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Competition gallops into mid-season stretchThe season has been going by faster than a

group of polo ponies thundering down the field.

In case you missed out on the exciting com-

petition featured in January, here are some the

highlights.

•Laura Kraut and Cedric jumped to victory in

the $125,000 Trump Invitational Grand Prix at

Mar-a-Lago overlooking the Intracoastal Water-

way in Palm Beach.

•Casablanca defeated Villa del Lago 13-11 to

win the Herbie Pennell

Cup at International Polo

Club Palm Beach. MVP

went to Miguel Novillo

Astrada.

•Nearly 4,000 spectators

packed the house at the

Palm Beach International

Equestrian Center on Jan.

10 to watch the men and

women duel for bragging

rights as the winners of this year’s edition of the

$75,000 Battle of the Sexes. The women had won

the competition for six consecutive years, but

settled for a tie in the end after several rounds of

competition.

•Orchard Hill defeated Villa del Lago 15-13 in

the Joe Barry Cup Final.

•Georgina Bloomberg guided Gotham Enter-

prizes LLC’s 11-year-old Brandenburg mare, Lilli, to

win the $127,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI 3 Jan.

24 at the Winter Equestrian Festival.

•Lars Petersen and Mariett, a 1998 Danish

Warmblood mare, rose to the top of the Adequan

Global Dressage Festival “Friday Night Stars” FEI

Grand Prix Freestyle class on Jan. 23.

•The Great Charity Challenge gave out thou-

sands of dollars to support local charities on Feb.

7.

But there’s much more action ahead with the

Ylvisaker Cup wrapping up Feb. 22 at the Interna-

tional Polo Club Palm Beach and the Iglehart Cup

beginning Feb. 21.

The Palm Beach Dressage Derby is returning

for the second year March 5 to 8 at the Adequan

Global Dressage Festival.

Grand Prix fans are looking forward to the

$372,000 Suncast Grand Prix CSI 5 on Feb. 21 and

the $372,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI-W 5

on March 7.

In this month’s issue of Polo/Equestrian 2015

magazine by Forum Publishing Group, which

produces the weekly community newspaper, Live

Wellington, we’ll take an in-depth look into some

is fabulous. It’s the truly the place to see and be

seen in the western communities.

While our friends and family are freezing up

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to watch some of the best equestrian competition

in the world.

of the recent competition through stories and

photos. And we’ll look forward to some upcom-

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Riders from around the world are competing for titles in front of thousands of spectators at The

Winter Equestrian Festival through March 29 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

The festival is offering the largest purse of its 36-year run.

“We’ve increased the prize money to $8 million,” said Michael Stone, president of Equestrian

Sport Productions, which oversees the festival and the equestrian center. “Last year it was just over

$7 million.”

The top events draw about 12,000. Each week 2,500 horses are on the grounds ready to run.

Highlights of the Winter Equestrian Festival include four weeks of CSI 5* competition with two

FEI World Cup qualifying events.

The FEI Nations Cup takes place Feb. 27. The popular team competition brings horses and riders

from around the globe. The Nations Cup offers even more prize money this year with a boost up

to $100,000.

The equestrian center creates a convivial atmosphere with shopping, eateries and family activi-

ties. More than 100 retail outlets circle the show ground’s perimeter.

“The shops sell horse equipment and fashion items – everything from Hermes to a local guy

selling T-shirts,” Stone said. ”We have a variety of food options: burgers, Mexican and more upscale.

Or just come and have popcorn and watch the show.”

At the Saturday Night Lights series families will find pony rides, petting zoos and face painting.

Meagan Nusz, above,

and Gemma

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Wellington equestrian

Realty Grand Prix CSI

2 at the International

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in Wellington

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A revolving playbill of acts such as jugglers, fire-eaters and magicians keep the entertainment

fresh.

General admission is free. There is a $20 parking fee per vehicle. Folks often bring as many

as they can load in the car, Stone said.

“As a competition, it’s nice to have an atmosphere with spectators around,” King said. “It’s

nice to have a crowd and the energy level with top professionals across the board.”

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The Equus Foundation is putting on its inaugural Fête Cheval

Étoile. It’s a Best Performance Team Invitational event that’s part

of the Best Performance Competition.

The competition is an annual joint program of the United

States Equestrian Federation and the Equus Foundation, a

nonprofit that rewards competitive excellence and supports for

horse welfare.

At the event, teams of grand prix riders will compete over a

jumper course.

