Champion Show Horse Ravel Lost at Foundation Celebration Show
This evening at the South Point Equestrian Center, a great show horse was lost. Ravel, a Pure Spanish Horse, owned and cherished by Henry “Hank” Gutierrez of Southern California took his last bow and collapsed in the arena, the place he loved best.
The arena was then cleared due to the emotional distress of the owner and the show staff. They are a close family and all truly loved the dance of Ravel. The event tonight was a benefit to support the Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse Rescue Program.
Ravel was examined by show veterinarian Dr. Alberto Rojas Garcia and also the Equestrian Center’s house veterinarian Dr. Leslie Schure of Desert Pines Equine Center. After examining Ravel, it was determined that he died of a cardiac incident, similar to a heart attack with humans. Dr. Schure said, “He appeared to be in perfect health. There were no outward signs that there was anything wrong. He died like we all wish we could; quickly and pain free.”
All horses being housed inside the South Point Equestrian center are required to have a health certification from a certified veterinarian within 30 days of their entrance as well as a negative Coggins Test. Ravel was most recently examined on August 25, 2008 by his veterinarian.
Steve Stallworth, GM of the South Point Equestrian Center said, “We are deeply saddened by the loss of a member of our Equestrian family. This being a first for the South Point, we are doing everything we can to ease the community through this time.”
Richard Nickerson, President of the Foundation said, “We all mourn the loss of this magnificent horse, and we extend our deepest sympathies to his owners, Maureen and Henry Gutierrez.”
The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse plans to remember the life and performances of Ravel by hosting a service in his honor during the show on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 1:00P.M. They welcome everyone in the community to join them for the celebration of Ravel’s life.
Ravel was best known for being a two-time Reserve National Champion, as a four year old, the National Driving Champion, as well as numerous additional awards. Ravel also sired several champions as well.
The Foundation of the Pure Spanish Horse is an organization that was established in 1998 to develop, perpetuate and foster an appreciation and understanding of the Pure Spanish Horse throughout the United States and any other country where interest in the Pure Spanish Horse has been expressed or the help of the foundation requested.
Southpoint Casino
Courtney Fitzgerald Director of Public Relations
August 29, 2008
For Immediate Release |
Ravel and owner, Hank Gutierrez
for more information visit: www.prehorse.org
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Hiring Now: A Select Group of Dressage Riders and Trainers
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Required profile:
* Outstanding experience as a dressage rider and/or trainer.
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Individual Results for Iberian horses
Grand Prix Special - Dressage
Juan Manuel Munoz / Feugo XII (ESP) - 16th (Andalusian/PRE)
Hayley Beresford / Relâmpago do Retiro (AUS) - 19th (Lusitano)
Don’t miss the inaugural one-week course in Working Equitation with natural horsemanship clinician Glenn Stewart in Brazil
Specifically Brazilian-bred Lusitano horses, are the driving force uniting three dynamic people who have developed an innovative project. Geraldo Lefosse, Jean Llewellyn and Glenn Stewart are combining many years of equestrian industry skills and experience to establish instructional schools of Working Equitation in Brazil and Canada that will be launched in November 2008 in São Paulo.
Little known in North America, Working Equitation (WE) was developed to test the relationship between a horse and rider and their capacity to negotiate any obstacles they might encounter performing a variety of working duties in fields and open countryside. Naturally, for safety’s sake, obedience, steadiness, agility and speed are typical necessities. Working Equitation as a competitive sport has seen exponential growth in popularity and participation in recent years, and hosted its first European and World Championships in 1996 and 2002 respectively. Today this emerging discipline has become part of the competitive equestrian landscape in Portugal, France, Great Britain, Spain, Italy, Belgium and Sweden, as well as Mexico and Brazil.
Like eventing, Working Equitation is a three-phase competition including dressage plus two separate obstacle courses (the final phase against the clock), at which Lusitano horses have already demonstrated their ability to excel. Synonymous with world-class dressage by virtue of their naturally gifted gaits, Lusitanos have categorically proven their aptitude in the multi-disciplinary environment of Working Equitation, especially thanks to their work willingness and extremely docile temperament.
