Winter Equestrian Festival
January 24 - April 7, 2007
Wellington, Florida

The 2007 Winter Equestrian Festival, offering over $4 million dollars in prize money, celebrates its thirty-fifth year as the nation’s longest running and largest equestrian series.

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Special Coverage from Diana DeRosa/Press Link -

• AHJF Dinner Party Delights 400 Sponsors at AHJF Hunter Classic Spectacular
• Wellington Resident Tim Goguen Rides Safari to a Hot Win
• Alexandra Thornton and Tobasco Take Championship of Small Junior 15 and Under Hunters
• AHJF Hunter Classic Spectacular - The Battle for the Qualifiers Is On
• AHJF Fast Facts

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Special Report: USET Foundation Kick Off Gala Launches $20 Million Campaign to Achieve Competitive Excellence

Dressage Press Releases

• 03-24 - Suzanne Dansby-Phelps and Cooper 19 Borrow a Page From Superman’s Soundtrack to Win FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI
• 03-23 - Suzanne Dansby-Phelps and Gouberg's Kasper Win Grand Prix Special
• 03-23 - Christopher Hickey and Regent Rule in FEI Prix St. Georges CDI
• 03-22 - Jane Hannigan and Maksymilian Burst On To Florida Circuit with FEI Grand Prix CDI Victory
• 03-22 - Sidelines Equestrian Triathlon™ Slated for Saturday, March 24, 2007 Attracts Top Athletes and Sponsors
• 02-25 - George Williams and Marnix Win Grand Prix Freestyle
• 02-24 - Marie Pettersson and Ommen Triumph in FEI Test of Choice
• 02-23 - Lars Petersen and Dacardo Score Another Dressage Victory at the 2007 Zada Florida Dressage Classic
• 02-22 - Lauren Sammis and Hyperion Farm's Sagacious HF Win Prix St. Georges on First Day of Zada Florida Dressage Classic
• 02-11 - Courtney King and Idocus Debut New Freestyle With GP Win
• 02-10 - Jan Brons and Jourdan Win USEF HP Grand Prix Special
• 02-09 - Ashley Holzer and Pop Art Start off Grand Prix Year With Cosequin Wellington Dressage FEI High Score
• 02-09 - Courtney King Crowned Winner in High Performance Grand Prix
• 02-08 - Christopher Hickey and Regent Dominate in High Performance Prix St. Georges
• 01-20 - Upcoming Dressage Highlights at 2007 Winter Equestrian Festival

