AHP Newsgroup: HRTV'S Equestrian Programming Debuts "The Spirit Of Aachen: A Documentary For Television" on Wednesday, Oct. 27
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Arcadia, CA, Oct. 22 -- Following a successful experience as presenting sponsor of the recently-concluded PRE-VENT International Equestrian Festival in Lexington, KY, HRTV (R) will continue its popular weekly equestrian programming with the exclusive broadcast debut of "The Spirit of Aachen: a documentary for television."
Produced by SportsQuest International, LLC, the hour-long program will debut on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, and re-air on numerous occasions.
"The CHIO Aachen event is an established, annual 'happening' in the equestrian world," said Jim Bates, HRTV's Executive Vice President and General Manager. "As our on-going commitment to provide our viewers with the best in equestrian programming, 'The Spirit of Aachen' documentary certainly fits the bill."
"The Spirit of Aachen" will take an in-depth look at the 2005 CHIO Aachen -- World Equestrian Festival in Germany, a fixture on the international equestrian scene for more than a century. Principal photography was conducted on-location during the CHIO Aachen tournament by an international production team.
“The Aachen story goes far beyond the field of competition,” says Producer/Director Melvin H. Cox. “It combines a historic location at the crossroads of Europe with a kaleidoscope of personalities, disciplines, perspectives and traditions. It is a story of a magnificent organization, consistent evolution, intelligent marketing and a commitment to excellence in all phases of operation.”
“The Spirit of Aachen is a very human story that celebrates the best traditions of the equestrian experience, and the living history of a city that has persevered from the days of Charlemagne and the Holy Roman Empire, through the devastation of World War II and into the modern era – to become a leading high tech center.”
The program will present exclusive interviews with a host of individuals involved in the prestigious event including famed course designer, Dr. Arno Gego, legendary riders and trainers George H. Morris (USA) and Nelson Pessoa (Brazil), U.S. Dressage superstar Steffen Peters and Carriage Driving champions Karen Bassett (United Kingdom) and Benjamin Aillaud (France). Comments from Olympians Meredith Michaels Beerbaum (Germany) and Beezie Madden (USA), both winners of the prestigious Grand Prix of Aachen, are among those incorporated into the documentary.
The program also features a visit with Hans Riegler, a Chief Rider for the Spanish Riding School of Vienna. Conversations with jazz musician Bob Chisolm, horse owners Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Hausman (USA), Team USA grooms Katherine Walsh and Clark Shipley, and noted horse breeder Harli Seifert (Germany) are also included.
About HRTV
HRTV is a 24-hour, television-based multimedia network dedicated to horseracing which features racing action from the world’s greatest racetracks. HRTV also features other forms of equestrian competition, as well as original programming and award-winning documentaries covering a variety of racing and general equestrian topics. The live stream of HRTV is available on a subscription basis to high-speed internet users worldwide at www.hrtvlive.com. The HRTV television network is presently available via cable, telco video and satellite in approximately 19 million U.S. homes.
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Contact; Scott Cooper, HRTV, 609-391-8166