Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) would like to offer their sincerest condolences to the family of Clifford Blain Haines, official ringmaster of the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF).
Cliff had the esteemed job of presenting ribbons and winning trophies and coolers to all of the horse show champions and top competitors in Wellington. In 2012, Cliff won the Ramblewood Trophy, given to the person who makes an outstanding contribution during the FTI WEF season. Dressed in his eye-catching red coat, breeches, tall boots and gray top hat, Cliff was a staple at the in-gate of the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. He brightened everyone’s day with his constant smile, warm laugh and friendly words of encouragement. He will be greatly missed.
In Cliff’s honor, Equestrian Sport Productions will place a plaque and dedicate the International Arena in-gate area in his name. ESP will also be making a donation to the Canadian Mental Health Association in his memory.