|  Photo: Premier Equestrian, a leading supplier of dressage arenas, jumps, and stable accessories, is offering free sand analysis of riding arenas through their new Premier Arena Footing Division. Mark Neihart, co-founder of Premier Equestrian, is heading up the new division. |
Premier Equestrian is offering free sand analysis of riding arenas through their new Premier Arena Footing Division. Mark Neihart, co-founder of Premier Equestrian, is heading up the new division. | Photo courtesy of Premier Equestrian. Ask five different horse stable owners about arena footing for horses and you’ll get five different opinions. Determining whether your equestrian arena footing is good or bad is often a daunting task for horse owners. But now, thanks to Premier Equestrian’s new footing division, horse owners can receive a free sand analysis to determine the makeup of their equestrian arena. Premier Equestrian LLC, a leading supplier of dressage arenas, horse jumps, arena footing and stable accessories, has recently expanded to include an Arena Footing Division, guided by Premier’s co-founder Mark Neihart. “We are offering a free sieve analysis report for our customers’ arena sand. This can be existing sand or sand they are thinking about buying from the local quarry. The test will analyze the particle size of the sand, telling us if it is coarse or fine and what percentage of each size particle makes up the sand. We use this test to determine the suitability of the sand for our products GGT Footing, ProTex and Prostride Crumb Rubber,” said Neihart. Here’s how you send them your arena footing sample: Scoop up about a cup of your arena footing, making sure to get a good mixture all the way down to the base, and put it in a plastic bag (note: make sure the bag is well sealed before you mail it!). Send the arena footing sample, along with your name, address, phone number and email address, to: Premier Equestrian 8385 South Allen Street Suite 101 Sandy, Utah 84070 Neihart has extensive arena footing for horses experience, recently constructing three equestrian arenas at the prestigious Al Asayl Equestrian Center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. “No matter where you are located, most people experience problems with their footing,” Neihart said. “Sand comes in all shapes and sizes and some sands are much better than others to use in arenas. Depending upon factors such as access to water, climate, indoor or outdoor, and the footing product you are using in the sand, the sand type matters.” The free sand analysis from Premier will determine what type of footing can be added to an equestrian arena to produce the best possible footing. “Our GGT Footing, ProTex, Master’s Blend, Athletex and Prostride Crumb Rubber can be added to the sand to help get the most protection and performance from an arena,” Neihart said. “One of the goals of Premier is to educate horse owners, including understanding what type of footing is best in an arena.” Neihart said bad footing includes footing that rolls or is too hard or too deep. “Bad footing affects the bio- mechanical movement of the horse and can prematurely wear out joints, tendons and ligaments. Some footings can permanently cause lameness. Of course bad footing also affects the performance of the horse,” he said. Good footing will protect a horse from lameness issues and enhance the horse’s performance by giving the horse a consistent surface to ride on. “Cushion, shear prevention, and the resulting traction are things to expect from a good footing surface,” Neihart said. 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. Premier is also a leading supplier of arena footing, and has supplied the new Palm Beach Equine Sports Complex, located in Wellington, with ProTex footing for its new 220 x 90 covered dressage arena. Premier Equestrian also offers Prostride Horse Arena Footing and GGT-Footing. For more information on all Premier Equestrian products, including footing, dressage arenas, jumps and stable accessories, visitwww.PremierEquestrian.com or call 800-611-6109. | |
Monday, November 11, 2013
Got Good Footing? Get a Free Arena Sand Analysis and Find Out.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Protex Horse Arena Footing - River Grove Farm with Adrienne Lyle
Adrienne Lyle coaches rider and discusses how to begin the flying change. In this brief video clip we have a second level horse working on the flying change - just so she can move up to third level.
