Mid-Atlantic Dressage Entry Reminder
Lexington, VA – May 5, 2023– Entries for the Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival (MADFest) and Lexington 3* CDI, presented by Täkt Saddlery, close Monday, May 8, 2023. The show is set to return to the Virginia Horse Center from Thursday, May 18 to Sunday, May 21, 2023. Exhibitors can download the prize list and other entry forms here, or enter directly through Horse […]
Seen Through Horses Campaign Launches Today!
Launching today May 1 – 31, and coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month, Seen Through Horses is a peer-to-peer campaign composed of people, mental health specialists, celebrities, influencers, and businesses to increase awareness, public engagement, and raise funds to improve access to 55+ nonprofit Charity Partners incorporating horses for mental health and personal growth. Mental […]
Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival Announcements
Lexington, VA – April 21, 2023- Let’s get this party started! The Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival (MADFest) and Lexington 3* CDI presented by Täkt Saddlery are excited to announce our inaugural on-line auction to benefit the Virginia Horse Center Foundation. Thanks to our generous sponsor donations from Uniqcorn Exceptionnel, American Stalls – Luxury Barn Equipment & Hardware and Stübben North […]
Seen Through Horses Campaign brought to you by Zoetis features celebrity and influencer support
Join national campaign, during Mental Health Awareness Month, benefiting 55+ nonprofits incorporating horses for mental health and personal growth Wellington, FL – April 20, 2023 – Horses for Mental Health 501(c)3 is elated to announce the involvement and support of esteemed equestrians and horse lovers in the Seen Through Horses Campaign 2023, including two-time Grammy […]
Victory Under The Lights For Morgan Barbancon In 2023 AGDF Final Grand Prix Freestyle
March 24, 2023 – Wellington, Fla. – The time has finally come – tonight we saw the season’s final Grand Prix Freestyle salute in the International Arena. Over the past eleven weeks, five CDI competitions have taken place at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF). Though the national show during week twelve is still to come, […]
Barbancon Earns Two Out of Three Podium Spots In CDI4* Grand Prix
March 23, 2023 – Wellington, Fla. – This afternoon, athletes hoping to qualify for Saturday’s CDI4* Grand Prix Special rode amongst those aiming to qualify for Friday’s CDI4* Grand Prix Freestyle. This made for one of the largest Grand Prix classes this season, consisting of nineteen combinations. France’s Morgan Barbancon rounded off her inaugural Wellington season […]
When The Stars Aligned : How Eleni Econopouly and Wynne Fassari Joined Forces to Bring New Light to the Dressage Industry
March 21, 2023 – Wellington, Fla. – As far back as Wynne Fassari can remember, everything has revolved around her love for horses. At eight years old, Fassari’s mother found a summer camp that offered horseback riding, where she could drop her off and return to pick her up at the end of the day. […]
Wandres Completes an Undefeated Season By Winning CDI5* Grand Prix Freestyle
March 17, 2023 – Wellington, Fla. – The CDI5* came to an end tonight after the 10 athletes entered in the Grand Prix Freestyle completed their tests. The VIP tent was packed at the International Arena, as spectators are starting to soak in every last moment of the 2023 Wellington season. Next week’s CDI4* will […]
Wandres Earns Top Score in CDI5* Grand Prix
March 15, 2023 – Wellington, Fla – This week, dressage competition took to a new arena down the road at Wellington International. Previously known as the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, Wellington International is home to the longest running equestrian event in the world : the Winter Equestrian Festival. After the 1.40 meter jumps were […]
Top Level Dressage Meets Breast Cancer Awareness : The 2023 Challenge of the Americas
March 10, 2023 – Wellington, Fla. – The Challenge of the Americas, casually known as COTA, is a highly anticipated annual event held under the lights at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. The evening is put on by The Pink Hats, a committee of equestrians who have directly felt the effect of breast cancer. International […]