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McLain Ward Takes Third Victory at 2013 $200,000 American Invitational aboard Rothchild

McLain Ward produced a quick and tidy double-clear effort with Rothchild. Photos By: V. Valenti/The Book LLC.

Tampa, FL – April 6, 2013 – For over four decades Raymond James Stadium has been home to the jewel of show jumping, the $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational, presented by G&C Farm. The class has made history as a tradition and landmark of the showjumping world, and tonight was no exception. It was a cliff-hanging night as spectators looked on to the stadium turf, but it was with speed and accuracy that McLain Ward was able to emerge victorious as one of the few riders in history to ever capture three American Invitational victories.

Ward piloted Rothchild to a double-clear effort during a two-horse jump-off. They sped through the finish line in 42.10 seconds after completing a clear short course, while Reed Kessler and Mika captured the second place prize. Sharn Wordley and Derly Chin de Muze were the third place finishers for the evening, taking the honors with only one time fault added to their otherwise faultless first round effort.

2008 Olympic course designer Steve Stephens of Palmetto, FL, designed tonight’s arduous track. The 14 numbered obstacles featured an oxer-vertical double combination, a scopey vertical-oxer-vertical combination, a unique, suspended American Invitational wall, an orange skinny, a liverpool and a daunting brownstone final oxer. The most difficult obstacle proved to be the triple combination’s liverpool, resulting in 13 rails on the ground.

“Obviously Steve and the entire Stadium Jumping team have so many things that they do so well. The fences here for 30 years have been on the cutting edge and just spectacular. That’s a very easy thing over time to let up on, and they never have,” tonight’s winner Ward described. “They had four or five new fences in the course tonight, and that really is a testament to the effort and what this is – this class.”

Ward continued, “I thought this course was good. I didn’t think it was unfair. Steve had some very young and green riders in the class, as well as Olympic horses and Olympic riders, so he had to find the balance. I thought it was a good balanced test. The triple was a good test in the middle. I think two or three, but under 5 is always a good number in the jump-off for this competition.”

Lauren Hough and Quick Study, owned by Laura Mateo, were one of the horse and rider combinations to fall victim to the problematic triple combination. Hough completed the course in the fast four-fault time of 85.48 seconds. She held strong as the fastest four-fault pair, but Kirsten Coe and Baronez, owned by Ilan Ferder, Tal Milstein & Lovsta AB, blazed around the field, overtaking Hough’s time as she finished with a time of 85.24 seconds. Both horse and rider combinations found fault at the second part of the triple combination, the oxer-liverpool. Coe eventually took the fourth place honors, while Hough finished in fifth. Other four-fault riders included Laura Kraut and Cedric, Todd Minikus and Uraguay, Darragh Kerins and E Muze YEK, and Jordan Coyne and Lazaro.

Reed Kessler piloted Mika to the second place finish
Reed Kessler piloted Mika to the second place finish

Eighteen-year-old Olympian Reed Kessler and her own Mika were the fourth on the course, and the first to post a clear effort as she showed their mastership of the opening track. The crowd erupted in applause as she made it through the triple combination, and easily soared over the final daunting brownstone oxer.

“Mika is great. He’s kind of been a little bit in Cylana’s shadow – he just hasn’t had his big Olympic moment yet, but he shined tonight,” Kessler explained. “They’re totally different. She’s like the coolest customer ever, and he’s a little more of a like my special little boy that I’ve had for four years. We have a really close partnership. He started out when I first got him pretty nervous so we’re really close like that. The Olympic trials were an amazing thing for him. He’s become really confident and can walk into a huge atmosphere like the Invitational and lay down a clear round. He’s fantastic. He’s just as much quality as Cylana.”

Ten rounds later, McLain Ward guaranteed a jump-off for the 41st edition of the American Invitational. Ward guided Rothchild, owned by Sagamore Farm, through the finish in 84.91 seconds, without incurring any jumping faults. With a jump-off eminent, the stakes were high as riders continued to navigate the first round course within the tight time allowed of 89 seconds. Sharn Wordley of New Zealand almost added his name to the list for the jump-off tonight; however, a single time fault on top of his clear jumping effort sealed his fate in the third position.

