From Olympic show jumpers to elegant gaited riders, an array of equestrians will compete at the 2012 Alltech National Horse Show, Oct. 30 to Nov. 4, held at the Alltech Arena on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park.

More than a world-class horse show, the week-long event welcomes the community with Halloween Trick-or-Treat night, a Military Day, a Fitness Friday and a 5K Countryside Canter and 1-Mile Fun Run. Inside the arena, visitors will find shopping venues, interactive exhibits, and Kentucky food and beverages. Highlights of the competition include the Puissance, the Alltech Grand Prix and the ASPCA Alfred Maclay Final.  Admission is included with Kentucky Horse Park admission during daytime events. Admission is $20 for adults on Thursday and Friday evenings, and $30 on Saturday evening.

Wednesday, October 31 – Not Your Ordinary Halloween Trick-or-Treat

Bring your family to trick-or-treat at the Alltech National Horse Show with some of your favorite cartoon characters, including Woody and Jessie from Toy Story, Shrek and Fiona, Cinderella and Spider-Man. No matter the weather, we’ll be trick-or-treating in the dry and warm Alltech Arena. Free for all and open to the public, this unique trick-or-treat starts at 5 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m.

Thursday, November 1 – Military Day

Don’t miss a chance to thank our military heroes during the Alltech National Horse Show. Meet with local heroes and test your strength at the Army Activity Area at the Alltech Arena. Members of the military will receive half price admission to evening events with a military I.D. At 7 p.m. a Presentation of Colors will be performed by the Forest Hill Military Academy.

Friday, November 2 – Fit Friday

Pick up your registration packet for Saturday’s Countryside Canter 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run during events Saturday. While you’re at the Arena, receive a free health screening.

Saturday, November 3 – Family Fun Day and the Countryside Canter 5K

Two-legged athletes will race through the scenic Kentucky Horse Park during the Alltech Countryside Canter 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk. The races start at 8 a.m., but fun continues throughout the day with a balloon twister, face painting, pictures on a pony (1-3 p.m.) and your favorite cartoon characters. Pre-register online at active.com. All proceeds go to The All Glory Project.

More information is available at www.AlltechNationalHorseShow.com.

ADMISSION -

Day:                Included in Kentucky Horse Park visitor admission, available at the Visitor Information Center

Night:              Free, Tuesday and Wednesday

$20.00, Thursday and Friday (1/2 price with military I.D. on Thursday)

                        $30.00, Saturday

LOCATIONAND PARKING -      Alltech Arena andAlltech Arena Parking Lot

DATES AND TIMES –

Tuesday, October 30

START CLASS # CLASS

8:00 AM 20 Regular Conformation Hunter Model

8:15 AM 10 Green Conformation Hunter Model

8:40 AM “Build Course”

8:50 AM 22 Regular Conformation Hunter O/F

9:20 AM 23 Regular Conformation Hunter Handy

9:50 AM 12 Green Conformation Hunter O/F

10:40 AM 13 Green Conformation Hunter Handy

11:30 AM 32 First Year Green Working Hunter O/F

12:15 PM “Drag Ring”

12:25 PM 33 First Year Green Working Handy Hunter

1:10 PM 42 Second Year Green Working Hunter O/F

1:55 PM 43 Second Year Green Working Hunter Handy

2:40 PM 52 High Performance Hunter O/F

3:15 PM 53 High Performance Hunter Handy

3:50 PM “Build Course & Walk”

4:30 PM 150 Open Jumper Training

Wednesday, October 31

START CLASS # CLASS

8:00 AM 31 First Year Green Working Hunter U/S

8:15 AM 11 Green Conformation Hunter U/S

8:35 AM 41 Second Year Green Working Hunter U/S

8:50 AM 21 Regular Conformation Hunter U/S

9:10 AM 51 High Performance Hunter U/S

9:30 AM “Build Course”

9:45 AM 34 First Year Green Working Hunter Stake

10:35 AM 14 Green Conformation Hunter Stake

11:30 AM 44 Second Year Green Working Hunter Stake

12:15 PM “Drag Ring”

12:25 PM 24 Regular Conformation Hunter Stake

1:00 PM 54 High Performance Hunter Stake

1:35 PM 82 Amateur Owner Working Hunter 3’3” O/F

2:20 PM 83 Amateur Owner Working Hunter 3’3” Handy

3:05 PM “Build Course”

3:40 PM “Walk Course”

3:55 PM 151 $50,000 Open Jumper Time First Round

6:05 PM Awards Ceremony

6:15 PM “Clear Ring”

6:30 PM 207 Three Gaited Open Stake

6:50 PM 209 Fine Harness Amateur Stake

7:10 PM 203 Five Gaited Open Stake

Thursday, November 1

START CLASS # CLASS

8:00 AM 72 Amateur Owner Hunter (over 35) O/F

8:40 AM 62 Amateur Owner Hunter (under 35) O/F

9:20 AM “Adjust Course”

