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Kimberly Herslow’s Upper Creek Farm Offers Open Houses and Lars Petersen Clinic

Stockton, NJ – April 30, 2013 – Dressage trainer and competitor Kimberly Herslow’s Upper Creek Farm in Stockton, New Jersey, has several exciting events lined up in the coming weeks. Herslow, who just wrapped up a highly successful South Florida winter season with her own Rosmarin, will host a clinic with Lars Petersen on May 7-8 and welcome prospective clients for open houses on May 18 and June 8.

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Celebrate Oaks and Derby Days at Keeneland

LEXINGTON, KY (April 30, 2013) – Keeneland celebrates Kentucky Oaks and Derby Weekend, May 3-4, with a party to suit everyone’s style, whether it be a casual picnic in the paddock or a hip cocktail party in the clubhouse.

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PRCA Weekly Press Release- April 29, 2013

CLOVIS, Calif. – Cody Wright continued his dominant 2013 campaign at the Clovis Rodeo Arena on April 28 when he scored 86 points on Burch Rodeo Company’s Friendly Fire to earn $5,615.

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Madden and Simon win opening competition for USA

America’s Beezie Madden and Simon won the first competition of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final 2013 at Gothenburg, Sweden tonight. In a field of 39 starters from 17 countries, the 49-year-old from Cazenovia, New York produced the quickest run when 17th to go with the Dutch-bred gelding Simon, stopping the clock in 62.28 seconds to set a target that could not be bettered.

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Nicholson Rides To Early Lead at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Land Rover

Lexington, KY, April 25, 2013 — Andrew Nicholson of New Zealand guided Calico Joe to the best score (40.8 penalties) on the first day of dressage at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Land Rover. Becky Holder of the United States, on Can’t Fire Me (44.2), stands second, and Shandiss McDonald of Canada, on Rockfield Grant Juan (45.7), stands third.

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RODEO TO STAMPEDE INTO FRANKLIN

FRANKLIN, TENN.  (April 23, 2013)  – Get ready Middle Tennessee! For the 64th year, the Franklin Rodeo stampedes into town complete with cowboys and cowgirls, bulls and horses and all the pageantry and tradition of rodeo and the old west!!

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SANTA ANITA CONCLUDES 76TH WINTER/SPRING MEET UP IN ALL-SOURCES HANDLE, INCLUDING STRONG INCREASE IN ADW

ARCADIA, Calif. (April 21, 2013)—Santa Anita Park, which will again host the two-day Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Nov. 1 & 2, concluded its 76thwinter/spring meeting on Sunday with  overall handle up four percent.  The increase was fueled, in part, by strong gains in Account Deposit Wagering (ADW) handle through its 71-day meet which began on Dec. 26.

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HSBC FEI Classics™ 2012/2013: Spotlight on Andrew Nicholson at Kentucky

All eyes will be on Andrew Nicholson (NZL) this weekend as he heads for the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event (USA) on 25-28 April to try to extend his lead in the HSBC FEI Classics™ 2012/2013 series.

Nicholson enjoyed a remarkable run of success last autumn, winning Burghley CCI4* (GBR), Blenheim CIC3* (GBR), Boekelo CCI3* (NED) and Pau CCI4* (FRA) in quick succession to take the world number one slot in the HSBC Rankings.

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English Events Horse Happenings

HSBC FEI Classics™ 2012/2013: Spotlight on Andrew Nicholson at Kentucky

All eyes will be on Andrew Nicholson (NZL) this weekend as he heads for the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event (USA) on 25-28 April to try to extend his lead in the HSBC FEI Classics™ 2012/2013 series.

Nicholson enjoyed a remarkable run of success last autumn, winning Burghley CCI4* (GBR), Blenheim CIC3* (GBR), Boekelo CCI3* (NED) and Pau CCI4* (FRA) in quick succession to take the world number one slot in the HSBC Rankings.

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ELG/Psycho Bunny Wins Palm City Open; Andrew Seibert Named MVP At Grand Champions Polo Club

WELLINGTON, FL-April 23, 2013—Andrew Seibert was all smiles when he climbed off his horse, walked into the players’ tent and started congratulating his ELG/Psycho Bunny teammates.Not only did ELG/Psycho Bunny defeat Elangani, 8-6, in championship final of the spring season-opening Palm City Open at Grand Champions Polo Club on Sunday, but Seibert won his first-ever Most Valuable Player award.