November 2009 - Page 2 of 5

USDF Calls for Action Against Cruel, Abusive Riding at Shows

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November 24, 2009
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LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Nov. 24–The U.S. Dressage Federation Executive Board has spoken out over the recent incident in which Swedish rider Patrik Kittel on Watermill Scandic HBC was being investigated by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) for his warm up at…

Aachen Renews Sponsor Deal with Deutsche Bank, Rejects FEI Drug Policy as Not Tough Enough

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November 24, 2009
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AACHEN, Germany, Nov. 24–Deutsche Bank has renewed as the main sponsor of the World Equestrian Festival CHIO in Aachen for three more years that will extend its partnership to 55 years…

Britain’s Laura Bechtolsheimer & Mistral Hojris Win Stuttgart Grand Prix Special

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November 22, 2009
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STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 22–Great Britain’s European Championships star Laura Bechtholsheimer on her 14-year-old gelding Mistral Hojris won the Grand Prix Special Sunday…

Steffen Peters & Ravel Score 80% in Dressage Getaway Grand Prix

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November 21, 2009
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THERMAL, California, Nov. 21–Steffen Peters and Ravel, the 2009 World Cup champions, won the Grand Prix with a score of 80.23 per cent at the USEF Dressage Getaway in this California desert community Saturday…

Moorlands Totilas Gets Standing Ovation in Freestyle Victory at Stuttgart German Masters

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November 21, 2009
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STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 21–World record holding Moolands Totilas was ridden by Edward Gal to victory and a standing ovation in the Grand Prix Freestyle Saturday night at the Stuttgart German Masters CDI5*. Laura Bechtolsheimer and Mistral Hojris claimed the Grand…

Kariel Swanfeldt 2009 USDF Youth Volunteer of Year

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November 20, 2009
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LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Nov. 20–Kariel Swanfeldt has been selected as the 2009 U.S. Dressage Federation Youth Volunteer of the Year. Kariel, of Ayer, Massachusetts, was selected for the award presented by The Paddock Saddlery and sponsored by the USDF Youth Executive…

First FEI Awards Presented

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November 20, 2009
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COPENHAGEN, Nov. 19–The first FEI Awards were presented at a ceremony in Copenhagen Thursday night…

Moorlands Totilas Wins With Applause In First German Grand Prix Competition

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November 20, 2009
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STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 20–Moorlands Totilas was ridden by Edward Gal of The Netherlands to victory Friday n the nine-year-old stallion’s first Grand Prix in Germany to the applause of the packed stadium….

USA’s Anne Gribbons, Selected as US Chef d’Equipe/Technical Adviser, Elected to FEI Dressage Committee

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November 19, 2009
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COPENHAGEN, Nov. 19–The election of the USA’s Anne Gribbons to the new FEI Dressage Committee on Thursday has thrown into disarray the appointment of the Swedish-born trainer as the United States Chef d’Equipe/Technical Advisor…

Dressage Task Force Recommendations Approved, Kemperman New Chairman

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November 19, 2009
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COPENHAGEN, Nov. 19–The FEI General Assembly on Thursday approved the Dressage Task Force recommendations to overhaul the Olympic discipline and voted Frank Kemperman who chaired the task force as the new chairman of the Dressage Committee. The new members of…