org. Leading the way with the most entries are California (277)
and New York (249).

riding trials

The
entered dogs hail from 48 different states, the District of Columbia, Puerto
Rico and Canada.

USA Network is cable television's leading provider of original series and
feature movies, sports events, off-net television shows, and blockbuster
theatrical films.

competitive dressage

Debbye Turner and Jill Rappaport will join analyst David Frei as commentators
for the 130th WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW.westminsterkennelclub . The USA
Network Web site is located at http://www.com
Tom Caraccioli 212-664-4288 tom.

show seat

PACES will require mandatory
criminal background screenings, as well as CPR and First-aid training, for all equine certification candidates."

"You wouldn't buy a horse
without a vet check, why would
you hire an employee without a background check? PACES is taking a
proactive role in risk
management and making professional development a
priority.

associations trials

Best in Show to Be Crowned at 130th WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW Presented
by Pedigree(R), Live on USA Network February 13 and 14 at 8pm ET/PT

LOS ANGELES, USA Network announced today that Dr. The announcement was
made by Gordon Beck, senior vice president, USA Sports.com/.

dressage expos

The Professional Accreditation Council of Equine Professionals, PACES, is
the equine industry's first and only professional development
organization that encompasses all horse breeds, disciplines
and equine-related businesses.westminsterkennelclub .

sports shows

PACES will make it easier and more cost effective for horse businesses, associations and
events to get accurate criminal background checks for its employees and volunteers. PACES offers a wide range of online certification opportunities
to its members, as well as a robust youth achievement program , horse career opportunities,
business services, horse job
advice and extensive horse
industry resources from its website, www. Last year's broadcast produced a strong
two-night average rating of 2.com

sports olympics

Why Consider Certification?

According to PACES executive director, Claudia Starr, "Sexual predators
are everywhere.com.

Contacts:
Brad Bernstein 212-664-4401 brad.

associations riding

PRESS RELEASE New Horse Organization PACES Requires Mandatory Criminal Background Checks for Certification

We
want our children protected. In addition, the USA Network website will have
interactive games and activities for dog enthusiasts.

competitive judges

PACES believes in the strength of the horse industry to be
self -regulating.

equestrian competitive

The show is
America's second longest continuously held sporting event, behind only the
Kentucky Derby. Westminster will stage its 130th consecutive show on
February 13-14, 2006, nationally televised on USA Network.

fairs competition

To address this growing national concern for child safety and crime prevention , a new
organization, PACES, Professional Accreditation Council of
Equine Specialists, has been formed. Its mission is to promote a safer
workplace, improve professional standards, and provide a learning
platform for improved skills. "This creates an exciting combination of show dog expertise and
television entertainment reporting, and these three personalities will make
the 130th WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW an even better viewing experience
this year. James G. USA Network is a program
service of NBC Universal Cable a division of NBC Universal, one of the world's
leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and
marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience.

olympics judges

Something must be done about the dangers they present. Debbye
Turner ("The Early Show," Miss America 1990) along with long-time
entertainment reporter and NBC personality Jill Rappaport ("The Today Show")
to the broadcast, joining expert analyst David Frei (17th straight year on
USA).
For photos of previous WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW events, as well as
all USA Network projects, please log on to the NBC Universal Media Village at
http://www.org.

hunters fairs

PACES has teamed with a premier nationwide provider of pre-employment screening services
to provide background checks to PACES members and their candidates for
certification. PACES background screenings will utilize a searchable
database of over 230 million records from federal, state, local, and
private sources and over 300 million arrest, conviction and disposition
records plus 6 billion records from other sources providing the most
extensive nationwide sexual
offender and criminal database search currently available. The foremost Dog Show in the
world and the second longest continuously held sporting event in the United
States (second only to the Kentucky Derby) barks its way into Madison Square
Garden on Monday, February 13 and Tuesday, February 14. Available on
http://www.com/sports /westminsterdogshow/ will be a web game where your
human personality will be matched to that of a dog's character; Valentine's
Day greeting cards; and a scorecard to determine your choice for Best in Show
(with scoring advice of expert David Frei). Established in 1877, Westminster's influence has
been felt for more than a century through its famous all breed, benched dog
show held every year at New York's Madison Square Garden.

expos riding

eventing associations

Dr. Debbye Turner + Jill Rappaport to Join Analyst David Frei as Commentators for the 130th WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW

Reynolds of
Ottawa, Canada. USA Network is seen in over 89 million U.

breeds sports

Why? Because the
multi-billion dollar horse industry currently is not
required to conduct criminal
background checks or licensing for its youth coaches, professionals or
workforce. Applying more stringent standards in our workforce is a
positive step for our industry .

hunters seat

Streaming
video of all Breed competitions, as well as the Junior Showmanship event, will
be featured on the official website of Westminster,
http://www.bernstein@nbcuni.hersh@nbcuni.

judges competition

com and westminsterkennelclub.org.nbcumv.

The Westminster Kennel Club is America's oldest organization dedicated to
the sport of purebred dogs.

Competitive Equestrian events covering all disciplines from riding to driving.

expos jumpers

USANetwork.usanetwork.S.

judges shows

Are there sexual predators working at equestrian events? Parents and
vulnerable children may never know until it's too late.
The judge for this year's Best in Show will be Mr.

jumping show

There are 36 judges on the judging panel from 17 states,
Canada and England.org are teaming up to give fans
unprecedented access to the 130th WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW. For additional
information, log on to http://www.

expos shows

Entry level equestrians, skilled professionals, horse-related businesses, and consumers will all benefit from
PACES bold new direction," said Starr."
The field this year will feature over 2,600 dogs representing 165
recognized breeds, competing for the ultimate title of Best in Show.

associations performance

"We are very excited to have Debbye and Jill joining David this year,"
said Beck.
This will be the 23rd consecutive year that USA Network has been the home
of WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW.9 among households that represented a 5%
increase from the previous year. homes.usanetwork.com
Farrah Hersh 212-664-4731 farrah.

saddle equestrian

equinecouncil.
Bound to be one of the most exciting years ever, the 130th WESTMINSTER
KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW welcomes CBS personality and veterinarian Dr.caraccioli@nbcuni .