9:30 AM 73 Amateur Owner Hunter (over 35) Handy

10:10 AM 63 Amateur Owner Hunter (under 35) Handy

10:50 AM “Adjust Course”

11:00 AM 84 Amateur Owner Hunter (3’3”) Stake

11:50 AM “Strip Ring & Drag”

12:05 PM 81 Amateur Owner Hunter (3’3”) U/S

12:25 PM “Build Course & Walk”

1:15 PM 161 $10,000 Junior Jumper Time First Round

2:20 PM “Walk Course”

2:35 PM 163 $10,000 Amateur Owner Jumper Time First Round

Thursday Evening

7:00 PM Opening Ceremonies

7:15 PM 152 $75,000 International Open Jumper Time First Jump Off

8:45 PM “Clear Ring”

9:00 PM 205 Three Gaited Amateur Stake

9:20 PM 211 Park Horse Amateur Stake

9:40 PM 201 Five Gaited Amateur Stake

Friday, November 2

START CLASS # CLASS

7:00 AM 92 Small Junior Hunter (15 and Under) O/F

7:40 AM 102 Small Junior Hunter (16 - 17) O/F

8:20 AM 112 Large Junior Hunter (15 and Under) O/F

9:00 AM “Drag Ring”

9:10 AM 122 Large Junior Hunter (16 - 17) O/F

9:50 AM 74 Amateur Owner Hunter (over 35) Stake

10:30 AM 64 Amateur Owner Hunter (under 35) Stake

11:10 AM “Clear Ring & Drag”

11:20 AM 71 Amateur Owner Hunter (over 35) U/S

11:40 AM 61 Amateur Owner Hunter (under 35) U/S

12:00 PM 91 Small Junior Hunter (15 and Under) U/S

12:15 PM 101 Small Junior Hunter (16 - 17) U/S

12:30 PM 111 Large Junior Hunter (15 and Under) U/S

12:45 PM 121 Large Junior Hunter (16 - 17) U/S

1:00 PM “Build Course & Walk”

1:50 PM 164 $10,000 Amateur Owner Jumper Time First Jump Off

3:10 PM “Walk Course”

3:25 PM 162 $10,000 Junior Jumper Time First Jump Off

4:45 PM “Adjust Course & Walk”

5:15 PM 153 $50.000 International Open Jumper Faults Converted

Friday Evening

7:00 PM Opening Ceremonies

7:15 PM 208 Three Gaited Championship Stake

7:35 PM 210 Fine Harness Open Championship

7:55 PM 213 E. S. Roadster Cup

8:15 PM 204 Five Gaited Championship Stake

8:35 PM “Build Course & Walk”

9:10 PM 154 $50,000 International Open Jumper Puissance

Saturday, November 3

START CLASS # CLASS

6:00 AM 301 ASPCA Maclay Warm Up (not judged) 90 seconds each

10:00 AM “Adjust Course”

10:20 AM 93 Small Junior Hunter (15 and Under) Handy

11:00 AM 103 Small Junior Hunter (16 - 17) Handy

11:40 AM 113 Large Junior Hunter (15 and Under) Handy

12:20 PM 123 Large Junior Hunter (16 - 17) Handy

1:00 PM “Adjust Course”

1:10 PM 94 Small Junior Hunter (15 and Under) Stake

1:55 PM 104 Small Junior Hunter (16 - 17) Stake

2:40 PM 114 Large Junior Hunter (15 and Under) Stake

3:25 PM 124 Large Junior Hunter (16 - 17) Stake

4:10 PM “Build Course & Walk”

5:00 PM 165 $50,000 SJHF Junior/Amateur Owner Championship

Saturday Evening

7:00 PM Opening Ceremonies

7:20 PM 155 $250.000 Alltech Grand Prix

8:50 PM Awards Ceremony

9:00 PM “Clear Ring & Drag”

9:10 PM 212 Park Horse Amateur Championship

9:30 PM 206 Three Gaited Amateur Championship

9:50 PM 202 Five Gaited Amateur Championship

Sunday, November 4

START CLASS # CLASS

7:00 AM Maclay Finals - First Round

3:00 PM Maclay Finals - Flat Phase

3:30 PM Final Work-Off (if necessary)

4:00 PM Awards Ceremony

Lexington, KY - June 19, 2012 -  The Alltech National Horse Show, scheduled for October 30 through November 4, 2012 at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park announced today that the show's new website has officially launched at www.AlltechNationalHorseShow.com.  
 
The site will be a one-stop source for all of the news and vital up-to-date information for exhibitors, spectators, vendors, officials and for all fans of equestrian sport.
 
The prize list for this year's show will also be available at www.AlltechNationalHorseShow.com.
 
The new website features important exhibitor information, including all of the details regarding the ASPCA Maclay National Finals. Also, look for essential information regarding vendors, Taylor Harris Club table sales, program advertising and much more.
 
In addition, a link will send visitors to the highly popular Alltech National Horse Show merchandise store, featuring all of the latest gear and souvenirs.
 
