Gulfport, MS – November 12, 2013 – For six weeks every February and March, the Gulf Coast Winter Classics welcome horses and riders to the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast. The 16th annual edition of the Gulf Coast Winter Classics will be held February 5 to March 16, 2014 and will offer competitors more than $1,000,000 in prize money, classes for all skill levels and a big dose of southern hospitality!
The USHJA Member’s Choice award-recipient horse shows will feature weekly grand prix classes, a USHJA International Hunter Derby, Pre-Green Incentive Classes, jumper classics, a jumper derby, USHJA National Hunter Derbies and much, much more.
The complete prize list of all that the Gulf Coast Winter Classics have to offer is now available online here!
Outside of the show ring, competitors are invited to enjoy the Gulf Coast Classic Company’s legendary exhibitor parties, an indoor riders’ lounge, pizza Saturdays, happy hour Mondays and all of the fabulous amenities of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Come for the show; stay for the fun! For more information, go to: www.gulfcoastclassiccompany.com.
Gulf Coast Winter Classics Fast Facts:
What:
Gulf Coast Winter Classics USEF AA-Rated/Jumper Levels Four and Five
Where:
Harrison County Fairgrounds and Equestrian Center
15321 County Farm Rd.
Gulfport, MS 39503
When:
February 5 – March 16, 2014
Highlights include:
Weekly USHJA National Hunter Derby & Classics, Week 5 International Hunter Derby
Week 1 $ 5,000 Welcome – $25,000 Grand Prix
Week 2 $25,000 Welcome – $35,000 Grand Prix
Week 3 $25,000 Welcome – $50,000 Grand Prix
Week 4 $25,000 Welcome – $50,000 Grand Prix
Week 5 $25,000 Welcome – $77,000 Grand Prix, $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby
Week 6 $ 5,000 Welcome – $25,000 Grand Prix, Plus Rodeo
Contacts:
President Bob Bell bob@classiccompany.com 843.768.5503
Coordinator Janet McCarroll janet@gulfcoastclassiccompany.com 228.669.2687
Office Manager Jonathan Rabon jonathan@classiccompany.com 843.729.2818
Advertising Drew Coster drew@classiccompany.com 843.754.2266
Stabling Tissy Principe info@gulfcoastclassiccompany.com 843.768.5503
Sponsorship Lisa Enge llisa@classiccompany.com 908.310.6248
Book your lodging for Gulf Coast Winter Classics:
Equestrian Travel (800) GOGALLUP (855-464-2556)
Emily Riden for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International
MEDIA CONTACT:
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
12230 Forest Hill Blvd.
Suite 214
Wellington, FL 33414
561-753-3389 (phone)
561-753-3386 (fax)
pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.com
www.phelpsmediagroup.com