Posted Dec 22, 2006

2007 Fiesta Florida Horse Show for the Pure Spanish Horse (P.R.E.) to be Rescheduled

Due to the confirmation of the presence of the EHV-1 equine virus in Wellington, Florida, the Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse Association has announced that the 2007 Fiesta Florida Horse Show, including the Rafael Soto Dressage Clinic and the Open Breed Dressage Freestyle Competition (unrated) has been cancelled. The events will be rescheduled, and new dates/venues will be announced by the Foundation in January 2007.

The Fiesta Florida Show Committee reluctantly made the decision to reschedule the show based on information about the EHV-1 virus provided by State and local veterinarians. Though everyone is confident that this disease will be contained and would pose no real threat at Fiesta Florida, it was decided that due to the short time frame between the discovery of the virus, and the show, which was to have taken place January 19th-21st at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, the most responsible action would be to reschedule the events. “The health and well-being of our horses is the primary concern here,” said Fiesta Florida Show Committee President, Kim Boyer.

The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse Association is grateful for the enthusiasm exhibited by the Wellington equine community for the events of the Fiesta Florida show, and we look forward to scheduling a Fiesta Florida event showcasing the Pure Spanish Horse (P.R.E.) that will be worthy of their interest.

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