Wellington, FL - January 29, 2005 - Speed was the name of the game Friday as a field of 83 competitors turned out for the $5000 Acorn Hill Speed Challenge at the 2005 Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in Wellington, Florida.

Today's Acorn Hill Speed Challenge was the first of eight classes that will be offered during each week of the Winter Equestrian Festival and are part of the North American League Open Speed Challenge Series.

The format for the Speed Challenge was Table II Section 1, Faults and Time in the First Round, or as it's sometimes called, "fastest clear round."

Javier Fernandez of Mexico is this week's Internationale Arena course designer.

2000 Olympian Laura Kraut aboard the Pasmore Stable's Antigua RG emerged victorious this afternoon, coming home fault free and breaking the finish line beams in a blazing time of 55.517 seconds.

Sprite, ridden by her owner, Laura Chapot, finished second. Chapot posted a time of 56.569 seconds to pick up the red ribbon. Third place went to the early leader in the class, Ramiro Quintana and LaBelle, owned by the Turnabout Farm. Quintana crossed the finish line in 56.875 seconds.

Molly Ashe continues to be a factor in every class in which she competes. Ashe finished fourth with Jane Clark's Concerto in 57.525 seconds.

2004 Athens Olympic Silver Medalist Beezie Madden and Pia, from the John Madden Sales, finished fifth in 57.699 seconds. Sixth place went to Jeffery Welles aboard Octavius, an entry of International Jump Inc. Welles finished in 58.199 seconds.

33 of the 83 starters today produced clear rounds. Two finished with time faults and 21 horse rider combinations had one knockdown.

Official Results - #1005A - $5000 Acorn Hill 1.40m Speed Challenge- Table II sec 1 - 1-27-05 - Internationale Arena

The North American League (NAL) runs season-long series in six hunter and jumper divisions - Children's Hunter, Children's Jumper, Adult Hunter, Adult Jumper, Pony Jumper, and Open Jumper Speed. Each series culminates with a championship final at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg, PA, in October. Riders need not be members of the NAL to compete in any qualifying classes, but only current members earn points toward year-end finals. For more information and a list of qualifying competitions for 2005, please visit the Ryegate Show Services website at www.Ryegate.com.

One-Two-Three Finish for Addison Phillips in Junior Jumpers Power and Speed

Addison Phillips totally dominated the High Junior Jumpers (II 2c) Power and Speed, on Friday at the Internationale Arena, taking the top three places over a starting field of 24 top juniors.

Sixteen riders were clear through the Power phase and five of those riders posted double clear rides.

Phillips led the victory gallop with her own mount, Cantus Anuberth II, crossing the finish line in the Speed phase in 31.104 seconds.

The second place finish went to Phillips and Halifax Farm's Rastella, just 4/10ths of a second off the pace in 31.505 seconds. Phillips wrapped up her successful morning with the third place ride on another of her own mounts Flight. Her time on Flight was 31.730 seconds.

Aimee Aron and Jamaica, owned by the Kinloch Enterprises, finished fourth in 31.989 seconds.

Official Results - #1058H - $2225 Junior Jumpers Table II 2c -1-28-05- Internationale Arena

Charlie Jacobs and Innocence Cruise to Easy A/O Jumper Win

Innocence, owned by the Deeridge Farm and rider Charlie Jacobs made it look easy today in the Adequan Amateur Owner Jumper Power and Speed sailing through the timers in the Speed phase in 33.132 seconds to post a 4.373 second win over Salsa and Gabby Slome. Slome tripped the timers in 37.505 seconds.

As was the case in the Junior Jumpers, sixteen horse rider combinations produced Power phase clears and five finished the Speed phase without penalty.

Cody Baird and Orlando clocked in at 38.005 seconds to pick up the third place ribbon. Fourth place went to Meghan Moran aboard Nemo with a time of 38.802 seconds.

Official Results- #1027H -Adequan A/O Jumpers II 2c -1-28-05 - Internationale Arena

2005 Winter Equestrian Festival Fast Facts

EVENT: Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida

WHAT: Seven-week hunter/jumper and 3-week dressage horse show circuit produced by Stadium Jumping, Inc.

WHERE: Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club,

14440 Pierson Rd., Wellington, Florida 33414

WHEN: Wednesday through Sunday 2005 Show Dates:

Jan. 26-30: Nutrena/Western Hay Wellington Classic, CSI 2*, 'AA'
Feb 2-6: Bayer Gold Coast Jumper Classic, CSI 3*
Feb 3-6: Wellington Dressage
Feb 9-13: Kilkenny/ICH Internationale, CSI 3*, 'AA'
Feb 16-20: Lincoln Florida Classic/WCHR Spectacular presented by Palm n Beach Post, CSI-W/Y/Ch, 'AA-WCHRA'
Feb 17-20: Zada Enterprises, LLC Florida Dressage Classic
Feb 23-27: Zada Enterprises, LLC Wellington Masters, CSI 3*, 'AA'
March 2-6: Cosequin Wellington Open, CSI-W, 'AA'
March 9-13: CN Finale, CSIO-US 4*, 'AA'
March 17-20: Zada Enterprises, LLC WEF Dressage Classic, CDI 3*/Y

HOURS: Wednesday through Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m.

