American Equestrians Got Talent
The American Equestrians Got Talent Auditions continue but on a SPECIAL DATE on Tuesday, January 26, at 7:30 pm at the White Horse Fashion Cuisine. The event is open to the public. Each week’s audition and the Finale will be live streamed on The Chronicle of the Horse, which is brought to you by Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC. Every week the winner is chosen by audience applause and receives $1,000 prize money. Didn’t win? Come back the following week and try again! For auditions, please email rdover2@aol.com to sign up. For table reservations at White Horse Fashion Cuisine, please call 561-847-4549. The AEGT Finale is on March 20 with a $10,000 grand prize!
U.S. PRE Association Dinner and Performances
On Wednesday, January 27, at 6 pm, everyone is welcome to join this free event of the biggest celebration of the PRE in this country. Held at the Global Pavilion at The Stadium at PBIEC (AGDF Showgrounds), the theme is “Legends.” It will be a festive evening of great food, beautiful horses and amazing music. Several local riders on their PREs will perform while dinner is served. Then, around 6:45 the Show begins with Robert Dover, the U.S. Dressage Chef d’Equipe, and many other stars, including Kerrigan Gluch, Jacqueline Cuddy, Debra Cooper will exhibit a Western Dressage ride accompanied by “American Equestrians Got Talent” finalist soloist Jenna Wyatt, and Nicholas Fyffe will ride Fiero HGF, along with several of his students on their PREs. The highlight of the evening will be the tribute to the famous champion horses including and most specially Gaucho III, owned and ridden by the incomparable Janne Rumbough. Don’t miss this amazing evening of fun, horses, food and friends.
Adequan® Global Dressage Festival “Friday Night Stars”
AGDF’s “Friday Night Stars” Series returns in 2016, showcasing some of the world’s best dressage riders as they perform freestyles at the top level of competition. The second week of CDI-W competition, sponsored by U.S. PRE Association, will feature FEI World Cup qualifying grand prix musical freestyle competition on Friday, January 29. Held at The Stadium at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, gates open at 6 p.m. and competition begins at 7 p.m.
The Suites – Available Saturday Night!
Located in the Special Events Pavilion, The Suites are first available on Saturday, January 16, and then on nine other Saturday nights during WEF. Prime viewing, a full buffet, and premium bar options in a semi-private suite catered by White Horse Catering, this is the place to host friends and family or even a corporate get-together. Each suite accommodates up to 22 people. The Suites are available for $150 for WEF 3 – January 30, WEF 8 – March 5, WEF 10 – March 19, WEF 11- March 26, and for $200 per person during the CSI 5* weeks: WEF 5 – February 13, WEF 7 – February 27, WEF 9 – March 12, and WEF 12 – April 2. Availability is on first-come, first-served basis, so book now before they all fill up! Contact Patti Miele at 561-784-1125 or pmiele@whitehorsetavernflorida.com today.
“Saturday Night Lights” – $130,000 Adequan®. Grand Prix CSI 3*
The grand prix competition continues at WEF 3 on Saturday, January 30, with gates opening at 6 p.m. The best show jumpers of the circuit qualify during the week to compete under the lights of the International Arena. This always-exciting competition features the biggest jumps with daring jump-off rides for the best prize money.
Ride & Learn with Candice King
The Ride & Learn Series will take place each Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. during WEF. Each week will feature a mounted riding clinic instructed by highly esteemed industry professionals and will be held in various venues and arenas at PBIEC. Week 4 features top show jumper Candice King at PBIEC Ring 7 on Tuesday, February 2. Participation to ride in the clinic is $100 per horse/rider per clinic, with a maximum of 12 horses, so sign up today! Auditing is Free. For more information or to sign up for a clinic, please contact Jessica Nichols at 561-784-4275 or jnichols@equestriansport.com.
SAVE THE DATE! Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments
Heading into its seventh annual event, the Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments® (GCC), will be returning to Wellington on Saturday, February 6. The team competition, held each year at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), has distributed more than $7.5 million to over 150 non-profits in Palm Beach County over the last six years. This family-friendly event offers free general admission and will feature this year’s “Fairy Tale” theme. Thirty-four of these lucky charities will depend on their Fairy Godmothers to receive a share of the $1.5 million dollar purse. All children are invited to attend dressed as their favorite Fairy Tale characters.For the latest event information and application guidelines, please visit: www.GreatCharityChallenge.com and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/greatcharitychallenge.
SAVE THE DATE! Asheville Regional Airport Wellington Eventing Showcase, presented by Wellington Equestrian Realty
The Asheville Regional Airport Wellington Eventing Showcase, presented by Wellington Equestrian Realty will be held at The Stadium at PBIEC on February 5-6 with dressage on Friday followed by stadium jumping and cross-country on Saturday. Approximately twenty top Eventing riders representing the USA, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand are expected to attend this Advanced level competition. VIP tables, which include lunch buffet and drinks each day, are available for the event for prime viewing of both the dressage and stadium jumping arena as well as the cross-country course. Please contact Shelley Spielman for details and order forms at shspielman@gmail.com.
Visit www.PBIEC.com for more information!
Source: Press release
