Riders from Germany, Canada and Mexico will be competing against some 300 US entries at the Galway Downs International Horse Trials, Temecula, CA (USA) from 1 to 3 April 2005. The fourth FEI Eventing World Cup qualifier will take place during this event. It will feature a strong field of 16 riders including home riders Natalie Rooney Pitts, Lauren Whitlock, James Moore or Ann Glaus

Also vying for a ticket to the FEI Eventing World Cup Final in Sweden in August is the experienced Canadian Olympic team member in Athens, Hawley Bennett who could have a hometown advantage since she trains across the street from Galway Downs. There will no doubt be local support for another Olympian, Jil Walton, from Claremont, CA, who is returning for the third time aboard the 13 year-old Thoroughbred, Truly Triton.

This year’s event, organised by Robert Kellerhouse and Del Mar Eventing, which feature a total of twelve divisions, is a welcome return to the spring calendar for riders on the West Coast. As well as the showcase international classes, riders in these classes will also be competing for points in the prestigious USEA Gold Cup Series.

Other attractions during the weekend will include performers from the Temecula Jazz Festival and a variety of trade booths. For more information, please contact Chris Stafford, Press Officer at chris@necomms.com or (1.859) 552-5705.