Transcript:
0:05in this brief video clip we have a second level horse
0:08working on the flying thing just so she can move up to third level
0:11like most horses when he starts he has a little bit of trouble coordinating all
0:15four legs at once
0:17and the specific buying change issue we're dealing with today is from the
0:21left lead to the right the change
0:22his first tends to change clean behind and then late in front
0:26this comes from the fact that this first ones to lean on the right shoulder be
0:30heavy on the right train
0:31and not respected writers right leg therefore causing her to have a little
0:35trouble getting true suppleness on that right side
0:37and getting him to balance himself upright in a place that he can do a
0:41clean fine change
0:42the first of the writer just pick up the left a counter canter
0:45attempt to fly in change to the right so we can see the issue we're dealing with
0:48here she asked for the change
0:52actually changes clean behind but never completes the flying change with the
0:55front leg
0:55so now he's out a balance she's gotta bring them back on a circle here
0:59get him back with her pretty common problem for a green her starting changes
1:04not a big deal she's gonna bring him back to the walk than ready to discuss
1:09the issue estar exercise
1:10and having the writer start by picking up correctly counter canter on a
1:1620-meter circle
1:17she's holding the weapon her right hand so she can gently tap them on the right
1:20shoulder
1:21encouraging him to lead your of that right side and take that way of it his
1:25right front leg
1:26therefore making him more balance so that is not meaning in around the corner
1:29like a motorcycle
1:30she can tell it gets more balance pretty fine remove that shoulder out
1:34the left becomes lighter and softer on the right train their when she feels a
1:37couple good steps and that softer connection the bright side she walks in
1:41praises him
1:42this preparation and this perspective that right leg
1:45and the suppleness on the right train is the most important before she ever ask
1:49for a change
1:49never asked for the change the moment when you feel the horses fighting in the
1:53connection are you feel there is tension or nervousness
1:55when she feels he gets here does good steps and he gets a walk break
2:02let her walk around for a minute on a loose rein let him relax
2:06think about that take the pressure off so the in everything so the changes are
2:09stressful situation
2:11after she's let him have a momentary break that walk to relax
2:16she picks up the contact again and back to that left three counter canter on
2:19that twenty meter circle to the right
2:21but she's looking for is at suppleness on the right side
2:27that reflection through the poll the neck in the shoulders to the right
2:30so that we know is not leaning through that right side and as she does she also
2:35I think about the canner quality
2:37he's getting here a little bit slow when the Cantor is losing a little jump an
2:42implosion so she's gonna try to pretend I'm a little with that right leg so that
2:45keep setting gauge met behind gets a little bit low here and strong out
2:49not why he has a little break there in a little mistake
2:52not a big deal she continues to make a step of the right leg that's the most
2:55important thing you stick with what you were asking
2:58now he's giving them a couple little caps behind here little match with the
3:01leg
3:02saying let's put a little more ballots in the scanner so we have a little more
3:05airtime in the moment at the change now that's better bounce in the canner
3:08and then a good change he had the energy and the implosion behind their
3:13in order to do a cracked flying change and she had him stepping enough of her
3:17right leg he was soft and not right
3:18rain and not dying down to the right infanticide horses just starting this
3:23fine changes that's enough for him today
3:25a little bit a counter canter a couple changes attempting
3:29he gave us a good one there at the end analogous to go home to his stall in
3:32think about it be proud of the work you did today you always want to keep it
3:36changes a happy thing
3:37never making them feel stressed or worried in them and you can tell he's
3:41quite proud to work to get there
Monday, November 4, 2013
Kid Jumps - Pretend Play Horse Jumps for Kids
Kid Jumps - Pretend Play Horse Jumps for Kids
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Built with our 100% UV-resistant PVC, these jumps are safe, durable and attractive. The perfect addition to your child's playground. We also offer an extensive line of Jump Accessories to add to your jump course. All items include free shipping in the contiguous US
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This is a global phenomenon – Studies find that children's cardiorespiratory (heart and lung) fitness is declining by 4.3% a decade across the world. Sedentary lifestyles and too much time in front TV’s and computer screens is blamed.
