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Equestrian Aid Foundation Sets Up Emergency Fund For Darren Chiacchia |
 Darren has been a member of the Board of Governors of the Equestrian Aid Foundation for several years and serves on our Ambassador Committee. His great energy and ideas have been of tremendous value to us!
We have set up an emergency designated fund in his name. You can click on our secure link below or checks and well wishes can be sent to EQUESTRIAN AID FOUNDATION, c/o Janise Gray, 228 Phillips Terrace, Union, NJ 07083. Please indicate Darren's name in the memo section of your check. We will forward all well wishes to Darren and his family.
 Thank you for you support. Please keep Darren and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Currently, he is in critical condition in an intensive care unit in Florida. We will post updates to our website. You may also go to Darren's website, www.eventrider.com and to the United States Eventing Association's website at www.useventing.com for updates.
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| Dressage in California - Dressage Affaire 2008 at the Del Mar Horsepark |
| Grand Finale at the Dressage Affaire- Standing Ovation for Keenan and Pecorelli
 The Grand Finale for the Dressage Affaire was a Saturday Brunch at ringside in the CDI arena. The program opened with a four man military salute to the US flag as KP Events' vice president Nikki Pecorelli sang the National Anthem, and later featured the FEI Junior and Young Rider and Grand Prix Freestyles.
During a break in the schedule the crowd was thoroughly entertained by announcer Brian O'Connor's explanation and demonstration of the movements of dressage. Riding his inflatable horse, and dressed in top hat and shad belly, Brian demonstrated active versus labored canter pirouettes, piaffe and passage along with very amusing running commentary. Read More... |
| Picnic Atmosphere Prevails at Welcome Back to White Fences II |
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 Loxahatchee, Florida - At Welcome Back to White Fences II, held March 15-16, show host Ingred Lin got much more than praise. Along with all the wonderful comments about the show, Lin got a blue ribbon for her Intermediaire I win. "I was really happy because the horse came through for me," Lin said.
She took her win with a score of 65.25 percent on Quemacho HI, an 11-year-old Lusitano stallion sired by Embaxaidor. It wasn't an easy ride for Lin, who's recovering from cancer treatment. Being both show host and competitor takes a lot out of a person and Lin said by the time she entered at A, she was already drained. Read More... |
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| For Join Us Under the Lights! WEF Dressage Classic CDI-3 |
Join us in the International Club as Dressage lights up the sky on Saturday night. Some limited front row tables are available for $600 for a table of six and individual seats, with indiviudal tickets for $85 per seat. All food and drink is included by Tavern on the Green. The reservation for both tables and additional reserved seating tickets are available on the equestriansports.comDressage will be center stage at the CN Winter Equestrian Festival with the CDI competition in one of the world's finest arenas and an end-of-season party to celebrate the Grand Prix musical freestyle under lights on Saturday, March 22. Stay tuned to DressageDaily for stories, photos, results and more!!
The Zada Enterprises WEF Dressage Classic CDI-3* that is a qualifying competition for the 2008 Grand Prix National Championship and Olympic Games Selection Trials will be staged in the International Arena and adjacent rings at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center March 20-23. |
| Team USA Purina Mills Wins 2008 Challenge of the Americas |
| Team Can/Am SSG Gloves 2nd; Team International Morgan Stanley 3rd
 Wellington, FL - The bright lights of the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL, showcased three teams in two rounds of competition on a very chilly Saturday night, March 8, with Team USA Purina Mills emerging as the winner of the 2008 Challenge of the Americas.
The USA team claimed second place in the High Jump and first place in the Musical Quadrille, which counted 40% and 60% respectively, giving the eight-member squad the victory after a spectacular dressage performance to a "Blue Angels" themed soundtrack. Read More...
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| Musical Quadrille - Team USA Wins the Quadrille for the First Time! |
Challenge of the Americas Coverage!
 In the Musical Quadrille phase, each team showcased six Grand Prix dressage riders performing rides to music scored by a panel of top judges: Linda Zang (O), Gary Rockwell (I), Anne Gribbons (O), Carol Lavell (R), and Lois Yukins (I), who all presided at 'C'.
The judges awarded scores from 1 to 10 in the following categories: Spacing, Alignment and Synchrony; Choreography; Harmony Between the Horse and Rider; Music Choice and Interpretation; and Impact. The phase counted for 60% of the score, with the points values set at 10, 7, and 5 for first, second, and third place respectively. Read More...
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| Siciliano 2 - $275,000 |
 Siciliano 2 is a very beautiful, very experienced Grand Prix competitor. He has been competing successfully in Germany and Florida for 3 years at the Grand Prix level, with scores up to 69%. His sire, Scarlatti, is still winning Grand Prix competitions at International shows in Germany!
"Yanno" has a stunning ring presence and at his last outing scored 7's and 8's on his passage and piaffe. He has three lovely gaits with super expressive passage and trot work. Read More....
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| Beaumont - $35,000 |
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 Beau is a fabulous mover, receiving a '10' on his extended trot in a Third level test! He has been shown through Third level and is solidly schooling Fourth level. Beaumont has an amazing temperament, he is the same horse every day regardless of circumstances.
