellington Classic Spring Challenge USEF/USDF
* March 8-9 - Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge II
* April 26-27 - Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge III
Official Website
* wellingtonclassicdressage.com
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Research Show Weak Immune System May Help Explain Fatigue in Horses and Humans |
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May 27, 2008 |
 A recent study by Thomas Birchler of Zurich University Hospital indicates that fatigue may be linked to a weak immune system and chronic inflammation.
Birchler’s study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, focused on the body’s biological clock and may help explain the phenomenon of fatigue. The study provided evidence that inflammation and a compromised immune system leads the body to conserve energy. Lethargy and rest are ways by which the body conserves energy in order for the immune system to regain balance and build up its ability to fight off infection and inflammatory changes.
Fatigue is something experienced not only by humans, but also animals, including horses. Most riders have a distinct, innate feeling as to how well their horses are performing, similar to the same feeling within their own bodies. Every person and/or animal occasionally experiences tiredness and fatigue. It is the body’s way of telling us that we need time to rest and sleep. However, when this feeling of fatigue becomes persistent, it is usually a sign that something more serious may be happening.
Fatigue is defined as physical and/or mental exhaustion. It can be triggered by stress, medication, overwork, mental and physical illness or disease, or inadequate or inappropriate nutrition.
We often hear riders complain that ‘an infection or inflammatory condition’ is responsible for a horse’s poor performance during a race or other competitive event. We could probably call this ‘poor performance syndrome.’ However, what most people don’t realize is that poor performance in any human or animal may be a symptom of many different disorders or diseases, as well as lifestyle choices. Hence, diagnosis may not be immediately apparent.
Chinese medicine regards fatigue as a blockage or misalignment of energy flow in the body. In other words, the body is out of balance and responds by slowing down in an attempt to realign and harmonize energy flows within the human and/or animal body. We hear everyday about the importance of a well-functioning immune system to protect us against infection or inflammatory diseases. But over the past several years, there have been medical hints that fatigue may be the body’s response to chronic inflammation or infection.
The role of the immune system is to maintain balance (homeostasis) in the body. When the immune system is working properly, a body remains healthy. When the immune system weakens and becomes less effective, the results are:
* Fatigue and loss of energy
* Frequent colds and infections
* Loss of appetite and weight loss
* Inability to concentrate and focus
The solution to the problems above is to bring the system back into balance before it deteriorates further. Further deterioration can result in more serious illnesses such as chronic fatigue, cancer, and serious viral infections such as HIV, and in the horse, diseases such as Equine Herpes and Strangles.
We have all been told that ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.’ The best prevention for immune system dysfunction, whether in the human or the horse, is proper nutrition. It was Hippocrates, the early Greek physician, who stated, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Most people are convinced of the role of food in both causing and relieving their health problems, yet many doctors’ knowledge of nutrition is rudimentary. Many doctors feel more comfortable with drugs than foods and the “ food is medicine” philosophy of Hippocrates has been neglected. Recent data has shown that mushrooms represent the ‘nutritional key to the lock.’
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Euro Update: Brink and van Grunsven Win Western European League World Cup Finals |
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May 27, 2008 |
 After the final Western European League World Cup Qualifier in Neumunster, Germany, last weekend, the FEI announced the winners of the Western European League World Cup Finals. Topping the ranking are Swedish Jan Brink and Dutch Anky van Grunsven and Jan Brink, who tied with 60 points. Eight Western European riders qualifiers for the World Cup Finals, held in 's Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, end of March 2008.
The title defender Isabell Werth from Rheinberg, Germany, who is automatically qualified and, therefore, not featuring in the league ranking. Several wild cards will still be attributed the upcoming weeks
Western European League Qualificants for the 2008 World Cup Finals
1. Anky Van Grunsven (NED) 60
1. Jan Brink (SWE) 60
3. Anders Dahl (DEN) 56
4. Nathalie Zu Saeyn Wittgenstein (DEN) 53
5. Kyra Kyrklund (FIN) 47
6. Andreas Helgstrand (DEN) 45
7. Laurens van Lieren (NED) 43
7. Jeroen Devroe (BEL) 43
Isabell Werth Wins Third World Cup Qualifier in Neumunster
No surprise that title defender Isabell Werth in Neumünster won her third FEI World Cup™ victory after having won in Odense and Frankfurt as well earlier in the season. The surprise however in the sold out Holstenhalle came from Scandinavian power, reaching for all the FEI World Cup™ tickets they could possibly get. “I suggest we will continue in having the last decisive qualifier in Neumünster, as it worked out as a really ‘Krimi’ here”, the chairman of the judges Mariette Withages enthusiastically commented on the rides. The seventh FEI World Cup™ Qualifier of the Western European League reached the climax when the last three riders entered the arena.
