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Trainer Jodi Vazquez Wins Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award During Week Two of FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival Wellington, FL (February 28, 2012)– Trainer Jodi Vazquez, of Messenger Hill Farm in Libertyville, Illinois, showed off her courteous side in the warm-up ring and near the ingate while riding and showing a client's horse during the second week of the 2012 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Vazquez's attitude helped her take home the Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award, sponsored by Premier Equestrian, LLC, a leading supplier of dressage arenas, horse jumps, arena footing and stable accessories. The Premier Sportsmanship Award is presented to a barn or rider who displays a high level of sportsmanship during a show and the winner receives a gift certificate for $100 worth of Premier products.

Vazquez was thrilled to win the Sportsmanship Award from Premier Equestrian. Vazquez is at the Winter Equestrian Festival for the circuit and won the Premier Sportsmanship Award while competing Messeto, a horse owned by a client, in the 3”3’ Pre Green division. “Messeto is green and this was his first shot at showing but he did great,” Vazquez said, adding that the gelding was imported from Europe. “I know he will really progress during the circuit.” Heidi Zorn, President of Premier Equestrian, congratulated Vazquez on winning the Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award. “Being a good sport is certainly the mark of a successful rider and Premier is pleased to highlight good sports throughout the Winter Equestrian Festival,” she said. “I know Jodi will enjoy her gift certificate from Premier. We have many wonderful products she will be able to pick from because our website is a horse lover’s dream come true.” Zorn added that Premier sponsored the Sportsmanship Award last year and that they were thrilled to be sponsoring it again. “We offer a fantastic line of dressage equipment, jumping equipment, rubber mats, barn and stable accessories, books, DVDs, and footing. Every winner of the award will be able to find something they need and really want among our selection,” she said.  Zorn said that Premier also offers a complete line of kid jumps, jump accessories and toys for young equestrians. “It seems to be a universal theme that horse kids love to jump on foot over jumps and they especially love kid-size jumps,” she said. “You don’t have to look far at WEF to see kids having a great time jumping over jumps. We are excited with our new line of jumps and know that kids are jumping for joy over them.” Premier Equestrian also offers a complete line of horse jumps and horse jumping equipment. Including jump standards, gates, walls, jump cups, horse jump poles, sponsor jumps, and cavaletti. For more information on all Premier Equestrian products visit their website at www.PremierEquestrian.com or call    800-611-6109. Visit Premier’s new kid jump website at www.kidjumps.net .  Photo: Jodi Vazquez shows off her smile, with Messeto, after winning the Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award during the second week of the 2012 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Premier Equestrian, LLC, a leading supplier of dressage arenas, jumps, and stable accessories, sponsors the Premier Sportsmanship Award and the winner receives a $100 gift certificate from Premier. (Photo courtesy of JRPR – no photo credit necessary)

Horse Training - Premier Equestrian Walter Zettl DVD

Walter Zettl’s “Matter Of Trust” DVD Series From Premier Equestrian Approaches Landmark $1 Million Sales Sandy, UT (February 16, 2012) – Classical Dressage Master Walter Zettl’s DVD series “A Matter of Trust” has reached a prestigious landmark that many training videos – whether exercise, self-help or educational – rarely manage to achieve. Zettl’s “A Matter of Trust” series is approaching $1 Million in retail sales, making the series a huge success in not only the dressage world but in video sales in general.

