World Dressage Masters Brings Old Europe Ambience to the Jim Brandon Center

Wellington, FL- February 1, 2012- The atmosphere atJimBrandonEquestrianCenter was transformed for the sold-out World Dressage Masters into high-chic old worldEurope. International Polo Club and Wanderers Club members, International riders, owners and guests enjoyed the ambience at the VIP Pavilion decorated with life-size armor and old world furniture. Attendees enjoyed a feast provided by International Polo Club Caterers prior to settling in at ringside tables to enjoy the pinnacle of International dressage competition.

According to World Dressage Masters Managing Director, John van de Laar, "This was the finest stand alone dressage event I have experienced, even compared to the European events."

For those who didn't attend the WDM Palm Beach, High Definition and 3D Blu-Ray DVDs of this year's event can be purchased at www.internationalpoloclub.com. Eurosport will also broadcast a feature about the WDM Palm Beach on the February 22nd episode of Wednesday Selection.


Results WDM Palm Beach Exquis Grand Prix Freestyle   

1. Steffen Peters (USA) Ravel - 83.700%
2. Charlotte Dujardin (GBR) Valegro - 83.650%
3. Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfvén (SWE) Favourit - 78.250%
4. Carl Hester (GBR) Wie Atlantico - 74.850%
5. Anja Plönzke (GER) Le Mont d'Or  - 74.800%
6. Tina Konyot (USA) Calecto V - 73.025%
7. Ashley Holzer (CAN) Breaking Dawn - 71.325%
8. Minna Telde (SWE) Deinhardt - 71.000%

Results WDM Palm Beach Grand Prix Special presented by IPC Palm Beach

1. Adrienne Lyle (USA) Wizard - 73.244%
2. Heather Blitz (USA) Paragon - 72.044%
3. Todd Flettrich (USA) Otto - 69.933%
4. Pierre St. Jacques (USA) Lucky Tiger - 66.742%
5. Per Sandgaard (SWE) Lomumba Havdal - 64.889%
6. Victoria Winter (CAN) Proton - 63.889%
7. James Koford (USA) Pharaoh - 63.089%
8. Yvonne Losos de Muñiz (DOM) Liebling II - 62.911 %

Full results of the WDM Palm Beach can be found at www.WorldDressageMasters.com.


World Dressage Masters Palm Beach Fast Facts:

What: North America's only World Dressage Masters event, part of the richest dressage series in the world. Up to twenty of the world's top dressage stars will compete for €100,000 (US$130,000) in prize money at the WDM Palm Beach.

When: January 26 - 28, 2012

Competition schedule:

Friday January 27:
WDM Nürnberger Grand Prix

Saturday January 28:
WDM Grand Prix Special    
WDM Exquis Grand Prix Freestyle

Where: Jim Brandon Equestrian Center - Okeeheelee Park South, 7500 Forest Hill Blvd,
West Palm Beach, FL 33413

Official Show Producer: Wellington Classic Dressage -  www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com - Noreen O'Sullivan 561-227-1570 or John Flanagan 561-714-9058

Official Caterer: International Polo Club Catering

Past WDM results, as well as complete WDM Rider Rankings can also be found on the WDM website: www.WorldDressageMasters.com

WDM Palm Beach Presenting Sponsor: International Polo Club Palm Beach

Additional WDM Palm Beach Sponsors: 2kGrey and Akiko Yamazaki

WDM Presenting Partner: Axel Johnson Group

WDM Official partners: team EXQUIS, Nürnberger Versicherungsgruppe

WDM Global Media Partner: Eurosport

Media Contacts: Mason Phelps 561-371-0118 or Karen Robinson 604-318-3121


Attached photos: Steffen Peters, joyful winner of the WDM Palm Beach Exquis Grand Prix Freestyle; half-time Laser light show by GoodWray Productions; Germany's Anja Plönzke competes against the backdrop of a sold-out house. Photo credit Sue Stickle and Marie Cobb for Phelps Media Group.  Photos may be used only in relation to this press release.

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