In the Grand Prix it had been like no riders and horse combination could avoid making mistakes. Especially the series of changes suffered from a lack of certainty. Isabell Werth had made mistakes in the two tempi changes and the one tempi changes as well. The most experienced horse, 17 year old Swedish master Björsells Briar, also made mistakes in both the one and two tempi changes and didn’t show to his advantage in Grand Prix. What a change one day can make. Although Jan Brink himself was influenced by a tight schedule combining the Swedish stallion test with riding three stallions there together with competing in the Neumünster FEI World Cup™ qualifier, nothing could be seen anymore from less good timing and a less perfect ride. Today Briar had a great test. Jan Brink commented: “Even a horse like Briar can just make mistakes after a pause in showing. But today he performed to his best. He was very fresh, motivated and willing to do everything he possibly could! I hope it will stay this way, as he not only is my hope for the FEI World Cup™ Final but still is my number one horse for the OG in Hong Kong as well.”
After Brink, Danish Andreas Helgstrand entered the arena with his young hope Gredstedsgard Casmir. Riding on well chosen pop music of the seventies he did a perfect job. “This no doubt was my best test ever”, Helgstrand agreed happily. He ended with the merest of a margin behind Jan Brink, something the audience didn’t agree with.
Isabell Werth was the last to go. Her test also went much better than the Grand Prix the day before. “A win is never decided before your ride”, Isabell Werth commented. “I know always the pressure is on and my Danish and Swedish friends really made me go for it. Yesterday’s mistakes in the changes I purely have to blame on myself. ‘Hannes’ has improved a lot since last year, especially in the piaffe and passage. I am happy it paid off in the arena and am looking forward to the Final.”
Title-holder Isabell Werth will be the only German competitor in the World Cup™ Final. Isabell Werth is looking forward to it: “I really prefer to do the big shows where I really can meet competition and challenges. I never have gone competition out of the way. That’s what makes the sport going, meet and compete!”
Fiona Bigwood Loses Mr G de Lully
Fiona Bigwood has lost her number one Grand Prix horse Mr G de Lully. The Swedish bred gelding had to be humanely put down after the bay incurably broke his fetlock bone yesterday. Mr G de Lully was turned out in the sand paddock where he accidentally shattered his fetlock bone. Despite wearing boots and bandages, Mr G sustained seven fractures between the hoof and fetlock.
"These horses give us so much in their lives and I just want to return some of their love back to them. Mr H is a horse that was so special to me and we were so in tune with each other," a bereaved Fiona said. "His loss is like losing a member of my family and my heart feels broken. I hope he rests in peace."
Mr G de Lully, a 1993 Swedish Warmblood gelding by Gauguin De Lully out of Acacia (by Ambassadeur), and owned Fiona Bigwood were member of the British Dressage Team that competed at the 2005 European Championships in Hagen, Germany, and at the 2007 European Championships in Turin, Italy. Fiona was preparing Mr G for team qualification for the 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong.
More Euro News at Eurodressage.com
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Catching Up with ThinLine Rider Mette Rosencrantz |
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May 27, 2008 |
dressagedaily.info - Administration [Joomla!] DressageDaily's Virtual Vendor, ThinLineInc begins a series on some of their featured riders. Stay tuned as this section continues to grow as we work together with Thin Line to focus on some of the talented and hard working riders in the sport of Dressage.
Mette Rosencrantz is looking toward a bright future thanks to her stable full of rising stars. The Swedish native, who was twice a member of the Swedish National Dressage Team and was winner of last year’s Las Vegas Invitiational Grand Prix with Basquewille, is setting her sights on a number of big prizes this season – the National Dressage Championships and the Olympics.
Rosencrantz, one of the many top riders supported by ThinLine Inc. , knows that when it comes to horses, nothing is for certain but that’s not stopping her from making a run for some of the biggest competitive events of 2008. However, getting a big prize isn’t as important to Rosencrantz as the trip there. "I love the journey, that’s the fun of it," she said.
