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This riding style -- termed "classical" -- demands agility,
speed and calmness in the face of danger from the horse/rider
partnership and is the source of many of the Haute Ecole dressage
(advanced training) movements seen today in competitions such as the
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"This is a tough sport and it takes years of determination and hard work
to get to this point," said Chiacchia. "I've also been very fortunate to have
great horses, great owners and great luck., a five-time Olympic veteran
who has represented the United States in international competition for over 30
years; Athens Olympian Amy Tryon; and Individual Olympic Silver Medalist Kim
Severson.

CONTACT: Sean Brescia, +1-202-588-9899 x 6, for The Fork Farm.

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Casa Lusitana is the only farm in North America
dedicated exclusively to the Portuguese equestrian arts, culture and
horse, continuing the centuries-old traditions of horsemanship laid
down by European royal riding masters. Today he teaches and trains at his farm
near Lisbon , Portugal, Quinta de Archino, where Lady Loch joins him
for specialized programs. In earlier years Dom Braganca performed as a
"forcado," an assistant to the Portuguese mounted bullfighter.
This is something we think our local businesses and residents will be excited
to call their own.

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Says Casa Lusitana's Proprietor/Chief Rider Jorge Gabriel, "We are
privileged to host Lady Loch and Dom Braganca at our US quinta (farm).

Olympians and International Stars to Converge on North Carolina for World Cup Equestrian Competition During Outdoor Heritage Days

Also
participating are some of the brightest new stars in the Olympic sport of
eventing -- a triathlon of dressage, cross country jumping, and show jumping.
The centerpiece of this four-day celebration of horse sports and outdoor
lifestyle at The Fork will be an international World Cup Series and national
Gold Cup Series equestrian event, where Olympic hopefuls will compete for
international and national prominence.

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The cross country course at The Fork was carefully crafted by
internationally renowned course designer and U. Eventing is unique in its demand for the partnership between two
minds and two bodies; the relationship between horse and rider is paramount.

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The Fork is one of only four such premier events in the Untied
States, where the sport's best athletes compete for a chance to qualify to
represent their country in the international spotlight at the World Cup Finals
in Malmo, Sweden.S. The Fork
now boasts a state-of-the-art equestrian facility; lodge and gun club;
sporting clays complex; hunting, youth, and educational activities; and
hundreds of acres of trails and preserved natural wildlife habitat.

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At Casa Lusitana on Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12, Lady
Loch and Dom Braganca will instruct riders individually and in groups
on techniques that bring horse and rider into relaxed and graceful
unison.

Casa Lusitana, owned by Jorge Gabriel and located in Tyngsboro ,
Massachusetts, is a Portuguese riding estate that imports, trains,
sells the purebred Portuguese horse, the Lusitano, and provides
classical dressage riding instruction to riders at all levels.

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The Fork has retained Washington, DC-based Group Incorporated and its
subsidiary Equestrian Entertainment Partners to help develop Outdoor Heritage
Days and raise visibility and support for the event.

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Her work includes The Royal Horse of
Europe, Dressage, The Classical Rider, The Classical Seat, and others.net
Dom Braganca, a member of the Portuguese royal family, trained
with the Master Nuno Oliveira.com

She has been competing internationally for more than 25 years and is
widely considered one of the most accomplished equestrians in horse sports.
The competition is part of a year-long season of international equestrian
events that started in Florida, where most top riders train for the winter,
and is moving north toward the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event at the end of
April.

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three-day eventing, a member of the 2003 Pan American team and an alternate
for the 2004 Athens Olympics; Bruce Davidson, Sr.

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UK and Portugal Nobility to Teach Classical Equitation March 11-13 at Casa Lusitana -- Tyngsboro Massachusetts

classical-dressage. Unlike other countries , Portugal's mounted
bullfighters have no tradition of drawing blood from their respected
adversary . Olympic Team Bronze
Medalist who has shown consistent success in the sport of three-day eventing
for many years.

About The Fork Farm
The Fork Farm is a premier equestrian and outdoor destination location in
Norwood, North Carolina, about 45 minutes northeast of Charlotte.

About Eventing
Eventing is essentially an "equestrian triathlon" of dressage, cross
country , and show jumping.