Not only is Beau uncomplicated and reliable, but he is fancy enough to compete with the big boys! Read More... |
| Just Pete - $25,000 |
 Just Pete is a Hungarian Warmblood gelding that would make a wonderful partner for an Adult Amateur! He has tremendous show experience, having qualified for Region 3 at Training, First and Second levels and placing 6th in the Open division in 2006.
Consistently scores in the mid 60's at Training level and high 60's at First level, receiving 7's and 8's on his lovely canter! Read More... |
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| Hedens tempo - $95,000 |
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 Super, Imported Danish Warmblood gelding that is an International quality FEI horse. He has competed with much success at Prix St. George and Intermediare-1 in Europe with scores above 70%! Ready for the show ring and is currently schooling all the Grand Prix movements.
This big, beautiful gelding has a fantastic rideability and knows and loves his job. All three of his gaits are extremely good, definitely of International quality, and he will take the right rider as far as he/she wants to go!! Read More... |
| How To Advertise Your Horse |
 Ride on our coattails, as we celebrate our 10th anniversary on-line! For the nominal fee of $200 for a six month listing, your ad will be featured in HorsesDaily.com/HorseMarket/ where over 3000 visitors shop daily for quality horses for sale by owner. Your horse will also be featured in our weekly newsletter reaching over 5000 names on our list!
Just fill out our on-line form, and our HorseMarket Diva, Elizabeth Ruggerio will jazz up your ad and post it on line promptly.Read More.... |
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We have lots of useful info, articles, applications, and our quick and easy equine insurance tour. Check out our latest article on why insurance is important for your equine investment, and it's not as expensive as you would think! Read More....... |
| Contreau - $65,000 |
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 Contreau is Shawna Harding's own 2003 Danish Warmblood gelding. Shawna found him on a trip to Europe in November 2007 while looking for young prospects. He has three wonderful gaits. He is a gentle, happy horse with exceptional temperament and work ethic. He easily trailers, cross-ties and clips without any objection.
Shawna has exclusively trained Contreau since purchasing and importing him from Europe in November 2007. With only four months under saddle, Contreau is already demonstrating natural uphill carriage and the ability for the upper levels. Read More...
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| Testimonial - Aaron - SOLD!! |
 "Just wanted to let you know Aaron has been sold. Through your site, we were flooded with interest and he has sold quickly. Thank you for your help." - Melissa
Temperament and rideability are unmatched! Handsome 8-year-old Hanoverian gelding with three lovely, flowing gaits. Easy off the leg, forward and laterally. Schooling all 3rd level. Suitable for all level of riders. Read More... |
| Decoroso SMDR - $145,000 |
 Decoroso SMDR is a Champion in Morphology (2006 Champion Senior Stallion at Celebration of the Pure Spanish Horse), Movement (2006 Reserve Functionality Champion at Celebration of the Pure Spanish Horse) and Performance (USDF Regional Champion Fourth Level Open and First, Second and Third Levels Musical Freestyle; USDF Regional Reserve Champion at First, Second and Third Open Levels and Fourth Level Musical Freestyle; USDF Reserve National Champion at Third and Fourth Level Musical Freestyle; and USDF 22nd HOY at Prix St. Georges). Read More... |
| Black Georg - $45,000 |
 This horse does it all - piaffe, passage and tempis! Owned and ridden by an Amateur up to Grand Prix. Numerous Championships and Year End Awards at Fourth, Prix St Georges and Intermediare-1.
Some of these rewards include - Regional Championships, North American Danish Warmblood Association. Performance Horse Registry and he was in the ribbons at Dressage at Devon. Read More... |
| Enamorado VII - $120,000 |
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 Enamorado VII is a Pure Spanish/Andalusian stallion imported from Spain. He was trained and shown very successfully thru Intermediare-I by the noted Olympian, World Class Judge and Trainer, Hilda Gurney. He is currently showing Intermediare-II and will show Grand Prix in early summer of 2008.
He is a proven stallion and was the Number 1 Pure Spanish/Andalusian Breeding Stallion for competitive Dressage in 2005 and 2006 (USEF). Read More... |
| Charlotte - $10,000 |
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 Charlotte is a full warmblood mare in a lovely small package. She is brave and kind and loves to work. She is good to hack out, has no vices and would suit a child or lady rider.
Charlotte has very good movement for dressage is currently schooling First level and is ready to show, she also loves to jump and has done a small amount of stress free grid and cavaletti work. This little mare will be a fun partner. Read More... |
| Custom Freestyle's Nids - $35,000 |
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 Flashy and kind 13-year-old, imported KWPN gelding with a great personality. He is currently showing Second level in Florida and schooling half-passes.
Good to hack and trailer and he is great at shows. Has a temperament that is suitable for an Amateur rider. Currently in professional training in Palm City FL until mid-April. Owner is motivated to sell by end of winter season; reasonable offers will be considered. Read More....
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Jane Hannigan and Maksymilian, and Courtney King and Idocus are off to Amsterdam for the World Cup Final. We have asked them to write when they can. here is a note from Jane with a photo of what looks like a lonely Mak in the quarantine station.
Darren Chiacchia of Springville, NY and Ocala, FL suffered a serious fall, Saturday March 15, 2008, at the Red Hills Horse Trials in Tallahassee, FL. He suffered multiple rib fractures, a collapsed lung and a minor fracture to his left hand. He is progressing positively and is now breathing independently without a ventilator; however the extent of any brain or neurological injuries are undetermined at this time. 