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Premier Equestrian Kid Jumps are a great way to encourage your children to some healthy outside activity.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Olympians Turn to ProTex Footing by Premier Equestrian
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Protex Horse Arena Footing - River Grove Farm with Adrienne Lyle
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Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Meet Wizard - Adrienne Lyle gives an Introduction to Wizard
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Adrienne Lyle gives us an introduction to her Olympic partner Wizard.
Q&A with Adrienne:
Q: What is Wizard's age, breed, sex and the name of his owners?
A: Wizard is a 1999 Oldenburg gelding. (Weltmeyer- Pica, Classiker). He is owned by Peggy and Parry Thomas.
Career Highlights:
2012 USEF Dressage Festival of Champions
Olympic Team: Olympic Grand Prix Special, Saturday 6/16 (74.889%) Gladstone, NJ. With "Wizard"
Olympic Team: FEI Grand Prix, Friday 6/15 (73.298%) Gladstone, NJ. With "Wizard"
1st Place Grand Prix Special (72.6%) Del Mar National, Del Mar, CA. with "Wizard"
1st place in Grand Prix (73.0%) at CDI 5* West Palm Beach, with "Wizard"
1st place in Grand Prix Freestyle (77.73%) at CDI 5* West Palm Beach, with "Wizard"
4th place in Grand Prix (72.5) at CDI World Dressage Masters, wit "Wizard"
1st place in Grand Prix Special (73.2%) at CDI World Dressage Masters, with "Wizard"
1st place in Grand Prix (73.7%) at CDN Gold Coast Opener, with "Wizard"
Video Transcript:
0:00for me
0:02you
0:21always
0:39doesn't like sharing his cross ties with other horses that's why he's making
0:42angry faces at them
0:43because he's pretty sure he's the king he should get it all to himself
0:52he's really secretly ever lace the horse that you won't show anybody else would
0:56be going to stall
0:57all by yourself no one else around you kneel down to come over and put his head
1:00in your lap and cuddle with you
1:02for anything and watch final charge installed or not really tough
1:05as he's got some street credit superb
1:09get him some licorice if
1:18normally we have bananas developing an is that they are you in the mall
1:21you
1:24like job give me a writer for it
1:27going to do that with your butt
1:32of the same foot very lazy
1:38thanks Aaron Walker on the cross ties watches friends go around in circles up
1:41there on the TV that's connected to our you're a walker
1:44so I think saw his friends are movie stars
1:48I've been writing wizard for eight years now and he's definitely been a
1:53it's been quite a journey on him he is a very emotionally complex course that we
1:57started it took a long time for
1:59can depend upon richest person but now we've traveled all over the country and
2:02all over the world together
2:04and now he's my special little me on
2:07he's pretty sweet and I love not to be around him
2:10and
2:14that
2:17how by why when I fly with and he's getting more relaxed than the airplane
2:20but
2:20all the other job programs like fun to me because I stand there with a look at
2:24in front of them and hold it for the entire eight-hour flight so we can sit
2:27there and look as like it and not get nervous because as you can see loves to
2:30lick things
2:30kinda this classifier when he gets nervous when mom leaves German starts to
2:34pass so there I am sitting on a bucket by the plain grey towers whatever else
2:38is
2:38seven first-class leaving things we do for rent
3:19of
3:22oh yes you're so tough
3:36stay
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Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Dressage Arena Setup - How to set up a Dressage Arena
Dressage Arena Setup - How to set up a Dressage Arena
Dressage Arena Setup - How to set up a Dressage Arena
MAINTAINING YOUR NEW DRESSAGE ARENA
Your new arena is made from sturdy PCV. This material is UV treated for sun,
and light impact. This is basically maintenance free aside from a thorough
cleaning from time to time. To clean your arena use water and a mild detergent.
Use a sponge or soft cloth as abrasives may scratch the finish. To get out
real stubborn stains you can use mineral spirits followed by a water rinse. Go
lightly when using mineral spirits it can damage the finish.
When arena is set up, rails should be turned over every 2-3 months to prevent
sagging. When moving your arena, be sure to lay flat and not let rails bend
while in transit. Arena is safe to leave out in all weather conditions, however in
extreme cold, rails are more susceptible to damage with any impact.