“Derly is a relatively new horse for me to ride, and I was just sort of taking it slowly during the winter, trying to create a partnership. Right from the beginning I’d planned to do one big class in Wellington and the Invitational. So I’ve just been slowly building her up for this class really,” Wordley explained. “I knew I was probably going to be pretty close on the time. After fence four, my horse drifted quite hard to the right, away from the stands, and I rubbed my foot against the standard – I was a little discombobulated.”

Wordley described further, “I kind of took a bit of time on that corner to get myself organized, and I knew from then on it was going to be touch and go whether I got the time or not. I tried to catch up as best I could without sort of jeopardizing having a rail. I was really happy with her. She jumped fantastic. This is my first time doing the Invitational, and I love it. It’s going to be a focus for me next year too. I think it’s a great class.”

The jump-off began over an opening single black-and-white oxer going away from home, and riders made a left turn to take on the single Land Rover vertical after making a left rollback. A quick right turn led to the opening oxer of the double combination, and then riders turned right to pilot their mounts over the orange-and-white skinny. With a left turn, they were then faced with the red-yellow-and-blue vertical, where they then made a left rollback through the now vertical-oxer combination that gave so many riders trouble as a triple combination in the first course. Upon landing, the race was on as they headed to the final obstacle-a newly introduced American Invitational oxer.

Kessler and Ward went head-to-head in the jump-off as the 2012 Olympic teammates competed for the coveted title of champion. This was the smallest jump-off field in the history of the American Invitational, welcoming only two riders to return to the field.

It was Kessler who entered the ring as the first to return, and hopes were high as they took each fence with a careful approach. Kessler focused on laying down a tidy and clean round for Ward to chase, but her time of 43.37 seconds would prove too conservative against the past winner, leaving the door open for Ward to take the lead should he leave the rails in their cups.

“She never makes it easy,” Ward laughed. “Reed put a good pressure round on Rothchild. I had to be on the ball. It worked out our way. I’m sure she’ll win this class many times, and she’ll be doing it long after I’ve hung it up.”

Ward elaborated, “I think she rode a very smart round, but it wasn’t all out. It’s a difficult enough jump-off, with a difficult double. If she went and had four faults it was really making it a lot easier for me, so I think she thought be neat and quick and put enough pressure that maybe I make a mistake. Rothchild’s a fast horse, and I think they probably knew the time I could get, but had to jump a clear round and that’s where they squeezed us. Luckily my horse came through beautifully.”

It had been five years since Ward had taken the victory at the 2008 American Invitational with his beloved Sapphire. Aboard Rothchild, Ward was able to mirror his win and move him through the course with a firm pace.

“For me every horse is in the shadow of Sapphire really – I miss her very much. But he’s been a great horse for me. I’ve had him since he was 7. He’s an everyday competitor-speed class, American Invitational, GCT Grand Prix, Nations Cup; he’s very quietly amassed quite a record,” Ward stated. “It’s not textbook, but he’s a fighter and in the end he’s become a very good friend of mine. He gives me everything he has to give me. He can kind of do everything, which is a rarity in today’s sport. I think it’s horses like that, that when you have a horse like Sapphire, make them even greater because it allows you to do exactly what you want, but this horse is really the blue-collar worker. But the blue-collar worker won one for the team today.”

Ward was able to shave off some time after the opening oxer as he moved toward the Land Rover vertical, opting to do 10 strides instead of Kessler’s more conservative 11. He also opted to complete the bending line from the outside oxer to the orange-and-white skinny in nine strides, pushing him into the lead without incurring any penalties over fences.

