Beginning Thursday, August 6, 2009, the Professional Riders Organization (PRO) will host a series of events at the Millbrook Horse Trials in Pine Plains, NY. On Thursday and Friday, PRO will host guided course walks led by PRO riders, including Danny Warrington, Bobby Costello and Sharon White. Following the course walks on Thursday, PRO will host a reception to welcome competitors and spectators and discuss PRO's mission and membership benefits. On Sunday, PRO will sponsor Advanced Show Jumping commentary by Vaughn Jeffries, world champion rider and former member of New Zealand's "Dream Team." PRO will also host a silent auction throughout the weekend with all proceeds benefiting PRO's Prize Money Fund.

Event: The Professional Riders Organization will host a series of events at the Millbrook Horse Trials, including guided course walks, receptions, signings and a silent auction.

Date/Time: Events to begin Thursday, August 6, 2009
*Note: Please see full schedule and details below.*

Location: Millbrook Horse Trials, 1451 Route 83, Pine Plains, NY 12567

*** Schedule of Events ***

Guided Course Walks
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Times posted in the Secretaries Tent
Training Course with Danny Warrington
Novice Course with Doug Payne
Beginner-Novice Course with Jennifer Simmons

Friday, August 7, 2009
Times posted in the Secretaries Tent
Advanced Course with Bobby Costello
Intermediate Course with Allison Springer
Preliminary Course with Sharon White

PRO Welcome Reception
Thursday, August 6, 2009
6:00 p.m.
Stabling Area in the Volunteer Tent

Advanced Show Jumping Commentary with Vaughn Jeffries
Sunday, August 9, 2009
During Advanced Show Jumping
Patrons Tent

PRO Riders to Compete at Millbrook Horse Trials include:
Arianna Almeida
Jan Byyny
Bobby Costello
Sara Dierks
Will Faudree
Gina Fiore
Holly Hepp
Mikki Kuchta
Leslie Law
Caroline Lendl
Bonnie Mosser
Karen O'Connor
Doug Payne
Marilyn Payne
Mia Petersen
Jennifer Simmons
Allison Springer
Danny Warrington
Sharon White