The cornerstone of the new initiative is the introduction of new courses
in Modern Standard Arabic language instruction. The Las Vegas Hilton is the host hotel and an
official sponsor of the LVWI.
Jessica Kurten, a native of Cullybackey, County Anterim, Northern Ireland,
will represent Ireland in the LVWI. As the
sport's worldwide popularity increases in the U.org.
Among the riders scheduled to compete are three-time U.
Echoing that sentiment, Robert Van Geons of the Stanly Economic
Development Commission said, "Stanly County is extremely proud to be the home
of The Fork Farm and now Outdoor Heritage Days.com.

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Mellon Foundation to support a new faculty position
in Arabic language study to be shared among Swarthmore, Bryn Mawr , and
Haverford Colleges, assisting the three institutions in establishing the Tri-
College Islamic /Middle Eastern Studies Initiative.
Seven riders are from the United States, seven from Germany , three from
Great Britain, two from Switzerland and one each from Brazil, Ireland, Iran,
Belgium , Canada and Mexico. "My lifelong
passion has been to build The Fork Farm as a legacy of conservation and
sustainable use for this community and all North Carolina to enjoy for
generations to come ," Cogdell said.

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It was founded in 1833 by members of the Religious Society of
Friends (Quakers) . Josefen, St. born Meredith Michaels Beerbaum,
Ludger's sister-in-law, reigning World Cup champion in Las Vegas and the FEI
2004 Rider of the Year, from Thedinghausen; Marcus Ehning, a winner of 36
Grand Prix events and a 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist, from Borken; Lars Nieberg,
a finalist at the 2005 Las Vegas World Cup and a former European champion,
from Hamburg; Otto Becker, Olympic team champion and a World Cup finalist in
Milan, Italy, from Steinfeld; Christian Ahlmann, an Athens Olympian and a
protege of Ludger Beerbaum, from Marl; and Marco Kutscher, another member of
the Athens Olympic gold-medal team and also a finalist in the 2005 World Cup
in Las Vegas, from Riesenbeck.

Room reservations at the Hilton are available by calling
1-800-442-4002 or at i4vegas. Top competitors in the sport of eventing --
a triathlon of dressage, cross country jumping, and show jumping -- will take
on challenging six-foot drops and four-foot fences as they vie for a chance to
represent their country at the Eventing World Cup Finals in Malmo, Sweden this
summer. The Fork
now boasts a state-of-the-art equestrian facility; lodge and gun club;
sporting clays complex; hunting, youth , and educational activities; and
hundreds of acres of trails and preserved natural wildlife habitat .

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CONTACT:
Steve Heacock Erin Heggerick
Haverford College Arnold Corporate Communications
T: 610-896-1039 T: 617-587-8206
eheggerick@arn. Show Jumping Team from
the Sydney Olympic Games and a competitor at the 2005 Budweiser FEI World Cup
Show Jumping Final in Las Vegas, and the recent winner of the Queen Elizabeth
II Cup in Hickstead, England, from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin; Schuyler Riley, a
member of the winning Samsung Super League Series U.S.

Equus Entertainment in Sport of Las Vegas is the parent company of the
LVWI.

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They come from independent and public schools across the United
States, Puerto Rico, and more than 20 countries around the world.S. Ticket purchases are subject to
transaction fees.S. "In creating Outdoor Heritage Days, we set
out to develop an event that highlights some of the key features of The Fork
that are such a celebrated part of North Carolina's rich history in the
sporting and outdoor lifestyle.theforkfarm.

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grant from The Andrew W., is a top coeducational
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They will go head -to-head in four events during the two days in the
inaugural Las Vegas World Invitational, which has been rated a five-star event
(CSI 5*) by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the only show in
the United States to be rated at that level. He lives and trains in San Diego, California ., Equus is playing a major
role in that growth by presenting the sport on television as never before .usef.

World-Class Athletes to Compete at North Carolina's 'Outdoor Heritage Days'

Billed as a family festival, Outdoor Heritage Days also will feature
vendors, concessions, and children's entertainment , including a moon bounce,
petting zoo, and face painting.

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The Fork hosts one of only four such premier events in the United
States, where the sport's best athletes compete for a chance to qualify to
represent their country in the international spotlight at the World Cup Finals
in Malmo, Sweden.

