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Student Equestrians Ride to IEA National Championships

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, June 20, 2015 – 177 of the nation’s leading middle school and high school equestrians competed at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, June 25-26, 2015. The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) student-riders competed in the Western discipline during the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby. The NRHA and the National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) are alliance partners of the IEA and sponsored the event. The finalists represented 35 teams from six zones throughout the United States. Individuals and teams participated in multiple competitions during the 2014-2015 regular season shows and zone finals to qualify for the IEA National Finals competition.

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Dressage Schooling Session Draws Large Applause at 2015 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final

Las Vegas, Nevada – April 15, 2015 – The world’s best horses and riders set to compete at the 2015 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final took advantage of the schooling session held in the main arena on Wednesday afternoon, which gave them the opportunity to acclimate their horses to the atmosphere and practice in the dressage arena. The Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final is being held concurrently with the LONGINES FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, April 15-19. The FEI World Cup™ Finals has returned to the United States for the first time since 2009.
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English Events Horse Happenings

Dressage Schooling Session Draws Large Applause at 2015 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final

Las Vegas, Nevada – April 15, 2015 – The world’s best horses and riders set to compete at the 2015 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final took advantage of the schooling session held in the main arena on Wednesday afternoon, which gave them the opportunity to acclimate their horses to the atmosphere and practice in the dressage arena. The Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final is being held concurrently with the LONGINES FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, April 15-19. The FEI World Cup™ Finals has returned to the United States for the first time since 2009.
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Tailgating Singles Provide Option for Individuals, Small Groups Looking to Attend the Iroquois Steeplechase

                                                                                                                                                 Access to the Infield at a Value Rate

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 30, 2015 – For the second consecutive year, the Iroquois Steeplechase is selling Tailgating Singles, or individual tickets, to the infield at the May 9 sporting event. New last year, Tailgating Singles offer individuals the opportunity to attend the races and enjoy all that the infield has to offer, as well as the Iroquois Shoppes, Family Area and some of Nashville’s tastiest food trucks. In past years, race goers have had to purchase an entire tailgating spot, which start at $600 and include eight armbands, to have access to the infield.

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The Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour Returns to the International Polo Club Palm Beach for Week 6

Wellington, FL – February 9, 2015 -The Ridge at Wellington’s Turf Tour is travelling back to the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) for its sixth week of competition. This week’s events will take place on Wednesday, February 11 and Friday, February 13. In addition to the ever-popular 1.30-1.35m classes, Wednesday will offer low and medium schooling jumpers. Friday will see the Grand Prix running all day in the main ring, and low and medium schooling jumpers running in the second ring.