They are scored on style and performance by renowned

judges George Morris and Katie Prudent. Riders include Jessica

Springsteen, Beezie Madden, Georgina Bloomberg and McLain

Ward.

The Fête Cheval Étoile kicks off with dinner and cocktails at

the International Club in the Palm Beach International Equestri-

an Center in Wellington on Feb. 20. In addition, the 2015 Horse

Stars Hall of Fame inductees will be honored.

Proceeds benefit the Westport, Conn.-based foundation. It

was founded in 2002 on the belief that horses have a positive

impact in our everyday lives.

“We’re all about how horses move people beyond their

boundaries,” said executive director Shannon Coakley. “Our

model for the event is the better you ride, the better it is for the

horse.”

Equus strives to support horse charities nationwide to

improve the lives of horses and enable the therapeutic use of

horses. Its tagline is “Helping Horses Heal People.”

“There are way too many unwanted horses in the world. We

encourage horses to be rescued, rehabilitated and retrained,

either as therapy horses, for a job in sports or for a new life in

another area,” Coakley said.

Among the foundation’s goals is to provide support to equine

charities through grants.

It has awarded nearly $3 million in grants for horse rescue

and rehabilitation related endeavors.

Grants also support horsemanship programs and equine-as-

sisted activities and therapies serving people with special needs.

Equus operates an alliance to provide education and services

the benefit the equine community and promotes advocacy and

volunteerism.

The foundation offers management to equine charities

through a review of their operations.

In 2009, the Equus Foundation founded the Horse Stars

Hall of Fame in partnership with the United States Equestrian

Foundation. Horses are inducted for their personalities and ac-

complishments.

“The Horse Stars Hall of Fame is made up of sport horses as

well as the athletes. We consider the horses on the other side

humanitarian horses. Those are the therapy horses, Coakley

said.” They can be viewed on HorseStarHallofFame.org.

“Our mission overall is dedicated to improve the quality of

life for horses,” she said.

The Fete Cheval Etoile takes place at 6 p.m. Feb. 20 at the

Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, 3400 Equestrian

Club Drive, in Wellington. Tickets start at $250; tables are avail-

able.

Call Coakley at 203-259-1550 or visit EquusFoundation.org

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What: 2015 International Polo Club Palm Beach’s 12th Season,

which opened Jan. 4 and concludes 16 weeks later with the USPA

Maserati 111th U.S. Open Polo Championship final on April 19.

Facility: International Polo Club Palm Beach, 3667 120th Ave. S,

Wellington

A variety or ticket and hospitality options are available, includ-

ing deluxe field side Sunday Brunch, in the newly built Pavilion,

viewing options from private boxes and grand stands, as well as

a more casual field side experience in lawn seating and popular

tailgating spots.

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*Player’s ranking: All players are rated on a scale of -2 to 10, with 10 being the best. This rating is based on the player’s

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AUDIMarc Ganzi 1

Nic Roldan 8

Freddie Mannix 6

Lucsa Lalor 5

COCA-COLA Gillian Johnston 2

Sugar Erskine 6

Julio Arellano 8

Mason Wroe 4

CT ENERGIAAlessandro Bazzoni 2

Kris Kampsen 6

Joao Paulo Ganon 7

Nick Manifold 5

ENIGMAJerome Wirth 1

Jeff Hall 7

Matias MacDonough 7

Carlucho Arellano 5

FLIGHT OPTIONSMelissa Ganzi A

Juan Bollini 5

Miguel Astrada 9

Guille Aguero 6

GATEWAY MERCHANTS (YLVISAKER) Scott Swerdlin 1

Luis Escobar 6

Mariano Obregon 7

Malcolm Borwick 6

LECHUZA CARACASVictor Vargas 1

Marcos Alberdi 3

Martin Espain 6

Juan Martin Nero 10

LUCCHESE John Muse A

Andres Weisz 4

Magoo Laprida 8

Nico Pieres 8

ORCHARD HILLSteve Van Andel A

Lucas Criado 8

Facundo Pieres 10

Remy Du Celliee Muller 2

TONKAWAJeff Hildebrand A

Gonzalo Deltour 7

Inaki Laprida 7

Jeff Blake 6

VALIENTE (YLVISKAER)Bob Jornayvaz 2

Santi Torres 7

Sapo Caset 10

Rob Jornayvaz 1

VILLA DEL LAGO Jim Zenni A

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usual dinner crowd. Every Wednesday night from 7:30 to 10 p.m. until March 4, the restaurant has

American Equestrians Got Talent auditions.

