Record Entries for Adequan Global Dressage Festival
as AGDF 12 CDI 5* Draws Near

For Immediate Release

Laura Cardon for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.

Wellington, FL - March 22, 2014 - The much-anticipated CDI 5* of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) is less than a week away, and if entries are any indication, the best is yet to come. The grand finale of the AGDF season will boast over 100 entries, with 22 riders alone being invited to compete in the CDI 5* division. The AGDF 12 CDI 5*, presented by Diamante Farms and Wellington Equestrian Realty, will run from March 27 - March 30 at The Stadium at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL.

Top riders from around the globe will descend upon The Stadium for the biggest competition of the season. Not only are small tour divisions seeing huge entries of 38 horses for the week, but young rider and junior divisions are also peaking in time for the pinnacle of winter dressage competitions.
 

The wildly popular "Friday Night Stars" FEI Grand Prix Freestyle showcase will return on Friday, March 28, accompanied by musical performances from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami and fantastic exhibition rides.

Riders for the AGDF 12 CDI 5* competition were chosen by the show based on their scores throughout the season at the AGDF. Riders representing the United States, Canada, Australia, Denmark, and Georgia include Olympic veterans, Nations Cup competitors, and the world's best professionals at the top of their game.
 

The complete list of riders for the AGDF 12 CDI 5* are as follows:

Jacqueline M. Brooks, CAN, D Niro

Michael Barisone, USA, Ellegria

David Marcus, CAN, Chrevi's Capital

Cesar Parra, USA, Van the Man

Susan Dutta, USA, Currency DC

Tina Konyot, USA, Calecto V

Lars Petersen, DEN, Mariett

Lisa Wilcox, USA, Denzello

Joanne Vaughan, GEO, Elmegarden's Marquis

Belinda Trussell, CAN, Anton

Tom Dvorak, CAN, Viva's Salieri W

Mikala Gundersen, DEN, My Lady

Caroline Roffman, USA, Her Highness O

Karen Pavicic, CAN, Don Daiquiri

Diane Creech, CAN, Devon L

Adrienne Lyle, USA, Wizard

Catherine Haddad-Staller, USA, Mane Stream Hotmail

Jill Irving, CAN, Pop Art

Shelly Francis, USA, Doktor

Heather Blitz, USA, Paragon

Kelly Layne, AUS, Udon P

Evi Strasser, CAN, Renaissance Tyme

Join us for the final CDI competition of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival! For full results and complete information, visit www.globaldressagefestival.com. 

About the Adequan Global Dressage Festival:

The Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) is one of the world's largest international and national dressage circuits featuring 8 FEI Dressage events, including a 5* and the only FEI Nations' Cup Series CDIO in the Western Hemisphere. The AGDF offers more than $400,000 in prize money for the six international competitions, making it one of the richest circuits in the world. The Stadium at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center 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.