Source:  News Release/Sue Weakley for PMG Inc.

Last Chance for Tickets to
World Dressage Masters CDI5* Palm Beach

Wellington, FL-Tickets for the World Dressage Masters (WDM) CDI5* Palm Beach are still available on a limited basis for the first ride down centerline with the WDM Nürnberger Grand Prix Friday, Jan. 24 through the Grand Prix freestyle Saturday, Jan. 26. 

Organizers for the event, Wellington Classic Dressage, said there are still seats available in some sections of the Palm Beach County Jim Brandon Equestrian Arena.   

Maria Feola, who is in charge of the tickets for the event, said sales have been strong. "People should hurry and contact me if they don't want to miss out," she continued. "I would hate for them to be disappointed."

Noreen O'Sullivan, Show Manager and Managing Partner of Wellington Classic Dressage, agreed.  "You don't want to miss the opportunity to see the fantastic line-up for this year," she said.  "It's one of the strongest ever and features top riders from Europe, Canada, Australia and the U.S. in a European- style show.  But you can't see it without a ticket."

The riders will compete for their share of over €100,000 (EUR), or about $131,850 (USD), in prize money.  The World Dressage Masters 2012 series, presented by the Axel Johnson Group, featured more than €450,000 (EUR) in prize money, making it one of the richest dressage series in the world.

John van de Laar, Managing Director of WDM, said, "The WDM Palm Beach show has been on the WDM calendar from the very beginning.  This is THE show where the U.S. takes on Europe. I will always remember the 2012 WDM Palm Beach where Steffen and Ravel beat Valegro-truly exciting!"

U.S. Olympian Steffen Peters and Legolas 92, the top-ranked U.S. rider/horse team competing, will make the World Dressage Masters their only appearance in Florida. Fellow Olympians Adrienne Lyle and Wizard, as well as Olympic teammates Tina Konyot and Calecto V, and Heather Blitz on Paragon are all vying for the win.  James Koford and Rhett will round out the U.S. riders gunning for glory.

World Dressage Masters will also showcase Sweden's top two riders: 2012 London Olympians Tinne Vilhelmsson Silfven riding Don Aurilio, ranked No. 1 in Sweden and No. 10 in the world, and Patrik Kittel on Watermill Scandic, ranked No. 2 in Sweden and No. 11 in the world.

Many international riders come for the event and are charmed by the venue. "The WDM is truly a bridge for international riders who want to spend the season in Florida," van de Laar said.  "Many riders like Tinne come for a season, then make Palm Beach their winter home."

The Netherland's Edward Gal and Inter Floor Next One, the duo that won the Grand Prix Freestyle with a 77.35% on Jan. 6 in Drachten, Netherlands, will be competing along with fellow countryman Hans Peter Minderhoud on Withney van 't Genthof.

Denmark will be represented by Lars Petersen riding Mariett and Lisbeth Seierskilde riding Jonstrupgardens Raneur.  Canada's David Marcus riding Chrevi's Capital and Jacqueline Brooks competing on D Niro, Italy's Silvia Rizzo on Donnerbube II and Australia's Nicholas Fyffe on Sentimiento I will round out the world-class line-up. 

Additionally, the top two qualified riders from the CDI3* Grand Prix Qualifier at the Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge at Jim Brandon the same weekend will be invited to compete in the WDM for a maximum start field of 18-20.

Limited tickets are still available for 2013 World Dressage Masters for Reserved and VIP seating.  Contact Maria Feola at 561-282-5334 and 561-282-5301 or email at mfeola@internationalpoloclub.com or Debbie@internationalpoloclub.com. Or log onto  http://wcd.ticketleap.com/2013  to buy your tickets today.

World Dressage Masters Palm Beach CDI5* Fast Facts

What: 

North America's only World Dressage Masters event, part of the richest dressage series in the world. Up to 20 of the world's top dressage stars will compete for €100,000 EUR (about $130,000 USD) in prize money at the WDM Palm Beach.

When:

January 24-26, 2013

Where:

Palm Beach County Jim Brandon Equestrian Center  

Okeeheelee Park South

7500 Forest Hill Blvd,
West Palm Beach, FL 33413

www.pbcgov.com/parks/equestrian/jimbrandon/

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