The talent contest is a new part of this year’s third annual East Coast fundraiser, which was

started two years ago by U.S. Dressage Team Chef d’Equipe, Robert Dover.

The talent show and the fundraiser all helps raise funds for USEF High Performance Dressage

programs through the United States Equestrian Team Foundation.

“The needs of the athletes and the program are very expensive,” Dover said. “It’s so expensive that

there was a short fall from the foundation and what we needed to achieve our goals two years

ago. So I made this up to raise the difference.”

The USET Foundation helps provide funding for the High Performance competition, training,

coaching, travel and educational needs of America’s elite and developing athletes and horses, ac-

cording to its website.

“This year is a little different,” Dover said. “Two years ago was Solid Gold and that was a vocal tal-

ent contest. Last year it was Solid Gold Dancers, and contestants competed in ballroom dancing.”

Each week, contestants perform their talent on stage in front of family, friends and restaurant

patrons. Three judges then offer some critiques but it’s the audience who chooses the winner

through applause.

A winner is named and given a prize of $500 sponsored by Psdressage.com.

The winner then moves on to the final competition for the title of America’s Most Talented

Equestrian, to take place March 15 at the Global Dressage Festival show grounds and will receive

a grand prize valued at no less than $5,000.

“I think anything that we can do to raise funds for the USET and the promotion and development

of dressage I am gamed to participate in,” said Rick Rockefeller-Silvia, who sang and also com-

petes in dressage.

Most of the people competing sang for the crowd but a few people did something different like

Alana Bernhardt who showed and taught some basic yoga techniques. The talent contest was not

the only change to this year’s fundraiser event.

“If the winner of the talent show comes from any of the other discipline, called FEI (Federation

Equestre Internationale), then 10 percent of the funds raised will go to their discipline’s high

performance program,” Dover said. “However, if the winner comes from polo, for example, they

will still get the prize money but the 10 percent of the winnings wouldn’t go to polo but an FEI

sport of the winners choosing.”

The final show, with all the winners of the past weeks, will be March 15 at The Stadium at PBIEC

(Global Dressage Festival show grounds), 13500 South Shore Blvd., Wellington.

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20-GOAL TOURNAMENTS

*Herbie Pennell Cup - Jan. 4– Opening Day

*Joe Barry Memorial Cup - Jan. 4-25: The Joe Barry Memorial Cup is named after Ameri-

can polo legend Joe Barry, who died on May 18, 2002 at the age of 58. Born and raised in

Texas, he achieved a 9-goal rating and dominated polo in the United States in the 1960s and

1970s. Barry won six U.S. Open Championships, three Gold Cups, three Silver Cups as well

as the Coronation and Camacho Cup trophies. One of the greatest No.4s in polo history, Joe

Barry was elected to the Polo Hall of Fame in 1999.

*Ylvisaker Cup - Jan. 28-Feb. 22: The Ylvisaker Cup is named in honor of William T. “Bill”

Ylvisaker, a polo pioneer who founded Palm Beach Polo and Country Club in the late 1970s,

bringing the sport to the forefront in Palm Beach County. A former chairman of the USPA,

Ylvisaker was elected into the Polo Hall of Fame in 1996. Ylvisaker has won numerous major

polo tournaments, including the prestigious U.S. Open in 1972.

* Iglehart Cup - Feb. 21-March 7:The Iglehart Cup is played in honor of Stewart and

Phillip Iglehart of one of polo’s leading families during the 1990s. Stewart played on the USA

team in 1939 and won the prestigious Westchester Cup against England. This match was

played on American soil for the first time since that victory on Feb. 21, 2009 at the Interna-

tional Polo Club. Phillip Iglehart played on numerous championship polo teams and was

instrumental in founding the Polo Museum and Hall of Fame.

26-GOAL TOURNAMENTS

*USPA C.V. Whitney Cup - Feb. 15-March 1: This tournament is named for Cornelius

Vanderbilt Whitney, who along with his brother John Hay Whitney were important polo

patrons in the 1930s. Son of Hall of Fame patron Harry Payne Whitney, C.V. was an active

competitor with three wins in the U.S. Open (two of them against his brother), and a

renowned owner and breeder of thoroughbred racehorses.

*USPA Piaget Gold Cup - March 4-22: The prestigious USPA Gold Cup, first played in

1974, is a symbol of professionalism, good sportsmanship and high goal polo at its finest.

