Lynn Palm and Rugged Painted Lark Selected as Members of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Equine Village

November 19, 2009 Off By Roberta Johnston

Lynn Palm of Palm Partnership Training & Alliance Saddles along with the American Paint Horse Association are pleased to announce participation in the Equine Village of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, which will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington September 25-October 10, 2010.

The Equine Village will be a world-class spectator attraction, offering equine entertainment, educational activities and lectures from equine industries. This feature exhibit area will be a major part of the atmosphere and attractions offered to Games visitors in addition to the world championship competitions in eight equestrian sports.

“We have created the Equine Village to serve as an educational experience for the Games’ spectators about different breeds, disciplines, and all that the equine industry encompasses,” said Jamie Link, CEO of the World Games 2010 Foundation.

As a member of the 2010 Games Equine Village, Lynn Palm with Rugged Painted Lark will showcase the American Paint Horse on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park to hundreds of thousands of spectators during the 16 days of competition.

Activities provided by Lynn Palm will include Bridleless Musical Exhibitions. Within a 12 minute performance, Palm includes elements of dressage, reining and jumping to showcase the beauty, amazing athleticism and outstanding ability of Rugged Painted Lark.

“We have developed even a more special performance then with his father, Rugged Lark, and his brother, My Royal Lark. We do one song in the western saddle with reining and dressage movements, then switch to the hunt seat saddle and do dressage and jumping movements without the bridle! It is very unique and we are very proud to showcase the unique abilities of western, dressage, and jumping as well as demonstrate dressage principles that apply to all disciplines! Most of all we are very proud to show a happy horse while performing!”says Palm. Lynn will also be available for training questions & demonstrations. Make a point to join her at the booth in the Equine Village for training products, gifts, saddles, giveaways and contests from both Lynn and the American Paint Horse Association!

Both general admission and competition ticket holders will have access to the activities in the Equine Village, as well as other attractions including the Trade Show, Kentucky Experience, Alltech International Pavilion, and sponsor showrooms. With approximately 600,000 tickets to be sold, spectators will come from around the world to witness the highest achievements in equestrian sport.

About the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games: The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championships of eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). Her Royal Highness Princess Haya is the current president of the FEI. The Games are held every four years and this will be the first occurrence in the United States.

The Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which has marked the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sport in U.S. television history. The 2010 Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of $150 million, and current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International, Inc and Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital. For more information on the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, please visit  www.alltechfeigames.com