Storage: Rail must lie flat on a smooth flat surface, be sure to wash sand off
rails to prevent scratching. Cones should be clean and free of sand and debris
before stacking.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
SUNDANCE ARENA 20 X 40
Please take a moment to read through the entire directions before setting up
your Premier Equestrian Arena. These instructions will guide you step-by-step
through the process of assembly. If you should have any difficulty or question
please call us at 800-611-6109.
Included in your shipment: What you need:
30 Rails Hammer
26 Line Cones 40 Meter Tape Measurer
4 Corner Cones 160 Meters of Twine or String
2 2-ft. Stakes or Rebar
10 sections on 40 meter side
5 sections on 20 meter side
PREPARATION
1. Drag or blade the arena area — as level and smooth as possible.
2. Locate and count all parts. Separate line cones, corner cones
3. Deposit Rails and Cones – place the pieces around the outside perimeter
where the arena will stand. This is to get the pieces close to where they will be
installed.
LAYOUT YOUR ARENA
4. Find the Center Point – Assuming you want your arena centered atop the footing you will need to find the center point of your footing. Measure from edge
to edge of the long side. Mark the center point. Measure from edge to edge of
the short side and mark the center point. Bring the center points together to
find the center of your arena.
5. Locate Short Side Line – From the center point measure 30 meters toward the
short side, this is where your short side will line up.
6. Locate Long Side Line – From the center point measure 10 meters toward the
long side, this is where your long side will line up.
7. Locate First Corner – At the point where the two side lines intersect is the
corner of your arena. Set cones and rails to create your first corner
8. Square First Corner – Use the 3-4-5 triangle method to set up 90 degree corners. (see diagram). Measure from where the two rails meet in the corner,
(mark this the starting point). From the starting point measure one rail to 3
feet, use the inside top of rail, and mark the point. Again using the inside
edge top of the rail, from the starting point measure the other rail to 4 feet
and mark the point. (Remember, the rail is four meters long) To achieve a
correct 90 degree angle the distance between the two marked points must
be 5 feet. Move the angle of the rails on the short side in or out until the
distance between the marked points is 5 feet. Now the corner is square.
9. Set-up First Long Side – From the
squared first corner cone, lay a tape
or long string in a straight line to
help you. Keep in mind the center
point of the arena to make the line
square with the base.
10.Build Out First Long Side – Using the
string as a guide place the rails and
cones along the long side. Make
sure the rails butt up against each
other. Rails are pre-cut
and measured as long
as they are tight your
length will be correct.
40 Meter Side has
10 sections, 9 Straight
Cones and 2 Corner Cones.
11.Square Second Corner –
Use the same method
as before to square the
second corner. 20 Meter
Side has 5 sections, 4
Straight Cones and 2
Corner Cones.
12.Build Out Short Side –
Assemble cones and
rails along the short
side.
13.Build Out Original Short
Side – Go back to original corner and build the
short side there before
building second long
side. This corner should
already be squared.
Assemble cones and
rails along this short
side.
14.Square Third Corner
Use the same method as described above to square the corner.
15.Build Out Second Long Side Use your string or tape to line up both built out
short sides. This will help you to lay cones and rails in the direction you
need. If the last long side is off, it is
easy to alter one of the short sides to
fit. Assemble cones and rails to finish
the second long side.
16. Places and around lip of cone Finish your
set-up by placing your footing around
the lip of the cone. (You may also bury
the cone slightly). This will ensure
wind stability and secure each cone.
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Saturday, July 27, 2013
Premier Equestrian Sponsors Eventing Extraordinaire Kim Severson
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Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Rebecca Farm Sets New Record for Competitors at Nation's Largest Equestrian Triathlon
Media contact: Brian Schott, press@rebeccafarm.org, (406) 261-6190
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Saturday, July 13, 2013
The Event at Rebecca Farm - Premier Equestrian Horse Arena Footing
Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Montana has chosen Premier Equestrian as the official footing supplier for the prestigious equestrian triathlon known as
The Event at Rebecca Farm. This world-class event, drawing competitors from all over the world, features three 75m x 75m arenas used for the dressage and jumping portions of the Event.