First introduced at Oakbrook Polo Club in Illinois, it then headed north to Milwaukee Polo

Club in 1975 and remained there until 1978. After moving south in 1979, the USPA Gold Cup

continued a 17-year stretch at Palm Beach Polo and Country Club, only to move to

Boca Raton at Royal Palm Polo & Sports Club in 1996. In 2002, the USPA Gold

Cup headed back north to Greenwich Polo Club where play resumed until 2004. Aiken,

S.C. then hosted the Gold Cup in 2005 and 2006. Now International Polo Club Palm Beach

hosts this prestigious polo championship tournament.

*Maserati 111th U.S. Open Polo Championship - March 25-April 19: The US Open

Polo Championship is considered one of the three most important tournaments in the

world. Established in 1904, the 2009 US Open Polo Championship was played again this year

at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, making it a six-time host. Seven teams entered the

tournament and the field promised to be one of the most competitive in the tournament’s

history. Historically, the US Open Polo Championship has always been the grand prize of

polo in North America.

MEDIUM-GOAL TOURNAMENTS

*American Series 14-18 Goal – March 1 – April 4: Participating teams are required to

have 3 American players in their lineup. The definition of an American player for this tourna-

ment is the same as the USPA requires for situations involving the American Rule.

2015 POLO TOuRNaMeNT CaLeNDaR

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In Palm beach, nothing trumps the Trump InvitationaljoAnie [email protected]

The scene at Donald Trump’s The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach Jan. 4

was nothing short of something straight out of “The Great Gatsby.” Nearly a

million dollars worth of cars including a Range Rover, Rolls Royce and Ferrari

458 lined the lawn leading up to the posh white tents that overlooked the

equestrian field where the best jumpers in the world would be competing.

Laura Kraut (USA) and Cedric took the top prize of $125,000, winning the

event.

Dozens of bottles of Perrier-Jouët champagne sat beneath an ice sculpture

of frozen roses as Palm Beach’s most elite families walked the red carpet to

support the 2015 Great Charity Challenge presented by Fidelity Investments,

which took place Feb. 7 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

Now in its sixth year, the Great Charity Challenge has raised more than

$6.2 for more than 100 local charities. The creators of the Great Charity Chal-

lenge, Paige Bellissimo and Katherine Bellissimo, were also on deck to talk

about what being involved with the Trump Invitational means to them.

“Several years ago, we were watching the news and the Madoff incident

had just happened,” Paige Bellissimo said. “A lot of local charities were suf-

fering because people had been hit so hard financially. When people are in

financial trouble, they tend to support the larger charities and the smaller

ones really get no help. We wanted to create a family event that was fun and

inspired the spirit of giving again. This event is great because you’re riding

for a cause much bigger than yourself.”

Her father, Mark Bellissimo, was also in on the action posing for photos

with Trump, with whom he collaborated to put on the event. Several chari-

ties’ names were drawn at the Trump Invitational and will receive support

through the event this year including the Gratitude House, C.R.O.S. Min-

istries, Take Stock in Children of Palm Beach County and Leadership Palm

Beach County.

Servers passed out mimosas and hors d’oeuvres while Bill Gates’ daughter Jennifer Gates

and Alexandra Crown posed for photos before jumping their champion horses at the $125,000

Trump Invitational Grand Prix, presented by Rolex, overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. For-

mer New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s daughter Georgina Bloomberg and Paige Johnson,

daughter of BET founders Bob and Sheila Johnson, were also on the field jumping their horses.

But in true Trump style, patrons of the event were treated like royalty. A buffet was on display

rivaling something Marie Antoinette would’ve put on at Versailles.

Shrimp the size of lobsters, Belgian waffles, roast turkey and a raw bar were among the many

brunch options from which to choose. The dessert table was a sugar-fueled fantasy offering

banana cream pie, red velvet cake, carrot cake, chocolate mousse, caramel tarts, fruit tarts and the

Trump chocolate cake - a sinfully sweet chocolate-on-chocolate layer cake that was as rich as the

man who inspired it.

Trump’s wife Melania and son Barron were also present for the festivities. Melania Trump, who

looked flawless in a white lace Dolce and Gabbana dress, python Louboutins and smelled like

heaven sporting Dolce and Gabbana perfume, admits she’s never been one for making new year’s

resolutions.

“I like to live everyday to the fullest and see what it brings,” she said. “Taking care of myself, my

husband and my family are my priorities along with keeping great nutrition.”

Speaking of her husband, I was anxious to make my way over to The Donald myself. The real

estate mogul just launched “Celebrity Apprentice 7,” which debuted Jan. 4 on NBC. I was curious

if one of the most successful businessmen on the planet made any resolutions.

