Olympian and Pan
American Silver Medalist, Karen O'Connor, two-time Australian Olympic Team
Gold Medalist, Phillip Dutton and Pan American Gold Medalist + U. "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. This exciting international and Olympic sport has
evolved from its origins as a military test of skill to a popular spectator
attraction. "Our curriculum provides a forum for
students to discuss and learn about motorcycle -specific issues, as well as
differences between two- and four-wheeled vehicles."
The idea of a motorcycle traffic school was conceived by Medved during her
nine-month recovery from a hit -and-run motorcycle crash, April 1, 2000, when
she was struck by a van making a left turn. Those who really knew me weren't surprised when
I bought a new GL1500 Goldwing only three months later . Motorists must be
traffic school-eligible as determined by the court and not have attended
traffic school within the past 18 months.

Dressage Affaire to Host Today's Elite Horsemen; San Diego Hosts Prominent Western State Dressage Competition

Olympic Dressage Team member and 2004 Horseman of the Year
Guenter Seidel, who will be riding Aragon, owned by Dick and Jane
Brown of La Costa. George. Sunday Brunch at 10:00 a.

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The FEI World Cup Series includes the world's most elite eventing
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Now, on the five year
anniversary of her crash, Medved is proud to unveil California 's only
motorcycle-oriented traffic school.S. at the Del Mar Horsepark.

The ancients may have set the stage for an enduring partnership between the horse and humanity, but it was the French, as great exponents of this art, who were the first to coin it 'dressage'.

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Cogdell, who purchased The Fork in 1999.com.

By necessary, these movements had to be precise and immediate, no matter where the horse was at any particular moment or time, or the soldier risked forfeit of his life.

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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 .
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 .
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.

Media Contact:
Sean Brescia
202-588-9899 x 6
sbrescia@groupincorporated. San Diego County has some of the finest horses,
the best trainers and training facilities, and perfect weather for
both raising horses and hosting competitions such as the Dressage
Affaire.

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Olympic
Team Bronze Medalist, Darren Chiacchia .
Details on attractions and directions to The Fork can be found at
http://www.

California's Only Motorcycle-Oriented Traffic Violator School Now Open in San Diego County!

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Medved sustained severe injuries,
including broken bones, a major concussion, and a collapsed lung. According to
NHTSA's "Traffic Safety Facts 2003," California had the highest rate of
motorcycle fatalities in the nation, with California motorcyclists
representing more than 10% of the nation's 3,661 motorcycle fatalities.

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This is something we think our local businesses and
residents will be excited to call their own. In 1999, the property was purchased by Charlotte businessman
James W.

About Eventing
Eventing is essentially an "equestrian triathlon" of dressage, cross
country, and show jumping.
Additionally, it is not required that the citation be received while riding a
motorcycle , or by a motorist with a motorcycle license.
A qualifying event for the USEF High Performance National
Championships held in Gladstone, New Jersey, in June, the Dressage
Affaire will feature some of today's most elite dressage horsemen
including Leslie Morse, Jennifer Hoffman, Steffen Peters, Jan Ebeling
and U.com

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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.

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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 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.
Dressage is the ultimate achievement of harmony between horse and
rider.

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Among the riders scheduled to compete are three-time U."
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. 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. "Joy of
Motorcycling Traffic School is unique because we provide riders and non-riders
insight to motorcycle safety and laws not typically taught by other traffic
schools," says owner, Joy Medved. Because Joy
of Motorcycling Traffic School is DMV-licensed, motorists may attend classes
in San Diego regardless of where in California a citation is received.m.

With training, these movements became more rigorously defined , building to a level of detail and precision that often required years of study for both horse and rider to develop and hone.

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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 . 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.
Medved hopes that a motorcycle traffic school can help decrease motorcycle
fatalities and take California off the top of the list.

City Desks/Sports Editors

DEL MAR, Calif. Dressage, in its elegance, most closely resembles dancing or
figure skating. The chapter focuses on
promoting world-class competitions and training clinics in the San
Diego region that are suitable for riders of all levels of
understanding and skill, as well as encourages educational and social
networking for its members and guests alike.sandiegodressage.