“McLain is so, so fast, on Rothchild, especially,” Kessler explained. “I tried to lay down a really competitive round, but I also knew that he’s so fast that I needed to go in my comfort zone with Mika to make sure that I put in a clear round. He’s a really fast rider, and has a really fast horse, so I tried to put enough pressure on without making a mistake.”

Ward earmarked a page in history tonight for the 2013 American Invitational, becoming the only the third rider to ever take home three victories in Tampa. Ward’s thirst for the first place was evident as he took on the short track, leaving out strides in key areas to top Kessler’s score by more than a second. It was Rothchild’s time to shine under the lights, and the pair stepped up for the challenge.

“I’ve had a couple near misses, which I’ve kicked myself for a few times. This class is an institution for this country and this sport. I really hope that people in this sport and in this industry really rally behind this and keep this going,” Ward explained. “It almost died a few years ago, and I’m so glad to see Michael Morrissey and his group of people, and the sponsors who have really made great efforts to revive it, because it’s very, very important to us as athletes. This one’s just something unique and special.”

Ward concluded, “When I grew up, this was the most important class to win. This is what we coveted. I think these are the kind of classes that our country, not only the athletes and the sponsors, but also the Federation really need to rally behind. It’s like when they grandfather a building. This should be very important because it’s special to us.”

For more information about the 2013 $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational, presented by G & C Farm, please visit www.StadiumJumping.com.

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$200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational Returns to Raymond James Stadium April 6, 2013

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Tampa, FL – February 28, 2013 – The 2013 Gene Mische American Invitational presented by G & C Farm returns to Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 7:30pm. This year marks the 41st anniversary of this enduring classic and as always, promises to be a magical night of show jumping as the world’s greatest riders and horses gather in the Tampa Bay area to decide the American Invitational title.

G & C Farm returns again as this year’s presenting sponsor. “We are so grateful to Gustavo Mirabal and the team at G & C Farm for their continued support of this great American show jumping event,” said Michael Morrissey, the President of Stadium Jumping Inc., the organizers of the class. “Their participation has been vital to keeping this long standing tradition alive and they have willing and gladly stepped up to the plate year after year.”

Over the years, the American Invitational has been recognized as the crown jewel of American show jumping, and year in and year out, has been one of its toughest tests. Often called the Super Bowl of Show Jumping, the event also offers one of the biggest purses in all of equestrian sport.

The $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational takes place on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. The gates at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium open at 5:30 p.m. Included will be the always popular public course walk, plus fabulous opening ceremonies.

The historic 41st $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational, presented by G&C Farm, brings together the top horse and rider combinations in the world. Invitations for the event are extended to the top thirty equestrians on the USEF National Computer Ranking List, plus past and present Olympians and other top invitees.

Annually, this event showcases exhilarating equine power, amazing speed and agility, and equestrian excellence at the home of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The day is filled with extraordinary entertainment and activities for the entire family to enjoy.

The Mane Event Kick-Off Party will start at 4:00pm in Lot 5 of Raymond James Stadium with great fun for kids of all ages. There will be face painting and a Horseless Horse Show presented by JustWorld International, as well as autograph and photo opportunities. The gates open at 6:00 pm. with a traditional course walk for the public. The Opening Ceremonies get underway at 7:00 p.m. with the Parade of Tampa Equestrian Festival Series Champions and a special tribute to “Our Heroes.” The first horse will show over the course beginning at 8:00 p.m. as they compete for the winning honors.

Tickets for the Saturday night spectacular are on sale now, online at: www.stadiumjumping.com. Ticket prices $30, $25, $15, Group Discounts for 10 or more persons.

For more information on Stadium Jumping, Inc. and the 2013 Tampa Equestrian Series please call (941) 744-5465 or please visit www.stadiumjumping.com.

The Tampa Equestrian Series and the 41st Annual $200,000 American Invitational Fast Facts

WHAT: Two-week hunter/jumper horse show circuit produced by Stadium Jumping, Inc. and the 41st Annual $200,000 American Invitational presented by G&C Farm, which features the world’s best equestrian athletes. Information is available online at www.stadiumjumping.com.

