Brianne Goutal and Nice de Prissey led the victory gallop in 2013 American Gold Cup. Photo by The Book LLC.
North Salem, NY – July 17, 2014 – The American Gold Cup, a CSI4*-World Cup Qualifying equestrian competition, announced today that NBCSN will televise the event on Sunday, September 21, at 4 p.m. ET in a 1.5 hour telecast from Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY extending their coverage an additional 30 minutes from 2014.
“We look forward to bringing this prestigious equestrian event to fans of show jumping across the country,” said Gary Quinn, Vice President, Programming and Owned Properties, NBC Sports Group.
The telecast will provide national exposure for the event and the sport of show jumping, and will highlight Westchester County and Old Salem Farm as a premier equestrian sports destination.
“We’re very gratified to bring the American Gold Cup to a national television audience once again,” said Michael Morrissey, President of Stadium Jumping, Inc. “The Old Salem Farm setting provides a beautiful backdrop for NBCSN’s coverage. The telecast offers a great opportunity for our sponsors and advertisers to reach a large audience as our sport continues to grow and become more accessible to fans of show jumping,” he continued.
Chris Welton, the new CEO of United States Equestrian Federation, stated that “The United States Equestrian Federation understands that providing broader coverage for our sport on television and other media is essential for its growth. NBC Sports’ commitment to provide coverage and the beautiful backdrop of Old Salem Farm are a perfect combination for advancing that goal.”
Following another great success last year, Old Salem Farm in New York’s Westchester County again serves as the picturesque setting for the American Gold Cup CSI4*-W World Cup Qualifier. Old Salem Farm offers state-of-the-art facilities surrounded by 120 gorgeous acres. The North American Riders Group (NARG) has consistently named The American Gold Cup as one of the Top 25 Best Horse Shows in North America. Last year, the American Gold Cup was ranked number one in the United States and number three in North America.
The American Gold Cup, scheduled on Sept. 10-14, 2014, will feature a full array of jumper classes, including sections for Children and Adult Jumpers, Low and High Junior/Amateur Jumpers, plus the Open Jumpers. Once again, the ASPCA Maclay Regional Championships will be held on Saturday evening in the Old Salem Farm indoor arena. The featured event, the coveted $200,000 American Gold Cup, will be held on Sunday September 14, 2014 at 2 pm.
For further information, visit: www.stadiumjumping.com and www.theamericangoldcup.com.
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About the American Gold Cup
The American Gold Cup show will feature a full array of jumper classes, including sections for Children and Adult Jumpers, Low and High Junior/Amateur Jumpers, plus Young Jumpers and Open Jumpers. Also, the Zone 2 ASPCA Maclay Regional Championships will be returning and will be held on Saturday in the Old Salem Farm indoor arena.
The featured event, the coveted American Gold Cup, will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2014, and broadcast on NBC Sports Network on September 21st, at 4p.m.
Old Salem Farm, located an hour north of New York City, boasts a state-of-the-art stabling facility, an historic pristine grass Grand Prix field and outstanding competition and schooling arenas, all of which are surrounded by one of the world’s most quaint and picturesque competition venue settings. For the past two years, the Old Salem Farm competitions have been recognized by the North American Riders Group (NARG) on their NARG Top 25 List. For more information on Old Salem Farm, including its year-long competition schedule, prize lists, clinics, boarding, lessons and training, visit www.oldsalemfarm.net.
For further information, visit: www.stadiumjumping.com and www.theamericangoldcup.com.
45th Annual American Gold Cup Fast Facts
What:
The $200,000 American Gold Cup, an FEI World Cup Qualifying Competition CSI4*-W
When:
September 10-14, 2014
Where:
Old Salem Farm, 190 June Road, North Salem, NY
Hours:
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday with the ASPCA Regional Championships on Saturday afternoon.
Facility: Old Salem Farm is New York State’s Westchester County’s premier equestrian facility, offering 26 annual competitions, boarding, top-level training and sales. It offers state-of-the-art facilities surrounded by 120 gorgeous acres.
Stabling:
Stalls are 10 x 10 and housed under canvas. The FEI stalls are 10 x 12 and stabling area will be secured by fencing with 24/7 security. FEI horses will be scheduled to school separately from non-FEI horses. Schedules will be posted and riders will be given notification of times during the horse inspection.
Parking:
Available on the grounds
Directions:
From Interstate 84 or Interstate 287: Take interstate 684 to exit 8 (Hardscrabble Road), turn right. Old Salem Farm is on the right.
Information:
Before Show – before 9/7/12 941-744-5465 800-237-8924
During Show – 914-669-5610 ext 201
Stable office – 941-744-5465
Prize List Advertising – 941-744-5465
Vendors – Matt Morrissey 941-915-3457
Website – www.theamericangoldcup.com
Televised Broadcast:
The 2014 American Gold Cup Grand Prix will be broadcast on NBC Sports Sunday, September 21 at 4:00 p.m. EST.
Tickets:
Weekdays: Admission is free to the public.
Saturday and Sunday: Admission is $20 per person, $15 per child 4-12 years and seniors 65+, children 3 and under are free.
Gates open at:
Wednesday – Saturday: 8 a.m.
Sunday: 12 noon
Tickets are on sale now and are available online at www.theamericangoldcup.com and at the gate. (Online ticket sales will be available June 1 – Sept. 1.)
Charity Partners:
JustWorld International
http://www.justworldinternational.org/
ASPCA
http://aspca.org/
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Matt Morrissey
941.915.3457
matt.morrissey@stadiumjumping.com
Connie Sawyer
518.461.6288
sawyer.equestrianevents@gmail.com
Advertising Opportunities:
Mary Silcox 800-237-8924
mary.silcox@stadiumjumping.com
Ring dimensions and footing:
Grand Prix Field 350′x450′, footing bluegrass mix turf. Grand Prix Annex 200′x250′, Schooling 130′x170′. Jumper Annex 146′x307′, Schooling 155′x173′. Indoor 115′x195′, Schooling 74′x135′. Hunter 138′x243′, Schooling 108′x158′. Footing in all arenas is all- weather German-designed fiber and sand.
Hotels:
Official Hotel of the American Gold Cup
Danbury Crown Plaza
www.crowneplaza.com/Danbury
(877) 270 1393
Ridgefield, CT
West Lane Inn (203) 438-7323
Brewster, NY 5 – 10 min
Heidi’s Motel (845) 279-8011
Mt. Kisco, NY 5 – 10 min
Holiday Inn (914) 241-2600
Danbury, CT 10-20 min from grounds
Hilton Gardens (203) 205-2000
Comfort Inn (203) 205-0800
Danbury Plaza (203) 795-0600
Ethan Allen (203) 774-1776
Spring Hill Suites (203) 744-7333
Residence Inn (203) 797-1256
Management:
Stadium Jumping, Inc.
1301 Sixth Ave. West, Suite 406
Bradenton, FL 34205
Tel: (941) 744-5465 Fax: (941) 744-0874
Media Contact:
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
12012 South Shore Boulevard, Suite 105 Wellington, FL 33414
Tel: 561.753.3389 Fax: 561.753.3386
pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.com
www.phelpsmediagroup.com