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Equestrian News Release

Which Will Add A Cultural Facet To PhelpsSports.Com

Wellington, FL – April 24, 2006 – Fred Glueckstein truly puts equestrian culture under the microscope, revealing undiscovered secrets from meticulously researched material in pursuit of an original story. In-depth profiles about remarkable people, famous and infamous, idols and unsung heroes, past and present, who publicly or privately share a common thread that hasn’t escaped Fred’s intense curiosity – a lifelong passion for horses. PhelpsSports.com is delighted to welcome Fred Glueckstein, another well-known luminary from the world of equestrian journalism, into their elite fold.

PhelpsSports.com is a new and highly innovative equestrian sports website offering equestrians and fans of equestrian sports from around the world a single web address for the latest breaking news from the high performance disciplines. The website will include up-to-the-minute audio reports, live video interviews and features from around the globe, photography, and the creative writing and reporting of some of the finest equestrian journalists in the world. According to Executive Editor, Jean Llewellyn; “PhelpsSports.com is the most exciting initiative to hit the equestrian industry for a long time. Our team of professional contributors will be second to none in terms of the knowledge, skills and expertise that will be applied to the everyday delivery of news, reports and regular columns, not forgetting the world-class photography as well as the audio and audio-visual components. PhelpsSports.com is destined to become the CNN and the New York Times of equestrian sport rolled into a unique package.”

Fred Glueckstein is based in Sykesville, Maryland and specializes in writing non-fiction with an eye to the past as well as the present. He has written for equine publications and journals, and has contributed to anthologies. Fred writes about the world of horses, writers, artists, and celebrities, specifically exploring the long and enduring relationship between people and their four-legged friends. He has penned articles about such horse enthusiasts as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Gen. George S. Patton, Sir Alfred J. Munnings, Richard Stone Reeves, Anna Sewell, Marguerite Henry, as well as lesser-known but equally fascinating celebrities. Fred has also profiled such Champion Thoroughbreds as Assault, Black Gold, Gallant Fox, Exterminator, and Omaha. Straight from the horse’s mouth one could say!

In his spare time, Fred volunteers at the Days End Farm Horse Rescue in Lisbon, Maryland, where he works with abused and neglected horses. He has recently written about the often heart-wrenching animal emergency rescue operations on the hurricane-stricken Gulf Coast, contributing to a book Saving the Animals of Katrina scheduled for publication this year.

Jean Llewellyn, Executive Editor of PhelpsSport.com said, “I am really delighted that a writer of Fred’s caliber has decided to join our team, adding exponentially to the cultural flavor and an increasingly diverse range of subject material. PhelpsSports.com will truly be delivering a remarkable news service that will be second to none within the industry, enriching the global equestrian community.”

Handing the last words to Fred Glueckstein: “I am honored to join PhelpsSports.com as a contributor and regular columnist. It is exciting to join such a talented and dedicated staff of journalists, photographers, and writers that will cover the world of equestrian sports. It is equally exciting to be a part of a new venture that will become the equestrian fan’s center for news and general interest stories.”

Phelps Images is coming in August!!

Phelps Images is a joint venture between Phelps Media Group, Inc., International and HorseSource Ltd. One of the world’s largest stock photo agencies for equestrian images, HorseSource has serviced the industry for some 25 years. A huge resource of over 500,000 images – rapidly growing as more affiliate photographers sign on – includes a historic collecting dating back to the 1880s, and encompasses no fewer than 19 Olympic Games. HorseSource represents the most comprehensive library of equestrian photography worldwide. The formation of Phelps Images represents a major step forward for the equestrian industry, and in particular one-stop shopping for images and media services worldwide.

PHOTO: Fred Glueckstein from personal archive.