PBIEC Week Two Upcoming Events

Week two at the Winter Equestrian Festival, sponsored by Marshall & Sterling Insurance, is from January 20-24. The 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival has 12 weeks of competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center that conclude on April 3, and awards more than $9 million in prize money through the circuit.

The American Equestrians Got Talent Auditions continue on Wednesday, January 20, 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!

On Thursday, January 21, the Lunch & Learn Series will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Wellington Club. This informational and educational series has a variety of subjects for horsemen and women to learn more for their horses. Admission is free for riders, trainers, and owners, while all others are $25. Register at the door for a chance to win exciting prizes. The season finale door prize includes a custom trunk provided by Clever Jumps & Trunks and TheraPlate. The subject for WEF 2 is “Sport Nutrition for the Equine Athlete” with Russell K. Mueller M.S. PAS, sponsored by Nutrena and Progressive Nutrition Supplements. Contact Laura Bostwick at 561-784-1130 or laura@equestriansport.com for more information.

Head over to The Stadium at PBIEC on Friday-Sunday, January 22-24, to see the top Para-Equestrian athletes compete in their international competition. Riders from the United States, Canada, and Mexico will be vying for top scores to help them qualify for the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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 1 – January 16, WEF 2 – January 23, 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” – $86,000 Marshall & Sterling Insurance Grand Prix CSI 2*
The grand prix competition continues at WEF 2 on Saturday, January 23, 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.

The popular Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series, presented by The Dutta Corp. in association with Guido Klatte, returns to the Winter Equestrian Festival at WEF 2 with the $10,000 Welcome on Saturday, January 23, in the International Arena. The $25,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix, presented by Equine Couture/TuffRider is in the International Arena at 8 am on Sunday, January 24. Watch some of the best young talent in the world compete in this seven-event series for $170,000 in prize money and experience in FEI international competition. An informational meeting for riders and trainers will be held Thursday, January 21, at 3 pm in The Wellington Club.

Ride & Learn with Candice King
PLAN AHEAD FOR WEEK 4! 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.

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Source: Press release