LEXINGTON, KY., ‑ (Apr. 30, 2012) ‑ Allison Springer rode
Arthur into second place behind William Fox‑Pitt of Great Britain
at the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three‑Day Event Presented by Bridgestone
on Sunday, April 29, in Lexington, Ky. As the winner of the 2012
USEF Four‑Star National Equestrian Eventing Championship, Allison
was presented a 2012 Range Rover HSE lease by Kim McCullough, Brand
Vice President for Land Rover North America. Springer was the top
U.S. finisher in the overall competition making her the U.S.
Champion and winner of the Range Rover lease.
As the Official Vehicle of this weekend's prestigious event
featuring some of the world's best horses and riders, Land Rover
presented the vehicle lease as part of its continued support of the
United States Equestrian Federation (USEF).
"I am so pleased with my horse today, this is huge, this is
amazing," said Springer. "I am so thankful for the support Land
Rover is giving to our sport and the USEF."
"Allison and her horse Arthur did a fantastic job throughout
the competition and we are proud to present her with a new Range
Rover lease for her efforts today," said Kim McCullough, Brand Vice
President, Land Rover North America. "It was a tough competition
and I am impressed by the level of resolve she showed to place as
the top U.S. rider in the USEF Four Star National
Championship."
The Land Rover Range Rover, the pinnacle of luxury SUVs,
enters the 2012 model year with enhancements to luxury, appearance
and capability. The superb 5.0‑liter V8 engine features a six‑speed
transmission that delivers exquisite power and efficiency. The
interior of the Range Rover includes luxury Blenheim Leather seats,
real wood veneer trim and a 14‑speaker harman/kardon® in‑car
entertainment system providing comfort all around.
The 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three‑Day Event is part of the HSBC
FEI ClassicsTM and features the world's best horses and riders
vying for their share of $250,000 in prize money as well as a shot
at the $350,000 Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing. With his win,
Fox‑Pitt, who won the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trails, the Grand
Slam's first event, last fall is now one step away from becoming
only the second rider ever to complete it. Pippa Funnell of Great
Britain was the first rider to win it in 2003.
For more information on the Rolex Kentucky Three‑Day Event,
visit http://www.rk3de.org/index.php
Editor's Note:
* The top placing US rider of the USEF National Four Star
Eventing Championship at the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three‑Day Event
("Winner") will receive an eighteen (18) month lease of one (1)
2012 Range Rover HSE at 10,000 miles per year. Prize lease includes
taxes, shipping and destination fees, pre‑paid one‑time lump sum of
lease payments, end‑lease disposition fee, 10,000 miles/year,
standard wear and tear and standard manufacturer's warranty. See
www.landrover.com or your local retailer for more information on
the 2012 Range Rover HSE.
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Kingdom at the Solihull and Halewood plants. Land Rover exports to
169 countries and Jaguar exports to 63 countries, with global sales
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