May 28, 2014–The editors of EQUUS and Practical Horseman are pleased to announce Susan Koory of Stafford, Virginia, as the winner of the grand prize for their Normandy Travel Sweepstakes. She is receiving a 10-day trip for two to the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France.
Undoubtedly the biggest equestrian event in the world, the Games will be held from August 23–September 7 and feature the finest athletes from more than 60 nations competing against each other in jumping, dressage, eventing, driving, reining, vaulting, endurance and para-dressage.
Koory’s prize package includes airfare for two on Aer Lingus to Paris, France; three nights in the beautiful town of Rouen in Northern France; seven nights near the competition’s action in Eden Park Hotel in Pont l’Eveque provided by Equestrian Tours, LLC; tickets for the show-jumping championships (September 1–7) and two days of sightseeing to Normandy Beaches and Mont St. Michel, all courtesy of sponsors Straight Arrow, Equestrian International LLC, JT International, Blue Seal, and Aer Lingus.
“For any horseperson, attending the World Equestrian Games is a dream come true and EQUUS and Practical Horseman are thrilled to be part of that,” said Practical Horseman Editor Sandra Oliynyk. “We are sure that Susan will be inspired watching the best horses and riders in the world compete, especially against the backdrop of such a beautiful region with its rich equestrian history.”
In addition, second-place winner Kathryn Poppiti from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, won a blanket from JT International, and 10 weekly winners won a three-quart feed scoop filled with Mane ‘N Tail products. The weekly winners are Marie Scott, Jen Ahwesh, Sammie Voss, Greg Hince, Laurie Robbins, Maria Treacy, Holly Flint, Pamela Downing, Lewis Huffman and Jennifer Jennings.
For more information about the contest, go to www.PracticalHorsemanMag.com/NormandyTravelSweepstakes.
