Champlain Sovereign and Paige Parker sail over an oxer in last year’s $25,000 Pony Hunter Classic. Flashpoint Photography.
Riders, their horses, families and friends have arrived at the Mullet Hall Equestrian Center, home to the Charleston Summer Classic and world-famous show jumping and hunter action which kicked off yesterday.
As an added bonus, Classic Company’s sponsor Merial also arrived on the scene.
Many of exhibitors and horse owners have received information in the mail concerning Merial and their special promotion at the Charleston Summer Classic. So be sure to stop by their booth and talk to Kate Stewart and Hillary Fanning, representatives from Merial, makers of ULCERGARD (omeprazole), the only proven and FDA-approved product to prevent stomach ulcers in horses, and receive an exclusive offer!
Merial is committed to equine health and well-being. Horses can develop stomach ulcers from the stress of routine situations, including traveling, training, competition and stall confinement. These ulcers can develop in as little as five days. Helping protect your horse against stomach ulcers is important. You have the ability to help prevent stomach ulcers with just one daily dose of ULCERGARD.
With sixty-three percent of non-racing performance horses suffering from stomach ulcers, the odds are yours might be one of them. Treating with a proven product is important so you don’t waste valuable time and resources on something that doesn’t work. Go to ulcergard.com for more information about how and why stomach ulcers develop, and to equinedrugfacts.com for important resources to help determine whether products have been FDA-approved.
So make sure to stop by the Merial booth this week! Kate and Hillary are looking forward to meeting you!
For those of you still “on the fence”, there are some stalls still available for next week. What a great opportunity to give your young horses some grand prix experience and everyone a chance in your barn to do it all – surf and show!
In other news:
Social Calendar!
Don’t miss the action packed social calendar while at the opening week of the Charleston Summer Classic. Tomorrow night, 5 to 7 pm, VIP patrons will enjoy drinks and dinner during the USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by FarmVet. Saturday evening, VIP table holders will enjoy appetizers and cocktails ringside and Sunday features the popular Ringside Mimosas for everyone!
Pony Mania!
Week I kicks off Pony Mania complete with Pony Model, Hunter and Under Saddle classes where the points accumulate to determine the Grand Kahuna Pony Champion in the Small, Medium and Large sections as well as the Green Small, Medium and Large sections.
Jumpers, Jumpers, Jumpers!
The $25,000 grand prix Week I and II are great for your jumpers and especially for those young horses looking to get a leg up on grand prix competition. The $2,500 Jr./AO Jumper Division is perfect for the rest of the barn.
Something for Everyone!
Due to popular demand, Classic Company has added a 1.20m Training Jumper to the schedule for both weeks along with a Walk-Trot Division.
Don’t Hoof It!
With all the action at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center, you may consider renting a golf cart from the Official Golf Cart Company, Garrett Golf Carts, or call them at 843-881-8894. Weekly rentals for two-seaters are only $225 and only $275 for the four-seaters. Make sure to contact them and reserve your cart now – your barn and trainer will thank you!
Got Rooms?
Get a jump on it and book today! This location is beautiful and a vacation destination. So make sure to book your rooms and condos now! Classic Company’s Official Lodging Partner is the pet-friendly Land’s Inn at 2545 Savannah Highway in Charleston. The Land’s Inn is approximately 18 miles from the show grounds and looks forward to welcoming you, your families and your four legged friends. You can call them at 843-763-8885 or visit them on the web at creeksidelandsinn.com. Make sure to mention you will be attending the Charleston Summer Classic shows.
If condo is the way you like to go and the phrase “seven miles from the show grounds” sounds good to you, the Classic Company recommends several and they are listed in the prize list. Most are located on Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island and all offer close proximity to the show and the beach. Classic’s newest lodging partner is Coastal Getaways of South Carolina and can be reached via web or at 843-789-4438. Make sure to book now for the show and vacation experience you will never forget!
Make sure to book now for the show and vacation experience you will never forget.
If you haven’t reserved your stalls or sent in your entries yet, please contact Classic Company immediately at 843.768.5503 or send them an email at info@classiccompany.com.
For those looking save the cost of postage, paper and personal time, make sure to go to Equestrian Connect, Classic Company’s Official Service Provider, to submit your entries today!
Equestrian Connect is Classic Company’s Official Service Provider and allows exhibitors to store their data one time, on the web, and then use that data to automatically fill out hunter/jumper entry forms across the country. The service offers a free 45 day trial period for new members. At the conclusion of the trial period, Equestrian Connect offers an annual subscription, or a “pay as you go” service. The service allows exhibitors to save both time and money. This is the one-minute online entry service that will help you get your entries in on time and you to the show!
Anyone who has shown with the Classic Company knows what sets them apart from the rest: Classic Shows are FUN! Complimentary exhibitor parties, luncheons, Saturday pizzas and the friendliest show management team anywhere work hard to make your showing experience the best. Classic Company never charges an add or scratch fee for those last minute changes and there is no office fee added for credit card payments.
So, whether you are a seasoned veteran or novice looking for a positive show experience, look to the Classic Company shows and join them in Atlanta this summer. The Classic Company is a USHJA’s Members Choice Award winner, recognized for producing top quality show jumping events in the United States. For more information on Classic Company and its exhibitor-friendly, top quality hunter jumper events, please visit them at classiccompany.com or call them at 843-768-5503.
All sponsorship, marketing and press inquiries should be directed to Lisa Engel, Sponsorship, Marketing and Public Relations Director at classicsponsorship@gmail.com. All program advertising should be directed to Nate Poliquin, Program Sales Representative at classicshowads@yahoo.com.
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See you at the ring,
Bob Bell
The Classic Company, Ltd.
www.ClassicCompany.com
Phone/FAX: (843) 768-5503
Post Office Box 1311 Johns Island SC 29457