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Wellington, FL – January 20, 2015 – The Equine Couture and TuffRider brands are known for their fashion forward, high-performance products ideal for young riders, so when the opportunity to sponsor Sunday morning’s $25,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix was presented it came as the perfect fit.

(photo below:Kelli Cruciotti accepts the time honor and prize money, as well as a $500 Equine Couture and TuffRider gift certificate)

Equine Couture and TuffRider have previously sponsored the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), and brand owners Timmy and Laurie Sharma knew that they wanted to return in support of the circuit and the sport’s up-and-coming talent in 2015.

“We really loved and enjoyed every second of being a part of [WEF], and we really wanted to get involved with the circuit again this year,” Laurie said. “We are so excited especially to be a part of a grand prix with young riders like this. It’s just amazing for us to be a part of something with such talented riders. This is the equestrian capital of the world, so this is just a pure honor.”

Riding away with the winning honor in Sunday’s class, as well as a $500 Equine Couture and TuffRider gift certificate to be redeemed at Tack N Rider, was 17-year-old Kelli Cruciotti. She bested a 68-horse field and an 18-horse jump off before clinching the victory aboard Serenity Equestrian Venture’s Chamonix H.

(photo below: Kelli Cruciotti leads the victory gallop)
“It’s all because of sponsors like TuffRider and Equine Couture that we can do all this – that we can have the best prize money,” Cruciotti said. “It’s wonderful.”

Second place finisher Nicole Bellissimo echoed Cruciotti’s sentiments. “It’s a fantastic series,” she said. “Thank you to Artisan Farms and to TuffRider and Equine Couture for doing it because it’s really fantastic.”

Bellissimo claimed her second place spot aboard Bellissimo LLC’s VDL Bellefleur, while third place went to Sydney Shulman and her brand new mount Venice.

(photo below: Lucy Deslauriers and Hester clear the Equine Couture/TuffRider fence set in the center of the course)

All three young riders exemplify the incredible pool of young talent currently competing at WEF and the bright future of the equestrian sport – a future that the Sharmas and Equine Couture and TuffRider feel strongly about supporting.

In addition to the support of Sunday’s class, Equine Couture and TuffRider will be extending brand ambassadorship positions to some of the series top performing young riders.

(photo below: Laurie and Timmy Sharma of Equine Couture and TuffRider with the top three finishers, Nicole Bellissimo, Kelli Cruciotti and Sydney Shulman)

“We’ll be selecting from the winners of the series,” Timmy said. “We look forward to getting product input and ideas from the young riders on how we can improve our products, and

some of new things that we need to be doing.”

Click here for complete results from the $25,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix, presented by Equine Couture and TuffRider. For more information on the brands and to browse all products, visit www.breeches.com.

Wellington, FL – January 19, 2015 -The Ridge at Wellington’s Turf Tour is travelling to The Ridge for its third week of competition. This week’s events will take place on Wednesday, January 21 and Friday, January 23. This event will consist of two very exciting days of competition, with highlights including several Young Jumper Championship qualifying classes offered on Wednesday and a $15,000 1.40m Grand Prix on Friday.

Young horses will have the opportunity to compete this week at the Ridge at Wellington on the large Grand Prix field. In addition, The Ridge will be hosting a Young Jumper Symposium tomorrow from 4-6 p.m. that will talk about the training and proper course building for young horses. The Ridge at Wellington is proud to announce that Michel Ismalun, a member of the course design team from WEG 2014, will be presenting this clinic as well as designing this week’s young jumper courses.

Wednesday will have just under $5000 in prize money up for grabs in the 1.30-1.35m jumpers and an additional $3000 available in the Young Jumper division. There will be $15,000 in prize money offered in Friday’s 1.40m Grand Prix.

This Wednesday and Friday, The Ridge will welcome attendees to the third week of the Ridge at Wellington’s Turf Tour, a unique series designed to provide a change of venue for all riders, and develop young talent in both horses and riders. The series allows for a fresh experience outside of WEF and excels at a relaxed atmosphere with unrivaled hospitality.

On Wednesday, the sand ring will see horses and riders competing in 1.30-1.35m jumpers with an open card running from 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. The grand prix field will see low schooling and 5-year-old jumpers from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Medium schooling and 6 year-old jumpers will run from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. 7 & 8 year-old jumpers will run in the afternoon from 2 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Each division has two classes running concurrently with open cards.

The Young Jumper Division will have one class run as optimum time and a second class that will be a qualifier for Young Jumper Championships. The 5 & 6-year-old qualifying classes have $500 in prize money and the 7 & 8-year-old class offers $2000.

(Ben Maher and Diva captured the victory during the 2014 Wellington Turf held at The Ridge at Wellington on their grand prix turf field.)

Friday’s events promise to be exciting, with the $15,000 1.40m Grand Prix running in the Grand Prix field from 8 a.m. through 4:30 pm. The sand arena will see low and medium schooling jumpers with two classes running concurrently offered at each height. These schooling jumper classes will continue to be offered on Friday throughout the remainder of the Turf Tour.

The event is approaching quickly, so riders should get their entries in to avoid post-entry fees. Week three of the Ridge at Wellington’s Turf Tour will take place at The Ridge. The physical address is14415 Palm Beach Pt. Blvd Wellington.

Meadowbrook Horse Transport will provide transportation to and from the horse show and other locations throughout Wellington for both the Wednesday and Friday events. The transportation is a nominal fee of $50 per horse, and will be calculated into the final show fees. To make a reservation for one of the three pickup times: 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. please call Peter Tufano of Meadowbrook Horse Transport at (954) 415-7217, or call Nona Garson at (908) 500-0996.