Rebecca Farm owner Jerome Broussard contracted Premier Equestrian to design the new footing, source the materials, and supervise the installation in time for the 2013 Event at Rebecca Farm held July 25 – 28 in Kalispell.
Mark Neihart and Heidi Zorn of Premier Equestrian spent three days at the farm surveying the arenas, visiting local quarries, and discussing the arenas needs with Mr. Broussard and his daughter Sarah Kelly. It was decided the best solution for the Event was Premier Equestrian’s new product Master’s Blend Arena Footing.
Master’s Blend arena footing is a proprietary blend of sand, textiles, and cushioning agents. The quality of the footing provides both shear support and traction with cushion and rebound. The old arena footing was removed while the arena bases were restored to accept the new Master’s Blend Arena Footing. Premier Equestrian is proud to be part of The Event at Rebecca Farm.
This article will touch on arena footing basics and describe the qualities of sand.
UNDERSTANDING ARENA FOOTING – BASIC FACTS:
If an arena footing is too hard the horse will tend to shorten its stride to minimize jarring or modify his jumping form to avoid the sting of landing. Hard footing will stress their joints. If the footing is too soft and rolls away under the hooves it will cause strain to soft tissues – tendon, ligaments, and muscles. If the footing is slippery the horse may feel insecure and move cautiously.
Sand Types:
Natural Sand: Natural sand is eroded rock and is mined from where it was deposited. The host rock determines the mineral composition. Most sand is composed of silica and is resistant to breakdown due to its hardness. Pure Silica will last longer as arena footing.
Manufactured Sand: Rock quarries crush rock into various sizes. The smallest particles, ‘fines’, are sold as Manufactured Sand, Crusher Fines, or Stone Dust. These particles range from 5 mm to fine dust, are sharp and can tightly compact if used alone. The mineral composition can range widely so it may be softer and break down sooner.
Sand Shape:
Man-Made Sands will have sharp, or angular particle shapes. Angular sand is prone to fit tightly together and compact. It can have good traction but will not offer cushioning. Adding rubber products like Premier Equestrian’s ProStride or Athletex is a good solution for angular sands. The rubber in these products helps cushion the surface and reduce compaction.
Natural Sands have sub-angular and round shapes because of erosion. These shapes don't fit tightly together. Sub–angular grains lessen compaction while still providing some traction. Round grains won’t compact because the edges are worn off. Although round grains create voids and offer more cushioning, they are very unstable and will roll under foot. This is where textile type products like Premier Equestrian’s GGT Footing or ProTex Footing can help. The textiles net the sand grains together that reduces shear and keeps the sand in place.
Watering: An intermolecular attraction is formed between water molecules that holds wet sand together and may help to stabilize rounded sand footing that would otherwise roll if dry.
And so…
There are an enormous variety of sand options out there. The combination of all the above sand qualities decides whether the sand is suitable as footing or not. Sand that is well suited for a highly maintained indoor riding arena might be completely unsuitable for an all-weather, low maintenance outdoor riding arena. Choosing the wrong sand can create a lot of problems and in the long run can be very expensive.
Premier Equestrian offers a free sand analysis report for customers to help determine the correct additive for a new arena or to improve an existing surface. Contact a Premier Equestrian footing specialist at 800-611-6109 or visit their website at www.PremierEquestrian.com
Friday, July 5, 2013
Premier Equestrian Provides Arena Footing for The Event at Rebecca Farm
Premier Equestrian Provides Arena Footing for The Event at Rebecca Farm
Kalispell, MT – On July 25-28, 2013, Rebecca
Farm in Kalispell Montana will hold their annual equestrian triathlon
entitled The Event at Rebecca Farm. This year’s Event features brand
new arena footing supplied by Premier Equestrian, LLC. As a leader in
the equestrian footing industry, Premier Equestrian was chosen to update
the arena footing in Rebecca Farm’s three 75 x 75 meter arenas.