“My new year’s resolution is to keep it going,” Trump said. “Everything is going great.”

Margie engle and Indigo compete in the $125,000 Trump Invitational Grand Prix

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Quentin Judge takes Double H farm and his career to new heightsjoAnie [email protected]

For Quentin Judge, home is where the horses are. The 28-year-old began competing

12 years ago and is now one of the most impressive riders on the equestrian scene,

running Double H Farm in Wellington and Connecticut with his wife Cayce Harrison

and competing in Buenos Aires in 2012 where he helped the U.S. win the Nations

Cup.

“I started competing around age 16,” Judge said. “At age 13, I started riding horses in

Chicago, which is where I grew up.”

At 6-foot-2, Judge is one of the taller riders in the circuit and a powerful sight to see

out on the course.

“I’ve always loved horses and competing,” Judge said. “As I’ve continued to move up

in the ranks, it’s been really exciting in this ever-changing sport.”

Due to his height, Judge admits he has to work harder than most to maintain a sleek

physique to be a show jumper.

“I work out four to five times a week doing cardio, Pilates and weight training,”

Judge said. “Then I’m on my horse four and a half to five hours a day. I arrive at the

barn at 5 a.m. and I’m there until 6 p.m.”

In 2008, he began working for Double H Farm, which includes breeding, buying

and selling horses, as well as supporting international show jumpers. His life would

never be the same after meeting and falling in love with Harrison, whose family owns

Double H.

She competed as a junior but is now in full support of her husband’s career and

runs the barn with him.

“The most challenging part is the details,” Judge said. “With show jumping, you can

win or lose by hundredths of a second. Working on my horse’s fitness and my own

fitness is always a priority. There’s always something you can do better.”

Judge works closely with his wife and deeply values her advice and opinions when

it comes to his horses and career.

“My wife and I really enjoy traveling and we travel to great places while I’m competing,” he

said. “In the spring and summer, we compete in Canada and Europe. The weather can get challeng-

ing riding in the rain or snow. You have to be tough to do this sport. I competed in a show where

snow had to be hand-shoveled twice off the Grand Prix course in Canada.”

Although running the farm and competing is basically a 24-7 operation, Judge said he and his

wife always make an effort to make time for each other and some cultural down time.

“We were in Spain this summer and wherever we travel, we try to arrive a day early and leave a

day late so we have some time to soak in some cultural experiences,” Judge said.

Growing up loving the movie “The Black Stallion,” Judge admits he always dreamed of the day

he’d get to ride a stallion of his own. His horse HH Copin van de Broy has had a tremendous im-

pact on his heart and his career. The 13-year-old Belgian Warmblood Stallion has made him change

his career goals.

“This horse is very special to me,” Judge said. “He has shown me what’s achievable for me in

this sport and really brought out my best.”

Unlike race horses whose careers peak around 2 to 3 years old, top show jumping horses don’t

peak until 9 or 10 years old.

“They take a lot of time, years and work to get them where they need to be,” Judge said. “And

these horses have flown to more countries than most people. They’ll be in California for a race

one day and Monaco the next.”

As Judge continues to compete in the best show-jumping competitions in the world, he gains

inspiration from riders such as Ian Millar, a 68-year-old, two-time winner of the Show Jumping

World Cup and Olympic silver medalist who is still competing.

“I’d like to still be competing when I’m in my 50s,” Judge said.

Off the field, Judge, who could easily double as a Ralph Lauren model, said his style is clean and

always built to travel.

“I wear a lot of Rag & Bone and Opening Ceremony,” Judge said. “But I also appreciate the

classic equestrian brands such as Hermes and Gucci.”

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The Adequan Global Dressage Festival is happening through March 29 at The Stadium at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, 13500 South Shore Blvd., in Wellington.

Spokeswoman Jennifer Wood recently talked about the details behind this year’s festival featuring the world’s largest international and national dressage circuit.

What are some of the highlights of the Global Dressage Festival this year?

“Two of the big highlights, competition-wise, this year at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival are the CDI 5* Feb. 5 to 8, presented by Diamante Farms and Wellington Equestrian Realty, and the CDIO Nations Cup March 25 to 28, presented by Stillpoint Farm. The CDI 5* is the highest possible international rating for dressage competition, so it will be a highly competitive week. The Nations Cup is the only non-championship team event held in the Western Hemisphere. Teams of riders compete for their countries in this patriotic event, and it is the last team competition for riders before July’s Pan American Games in Toronto. There are also four World Cup qualifying events throughout the circuit. Riders can gain points to compete at the FEI World Cup Dressage Finals, which are held this year in Las Vegas in April.”