For more information about the Ridge at Wellington please go to www.theridgefarm.com. For up-to-date information please follow the Ridge at Wellington on Facebook.

THE RIDGE AT WELLINGTON HORSE SHOW SERIES FAST FACTS

Events:

The Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour offers their popular 1.40m Invitational Grand Prix for its third year, with an open in gate format taking place once a week at beautiful venues throughout Wellington. The Ridge at Wellington Grand Prix Finale will take place March 27, 2015.

The Turf Tour also will host 1.30m-1.35m Jumpers every Wednesday beginning January 7, 2015 and running until March 18, 2015.

Young Jumper Classes and both Children’s/Senior Jumper Classics will find their home intermittently throughout the Wellington Turf Tour, running concurrently with the 1.30-1.35m and 1.40m Jumpers.

The Ridge at Wellington offers Equitation Shows every Tuesday of the month from January 6 – March 23, 2015. There will also be a series of schooling shows at the Ridge at Wellington for all experience levels.

Two USHJA International Hunter Derbies will take place February 6, 2015 and March 20, 2015.

What:

The Ridge at Wellington series includes several weeks of competition throughout the Winter Season with USEF Rated Equitation Shows. This winter will also feature five two-day schooling shows. The Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour will offer 1.30m-1.35m Jumpers, 1.40m Invitational Grand Prix, Young Jumpers, Children’s/Adult Classics, Masters Jumpers, Junior/Amateur Classics, two hunter derbies and the Pre-Green Incentive Stake.

Barn & Show Phone 561-791-1471 | Barn Fax 561-791-1543

Where:

The Ridge at Wellington

14415 Palm Beach Pt. Blvd

Wellington, FL, 33414

2015 Winter Schedule

Wellington Turf Tour:

1.40 Ridge at Wellington Invitational Grand Prix

Friday, January 9, 2015: Wolfstone Stables and Sales Inc.
Friday, January 16, 2015: International Polo Club Palm Beach
Friday, January 23, 2015: The Ridge at Wellington
Friday, January 30, 2015: International Polo Club Palm Beach
Saturday, February 7, 2015: TBA
Friday, February 13, 2015: International Polo Club Palm Beach
Friday, February 20, 2015: TBA
Friday, February 27, 2015: International Polo Club Palm Beach
Friday, March 6, 2015: TBA
Friday, March 13, 2015: TBA
Saturday, March 21, 2015: TBA
FINALE – Saturday, March 27, 2015

1.30m-1.35m Jumpers:

Wednesday, January 7, 2015: Wolfstone Stables and Sales Inc
Wednesday, January 14, 2015: International Polo Club Palm Beach
Wednesday, January 21, 2015: The Ridge at Wellington
Wednesday, January 28, 2015: International Polo Club Palm Beach
Wednesday, February 4, 2015: TBA
Wednesday, February 11, 2015: International Polo Club Palm Beach
Wednesday, February 18, 2015: TBA
Wednesday, February 25, 2015: International Polo Club Palm Beach
Wednesday, March 4, 2015: TBA
Wednesday, March 11, 2015: International Polo Club Palm Beach
Wednesday, March 18, 2015: TBA
Wednesday, March 25, 2015: International Polo Club Palm Beach

Young Jumpers:

Wednesday, January 21, 2015: The Ridge at Wellington
Wednesday, February 4, 2015: TBA
Wednesday, February 18, 2015: TBA
Wednesday, March 4, 2015: TBA

Low Junior/Amateur, Masters, & Child/Adult Jumper Classics:

Friday, January 16, 2015: International Polo Club Palm Beach
Friday, January 30, 2015: International Polo Club Palm Beach
Friday, February 6, 2015: TBA
Friday, February 27, 2015: International Polo Club Palm Beach
Friday, March 20, 2015: TBA

USHJA International & National Hunter Derbies/Pre-Green Incentive Stake:

Friday, February 6, 2015: The Ridge at Wellington
Friday, March 20, 2015: The Ridge at Wellington

PALM BEACH SERIES – Held at The Ridge at Wellington

December 13-14, January 10-11, February 14-15 and March 13-14

SATURDAY

Beginner Equitation

Beginner Hunter

Suitable Hunter Horse or Pony

Low Child/Adult Equitation

Low Child/Adult Hunter

M&S Bit O Straw Classic

Children’s/Adult Equitation

Children’s Pony Equitation

Children’s Hunter Horse/Pony

Adult Hunter

Adequan Open Hunter

SUNDAY

$500 M&S Child Adult Classic

Itty Bitty Jumpers

Low Schooling Jumper

Medium Schooling Jumper

Children’s /Adult Jumper

High Schooling Jumper

Open Jumper

2015 USEF RATED EQUITATION HORSE SHOWS

January 6, 13, 20, 27

February 3, 10, 17, 24

March 3, 10, 17, 24

Equisport Insurance USEF Pony Medal

WIHS Pony Equitation

USEF Adult Equitation

Ariat Adult Equitation

Farnam (M&S) Adult Medal

T.H.I.S. National Children’s Medal

Smartpak (M&S) Children’s Medal

WIHS Equitation

Platinum Performance USEF Show Jumping Talent Search

M&S Junior Medal

Pessoa USEF Hunter Seat Medal

ASPCA Maclay Horsemanship Class

Phelps Media Group Junior Medal

Cedar Street Advisors Adult Medal

Hours:
8:00am – 4 pm daily

Information:

Before Show – (561) 791-1471, Email: RidgeShows@aol.com
During Show – Telephone: (561) 791-1471, Fax: (561) 791-1543

Text: (908) 500-0996

Website: www.TheRidgeFarm.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/359668144211383/