February 27th, 2010
By: Newsroom Associate
Photo: Rolette, owned by Spy Coast Farm and ridden by Shane Sweetnam, won the 2010 EQUILITE Grooming & Conditioning Award, sponsored by Arenus, during the fifth week of the world-class FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. (Photo courtesy of Randi Muster)
Wellington, FL (February 26, 2010) – Irish Grand Prix rider Shane Sweetnam and Spy Coast Farm’s Dutch Warmblood mare, Rolette, won the EQUILITE 2010 Grooming and Conditioning Award during the prestigious Winter Equestrian Festival. Rolette, a Dutch mare by Lester, was awarded EQUILITE brand products from award sponsor Arenus, makers of animal health products and supplement blends including Sore No More.
While the FEI World Cup Grand Prix featured a multitude of beautiful horses, Rolette’s magnificent coat and outstanding condition drew the attention of the judges. Sweetnam was presented her EQUILITE Grooming and Conditioning Award for Rolette during the awards ceremony to the delight of 4,800 fans.
Each week during the Winter Equestrian Festival, a horse, barn or trainer is chosen for their horse’s exceptional coat and level of conditioning by a team of independent judges. The winner receives a prize of EQUILITE brand products including two time product of the year, Sore No More liniment.
“Rolette is quite striking,” said Stacey Small, creator of the EQUILITE line of products. “It was easy to tell that Sweetnam keeps Rolette is in excellent condition; her coat is well cared for.” Sweetnam was presented the award by Stacey Small, Simone Pophal, Arenus Business Manager and Peter Thompson, Arenus National Sales Manager during the Grand Prix ceremony.
Sweetnam, a Country Cork, Ireland native, began his Grand Prix career at age 16 and has shown in North American and Europe. He moved to Wellington, FL four years ago and now has students competing at every level of show jumping. Sweetnam owns Sweet Oak Farm located on the property of Spy Coast Farm, was pleased that the mare was recognized for her grooming and conditioning.
About Arenus
Arenus is a premier provider of innovative health and nutrition products for pets and horses. The EQUILITE line is part of the Arenus family of products. Arenus is a growing division within Novus Nutrition Brands, a global company dedicated to Health and Nutrition through Science. To learn more about Arenus products, or find an Arenus event near you, call (866) 791-3344 or visit www.arenus.com.
February 21st, 2010
Check out what is happening Week VI at WEF. Great pictures from last week. Click here
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February 21st, 2010
Shane on Little Emir was 2nd out 46 in the $50,000 CN Palm Beach Jumping Derby on the Steeplechase Course during WEF VI. Winning $11,000 Shane and Emir were right behind the winner Charlie Jacobs on Quidditch II. Brianne Goutal, Clementine Goutal, Beezie Madden, and Mclain Ward rounded out the remaining top 6.
February 21st, 2010
Shane and Little Emir 2nd out of a field of 46 in the $50,000 CN Palm Beach Jumping Derby. Held out on the Steeplechase course; the pair was incredibly fast and even the 4 seconds added to their time for a single rail didn't impede their ability to be near the very top of the leader board.
February 16th, 2010
Weekly Wire from FTI WEF V. See the news from the horse show during Spy Coast's Sponsorship Week.
February 16th, 2010
The classes just keep getting bigger and bigger eash week at WEF. The snow up north has grown weary on us Northeasterners and even though a bit chilly in Palm Beach, its better than 3 feet of snow! The Low Junior Jumper class on Friday had 50 entries Week 5 and Julia on top of Quidam Junior put a great effort. In a blazing time of 59.687 Julia and Jr. had an impressive 3rd place finish. Keep watching this pair the rest of the WEF Circuit!
February 15th, 2010
Rolette and Shane Sweetnam, one of only 6 clean rounds in the $150,000 Spy Coast Grand Prix. Only a single rail in the jump-off placed them 4th behind Pablo Barrios, Jeffrey Welles, and Darragh Kenny. Hillary Dobbs and Rodrigo Pessoa finished out the top 6 behind Rolette. Congratulations on an outstanding effort.