The project being launched by Lefosse, Llewellyn and Stewart is the first of its kind, providing a sound educational base for anyone wishing to learn or improve their Working Equitation skills.
WHERE: Located close to the famous spa town of Aguas de Lindóia, 90 minutes drive from São Paulo, Lefosse’s Haras das Mangueiras, a world-class Lusitano breeding facility since 1992, currently hosts a leg in the Brazilian Working Equitation Championship series, and provides a fitting instructional environment plus superbly trained and experienced WE Lusitano horses for visitors to ride.
HOW: A former Parelli instructor, Glenn Stewart – based in Fort St. John, BC, is a renowned and highly popular natural horsemanship clinician with a lifetime of skills that were recognized by Lefosse when they met during a stud farm tour organized by Jean Llewellyn last November on behalf of ABPSL (the pure-bred Lusitano breeding association in Brazil). Stewart will be honing his WE skills with the expert guidance of Benedito Torres de Macedo, an extensively awarded competitor and member of the Brazilian national team who finished as reserve champions at the 2002 WE World Championship. “Dito” is a highly respected rider and instructor in both Brazil and Portugal
WHEN: The resulting WE project has evolved from nearly nine months of tripartite discussion and will be inaugurated in November 2008 with a certificated course in Working Equitation using natural horsemanship training methods. In addition, a WE judges’ course will be offered, also certificated, that is open to all interested parties. A flexible schedule allows participation in both the WE riding instruction and the judges’ course, and will run from November 15 to 22, 2008.
The week will conclude with a special Gala Evening where rookie judges will have the opportunity to test their skills during a “live” Working Equitation competition, and also be invited to participate in a special WE competition to demonstrate their new-found skills.
During the same period, world-renowned equestrian photographer Peter Llewellyn will be hosting special workshops for horse photography, as well as guided field trips to photograph nature and wildlife. Anyone wishing to extend their stay in Brazil may choose to arrive one week earlier for a wilderness safari beginning on November 9 to the legendary Pantanal region – the world’s largest wetland habitat that can boast the greatest diversity of wildlife on earth. Or, an additional five-day photography field trip begins in São Paulo on Tuesday, November 4 – for a total of 18 nights. Each period is fully inclusive of full-board, lodging plus all riding and photography activities.
If you would like further information about riding or judging Working Equitation, forthcoming trips/clinics, or if you are interested in hosting a WE clinic, demonstration, or event in 2009, please contact Jean Llewellyn for further information: jean@jeanllewellyn.com
Contact: Jean Llewellyn
jean@jeanllewellyn.com
Tel: (250) 247 9109
August 1, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Final results for Iberian horses
Day 1 - Hong Kong
Juan Manuel Munoz / Feugo XIII (ESP) - 15th (Andalusian/PRE)
Hayley Beresford / Relâmpago do Retiro (AUS) - 18th (Lusitano)
Daniel Pinto / Galopin de La Font (POR) - 24th (Lusitano)
Carlos Pinto / Notável JCL (POR) - 30th (Lusitano)
Luiza Tavares de Almeida / Samba (BRA) - 31st (Lusitano)
Leandro Aparecido / Oceano do Top (BRA) - 34th (Lusitano)
Miguel Ralão Duarte / Oxalis da Meia Lua (POR) - Retired (Lusitano)
Start times for Lusitanos in Dressage at the Olympics
Wednesday August 13, Start Time 19:15 (7:15) Bejing Time
- Add +2 hours US Eastern Standard Time (adjust accordingly for other time zones)
Daniel Pinto / Galopin de La Font (POR) - 7:24 pm
Luiza Tavares de Almeida / Samba (BRA) - 7:33 pm
Leandro Aparecido / Oceano do Top (BRA) - 9:36 pm
Carlos Pinto / Notável JCL (POR) - 10:09 pm
Miguel Ralão Duarte / Oxalis da Meia Lua (POR) - 10:51 pm
Hayley Beresford / Relâmpago do Retiro (AUS) - 11:12 pm |
