New York, NY - The National Horse Show Association of America, Limited (NHSAA) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a press conference at the Kentucky Horse Park Farm House in Lexington, KY, on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. All members of the press are welcome to attend this event to receive more information about this year's horse show.

The panel for the press conference will include Mason Phelps, Jr., President and CEO of the NHS; John Walker, Board Member of the NHS and Chairman of the NHS Trophy Committee; John Nicholson, Kentucky Horse Park Executive Director; and Hugh Kincannon, Co-Manager of the NHS.

Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding the upcoming NHS, and enjoy a light buffet lunch after the meeting.

Media Credentials Request Form
MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A LETTER OF ASSIGNMENT ON THE MEDIA OUTLET'S LETTERHEAD AND SIGNED BY EDITOR OR PRODUCER

Credentialed members of the media can pick up their credentials at the entrance Farm House entrance on May 11, 2011. Please have photo ID to receive credentials.

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Please return this form with signed letter of assignment to:
Phelps Media Group, Inc. International
12230 Forest Hill Boulevard, Suite 214, Wellington, Florida 33414.
Or FAX to: (561) 753-3386. Or EMAIL (with scanned letter of assignment) to: [email protected].

The 128th National Horse Show will be held November 2- 6, 2011, at the new Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. In additional to a full set of 'AA'-rated hunter divisions, there will be Junior and Amateur Jumper Division with a Show Jumping Hall of Fame Classic, as well as Open Jumper divisions with a Grand Prix event. As always, the signature event of the National Horse Show will be the ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay Finals. This prestigious horse show will be managed by Leo Conroy and Hugh Kincannon of Kentucky Horse Shows, LLC.

One of the highlight events during the 128th National Horse Show will be the ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay Finals. Junior riders compete throughout the year to qualify for the finals, which will include a warm-up, and will be limited to 200 entries determined by regional qualifying events. Kip Rosenthal and Cynthia Hankins will judge this year's top junior riders as they compete for the coveted title as the winner of the Maclay.

The ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay Finals have been held since 1933, and its winners are some of the biggest names in equestrian sport. Previous winners include Olympians: William Steinkraus (1941), Frank Chapot (1948), George Morris (1952), J. Michael Plumb (1957), Conrad Homfeld (1967), Leslie Burr Howard (1972), and Peter Wylde (1982).

Founded in 1883 at the original Madison Square Garden, the National Horse Show is America's oldest indoor horse show, firmly established as a major fixture on the national and international sports and social event calendars. The National Horse Show Association's primary activity is the annual production of the National Horse Show and all ancillary events. Over the years, the National Horse Show has provided financial aide to many worthwhile charities.

For more information on the National Horse Show Association of America, Limited, please visit www.nhs.org.

128th National Horse Show Fast Facts

What:
The 128th National Horse Show is a weeklong championship event featuring "AA"-rated hunters, open jumpers, junior/amateur jumpers, and the ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay Finals. The event will run November 2- 6, 2011, in the Alltech Indoor Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, site of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™.

Parking:
Horse Show Exhibitors may purchase a weekly parking pass at the main Horse Park entrance for $5.00. Dogs are permitted at the Kentucky Horse Park on a leash.

Directions:
The Kentucky Horse Park is located 8 miles northeast of Lexington, Kentucky at Exit 120 on Interstate 75.

Information:
Carolyn Vincent
National Horse Show
PO Box 386
Greenvale, NY 11548
Telephone:
Phone: (516) 484-1865
Fax: (516) 484-1982

Email:
[email protected]

Website:
www.nhs.org

Shopping:
Vendors offering equestrian equipment, apparel, jewelry and home furnishings are located in the Alltech Arena.

Additional Contacts:
Vendors - Matt Morrissey at [email protected] or 941 915-3457
VIP Table Sales - Kiki Umla at [email protected] or 904-606-5541
Advertising - Laura Reed at [email protected] or 859-321-7687
Sponsorship - Mason Phelps at [email protected] or 561-753-3389 or Susie Web at [email protected] or 301-520-6162

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