In the five-volume “A Matter of Trust” series, Zettl elaborates on the theory classical masters have used for centuries. Zettl’s approach reinforces correct training methods, building a partnership with your horse, proper movements and above all gentleness in riding.  The series was produced by founders Heidi Zorn and Mark Neihart of Premier Equestrian, LLC, in conjunction with Dancing Deer Productions, LLC. “I met Walter at the USDF Convention in 2000. I watched his symposium and fell in love with him. I booked a clinic with him in Salt Lake City, Utah and when he taught the clinic I knew we needed to document his information so that his classical dressage methods wouldn’t be lost,” Zorn said.  Zorn and Neihart spent three years following Zettl to clinics all over the country, documenting his teaching from Training Level to Grand Prix. “Mark filmed, edited and narrated the entire series. The series wouldn’t have been what it is if it wasn’t for Mark’s creative genius,” Zorn said, adding that Zettl was pleased to have the series produced. “Walter was concerned about people who couldn’t get to a clinic or didn’t have access to top trainers. He wanted everyone to have access to his information and we wanted to preserve his ideas. There are only a few Classical Dressage Masters left and Walter is one of them.” Zettl, a life-long equestrian with over 57 years of experience in riding and coaching the world's finest horses and students, is a Canadian resident who travels abroad teaching his life's work to equine enthusiasts all over the world. Zettl's many successes include coaching at international level competitions such as the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, as well as coaching at the North American Young Riders' Championship. In addition to his “Matter of Trust” series, Zettl is the author of Dressage In Harmony and his latest book The Circle of Trust. He has written countless articles published in North America and Europe. “Walter’s knowledge of classical dressage is unsurpassed. This really is an excellent series and is very complete. Mark and I have been honored to join Walter in this venture, and the fact that the series has sold so many copies is a testament to the strength of Walter’s knowledge and this teaching,” Zorn said. Premier Equestrian, a leading supplier of dressage arenas, horse jumps, footing, and stable accessories, sells the “Matter of Trust” series through their website at www.PremierEquestrian.com, as does Zettl’s website, www.walterzettl.net . “The series is also sold through Linda and Pat Parelli’s Natural Horsemanship website, http://parelli.com. Pat and Linda have a great working relationship with Walter and he has been their trainer for many years,” Zorn said, adding that Dressage Extensions atwww.dressageextensions.com  and Trafalgar Square Books also sell the series. For more information on all Premier Equestrian products visit their website atwww.PremierEquestrian.com  or call              800-611-6109            . Photo: Classical Dressage Master Walter Zettl’s DVD series “A Matter of Trust” has reached a prestigious landmark that many training videos – whether exercise, self-help or educational – rarely manage to achieve. Zettl’s “A Matter of Trust” series is approaching $1 Million in sales, making the series a huge success in not only the dressage world but in video sales in general. (Photo courtesy of Premier Equestrian)

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Brian Walker Of Woodside Farm Wins Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award During Third Week Of FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival Wellington, FL (February 15, 2012) - Brian Walker, regarded as one of the top young talents in the hunter and jumper world, rode away with the Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award during the third week of the 2012 FT Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival. Sponsored by Premier Equestrian, LLC, a leading supplier of dressage arenas, horse jumps, arena footing and stable accessories, the Premier Sportsmanship Award is presented to a barn or rider who displays a high level of sportsmanship during a show and the winner receives a gift certificate for $100 worth of Premier products. Walker, the owner and operator of Woodside Farm in Wellington, Florida, said the key to being a good sport is all about attitude. “Keeping a positive attitude is really essential,” he said. “With a positive attitude you won’t get down on yourself because each trip you take in the ring isn’t always going to be perfect.”
Walker has trained and worked for some of the best in the industry, including Gladys Adams, Buddy Brown, Paul Valliere, Missy Clark, Todd Minikus and Peter Leone, to name a few. While riding for Clark’s North Run as a junior, Walker racked up an impressive list of national championships, including winning the Maclay Medal Equitation Championship, the Reserve Championship in the WIHS Equitation Championship, the Reserve Championship in the USET Show Jumping Talent Search, the Ronnie Mutch Equitation Championship, the Kathy Scholl Equitation Championship and the Devon Equitation Junior Championship. During his junior career Walker also rode and competed horses for many veterans, riding into the winner’s circle on horses for Anne Kursinski, Margie Engle, Tommy Serio, Laura Kraut, Peter Wylde, Tom Write and Sam Edelman. To expand his knowledge of the show industry, Walker spent two years working in the European Sales Market with Jan Tops. Walker was pleased to win the Premier Sportsmanship Award and thanked them for sponsoring the award. “I’m lucky to have nice horses and the chance to show at this great facility,” Walker said. Heidi Zorn, President of Premier Equestrian, congratulated Walker on winning the Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award and welcomed him to the Premier family. “I agree with Brian that being a good sport starts with a good attitude,” she said. “Brian has had so much success over the years, which goes to prove that a positive attitude, along with talent and a great work ethic, can really take you far. I am really impressed with Brian’s background and his training and show facility in Wellington, and I know we will see a lot of great things from him in the future.” Walker was awarded a gift certificate to Premier for winning the Sportsmanship Award. “We offer a fantastic line of jumping equipment, dressage equipment, rubber mats, barn and stable accessories, books, DVDs, and footing. Every winner of the award will be able to find something they need and really want among our selection,” Zorn said. Premier Equestrian offers a complete line of horse jumps and horse jumping equipment, including jump standards, gates, walls, jump cups, horse jump poles, sponsor jumps and cavaletti. “We have a great line of custom jumps and our clients really like the unlimited possibilities available to them when it comes to graphics, logos and imaging combinations on our custom jumps,” Zorn said. “From fly spray bottle standards to giant 3-D logos, we are opening up a exciting new branding option and making jump courses nationwide more exciting for spectators and competitors.” In addition to custom jumps, Premier Equestrian offers a complete line of dressage arenas, dressage arena letters and arena footing. For more information on all Premier Equestrian products visit their website at www.PremierEquestrian.com or call 800-611-6109. Photo: Brian Walker showed off his positive attitude during the third week of the 2012 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival to ride away with the Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award. Premier Equestrian, LLC, a leading supplier of dressage arenas, jumps, and stable accessories, sponsors the Premier Sportsmanship Award and the winner receives a $100 gift certificate from Premier. (Photo courtesy of JRPR – no photo credit necessary)

