Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award

Maria Beatriz Hernandez and Bravo Take Home Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award During GCDA Finale I Wellington, FL (May 2, 2012) – Maria Beatriz Hernandez rode Bravo in the Training Level division during the GCDA Finale I, and her positive attitude and sportsmanlike conduct in the arena earned her the Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award.  Sponsored by Premier to recognize good sports on the Florida dressage circuit, Sportsmanship Award winners are presented with a $100 gift certificate to Premier Equestrian, a leading supplier of dressage arenas, horse jumps, arena footing and stable accessories.

Hernandez and Bravo, a sixteen-year-old Holsteiner, have been partners for three months, and were pleased with their score of 62% in Training Level Test 3.  “My ride went pretty well,” said Hernandez.  “I asked for the canter in the wrong place and the judge gave me the chance to reattempt it.  The second time he was perfect which made me very happy.”  Heidi Zorn, President of Premier Equestrian, congratulated Hernandez, saying, “It is so important for a rider to realize when they have made a mistake and to stay positive despite being disappointed.  Maria made an error but kept her positive attitude, which resulted in a much improved attempt.  We are proud to recognize her and her horse, Bravo." Premier Equestrian has an active presence on the South Florida show circuit and not only sponsors the Sportsmanship Award at the dressage shows but also at the Winter Equestrian Festival. “We have increased our presence in Wellington because we also supplied the dressage arena equipment and dressage letters at the Global Dressage Festival,” Zorn said. In addition to world-class dressage arenas, Premier Equestrian offers a fantastic line of dressage equipment, jumping equipment, rubber mats, barn and stable accessories, books, DVDs, and footing. “We also carry Walter Zettl’s DVD series ‘A Matter of Trust.’ Walter is a classical dressage master and this four-volume series elaborates on the theory classical masters have used for centuries. Walter’s approach redefines correct training methods, proper movements and carriage of the horse and is a ‘must-have’ for all levels of dressage riders.” Premier Equestrian also offers a complete line of horse 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      . Photo: Dressage rider Maria Beatriz Hernandez and Bravo were presented with the Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award during the GCDA Finale I. (Photo courtesy of JRPR—no photo credit necessary)