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Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Pairs Up With Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center for the Buck Off Series and Special Olympics

Wellington, Florida - As the 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season quickly approaches at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), the schedule of exciting events for this year is filling up fast. The FTI WEF and PBIEC are proud to be pairing up with Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center for some of those exciting events.

PBIEC is proud to be the new home of the BUCK OFF SERIES, to benefit Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center. The Series will be held January 19, January 26, and February 2 at the White Horse Tavern. Participants will compete against one another on a mechanical bull, getting the opportunity to show off their riding skills for a good cause. The BUCK OFF SERIES is sure to be an exciting and fun event for participants and spectators alike.

"We are excited to work with Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center this season," explained Mark Bellissimo, Managing Partner of Wellington Equestrian Partners. "The work that they do, and the efforts they put forth have a phenomenal impact on the community. We are glad to be a part of it."

Another exciting event in the Vinceremos line-up this season is the Special Olympics on March 17, 2012. Being held in the prestigious International Arena at the PBIEC, the children of Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center are able to demonstrate the tremendous adversity they have overcome through their relationship with horses in one of the best equestrian venues in the world.

"Mark and Katherine Bellissimo, along with the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, have been gracious hosts," said Director of Development Susan Guinan. "We so appreciate their support of these events."

About the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival

The 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival has 12 weeks of top competition running from January 11 through April 1. The FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival is run by Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC and Wellington Equestrian Partners and held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. All 12 shows are "AA" rated and Jumper Rated 6, and more than $6 million in prize money will be awarded.

 About FTI Consulting 
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