NEWS RELEASE

Feb. 3, 2008

Special Events Banquet Tent Completes PBIEC Phase One

WELLINGTON, Fla., Feb. 3--An ASPCA luncheon for more than 360 guests in the newly completed special events banquet facility at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Sunday marked the completion of the first phase of a complete overhaul of the show grounds.

The ASPCA Equine Fund lunch is one of the most popular events of the equestrian season and returned for its fifth consecutive year to The 2008 CN Winter Equestrian Festival presented by Zimmerman Advertising at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

Guests enjoyed a panoramic view--that some diners described as the "best seat in the house--of the new International Arena which hosted the $50,000 Smart for Life Grand Prix.

The facility has been raised several feet and a paved floor has been installed.

Photo: The special new Special Events facility overlooking the International Arena at the Palm Beach Internatiional Equestrian Center. The tables were ready to host the ASPCA Equine Fund lunch Sunday. Photo: Ken Braddick-HorseSport USA