The inaugural Exquis World Dressage Masters Musical Freestyle in Wellington is this weekend.
The Grand Prix will be held Friday afternoon in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The Grand Prix Special will be held Saturday afternoon.
The Grand Prix Musical Freestyle is scheduled for Saturday night under lights, with festivities beginning at 6 p.m. with a live band, and the first horse to enter the ring at 7 p.m.
Anky van Grunsven, triple Olympic gold medalist and nine-time World Cup champion, also expanded her Friday night clinic to include six invited riders.
Equestrian Sport Productions that is managing the event announced the following schedule:
Friday 5 p.m. -- Anky van Grunsven, Steffen Peters and Edward Gal autograph signing in Tiki Hut beside International Arena.
Friday 7 p.m. -- Anky van Grunsven clinic in International Arena. Back on Track product giveaways to spectators.
Friday post clinic -- Anky van Grunsven autograph signing at the Special Events Pavilion overlooking the International Arena. Live band, food and beverages available.
Saturday 3 p.m. - Grand Prix Special in International Arena. Free admission for all. Spectators who have made reservations for VIP tables and boxes for the Friday night clinic will be able to use their assigned seats. Food and beverages available for purchase.
Saturday 5:30 p.m. - Autograph signing with Steffen Peters and winner of Grand Prix Special at Tiki Hut.
Saturday 6 p.m. - Festivities begin for Grand Prix Musical Freestyle in International Arena.
6:30 p.m. Parade of Nations--Musical Freestyle riders paraded in convertibles around International Arena. Back on Track product giveaways, Brian O'Connor special demonstration, live band and more. First horse in arena 7 p.m.
Awards ceremony and special finale exhibition by Anky van Grunsven. Live band, food and beverages in Special Events pavilion.
Tickets for WDM are available online www.equestriansport.com and clicking on Buy Tickets.

Ticket options are:

-International Club $750 for a table of six per night on Friday night or Saturday night, or $1,350 for both nights. Dinner and open bar included.

--International Club individual seats $125 per night on Friday night and Saturday night, or $225 for both nights. Dinner and open bar included.

-VIP boxes $50 for individual seats on Friday night and Saturday night, or $90 for both nights.

-Reserved General Admission is $20 per night, or $35 for two nights.
General admission tickets are available at the gate for $10 or $25 for assigned seating for each night.

For more information, call Annette Goyette at 561-793-5867.