“This is the Stuff” Premier Equestrian Debuts Master's Blend Horse Arena Footing

“This is the Stuff” Premier Equestrian Debuts Master's Blend Horse Arena Footing   Salt Lake City, UT (April 10, 2013) – Premier Equestrian is pleased to announce a new premium quality footing at an affordable price:  Master's Blend. Master's Blend Footing is a new proprietary blend of textiles and cushioning agents that creates an ideal surface for mastering the art of dressage, jumping or any discipline by offering superior traction along with cushioning and rebound.  For every horseman, from the show facility manager to backyard owner, Master's Blend Footing is the result of years of testing to perfect an arena footing blend that offers the support and traction of textile with the rebound cushion of rubber.
“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)

Premier Equestrian Named as Official Footing Supplier of Del Mar National Horse Show

Premier Equestrian Named as Official Footing Supplier of Del Mar National Horse Show

Premier Equestrian Named as Official Footing Supplier of Del Mar National Horse Show

 

Premier Equestrian Named as Official Footing Supplier of Del Mar National Horse Show   San Diego, CA (March 4, 2013) – Premier Equestrian is proud to announce that their latest, most innovative and eco-friendly solutions for equestrian arena footing have been selected as the official footing supplier for Del Mar National Horse Show. “We here at Premier Equestrian have been working with arenas and footing for a long time,” states Premier Equestrian co-founder and CEO, Mark Neihart about their expertise in equestrian arenas. “We choose products that work, products that you will find us using in our own arena that we trust and that also provide the cushion and traction to be used on the world stage. Most importantly, all of our products are safe, effective, and durable.  We are excited that all of the incredible horses and riders competing at Del Mar this year will be able to experiencePremier Footing for themselves, first hand.”

This year, Del Mar will host a very significant moment in US equestrian sport when one of the most influential American dressage horses, Ravel, will step into the spotlight one last time to be officially retired.  Beloved around the world, especially by his rider, Steffen Peters, and owners Akiko Yamazaki and Jerry Yang of Four Winds Farm, Ravel is a modern day American legend in the sport of dressage.  He has achieved international fame by representing the United States in two Olympics: the 2008 Bejing Games and the 2012 London Games, in addition to winning the 2009 World Cup Final, the 2009 Aachen CDIO, has twice been the US Grand Prix Dressage Champion, and has taken over 40 Grand Prix victory lapsthroughout his accomplished career.  Premier Equestrian is especially honored to be a part of this momentous occasion. Premier is also proud to once again be sponsoring Olympic Dressage rider, Adrienne Lyle, who will be competing at the 2013 Del Mar National Horse Show as well. “Adrienne is a talented and amazing young woman and Premier is excited to be part of her amazing story as it unfolds. Her partnership with her horse Wizard is spectacular and we can’t wait to see what happens next with those two!” said Heidi Zorn, President of Premier Equestrian.  Premier Equestrian, along with Del Mar operations staff, installed the GGT Footing at the Del Mar National Horse Show. GGT is a neutral non-toxic, non-allergenicmaterial that will not negatively affect either humans or animals. GGT Footing qualities include: good resistance to compacting; stabilizes sand particles and delivers high elasticity; gentle on the bare hoof with great energy absorption with less concussion; high slide strength and intermediate shear resistance delivers additional stability; improves and balances moisture absorption; and it offers significant dust reduction for indoor riding arenas. “GGT Footing is used at top venues all over the world,” Zorn said. “Whichever Premier footing product you choose, your equine athletes will be performing on the best material available, and they will thank you for it!” assures Zorn. Considered America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of equestrian arenas, Premier Equestrian’s website offers extensive and informativeinformation designed to help horse owners understand the differences in arenas as well as arena footing. Premier Equestrian also offers a complete line ofhorse 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, dressage arenas, jumps and stable accessories, visit their website at www.PremierEquestrian.com or call 800-611-6109.    Photo:  Premier Equestrian is the official footingsupplier of the Del Mar National Horse Show. (Photo courtesy of McCool Photography)

The Dressage Summit, held in Wellington, Florida - Huge Success

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March 5, 2013 By Sidelines Editor 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.

It’s Dressage Gone Wild in Wellington with non-stop CDIs, symposiums, clinics, charity events and much more…and it makes you wonder when everyone sleeps! To make it to all the activities, Anna and Cindy Bovay have started Cinanna Concierge Service to cater to the busy equestrian’s every need.
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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Premier Equestrian Hosts Zettl Book Signing at 2013 Dressage Summit

 

 

Wellington, FL (February 26, 2013) – Since the release of Dressage in Harmony in 1998 and The Circle of Trust in 2007, German Federation Gold Riding Medalist, Olympic Three-Day coach, and Toronto CADORA Hall of Famer, Walter A. Zettl, has been among the world’s most quoted horsemen, making the opportunity presented by Premier Equestrian all the more important to meet the man affectionately known as ‘WAZ’ and secure a personalized advance copy of his latest book on classical dressage, Ask Walter, during the USDF-accredited 2013 Dressage Summit which took place on February 9-11, 2013 at The Stadium at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington.  Ask Walter is set to debut in May of 2013.

The Summit’s groundbreaking collaboration – an idea more than a year in the making between Premier Equestrian and Linda and Pat Parelli – brought masters of dressage and natural horsemanship together including Zettl, classical master and Dressage Today contributor Charles de Kunffy and German FEI judge, Christoph Hess, along with natural horsemanship’s Linda and Pat Parelli, to demonstrate how fundamental principles of classical dressage apply to every level of the horse-and-rider relationship. “Walter is a true master of the classical art and modern sport of dressage,” said Heidi Zorn, president of Premier Equestrian. “Premier offered advance, signed copies of his new book so the dressage enthusiast can take home a small piece of history.  His collaboration with the other presenters at the Dressage Summit was a unique opportunity for dressage and natural horsemanship to come together and we were proud to be a supporter and headline sponsor of the event."  “One should only ask as much from a horse as is exhibited in turnout or play when they are showing off like a ‘great stallion,” Zettl has emphasized. “These movements are natural and the horse enjoys doing them. Movements in horseplay are exercises in our tests.  For me, this is classical dressage.” In addition to partnering with the Parellis, Zettl, Hess, and de Kunffy for the inaugural Dressage Summit, Premier Equestrian has since 2000 offered affordable dressage arenas built from quality PVC materials and other quality products. Its dressage and driving arenas and flower boxes were featured at the 2010 World Equestrian Games and their arena footing is installed at The Del Mar National Horse Show and World Dressage Masters.  Learn more by calling 1-(800)-611-6109 or visit www.PremierEquestrian.com.   Photo: Classical dressage master Walter Zettl (center) with Mark Neihart and HeidiZorn of Premier Equestrian during the book signing at the 2013 Dressage Summit. (Photo courtesy of JRPR—no photo credit necessary)

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.

“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. Photo: With an already impressive array of highlights to her career, including the 2009 Central American and 2010 Pan American Games, trainer Samira Uemeura of Brazil added a Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award to that list while showing a handsome string of young talent at the World Dressage Masters, January 24-27, in Palm Beach, FL. (Photo courtesy of JRPR—no photo credit necessary)

Premier Equestrian Raffle Winner at USEF Convention Gets the ‘Jump’ on 2013

Premier Equestrian Raffle Winner at USEF Convention Gets the ‘Jump’ on 2013 Wellington, FL (February 1,2013) – 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.  Premier sponsored a breakfast during the convention, and raffled off one of their completely customizable jumps to alucky attendee.

“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)