Lexington, Ky. - The strongest and most impressive line-up at a Reining event this year, the 2014 Kentucky Reining Cup boasts entries from seven nations, including Australia, Canada, Brazil, Italy, Mexico, Sweden, and the United States.

Among those are the world’s current gold medalist title holders from the United States: Shawn Flarida, Tom McCutcheon, Tim McQuay and Craig Schmersal – all competing for the chance to represent the US in defending those medals.

Also returning are 2014 Champion Shawn Flarida looking to make a repeat performance as top competitor at the $120,000 event, and returning World Champion Freestyle Reiner Shane Brown.

Plus, Eventing Celebrity Slide competitors David O’Connor, Bruce Davidson, Will Faudree and Lynn Symansky saddle up to compete head-to-head for bragging rights aboard top Reining horses.

Get 2014 Kentucky Reining Cup  tickets at www.kentuckyreining.com/tickets.html Watch live starting Friday, April 25th on USEF Network at www.usefnetwork.com/featured/2014KRC/.