2009 Archive

June 26, 2009

THE WORLD IS COMING in 2010!

Capture the excitement this year and join with partners AQHA and John Deere.

Please join your fellow horse enthusiasts and attend The Kentucky Cup Reining Test Competition on July 23rd, 2009 at 7:00 pm. The Kentucky Cup Reining will not only be the first event to slide into the new indoor arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in July, it also will be the first official test for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. A four-star FEI event, the Kentucky Cup Reining offers a similar format to the Games in both nation’s cup competitions and individual championships.

Participants in the Kentucky Cup Reining will be among the first to compete in the newly opened indoor arena at the Kentucky Horse Park, giving them a first glimpse at the same structures where 2010 Games reining championships will be held. This opportunity is important for all nations interested in bringing home medals from Kentucky in 2010. Be one of the first spectators to experience this gorgeous climate controlled 6000 seat arena.

Riders from North America and several other countries will compete for top prize money and the prestigious gold medal.

Nations expected to field teams include Brazil, Canada, Dominican Republic, Germany, Great Britain, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Switzerland and the United States. Additionally, many nations are anticipated to send athletes for the individual competition, including Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, The Netherlands, France, Spain and Uruguay.

Reining superstars like AQHA Professional Horsemen Tim McQuay, Matt Mills and Pete Kyle along with two-time FEI World Reining Masters champion Rudi Kronsteiner, 2006 World Equestrian Games individual champion Duane Latimer and NRHA’s only $3 million rider Shawn Flarida are all scheduled to compete.

Tickets are free but must be requested in advance by contacting: becky@beckyjordan.net

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