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While the College is not formally affiliated with any
religious body today, the values of individual dignity , academic excellence,
and tolerance upon which it was founded remain central to its character.edu .S.
The German riders include: Ludger Beerbaum, formerly the world's
top-ranked show jumper , from Riesenbeck; U.
The centerpiece of Outdoor Heritage Days -- one of only four such events
in the country -- will be an international World Cup Qualifier and national
Gold Cup Series equestrian event. Situated on
the confluence of the Pee Dee and Rocky Rivers in the foothills of the
Uwharrie Mountains, The Fork has a rich Native American and early colonial
American history. Cogdell, who set out to preserve its natural beauty and create an
outdoor legacy for the community to enjoy for generations to come.

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Haverford distinguishes itself by its unique
combination of academic rigor , ethical principles, and an integrative approach
to learning.
Markus Fuchs, from St.
Riders will compete in the $100,000 Vegas Stake, a speed event that
features one round, plus a jump-off against the clock; the $50,000 Knockout,
where riders will race against each other on identical courses; the $100,000
Ride and Drive, a unique event where riders first complete a jumping course on
a horse, then finish an obstacle course in a car; and the $750,000 Grand Prix,
a premier jumping event.
The international sanctioning body for equestrian sport is the
International Equestrian Federation (FEI), headquartered in Lausanne,
Switzerland, and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), headquartered
in Lexington, KY, is the national sanctioning body for the LVWI. Olympic
Team Bronze Medalist, Darren Chiacchia.
Details on attractions and directions to The Fork can be found at
http://www.

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The grace and elegance of the dressage; the speed, power, and endurance of
cross country; and the agility and precision of show jumping keep spectators
engaged over three days of competition.

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Haverford's 1,200 students represent a wide variety of interests, backgrounds,
and talents.haverford.
LVWI officials also announced today that the Las Vegas Hilton's race and
sports SuperBook(R) will set odds and accept wagers on the competition, a
first for an international show jumping event in the U. Currently based in Rheinland, Germany,
she was a member of the Athens Irish Olympic team and is only the third Irish
woman to win the Queen Elizabeth Cup. Event Will Celebrate Equestrian Sport and Outdoor Lifestyle

NORWOOD, N.
Outdoor Heritage Days is the culmination of the vision of Charlotte
businessman James W. This is something we think our local businesses and
residents will be excited to call their own. This exciting international and Olympic sport has
evolved from its origins as a military test of skill to a popular spectator
attraction . Eventing is unique in its demand for the partnership between two
minds and two bodies; the relationship between horse and rider is paramount.

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Team in La Baule,
France, and a competitor in the 2005 Budweiser FEI World Cup Show Jumping
Final in Las Vegas, from Wellington, Florida; McLain Ward, a member of the
Silver Medal-winning U.
Tickets, $75, $175, $225, and $1,000 for two-day, VIP packages , are
available at the Thomas + Mack Center box office in Las Vegas, by telephone at
1-866-388 -3267, at unlvtickets.
Riders compete for prize money and national standing in the Olympic sport of
eventing.

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It is funded by grants of $670,000 in continuing
endowment support to each Tri-College institution from the Mellon Foundation
to encourage cooperation in the appointment of faculty across institutional
lines, particularly in curricular areas that address significant gaps in
intellectual life.

Top Ranked 25 Riders Announced for $1 Million Las Vegas World Invitational

The sole Belgian representative is Ludo Philippaerts, from Gruitrode, a
four-time Olympian and a 10-time World Cup finalist, and the Iranian rider is
Ali Nilforushun, who rides for Iran in the West Coast World Cup League and is
a member of its Olympic team.S./

The FEI World Cup Series includes the world's most elite eventing
competition.
At the national level, the USEA Gold Cup Series is a year-long, cumulative
point race that includes 12 of the most prestigious events in the country .

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HAVERFORD, Pa.
The shared faculty position represents a collaborative effort of the Tri-
College Consortium.

About Haverford College:
Haverford College, located in Haverford , Pa. riders are: Elizabeth "Beezie" Madden, the top-ranked American
internationally, according to the FEI Gandini Jumping Riders' World Ranking
List, and a Team Silver Medalist from the Athens Olympic Games, from
Cazenovia, New York; Laura Kraut, a member of the U.
The British riders are: Nick Skelton from Rowington, England, who is a
five-time Olympian, a six-time World Champion medalist and a 10-time European
champion; Michael Whitaker, an Olympic, World and European champion and a
four-time winner of the King George V Cup, from Huddersfield, England; and
Robert Smith, from Warwick, England, a member of the Athens Olympic team.
Veteran Ian Millar from Perth, Ontario , will represent Canada.horsesport.

