Getting the
The Press Room
at the World Cup Finals
By Barbara Pinnella,
Photographs by Linda Peterson
By now many of you have read stories and looked tive stories or pictures ready in the shortest amount
at various pictures covering the 2009 World Cup Fi- of time. There was high-speed wireless Internet ac-
nal in Las Vegas. Horses and riders from 22 coun- cess, fax machines and telephones, as well as a T-1
tries descended on Las Vegas, Nevada to give the phone line for computers. There were lockers available
best they each have to offer for their country. For to stash items that would not be needed immediately.
those of us who are the least bit interested in show Different credentials allowed for different access
jumping or dressage, or the equestrian world in gen- although both the photographers and journalists
eral for that matter, this was a spectacular event. were able to go almost everywhere before each class
Along with horses and riders come trainers, grooms, started, except for the actual barn area. That was
sometimes veterinarians, horse shoers, family members off limits to everyone but the riders and their team.
and any other individuals that a particular group might Along those lines, journalists were able to set up
feel they need to have with them to complete their team. their own interviews with the riders and only re-
But how does all of the action and information quested speaking with someone through the Cen-
get back to those waiting at home, be it a few hours ter when they were not able to make contact with
away or halfway around the world? Most of the work the rider themselves. That made it very simple to
that transmits those events around the world is done get a quick quote or two, or an actual sit-down with
in the belly of the building in "the press room." a rider or coach, as everyone was quite cooperative.
The Media Center, as it was called, opened on Tues- The Center began bustling early in the morn-
day for five hours and also all day Wednesday. From ing, as people with computers began to stake out
that time on the Center was hustling and bustling for their places at the many tables available, while
roughly 12 hours a day and offered everything that one photographers would once again check out their
might need to not only survive, but get their respec- cameras and lenses for what they would need
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