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Individual Tickets for the 2009 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Finals in Las Vegas Go on Sale February 16

Release: January 29 2009

Author: severs

By Michael Mack

Individual tickets will go on sale Monday, February 16, to see the world's best horses and riders compete at the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Finals at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, April 15-19. The city of Las Vegas sets the perfect backdrop for high jumping, side stepping, non-stop equestrian competition.

Once again hosted by Las Vegas Events (LVE), the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Finals bring spectators edge-of-their-seat entertainment as they watch riders compete for the title of FEI World Cup champion in the Olympic disciplines of show jumping and dressage.

"This is a great year for the Rolex FEI World Cup Finals," said Pat Christenson, President of Las Vegas Events. "We are thrilled to bring the Finals back to the city of Las Vegas and are very excited about presenting this prestigious event to equestrian fans from around the world. Series seats have sold extremely well, and we urge everyone to take advantage of the start of the individual ticket sales. With so many wonderful things planned, there has never been a better time to experience Las Vegas and the World Cup."

In addition to the excitement of the competitions, the 2009 Rolex FEI World Cup Finals will also feature the official retirement ceremony of one of the world's most beloved dressage horses, Brentina. Rider Debbie McDonald and owners Peggy and Parry Thomas will be on hand to honor this amazing mare that, along with Debbie, has enjoyed one of the most successful careers in U.S. dressage history.

The pair earned the United States its first FEI World Cup Dressage Championship in 2003 and represented the United States at both the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games. At the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, they led the U.S. to the Bronze medal.

In 1999, McDonald and Brentina put in an amazing performance at the Pan American Games in Winnipeg, winning both the Individual and Team Gold medals. Brentina's retirement ceremony will take place on Friday afternoon, April 17, during the Las Vegas Dressage Showcase.

Interested fans can sign up for World Cup Club membership and order tickets at the official website at www.WorldCupLasVegas.com. Individual tickets are priced as follows:

Dressage Tickets
April 15: VIP - $250; Plaza - $55; Balcony - $35
April 16: VIP - $250; Plaza - $90; Balcony - $50
April 17: VIP - $250; Plaza - $90; Balcony - $50
April 18: VIP - $250; Plaza - $100; Balcony - $60

Show Jumping Tickets
April 15: VIP - $250; Plaza - $60; Balcony - $30
April 16: VIP - $250; Plaza - $70; Balcony - $50
April 17: VIP - $250; Plaza - $75; Balcony - $50
April 18: VIP - $250; Plaza - $75; Balcony - $55
April 19: VIP - $250; Plaza - $85; Balcony - $60

Started in 1979, the FEI World Cup Jumping Final is an annual international showdown among the world's best show jumping horses and riders. Approximately 45 riders qualify from 13 leagues around the world. In the 30 finals held through 2008, United States riders have emerged with the most titles, having won the championship seven times.

The 2009 event will mark the eighth FEI World Cup Jumping Final to be held in the United States, following Finals in Baltimore, MD, in 1980; Tampa, FL, in 1989; Del Mar, CA, in 1992; and four in Las Vegas, NV, in 2000, 2003, 2005 and 2007.

First held in 1986, the FEI World Cup Dressage Final has been held in the U.S. three times, in 1995 in Los Angeles, CA, and 2005 and 2007 in Las Vegas, NV. 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 to the championship.

Las Vegas Events, Inc. (LVE), producer of 2000, 2003, 2005 and 2007 FEI World Cup Finals, was founded in 1983. LVE has grown with Las Vegas as the city has emerged as one of the world's top special event and resort destina

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