Schedule Announced for the National
 Horse Show Indoor Championships

New York City, NY - August 8, 2003 - The National Horse Show Association of America  (NHSAA) has announced the schedule for the 120th year of the National Horse Show Indoor Championships in Las Vegas, NV.  The show will run from November 19 to the 23 at the Orleans Arena.

The president of the NHSAA, Alan F. Balch, said, "In Las Vegas, we are extremely pleased to be able to announce a whole new approach to presenting variety in equestrian sport in a spectator-oriented format.  What's old is new again, and many in this generation of equestrians have never seen a multi-breed and discipline competition.  There will be many top competitors from all over the country appearing in the same show ring at the same great event.

"We'll have Hunters and Jumpers, with the emphasis on the best young horses and riders in the nation, along with national finals for Adult Equitation.  International-level Dressage will be featured, with the top American riders expected to appear in competition.  Combining this with the best Purebred Arabians and Morgans, and a touch of Western, will ensure that the event has wide-ranging appeal.  There will also be a whole new approach to Three-Gaited show horses, with special innovative classes open to any breed or combination of breeds, in both harness and under saddle, pleasure and performance." 

A schedule of highlights for the National Horse Show Indoor Championships follows, so horse show fans can make their plans early.  Ticket order forms may be downloaded at the National Horse Show website at www.nhs.org.  More information about the individual classes can be found in the prize list posted on the official website, www.nhs.org.  For further details about the Orleans Arena, please go to www.OrleansArena.com.  A reserved seating capacity of approximately 6,000 will be available at the Orleans Arena.  There is also additional facility space for general admission ticket holders.

Prior to the National Horse Show Indoor Championships in Las Vegas, the Metropolitan National Horse Show takes place on October 29 to November 2 in New York City at Pier 94 at the Showpiers on the Hudson Complex.  The final show of the three events organized in 2003 by the National Horse Show Association of America is the National Horse Show Outdoor Championships in Wellington, FL from November 26 to 30.  All three shows will be rated "AA" by the national federation.  Started in 1883, this is the 120th year for the National Horse Show Association of America.

Tickets are now on sale for all three shows. Ticket order forms may be downloaded at the National Horse Show website at www.nhs.org.  To order tickets, please write to The National Horse Show Box Office, Pier 92, 711 12th Avenue, NY, 10019 or fax your order to (917) 591-9082 or (212) 977-8826.  At this time, advance orders may only be accepted through the mail or by fax.  For further information, you may call the box office at (212) 315-1882 or toll free at (888) 674-2733. 

Further information may be obtained by contacting the National Horse Show Association of America, PO Box 386, Greenvale, NY 11548, telephone (516) 484-1865, e-mail NationalHS@aol.com, or by consulting the official website at www.nhs.org.  Additional details may also be obtained by contacting show manager Bob Bell at bbell@classiccompany.com.  Media inquiries can be directed to Hallie McEvoy at NationalHSNews@aol.com.

National Horse Show Indoor Championships Tentative Schedule
Please Order Tickets by Performance Letter

Performance A - Wednesday, November 19, 9 a.m.

Concours Dressage Internationale, FEI Dressage Competition
FEI Prix St. George

Performance B - Wednesday, November 19, 1 p.m.

Concours Dressage Internationale, FEI Dressage Competition
FEI Prix St. George
FEI Grand Prix

Performance C - Wednesday, November 19, 7:30 p.m., Opening Night

Opening Ceremonies, Opening Night at The National. 
Concours Dressage Internationale, FEI Dressage Competition
FEI Grand Prix Dressage, Conclusion and Presentation
Regular and Green Conformation Hunters, Model
Purebred Arabian and Morgan Park Horses, Pleasure Driving, and Park In Harness
Harness Show Horses
Purebred Arabian Mounted Native Costume

Performance D - Thursday, November 20, 8 a.m.

Green Conformation and Working Hunters (Over Fences at 3'6" and 3'9")
Regular Conformation and Working Hunters (Over Fences at 4')

Performance E - Thursday, November 20, 1 p.m.

Regular Conformation Hunters (Over Fences at 4')
Concours Dressage Internationale, FEI Dressage Competition
FEI Grand Prix Special

Performance F - Thursday, November 20, 7:30 p.m.

Councours Dressage Internationale, FEI Dressage Competition
FEI Grand Prix Special, Conclusion and Presentation
Purebred Arabian and Morgan English Pleasure
Harness Show Pleasure Horses
Three-Gaited Show Horses

Performance G - Friday, November 21, 8 a.m.

Green Working and Conformation Hunter Stakes (Over Fences at 3'6" and 3'9")
Regular Working and Conformation Hunter Stakes (Over Fences at 4')
Amateur Owner Working Hunters (Over Fences at 3'6")

Performance H - Friday, November 21, 1 p.m.

Amateur Owner Working Hunters (Over Fences at 3'6")
The Pacific Cup, Young Jumpers, First Round
Concours Dressage Internationale, FEI Dressage Competition
Intermediare Dressage Freestyle to Music

Performance I - Friday, November 21, 7:30 p.m.

The Viva Las Vegas Cup, First Round - Speed
(Junior/Amateur Owners in World Cup Scoring Format)
Jumps 4'3" to 4'6", Triple Bar to 5'6", USA Equestrian Level 7
Western Pleasure Horses, Any Breed
Purebred Arabian and Morgan Park Horses
Harness Show Performance Horse Championship

Performance J - Saturday, November 22, 8 a.m.

Amateur Owner and Junior Hunters (Over Fences at 3'6")

Performance K - Saturday, November 22, 1 p.m.

The Pacific Cup, Young Jumpers, Second Round
The Viva Las Vegas Cup, Junior/Amateur Owner Jumpers, Second Round
Concours Dressage Internationale, FEI Dressage Competition
Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle to Music

Performance L - Saturday, November 22, 7:30 p.m.

Hunt Teams of Three, Tandem (Over Fences at 3')
Dressage to Music
Purebred Arabian and Morgan English Pleasure
Morgan Park Horses in Harness
Three Gaited Show Horses, Performance Championship

Performance M - Sunday, November 23, 7 a.m.

Pony, Children's, and Junior Hunter Stakes (Over Fences to 3'6")

Performance N - Sunday, November 23, 1:30 p.m.

Adult Amateur Hunter Stakes (Over Fences to 3'6")
The Desert Cup, National Adult Hunter Seat Equitation Finals (Over Fences)
Western Pleasure Horse Stake, Any Breed
Purebred Arabian English Pleasure and Morgan Park Horse Stakes
Three Gaited Show Pleasure Horse Championship
The Pacific Cup, Young Jumpers, Round Two
The Viva Las Vegas Cup, Junior/Amateur Owner Jumpers, Finals

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