What: 2009 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Finals
31st Annual FEI World Cup Jumping Final and 24th Annual FEI World Cup Dressage Final
When: April 15-19, 2009
Where: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA
Attendance: 90,000+
Featuring: The world's premiere annual show jumping and dressage championships
Jumping: Started in 1979, the FEI World Cup Jumping Final is an annual showdown among the world's best jumping horses and riders. Approximately 45 riders, including many past and future Olympians, qualify from 13 leagues around the world. The United States has won the FEI World Cup Finals seven times, more than any other nation.
The 2009 FEI World Cup Jumping Final will be the eighth FEI World Cup Jumping Final held in the United States. Previous Finals were held in Baltimore (1980), Tampa (1989), Del Mar, CA (1992) and Las Vegas (2000, 2003, 2005 and 2007).
Dressage: First held in 1986, the FEI World Cup Dressage Final has been held in the U.S. three times, in 1995 in Los Angeles and in 2005 and 2007 in Las Vegas. The Netherlands has dominated the competition, winning nine titles, followed by Germany with seven. The United States won its first title in 2003 when Debbie McDonald rode Brentina, owned by Parry and Peggy Thomas of Las Vegas, to the championship. The Thomas & Mack Center, the venue for the FEI World Cup Finals, was named for Parry Thomas.
Trade Fair: The 2009 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Finals include a trade fair featuring a variety of products and services of interest to horse lovers and others.
The Destination: Las Vegas offers an unlimited variety of dining, entertainment and attractions to make the the 2009 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Finals an unforgettable experience.
Tickets: Ticket pricing for both events includes VIP, Plaza and Balcony sections. Jumping all-session tickets are $1,000 VIP, $325 Plaza and $175 Balcony. Dressage all-session tickets are $1,000 VIP, $325 Plaza and $175 Balcony. Special pricing is available for those interested in attending both events.
For Further Information: Las Vegas Events, Inc., event producer, (702) 260-8605 or www.worldcuplasvegas.com