Lexington, KY – October 8, 2012 – Christine Zanotelli of Marshfield, WI, correctly named the horse and rider teams in a series of photographs from last year’s Alltech National Horse Show to win the Horse Sport International contest. The winning prize package includes:
* 2 tickets for all performances
* Complimentary hotel
* Invitations to the Gracie Street parties
* VIP parking
* Passes to the rider lounge which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and beverages every day
Zanotelli and her daughter, Melissa, both entered the contest in hopes of winning, but of course, never really thought that they would win.
“Our trip to the show has been planned for a few months and winning this contest makes it so much more exciting,” shared Zanotelli, a life-long horse enthusiast. “We went to the Alltech National Horse Show last year and were so impressed with the level of competition.”
Mother and daughter share a passion for horses. They are involved in the local pleasure-riding circuit but share an interested in the hunter/jumper competition. Melissa hopes to pursue jumping one day.
“Horse shows in our area cannot come close to the level of shows in Kentucky,” Zanotelli said. “We LOVED the Lexington area when we visited last year. We are looking forward to another year of excellent competition.”
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The 2012 edition of The Alltech National Horse Show will be held October 30 – November 4 at the prestigious Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Designated CSI-W 4*, the $250,000 Alltech Grand Prix will serve as an FEI East Coast League World Cup qualifying event. In total, the show will feature over $600,000 in total prize money, including $100,000 in the Junior and Amateur Jumper divisions.
Founded in 1883 at the original Madison Square Garden, the National Horse Show is America’s oldest indoor horse show, firmly established as a major fixture on the national and international sports and social event calendars. The National Horse Show Association’s primary activity is the annual production of the National Horse Show and all ancillary events. Over the years, the National Horse Show has provided financial aid to many worthwhile charities.
Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International
For more information on the National Horse Show Association of America, Limited, please visit www.nhs.org.
About Alltech:
Founded by Dr. Pearse Lyons, Alltech is a global animal health and nutrition company with 31 years’ experience in developing natural products that are scientifically proven to enhance animal health and performance. With more than 2650 employees in 128 countries, the company has developed a strong regional presence in Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle-East, Africa and Asia. For further information, visit www.alltech.com. For media assets, visit www.alltech.com/press.
2012 Alltech National Horse Show – Fast Facts
What:
The Alltech National Horse Show is a weeklong championship event featuring “AA”-rated hunters, open jumpers, junior/amateur jumpers, and the ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay Finals. The event will run from October 30 – November 4, 2012, in the Alltech Indoor Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, site of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games(TM).
Parking:
Parking is Free. Dogs are permitted at the Kentucky Horse Park on a leash.
Directions:
The Kentucky Horse Park is located 8 miles northeast of Lexington, Kentucky at Exit 120 on Interstate 75.
Information:
Carolyn Vincent
National Horse Show
PO Box 386
Greenvale, NY 11548
Telephone:
Phone: (516) 484-1865
Fax: (516) 484-1982
Email:
NationalHS@aol.com
Website:
www.alltechnationalhorseshow.com
Shopping:
Vendors offering equestrian equipment, apparel, jewelry and home furnishings are located in the Alltech Arena.
Additional Contacts:
Vendors – Matt Morrissey at Mmorri4398@aol.com or 941 915-3457
VIP Table Sales – Kiki Umla at KIKIUMLA@aol.com or 904-606-5541
Advertising – Laura Reed at reed.laura@insightbb.com or 859-321-7687
Sponsorship – Mason Phelps at mpjr@phelpsmediagroup.com or 561-753-3389 or Susie Webb at webb_susie@yahoo.com or 301-520-6162
Hotels:
CLARION HOTEL (formerly Holiday Inn North) – 859 – 233-0512 – Approximately 4 miles
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BY MARRIOTT – 859 -977-5870 – Approximately 4 miles
FOUR POINTS SHERATON – 859-259-1311 – Approximately 4 miles
LA QUINTA – 859-231-7551 – Approximately 4 miles
KNIGHTS INN – 859-231-0232 – Approximately 4 miles
EMBASSY SUITES – 859-455-5000 – Approximately 4 miles
MARRIOT GRIFFIN GATE – 859-231-5100 – Approximately 4 miles
RESIDENCE INN – 859-231-6191 – Approximately 5 miles
COURTYARD BY MARRIOT – 859-253-4646 – Approximately 5 miles
HOLIDAY INN GEORGETOWN – 502-570-0220 – Approximately 6 miles
RAMADA INN – 859-299-1261 – Approximately 6 miles
RED ROOF INN – 859-293-2626 – Approximately 6 miles
HAMPTON INN – 502-867-4888 – Approximately 6 miles
SUPER EIGHT – 502-863-4888 – Approximately 6 miles
MICROTEL INN & SUITES – 502-868-8000 – Approximately 6 miles
Management:
Kentucky Horse Shows, LLC
P. O. Box 11428
Lexington, KY 40575-1428
859-233-0492 (phone)
859-233-0495 (fax)
email: hakshows@earthlink.net
website: www.kentuckyhorseshows.com
Horse Show Secretary:
Cindy Bozan
859-233-0492
Email: nhsshowoffice@aol.com
ALLTECH MEDIA CONTACT:
Katie Gehrt
North American PR and Advertising Manager
Alltech Corporate Headquarters
3031 Catnip Hill Pike
Nicholasville, Kentucky
Telephone: (859) 881-3589
Mobile: (859) 553-6312
Email: kgehrt@Alltech.com
Web site: www.alltech.com
ALLTECH NATIONAL HORSE SHOW MEDIA CONTACT:
Re: News and Information:
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
12230 Forest Hill Blvd.
Suite 214
Wellington, FL 33414
561-753-3389 (phone)
561-753-3386 (fax)
pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.com
www.phelpsmediagroup.com
Re: Media Credentialing:
Classic Communications
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508-698-6810 (phone)
508-698-6811 (fax)
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