Premier Equestrian is proud to be a part of this exciting equestrian
triathlon and is a major sponsor of the event along with providing its
products.
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Farm is a 3-day event that will feature competition in dressage,
cross-country endurance and show jumping. Horses and riders of all ages
and levels from across the continent will gather to show their talents
on the 640-acre farm. Dressage will demonstrate the art and harmony
between horse and rider. Cross-country demands endurance, courage,
boldness, confidence, and stamina with horses running long distances at
high rates of speed. Show jumping examines precision, agility, and
technique while jumping over high obstacles. Rebecca Farm easily accommodates all of these disciplines, especially with Premier Equestrian Master’s Blend footing installed in three of their 75 x 75 meter riding arenas. Additionally, the cross-country course was re-designed last summer by Ian Stark, one of the leading designers in the world. This sinuous, 4-mile course features over 150 obstacles and four water complexes, which is sure to up the excitement level of the event. In addition to the competition, event organizer, Sarah Broussard is continuing the “Halt Cancer at X” fundraising campaign for the second year as an initiative to raise money for breast cancer research in memory of her mother, Rebecca Broussard. Last year’s inaugural campaign raised $65,000 for both local and national organizations. Admission to the event is free, however a voluntary $5 parking donation is requested to support this cause. Also, prior to the triathlon on July 24th, the USEA Young and Future Event Horse Series will be featured. The Future Event Horse series judges the potential that yearlings, two-year-olds, and three-year-olds demonstrate to become successful event horses. The Young Event Horse series also gives owners and breeders the opportunity to showcase the potential of their four and five-year-old horses. Premier Equestrian is excited to be working so closely with Rebecca Farm on all of these initiatives. “Rebecca Farm is looking to the future of their event,” states Premier Equestrian co-founder, Mark Neihart. “Competitors are demanding world-class footing and now Rebecca Farms can say they have it. At Premier Equestrian, we choose products that work while providing a multitude of benefits to our customers and we always strive to provide an exceptional value. Most importantly, our products are safe, effective, and usable. We are excited to have the incredible horses and riders competing at this year’s triathlon experiencing our new Master’s Blend Footing for themselves.” The event competitors at Rebecca Farm will now be riding atop the Premier Master’s Blend footing. Master’s Blend is a highly sought-after footing solution that gives exceptional stabilization along with maximum shock absorption. Master’s Blend arena footing provides cushion and rebound, yet offers high stability by increasing traction and shear strength. Footing of the past provided cushion but lacked the ability to bind and stabilize. Then textiles were introduced to offer traction and shear strength. However, too much traction can impede the horse’s movement and have too much grip. Premier has combined the qualities of both and the result is the best all around surface that supports health and performance. This all around, multi-purpose footing surface can be adjusted for jumping, dressage, combined training, or any other type of performance arena. “Whichever Premier Equestrian footing product you choose, your equine athletes will be performing on the best material available, and they will thank you for it!” assures Heidi Zorn, President of Premier Equestrian. Considered America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of equestrian arenas, Premier Equestrian’s website offers extensive and informative information designed to help horse owners understand the differences in arenas as well as arena footing. Premier Equestrian also offers a complete line of horse jumps and horse jumping equipment, along with state of the art dressage arenas and dressage letters. Other Premier products include barn accessories, books & DVDs, as well as arena grooming and maintenance equipment. 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. | |
Friday, April 12, 2013
“This is the Stuff” Premier Equestrian Debuts Master's Blend Horse Arena Footing