February 15th, 2010
Lourie Family with Rolette in $150,000 World Cup Grand Prix February 14th, 2010
see Zamiro winning the Meter 1.5 Class at WEF V
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Wellington, FL - February 16, 2010 - The 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) had a great fifth week of competition on February 10-14. The week featured the $150,000 FEI World Cup, CSI 3* presented by Spy Coast Farm, along with a full schedule of hunter, jumper, and equitation classes. The week five title sponsor was Spy Coast Farm.
Spy Coast Farm specializes in the breeding and development of top quality performance horses with bases in Setauket, NY, Lexington, KY, and Wellington, FL. Along with owning top show jumpers and a show horse operation, the Louries have created a breeding operation in Kentucky and young horse training program in Setauket. Their show horse operation, which spends summers in Kentucky and winters in Wellington, is led by trainers Ali and Shane Sweetnam of Sweet Oak Farm. Their five-star facilities feature new barns, state-of-the-art equipment, and dedicated staff. For more information, please visit www.spycoastfarm.com.
Along with their week five title sponsorship, Spy Coast Farm was the presenting sponsor of the $150,000 FEI World Cup, CSI 3* on Saturday, February 13, and is the overall circuit sponsor of the 1.40m Jumper division.
Pablo Barrios of Venezuela stepped into the winner's circle for the first time in a major FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) grand prix in the $150,000 FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix, CSI 3*, presented by Spy Coast Farm. He led the victory gallop in front of 4,800 show jumping fans on G&C LaGran, owned by Gustavo and Carolina Mirabal. The other double clear round for second place went to Jeffery Welles (USA) on Armani, owned by Abigail Wexner and Triton Ventures. Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Trade Winds Farm's Obelix continued their solid World Cup performances with third place.
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February 12th, 2010
WELLINGTON - A horse is a horse? Of course not. A quality American thoroughbred can get you a seat in an owner's box at the Kentucky Derby. But if you want to vie on the grand prix equestrian circuit, it's best to look to Europe where warmbloods are born to jump.
Lisa Lourie is trying to change that. Her Spy Coast Farm in Lexington, Ky., is quite a curiosity, breeding show jumpers and hunters in the heart of thoroughbred country.
"Everybody has come to our farm to check out what's going on. They've never seen a warmblood," says Lourie, whose farm is title sponsor for this week at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. "There is a difference. You feed them differently. There's a little difference in how they're bred."
Lourie, 51, got a late start in the equine world when daughter Julia started riding 10 years ago. With a background as an ICU and CCU nurse and a master's degree in healthcare management, she was drawn to the breeding and caretaking side of the sport.
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February 10th, 2010
NEWS RELEASE
February 10, 2010
FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Welcomes Week Five Title Sponsor Spy Coast Farm
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Wellington, FL - February 10, 2010 - The 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) is pleased to welcome their week five title sponsor, Spy Coast Farm. Along with their weekly title sponsorship, they are the title sponsor of the $150,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix, CSI 3*, presented by Spy Coast Farm, on Saturday, February 13, at 7 p.m. in the International Arena.
Spy Coast Farm, owned by Robert and Lisa Lourie, has been a sponsor at the FTI WEF for three years. "We wanted to support the sport," said Lisa Lourie. "We also wanted to be able to entertain and fun in the International Club."
The Lourie's daughter, Julia, is a top junior jumper rider. "We're looking forward to enjoying our daughter's last junior year," Lourie noted. "We're also excited to support this year's WEF, with it's high level of international show jumping, as well as the USEF World Equestrian Games Show Jumping Trials."
Spy Coast Farm specializes in the breeding and development of top quality performance horses. With three locations along the East Coast, they attempt to take advantage of the best the U.S. has to offer by way of climate, veterinary services, show facilities, training, and riding talent. Lourie also credits the visibility of her breeding operation to Spy Coast Farms' sponsorship at key shows like WEF.
Spy Coast Farm has bases in Setauket, NY, Lexington, KY, and Wellington, FL. Along with owning top show jumpers and a show horse operation, the Louries have created a breeding operation in Kentucky and young horse training program in Setauket. Their show horse operation, which spends summers in Kentucky and winters in Wellington, is led by trainers Ali and Shane Sweetnam of Sweet Oak Farm. Their five-star facilities feature new barns, state-of-the-art equipment, and dedicated staff.
For more information, visit www.spycoastfarm.com.
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