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Aachen, April 30, 2008

CHIO Aachen: Frank Kemperman visits Russia
Partner Country 2008 is looking forward to the Opening Ceremony and the show programme

Guest in Russia: Frank Kemperman, General Manager of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein e.V. (ALRV), has been in St. Petersburg for conversations. The Show Director of the CHIO Aachen was talking about details concerning the cooperation between this year's Partner Country Russia and the ALRV in the course of the horse show "All-Russian Equestrian Games".
On the occasion of a press conference, Kemperman informed the Russian journalists about the CHIO. The World Equestrian Festival, CHIO Aachen 2008 (June 27th - July 6th) is expecting 160 people and 60 horses from Russia at the traditional show grounds in the Aachen Soers to form the official Opening Ceremony on Tuesday, July 1th and likewise the show programme.

For instance the mounted escorts of the President as well as the spectacular Troikas - the classic three-horse carriages and a variety of traditional show programmes like a folklore and dance group will participate. "Especially the Opening Ceremony is going to be a varied and emotional gala event with many highlights" promises Kemperman. Tickets for the ceremony are available online under www.chioaachen.de or at the Hotline +49-241-917-1111.

Gennady Seleznev, President of the Russian Equestrian Federation, as well as Alexander Bortnikov, St. Petersburg's Show Director, are enthusiastic to present their country to the public in Aachen. Russian tourist offices also offer trips to the region of Aachen during the CHIO.
At the same time Kemperman praised the organizers of the St. Petersburg horse show. " The horse sport in Russia has been developing enormously during the last few years. The All-Russian Equestrian Games have reached international standard and are organized on a very high level."

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