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Also competing will be Will Faudree, part of the next generation in U. Cogdell , who set out to preserve its natural beauty and create an
outdoor legacy for the community to enjoy for generations to come.

Riding teams from Colleges and Universities throughout the United States and abroad.

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Through our special guests, Casa Lusitana continues to bring yet
another taste of Portugal 's elegant and enjoyable equestrian culture
to our students, clients and friends. Events like this are a rare and valuable
asset for our community, drawing interest and visitors from surrounding areas
and beyond who will patronize local hotels, restaurants, and other businesses.

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-- Lady Sylvia Loch, Acclaimed Author of the Royal Horse of
Europe, and Dom Francisco De Braganca , Whose Family Ruled
Portugal from 1640 to 1910, Will Instruct and Lecture on
Europe's Royal Court Classical Horsemanship and Its Value to
Contemporary Riding

Lady Sylvia Loch and Dom Francisco de Braganca will teach together
for the first time in the United States, bringing their extraordinary
knowledge of the classical royal court riding arts to Casa Lusitana on
March 11-13, 2005.
Lady Loch, in addition to being a noted instructor and trainer, is
the world's recognized authority on the history of the Iberian Horse
and classical riding principles.

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Outdoor Heritage Days highlights the increasing popularity of equestrian
sport in North Carolina and the trend in many states toward multi-purpose
outdoor destinations that draw recreational enthusiasts and serve as a
powerful engine for local economic development.

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In 1986 Lady Loch was awarded the Cavalo d'Or from The Portuguese Stud
Book and she maintains an on-going relationship with the Spanish
Riding School. Casa
Lusitana's Portuguese Riding Academy members perform frequently in
exhibition, demonstrating the 17th and 18th Century courtly riding
arts., A list of notable Olympians are
among the world -class athletes scheduled to compete at The Fork Farm in
Norwood, North Carolina during "Outdoor Heritage Days," April 6-9, 2006.

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Though both are recognized throughout the classical dressage world for
their exceptional abilities, we equally appreciate their personal
warmth and graciousness, honored qualities of my homeland Portugal.
Robert Van Geons, Director of the Stanly County Economic Development
Commission said, "Stanly County is extremely proud to be the home of The Fork
Farm and now Outdoor Heritage Days.

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Business Editors/Horse Racing Writers

TYNGSBORO, Mass.
At the national level, the USEA Gold Cup Series is a year-long, cumulative
point race that includes 12 of the most prestigious events in the country.

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Riders compete for prize money and national standing in the sport of eventing.S.com.

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Karen O'Connor is a three-time U.
Darren Chiacchia is a Pan American Gold Medalist and U. It's an honor to represent my
country at this level and I look forward to the challenge at hand in the
world-class course that The Fork provides.
Details on attractions and directions to The Fork can be found at
http://www.
The grace and elegance of the dressage; the speed, power , and endurance of
cross country; and the agility and precision of show jumping keep spectators
engaged over three days of competition.

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In Portugal's court, equestrian artistry and entertainment was
demonstrated by a horse and rider "dancing" with a wild bull in a
small, confined space.S. team coach Captain Mark
Phillips, who himself represented his home country of Great Britain at the
Olympic level .

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In 1999, the property was purchased by Charlotte businessman
James W.

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The FEI World Cup Series includes the world's most elite eventing
competitions.S. Olympian and Pan American Silver
Medalist.
In addition to the equestrian competitions, Outdoor Heritage Days will
feature a weekend of other family attractions, including outdoor sporting
demonstrations with retriever demos , falconry, archery, vintage guns, and
educational displays, as well as vendors, concessions, and children's
entertainment.

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On Sunday, March 13 in a full day program sponsored by the Equine
Journal and Casa Lusitana, Lady Loch will lead a morning "un-mounted"
workshop and give a luncheon /afternoon lecture and slide presentation
on the Classical Seat, the subject of her numerous books , videos and
CDs. www. NORWOOD, N. Situated on
the confluence of the Pee Dee and Rocky Rivers in the foothills of the
Uwharrie Mountains, The Fork has a rich Native American and early colonial
American history.

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This exciting international and Olympic sport has
evolved from its origins as a military test of skill to a popular spectator
attraction.

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