Show Jumping Press Releases

• 04-07 - 2007 Winter Equestrian Festival Comes to a Close and Honors Circuit Champions
• 04-07 - Beezie Madden and Authentic Take Second Win in $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational
• 04-06 - BCO Olymp and Eliza Shuford Capture First Win Together in $20,000 1.50m Classic at Tournament of Champions
• 04-05 - Laura Chapot Cleans Up in 7 & 8 Year Old Jumpers and Acorn Hill 1.40m Speed Challenge at Tournament of Champions
• 04-05 - Taylor Ann Adams and Fortino Sweep Medal and Maclay Classes at 2007 Winter Equestrian Festival
• 04-04 - Up Chiqui and Kent Farrington Race to Victory in $30,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 10
• 04-04 - Nicole Simpson and Hush Close 2007 Season on a High Note With Championship in First Year Green Hunter Division
• 04-03 - Alexandra Thornton Raises the Bar at Winter Equestrian Festival with Junior Jumper Win
• 04-03 - Colonia and Leeann Kelly Win in 1.30m Jumpers, Berkley and Carlotta Take 1.35m Victory at Tournament of Champions
• 04-03 - Over the Hill Farm’s Molly Sewell Rides to Tricolors at Winter Equestrian Festival in Tampa
• 04-01 - Beezie Madden and Authentic Are True to Form for Victory in $75,000 Grand Prix of Tampa
• 04-01 - Clara Lindner Picks up Double Tricolors in 18-35 Amateur Owners
• 03-31 - Glen Senk Takes Top Two Spots in 36-50 Adult Amateur Hunters with Dynamic and True
• 03-31 - McLain Ward and Pinkata de Longpre Score First Win Together in 1.50m Classic at Tampa Bay Classic
• 03-30 - Laura Kraut and Cento S Score Victory in Acorn Hill 1.40m Speed Challenge at Tampa Bay Classic
• 03-30 - Catherine Pasmore and Let’s Go M Pick Up Blue in USEF/Pessoa Hunter Seat Medal
• 03-29 - Eric Lamaze and Narcotique de Muze II Win Wire to Wire in $25,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 9 at Tampa Bay Classic
• 03-29 - Sandy Ferrell and Scott Stewart Dominate Pre-Green Hunter Classes in First Divisions Pinned in Tampa
• 03-28 - McLain Ward and Laura Chapot Win Opening Jumper Classes at Winter Equestrian Festival in Tampa
• 03-18 - Veterans Margie Engle and Hidden Creek’s Perin Fly to Victory in €25,000 Medium Tour Final 1.50m Classic at CN Worldwide Wellington Finale, CSI-5*
• 03-18 - Maria Schaub Defends Title to Win WEF Equitation Championship For Second Year in a Row
• 03-15 - Kent Farrington and Up Chiqui Rise to the Occasion for Victory in €25,000 Chesapeake Benefit Cup for a Just World/WEF Challenge Cup Round 8
• 03-15 - Sandy Ferrell Pockets Second Year Green and Pre-Green 3&4 Year Old Championships on Sunset Strip and Prestwick
• 03-14 - The Swiss Flag Flies Again as Markus Fuchs and Nirmette Win €20,000 Welcome Stake at CN Worldwide Wellington Finale, CSI-5*
• 03-11 - Super Mario Deslauriers Achieves Victory with Paradigm in $150,000 CN U.S. Open Jumper Championship presented by Cosequin
• 03-10 - Carol Cone and Harmony Bay Jump to Third Tricolor of Circuit
• 03-10 - Glen Senk Captures Tricolor in Adult Amateur Division - Ellen Toon Triumphs Twice in Amatuer Owner Hunters
• 03-10 - Markus Fuchs and Nirmette Speed to Victory in $20,000 1.50m Classic at CN Wellington Open CSIO 5* presented by Cosequin
• 03-09 - United States Finishes Third in Nations' Cup
• 03-09 - Canadian Show Jumping Team Wins Nations' Cup in Wellington, Florida
• 03-07 - Summer Storm and McLain Ward Blow the Field Away in $5,000 Welcome Stake at CN Wellington Open CSIO 5*, presented by Cosequin
• 03-03 - Darragh Kerins Breaks Through With $20,000 1.50m Classic Win on Night Train
• 03-03 - Blink and Maggie McAlary Triumph in Large Junior 16-17 Hunters at Winter Equestrian Festival
• 03-03 - Canada's Tonya Henning Wins in Wellington, Florida
• 03-02 - Cilthe Z and Laura Chapot Race to Acorn Hill Section A 1.40m Speed Win at WEF
• 03-02 - Maui Jim and Sally Duffield Surf to Adult Amateur 3’3” Hunter Championship at Winter Equestrian Festival
• 03-01 - Georgina Bloomberg Bests International Field in $25,000 WEF Challenge Cup VI
• 03-01 - Rainmaker and Caroline Weeden Are Tops in Second Year Green Hunters at Winter Equestrian Festival
