2007 Winter Equestrian Festival Fast Facts

EVENT: Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida

WHAT: Ten-week hunter/jumper and three-week dressage horse show circuit produced by Stadium Jumping, Inc. The last two weeks of competition that are part of WEF are held in Tampa, FL, at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center.

WHERE: Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club, 14440 Pierson Rd., Wellington, Florida 33414

WHEN: Wednesday through Sunday 2007 Show Dates:
Jan 24-28: WEF/Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Inaugural
Jan 31-Feb 4: Nutrena/Western Hay Wellington Classic, CSI 2*
Feb 7-11: Palm Beach Equine Clinic/Adequan Gold Coast Classic presented by Bluhammock Music, CSI 3*
Feb 8-11: Cosequin Wellington Dressage
(USEF HP and NAJYRC Qualifying Competition)
Feb 14-18: Kilkenny Internationale, CSI 3*
Feb 21-25: Bainbridge Florida Classic presented by the Palm Beach Post, CSI-W CSI-CH & WCHR Spectacular
Feb 22-25: Zada Enterprises, LLC Florida Dressage Classic
Feb 28-March 4: Zada Enterprises, LLC Wellington Masters, CSI-W
March 7-11: CN Wellington Open presented by Cosequin, CSIO 5*
March 14-18: CN Worldwide Wellington Finale, CSI 5*
(CN Worldwide Global Champions Tour Event)
March 22-25: Zada Enterprises, LLC WEF Dressage Classic, CDI-W CDIY
(USEF HP and NAJYRC Qualifying Competition)

HOURS: Wednesday through Sunday, starting daily at 8:00 a.m.

PRIZE MONEY: Over $4 Million in total prize money, including:
Grand Prix and Challenge Cup Series
1.50 M-1.30M Jumper Series
Low, Medium, and High Amateur-Owner Jumper Series
USEF ‘AA’ Hunter Section Series, featuring the Golden Horse Jewelry Hunter Challenge
Low and High Junior Jumper Series
Young Jumper 5, 6, 7/8 Year Old Series
18-35, 36-49, and Over 50 Seniors Adult Amateur Jumper Series
13 & Under, 14-17 Children’s Jumper Series, featuring the FEI Children’s International Jumping Competition, CSI-CH
Pony Jumper Series
Adult Amateur and Children’s Modified Jumper Series

$200,000 FTI RIDER CHALLENGE: FTI Consulting of Annapolis, MD, is sponsoring the $200,000 FTI Rider Challenge. The FTI Rider Challenge will be held during the 2007 WEF, from January 25 to March 17 at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in Wellington, FL. The FTI Rider Challenge will be a rider bonus pool for $200,000. Riders will accumulate points from their performances in the WEF Challenge Cups Rounds I-VIII, the CN Jumper Classic, and each Sunday Grand Prix event. The rider with the most points on March 17 will be awarded $100,000. Second place will be given $50,000, third place will receive $30,000, and $20,000 will be given to fourth place.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Sunday, Jan 28, 2:00 p.m.: $35,000 WEF Inaugural Cup
• Sunday, Feb 4, 2:00 p.m.: $50,000 Nutrena XTN Grand Prix of Palm Beach presented by Western Hay, CSI 2*
• Saturday, Feb 10, 3:00 p.m.: $15,000 Cosequin Dressage/Show Jumping Spectacular
• Sunday, Feb 11, 2:00 p.m.: $60,000 Palm Beach Equine/Adequan Wellington Cup presented by Bluhammock Music, CSI 3*
• Sunday, Feb 18, 2:00 p.m.: $60,000 Kilkenny Internationale Cup, CSI 3*
• Saturday, Feb 24, 7:00 p.m.: AHJF Hunter Spectacular of Palm Beach
• Sunday, Feb 25, 2:00 p.m.: $75,000 Bainbridge Idle Dice Classic presented by Palm Beach Post, CSI-W
• Friday, March 2, 7:00 p.m.: $20,000 Solaray Team Relay
• Sunday, March 4, 2:00 p.m.: $100,000 Zada Enterprises, LLC Masters Cup, CSI-W
• Friday, March 9, 6:30 p.m.: $75,000 Nations Cup presented by CN, CSIO 5*
• Sunday, March 11, 2:00 p.m.: $150,000 CN U.S. Open Jumper Championship presented by Cosequin, CSIO 5*
• Thursday, March 15, 2:00 p.m.: €25,000 Chesapeake Petroleum Benefit Cup for a Just World, CSI 5*
• Saturday, March 17, 3:00 p.m.: €300,000 CN Worldwide Florida Open, CSI 5*

