Gaylord Opryland®'s Family Just Got a Little Bigger

Name the Foal' Contest Announced

Nashville, Tenn.—( August 7, 2007 ) During the early morning hours of May 20, a baby Tennessee Walking Horse was born, making the family at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center a little bigger. The foal is part of a group of Tennessee Walking Horses that reside in the pastures off the Magnolia lawn at the resort. The dam is Generator's Mystique, and the sire is Royal Label.

To help welcome her into the world, Gaylord Opryland Resort, Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders & Exhibitors Association and The Celebration is sponsoring a "Name the Foal" contest for a chance to win a three-day, two-night Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Fantasy Weekend. The prize package includes:

  • Two-night room accommodations at Gaylord Opryland Resort (double occupancy, arrival Aug. 24)
  • Two VIP Box Seats at The Celebration for Sat., Aug. 25 (includes round-trip shuttle transportation from the hotel)
  • Behind the Scenes Tour of The Celebration grounds
  • Souvenir photo of the winner with the mare and foal
  • Souvenir program from The Celebration
  • Daily breakfast buffet
  • Delta River Flatboat ride
  • Gaylord Opryland VIP Coupon Book

For rules and to enter the contest, visit http://www.twhbea.com/ or enter in person at the Tennessee Walking Horse Museum at Gaylord Opryland Resort. The deadline for submissions is Aug. 12.

"The horses at our resort offer guests another unique glimpse into what makes Music City so special," said Arthur Keith, senior vice president and general manager of Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. "We are excited about the new addition to our family and are happy to provide such a memorable experience for our guests."

Gaylord Opryland's Tennessee Walking Horse Viewing Area was opened in May 2005, and various opportunities are offered for the public to learn more and interact with these beautiful creatures. A free museum is open to the public with artifacts, photographs and awards with information on the history of this unique breed of horses. The museum is located in the small building adjacent to the Tennessee Walking Horse Viewing Area. Also, guests are invited to attend a FREE demonstration during the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association "Walk This Way" tour. This course is designed to help other equine enthusiasts with training or riding their horse. Two remaining "Walk This Way" tours are scheduled for this year: 10 a.m. on Sat., Aug. 18 and 10 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 13.

For a photograph of the foal, please click here: http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordopryland/dining_activities/TNWalkingHorse.cfm

*No purchase necessary. Airfare and ground transportation to and from hotel is not included. Employees of Gaylord Entertainment Company, TWHBEA and Tennessee Waking Horse National Celebration, its subsidiaries or their immediate family members are not eligible. The winner must be at least 18 years of age. One entry per day per person please. Contest deadline is August 12, 2007. Winner's name will be posted online after August 19, 2007.

ABOUT GAYLORD OPRYLAND NASHVILLE
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center - the largest non-gaming in-hotel facility in the continental United States - is known for providing superior products and services to the meetings and convention industry. Winner of numerous prestigious awards including the coveted Gold Key Elite Award in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 and Gold Platter Elite in 2004, 2005 and 2006, Gaylord Opryland Nashville is the flagship property of the Gaylord Hotels brand owned by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a leading hospitality and entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, visit www.gaylordentertainment.com or www.gaylordopryland.com.

Media Contacts:
Ann Dee McClane amcclane@gaylordhotels.com 615.458.2896
Kim Keelor kkeelor@gaylordhotels.com 615.458-2877

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