• 02-28 - Greenwich, Connecticut’s Peter Leone Guides Julia Du Brio to $8,000 1.45m Win at WEF
• 02-27 - Jennifer Reid and Playtime Win in Adult Hunters at Winter Equestrian Festival
• 02-27 - Schuyler Riley Leaps into World Cup Final Contention with Second Place Finish in $75,000 Bainbridge Idle Dice Classic
• 02-25 - McLain Ward and Sapphire Turn Up the Speed to Win $75,000 Bainbridge Idle Dice Classic World Cup Qualifier
• 02-25 - Bainbridge Florida Classic, CSI-W/WCHR Spectacular Presents Pony Hunter Championships - Arriana Boardman Wins Peggy Cone Memorial Adult Hunter Classic
• 02-24 - Addison Phillips Triumphs for Triple Tricolors at Bainbridge Florida Classic, CSI-W/WCHR Spectacular
• 02-23 - Caroline Moran and Rachel Geiger Showcase Amateur-Owner Hunters
• 02-21 - Alexandra Thornton Dominates Junior Hunters for Double Tricolors
• 02-17 - Federico Sztyrle and Lorena 90 Are Only Clear Round to Win 1.50m Jumper Classic at Winter Equestrian Festival
• 02-17 - Debbie Bass and Just Harry Return to Winner’s Circle for Second Championship of Season
• 02-16 - Sandy Ferrell Pilots Cisco to First Year Green Hunter Championship
• 02-16 - Joe Fargis and Diams III Sprint to Victory in Acorn Hill 1.40m Speed Challenge, Cheeky and McLain Ward Win Section B
• 02-15 - Authentic and Beezie Madden Glide Easily to Win in $25,000 WEF Challenge Series Round IV Grand Prix
• 02-15 - Popeye K Wins Third Tricolor of Circuit - Holly Orlando Takes Two Division Reserve Championships
• 02-14 - Leslie Howard and Lennox Lewis 2 Knock Out the Competition in 1.45m Jumpers at Winter Equestrian Festival
• 02-11 - Margie Engle and Hidden Creek’s Wapino Make Crowd Go Wild in $60,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic/Adequan Wellington Cup Victory
• 02-10 - Junior Rider Addison Phillips Pilots Regina V to Win Over Professionals in 1.50m Jumper Classic at Winter Equestrian Festival
• 02-09 - Gabby Slome and Addison Phillips Capture Wins in High Amateur-Owner and Junior Jumpers at Winter Equestrian Festival
• 02-08 - Naomi and Mario Deslauriers Keep Field at Bay with Fast Pace for Win in WEF Challenge Cup Round III
• 02-07 - Germany’s Markus Beerbaum and Constantin 24 Post 1.45m Jumper Win at Winter Equestrian Festival
• 02-04 - Laura Chapot Scores Touchdown in $50,000 Nutrena XTN Grand Prix of Palm Beach
• 02-03 - Julie Welles Achieves the Gold Standard in USEF Show Jumping Talent Search at Winter Equestrian Festival
• 02-02 - Carolyn Kelly, Aimee Aron, Molly Ashe and Shane Sweetnam Dominate Fridays Competition in the Internationale Arena
• 02-01 - Scott Stewart Jumps to Two Championships in Split Pre-Green Hunter Division
• 02-01 - The Canadian Flag Flies Again as Eric Lamaze and Lorrain Z Beat Tough Field to Win $25,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round II Grand Prix
• 01-31 - Sprite’s Victory in $6,000 1.40m Makes Laura Chapot’s Day
• 01-28 - Ian Millar Makes It Two In A Row in $35,000 WEF/PBIEC Cup
• 01-27 - $20,000 1.50m Classic Win for Uruguay’s Jose Rega
• 01-27 - Katherine Miracle Performs a “Miracle” in the High Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic
• 01-27 - Jessica Springsteen Produces 'Sublime' Performance in the Small Junior Hunter 15 & Under Division
• 01-26 - Brianne Goutal Outjumps the Opposition to Win First Leg of $6,000 Acorn Hill Farm Challenge Beezie Madden’s Impressive Form Continues
• 01-26 - Patricia Griffith and Scott Stewart Take Championships in First Year Green Hunter Sections
• 01-25 - ‘Captain Canada’ Ian Millar Wins Round 1 of the $25,000 WEF Challenge Cup with the Appropriately Named In Style …Overtaking Beezie Madden and Integrity
• 01-25 - Tommy Serio and Tim Goguen Victorious in First Hunter Championships Pinned at 2007 Winter Equestrian Festival
• 01-24 - 35th Winter Equestrian Festival Begins
• 01-12 - FTI Consulting Announces Return of $200,000 FTI Rider Challenge for 2007 Winter Equestrian Festival

General Press Releases

• 01-20 - Olympians Headline 2007 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) Press Conference Set for Tuesday, January 23rd at 12 Noon

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