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    APASSIONATA: The Beginning is a live equine theatrical extravaganza that is part
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    APASSIONATA hails from Europe where it has thrilled over five million fans from 15 countries for almost a decade and will make its U.S. debut at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky from April 27-29 with four shows as part of the Kentucky Derby Festival.

    It features 40 live performing horses including such breeds as Friesians, and rarely seen in this country Bretons. Exciting stunt riding, fabulously trick trained horses, and at liberty dressage will feature some of the best performing riders and horses in the world. Graceful horsemanship and beautiful music choreographed together highlights the beauty and majesty of the horse and riders’ performances.

    Prospect, Kentucky resident and native from Iceland, Gudmar Petursson, joins the production with his troupe of Icelandic horses and riders.

    To find out more about APASSIONATA: The Beginning go to their website here.

    This event will thrill horse enthusiasts and families alike. To purchase tickets you order online at Ticketmaster here, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000, or at these locations: KFC Yum! Center, Kentucky Exposition Center and the Kentucky International Convention Center Ticket Offices.

    Freedom Hall is located at 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209.

    Photos: Courtesy of APASSIONATA

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    About Sandy Dolan

    Owner of Cedar Ridge Farm which operates a children's horseback riding lesson program in Greenville, IN. I have been involved with equine welfare and rescue activities. We have successfully rehomed at risk horses and retrained off the track thoroughbred racehorses in new careers in hunter/jumper, eventing, dressage, and barrel racing disciplines.

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