SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, California: On July 15, 2001, Blenheim EquiSports will feature the first outdoor international horse show ever held in the United States. Granted the highest-level competition status by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), The Oaks Blenheim International CSI-A will attract some of the world’s top competitors.

World Champion Rodrigo Pessoa of Brazil and 2000 Olympic Champion Jeroen Dubbeldam of Holland will top the field of 35 riders for the CSI-A’s Sunday Grand Prix. Rounding out the roster will be Holland’s Jan Tops and Rolf Goran Bengtsson and the top riders from the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Computer Ranking List. Returning to San Juan Capistrano, where they competed in the USET Olympic Selection Trials last summer, will be members of the 2000 U.S. Olympic team – Margie Goldstein-Engle, Laura Kraut, Lauren Hough and team alternate Todd Minikus.

“This Grand Prix competition will feature the first head-to-head showdown outside of Europe between the new Olympic Champion and the reigning World Champion,” said Robert Ridland, President of Blenheim EquiSports a two-time U.S. Olympian.

The Schedule of Events for the inaugural Oaks Blenheim International Horse Show (July 10 – 15), is as follows:

Friday, July 13:

4 p.m. - $10,000 Welcome Jump Off

6 p.m. - $25,000 Time First Round (Grand Prix Qualifier)

Saturday, July 14:

1 p.m. - $10,000 Accumulator

3 p.m. - $35,000 Speed Derby

Sunday, July 15:

2 p.m. - $175,000 Grand Prix of the United States

VIP Grand Prix Hospitality Tent Amenities - $5,000 per Table

VIP Privileges for Three Days (July 13 – 15)
Reserved Table (seating 10 guests)
VIP Parking – Event Program

Friday, July 13

4 p.m. – Hors D’oeuvres and Reception

Saturday, July 14

12:30 p.m. – Light Luncheon Buffet

Sunday, July 15

12:30 p.m. – Hors D’oeuvres and Luncheon Buffet

1 p.m. – Coast Magazine Fashion Show

2 p.m. - $175,000 Grand Prix of the United States

No-Host Bars Available

For Reservations or Further Information Please call 949 489 8826

www.blenheimequisports.com

General Admission Tickets and Information available through www.tickets.com/production or Toll Free 888 464 2468

The Oaks Blenheim Exhibitions is conveniently located on Ortega Highway and Antonio Parkway from either 5 Freeway or 241 Tollroad San Juan Capistrano, California