Land Rover North
America will return as the official vehicle for one of the world’s most iconic
equestrian events, the Rolex Central Park Horse Show, in the heart of New York
City from September 21-25, 2016.
Since its
inception in 2014, the Rolex Central Park Horse Show has grown significantly
each year, attracting some of the world’s very best competitors in equestrian
sport. The event, staged over five days under the iconic backdrop of the New
York City skyline in Central Park’s Wollman Rink, showcases a wide variety of
equestrian disciplines to thrill spectators and broadcast audiences across the
U.S. and around the world.
Kim McCullough,
Vice President of Marketing, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC said, “Land
Rover North America is a longstanding supporter of equestrian sport in the U.S.
with our commitment spanning over two decades.”
“We are proud to
be returning to one of the world’s most iconic equestrian venues. It’s an
amazing feat to build an event of this caliber in the center of New York
City.”
The Rolex Central Park Horse Show is the first-ever
outdoor, multi-day equestrian sporting event in New York City, showcasing some
of the best show jumpers and dressage riders in the world, all competing for
top prizes in the heart of Manhattan.
The third annual Rolex Central Park Horse Show will
feature five days of multi-discipline equestrian sport and performances,
starting with Arabians on the opening night. This year, audiences will be
treated to a special Dressage performance from triple Olympic Individual Gold
medalist Charlotte Dujardin and her wonder horse Valegro. There will also be
Hunter competitions and Show Jumping with U.S. Show Jumping Team Silver
medalists from the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, McLain Ward and Kent Farrington,
coming to New York to battle for the prestigious title of U.S. Open Champion on
Thursday, September 22, and Friday, September 23, 2016. They will be joined by
some of the top riders in the world. The Rolex Central Park Horse Show will
also host the second annual U.S. Open in the categories covering Jumpers,
Dressage, Hunters, U25 Jumpers and Arabians.
Land Rover is also providing a special treat for the
younger members in attendance: a fleet of electric powered replicas of iconic
Land Rover models. Designed for children aged four to ten, the special junior
driving experience will take place in the main arena. Children’s pony rides,
face painting, and equestrian demonstrations will also be available free of
charge on Sunday.
Mark Bellissimo, CEO, International Equestrian Group
commented, "Our New York event continues to grow each year and we are
thrilled to have Land Rover North America as our official vehicle partner for
the third year running. It is going to be another exceptional show this year
with a special celebration for our U.S. Olympic equestrian medal winning
athletes from Eventing, Dressage and Show Jumping all coming to Central Park.
It is a real privilege to be able to showcase the amazing competitors and their
horses from all disciplines to the fans in this iconic arena in the heart of
Manhattan.”
In addition to
watching some of the world’s top riders in action, spectators will have the
opportunity to see the Range Rover Sport HSE displayed onsite. The Range Rover
Sport is a genuine Land Rover success story, delivering all the refinement and
capability expected from a large SUV with the engaging experience of a
performance vehicle.
For 2017 model
year, Land Rover continues to increase the desirability of its models with the
introduction of new powertrains, upgraded infotainment and connectivity
systems, as well as enhanced driver assistance features across its range of
Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles. The 2017 Land Rover model line-up features
four models: The Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque, both powered by 240-hp
turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engines, as well as the Range Rover and Range
Rover Sport available with five powertrain options – a 340-hp supercharged V6
gasoline engine, a 380-hp supercharged V6 gasoline engine, a 510-hp
supercharged V8 gasoline engine, a 550-hp supercharged V8 gasoline engine and a
254-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine.
Discovery Sport
models receive the new All-Terrain Progress Control system as standard across
the model line-up, as well as the option for a new Gesture Powered tailgate and
new available exterior colors. 2017 Range Rover Sport models benefit from the
introduction of Land Rover InControl® Touch Pro™ featuring a 10.2-inch
infotainment screen, a new HSE Dynamic model producing 380-hp through the
proven supercharged V6 gasoline engine, new exterior paint colors and a wider suite
of available Driver Assistance features.
Similarly, the
2017 model year Range Rover sees the introduction of InControl Touch Pro, a
wider range of exterior paint colors and a new suite of available Advanced
Driver Assistance technologies. At 2017 model year, a new 550-hp Range Rover
SVAutobiography Dynamic also joins the Range Rover line-up distinguished by its
standard wheelbase, sporting lowered suspension and Graphite Atlas Grey
Accents. Produced by Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) beside
the Range Rover SVAutobiography and Range Rover Sport SVR, the Range Rover
SVAutobiography Dynamic will be limited to approximately 200 models in the
United States.
Range Rover
Evoque also receives updates for 2017 model year including new exterior colors,
All-Terrain Progress Control as standard across all trim levels, the
availability of InControl Touch Pro and the introduction of an all-new
Convertible body style. The Range Rover Evoque Convertible enhances the
desirability of the Range Rover Evoque family, taking the Land Rover brand to a
new audience of customers looking for a unique combination of open-air luxury
and refinement.
Year to date,
through August 2016, Land Rover is continuing to grow with sales up 15 percent
versus the same period last year.
To learn more about the Rolex Central Park Horse Show
please visit: www.centralparkhorseshow.com
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