Congratulations

Friday, March 7th

Congratulations to Rich Fellers and Flexible on winning the $50,000 Tourneau FEI World Cup Qualifier Grand Prix, presented by Adequan.

The pair has won three of four World Cup qualifiers this year during the 2008 Desert Circuit.

Highlights

Premier Truck & Trailer / Video in Demand capture 2008 HITS Golf Tournament

Once the scorecards were added up from the annual HITS Desert Circuit Exhibitor Golf Tournament, it was Team Premier Truck & Trailer/Video in Demand that captured the bragging rights.

Team members Grahem Dreiling, Darryl Dickinson, Vid Laurusaitis and Ben Woods finished 10 under par at Indians Palms Country Club to upset two-time defending champion Monarch International/Sovereign Place. The Monarch team featured Joe Thorpe and former major-league hurler Mark Langston and finished 9 under to grab a share of second place with Team HITS, captained by starter Ben Watson...
> Go to full story

Zazou's View

A Conversation with Kevin Winkel

  Up and coming Grand Prix rider and trainer Kevin Winkel spent two years apprenticing with legendary Olympian Joe Fargis before embarking on his professional career. Kevin trains out of family-owned Maplewood Stables, located ten miles south of Reno, Nevada and got his start through his mother Julie Winkel. I met Julie when I admired her unique and talented jumper stallion, Osilvis, at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. Julie is a respected Horse Show Judge and serves on several Hunter Seat Equitation committees.

  I was curious about the impact that Joe Fargis had on Kevin’s career and training methods...
> Go to full story

At the Back Gate

Did you know that...

Researched and compiled by Tammy Chipko

  Ashlee Bond has a great singing voice. She was actually discovered by a talent manager. Let’s get her to sing the National Anthem!

  Bliss Heers is the queen of the video game Dance Dance Revolution. Plus she is a great cook. Question is, can she dance and cook at the same time?

  Chris Pratt practiced trapeze flying. He actually won a part on a show for his trapeze talent. We need to see this!

  Joie Gatlin loves deep sea fishing. Can you picture her out there fighting the seas with a fish in tow?
> Go to full story