 

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Dressage Arenas - Dressage Arena Dana Rivera Wins Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award At Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge CDI Wellington, FL (February 7, 2012)– Junior rider Dana Rivera competed the gorgeous black Russian stallion, Abrikos, in the FEI Junior Rider classes at the Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge CDI, and she not only had a successful show but thanks to the smile on her face she rode away with the Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award. Sponsored by Premier Equestrian, LLC, a leading supplier of dressage arenas, horse jumps, arena footing and stable accessories, the Premier Sportsmanship Award is presented to a barn or rider who displays a high level of sportsmanship during a show and the winner receives a gift certificate for $100 worth of Premier products.

Rivera, who is from New Jersey and trains with Denielle Gallagher, was excited about winning the Sportsmanship Award. “I’ve been riding Abrikos for eight months and it’s really cool to win this award,” she said. “I think good sportsmanship is very important. When I go in the ring I go in there to have a good time and I don’t worry about whether I will win or not.” The 16-year-old Rivera placed second at Devon last year on Abrikos, not long after she switched from the jumper ring to the dressage arena. “My advice about sportsmanship is to have fun. It’s all about how you feel at the end of the day that matters. Whether you have a good ride or a bad ride, it’s important to keep a smile on your face and learn from the experience,” she said.  Heidi Zorn, President of Premier Equestrian, congratulated Rivera on winning the Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award. “It’s very exciting that Dana has progressed so quickly in the dressage world in such a short time. It’s even more exciting to add a fresh young face with the right attitude about sportsmanship to our dressage community,” Zorn said. “I know Dana will have a great time picking something from our catalog or website. We offer a fantastic line of dressage equipment, jumping equipment, rubber mats, barn and stable accessories, books, DVDs, and footing.”  Premier Equestrian is considered America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of dressage arenas. Premier Equestrian recently announced they are the Official Dressage Arena Provider of Wellington’s new world-class dressage circuit, the 2012 Global Dressage Festival. They will sponsor the Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award at the new show circuit and they have also signed on to sponsor the Open Training Level class at the Global Dressage Festival. “Wellington has certainly turned into a dressage capital, and Premier Equestrian is excited to be part of it,” Zorn said.  Premier Equestrian also offers a complete line of horse jumps and horse jumping equipment. Including jump standards, gates, walls, jump cups, horse jump poles, sponsor jumps, and cavaletti. For more information on all Premier Equestrian products, including footing, dressage arenas, jumps and stable accessories, visit their website at www.PremierEquestrian.com or call 800-611-6109

 

Horse Training Circle Point System - Walter Zettl

Horse Training Circle Point System By Walter Zettl

Circle Point Markers By Walter Zettl

Circle Point Markers were developed by Classical Dressage Masters many years ago. These Markers will help you to ride perfect circles and exercises. The markers identify the center and quarter lines, as well as mark 8 different locations on your arena to ride 6, 10, 20 meter circles flawlessly. 

Sets include: (4) quarter line markers, (4) 20 meter markers, (8) circles and (16) points. 32 total markers. Includes pocket book instructions and layout diagrams. Circle Points Markers come in 3 different styles. Rail and Wall markers are made with 1/8” plastic and are coated with Ultra-Violet protectant. 

Rail Circle Points
The rail version simply slips onto your existing arena rail. Available with either 1”, 1.5” or 2” channels.



$119 #10-070 Wall Circle Points
The wall version has drilled holes and include hardware to easily attach to walls or fence posts. 



$99 #10-071 Label Circle Points
The label version is great for adhering to cones, pvc posts, fence rails or any other type of smooth plastic or metal surface. Markers are made of vinyl and have a 5 year adhesive. 