How is the festival different from previous years?“This year there are 10 weeks of competition — seven CDI

Global Dressage festival underway at The StadiumjoAnie [email protected]

Kasey Perry, left, and Leah Wilson compete in the friday Night Stars portion of the adequan Global Dressage festival at The Stadium at Palm beach International eques-

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international events and three smaller national events. We are awarding $650,000 in prize money compared to $400,000 last year, making it the biggest dressage circuit in the world.”

For people who have never attended, what can they expect?

“Dressage is a beautiful sport to watch. Riders and horses train for years together in order to gain a trust and partnership. Riders will have invisible cues to the horses to make them perform certain movements. The Friday Night Stars series of events feature the musical freestyles, where riders choreograph their own test to music. Some riders use really fun, current pop music and the crowd can really enjoy seeing the horses ‘dance’ to the music.”

In addition to dressage competitions, are they other vendors, live music or entertainment?

“Yes, there are a variety of equestrian vendors and more, including the official AGDF souvenir booth. During Friday Night Stars, there are always fun exhibitions and live music. Plus, general admission and parking are free so it’s an easy and affordable way to spend a night out in Wellington with your family.”

For information, call 561-793-5867, or visit GlobalDressageFestival.net.

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•Feb. 14-15: AGDF 6 Dressage National•Feb. 19-22: AGDF 7 Dressage CDI 4*/3*/1*/U25/Y/J/PPresented by Dutta Corp. & Havensafe FarmAGDF Grand Prix Freestyle on Feb. 20•March 5-8: AGDF 9 Dressage CDI W/1*/U25/Y/J/PPresented by Everglades Dressage & Peacock RidgePalm Beach Dressage DerbyAGDF Grand Prix Freestyle on March 6•March 12-15: AGDF 10 Dressage CDI W/3*/1*/U25/Y/J/PPresented by Today’s Equestrian and Mike & Roz CollinsFlorida Youth Dressage ChampionshipsSGDF Grand Prix Freestyle on March 13•March 21-22: AGDF 11 Dressage National•March 25-28: AGDF 12 Dressage CDIO 3*/3*/1*/U25/Y/J/PPresented by Stillpoint FarmDressage Nations CupAGDF Grand Prix Freestyle on March 27

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Teams looking forward to u.S. Open competitionY.A. teitelbAuM

Special Correspondent

There are a lot of questions for every team entered in the U.S.

Open with no clear-cut favorite as the most prestigious tournament

in North America begins in late March at International Polo Club

Palm Beach.

At least eight teams have entered the tournament, with the final

scheduled for 3 p.m. April 19 at the Engel & Volkers Field.

Defending champion Alegria returns with its core intact – 9-goal-

ers Mariano Aguerre and Hilario Ulloa and patron Julian Mannix,

whose handicap was raised from 3 to 4 goals. Their fourth player

will need to contribute, especially defensively, if Alegria is to repeat.

Valiente, with Adolfo Cambiaso, is usually the prohibitive favorite

because of their horsepower and Cambiaso’s prowess. Cambiaso,

generally acknowledged as the world’s greatest player, has won

six U.S. Opens, the last one in 2012. He exploded on the scene as

a teenager in 1991 at Palm Beach Polo and will turn 40 on April

15. Cambiaso became the youngest 10-goaler in the history of the

sport at 17.

The most intriguing contender is Orchard Hill, which has put

together perhaps the top one-two punch of all the teams with

10-goaler Facundo Pieres and 9-goaler Polito Pieres joining forces.

Their offensive prowess is unmatched among the eight teams and

the cousins have instant chemistry. They were the top two scor-

ers during the competitive Joe Barry Memorial Cup, leading their

respective teams to the final. Facundo Pieres, the second youngest

player to achieve a 10-goal handicap, turns 29 on May 19. He has

won three U.S. Open championships.

Orchard Hill has been to three finals, the last time in 2006, but

hasn’t really threatened since then, winning just four of 17 games

over the last five U.S. Open tournaments. With the new lineup,

patron Steve Van Andel is hoping for a positive change.

Either Cambiaso or Facundo Pieres have led their team to the

U.S. Open final in each of the last three years. Pieres won it in 2013

and 2012 while Cambiaso’s teams lost in the final in 2014 and 2013.

In last year’s U.S. Open, 10 of the 17 games were decided by one

goal, including the final when Alegria topped Valiente in overtime,

making offense a key ingredient to success.

