Challenge of the Americas Headlineshttp://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/pressreleases.phpChallenge of the Americas is a Grand Prix team dressage quadrille and musical freestyle competition. It is held at International Polo Club Palm Beach and benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.Mon, 20 May 2013 21:29:53 -0500en-usChallenge of the Americas Gala Brings out the Stars to Benefit Breast Cancer Research Foundationhttp://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7569http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7569Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500Wellington, FL- March 11, 2013- The Jim Brandon Center Equestrian Center was draped in a hue of pink as the venue played host to the Challenge of the Americas, a benefit for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through partner Play for P.I.N.K. The event came back stronger than ever after a year’s hiatus. Orchestrated by Mary Ross, who lost her mother to breast cancer, the event included musical quadrilles, pas de deux and reining freestyles by riders among the "Who's Who" of top equestrian competitors in the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe.Merrill Lynch Team International Takes Home Quadrille Title at 2013 Challenge of the Americas Presented by SSG Gloveshttp://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7566http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7566Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600Wellington, FL – March 10, 2013 – Merrill Lynch Team International bested Purina Team USA in a thrilling battle for the title of quadrille champions at the 11th Challenge of the Americas Presented by SSG Gloves, held Saturday evening at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center.Spectators gathered to enjoy equestrian entertainment and support the important work of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) through Play for P.Jennifer Benoit Helps Mason Phelps Prepare for The Challenge of the Americashttp://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7563http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7563Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600Wellington, FL-March 9, 2013-Jennifer Benoit, a USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze medalist, trainer, coach, clinician, certified equine appraiser and licensed USEF judge, is helping Olympian Mason Phelps prepare for his return to the arena. Phelps and fellow Olympian Debbie McDonald are performing a pas de deux exhibition at The Challenge of the Americas March 9.  Phelps and McDonald agreed to come out of retirement to help The Challenge raise funds for breast cancer research.Generous Sponsors Lend Helping Hand With Challenge of the Americashttp://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7562http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7562Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600Wellington, FL – March 8, 2013 - The Challenge of the Americas features world-class dressage riders performing choreographed routines to music—all to benefit breast cancer research. Production for the March 9 event at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center would not be possible without the generous support of local businesses and donors lending a helping hand including I.C.U. Cameras, LLC, The Dressage Connection, On Course Consignment, The Red Barn, International Polo Club and Wellington Classic Dressage.MatchnRide.com and The Challenge of the Americas a Perfect Pairinghttp://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7557http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7557Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600Wellington, FL-March 7, 2013-It was just natural for the co-founder of the horse classified website MatchnRide.com, Mary Ross, to support The Challenge of the Americas, an event benefiting breast cancer research. Not only did she help create the MatchnRide website to help prospective horse owners find their perfect match, but Ross is also the organizer of The Challenge. The Challenge of the Americas (COTA) Presented by SSG Gloves returns for its 11th anniversary on March 9 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center to continue its fight against breast cancer.Samshield Added to Sponsor List for Challenge of the Americashttp://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7534http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7534Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600Wellington, FL-March 3, 2013-The makers of Samshield Helmets have graciously agreed to sponsor The Challenge of the Americas and donated custom, top-of-the-line riding helmets to Olympic athletes Debbie McDonald and Mason Phelps for their comeback Pas de Deux performance for The Challenge.McDonald and Phelps will celebrate their return to the ring sporting Samshield Helmets in a dressage freestyle exhibition at the March 9 event at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center to help raise funds for breast cancer research at The Challenge of the Americas.SSG® Gloves Proud Sponsor of The Challenge of the Americashttp://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7514http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7514Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600Wellington, FL- February 27, 2013-SSG® Gloves, sponsor of The Challenge of the Americas, is proud to once again be involved with the March 9 fundraising event benefiting breast cancer research. The company became interested in supporting The Challenge because breast cancer affects so many of their customers. “We sell gloves all around the world and at least 90 percent of our customers are women,” Ed James, the president of SSG®, said.Talented Mother-Daughter Pair Prepares Pas de Deux for Challenge of the Americashttp://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7503http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7503Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600Wellington, FL - February 25, 2013 - The Challenge of the Americas unfailingly draws top riders from around the world, and this year’s duo from Canada is no exception. The accomplished mother-daughter pair of Evi Strasser, an Olympian dressage rider and a longtime Canadian National Team member, and Tanya Strasser-Shostak, an up-and-coming Young Rider, will perform a pas de deux at the March 9 event.Mary Ross and Mason Phelps Featured Speakers at Rotary Club of Wellingtonhttp://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7496http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7496Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600Wellington, FL-February 22, 2013-Mary Ross, the organizer of The Challenge of the Americas, and Mason Phelps, President of Phelps Media Group International, were featured speakers at the Rotary Club of Wellington luncheon Thursday, February 21 at the Wanderers Club.  The two attended the meeting to talk about The Challenge of the Americas, an equestrian fundraising event.“We have a very special event coming up at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center on March 9,” Phelps said.Rick and Trevor Steed Performing Dueling Reined Cow Horse Exhibition at The Challenge of The Americashttp://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7486http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7486Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600Wellington, FL-February 20, 2013-Reined cow horse champions Rick Steed and his brother Trevor will perform a dueling reined cow horse exhibition at The Challenge of the Americas, Saturday, March 9 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center where the two will try to outdo each other with spins, stops and slides. The Challenge of the Americas Presented by SSG Gloves returns for its 11th anniversary to continue its fight against breast cancer.