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New Group Formed to Invest in the Globalization of Equestrian Sport

Andreas Helgstrand, CEO of Global Equestrian Group (GEG), and Mark Bellissimo, CEO of Wellington Equestrian Partners (WEP), announced an unprecedented partnership focused on developing international equestrian sport.

GEG will acquire the Wellington, Florida-based Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) and will invest in WEP equestrian lifestyle initiatives. WEP’s largest partners, Mark Bellissimo, Roger Smith, Lisa Lourie, and Marsha Dammerman, as well as Michael Stone, will co-invest in GEG.

Mark Bellissimo and PBIEC have transformed Wellington into the world’s premier destination for equestrian enthusiasts, with competitions and events across more than 40 weeks every year.

PBIEC is home to the Winter Equestrian Festival, spanning 13 weeks, and is the world’s largest and longest-running equestrian sports event. 4,000 families, 8,000 horses, and 250,000 spectators from 43 different countries converge on Wellington to compete for over USD 12... More

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2 new venues added for the British Breeding Futurity Evaluations

We're sure you're aware that the Baileys Horse Feeds British Breeding Futurity Evaluations 2021 entries are NOW OPEN but we've got some extra news....

We've added 2 new venues to our programme!

That's right, we now have 6 physical venues available for you to book for August, with Ladykirk and Catherston being added to the list. We're thrilled to be able to host some physical events this year and see some of our lovely breeders and youngsters face to face again. Dates for the physical venues can be found below.

22 August 2021 – Ladykirk Equitation and Stud, Coldstream, Scotland TD15 1SU
23 August 2021 – Richmond Equestrian Centre, Richmond, Richmond DL10 7PL
24 August 2021 – Home Farm, Hothorpe, Teddingworth, LE17 6QX
25 August 2021 – Writtle College, Writtle, Chelmsford CM1 3SD
26 August 2021 – Glebe Farm, Whitestone, Exeter, EX4 2HP
27 August 2021 – Catherston Stud, Stockbridge, Hampshire... More

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Exciting finals of Hannoveraner Championships in Verden

Hannoveraner Championships Exciting finals of Hannoveraner Championships in Verden.

Riding horses
The title of Hannoveraner Champion of the three-year-old mares and geldings went to the Secret/Dancier son Sedamo K (breeder: Hof Kleemeyer GbR, Sudweyhe), presented by Anne Maria Kleemann. Vice Champion was Quelindo by Quantensprung/Werlindo (breeder: Willi Schulz-Hausbrandt, Wittingen) with Jacob Schenk in the saddle. Third place went to another Secret son, So Dynamic out of a Welser dam (breeder: Sven Hörnschemeyer, Northeim). The bay was ridden by Kira Goerens-Ripphoff.

Hannoveraner Champion of the three-year-old stallions became the Bon Coeur/Fürst Nymphenburg son Bonjour (breeder: Bernhard Dodenhof, Bülstedt), who left the Verden stallion sales last year as a premium stallion for Denmark. Eva Möller was in the saddle of the strong moving black stallion. Second place went to Le Bonheur by Livaldon/Alabaster (breeder: Willi Rose, Bruchhausen-Vilsen) with... More

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Masterclass in Speed from Angelie Von Essen at The Dodson & Horrell Bolesworth International Horse Show

Sporting success continues to build on day 3 of the Dodson & Horrell Bolesworth International Horse Show. With a strong contingent of world class riders including Olympic contenders Holly Smith (GBR), Ben Maher (GBR) and Michael Duffy (IRL) the impressive start lists from CSI-Amateurs, Al Shira’aa Young Horse classes through to the 3* 1.50m Grand Prix qualifier made for a highly competitive day.

Faye Adams and Demograaf remained on winning form in the Castle Arena securing a second win of the week in the Horseware Ireland CSI3* 1.40m. Putting an extra stride in before fence two to ensure it stayed up, Faye then pushed the 13-year-old gelding on, knowing she need to shave some time in order to be competitive and replicate her win from the day before. Her efforts paid off as she came home victorious two seconds clear of the field.