Other teams entered include multiple former champions. Vic-

tor Vargas’ Lechuza Caracas, who captured the 2011 title, is led

by 10-goaler Juan Martin Nero and 8-goaler Nico Pieres. Gillian

Johnston’s Coca-Cola, who won the 2002 crown, is led by 10-goaler

Pelon Stirling and Wellington’s Julio Arellano, and Audi, which

won the 2009 title, is led by patron Marc Ganzi of Wellington and

10-goaler Gonzalito Pieres. FlexJet, featuring patron Melissa Ganzi

of Wellington and 9-goaler Miguel Novillo Astrada, and Camilo

Bautista’s Las Monjitas, the 2006 champion, led by 9-goaler Eduardo

Novillo Astrada, round out the field.

Games are open to everyone. Tickets for the Sunday games at the

Engel & Volkers stadium field begin at $10 for general admission.

Lawn seats are $20 for the ends and $30 for the center. Tickets may

be purchased by calling 561-282-5334 or visiting InternationalPolo-

Club.com.

above, adolfo Cambiaso, of team Valiente and the number one ranked polo player in the world, com-petes in the uSPa Maserati 109th u.S. Open Polo Cham-pionship at the International Polo Club Palm beach in Wellington on april 21,

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bottom, facundo Pieres, of Orchard Hill, left, and Polito Pieres, of Villa Del Lago, play in the finale of the Joe barry Cup at the Interna-tional Club of Palm beach in Wellington on Jan. 25.

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Argentine 8-goaler Lucas Criado has played for Orchard Hill patron Steve Van Andel for the

last nine years. They have come close to winning it all several times but had never won a cham-

pionship together.

That streak ended when Van Andel, Criado and Orchard Hill registered their first tournament

title in more than 10 years when they defeated Villa del Lago 15-13 in the Joe Barry Memorial

Cup final at International Polo Club Palm Beach on Jan. 25. It was Van Andel and Orchard Hill’s

first championship since IPC opened in 2004.

“He deserves it,” said Criado, who scored two crucial second-half goals to help Orchard Hill

(5-0). “He’s a really nice guy and the group that he has is really nice. I enjoy every season here a

lot with them. I’m happy because he (Van Andel) looks really happy now.”

Despite never lifting a trophy over his head in triumph all those years, Van Andel never

thought of quitting the sport.

“I love the horses, I love playing,” said Van Andel, whose team has reached three U.S. Open

finals. “For me, it’s a lot of fun, so win or lose, I love playing. But it is more fun to win.”

Ten-goaler Facundo Pieres, the second youngest player in the history of the sport to reach 10

goals, led Orchard Hill with 12 goals, including several highlight-reel shots.

Pieres and his cousin, Polito, who plays for Villa del Lago, put on a show for the large crowd.

Facundo Pieres finished as the tournament’s leading scorer with 57 goals in five games. Polito

Pieres, who led Villa del Lago with nine goals, finished second with 46 goals. They will be team-

mates on Orchard Hill for the 26-goal season in March and April.

“I was more happy for him (Van Andel) to win this tournament than I am for me,” said Fac-

undo Pieres, who was named the MVP. “He (Van Andel) was really happy.”

Villa del Lago scored four consecutive goals in the fourth chukker to take a 10-7 lead before

Orchard Hill righted itself and took command again. Facundo Pieres scored on a breakaway with

2:11 left in the game to give Orchard Hill a 15-13 advantage.

Villa del Lago missed an opportunity in the final 65 seconds when Polito Pieres missed a

60-yard penalty shot wide right with 1:05 remaining. On the ensuing knock-in, Facundo Pieres

dribbled out the remaining seconds to clinch the victory.

“What a great way to start the season, not only start it with a good team that has played hard,

but to win the first tournament,” said Van Andel. “For me, it’s a first. All the years that I’ve played

here, I’ve never started like this and we now have a really optimistic season left.”

Julian de Lusarreta, of Villa Del Lago, plays in the finale of the Joe barry Cup at the Interna-tional Club of Palm beach in Wellington on Jan. 25.

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The festival takes place through March 29 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, 3401 Equestrian Club Drive, unless otherwise noted. According to Equestrian Sport Productions, which owns the center and produces the festival, the event involves 5,000 horses and 2,800 riders from 50 states and 31 countries.

The main event, Saturday Night Lights, is at 7 p.m. every Satur-day. Some events as noted will take place at The Stadium at PBIEC, corner of South Shore Boulevard and Pierson Road.

