Bob Bell and Randall Mills
Atlanta Fall Classic Opener Is Cornucopia of Excitement!
Conyers, GA — November 9, 2009 — Classic Company president Bob Bell is feeling pretty special thanks to the kind folks of the Georgia International Horse Park, City Manager Tony Lucas, and Randal Mills the Mayor of Conyers who proclaimed Friday, November 7th, “Bob Bell Day” in the city of Conyers.
The proclamation was an expression of appreciation to The Classic Company for 15 years of quality Hunter Jumper events held at the former Olympic venue. Mayor Mills shared how Classic Company was the first major equestrian event to make its home in Conyers and remains the longest running series of shows to date. “I remember when we started here, there was no grand prix stadium and only a handful of rings, but the support of the community ensured big changes were in the future,” Bell recalled a prediction. Atlanta was chosen as the site for the 1996 Olympics, giving nearby Conyers the biggest honor in the equestrian community when the Georgia International Horse Park played host to the games. “Massive construction and reconstruction transformed this facility into a world class venue not only for the Olympics, but for all the horse shows to follow,” Bell commented. As for having an actual day in his honor, “That was a first! I didn’t know what to say,” a red faced Bell confessed. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8806
Tags: Classic Company, equestrian competitions, equestrian disciplines, hunter/jumper