Speaking about the round Faye recalled, “It was a fast round,... More

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Parco will be sadly missed

Over the weekend we were sad to learn that the legendary sire Parco ridden by Ludo Philippaerts had passed away at his owner Ken Rehill's stud.

Ken Rehill on his Facebook page said

"Sad news over the weekend, we had to have Parco pts as his heart was starting to fail. Until last week he had spent 29 years in perfect form, and I don't remember a day in which he was lame or ill. I hate to use the jaded term, but Parco was an icon in our sport, being the very first Global Champions Tour Champion, 4th in the Olympics, 4th in the Europeans, taking over the reins from his father. Pete was a true legend, he was the definition of that. Pete made horses that went to the Olympics and superb amateur rides. He still can, we still have plenty of straws. He always made top quality semen. Pete was a joy to have on the yard, "there's never a problem when Pete's around", and he would calm any outside stallion down who getting a bit above... More

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Conrad and Grégory Wathelet are Reunited

It’s the return of the prodigal son! Trained by Gilles Botton at the Haras de Hus, the Holsteiner stallion Conrad (Con Air x Locato) was then entrusted to Grégory Wathelet.

What followed was a magnificent story in which the pair won the 5* Grand Prix in Chantilly, and the Nations Cups in St. Gallen and Aachen, as well as the final of the Nations Cups in Barcelona.

They also distinguished themselves at the European Championships with an individual silver medal, one year after having already represented Belgium at the World Championships in Caen. He was then sold to Double H Farm, and the beautiful bay allowed Quentin Judge to compete in Nations Cups and at the 5* Grand Prix level.

At 16 years old, Conrad has just returned to Europe to join Gregory Wathelet's stables in Clavier, where he will now resume his breeding activities while his offspring take over on the competition circuit.

His progeny... More

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Bolesworth Collection Now Live Book your Trial

Launching our exclusive collection of 4-7 year old horses, together with a selection of elite yearlings, discover your next top level prospect at the A-List Auction.

Trials & Viewings | 28th & 29th June
A limited number of private appointments are available and will be taking place at Bolesworth on 28 - 29 June. To book an appointment, simply click the link below.

Bid Live | Friday 9th July
Bidding will commence at 9pm on Friday 9th July. Bid live at the Dodson & Horrell Bolesworth International Horse Show, via telephone or register to bid online.

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Upcoming: Breeding Webinars from Kentucky Equine Research

From conception to weaning, nutrition is a critical component to foal health. With over 100 years of nutrition experience between them, Peter, David, Clarissa, and Rebecca from Kentucky Equine Research are the perfect team to help guide you through the breeding season. Join them as they host a series of webinars focused on targeted nutrition for breeding success.

Optimising Fertility and the Subfertile Horse – 7 July

In the first of five webinars, Dr. Peter Huntington, Director of Nutrition at Kentucky Equine Research, discusses nutrition for optimising fertility, and how to help sub fertile mares and stallions, maximising the efficiency of conception and improving fertility in mares and stallions.

Water Quality and Pasture Management – 4 August

In the second of five webinars David Nash will discuss the first limiting nutrient; water and its role in the health... More

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Irish Show Jumping & Eventing Tokyo Olympics team nominations

Horse Sport Ireland’s Show Jumping High Performance Director Michael Blake and Eventing High Performance Director Sally Corscadden have today nominated their Athlete/Horse combinations, P Alternate Athlete and Reserves that are to be considered for selection by the Olympic Federation of Ireland for the Show Jumping and Eventing disciplines.

The official selection of the Athlete/Horse combinations for both the Show Jumping and Eventing disciplines at the Tokyo Olympics will be made by the Olympic Federation of Ireland in the coming days.

SHOW JUMPING

Nominated Athlete/Horse Combinations for the IRL Jumping Olympic Team, in alphabetical order are as follows:

Bertram Allen with Pacino Amiro (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Pacino (BWP) out of Carnone Dancing Queen (ISH) by NC Amiro (AES). Breeder: Simon Scott, Co. Donegal. Owner: Aiden McGrory.

Darragh Kenny with VDL Cartello (HOLST) – 2007 stallion by Cartani 4 (HOLST) out of B-Estelle (HOLST) by... More

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