ADMISSION: General Admission Tickets are available at the gate.

Wednesday: Admission is free. *Children 12 &Under Free Everyday
Thursday and Friday: Adults- $5.00, Seniors (65)/Children Over 12 - $5.00
Saturday: Adults- $10.00, Seniors (65)/Children Over 12- $5.00
Sunday: Adults- $15.00, Seniors (65)/Children Over 12 - $5.00
Weekly General Admission Pass- $30.00
Seasonal General Admission Pass- $125.00

VIP SEATING: Box Seats Tickets may be purchased at the gate. (Limited availability)

Location: Internationale Arena
Thursday and Friday: $15.00
Saturday: $20.00
Sunday: $30.00
Seasonal Reserved Box Seats- $250.00 per seat

VIP Tables in The Jockey Club (located at the International Arena) are available for purchase through Phelps Media Group, Inc. Please call 561-753-3389.

PARKING: Parking is free Wednesday through Sunday

DIRECTIONS: Approaching the show grounds from the Florida Turnpike, take Exit #93, Lake Worth Blvd., and travel west, crossing over 441. Travel five miles to South Shore Blvd., turn right on South Shore and proceed one mile to Pierson Road, then turn left at the light. Spectator Entrance is first left, on Equestrian Road. Approaching the show grounds from Interstate I-95, take Exit 49. Travel west on Forest Hill Blvd. 11 miles to South Shore Blvd. Turn left on South Shore and follow to Pierson Road. Turn right at the light on Pierson. Spectator Entrance is first left - Equestrian Road.

THE FACILITY: The Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club is the home of the Winter Equestrian Festival and the site of the first outdoor Nations Cup held in the United States. The competition areas include the 400' x 400' grass Internationale Arena, which is surrounded by bermed seating, chalets, and VIP areas; plus the Bertalan DeNemethy Arena and Grand Hunter Field, both with all weather footing. Amenities include The Jockey Club VIP area.

PRIZE MONEY: Over $3 Million in total prize money, including:
* $1 Million Grand Prix Series
* $450,000 1.50 M-1.30M Jumper Series
* $300,000 Amateur-Owner Jumper Series
* $100,000 Senior Jumper Series
* $395,000 USEF 'AA' Hunter Section Series
* $200,000 Junior Jumper Series
* $168,000 Adult Amateur Jumper Series
* $32,000 Children's Jumper Series
* $9,500 Pony Jumper Series

HIGHLIGHTS:

* Sunday, Jan 30, 2:00 p.m.: $35,000 Farr XTN Grand Prix of Palm Beach presented by Western Hay, CSI 2*
* Saturday, Feb 5: $25,000 Windsome Dressage/Show Jumping Spectacular
* Sunday, Feb 6, 2:00 p.m.: $50,000 Bayer Wellington Cup, CSI 3*
* Sunday, Feb 13, 2:00 p.m.: $50,000 Kilkenny/ICH Internationale Cup, CSI 3*
* Saturday, Feb 19, 7:00 p.m.: AHJF Hunter Spectacular of Palm Beach
* Sunday, Feb 20, 9:00 a.m.: $10,000 WEF Individual Young Rider Team and Individual Competition, CSI/Y Final
* Sunday, Feb 20, 2:00 p.m.: $60,000 Lincoln Idle Dice Classic presented by Palm Beach Post, CSI-W
* Friday, Feb 25, 7:00 p.m.: $15,000 Solaray Junior Jumper Gambler's Choice
* Sunday, Feb 27, 2:00pm: $75,000 Zada Enterprises,LLC Masters Cup, CSI 3*
* Friday, March 4, 7:00 p.m.: $15,000 Solaray Amateur-Owner Jumper Gambler's Choice
* Sunday, March 6, 2:00 pm:$75,000 Cosequin Florida Open Grand Prix, CSI-W
* Friday, March 11, 7:00 p.m.: $50,000 Samsung Nations Cup CSIO 4* presented by CN
* Sunday, March 13, 2:00 p.m.: $100,000 US Open Jumper
Championship CSIO 4* presented by CN

FOOD: A diverse menu of food and beverages is available at the vendor courtyard and at vendors around the Internationale Arena, and are open during show hours.

SHOPPING: The vendor courtyard and individual booths around the Internationale Arena both offer equestrian equipment, apparel, jewelry, and home furnishings.

ECONOMIC IMPACT: The Winter Equestrian Festival, produced by Eugene R. Mische and Stadium Jumping, Inc., is the largest and longest consecutively running sporting event in the world. It is also the largest equestrian event and major contributor to Palm Beach County's $553+ million equestrian industry. (Courtesy of Palm Beach County Equestrian Commission, Inc.)

PALM BEACH POLO EQUESTRIAN CLUB: 14440 Pierson Rd., Wellington, FL, 33414; Tel: 561-793-JUMP; Fax: 561-753-7727; Website: www.stadiumjumping.com

STADIUM JUMPING, INC.: Corporate Office- 1301 Sixth Ave West, Suite 406, Bradenton, FL, 34205; Tel: 941-744-5465; Fax: 941-744-0874; Website: www.stadiumjumping.com