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WEEK 6Feb. 13$85,000 Salamander Hotels & Resorts Grand Prix CSI 3* (All day - The Stadium)

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$34,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Series class (The Stadium)

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WEEK 7 Feb. 20Fete Cheval EtoileCocktails and dinner – Best Performance Team Invita-tional. 2015 Horse Stars Hall of Fame inductees. Event benefits the EQUUS Foundation. Call 203-259-1550 or equusfoundation.org/fete.

Feb. 21$372,000 Suncast CSI 5* Grand PrixEnjoy an evening under the stars cheering on world-class riders and horses as they race against the clock over the intricate jumping course. Live music and entertainment for all the family.

WEEK 8 Feb. 27FEI Nations Cup This exciting team competition brings horses and riders from around the globe to compete on Wellington’s in-ternational stage in an impressive night of top sport. The Nations Cup will feature even more prize money this year with an increase up to $100,000.

2015 Winter equestrian festival

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Feb. 28 $25,000 Nutrena Jumper Classic – All day

Hollow Creek CH/JR/YR Nations Cup Enjoy an evening of what will be an exciting competition between young riders of many countries, the future Olym-pians of the equestrian world.

WEEK 9 March 7$372,000 Grand Prix CSI W 5* presented by Douglas Elli-man

WEEK 10 March 14$127,000 CSI 3* Horseware Ireland Grand PrixEnjoy a family night out, children’s fair, Venetian Carousel, live music and world class show jumping.

WEEK 11 March 21$127,000 Engel & Volkers Grand Prix CSI 4*

March 22$50,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series Final (The Stadium)

$85,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic (The Stadium)

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March 29$50,000 International Hunter Derby Finale Grass

David blake competes in the $75,000 battle of the Sexes during the Winter equestrian festival at the Palm beach

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Winter equestrian festival fast factsWhat: Winter Equestrian Festival 2015 The 12-week event, which runs through March 29, awards over $6 million in prize money and hosts 5,000 horses and 2,800 riders from 50 states and 31 countries. During WEF, spectators can enjoy Saturday Night Lights every Saturday evening beginning at 6 p.m. Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC and Wellington Equestrian Partners run the Winter Equestrian Festival.

When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday until March 29. Saturday night events are from 6 to 10 p.m.

Facility: The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, 3401 Equestrian Club Drive in Wellington, is home to the Winter Equestrian Festival and the site of the first outdoor Nations Cup in the United States. The competition areas include the all-weather International Arena, the Bertalan DeNemethy Arena, Mogavero Ring and Mische Grand Hunter Arena in addition to several other competition rings. The competition and warm-up rings have all-weather footing. Amenities include the International Club, refreshment and shopping areas.

inFormation: 561-793-5867 or equestriansport.com

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Directions: From Florida’s Turnpike south, take exit No. 93, Lake Worth Road, and travel west, crossing over U.S. Highway 441. Travel five miles to Southshore Boulevard, turn right on South Shore and proceed a mile to Pierson Road, then turn left at the light. Spectator entrance is first left – Equestrian Club Road.From Interstate 95, take exit No. 49. Travel west on Forest Hill Boulevard 11 miles to Southshore Boulevard. Turn left on Southshore and follow to Pierson Road. Turn right at the light on Pierson. Spectator entrance is first left on Equestrian Club Road.

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FOR LEASING INFORMATIONPlease Contact: BAINBRIDGE GROUP, INC. Licensed Real Estate Broker

Mary O’Neill: 561.333.3669 ■ [email protected]

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A Valentine gift for the body,from the heart.

Send all the right messages with Massage Envy Spa gift cards.Good for massages, facials and a stress-free Valentine’s Day.Ready to gift at your local Massage Envy Spa.

ROYAL PALM BEACH11021 Southern Blvd #100Next to Costco(561) 422-8889

WELLINGTON2615 State Rd 7 #500Next to Whole Foods(561) 692-7777

*One-hour session consists of a 50-minute massage or facial and time for consultation and dressing.Prices subject to change. Rates and services vary by location and session. Not all Massage Envy Spalocations offer facial and other services. For a specific list of services, check with specific location or seeMassageEnvy.com Additional local taxes and fees may apply. Each location is independently owned andoperated. ©2014 Massage Envy Franchising, LLC.

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$4999 Introductory 1-hourmassage session*

$5999 Introductory 1-hour Murad®

Healthy Skin facial session*

MassageEnvy.com Open 7 Days:M-F 8am-10pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 10am-8pmConvenient Hours • Franchises Available

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