West Palm Beach, FL (March 16, 2010) – Danish Olympic dressage star Lars Petersen rode into the winner’s circle during the Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge II, winning the FEI Grand Prix Special aboard Beemer and taking home another gift certificate from The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center. Petersen also won a class sponsored by The Sanctuary at the Gold Coast Opener earlier this year aboard his horse Success.

Petersen, the head trainer at Legacy Farms in White Fences, thanked The Sanctuary for sponsoring the class. “I really appreciate it,” he said, referring to the world-class facility in Ocala that is dedicated to the healing, conditioning and well being of all equine athletes. Petersen added that he was also pleased with Beemer, who has been coming up through the FEI levels and is new to the Grand Prix.

Petersen’s success in the show ring is vast, including being named the Danish National Champion five times and represented Denmark at the Olympic Games, three World Equestrian Games, two World Cup Finals and three Continental Championships. Since moving to the United States, Petersen has continued to earn an impressive record at some of the most prestigious shows in the country.

“We are thrilled that Lars won another class sponsored by The Sanctuary. Lars is a well known in the dressage world and his success has been phenomenal,” said Brenda McDuffee, General Manager of The Sanctuary. “We are looking forward to assisting Lars with any of his dressage horses that he needs to bring to The Sanctuary. We are well aware of the physical demands put on dressage horses and we have the technology to keep dressage horses competing at their peak.”

The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center features some of the most advanced conditioning and rehab equipment in the world. “Our conditioning and rehab equipment helps equine athletes in all disciplines stay fit, avoid injury, and recover faster and more completely from injuries they might experience when competing in intense and physically demanding sports,” McDuffee said. “We also continually add new services, offer clinics and seminars and keep our clients updated on the latest in all technology.”

McDuffee added that The Sanctuary has joined forces with the Rood & Riddle Podiatry Center and will host a Podiatry Seminar on foot and lameness issues at The Sanctuary on March 27. The Root & Riddle team is comprised of Dr. Scott Morrison, DVM, Dr. Raul J. Bras, DVM, CF & Dr. Vernon C. Dryden, DVM, CJF. Dr. Morrison is world-renowned for his expertise in equine foot problems.

For more information on The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center, visit their website at www.sanctuaryequinerehab.com.