Western world championships, a Labor Day marathon and the much-anticipated presentation of The HorseTV Channel’s historic coverage of the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) headline the network’s September premieres.

“September promises to be a very special month in programming at The HorseTV Channel,” said Rachel Falleroni, Head of Programming for The HorseTV Channel. “In addition to the outstanding premiere lineup, we are pleased to bring our viewers their first look at the most comprehensive coverage of the FEI World Equestrian Games in United States history.”

The FEI World Equestrian Games 2006 series features the world’s top horse-and-rider combinations competing in all seven disciplines at the ultimate equestrian competition in the world. WEG is held every four years and rarely ever broadcast outside of the European host country. The FEI WEG 2006 series’ world premiere begin with the opening ceremonies on Tuesday, September 12 and span 11 two-hour episodes airing on Tuesday nights at 8 p.m., with encore performances on Saturdays at 9 p.m.

WEG fans shouldn’t miss The HorseTV Channel’s Labor Day marathon on Monday, September 4, presenting dressage, show jumping, driving and eventing highlights from the 2002 WEG in Jerez, Spain. WEG action begins at 10 a.m. with the grand finale at 7:30 p.m., featuring Spirit of the Equestrian: Chio Aachen as a preview to the FEI WEG 2006 series.

Tune in for the world premiere of the two-hour AQHA’s Best of the West series as it continues in its second season, featuring the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Summer Spectacular 2006 Non-Pro Finals on September 6, and the American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA World Championships, Parts I and II, on September 13 and September 20, at 8 p.m. Network premieres of classic America’s Horse episodes, discussing everything from tips on equine health care, riding and management to news from the American Quarter Horse industry air in the second hour of the series.

English competition heats up this month as The HorseTV Channel presents the U.S. premiere of the Hickstead Royal International Horse Show–King George V Gold Cup 2006 and the Samsung Super League 2006. The King George V Gold Cup is only open to male riders and is Hickstead’s prestigious finale to the show jumping at the Longines Royal International Horse Show. This exceptional event premieres September 9, at 8 p.m. with an encore on Sunday, September 10, at noon. Don’t miss the 2006 Samsung Super League’s eight competitions airing throughout September at 8 p.m., including the U.S. premiere of the Dublin competition on September 29. See episodes again on Saturdays at 10 a.m.

Watch for the U.S. premiere episode from the monthly series FEI Equestrian World, featuring stories from all eight disciplines, airing Friday, September 8, at 9 p.m. Richard Winters Horsemanship continues in network premieres this month--presenting Winters’ style of horsemanship, which is grounded in the philosophy of trust, respect and leadership--on Thursdays at 6 p.m.


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