Luke Jensen & ABC Quantum Cruise Win FireHorse Rescue Kit in ESP Summer II $25,000 Grand Prix
Luke Jensen and ABC Quantum Cruise in their award ceremony with Keyflow Feeds and FireHorse Rescue (Photo by Wellington International/Cassidy Klein)
ABC Quantum Cruise and Luke Jensen over the final fence in the jump-off (Photo by Wellington International/Cassidy Klein)
Wellington, FL (August 19, 2024) - Florida's endless summer set the stage for ESP's Summer II competition this week, where Luke Jensen and ABC Quantum Cruise clinched the win in the show's highlight class, the $25,000 Keyflow Feeds Grand Prix. With the victory, Jensen has also become the first rider of 2024 to win a FireHorse Rescue Kit, designed for barn fire safety and horse evacuation. As part of their dedication to bring innovative fire safety into barns around the country, FireHorse and Wellington International have partnered to give away a Kit each week and also have the Kits strategically placed around their famed showgrounds and with their Night Check team.
Learn more about FireHorse at FireHorseRescue.com, or win your own kit at Wellington International this summer, fall, and winter!
Jensen and the 2009 Irish Sport Horse gelding (Obos Quality 004 x Ardnehue Diamond Cruiser x Cruising) proved the fastest of the 11 combinations to advance to the jump-off. Their time of 38.193 seconds bested Kristen Vanderveen and Cilestro Z's time of 38.676 seconds and Vanderveen's second mount Bull Run's Ruah's time of 38.767 for the win over the competitive course at the Equestrian Village's Derby Field.
FireHorse Rescue was founded by career firefighters and riders to provide fire safety and horse evacuation solutions for equestrians. Each kit contains a selection of easy-to-use, innovative tools for preventing and putting out fires and safety removing horses in the event of an emergency. Intended to be hung in prominent areas and readily available in the barn, each kit comes with hooks and hardware for hanging. The 100% made in the USA case contains two layers of custom cut foam to protect and secure all of the equipment so it is is perfect condition despite exposure to the elements: heat, rain, wind, snow, dust, and more.
In addition to being the Official Rescue Kit of the ESP Annual Series at Wellington International, FireHorse Rescue Kits are also a Sponsor of the Herd and Equine Team at the Kentucky Horse Park, the Official Rescue Kit and Supplier of TerraNova Equestrian Center, and the Official Rescue Kit of the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, California.
Kristen Vanderveen and Cilestro Z
FireHorse's patent pending Equine Blindfold wears like a fly mask and restricts vision up to 80% to reduce panic and prevent horses from returning to burning structures
"We had a fire at a barn in Ireland years ago," said Michael Stone, President of Equestrian Sport Productions. "I remember we were lucky enough to get the horses out but had no way to secure them. They ended up running for miles, and while they thankfully had no major injuries, I think the Rescue Kits are a great idea to increase safety and prevent such a situation. The addition of FireHorse Rescue as part of our community of Annual Series sponsors is a major benefit for everyone who frequents our barns and admin offices, and especially for the horses that live and show here."
About the Wellington International Annual Series
The Wellington International (ESP) Annual Series encompasses the “pre and post circuit” to the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). This series is one of the most valuable local equestrian events in the United States, drawing riders, trainers, and owners in preparation for WEF, and providing a gateway of opportunities and exposure to sponsors at introductory rates. The Annual Series offers competition for all levels of competitors, from professionals to young children. The series is so popular that many of the South Florida equestrian championships are held during its events. The Annual Wellington International Circuit is comprised of four seasonal circuits. Spring Circuit takes place during April and May and attracts approximately 500 horses per week (local, national and international) over a 6-week circuit. Summer and Fall Circuits take place June through November and attract approximately 200 horses per week (local) each over a 6-week circuit. The Holiday Circuit takes place from December until the WEF commences and attracts approximately 500 horses per week (local, national and international) over a 5-week circuit.
FireHorse Innovation - Patented Products & Equestrian Fire Safety
FireHorse Rescue Kits, LLC was founded by career firefighters and lifelong equestrians seeking to bridge the gap between daily barn life and fire safety. Every kit contains a selection of items to be used in a fire or other emergency, and the 100% made-in-the-USA case contains custom foam to protect and prevent damage. Designed to be hung in the main barn breeze way, FireHorse Rescue Kits are an easy way to ensure that every equestrian in the barn is prepared for a potentially dangerous situation.
One of the kit's integral components are patent pending equine blindfolds, developed specifically for use in emergency situations. These horse blindfolds wear like a fly mask and restrict the horse’s vision up to 80%. During fire panic, horses have been known to refuse to leave their stalls or to return to a burning structure seeking safety. FireHorse's blindfolds are intended to allow equestrians or first responders to remove animals safely and intended to reduce injury and panic by removing visual stimulation. They are additionally useful for trailering, for horses sensitive to needles, and to reduce panic when waking up from anesthesia.
Each kit also includes two handheld, point & spray canned extinguishers. These are easy to use for any one, from children to senior citizens, and perfect for small fires, especially hay, shavings, or feed room flames. An excellent alternative to more cumbersome, full sized extinguishers, these also require less maintenance and are readily available in the case.
During fires, the heat can melt or make latches, door knobs, locks, and other metal items impossible to handle or touch. Heat resistant to 1472 degrees and flame retardant, the gloves in every FireHorse Rescue Kit are made of a mix of breathable cotton knitting and double layered fiber with silicone for grip and fire resistance.
These are just a few of the innovative items found in each Rescue Kit. For a full list, visit www.FireHorseRescue.com/whatsinside
For more information on FireHorse Rescue Kits, visit www.FireHorseRescue.com
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