Thursday March 24, 2005

FEI World Cup Dressage Final Welcomes Offield Farms as 2005 Presenting Sponsor

Las Vegas Events Inc Hosts Historical World Cup Event

“We’re very appreciative of the support that we have received from Offield Farms,” said Pat Christenson, President of Las Vegas Events, Inc., producer of the dual FEI World Cup Finals in Las Vegas. “Their sponsorship has made the difference in our being able to have the Dressage Final televised. Dressage fans in America owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude.”

First held in 1986, the FEI World Cup Dressage Final has been held in the U.S. only once, in 1995 in Los Angeles. Germany and The Netherlands have dominated the competition, winning six titles each through 2004. The United States won its first title in 2003 when Debbie McDonald of Hailey, ID, and the magnificent mare, Brentina, owned by Parry and Peggy Thomas of Las Vegas, emerged as champions. The Thomas & Mack Center, the venue for the World Cup Finals, was named for Parry Thomas.