Pati Pierucci will give an open clinic for Dressage Riders at Fiesta Florida at the new Jacksonville Arena on June 4-5, sponsored by the Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse. This breed show exclusively for the PRE (Pure Spanish Horse) will be Florida's first ever Cria Caballar-approved horse show and all points earned will be sent to the Cria Caballar and count towards the Book of Merits in Spain as well as the Foundation’s USA Book of Merits. All breeds are welcome in the clinic.

Pati Pierucci's 25-year career has included many Grand Prix partners and has been highlighted by appearances on the USDF Developing List and the long list for the 2000 Olympic trials. Recently she discovered the exciting opportunities presented by the Pure Spanish Horse and has been riding and training them exclusively for the past two years. She currently rides three FEI horses for Hampton Green Farm and is coached by Kathy Connelly.

As Head Trainer for Hampton Green Farm, Pierucci has often found herself in the role of spokesperson for the breed and encourages all riders and owners of the PRE to follow the breed's success in Europe and compete. She has generously donated the upcoming clinic to the Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse and hopes it will attract dressage riders at all levels.

The Fiesta Florida horse show will feature young and adult stock from some of the best farms in the country. The PRE is the dressage world's fastest developing new sporthorse breed and is causing a sensation internationally with, among other things, the Silver Team Medal at Athens last summer and a consistently strong showing at international competitions. Come for the clinic and learn more about the PRE. Cost per clinic session is $100.00. All proceeds to benefit the Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse (www.andalusianfoundation.com). Please contact Marie at 231-865-6000 to register.

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