Colorado Horse Park: Register Today for FEI CCI1* Event

Source: News ReleaseCarrie Wirth for PMG Inc.

Parker, CO- Registration began on April 2, 2013 for the Colorado Horse Park's CCI1*, one of only 17 Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) qualifiers in the United States. The three-phase event will be held from May 31 through June 2. A Training 3-Day and Horse Trials will also be held on the same dates. Registration begins on April 16 and runs through May 14 for the Horse Trials and Training 3-Day."We really look forward to FEI Eventing," said Vivien Van Buren of the Colorado Horse Park. "Andy Bowles from New Zealand will return to manage the show again this year. The best in the area compete, including , Martha McDowell, Erika Carson, Christian Eagles, Kristi Rodasevich, Nicole Jones Taylor and many more.

Victoria New and Bally Whatnot negotiate one of the three water complexes at Colorado Horse Park. Photo by Cristy Cumberworth

An international "who's who" of the eventing discipline will be on hand to officiate. Ana Schravesande of Mexico will serve as the Technical Delegate, while Helen Christie of New Zealand will act as the CCI presiding judge. Brian Curry has signed on as course designer of the stadium jumping phase and Gwen Kaawaloa will judge dressage.

Tiffany Lunney and Patent Pending. Photo by Cristy Cumberworth

Competitors will attempt clear rounds and perfect scores over the David O'Connor and James Atkinson designed cross-country course with its three water complexes, banks, ditches, trakehners and challenging obstacles. The course is known for its fabulous gallop track and interesting technical questions for the upper levels. They will also enjoy the many recent improvements at Colorado Horse Park, which include all new top-notch European GGT footing in many of the arenas.