Basquewille, a 17-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding sired by Woernitz out of Mette Smed, is now back on track for an Olympic try out after battling for some time with a stubborn abcess. Rosencrantz is also aiming him at the National Dressage Championships for Grand Prix. "He has such a wonderful work ethic. He works so hard and doesn’t complain, He’s such a good character," she said. "So, I’m not giving up and he’s not giving up. I’m not going to force him but if we can build up his strength week by week there’s nothing he can’t do. So, we’re going to go out there and be in the running for the Olympics and we’ll do our best."
Basquewille isn’t the only horse Rosencrantz, based at Mill Creed Equestrian Center in Topanga, California, will be campaigning this year. She’s actually got six top horses in her string that will be out and about this season. For the past few months, they’ve all been busy at home doing the best they can to stay in shape and on the ball in order to be ready for the season of CDI competitions that’s now kicking off in California. The past few months have been a slow time in California as there have been no major shows and Rosencrantz said this past winter has been slower than normal thanks to the constant rains hitting California.
"Many of us have been eager to go out. We’ve had so much rain this year and and it’s hard for us because we don’t have many indoor rings," she said. "Thus, it’s been a hard year for getting prepared for the shows becasue we’ve just not been able to train much. We’re very dependent on the weather." But with the help of Birgitta Bergsten, an FEI "I" judge who visits Rosencrantz each winter to get her and the horses "back on track," Rosencrantz is certain that she and her string of stars are ready for the tough show season ahead.
From Young Horse Competition to Grand Prix – Mette Rosencrantz Has a Horse Ready for Each Stage
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Dressage Competitor, Susan Dutta, Added as Featured Rider for Thin Line Inc |
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May 27, 2008 |
 International dressage competitor, Susan Dutta has recently been added as a Featured Rider by ThinLine, Inc, makers of the revolutionary ThinLine saddle pads and riding accessories. Dutta is well known competitor FEI arena where she has been competing for over a decade. Dutta has represented the United States on multiple occasions. In 2006, she and Oldenberg gelding Currency DC were selected to compete in the FEI/WBFSH World Breeding Championship for Young Horses in Dressage in Verden, Germany. Last year, Dutta and the Hanoverian stallion Pik L were the reserve members of the 2007 USET Pan Am Team. For their efforts, the pair brought home a gold medal. “The ThinLine product line is truly innovative”, said Dutta, “The fit, the anti fungal materials and shock absorption is unparalleled
ThinLine’s most well known product is their pads that are placed under the saddle for shock absorbing comfort and support, without being bulky. ThinLine saddle pads are also exceptional breathability. They are a performance product for both horse and rider: riders seats are stabilized allowing for more effective aids, horses become rounder, more supple and more relaxed. They aid in saddle fit and are an exceptional no slip pad.
The majority of ThinLine’s products are designed to help the horse as well as the rider. The unique ThinLine technology is a non-compression based open-cell foam. This foam moves shock, weight and heat laterally along the pad, boot or girth. When warmed to body temperature through exercise, the ThinLine products conform to the horse’s body. When the equipment is removed from the horse and returns to normal temperature, the ThinLine products regain their original shape, allowing a custom fit for every horse every day.
Dutta, whose training operation is based in Wellington, Florida, says that the quality of these products is one of many benefits of the ThinLine saddle pads. After her experience with the ThinLine saddle pads, Dutta became interested in the entire product line and developed the sponsorship arrangement with ThinLine to help spread the word to fellow competitors and riders.
For more information on the complete line of ThinLine products, visit thinlineinc.com or call 1-888-401-910.
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Wellington based dressage trainer, Shannon Dueck has creatively made her way into the international dressage spotlight several times offer the past decade. She is best known for top victories as a member of the Canadian Equestrian Team. As a member of the CET, Dueck won an individual silver medal at the Pan Am Games, won the Canadian World Cup League Finals and was the top placing Canadian rider at the World Equestrian Games. Like all international riders, the key to Dueck’s success lies in combining her skills with those of a talented equine partner. Dueck has trained all of her FEI partners from the time they were three or four years old. She has purchased young prospects outright and also been involved with successful syndication partnerships.
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