On Wednesday, September 20th the Rolex Central Park Horse Show celebrated its fourth year at the Wollman Rink, New York and opened with the Arabian US Open and competition. Here the Arabian horse took center stage in Central Park with some of the riders in colorful and detailed indigenous garb. The fine bred Arabian played an important part in the formation of the culture of the Middle East and is largely significant to this day. The Rolex and Qatar sponsored event highlighted champion riders including Kent Farrington (ranked #1 equestrian in the world), Mclain Ward (ranked #2 equestrian in the world) Georgina Bloomberg, Brianne Goutal, and Jimmy Torano among others. The event spans five days and spotlights different breeds through diverse exhibitions.
VIP spectators were able to view the show from above while they mingled sipped cocktails and they were able to partake in a delectable buffet with prime rib, whipped potatoes, asparagus and more. The Rolex shoe also featured free events for families, kids, and the public.
About Rolex Central Park Horse Show
Launched in September 2014, Rolex Central Park Horse Show is the first-ever outdoor, multi-day equestrian sporting event in New York City, showcasing some of the best show jumpers and dressage riders in the world as they vie for top prizes against a backdrop of skyscrapers in one of the world’s most iconic venues. As the event founder, Mark Bellissimo is the CEO of Equestrian Sport Productions and International Equestrian Group LLC; Managing Partner of Wellington Equestrian Partners (WEP), Tryon Equestrian Partners and Colorado Equestrian Partners; and Publisher of The Chronicle of The Horse magazine. The Rolex Central Park Horse Show will feature four days of multi-discipline equestrian sport and performances, ranging from Arabians and Arena Eventing to Hunters and Show Jumping. The Rolex Central Park Horse Show will also host U.S. Open competition in the following categories: Jumpers; Hunters; U25 Jumpers; Arena Eventing and Arabians. For more information, visit www.centralparkhorseshow.com or on Facebook- Information here is Courtesy of the Rolex Central Park Horse show
