All Smiles- Abbey MacLellan Takes Premier Sportsmanship Award at 2013 Gold Coast Dressage Association Opener CDI

All Smiles- Abbey MacLellan Takes Premier Sportsmanship Award at 2013 Gold Coast Dressage Association Opener CDI  Wellington, FL (January 29, 2013) – Premier Equestrian, a leading supplier of equestrian equipment, footing and arenas, presented the Premier Sportsmanship Award to15-year-old Abbey MacLellan during the 2013 Gold Coast Dressage Association Opener CDI.  Riding in their first FEI Pony Test, MacLellan and her French Canadian Pony, Encore, earned a 61.375%, and had a great time showing at this new level.  “We want to get some solid scores under us and just keep getting better!” she said about her goals for the season in Florida.  MacLellan and her trainer, Cindy Matheson of Tea Hill Stables, are from Prince Edward Island, Canada, and so far they are enjoying the show season in Wellington. “It’s great! It’s hot!” MacLellan described.  She was awarded a beautiful tri-color ribbon and a gift certificate to Premier Equestrian for demonstrating this positive attitude throughout the show and winning the Sportsmanship Award.

The Sportsmanship Award is designed to recognize riders who bring exceptional character, sportsmanship, and a positive attitude to the sport, while respecting theirfellow rider and their mount. “We take pride in recognizing riders who not only are competitive, but also kind and friendly to fellow competitors, show staff, and who have put their horse first and contribute to the positive overall atmosphere at the show,” states Heidi Zorn, President of Premier Equestrian. “Premier Equestrian is dedicated to the sport of dressage and our core goal is to provide products that are safe and functional.  Our motivation is to promote the well-being of the horse and horse sport industry. Premier is proud to sponsor this award at events across the country,” adds Zorn. 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, including horse jump standards, sponsor jumps, and cavaletti. 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, dressagearenas, jumps and stable accessories, visit their website at www.PremierEquestrian.com or call 800-611-6109. Photo: Abbey MacLellan and her trainer Cindy Matheson after their test at the 2013 GCDA Opener. (Photo courtesy of JRPR—no photo credit necessary)

Premier Equestrian announces Walter Zettl’s New Book

Premier Equestrian announces Walter Zettl’s New Book

‘WAZ’ Up at the Dressage Summit? Order Advance Signed Copy Of Walter Zettl’s New Book at the Premier Equestrian Booth! Wellington, FL (January 22, 2013) - When the 2010 World Equestrian Games entrusted its arenas to Premier Equestrian, LLC, it knew it was working with a company that respected the priority dressage puts on foundation work. Which is why the Sandy, Utah-based source for more than 1,000 high quality yet affordable equestrian products, including dressage arenas, will host dressage master, author, German Federation Gold Riding Medalist, Olympic Three-Day eventing coach, and Toronto CADORA Association Hall of Famer, Walter A. Zettl, known and quoted the world over as ‘WAZ.’
Premier Equestrian and Zettl, who released Dressage in Harmony in 1998, and The Circle of Trust in 2007, will introduce riders and readers to his third opus on classical dressage, Ask Walter.  The book will officially debut in May, but the first 200 advance orders will be signed by Zettl, who will be on hand to meet fans and sign autographs during the USDF-accredited 2013 Dressage Summit, February 9-11, at The Stadium at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. In Ask Walter, Zettl says, “I would like to address all riders, not just dressage riders. We need people thinking about classical training not only for the longevity of the sport but for the well-being of our horses. My goal is to inspire the horse’s confidence in the rider while developing its natural athletic ability. One should only ask as much from ahorse as is exhibited in turnout or play, when he shows off like a great stallion.  These movements are natural and the horse enjoys doing them.  Movements in horse play are exercises in our tests.  For me, this is Classical Dressage.” Joining Zettl at the Summit’s groundbreaking collaboration between dressage masters and top horsemen are Charles de Kunffy, Christoph Hess and Linda Parelli, who will apply fundamental principles of classical dressage to every level of the sport while respecting the dignity of horse and human. Wellington, known as the sport horse mecca of the United States, offers world-class show jumping and dressage CDI’s within minutes of the Dressage Summit, as well as pristine beaches, international polo, golf, shopping, fine dining and posh Palm Beach within a 15-mile radius.  Dressage Summit sponsors Premier Equestrian, Dressage Today, and U.S. Dressage Federation will ensure attendees three days of elegant, exciting education.Three-day tickets for the 2013 Dressage Summit are only $195, and one-day tickets are $95.  Limited VIP tickets are available for $395 and include catered food, complementary beer and wine, and a chance to mingle with Summit celebrities. For information or tickets visit www.dressagesummit.com or call 1-(855) 727-3554. Since 2000, Premier Equestrian has been offering affordable dressage arenas builtfrom quality PVC materials, and high quality, Made in America products at affordable prices.  Premier Equestrian is headquartered in Sandy, Utah, and owned by Mark Neihart, Heidi Zorn, and Chris Neihart. Premier Equestrian dressage arenas, driving arenas and flower boxes were featured at the 2010 World Equestrian Games. Premier’s Arena Footing products have been installed for The Del Mar National Horse Show and World Dressage Masters. Learn more by calling 1-(800)-611-6109 or visiting www.PremierEquestrian.com. Photo: Classical dressage master Walter Zettl with natural horsemanship experts Linda and Pat Parelli. (Photo courtesy of Premier Equestrian)