WHERE:
Tampa Equestrian Series:
Bob Thomas Equestrian Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds
4800 North US Highway 301
Tampa, FL 33680
www.stadiumjumping.com

41st Annual $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational:
Raymond James Stadium
4201 North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33607
www.raymondjamesstadium.com

WHEN: Daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tampa Classic – March 27-31, 2013
Tournament of Champions – April 2-6, 2013
41st Annual $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational CSI 3* – April 6, 2013, 7 p.m.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Thursday, March 28: $25,000 Tampa Bay Welcome Stake
Sunday, March 31: $35,000 Grand Prix of Tampa
Thursday, April 4: $10,000 American Invitational Stake
Saturday, April 6, 7 p.m.: 41st Annual $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational CSI 3*, presented by G&C Farm.

American Invitational Highlights:
To kick off the evening activities, the public is invited to participate in the traditional American invitational course walk. This is an opportunity for spectators to marvel at the size and breadth of the jumps equestrians will navigate their horses over.

Sponsorship and Tickets:
Corporate and individual sponsors may participate at any level. Tickets are $15-$30. Senior citizens, active duty members, and group discounts are available. For more information on sponsorship levels or to purchase tickets, please call 1.800.237.8924.

About the American Invitational:
The 41st annual American Invitational, one of the world’s richest equestrian show jumping competitions, has been held at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida since 1971.The Invitational is the only major equestrian competition to be held in a NFL football stadium.

Directions:

From Tampa or St. Pete/Clearwater via I-275 to I-4 Eastbound
Orient Rd. Entrance Gate: From I-4 Eastbound only, take Exit #6 for Orient Rd. and turn right off the ramp. There will be a sign for the Fairgrounds entrance immediately on the left-hand side. Check in at the Security Guard gate for entry.

From Lakeland/Orlando area via I-4 Westbound
Orient Rd. Entrance Gate: Travel on I-4 West toward Tampa to Exit #7 toward US-92 W / HILLSBOROUGH AVE and merge onto E. HILLSBOROUGH AVE. Proceed to the light at Orient Road and turn left. There will be a sign for the Fairgrounds entrance on the left-hand side. Check in at the Security Guard gate for entry.

Traveling from I-75 North/South (from Ocala/Sarasota area)
Orient Rd. Entrance Gate: Traveling north on I-75, take Exit #260 (B) and merge LEFT onto DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD (aka SR-574 West). Traveling south on I-75, take Exit #260 and merge RIGHT onto DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD. Go west for 2.5 miles and pass the light at U.S. Hwy. 301. Keep proceeding on MLK, Jr. Blvd. to the next light which is ORIENT RD. Make a right at Orient Road. There will be a sign for the Fairgrounds entrance on the right-hand side. Check in at the Security Guard gate for entry.

THE FACILITY:
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
Outdoor Stadium Arena 150′ x 360′ Bermuda sod grass

HOTELS:
Hilton Garden Inn
10309 Highland Manor Drive
Tampa, FL
(813) 626-6700

La Quinta Inn East Fairgrounds
4811 U.S. 301 North
Tampa, FL
(813) 623-3321
(800) 642-4271

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Tampa
5223 North Orient Road (next to showgrounds)
Tampa, FL
(813) 627-7625

SpringHill Suites
4835 W. Cypress Street
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 639-9600
(888) 236-2427

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

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Mario Deslauriers and Cella Capture 2012 $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational

Mario Deslauriers produced a blazing fast double-clear effort with Cella to win the 2012 $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational. Photo By: V. Valenti/The Book LLC

Tampa, FL – April 7, 2012 – It was a night of nail-biting excitement as 32 of the nation’s top riders went head-to-head in the 2012 $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational presented by G & C Farm at Raymond James Stadium. It was with speed and accuracy that Mario Deslauriers was able to triumph tonight with Cella during a five-horse jump-off. They raced through the finish line in 44.50 seconds after completing a clear short course during the Molly Ashe-Cawley posted a speedy time aboard Carissimo, leaving all rails in their cups and capturing the second place prize in 45.81 seconds. Beezie Madden was the third of the double-clear efforts, but her time of 46.31 seconds proved too conservative, taking the third place honors for the evening’s event.

