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Cappy Peterson Rises to the Occasion, Competing with Reining’s Best at Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup

Cappy Peterson and The Rio Deal have taken the non-professional divisions by storm, and the pair looks forward to competing in the Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup this weekend in Lexington, KY

Lexington, KY – April 25, 2012 – The best of the reining world will gather at the Kentucky Horse Park this weekend, April 26-29, 2012 for the Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup (AKRC). The prestigious event is held during the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone. The highlight events of the weekend will include the $100,000 Concour de Reining International on Friday, April 27, as well as the much anticipated $25,000 World Championship Freestyle Reining. Cappy Peterson will be joining the ranks this weekend as she tries her hand along with renowned competitors.

Peterson recently earned top awards at the National Reining Breeders Classic aboard her talented mounts West Coast Smarty and The Rio Deal. The pair rode to the third place honors in the Level 1 and 2 Rookie Non-Professional Divisions. She is looking forward to participating in the AKRC and competing in the esteemed championship classes.

“I am especially looking forward to the freestyle division on Saturday night,” Peterson explained. “Fun music, riding in the spotlight and hearing the crowd will be great. All of the reining world loves for the crowd to get excited – whether it is whistling or cheering – we love when they get involved in the pattern and have fun with us.”

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