Ki-Juan Minors Performs National Anthem at Challenge of the Americas
Equestrian News Release

Wellington, FL - March 10, 2008 - Ki-Juan Minors performed a spectacular rendition of the National Anthem at the seventh annual Challenge of the Americas, held on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

Minors, age 25, is a native of Bermuda and now resides in Wellington as the 2008 Equestrian Idol. While he works in the equestrian industry, his talents carry over into his incredible vocals and singing ability. He was awarded the title of Equestrian Idol by a panel of judges who placed him above and beyond several other competitors at the competition, hosted by the EQUUS Foundation.

Minors has had experience singing in a variety of venues and is available for additional performances for the National Anthem and more. For more information, please contact Phelps Media Group.

The Challenge of the Americas is an annual fundraiser to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, which featured incredible displays of both grand prix show jumping with a High Jump competition and grand prix dressage with Musical Quadrilles.

The EQUUS Foundation, which holds the Equestrian Idol event, is (http://www.equusfoundation.org) a 501(c) (3) public charity, founded in August 2002 whose mission is to raise public awareness of the value of the horse in society through education and the award grants to charities that use the horse for the benefit of the general public, promote the health and welfare of the horses, and elevate the equestrian sport as a whole.


PHOTO CREDIT: Ki-Juan Minors, Challenge of the Americas National Anthem singer and 2008 Equestrian Idol. Photo (C) 2008 Susan J. Stickle. This photo may be used only in relation to this press release.