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Rolex FEI World Cup Finals 2009

2009-04-15 16:00:00 - by Horsetype

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[ SHOW ] Don't miss The Rolex FEI World Cup Finals 2009 held from April 15th to April 19th 2009 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. More than 90000 persons will attend the world's premier annual show jumping and dressage championships and visit the trade fair featuring a variety of products and services of interest to horse lovers and others.

The FEI World Cup Jumping Final is an annual showdown among the world's best jumping horses and riders. Approximately 45 riders, including many past and future Olympians, qualify from 13 leagues around the world. The United States has won the FEI World Cup Finals seven times, more than any other nation.

The FEI World Cup Dressage Final has been held in the U.S. three times, in 1995 in Los Angeles and 2005 and 2007 in Las Vegas. The Netherlands has dominated the competition, winning nine titles, followed by Germany with seven. The United States won its first title in 2003 when Debbie McDonald rode Brentina, owned by Parry and Peggy Thomas of Las Vegas, to the championship. The Thomas & Mack Center, the venue for the FEI World Cup Finals, was named for Parry Thomas.

For more information, visit the official Web site for this event.

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