2008 Olympic course designer Steve Stephens of Palmetto, FL, designed tonight’s demanding course. The thirteen numbered obstacles featured a vertical-oxer double combination, a long oxer-vertical-oxer combination, a colonnade wall, Stephen’s signature bicycle vertical, a skinny horseshoe vertical and a liverpool. The most difficult obstacle proved to be the bicycle vertical, resulting in thirteen pairs knocking the top rail to the ground.

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Kent Farrington and Uceko to Defend Title at Gene Mische American Invitational

Kent Farrington and Uceko, winners of the 2011 Gene Mische American Invitational. PHOTO: ©Parker/Russell, The Book LLC

Tampa, FL – March 20, 2012 – Kent Farrington and Uceko, the winners of last year’s Gene Mische American Invitational, presented by G & C Farm, will be returning to defend their title when the “Super Bowl of Show Jumping” returns to Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

This year marks the 40th anniversary for this enduring classic and promises to be a thrilling night of show jumping as the world’s greatest riders and horses gather in the Tampa Bay area to decide the American Invitational title.

But for Farrington and Uceko to win a second time, much less in back to back years, the dynamic duo will have to defy the odds. Over long and storied forty year history of America’s greatest show jumping test, only two horses have ever put together back to back wins and only four horses in total have been able to win the event twice.

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Stadium Jumping, Inc. Hosts 2012 Tampa Equestrian Series March 28 – April 7, 2012

Kent Farrington and Uceko won the 2011 Gene Mische American Invitational, presented by G&C Farm. Photo by: James Parker/Kathy Russell, The Book LLC

Tampa, FL – January 30, 2012 – Stadium Jumping, Inc., one of the nation’s leading horse show production companies, is pleased to announce the official dates of the 2012 Tampa Equestrian Festival and 40th Annual $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational presented by G & C Farm. The world’s top equestrians will come together for two weeks of competition, held from March 28 – April 7, 2012 at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, FL.

The Tampa Equestrian Series will kick off its two weeks of competition with the Tampa Bay Classic CSI-W, which is scheduled for March 28 – April 1, 2012. It will be followed by the Tournament of Champions CSI, which will be held April 3-7, 2012.

The 40th Annual $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational, presented by G&C Farm, will be the highlight event on the final day of competition, April 7, at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The world’s top horses and riders will gather to compete under the lights during one of the premier show jumping events in the United States.

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$200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational, Presented by G & C Farm, Returns to Raymond James on April 7

Kent Farrington and Uceko were the winners of the 2011 Gene Mische American Invitational. PHOTO © James Parker, The Book LLC

Tampa, Florida – January 13, 2012 – The 2012 Gene Mische American Invitational, presented by G & C Farm returns to Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 7:30pm.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of this enduring classic and promises to be a magical night of show jumping as the world’s greatest riders and horses gather in the Tampa Bay area to decide the American Invitational title. Also, with the 2012 Olympic Games on the horizon, this year’s American Invitational, presented by G & C Farm, becomes even more exciting and spectators at Raymond James will get a chance to see many of the top riders who have made their way on to the short list of qualifiers for London.

Over the years, the American Invitational has been recognized as the crown jewel of American show jumping, and year in and year out, has been one of its toughest tests. Often called the Super Bowl of Show Jumping, the event also offers one of the biggest purses in all of equestrian sport.

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Kent Farrington Rides Uceko to Victory in $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational

PHOTO © V. Valenti/James Leslie Parker - Kent Farrington and Uceko won Saturday night's $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

Tampa, FL – April 9, 2011 – Kent Farrington piloted the gray warmblood Uceko to two clear rounds to win Saturday’s $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational, presented by G & C Farm, in Tampa, Florida.

