Trevor de Groot of American Parkour.
Lexington, KY – October 14, 2013 – The 2013 Alltech National Horse Show is preparing to take horse show entertainment to a whole new level this year during the international competition, running October 29 through November 3, 2013 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by production manager Brian Lookabill, the show will feature both traditional entertainment, as well as new additions such as “Dueling DJs” and Parkour demonstrations by American Parkour.
“There are lot of really cool things happening this year,” explained Lookabill. “Just like we did last year, we’re going to bring back the Saddlebreds, which were a major part of the National Horse Show’s long history. But we’re also going to offer a new spin by adding a Pro/Am Style Saddlebred/Show Jumping event, where the professional Saddlebred riders will actually show over fences, and professional show jumping riders will compete on Saddlebreds. And the great part is that they’ll be scored as a team for ribbons.”
New performances will also be added to the competition’s evening sessions to keep the crowd entertained throughout the night. “We’re going to make sure we have high energy, and feel good music throughout the week,” stated Lookabill. “We’ll have Dueling DJs, which means at certain times a couple of DJs will perform at once and they’ll play off of each other so to offer music and a visual entertainment during the night events.”
The next addition to the Alltech National Horse Show will be Parkour demonstrations by American Parkour. “Parkour is actually a sport where athletes are able to overcome any obstacle that they come across: whether it be scaling a wall, jumping off of a tall wall, or building, or even over a fence, or horse jump.” noted Lookabill. “They flip, roll, and do acrobatic maneuvers. These guys have performed in music videos, commercials, and at major events around the world. They’ll definitely amaze, because they do things that you don’t think people have the ability to do. It’s very high energy and very exciting to watch.”
Lookabill concluded, “On top of all of that I’m excited as always to have the best horses and riders in the world coming out. That is of course the centerpiece of it all, and I think it will all come together for a really fun horse show that builds on a 130 year tradition, while getting better every year.”
With over $850,000 in prize money offered, this year’s show has been designated a CSI-W 5* show by the FEI. The International Open Jumpers will compete for $530,000 in prize money, while the top rated hunter sections have a total purse of $205,000. Meanwhile, $100,000 is offered to the Amateur/Owner and Junior Jumpers and the American Saddlebreds will compete for over $20,000.
The Alltech National Horse Show, for the second year in a row, received a top ranking from NARG, the North American Riders Group and was named the Show Hunter Hall of Fame Horse Show of the Year in back to back years.
The Alltech National Horse Show returns to the Alltech Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, on October 29 through November 3, 2013.
For tickets and more information, visit the website at: www.alltechnationalhorseshow.com.
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.
Alltech is the proud title sponsor of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy. For more information about these prestigious global championships, visit www.alltechfeiweg2014-normandy.com.
2013 Alltech National Horse Show Fast Facts
What:
The Alltech National Horse Show is a week-long championship event featuring “AA”-rated hunters, open jumpers, junior/amateur jumpers, and the ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay Finals. The event will run October 29 – November 3, 2013, indoors in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, site of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Parking:
The Kentucky Horse Park has waived the normal parking fee during the Alltech National Horse Show. Parking is free. While dogs are permitted at the Kentucky Horse Park on a leash, no dogs are allowed in the Alltech Arena during the ANHS.
Directions:
The Kentucky Horse Park is located at 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511. The KHP is 8 miles northeast of Lexington 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 – Karen Lucca at kll@phelpsmediagroup.com or (561) 753-3389
Advertising – Deborah Darwin at needlepointfarm@aol.com or (561) 313-0384
Sponsorship:
Mason Phelps at mpjr@phelpsmediagroup.com or 561-753-3389
Susie Webb at webb_susie@yahoo.com or 301-520-6162
Christian Palmer at Christian@phelpsmediagroup.com or (612) 618-8216
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
For further information on housing in the Lexington area, we invite you to visit www.visitlex.com and www.georgetownky.com.
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: secretary.nhs@aol.com
ALLTECH MEDIA CONTACT:
Elizabeth Adams
North America PR, Alltech
Alltech Corporate Headquarters
3031 Catnip Hill Pike
Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356
eadams@alltech.com
(859) 401-2964
ALLTECH NATIONAL HORSE SHOW MEDIA CONTACT:
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