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English Events Horse Happenings

FLIGHTY SCHIAPARELLI ADDS BLINKERS & MUFFS, TAKES $60,000 SAN MATEO PURSE AT 6 ½ FURLONGS DOWN HILLSIDE

ARCADIA, (March 14, 2013)—By Ghostzapper and out of the downhill turf sensation Cambiocorsa, Schiaparelli added blinkers and earmuffs and ran to her considerable potential Thursday, winning Santa Anita’s $60,000 San Mateo Purse by 3 ½ lengths under Joe Talamo while covering 6 ½ furlongs down the hillside turf course in 1:11.70.

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Charities Horse Happenings

Solid Gold! USET Foundation Benefit at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

Wellington, FL – March 13, 2013 – Equestrian Sport Productions and Wellington Equestrian Partners are pleased to announce that they will host a USET Foundation Benefit on Friday, April 12, 2013, at 6:30 pm. Held in the Global Pavilion at The Stadium at PBIEC, home to the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), the benefit has the theme of “Solid Gold!” and will raise money toward funding the U.S. Dressage Team in their 2013 European tours. The tours are in preparation for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France.

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English Events Horse Happenings

PICK SIX CARRYOVER OF $94,395, TOTAL POOL ON THURSDAY SHOULD EXCEED $750,000

 ARCADIA , Calif. (March 10, 2013)—Well beaten going 6 ½ furlongs down the hillside turf course on Feb. 10, the Richard Mandella-trained Rumor outran her 6-1 odds in Sunday’s Grade III, $100,000 Las Flores Stakes, besting 4-5 favorite Teddy’s Promise by a half length while covering 6 ½ furlongs in 1:15.44 on a spectacular sunny day at Santa Anita.

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Events Horse Happenings Western

FIFTY-THOUSAND DOLLARS IS WITHIN REACH FOR RodeoHouston® BP SUPER SERIES V CHAMPIONS

MARCH 12, 2013 — HOUSTON — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — As future cowboys and cowgirls and nearly 70,000 fans watched from the stands, RodeoHouston BP Super Series V competitors showed they have the edge and move forward to the Semifinals. Tonight’s winners are one step closer to winning the $50,000 and being named 2013 RodeoHoustonChampions.

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Events Horse Happenings Western

PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour to “Rock on the River”

FORT MOHAVE, Ariz. – The national PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour is ready to “rock on the river” at the 2nd Annual Fort Mojave Classic March 23-24 on the banks of the Colorado River. In a unique partnership with the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe, 70 of the world’s top bull riders will converge on the Mojave Crossing Event Center in Arizona, just across the river from the AVI Resort and Casino, to compete for $58,000 in prize money.

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Charities Horse Happenings

Challenge of the Americas Gala Brings out the Stars to Benefit Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Wellington, FL- March 11, 2013- The Jim Brandon Center Equestrian Center was draped in a hue of pink as the venue played host to the Challenge of the Americas, a benefit for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through partner Play for P.I.N.K. The event came back stronger than ever after a year’s hiatus.

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English Events Horse Happenings

Audi Remains Undefeated, Knocks Off Alegria In USPA Piaget Gold Cup

WELLINGTON, FL-March 11, 2013-–Audi, finding its championship form, put on a winning display of polo Sunday with a 13-7 victory over Alegria in the USPA Piaget Gold Cup at International Polo Club Palm Beach.

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Events Horse Happenings Western

PRCA Weekly Press Release- March 11, 2013

 Elbow surgery sidelines Teel for 2-3 months

            COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Sometimes life can be just a little bit too much like a roller coaster ride.

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English Events Horse Happenings

Merrill Lynch Team International Takes Home Quadrille Title at 2013 Challenge of the Americas Presented by SSG Gloves

Wellington, FL – March 10, 2013 – 

Merrill Lynch Team International bested Purina Team USA in a thrilling battle for the title of quadrille champions at the 11th Challenge of the Americas Presented by SSG Gloves, held on Saturday evening at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center.

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English Events Horse Happenings

Audi Wins Sudden Death Thriller In USPA Piaget Gold Cup Opener Over Zorzal, 8-7

WELLINGTON, FL-March 7, 2013 – In a textbook polo finish, 10-goaler Gonzalito Pieres took the knock-in and drove to the other end of field to score the winning goal and lead Audi to a thrilling 8-7 sudden death victory over Zorzal on opening day of the USPA Piaget Gold Cup.