World Dressage Masters to Return to Florida in 2012

Thu, 09/22/2011 - 18:18
American Dressage News

As the only North American leg of the prestigious World Dressage Masters CDI5* circuit, the World Dressage Masters Palm Beach CDI5*  will take place January 26 - 29, 2012. Wellington Classic Dressage will once again bring this world-class dressage spectacle

to the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, FL.

Wellington Classic Dressage has secured exclusive rights to host the renowned World Dressage Masters Palm Beach through 2013, making this premier dressage event an integral part of the Wellington area's action-packed winter equestrian offerings. Spectators will have the chance to view some of the most impressive dressage exhibitions in the world, while also relaxing in the fun, social atmosphere that characterizes this event.

The Axel Johnson Group will again sponsor the entire World Dressage Masters circuit, which spans several nations and invites the globe's top dressage Horse/Athlete combinations to compete against one another. Last year, the World Dressage Masters circuit included CDI5* competitions in Munich, Germany and Falsterbo, Sweden. These elite CDI5* events were also held at Hickstead in Great Britain as well as in Palm Beach. Launched in 2008, the World Dressage Masters awards over €100,000 in prize money per show to its famed participants.

Photo © Sue Stickle

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