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JustWorld Returns to the American Gold Cup for Third Year as a Charity Partner

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The JustWorld International Horseless Horse Show will take place on Sunday. Photo by Carrie Wirth.

North Salem, NY – September 10, 2013 – The 2013 American Gold Cup is right around the corner and soon Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, will be filled with the top-tier athletes and excited onlookers. The American Gold Cup is one of the most prestigious competitions in the nation, and the organizers, Stadium Jumping and Old Salem Farm, are pleased to partner with JustWorld International as a charity partner. A number of very special JustWorld activities will be highlighted throughout the week, all of which will provide support for JustWorld’s mission to provide nutrition, health, hygiene, and education, as well as leadership and cultural development programs for impoverished children.

JustWorld International works throughout the international equestrian community, using its extensive networks to fund and sustain programs that provide basic needs to children with little opportunity to receive support from other sources. While many nonprofit organizations focus primarily on providing short-term assistance to developing countries, JustWorld’s goals are long-term, focusing its efforts on some of the poorest communities in countries such as Honduras, Cambodia, and Guatemala where public education is limited or inaccessible, threatening many children’s chances for productive lives.

The American Gold Cup will be another excellent opportunity for JustWorld to raise much needed funding for these tremendously worthwhile causes.

Thursday, September 12, JustWorld will kick off the week’s festivities with the Dyer Equestrian Trunk Show, which will take place on the Terrace overlooking the Grand Prix field from 1-5:30 pm. Dyer Equestrian and JustWorld International invite you to join them to shop the cause and celebrate the launch of the exclusive Dyer for JustWorld show shirt. A percentage of proceeds from all the sales during this event will be donated directly to JustWorld.

The excitement will continue, as competitors in the $200,000 American Gold Cup FEI CSI 4*-W World Cup Qualifier prepare to take center stage Sunday at 2 p.m. The Grand Prix athletes will be up for auction Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. The auction will conclude as soon as the first horse enters the ring Sunday afternoon, so participants must act fast! The JustWorld Calcutta will take place during the Grand Prix, allowing the fun to continue.

On Sunday, the JustWorld International signature Horseless Horse Show will take place prior to the start of the American Gold Cup on the Old Salem Grand Prix field at 11:30 a.m. There are classes for all ages with an entry fee of $15, with all proceeds benefitting JustWorld International. Entries can be made at the horse show office ahead of time or at the JustWorld table the morning of the event. The JustWorld International Horseless Horse Show allows children to experience show jumping like the top athletes on the Grand Prix field, only on foot.

The American Gold Cup will also mark the beginning of the JustWorld International GIVE 4 GOOD Campaign. The campaign will allow donors and supporters to identify with a cause they feel strongly about by supporting JustWorld’s crucial pillars. JustWorld gives the community the passion to come together, to unite for children across the globe. JustWorld International helps to provide impoverished children in Cambodia, Guatemala and Honduras with education, daily meals, medical care, and access to leadership and cultural development programs.

This campaign is the chance to put a smile on a child’s face, to take something that is so normal for everyday life, and fulfill their dreams. The JustWorld GIVE 4 GOOD campaign opens the door for that defining moment and offers compassionate supporters the opportunity to choose a cause that is close to their hearts.

JustWorld offers a dozen worthy causes from which to choose and although the choice may be difficult, the impact is overwhelming. You will have the opportunity to learn about the programs, projects and visions that are the pillars for a just world. With over 500 JustWorld Ambassadors in more than 40 countries, it is nothing short of passion that acts as the driving force for the GIVE 4 GOOD campaign.

JustWorld International’s Rider Ambassadors raise awareness and funds for their programs. Because of these Ambassadors, JustWorld supporters learn about the needs of others across the globe as they give thousands of children a leg up to a brighter future.

For more information, contact Amber Warren +1-315-694-0616, awarren@justworldinternational.org.

The official prize list for this year’s event is available on line at: www.stadiumjumping.com or www.theamericangoldcup.com.

Results are available at www.ShowNet.biz.

Coverage of American Gold Cup will be provided by ShowNet to the USEF Network at: http://usefnetwork.com/.

About the American Gold Cup

The American Gold Cup will feature world-class and Olympic athletes, such as current World Cup Show Jumping Champion Beezie Madden and Olympic Gold Medalist McLain Ward. Also confirmed to compete are show jumping mega-stars Reed Kessler, Kent Farrington, Margie Engle, Pan American Games Gold Medalist Christine McCrea and many more, all vying to secure their position at the 2014 FEI World Cup Finals in Lyon, France.

Highlights of the schedule include the $33,000 Don Little Memorial Welcome Stake on Thursday, the $100,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier presented by Double H Farm and Windsor Show Stables on Friday and the $50,000 Hermes Classic on Saturday. The featured event, the coveted $200,000 American Gold Cup, Presented by Suncast, will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2013 and broadcast on NBC Sports Network the following Sunday, September 22, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. EST.

The American Gold Cup will also 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. New this year, the Zone 2 ASPCA Maclay Regional Championships will be held on Saturday in the Old Salem Farm indoor arena.

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 or www.theamericangoldcup.com.

43rd Annual American Gold Cup Fast Facts

What: The $200,000 American Gold Cup FEI World Cup Qualifying Competition CSI4*-W

When: September 11-15, 2013

Where: Old Salem Farm, 190 June Road, North Salem, NY

Hours:
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday with the ASPCA Regional Championships on Saturday afternoon
Sunday: Gates open at 11 a.m. with family activities with the $200,000 American Gold Cup, Presented by Suncast, an FEI World Cup Qualifying Competition CSI4*-W at 2 p.m.