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Cogdell , who set out to preserve its natural beauty and create an
outdoor legacy for the community to enjoy for generations to come. I love riding so much I never
even considered giving it up. All classes are taught by
experienced motorcycle riders with backgrounds in rider instruction, traffic
safety , emergency services, and law enforcement.com
http://www. The horse exhibits the graceful and fluid exuberance
of movement under saddle that it so easily expresses when running
free.

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Also on the docket are some of the
brightest rising stars in the sport of three-day eventing.

Contact: Joy Medved, Owner (TVS#1643)
858.RIDE (7433); news@joyofmotorcycling. But in dressage, this beauty of movement actually results from
years of training, respect and commitment between horse and rider.

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Riders compete for prize money and national standing in the Olympic sport of
eventing."
The Dressage Affaire will feature the highest levels of USEF and
USDF sanctioned dressage competition, including Grand Prix,
Intermediaire I and Prix St.

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

joyofmotorcycling.----The Del Mar
Horsepark north of San Diego will be home to the annual Dressage
Affaire, a national dressage competition sanctioned by the United
States Equestrian Foundation (USEF) and the United States Dressage
Federation (USDF ), and sponsored by the San Diego chapter of the
California Dressage Society.

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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. "More people are discovering the beauty and drama of the
sport, especially the musical freestyle competition. This will be an opportunity for San Diegans to see some of
the best dressage riders in the nation right in their own backyard,
including a handful that will be competing at World Cup in Las Vegas.m.

In the western world the Greeks were among the first to extol this type of equestrian partnership by putting their training methods down in writing.

Although the horse no longer participates in the battlefields as it did in the past, the Dressage arts have moved to a higher level in the world of sports, advancing it world -wide on many levels -- from local beginner to international Olympic.

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Outdoor Heritage Days is the culmination of the vision of Charlotte
businessman James W."
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.

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. to 5:00 p.

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"After the
crash, people asked if I would stop riding.

Dressage has been called an 'elegant dance of horse and rider', and has been practiced as an art for centuries.

It is a beautiful discipline of classic origins -- elegant to watch and a joy to ride.

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Event Will Celebrate Equestrian Sport and Outdoor Lifestyle

NORWOOD , N.S.theforkfarm. The final day includes national
freestyle competition to music and a Sunday brunch . Tickets are $5 per
day/$10 for all 3 days.

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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.

About the California Dressage Society - San Diego Chapter

The San Diego Chapter of CDS is non-profit organization that is
dedicated to providing its members and the local community with the
opportunity to learn more about the sport of Dressage and /or to
improve their knowledge and skill as horsemen.

Among the principles espoused was the need to train the horse as a war horse, including all the intricate movements necessary to assist the rider while fighting in close quarters.

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Eventing is unique in its demand for the partnership between two
minds and two bodies; the relationship between horse and rider is paramount.com

And when it comes
to dressage, Southern California, and specifically San Diego County,
is at the forefront.

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SAN DIEGO, Motorists who receive a traffic
citation in California now have the option to attend the only California DMV-
licensed Traffic Violator School committed to motorcycle safety. is $35 per seat,
$200 per box (6 seats on long side of arena), $275 per box (8 seats on
short side of arena ).

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, 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.
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.

Joy of Motorcycling Traffic School's San Diego classroom is NOW OPEN and
accepting registration for upcoming evening and weekend classes.271. For more information
about the San Diego Chapter of the California Dressage Society, please
visit www.

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"Dressage is experiencing a dramatic increase in popularity in the
United States," said Kate Shuster, Chairperson of the San Diego CDS
chapter . For more information, contact Kim Keenan, Show
Manager, at 858-518-4128.

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After recovering , Medved dedicated herself to motorcycle safety and spent
her spare time studying current trends in motorcycle safety.
The Dressage Affaire is scheduled for April 15 to April 17 from
8:00 a.