July 17, 2008

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WTS INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH EQUESTRIAN SERVICES, LLC
Companies Introduce Equi-Spa Lifestyle Solutions, a New Concept That Uses Horses to Enhance the Wellness, Fitness and Relaxation Benefits of the Spa Environment

Rockville, MD—WTS International, a worldwide spa consulting and management firm is pleased to announce its partnership with Equestrian Services, LLC which provides planning, design and management of equestrian facilities. Their offering, Equi-Spa Lifestyle Solutions, will provide a rare opportunity to connect an equestrian and spa environment to enhance wellness, personal awareness, relaxation, team-building and fitness benefits.

The Equi-Spa Program is significantly different from existing spas in that it offers individuals, families and companies the experience of personal transformation resulting in:
• Adaptation to Change with Stress Management Techniques
• Improved Communication Skills
• Emotional Well-being
• Physical Strengthening
• Enhanced Leadership Skills
• Increased Team Effectiveness
• Expanded Personal Awareness

Equestrian Services will provide the horses, facility development, programming and staff/management for the equestrian programs, while WTS will provide planning/design, pre-opening and daily management services for the spa and fitness center.

“We are delighted to be involved in this truly unique partnership,” stated Gary Henkin (President, WTS International). “Developing this program for the equestrian community enhances WTS’ ability to expand our current spa offerings with new and unique personal care services and fitness/lifestyle programs.”

Equi-Spa will also provide corporate training programs that include leadership training and communication skills development through working with horses. Other Equi-Spa programs may include Pilates tailored for equestrians; yoga on horseback; Tai Chi for equestrians and lifestyle programming such as personal and/or group training, life enrichment and lifelong learning seminars.

“Equestrian Services is thrilled to partner with WTS, said Jennifer Donovan, co-founder of Equestrian Services, LLC. The emotional connection between humans and animals has always been supported by anecdotal stories. Now, research studies are showing instances of the human-animal bond that are improving people’s attitudes, assisting in mental health therapies and are linked to better physical health. As social animals themselves, horses can play a specific role in helping us not only to relax but also teach us useful communication tools that can be applied to other areas of our lives. WTS shares our vision to bring this rare opportunity to the spa experience.”

WTS International (Rockville, MD) is a worldwide leader in the delivery of spa consulting and management services. Clients include numerous hotels and resorts, luxury residential projects, exclusive private clubs and a wide array of real estate developments throughout the U.S. and abroad. The firm specializes in providing feasibility studies, concept and design services, pre-opening and daily management for both spas and fitness facilities. WTS also provides qualified staff, creative promotions and a wide array of spa, fitness and lifestyle programs and menu services. For more information about WTS International, call 301-622-7800.

Equestrian Services, LLC, plans, designs and manages equestrian amenities for communities and resorts, worldwide. Setting the standard for equestrian facilities, the company offers the only branding opportunities, under the Karen and David O’Connor and John Lyons names, for builders and developers offering equestrian amenities. Equestrian Services provides comprehensive services from feasibility studies to equestrian facility management. The company is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia. For information about Equestrian Services, LLC, please visit www.equestrianservicesllc.com and for information about Equi-Spa Lifestyle, visit http://www.equestrianservicesllc.com/our-brands/equi-spa.cfm.

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