Scheduling details, directions to and from the ANHS Horse Show, hotel lists, sponsorship and sponsor links, press releases, who's who at the ANHS and links to comprehensive information about the venue at the Kentucky Horse Park are also available at: www.AlltechNationalHorseShow.com.
 
The new website also offers visitors a link will take them back in time and a chance to read up on the long and glorious history of the National Horse Show.
 
The 2012 Alltech National Horse Show takes center stage on October 30 through November 4, 2012 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. In addition to the top rated hunters and the ASPCA Maclay National Championship, the show features world-class international, open, junior and amateur-owner jumpers competing for the biggest prize money on the United States indoor tour.
 
Founded in 1883 at the original Madison Square Garden, the National Horse Show is America's oldest indoor horse show, firmly established as a major fixture on the national and international sports and social event calendars. The National Horse Show Association's primary activity is the annual production of the National Horse Show and all ancillary events. Over the years, the National Horse Show has provided financial aid to many worthwhile charities.
 
For more information on the National Horse Show Association of America, Limited, please visit www.nhs.org.
 
 
 
Photo Credit: Kent Farrington and Up Chiqui competing at last year's Alltech National Horse Show. Photo ©Shawn McMillen This photograph may only be used in relation to this PMG press release.
 
 
2012 Alltech National Horse Show - Fast Facts

What:
The Alltech National Horse Show is a weeklong championship event featuring "AA"-rated hunters, open jumpers, junior/amateur jumpers, and the ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay Finals. The event will run October 30 through November 4, 2012, indoors in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, site of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™.

Parking:
The Kentucky Horse Park has waived the normal parking fee during the Alltech National Horse Show. Parking is free. While dogs are permitted at the Kentucky Horse Park on a leash, no dogs are allowed in the Alltech Arena during the ANHS

Directions:
The Kentucky Horse Park is located at 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511. The KHP is 8 miles northeast of Lexington at Exit 120 on Interstate 75.

Information:
Carolyn Vincent
National Horse Show
PO Box 386
Greenvale, NY 11548

Telephone:
Phone: (516) 484-1865
Fax: (516) 484-1982

Email:    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Website:  www.AlltechNationalHorseShow.com

Shopping:
Vendors offering equestrian equipment, apparel, jewelry and home furnishings are located in the Alltech Arena.

Additional Contacts:
Vendors  - Matt Morrissey at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 941 915-3457
VIP Table Sales - Kiki Umla at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 904-607-5541
Advertising - Steve Williams at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 310 403-2110
Sponsorship - Mason Phelps at  mpjr@phelpsmediagroup.comor 561-753-3389 or Susie Webb at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 301-520-6162

Hotels:
CLARION HOTEL (formerly Holiday Inn North) - 859 - 233-0512 - Approximately 4 miles
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BY MARRIOTT - 859 -977-5870 - Approximately 4 miles
FOUR POINTS SHERATON - 859-259-1311 - Approximately 4 miles
LA QUINTA - 859-231-7551 - Approximately 4 miles
KNIGHTS INN - 859-231-0232 - Approximately 4 miles
EMBASSY SUITES - 859-455-5000 - Approximately 4 miles
MARRIOT GRIFFIN GATE - 859-231-5100 - Approximately 4 miles
RESIDENCE INN - 859-231-6191 - Approximately 5 miles
COURTYARD BY MARRIOT - 859-253-4646 - Approximately 5 miles
HOLIDAY INN GEORGETOWN - 502-570-0220 - Approximately 6 miles
RAMADA INN - 859-299-1261 - Approximately 6 miles
RED ROOF INN - 859-293-2626 - Approximately 6 miles
HAMPTON INN - 502-867-4888 - Approximately 6 miles
SUPER EIGHT - 502-863-4888 - Approximately 6 miles
MICROTEL INN & SUITES - 502-868-8000 - Approximately 6 miles
 
For further information on housing in the Lexington area, we invite you to visit:
www.visitlex.com and  www.georgetownky.com

Management:
Kentucky Horse Shows, LLC
P. O. Box 11428
Lexington, KY 40575-1428
859-233-0492 (phone)
859-233-0495 (fax)
email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
website: www.kentuckyhorseshows.com
 
Horse Show Secretary:
Cindy Bozan
859-233-0492
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ALLTECH MEDIA CONTACT:  Katie Gehrt
North American PR and Advertising Manager
Alltech Corporate Headquarters
3031 Catnip Hill Pike
Nicholasville, Kentucky
Telephone: (859) 881-3589
Mobile: (859) 553-6312
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Web site : www.alltech.com

ALLTECH NATIONAL HORSE SHOW MEDIA CONTACT:    
Re: News and Information:
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
12230 Forest Hill Blvd.
Suite 214
Wellington, FL 33414
561-753-3389 (phone)
561-753-3386 (fax)
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
www.phelpsmediagroup.com     
 
Re: Media Credentialing:
Classic Communications
38 Mechanic Street - Suite 101
Foxboro, MA 02035
508-698-6810 (phone)
508-698-6811 (fax)  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    www.classic-communications.com