Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 15, 1999

NEW ALBANY CLASSIC INCLUDES FAMILY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES

OSU Cheerleaders, Pataskala Dog Agility Club, and Local Farms in Granville, Sunbury and Centerburg Contribute to Family Activities

(New Albany) – On September 26, the best of North America's equestrian athletes will compete at the New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix, but children and families can also enjoy rides, games and fun exhibits planned especially for them.

The fundraising event, hosted by the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence, will be held at the home of Abigail and Les Wexner with gates opening at 11:00 a.m. and the competition program beginning at 2:0 p.m. Tickets may be obtained by calling 614-889-6875. Visit the official website for more information on the Classic.

"The Grand Prix offers a great value for families who would like to support the efforts of the Coalition," said Abigail Wexner, leader of the Coalition. "Not only can our guests see the highest level of the equestrian talent, but they can bring the children and enjoy many attractions especially for the kids."

Family Activities include:
	Fun rides including Jupiter Jump, a Giant Slide, and a Giant Swing
	Antique Carousel
	Antique Carriage Rides
	Sport Court featuring Double Dutch jumping, and stunt demonstrations from the Ohio University cheerleaders, children may also play basketball on the Court.
	Horse-drawn Fire Engine on display
	Hay Bale Maze
	Dog Agility Demonstrations from Praise Dog Agility Club based in Pataskala
	A Petting Zoo with miniature donkeys from Red Gate Farm in Centerburg; miniature horses from Fallen Ash Farm in Granville; and other farm animals from Bent Arrow Farm in Sunbury
	COSI on Wheels
	Wexner Center for Arts
	Old-fashioned games and carnival games
	Clowns, jugglers, artists and face painting

The Classic is an American Horse Show Association sanctioned invitational that features North America's top professional riders, selected from the United States Equestrian Team computerized listing. Competitors compete for $50,000 in prize money.

Proceeds from the Classic directly benefit the Coalition's efforts to support agencies and organizations that address family violence in Central Ohio.

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