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Dover Saddlery on board as the Title Sponsor for Freestyle 2009 on October 4.
Pikeur, Smart Pak Equine and Withers and Withers Horse Treats top the list of sponsors for The Children of the Americas Dressage Invitational on October 2 and 3
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Freestyle 2009 Serious Fun!
Annual Event to Take Place Sunday October 4
 If you ever wished you could sit in the judges box and have your opinion count, here is your chance. Freestyle 2009 has added a little "Serious Fun" to this year's event.
As in all previous years, the Freestyle audience will be treated to the best of the best in the dressage world. Top flight horse and rider combinations entertaining the crowd with great riding and rousing music. The new twist comes with the addition of over $5,000. in prize money and audience participation. The riders will not be required to stay with in the strict parameters of traditional freestyle competition and may add any movements or combination of movements that they desire.
All adult members of the audience will be provided with key pads to register their votes at the end of each ride. All votes will be tabulated by computer and announced at the end of the day. The audience will determine the winners. Judges Kathy Connelly (S) and Susanne Handler (R) will score each freestyle as in a regular competition. In the event of a tied audience vote, their marks will help determine the winner.
Dover Saddlery ( www.doversaddlery.com) has joined in the Freestyle excitement by becoming the Title Sponsor for this unique event. There will be gift certificates for all audience members as well as raffle items. The official Freestyle saddle pad for the riders will be sponsored by Dover as will beautiful presentation coolers for the top three contestants. In addition, a Dover Saddlery representative will be on grounds to meet and greet all of their customers.
Look for Freestyle Posters and information at the Dover Saddlery shops in Plaistow, NH and Wellesley, MA
Freestyle 2009...Serious Fun is a new concept for dressage. Generous prize money, audience participation, ultra-creativity and excellent horsemanship... a little bit serious and a lot of fun!
Freestyle 2009 will take place on Sunday October 4 at Bear Spot Farm in Concord, Massachusetts.
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Sponsors Line Up for CADI
International Children's Competition Draws Prestigious Sponsorships
 The Children of the Americas Dressage Invitational was first introduced to this country three years ago. Since it's inception this international children's dressage competition has grown to become a premier event.
With more than 15 nations represented, CADI has poised itself to attract top flight sponsorships. Smart Pak Equine (www.smartpakequine.com) and DressageClinic.com (www.dressageclinic.com) have been on board since the very beginning. This year Smart Pak Equine has signed on to be the Awards Sponsor. The winners of sections A and B will each receive a Wellfleet Crystal Browband Padded Dressage Bridle. All participants will receive SmartPak gift certificates.
DressageClinic.com will once again present all of the CADI action on its' internationally renowned website andfor the second year in a row, Withers and Withers Horse Treats (www.withersandwithers.com) is offering the Withers and Withers Award. This cash prize is presented to a CADI rider chosen by the trainers, judges and organizers of the competition.
New for 2009 is the addition of Pikeur (www.pikeur.com) This well respected company is joining CADI as Stabling Sponsor. The winners of Section A and Section B will each recieve a Pikeur dressage coat and a pair of Pikeur Breeches. In addition, a Pikeur boutique will be set up on the show grounds with the proceeds of all sales going to Bear Spot Foundation, the official CADI host.
For a full list of additional CADI sponsors or to become a sponsor yourself, visit www.bearspotcadi.com
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| Spotlight: Robert "Sal" Salvetti
Equine Massage Therapist at the Top of His Game
 Equimedia Communications is pleased to announce that Equine Massage Therapist Robert "Sal" Salvetti has joined our ever growing list of clients.
Sal is a dressage rider himself and has been around horses for many years. During his tenure as a stable manager for top dressage barns he quickly learned that the quality of life a sport horse enjoys directly impacts his abilities and performance. He understands that a comprehensive health care program is essential to their wellbeing and feels that becoming a massage therapist was a natural result of seeing first hand the difference that alternative therapies make in a horse's longevity, happiness and way of going. He understands the subtle nuances that horses provide as feedback and correlates this to the actual feel of muscle tissue during the massage therapy session. This combined with traditional medicine, rider feedback, top notch daily care and training creates the best possible environment for horses with a high performance focus.
In addition to regular sessions at the stable, Sal excels at massage during competitions and tailors the therapy to the specific needs of the horse at the show.
Sal is trained and qualified in both human and equine massage therapy. He has a deep knowledge of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology and is constantly continuing and enhancing his education by attending seminars and participating in anatomy labs at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.
Sal's new website is currently in the construction stages. Visit www.salmassage.com for contact information. Continue to check in for updated information on Sal, and an all new website coming soon...by Equimedia Communications!
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Volker Brommann Clinic
The Ark in Harvard, MA to Host
 Popular rider and clinician Volker Brommann will be conducting a dressage clinic at The Ark in Harvard, MA Friday July 31 through Sunday August 2.
Volker is a licensed Bereiter F.N. and Reitlehrer F.N. under the guidelines of the German Equestrian Federation and is renowned for his classical approach and clear and concise teaching. Visit Volker's website at www.volkerbrommann.com
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Brittany's Blog
Young Rider Brittany Lincoln is leaving for California to become a working student for Jan Ebeling. She will be letting us in on her experiences with a monthly blog to be publilshed right here in our newsletter. Beginning with an August issue, read all about the hard work, fun, learning and excitement that this twelve month opportunity holds for Brittany.
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The Equimedia Communications Newsletter supports our client base. In addition, we welcome news from the dressage community. If there is an event or an article you would like to see in our newsletter, please contact us.
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| All the best,
Cathy Zemaitis
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