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“This is the stuff. This is what you've been waiting for,” says Premier Equestrian CEO, Mark Neihart. In Premier Equestrian's latest video, the audience travels to Utah with Neihart as he visits Margo Gogan at Hilltop Dressage. Viewers are given a chance to see Master's Blend Footing transform a'hard' arena into a praiseworthy new training surface for Margo and her guests USEF National Dressage Youth coach, Jeremy Steinberg, and Hilltop rider Alison Child, whose young dressage prospect, Woody, is ridden over both surfaces. The episode, released March 26, 2013, is free to view on Premier’s website under Footing and Masters blend at http://dressagearena.net/pages/masters_blend.html. “Master's Blend has helped my horses feel more athletic,” says Gogan at the end of the 15-minute episode. The video introduces viewers to Hilltop's arena before the new footing, shows Neihart and his crew at work during the installation, and discusses multiple differences in qualityfelt by horses and riders after Master's Blend is in place. Gogan continued, “It has not only helped my older horses but also our young horses like Alison Child's Woody, used for this video. He finished his training season scoring in the 80s and has a great career ahead so we want to maintain his joints and avoid tendon or suspensory ligament injuries. It's all about the health of the horse so we can continue to push for big goals. I need my facility and footing to be as healthy as possible so I can produce competitive horses.” “I could physically feel the difference in my body while riding his big, flamboyant gaits,” said Child, referring to the softness of concussion she felt while riding Woody over the new Master's Blend. While Woody couldn't speak for himself, USEF Youth coach Jeremy Steinberg did note, after Neihart and his crew put in Master's Blend, how important good footing was to building trust and confidence in a horse's way of going: “Quality concussion is important, especiallyfor downward transitions. Horses need footing they can trust not only when they 'power up' but when they have to softly transition back down.” Keeping pace with what equestrians need is why Premier Equestrian is one of America’s leading manufacturers and distributors of equestrian arenas. Premier Equestrian offers information, including free consultation and sand analysis reports, to help owners and barn managers understand differences in arenas and footing surfaces and in addition to Master's Blend Horse Arena Footing, has a complete line of arena grooming and maintenance equipment. Premier Equestrian also carries horse jumps and equipment, including standards, sponsor signage, and cavaletti. For more about Master's Blend and other Premier Equestrian products, including footing, dressage arenas, jumps and stable accessories, visit www.PremierEquestrian.com or call 800-611-6109. Photo: Premier Equestrian is pleased to announce a new premium quality footing at an affordable price: Master's Blend. (Photo courtesy of Premier Equestrian) | |
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Premier Equestrian Named as Official Footing Supplier of Del Mar National Horse Show
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The Dressage Summit, held in Wellington, Florida - Huge Success
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March 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The
Dressage Summit, held in Wellington, Florida, brought the best of the
natural horsemanship world together with the best of the dressage world.
The event was a huge success and featured, from left to right:
Christoph Hess, Linda Parelli, Pat Parelli, Walter Zettl, Premier
Equestrian CEO Mark Neihart and Charles de Kunffy.
Willowtree Farm in the Hamptons has a new trainer. Mette Larsen and Jenny Susser are excited to welcome Amanda Rossiter to their beautiful facility in Riverhead. If Amanda looks familiar, you may recognize her as the former head rider for the World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions.
Dressage riders and trainers Caroline Roffman and Endel Ots of Lionshare Dressage Farm in Wellington, Florida are excited to announce a new partnership with Der Dau Custom Boots. Both Caroline and Endel will be stepping up and stepping out in style with a new pair of show boots, as well as “everyday” boots from Der Dau. Riders aren’t the only ones stepping out in Der Dau – celebrities, Fortune 100 executives and more have been seen wearing Der Dau custom boots and shoes.
USA Olympian Adrienne Lyle, recipient of the Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize, has been preparing for her trip to Europe to compete and train with Klaus Balkenhol. She and Wizard have a full schedule of CDI competitions in California before their European adventure this summer. Also keep an eye out for Adrienne’s up-and-coming young horses – she’s been enjoying the process of bringing them along and hopes to start them out on the alifornia circuit. “I think we have some very talented youngsters on our hands. It is exciting to work with them and watch them learn and mature every day,” she said.
