Official Dates Announcement for the 2013 Adequan Global Dressage Festival

Official Dates Announcement for the 2013 Adequan Global Dressage Festival

Wellington, FL – December 5, 2012 – The Adequan Global Dressage Festival (GDF) is one of the world’s largest international and national dressage circuits. It features five FEI events, including a CDI5*, a CDIO3* Nations Cup (Pan American format test event), two CDI-W 3* and seven U.S. national events.

The success of the event would not be possible without the whole team of supportive sponsors who contribute to the enormous growth of the sport of dressage.

Equestrian Sport Productions has made a limited number of tickets available in the Global Pavilion for tables at the international dressage competitions. Watch world-class dressage at your private table in the VIP Global Pavilion where guests are treated to a breakfast buffet and lunch with an open bar. The Pavilion will also be open for the evening classes that include Grand Prix Freestyles. Seasonal Stabling packages are available in twelve, six and four week increments. For ticketing, stabling and general information, please contact: Aliza Korasz at 561-784-4278 or aliza@equestriansport.com

We would like to take the opportunity to thank our sponsors:

Title Sponsor: Adequan

Founding Sponsors:Wellington Equestrian Realty, Matt Varney, Chris and Rob Desino (the first Founding Sponsor), Janet and William Richardson Pearson of the Chesapeake Dressage Institute of Annapolis, MD, Devon and Terri Kane of Diamante Farm, Joe and Gaye Scarpa of Magnolia Farm, Tuny Page and Family of Stillpoint Farm and the United States PRE Association.

About the Adequan Global Dressage Festival:

The Adequan Global Dressage Festival (GDF) is one of the world’s largest international and national dressage circuits featuring five CDIs, including a 5*, the first non-championship CDIO Nations’ Cup in the Western Hemisphere, and nine U.S. national events.The Adequan GDF is offering more than $275,000 in prize money for the five international competitions making it one of the richest circuits in the world. In addition to the CDIs with national competitions, the Adequan GDF will feature six separate national shows to be held at the Stadium section of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) show grounds. The Adequan GDF encompasses almost 60 acres of the former Palm Beach Polo Grounds. The 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 for the International Arena fully catered for relaxing and having an enjoyable experience.

About Adequan:

Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Animal Health Division based in Shirley, N.Y., markets Adequan® i.m. and Adequan® i.a. (POLYSULATED GLYCOSAMINOGLYCAN) for horses. The company is committed to advancing the cause of equine health. For more information about products from Luitpold Animal Health visit www.adequan.com

There are no known contraindications to the use of intramuscular PSGAG in horses. The safe use of Adequan® i.m. in horses used for breeding purposes, during pregnancy, or in lactating mares has not been evaluated. WARNING: Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Not for use in humans. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.

CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

About the Founding Sponsors:

The creation of the inaugural Adequan Global Dressage Festival in 2012 was made possible through the generous support and vision of a group of families, farms and businesses. Their dedication and faith in bringing top level international sport to Wellington will ensure that this venue and event will grow and evolve for many years to come.

Founding Sponsors:

Matt Varney, Chris and Rob Desino, Wellington Equestrian Realty

Janet and William Richardson Pearson, Chesapeake Dressage Institute of Annapolis, MD

Devon and Terri Kane, Diamante Farm

Joe and Gaye Scarpa, Magnolia Farm

Tuny Page and Family, Stillpoint Farm

Kimberly and Frederic Boyer, United States P.R.E Association

Honorary Global Sponsors:

Ashley Holzer and Diane Fellows, Today’s Equestrian

Bethany Pessler, Everglades Dressage

Betsy Juliano, Havensafe Farm

Carol and Rebecca Cohen, Two Swans Farm LLC