schlepping up and down the coast each week in their standing on the threshold of an innovative, progressive
quest for one of the three sought after coveted spots. plan to offer a unique format. Taking the lead in an
2009-2010 will see a different schedule, but for this year effort to create a northern California presence, future
the only date available for the kick off of one of the choices of show selections will be available in the north
shows was right after Las Vegas and just before LA. as well as the forward moving Southern California re-
First in this string is the Las Vegas qualifier at the gion.
South Point Hotel north of the Strip. This will be the Highlighted by gigantic indoor show rings, all stalls
third year for this show and the Blenheim/Equisports are permanent and in close locale to the show ring. Any
management staff is excited about changes and pos- inclement weather that could possibly come along will
sibilities as it matures. ShowBiz magazine is the proud not affect riders, or horses, in the slightest. Putting in
sponsor for the World Cup class and is on board to state of the art footing, and purchasing the newest in
promote show jumping and assist in bringing it to the machinery to maintain it, Rudy has made a commit-
public. ment from a rider/owner position to keep the horse’s
Robert Ridland, and his staff, have been working all best interest in mind.
year on upgrades and adjustments that will make this Last in this chain is the established, and extremely
show a huge success and very different as time goes successful, Larger Equestrian Group qualifier at the
along. New schedules, new lighting, footing adjust- LA National show the beginning of November. Long
ments and spectator priorities could bring a back east standing as the final big show of the year for the west,
feeling to Vegas. this show has its traditional World Cup qualifier to a
Second, and the biggest addition, is the next week and packed house in the Dome arena on Saturday night.
a new show embarked upon by Rudy Leone in North- Langer management has been in the forefront of pro-
ern California at the Murrieta Sports Complex. The ad- moting our show jumping sport and that is always evi-
dition of this show was by unanimous vote of the rid- dent when the hundreds of spectators flock into the fa-
ers who are standing behind this management Team in cility. Bringing enthusiasm with them, the crowd helps
its inaugural event. With the inception of this show, the create an air of celebration to our Grand prix riders.
west coast is poised for making big National changes This year will prove to be no different!!
in our sport. Only for jumpers, the show will highlight So there you have it. An opportunity worth reaching
upper level and Grand Prix/World Cup horses at their out and embracing with commitment, enthusiasm and
best. The future for this show could change the way involvement, just as the management teams have done
west coast riders and managers look at the process of to make it possible. Mark your calendars and get “ready
qualifying for International competitions. to rumble” as our qualifiers heat up in the chase to be
Rudy Leone, along with manager Dale Harvey, is on the West Coast Team in Vegas next April.
Oct 30 - Nov 2 - Las Vegas National
Contact Stephanie Wheeler 818/443-1841
Nov 6 - Nov 9 - Sacramento International
Contact Rudy Leone 916/531-2969 or Dale Harvey 714/785-9467
Nov 12 - Nov 16 - L.A. National
Contact Brenda Outwater 818/567-7317
Opposite Page(Left to Right): Rudy Leone; Dale Harvey meets with riders.
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