ADMISSION: General Admission Tickets are available at the gate.
Wednesday: Admission is free. *Children 12 & Under Free Everyday
Thursday and Friday: Adults- $5.00, Seniors (65)/Children 13 & Over- $5.00
Saturday: Adults- $10.00, Seniors (65)/Children 13 & Over- $5.00
Sunday: Adults- $15.00, Seniors (65)/Children 13 & Over- $5.00
Weekly General Admission Pass- $30.00
Seasonal General Admission Pass- $125.00

VIP SEATING: VIP Tables in The Jockey Club (located at the Internationale Arena) seat six people and include food and beverage service daily. Front Row tables are $25,000 for the season. Second Row tables are $22,500, and Third Row tables are $20,000. Please call Kiki Umla for a table at 561-793-JUMP.

PARKING: Parking is free Wednesday through Sunday

DIRECTIONS: From the Florida Turnpike, take Exit #93, Lake Worth Blvd., and travel west, crossing over 441. Travel five miles to South Shore Blvd., turn right on South Shore and proceed one mile to Pierson Road, then turn left at the light. Spectator Entrance is first left, on Equestrian Road.

From Interstate I-95, take Exit 49. Travel west on Forest Hill Blvd. 11 miles to South Shore Blvd. Turn left on South Shore and follow to Pierson Road. Turn right at the light on Pierson. Spectator Entrance is first left – Equestrian Road.

THE FACILITY: The Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club is the home of the Winter Equestrian Festival and the site of the first outdoor and only Nations Cup held in the United States. The competition areas include the 400’ x 400’ grass Internationale Arena, which is surrounded by bermed seating, chalets, and VIP areas; plus the deNemethy Arena and Grand Hunter Field, both with all weather footing. Amenities include The Jockey Club VIP area.

FOOD: A diverse menu of food and beverages is available at the vendor courtyard and at vendors around the Internationale Arena, and are open during show hours.

SHOPPING: The vendor courtyard and individual booths around the Internationale Arena both offer equestrian equipment, apparel, jewelry, and home furnishings.

HOTELS:
*Hampton Inn and Suites Wellington
2155 Wellington Green Drive, Wellington, FL 561-472-9696
*Hampton Inn at Emerald Dunes
2025 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL 561-682-9990
*Hampton Inn Lake Worth
8205 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, FL 561-472-5980
*PGA National Resort and Spa
400 Avenue of the Champions
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
877-553-4669

ECONOMIC IMPACT: The Winter Equestrian Festival, produced by Stadium Jumping, Inc., is the largest and longest consecutively running sporting event in the world. It is also the largest equestrian event and major contributor to Palm Beach County’s $553+ million equestrian industry. (Courtesy of Palm Beach County Equestrian Commission, Inc.)

PALM BEACH POLO EQUESTRIAN CLUB: 14440 Pierson Rd., Wellington, FL, 33414; Tel: 561-793-JUMP; Fax: 561-753-0394; Website: www.stadiumjumping.com

STADIUM JUMPING, INC.: Corporate Office- 1301 Sixth Ave West, Suite 406, Bradenton, FL, 34205; Tel: 941-744-5465; Fax: 941-744-0874; Website: www.stadiumjumping.com

SPONSORSHIP CONTACT:
Caren Hunter
Stadium Jumping, Inc.
14440 Pierson Road
Wellington, FL 33414
561-793-5867

MEDIA CONTACT:
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
13833 Wellington Trace
Unit E-4 #221
Wellington, FL 33414
561-753-3389 (phone)
561-753-3386 (fax)
pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.com
www.phelpsmediagroup.com