Vegas, Baby: Stage Is Set for 2015 FEI World Cup Finals
The FEI World Cup Finals, which are returning to the U.S. for the first time since 2009, kick off today at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Here’s the 411 on this sure-to-be-spectacular event!
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WHAT
2015 FEI World Cup Finals, featuring both the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final and the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final. [Website]
WHEN
April 15-19, 2015
WHERE
The Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada
The front of the @ThomasAndMack is starting to take shape for 2015 FEI World Cup™ Finals in @Vegas. pic.twitter.com/GOgS2jbTH1
— World Cup Las Vegas (@WorldCupLV) April 10, 2015
WHO
Both events draw top competitors from around the globe, including a who’s-who of Olympic and World Equestrian Games champions. In dressage, Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro (GBR) will be defending their 2014 title against legends of the sport like Edward Gal (NED) and Isabell Werth (GER) as well as American favorites Steffen Peters and Laura Graves. [Dressage Competitors] The jumping lineup is star-studded as well, with a competitive U.S. team anchored by greats like Beezie Madden, McLain Ward, Rich Fellers, Todd Minikus and Laura Kraut. [Jumping Competitors]
Valegro is here! The horse transport has arrived and unloaded. Much more to come. #WorldCupLV #WorldCupLasVegas pic.twitter.com/ta6odoDHcu — World Cup Las Vegas (@WorldCupLV) April 11, 2015
It was another great day on Sunday as the U.S.-based jumping and dressage horses arrived in @Vegas. #Simon pic.twitter.com/3ZDDFoiFAP
— World Cup Las Vegas (@WorldCupLV) April 13, 2015
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
HOW TO WATCH
Ticketing info is available here. All of the 2015 FEI World Cup Finals in Las Vegas can be streamed live online for a fee at any of the following websites:
• www.feitv.org
• www.fei.org
• www.worldcuplasvegas.com
A wrap-up show of both Finals will be broadcast on the CBS Sports Network on Saturday, April 25 from 8-10 p.m. EDT (jumping from 8-9, dressage from 9-10).
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Keep it locked on Horse Nation for updates throughout the weekend. Good luck to all the competitors, and Go Riding!
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