NEWS RELEASE

Jan. 12, 2008

PBIEC New Rings to be Open to Riders for Comments

WELLINGTON, Fla., Jan. 12--A schedule for riders to school their horses in newly rebuilt competition arenas at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center was announced Saturday by Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC (ESP).

ESP management is looking for comments and reaction from exhibitors on the rings and other aspects of the Show Grounds before the start of the CN Winter Equestrian Festival next Wednesday.

The schedule, subject to change is:
- Ring 6 is open, and riders can begin using it effective immediately.
- Rost Arena will be open on Sunday at noon.
- Grand Hunter Field will be open at noon Monday.
- International Arena should be available for use by late Monday.

Riders are advised that extensive construction activity and other work will be going on at the Show Grounds up until the opening of WEF. Riders should avoid areas and attempting to pass too closely to where there is construction and other work.

Rider comments should be addressed to ESP management, including the Media office either in person or by email to ken@equinenews.org or ken@horsesportusa.com.