Premier Equestrian Set to Award Sportsmanship Award During the 2013 Florida Dressage Circuit

Premier Equestrian Set to Award Sportsmanship Award During the 2013 Florida Dressage Circuit Wellington, FL (January 15, 2012) – Premier Equestrian, a leading supplier of equestrian equipment and arenas, is proud to announce they will once again be sponsoring the Premier Sportsmanship Awardduring the 2013 Florida dressage circuit, including the Global Dressage Festival, Wellington Classic Dressage, and Gold Coast Dressage Association CDIs.  The Sportsmanship Award is designed to recognize riders who bring exceptional character, sportsmanship, and a positive attitude to the sport, while respecting their fellow rider and their mount.  Recipients of the Sportsmanship Award will receive a gift certificate to Premier and a beautiful tri-color ribbon.

The Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award looks beyond the numbers and scores of the perfect ride or test, and considers the contribution of the competitorsthemselves to the true spirit of an equestrian sports event.  The award includes a $50 gift certificate to Premier Equestrian’s full range of products.  “It’s going to be an amazing season and Premier Equestrian is excited to be right in the middle of it,” said Heidi Zorn, President of Premier Equestrian. “We take pride in recognizing riders who not only are competitive, but also kind and friendly to fellow competitors, show staff, and who have put their horse first and contribute to the positive overall atmosphere at a show.  Premier Equestrian is dedicated to the sport of dressage and our core goal is to provide products that are safe and functional.  Our motivation is to promote the well-being of the horse and horse sport industry.  Premier is proud to sponsor this award at events across the country,” said Zorn. As sponsors of the Global Dressage Festival, the Premier Equestrian representatives will be coming from Sandy, Utah to be on hand during the Dressage Summit on February 9-11, 2013.  The Summit features top trainers including Walter Zettl, Chares de Kunffy, Christoph Hess, and Linda Parelli. Premier is also a sponsor of the Gold Coast Dressage Association and Wellington Classic Dressage shows, including the World Dressage Masters.  Premier provided all of the rings, letters, and flower boxes and have been a big part of providing the footing for the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, where the circuits are held.  As a leading supplier of horse arena footing, dressage arena fencing, horse jumps and stable accessories, Premier Equestrian has been actively involved in the equestrian community for many years.  Premier has a history of supplying the dressage arena fencing for world-class facilities such as the Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, and in 2010 they were chosen as an official supplier to the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky. Premier Equestrian supplied the dressage arenas, as well as the dressage warm-up arena, driving arenas,along with the dressage letters and flower boxes.  “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. Considered America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of equestrian arenas, Premier’s professional staff is available 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, including horse jump standards, sponsor jumps, and cavaletti.  Other Premier products include barn accessories, books & DVDs, dog agility jumps, as well as arena grooming and maintenance equipment.  For moreinformation on all Premier Equestrian products, including footing, dressagearenas, jumps and stable accessories, visit their website at www.premierequestrian.com, or call 800-611-6109. Photo: Premier Equestrian is pleased to announce they are sponsoring the Premier Sportsmanship Award during the 2013 Florida dressage circuit.  In 2012 Jim Koford was one of the recipients of the Premier Sportsmanship Award. (Photo courtesy of JRPR—no photo credit necessary)