Source: News Release/JWM Inc.
2015 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival Becomes the
Richest Dressage Circuit in the World
Wellington, FL - Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) looks forward to hosting its fourth annual Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in 2015 with ten weeks of fantastic equestrian sport at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL. This year's AGDF will host three national and seven international weeks of competition running from January 8 through March 29, 2015. The total prize money has increased to more than $650,000, making AGDF the richest dressage circuit in the world.
"I am incredibly proud to see how the Adequan Global Dressage Festival has grown since its inception and I look forward to its continued success this season," stated ESP CEO Mark Bellissimo. "With the support of Adequan and the many other dedicated sponsors at AGDF, we have worked from the beginning to inspire the sport of dressage in America and take it to the next level. Each year brings further evolution, and we look forward to watching the incredible competition that unfolds during this year's event."
The winter season is quickly approaching as AGDF prepares to welcome many of the world's top horses and riders to the beautiful dressage facility at The Stadium at PBIEC. International competition includes four CDI-W rated shows, a CDI 4*, a CDI 5*, and the Western Hemisphere's only non-championship CDIO, which is also part of the FEI Nations Cup series.
Luitpold Animal Health, the maker of Adequan®i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), is excited to return to Wellington, FL, as the title sponsor of the 2015 Adequan Global Dressage Festival.
This year's event has many exciting highlights to look forward to, including the CDIO Nations Cup, sponsored by Stillpoint Farm and Peacock Ridge. This special team competition for dressage gives riders the unique opportunity to experience a championship-style format. CDIO competition will run March 25-29, serving as the last team event before the Pan American Games in Toronto in July. The CDI 5* competition, sponsored by Diamante Farms and Wellington Equestrian Realty, will be held on February 5-8 featuring over $200,000 in prize money. This notably makes it the second richest CDI 5* in the world.
A new CDI Amateur international division will be introduced during the first week of competition as well and will be offered during the whole season in every CDI. Riders must be at least 26 years of age and will compete at the Small Tour level. While riders in the CDI Amateur international division cannot be listed on the international ranking list (which is reserved for Large Tour riders), this division will give a great opportunity to those looking to step up to international level.
Show manager Lloyd Landkamer noted, "There many exceptional Amateur riders paired with exceptional horses, yet they lacked the confidence to step into the International light of the CDI ring, which is viewed as the professional division. The FEI created this division to encourage these riders to participate in this international format to develop the confidence to go forward in representing their countries."
He added, "I look forward to seeing the development of this division as it will bring new faces into the winner's circle. It will add new heroes and inspiration to the sport."
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About the Adequan Global Dressage Festival:
The Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) is one of the world's largest international and national dressage circuits featuring 7 FEI Dressage events, including a 5* and the only FEI Nations' Cup Series CDIO in the Western Hemisphere. The AGDF offers more than $650,000 in prize money for the seven international competitions, making it one of the richest circuits in the world. The Stadium at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center facility includes the Van Kampen covered arena (made possible by Kimberly and Frederic Boyer and family) and four outdoor arenas with world-class footing, 200 permanent stalls, and a VIP seating area.
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Please visit www.globaldressagefestival.com or call 561-793-5867 for more information.
The Stadium at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center 13500 South Shore Blvd, Wellington, Florida 33414 |
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