This was the 39th year for the Invitational, which was held at Tampa’s famed Raymond James Stadium.

It is the first that was held after the death of Gene Mische last year. Mische, the founder of Stadium Jumping, Inc., was the creator of the Invitational.

This year the event attracted over 7,800 spectators.

Farrington, of Greenwich, CT, took home $60,000 for the win. It was Farrington’s first win at the Tampa event. Coming in second was Canada’s Ian Miller riding Star Power. Miller, who won the event in 1992 with Big Ben, won $44,000 for his double clear ride on Saturday night.

Both had two clear rounds, but Farrington’s faster jump off time of 36.64 seconds gave him the victory over Miller, who took 41.72 seconds to clear the eight fence tiebreaker course.

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Ten Olympians Top All Star Line-up for $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational

Katie Prudent, pictured here on Sassacaia III, bids to become the first four time winner of the American Invitational on April 9 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. ©Kenneth Kraus/ PhelpsSports.com.

Eleven of top fifteen computer listed riders accentuate exciting Saturday night at Raymond James

Tampa, Fl – April 1, 2011 – With this year’s edition of the $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational, presented by G & C Farms, just over a week away, the line-up for the Saturday night showdown is all set, and this year’s roster of riders is one of the best in the thirty-eight year history of this long running Tampa tradition.

Ten Olympic veterans will go head to head at the ‘Super Bowl of Show Jumping,’ scheduled for Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

Two-time United States Olympic Gold Medalists McLain Ward and Beezie Madden top the star-studded field, and they will be joined by fellow American Olympic veterans Lauren Hough, Margie Engle, Peter Leone and Leslie Howard.

Canada’s most decorated Olympic hero Ian Millar, named to ten Olympic Show Jumping teams over the years, will also compete for this year’s American Invitational title, as will Russian Olympic veteran Ljubov Kochetova and Venezuela’s Pablo Barrios. Also in the mix is Mario Deslauriers, another Canadian Olympic veteran, who is now an American citizen and has competed successfully for the United States at the World Equestrian Games and on the Super League tour in Europe.

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$200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational Presented by G&C Farm Remains a Tampa Tradition

Jeffery Welles and Armani, winners of the 2010 Gene Mische American Invitational, presented by G&C Farm. Photo © Kenneth Kraus

Raymond James Stadium to Once Again Host America’s Premier Outdoor Show Jumping Event

Tampa, FL – February 24, 2011 – The city of Tampa, Florida will once again play host to one of the world’s premiere show jumping event, as the $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational, presented by G&C Farm, returns to Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

Once again, the stellar event bears the name of the founder of the class, Stadium Jumping’s legendary Gene Mische, who first brought the event to the Tampa Bay area in 1973. Mische died recently after a long and hard fought battle with cancer, but was thrilled to be able to witness last year’s class before he passed away.

In addition to G&C Farm, who returns for a second year as the presenting sponsor, Stadium Jumping welcomes Horsewares Ireland, Land Rover, Gold and Diamond Source, Morgan Stanley, Innisbrook Resort and Elizabeth Busch Burke, who have all generously come forward to join in the 2011 sponsorship of America’s premier show jumping event.

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FEI Designates Gene Mische American Invitational as WEG & European Championship Qualifier

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Tampa, FL – March 1, 2010 – Stadium Jumping, Inc., announced today the FEI, the governing body for world equestrian sports has designated this year’s $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational as a qualifying event for the World Equestrian Games 2010 and for the European Championships in 2011.

The city of Tampa, Florida, will once again play host to this event, the world’s premiere show jumping event, often dubbed the “Super Bowl of Show Jumping.” The $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational returns to Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 8 p.m.

The $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational is the grand finale to the Tampa Equestrian Festival which takes place at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center from March 24th through April 10th, 2010.

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