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When:
April 15-19,
2009
Where:
Thomas & Mack Center, Las
Vegas, Nevada, USA
Attendance:
90,000
+
Featuring:
The world's premier annual show
jumping and dressage
championships.
Jumping:
Started in 1979, 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 2009 FEI
World Cup Jumping Final will be the eighth FEI World Cup Jumping Final held in
the United States. Previous Finals were held in Baltimore (1980), Tampa (1989),
Del Mar, CA (1992) and Las Vegas (2000, 2003, 2005 and 2007).
Dressage:
First held in 1986, the FEI World
Cup Dressage Final has been held in the U.S. three times, in 1995 in Los Angeles
and in 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.
Trade Fair:
The 2009 Rolex FEI World Cup™
Finals include a trade fair featuring a variety of products and services of
interest to horse lovers and others.
The
Destination:
Las Vegas offers an unlimited
variety of dining, entertainment and attractions to make the The 2009 Rolex FEI
World Cup™ Finals an unforgettable
experience.
Tickets:
Ticket pricing for both events
includes VIP, Plaza and Balcony sections. Jumping all-session tickets are $1,000
VIP, $325 Plaza and $175 Balcony. Dressage all-session tickets are $1000 VIP,
$325 Plaza and $175 Balcony. Special pricing is available for those interested
in attending both events.
For Further Information:
Website:
www.worldcuplasvegas.com
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