$65 #10-072 Free Shipping to the Contiguous US

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Horse Jumps USA- Made in America Horse Jumps

Horse Jumps USA- Made in America Horse Jumps

Premier Equestrian Proudly Promotes “Made In America” Products

Sandy, UT (December 22, 2011) – Premier Equestrian, a leading supplier of dressage arenas, horse jumps, arena footing and stable accessories, has made a conscious decision to purchase “Made In America” products and proudly stands behind their commitment to help the local economy. Premier is well-known within the equestrian community for producing superior products, from dressage arenas used at the World Equestrian Games and the USDF Symposium, to arena footing for the rings at the World Dressage Masters to custom jumps that fill rings at prestigious shows across the country.

Wellington Rider Stephanie Frederick Wins Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award at International Horse Sport Dressage Show

“I truly believe we need to take care of our own country and support each other,” said Heidi Zorn, President of Premier Equestrian, a Utah-based company. “I would say that 98 to 99% of our products are made in North America and it was definitely a conscious decision we made to help our own economy." 

Zorn said Premier did investigate having molded plastic products – such as dressage arenas, dressage letters and flower boxes, jump standards and jump poles -- made in China but after studying the facts they were convinced more than ever that they needed to employ from the local market. “When we checked into China we discovered that they did not guarantee quality control, they would charge us for putting UV inhibitors in the plastic products without actually guaranteeing the UV inhibitors would be put in and they weren’t willing to honor our intellectual property rights to not use our molds to go into competition against us,” Zorn said.

Zorn said the decision to have Premier’s products “Made in America” is one that the company is proud of and stands behind. “I am a real advocate that we should take care of ourselves and not foreign markets,” she said. “The best news is that we are very pleased with all of the companies we work with and have really found the American companies to be honorable and ethical.”

Premier employs molders in Utah as well as in California. “I really like our plastics that are made locally because we are able to control the UV inhibitors as well as impact modifiers and have everything produced according to specification without cutting corners,” she said, adding that Premier’s products, such as their dressage arenas, not only meet FEI and USEF published specifications but have a five year warranty against fading and discoloration due to weather or sunlight and are constructed with high-quality impact and UV-resistant polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene materials.

Premier’s products are sold around the globe and world-class riders from a variety of disciplines support Premier. “Our website offers extensive and informative information that can help horse owners understand the differences in everything from types of arenas we sell to the different types of horse footing available from Premier,” Zorn said, adding that Premier also has a YouTube channel featuring tips from professionals.

In addition to arenas, footing and jumps, Premier’s extensive website also includes equestrian necessities such as interlocking stall mats, base stabilization grids, carts, feed containers, water tanks, troughs and specialty hardware. For the rider, Premier offers helmets, gloves, Equine Comfort Products sheepskin saddle pads, educational material and training equipment. “We have some very exciting things for horse owners and riders,” Zorn said. Premier Equestrian also offers a complete line of horse jumps and horse jumping equipment, including jump standards, gates, walls, jump cups, horse jump poles, sponsor jumps, and cavaletti. 

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Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award- Susan Dutta

Dressage Rider Susie Dutta Wins Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award At Gold Coast Dressage Opener CDI Wellington, FL (February 3, 2012)– International dressage rider Susie Dutta, a member of the Gold Medal 2007 Pan American Games team, competed in the prestigious Gold Coast Dressage Opener CDI on her long-time equine partner Currency DC. While Dutta showed off her winning style by being in the ribbons during the show, she also showed off another one of her winning traits – being a good sport.

Dutta was awarded the Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award during the show, sponsored by Premier Equestrian, LLC, a leading supplier of dressage arenas, horse jumps, arena footing and stable accessories. “I try to keep a positive attitude and when I see an improvement in someone’s riding I always make sure I mention it,” Dutta said. “I like it when people do that for me also.” Dutta, who splits her time between Tuny Page’s Stillpoint Farm in Wellington, Florida, and training in Germany, won the USEF/Markel Young Horse Dressage National 5-Year-Old Championships in 2005 and the 6-Year-Old Championships in 2006 on Currency DC, an Oldenburg gelding. The pair made their debut in the Grand Prix ring in 2010. Dutta has trained with some of the world’s top dressage masters including Rudolph Zeilinger, Klaus Balkenhol, George Theodorscu, Robert Dover and Dennis Callin. She currently trains with Oded Shimoni, who also operates out of Stillpoint Farm. “Competing at the top level of the sport is not a solo endeavor,” Dutta said. “It takes a great team for all of this to happen. Heidi Zorn, President of Premier Equestrian, congratulated Dutta on winning the Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award. “Susie already has a reputation for being a good sport, so we are delighted to be able to ‘officially’ recognize her in that capacity,” Zorn said, adding that the Premier Sportsmanship Award is presented to a barn or rider who displays a high level of sportsmanship during a show and the winner receives a gift certificate for $100 worth of Premier products. “I know she will have a great time picking something from our catalog or website. We offer a fantastic line of dressage equipment, jumping equipment, rubber mats, barn and stable accessories, books, DVDs, and footing.” Premier Equestrian is considered America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of dressage arenas. Chosen as an official supplier to the World Equestrian Games, Premier Equestrian supplied the dressage arenas for the World Equestrian Games, as well as the dressage warm-up arena, driving arena, driving warm-up arena and the flower boxes and dressage letters. “Our products are world-class and they are very well received by the international dressage community,” Zorn said. Premier Equestrian also offers a complete line of jumps and jumping equipment, including jump standards, gates, walls, jump cups, jump poles, sponsor jumps, and cavaletti. For more information on all Premier Equestrian products, including footing, dressage arenas, jumps and stable accessories, visit their website at www.PremierEquestrian.com or call  800-611-6109

Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award- Ljubov Kochetova

Russian Olympian Ljubov Kochetova Wins Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award During First Week Of Winter Equestrian Festival Wellington, FL (January 26, 2012)– Russian Olympian Ljubov Kochetova showed off her upbeat attitude while competing a five-year-old Westphalian gelding named Corrado during the first week of the 2012 Winter Equestrian Festival, and her positive attitude helped her take home the Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award. Sponsored by Premier Equestrian, LLC, a leading supplier of dressage arenas, horse jumps, arena footing and stable accessories, the Premier Sportsmanship Award is presented to a barn or rider who displays a high level of sportsmanship during a show and the winner receives a gift certificate for $100 worth of Premier products.

Kochetova, who was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, competed in the 2008 Olympics aboard Ilion Kilen. She said she currently has her sights set on the 2012 Olympics in London. “We are still in the middle of the race to see who will compete in the Olympics,” she said. Kochetova was pleased to win the Premier Sportsmanship Award. “I am very grateful to Premier,” she said. “Corrado is a very young and inexperienced horse so if he wins anything I am thrilled.” The Russian Grand Prix rider began riding when she was only five years old, when a friend put her on a horse and the horse ran away with her. Kochetova said while everyone else was scared she would get hurt, she enjoyed the gallop across the field. Kochetova started competing in the jumper arena when she was 12 and made her international debut in 2000.  “Premier is very honored to award Ljubov with the Sportsmanship Award,” said Heidi Zorn, President of Premier Equestrian. “Ljubov has excelled in a sport that isn’t very popular in her country and she even competed in the Olympics, which is every rider’s dream. She competes with a positive attitude and her love of horses is very evident when you watch her compete and interact with her animals.”  Kochetova was awarded a gift certificate to Premier for winning the Sportsmanship Award. “We offer a fantastic line of dressage equipment, jumping equipment, rubber mats, barn and stable accessories, books, DVDs, and footing. Every winner of the award will be able to find something they need and really want among our selection,” Zorn said. Premier Equestrian offers a complete line of horse jumps and horse jumping equipment, including jump standards, gates, walls, jump cups, horse jump poles, sponsor jumps and cavaletti. “We have many clients who compete at the Winter Equestrian Festival and we love being at such an exciting show,” Zorn said, adding that several of the rings at WEF sport custom jumps made by Premier.“Our clients really like the unlimited possibilities available to them when it comes to graphics, logos and imaging combinations on our custom jumps.” Zorn added, “We use a high density foam that produces fantastic custom jumps. If you have been to a theme park and seen their giant fake rocks, they are also made of high-density foam. If you can imagine it, we can probably build it. From champagne bottle standards to giant 3-D logos, we are opening up a exciting new branding option and making jump courses nationwide more exciting for spectators and competitors.” In addition to custom jumps, Premier Equestrian offers a complete line of dressage arenas, dressage arena letters and arena footing. For more information on all Premier Equestrian products visit their website at www.PremierEquestrian.com or call                        800-611-6109            . Photo: Russian Olympian Ljubov Kochetova showed off her upbeat attitude during the first week of the 2012 Winter Equestrian Festival, which helped her take home the Premier Sportsmanship Award. Premier Equestrian, LLC, a leading supplier of dressage arenas, jumps, and stable accessories, sponsors the Premier Sportsmanship Award and the winner receives a $100 gift certificate from Premier. (Photo courtesy of JRPR – no photo credit necessary)