Olympic athletes Debbie McDonald and Mason Phelps came out of retirement to perform a disco-themed pas de deux at The Challenge of the Americas presented by SSG Gloves in Wellington, Florida. Dressed in white tailcoats with red satin lining, the two trotted down the centerline to a freestyle choreographed with the help of Carl Hester and set to music provided by Terry Ciotti Gallo. The Challenge celebrated its 11th anniversary in its fight against breast cancer with teams of top international dressage riders competing in freestyle quadrilles to raise money to help find a cure for breast cancer. Proceeds benefited the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through Play For P.I.N.K.
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Monday, March 4, 2013
Premier Equestrian Hosts Zettl Book Signing at 2013 Dressage Summit
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Brazilian Trainer Samira Uemeura Wins Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award During World Dressage Master CDI 5*/Wellington Classic Dressage Sunshine Challenge
Brazilian Trainer Samira Uemeura Wins Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award During World Dressage Master CDI 5*/Wellington Classic Dressage Sunshine Challenge Wellington, FL (February 5, 2013) – With an already impressive array of highlights to her career, including the2009 Central American and 2010 Pan American Games, trainer Samira Uemeura of Brazil added a Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award to that list while showing ahandsome string of young talent at the Wellington Classic Dressage SunshineChallenge, held in conjunction with the World Dressage Masters, January 24-27, in West Palm Beach, FL. |
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“I’ve been living in Wellington for about three years, this was
the place to compete. I have some wonderful new young horses and
sponsors. I cannot complain,” said the easy going and gracious Uemeura,
whose stable of dressage talent includes showing her own eight year-old
gelding, Tamarindo. Underlining the very attitude epitomized by the tenets of good sportsmanship and horsemanship, the newly-minted Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award winner shared the secret to her success: “Stay determined. Believe in yourself and don’t give up on your dreams. Sometimes, things won’t go your way. But tomorrow is another day.” The Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award included a $100 gift certificate towards Premier Equestrian’s deep catalog of trusted dressage supplies. Since 2000, Premier Equestrian has offered dressage arenas built from quality PVC materials, and top of the line Made in America products at affordable prices. Premier Equestrian dressage arenas, driving arenas, lettering, and flower boxes were featured at the 2010 World Equestrian Games, and its Arena Footing products are installed at both the Del Mar National Horse Show and World Dressage Masters. Learn more by calling 1-(800)-611-6109 or visiting www.PremierEquestrian.com. | |
Friday, February 1, 2013
Premier Equestrian Raffle Winner at USEF Convention Gets the ‘Jump’ on 2013
Premier Equestrian Raffle Winner at USEF Convention
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“Premier Equestrian was proud to be a sponsor of this important
annual convention,” said Heidi Zorn, “and to offer a custom jump. I’m
confident Martha will discover that our artisans can make any jump she
can dream up!" “The jumps are amazing,” said Murdock after an inspiring click through PremierEquestrian.com. “It would be hard to choose but I think a gate or a coop would be lovely. My colors are blue and red so that would be my pick of colors and I love the bright jumps. I have been riding over fences the last two years on a pinto mare that I bred, named Last Goodbye, and she has brought me back to my youth with her talent for jumping. This year, she will compete at Nationals in Canada and in the U.S., and in 2012 was undefeated in Green Working Hunter. A new jump will help me school at home.” Premier Equestrian offers a completeline of horse jumps and horse jumping equipment, including horse jump standards, sponsor jumps, and cavaletti, and is also considered America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of equestrian arenas. Premier Equestrian’s website offers extensive and informative information designed to help horseowners understand the differences in arenas as well as arena footing. OtherPremier products include barn accessories, books & DVDs, as well as arena grooming and maintenance equipment. 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: Martha Murdock, of Martha Murdock Stables in Paris, Kentucky, was pleasantly surprised to learn that her jump arena would soon have a new addition thanks to Premier Equestrian. Murdock had the lucky raffle draw for a custom jump by Premier Equestrian during the USEF Convention, January 16-19, in nearby Louisville. (Photo courtesy of Barbara Copping) | |
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