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The odds will be
posted in the near future. Its mission is to take show jumping to a new level in the U.
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), which sanctions national
events, is online at http://www."
Cogdell's backing of Outdoor Heritage Days is consistent with the
increasing popularity of equestrian sport in North Carolina and the trend in a
number of states -- including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia,
Kentucky, and Florida -- toward public support for multi-purpose outdoor
destinations that draw recreational enthusiasts and serve as a powerful engine
for local economic development. Events like this are a rare
and valuable asset for our community, drawing interest and visitors from
surrounding areas and beyond who will patronize local hotels, restaurants, and
other businesses."
The Fork has retained Washington, DC-based Group Incorporated and its
subsidiary Equestrian Entertainment Partners to help develop Outdoor Heritage
Days and raise visibility and support for the event.

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The Mellon grants mark a new level of cooperation among Swarthmore, Bryn
Mawr, and Haverford with the inter -institutional sharing of faculty and the
establishment of an innovative and more cost-effective approach to language
instruction.S.
Frederico Fernandez from Huixquilucan de Mexico.

About The Fork Farm
The Fork Farm is a premier equestrian and outdoor destination location in
Norwood , North Carolina, about 45 minutes northeast of Charlotte. In 1999, the property was purchased by Charlotte businessman
James W.

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In addition, the initiative
will foster new opportunities for Tri-College study abroad and faculty
development in Islamic and Middle Eastern studies. For more
information , see http://www. Show Jumping Team at the Athens Olympic Games, and a
competitor in the 2005 Budweiser FEI World Cup Show Jumping Final in Las
Vegas, from Brewster, New York; Anne Kursinski, two-time Olympic
Silver-medalist and a competitor in the 2005 Budweiser FEI World Cup Show
Jumping Final in Las Vegas, from Frenchtown, New Jersey; Richard Spooner, a
winner of seven Grand Prix events in 2005, and a competitor at the 2005
Budweiser FEI World Cup Show Jumping Final in Las Vegas, from Burbank,
California; and Georgina Bloomberg, named leading rider at La Baule, France,
and a competitor at the 2005 Budweiser FEI World Cup Show Jumping Final in Las
Vegas, from New York, New York.com

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Heading the list of riders is Belgian-based Brazilian Rodrigo Pessoa from
Brussels , who is the current FEI number-one ranked show jumper in the world
and the Athens Olympic gold medalist . Kutscher is also the reigning European
champion., The Fork Farm, a premier outdoor
and equestrian destination in the North Carolina Piedmont, has announced
Outdoor Heritage Days, April 6-9, 2006 , featuring Olympic-caliber athletes
competing for prominence in a showcase of world-class horse sport .S.

Media Contact:
Sean Brescia
202-588-9899 x 6
sbrescia@groupincorporated .

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Haverford College Receives Mellon Grant to Assist Tri-College Islamic-Middle Eastern Studies Initiative

Joining Fuchs from Switzerland is Steve Guerdat, a member
of the Athens Olympic team and a sixth -place finisher at the 2005 World Cup in
Las Vegas.S.
Equus' coverage includes cutting edge techniques that utilize moving cameras
at close proximity and low angles to show the extreme athleticism of horses
and riders.

About Eventing
Eventing is essentially an "equestrian triathlon " of dressage, cross
country, and show jumping.

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com or at the Las Vegas Hilton, the official
host hotel and a sponsor of the LVWI.org.S. Olympian and Pan
American Silver Medalist, Karen O'Connor , two-time Australian Olympic Team
Gold Medalist, Phillip Dutton and Pan American Gold Medalist + U.

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Las Vegas Hilton SuperBook(R) to Set Odds,
Accept Wagers on International Show Jumping Event

LAS VEGAS, Officials of the Las Vegas World
Invitational today announced the international field of 25 top-ranked riders
who will compete for $1 million in prize money, show jumping's richest purse,
on October 14-15 at the Thomas + Mack Center in Las Vegas. Gallen, Switzerland , who is currently
ranked number two in the world and is a five-time member of the Swiss Olympic
show jumping team. He is a
nine-time Canadian champion, a member of the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame and
has represented his country in more than 90 Nations' Cup events. He was a member of the
2004 Mexican Olympic and 2003 Pan Am Games teams.C. Also on the docket are some of the
brightest rising stars in the sport of three-day eventing. Cogdell, who purchased The Fork in 1999.

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He resides in Valkenswaard , The Netherlands.
The U.S.

EDITOR'S NOTE: For more information about the International Equestrian
Federation (FEI), visit http://www.
In addition, World Clay Champion and trick shooter John Kruger will
headline a celebration of North Carolina's outdoor sporting heritage, with
retriever demos, falconry, archery, vintage guns, educational displays, and
more.