
The Latest Horse News & Information
![]()
Rolex Coverage to Re-Air on NBC
May 24th 2pm-3pm
In a gracious nod to equestrian fans,
NBC has announced that it will re-air coverage of the "Rolex Equestrian
Championships presented by Kentucky – Unbridled Spirit" in its entirety on
Saturday, May 24 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT. The initial airing of the program
on May 4 had to be shortened when the National Hockey League playoff game
that preceded it went into overtime and ran long.
Jon Miller, Executive Vice President of NBC Sports, who has shepherded the
“Rolex” program since its first airing in 2004, made the announcement.
Equestrian Events, Inc. thanks Mr. Miller and NBC Sports for this thoughtful
act.
“NBC has been a wonderful supporter of equestrian sports and our event and
we are most appreciative of their consideration,” said Jane Atkinson,
Executive Vice President of EEI which produces the event traditionally known
as the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Farnam. “To have a second
broadcast in prime time is an opportunity we don’t often get and we hope it
will allow even more people to see how exciting our sport can be.”
Carr-Hughes Productions, Inc., Saratoga Springs, NY, produces the television
program. The company also produces the 2-hour Rolex Kentucky highlight DVD
available for purchase through the event’s official website at
www.rk3de.org.
PROPOSED CHANGES TO WESTMORELAND COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS TO
INCLUDE EQUESTRIAN COMPLEX
Local Equestrian Organizations are Lobbying for Improvements to the Westmoreland County Fairgrounds -
Upgrading Its Facilities to House an Equestrian Complex.
A Letter Has Been Drafted to Congressman Murtha for Horse Owners Wanting to Show Their Support of the Project.
Download Letter to Congressman Murtha
With Price of Gas & Trailering to Shows Skyrocketing it Would be Nice to be Able to Stay Close to Home.
Please Show Your Support by Printing a copy of this Letter and Faxing it to Congressman Murtha's Office
at 202-225-5709
(Darby Downs Clients - Copies of this Letter Will Be Available in the Lounge If You Wish for Karen to Fax Them For You