Denver, CO (USA), 17 - 22 October 2006 Excitement reaches a new high as the reining elite from all around the world make their way to Denver (USA). Organizers expect that up to 30,000 spectators and 500 horses from four continents will take part in the Western International Reining Festival, proud home of the prestigious 2006 FEI World Reining Masters Finals and NRHA Mountain Region Affiliate Finals Championships. The Western International runs 17 - 22 October at the National Western Complex in Denver, CO (USA). The Western International Reining Festival offers an amazing USD 250,000 in prize money over six days of competition. Denver is well known for its large base of enthusiastic Reining fans. During the Western International, three ticketed performances will be presented: Friday, 20 October – Cinch Opening Ceremonies, parade of nations, USD 25,000 Mile High Derby Finals and country music recording artist Brice Long; Saturday, 21 October – 2006 FEI World Reining Masters Finals with a purse of USD 100,000; and Sunday, 22 October – USD 10,000 Challenger's Cup Invitational Freestyle Reining. Following the momentum of the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games, large crowds are expected for all three performances. For more information, entry forms and tickets, please call +1 877 713 6127 or click on www.westernInternational.us.