Ashley Foster won the 2013 ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay Regionals at Southeast Medal Finals aboard Lena L. Photo by Randi Muster.
Jacksonville, FL – May 25, 2014 – James Lala is pleased to announce that world-class show management organization, Stadium Jumping, Inc., has been contracted to help produce this year’s popular Jacksonville championship competition, Southeast Medal Finals. Stadium Jumping, led by Michael Morrissey, has been the producer of such groundbreaking and iconic show jumping events as the American Invitational, The American Gold Cup, World Cup Finals, Olympic Games Show Jumping Selection Trials, FEI World Equestrian Games Selection Trials and the Winter Equestrian Festival.
“Bob Bell really helped us build the momentum for the show, for which I will always be grateful,” said Lala. “I am thrilled to have the Stadium Jumping team to help me take Southeast Medal Finals to the next level. This is a great development for the show.”
Southeast Medal Finals hosts the ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay Regionals for Region 3. This is one of the most prestigious classes in the country and brings together the best junior riders to vie for the opportunity to compete at the Maclay National Championships at the National Horse Show in Lexington, KY. Stadium Jumping also produces the Region 2 ASPCA Maclay Regionals at Old Salem Farm during the American Gold Cup.
“We are excited to work with James on this show,” said Michael Morrissey. “We’ve heard great things about it. The Jacksonville Equestrian Center is a fantastic venue and the coliseum makes it perfect for a finals. We look forward to see where we can take it.”
Southeast Medal Finals also produces the popular Phelps Media Group Southeast Junior Medal which junior riders may qualify for at shows in the southeast. The show has added a number of final championship classes and last year added a grand prix and welcome class.
Southeast Medal Finals is hosted by one of the premier equestrian facilities on the East Coast, the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. It is centrally located for USHJA Zone 4 and Region 3 competitors. The complex includes a network of adjacent trails, available to explore and enjoy for a casual hack during horse show down times. With some of the top junior riders in the country competing, Southeast Medal Finals is the perfect preparation for the fall indoor circuit. To learn more about Southeast Medal Finals, check out: www.southeastmedalfinals.com.
Southeast Medal Finals Fast Facts:
WHAT: The Southeast Medal Finals is an indoor and outdoor hunter, jumper and equitation horse show attracting the top riders.
WEBSITE: www.southeastmedalfinals.com
WHEN: September 18-21, 2014
WHERE:
The Jacksonville Equestrian Center, Jacksonville, FL, featuring a large indoor coliseum with 3,000 seats, two outdoor rings and 500 permanent stalls.
13611 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32221
FEATURES
- 4-Day Premier “A”/Jumper Level 3 USEF-Rated Horse Show
- The Phelps Media Group Southeast Junior Medal Finals
- Southeast Adult Medal Finals
- $25,000 Jacksonville Grand Prix & $5,000 Welcome Region 3 ASPCA/NHSAA Maclay Championship sponsored by Jerry Parks Insurance Group representing Great American Insurance
- $3,500 WIHS/NAL Child/Adult Jumper Classic
- Southeast Medal Finals Children & Adult 3′ Hunter Finals
- Southeast Medal Finals Children & Adult 2’6″ Hunter Finals
- Southeast Children/Adult 2’6″ Medal Finals
Managers:
James Lala (561) 906-6668
jdlala@aol.com
Michael Morrissey (941) 915-3449
michael.morrrissey@stadiumjumping.com
Secretary:
Susie Morrissey (941) 527-6602
susiemorr@aol.com
Sponsorship and Advertising:
Christian Palmer (612) 618-8216
clpalmer287@gmail.com
Media and Public Relations:
Carrie Wirth, Phelps Media Group (561) 753-3389
cw@phelpsmediagroup.com
Carrie Wirth 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