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Our own March Madness |
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For all the basketball fans out there, we're not stealing your term, it just seems to fit. We are well into the madness of many horse show circuits as March comes to a close.
The HITS Desert Circuit crowned its final champion on March 13th as Lucy Davis won not just one but four grand prix classes on her two mounts, Hannah and Nemo 119, during the final two weeks.
The FTI Winter Equestrian Festival is starting week eleven (out of twelve), with the biggest money class of the circuit, the $500,000 FTI Consulting Finale Grand Prix, on Saturday night. The circuit culminates on April 3rd with the Hunter Derby Finale as the final Saturday night class. By closing day, the three-months of consistent horse shows will have awarded close to $6 million dollars in prize money...
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EquestriSol News |
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On the projects completed so far this year front, we hear that the NARG Top 25 booklet we produced in January has started many conversations and opened quite a few eyes. As an advocacy organization, the North American Riders Group analyzed and rated the top 25 horse shows in North America.
We happily launched a brand new website for Hap Hansen Stables. Loved doing logos for Makoto Farms and will soon finish one for Chance Arakelian. Ads abound for for Joie Gatlin, Crown Affair, the newly united Nighthorse Farm, Traci and Carleton Brooks' Balmoral Farm, Freelance Show Jumping and of course, Blenheim EquiSports...
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Conversations with Equestrians |
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Rebecca Johanson Hofmann of Blue Hill Farm
Young and settled. That defines the up and coming equestrian who has not only established her home and business in Wellington but will soon tie the knot. Becky Hofmann set her sights on this life long ago and now she is living it. Always looking to be at the top of her game, she develops her own horses. With partner and soon to be husband Conan Conway, she seeks and finds quality horses, keeping a select group for sale on her farm. Located in the equestrian neighborhoods that are literally a ride away from the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, Blue Hill Farm is not only a great little facility, it is the place where everyone goes to test their poker skills on Monday nights during the season...
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2011 HITS Desert Circuit |
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HITS Desert Circuit Wrapped Up in Sporting Splendor
In what seemed a newfound rhythm for the HITS Desert Circuit, the winter circuit sailed relatively smoothly for six straight weeks. With increased entries and positive response from many of the competitors we approached, we asked what was the formula for success this year? Challenging course designers, well maintained footing, improvements and additions to the VIP areas, big money classes, and of course the grand prix highlights from fantastic afternoons to fabulous evening events...
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Full Disclosure |
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California Equine Law Change Affects Trainers, Buyers and Sellers
The days of doing a deal on a handshake in the horse world are gone. While this practice has continued in the horse industry far longer than most any other industry, the California Legislature recently amended a statute that now requires written documentation for horse sales. This change affects everyone buying or selling a horse or horses whether as a private individual or as a business...
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Going All In |
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Paulo Santana Tops the 2nd Annual Step by Step All In For Charity Poker Tournament
On Sunday, March 13, 2011 Olympic veteran Margie Engle and Step by Step Foundation's Liliane Stransky joined forces once again to host the second annual All In For Charity Poker Tournament in Wellington, FL. Although Santana has won his share of classes on horseback this season, on this particular evening he proved his poker game is also competitive...
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