Prize List and Entries: Click here to download your copy of the prize list. Go to www.stadiumjumping.com and www.theamericangoldcup.com for the schedule, entry form and Region 2 East ASPCA/NHSAA Maclay Regional Championship information and entry form.

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 2013 American Gold Cup, Presented by Suncast will be broadcast on NBC Sports Sunday, September 22 at 4:30 p.m. EST.

Tickets:

Weekdays: Admission is free to the public
Saturday and Sunday: Admission is $15 per person, $10 per child 4-12 years and seniors 65+, children 3 and under are free.

Gates open at:
Wednesday – Saturday: 8 a.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.

Tickets are available at the gate and online at www.theamericangoldcup.com.

Jockey Club:

The Jockey Club offers full service gourmet cuisine and beverages for tables of six and eight. Click here to reserve your Jockey Club table. New this year, The American Gold Cup is adding luxury suites for parties of 10 or more on the second floor of the Jockey Club. For more information and to reserve your American Gold Cup luxury suite, contact Matt Morrissey at: matt.morrissey@stadiumjumping.com.

Charity Partners:

JustWorld International
http://www.justworldinternational.org/

ASPCA
http://aspca.org/

Sponsorship Opportunities:

April Wehle
561.459.9259
aprilw@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
http://danburyplaza-px.trvlclick.com/
(877) 270 1393

Ridgefield, NY
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

Competitions, Show Jumping

The Stars to Watch at the American Gold Cup CSI4*-W

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Beezie Madden and Coral Reef Via Volo won the American Gold Cup in 2010. Photo by Kenneth Kraus.

Get Your Tickets for an International Show Jumping Showdown

North Salem, NY – September 5, 2013 – The American Gold Cup gets underway on Sept. 11, 2013, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 15, culminating with the iconic event, the $200,000 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W , Presented by Suncast, on the grand prix field of Old Salem Farm. It will be an all-star event and will include an impressive list of show jumping’s who’s who, all focused on winning the American Gold Cup and bringing them one step closer to qualifying for the 2014 World Cup Finals in Lyon, France next spring.

The grass Grand Prix field at Old Salem Farm is known for its difficulty. FEI course designer Alan Wade is certain to build a challenging course that makes full use of the rolling terrain.

“Old Salem is known as the one of our country’s finest facilities,” said the 2012 American Gold Cup winner, Peter Leone, who won aboard Monica Carrera’s Lincourt Gino. “It is one of the most challenging fields in North America.”

Leone, who also won in 1988 with Threes and Sevens, will not compete this year but many international contenders will battle it out for the coveted Gold Cup.

Beezie Madden, the current World Cup Champion, is a logical choice to watch. She was fourth last year with Cortes C and named the Dyer Equestrian Leading Lady rider. Madden has won the American Gold Cup twice, first in 1989 with Northern Magic and again in 2010 with Coral Reef Via Volo. She holds the No.1 position in the Rolex/USEF Show Jumping Ranking List and stands in second place in the Longines World Rankings. Madden is a three-time Olympian and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist. In 2004, she was the first woman in the sport of show jumping to pass the $1 million mark in winnings.

Kent Farrington and Voyeur. Photo by Kenneth Kraus
Kent Farrington and Voyeur. Photo by Kenneth Kraus

Last year’s second-place finisher, Kent Farrington, could certainly get the job done. Farrington is coming off a big win of the World Cup Qualifier at the Hampton Classic. He won the $200,000 CN Performance Grand Prix and the $400,000 CN Reliability Grand Prix – both at Spruce Meadows. Farrington is currently ranked eighth on the Longines World Rankings and third in the Rolex/USEF Ranking List for the U.S. He has never won the American Gold Cup.

Westchester County’s own McLain Ward is a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and is another mega-star to watch at the American Gold Cup. Ward was third at last year’s Gold Cup with the impressive Wurtemburger gray gelding, Antares F. He was fifth at the 2013 World Cup Finals and is currently ranked in fifth place on the Rolex/USEF Ranking List. Ward has said that an American Gold Cup win is something that has eluded him and that he hopes to achieve.

“It’s one of the great competitions of our country,” said Ward about the Gold Cup. Expect to see a spectacular effort from the ever-determined Ward.

Another athlete to watch is Pan American Games Gold Medalist Christine McCrea, who won the Friday American Gold Cup Qualifier in 2012. She won the Gold Cup in 2006 with Vegas and is currently ranked seventh on the Rolex/USEF Ranking List. McCrea has had a fantastic summer competition season with big grand prix wins at HITS Saugerties, Spruce Meadows and Old Salem.

Christine McCrea and Romatovich Take One. Photo by Parker Russell - The Book LLC
Christine McCrea and Romatovich Take One. Photo by Parker Russell – The Book LLC

Confirmed American Gold Cup competitor Margie Engle is one of the most successful show jumping athletes of all time. She has over 200 Grand Prix wins under her belt, has been named AGA Rider of the Year 10 times, has been on more than 20 winning Nations Cup teams and was the 1991 AHSA Equestrian of the Year.  Engle is another good bet in the field of skilled contenders.

The 2013 American Gold Cup list of those confirmed to compete also includes young talent Katie Dinan and Brianne Goutal. Fresh from major Grand Prix wins this summer are Pablo Barrios, Charlie Jayne, Todd Minikus, Paul O’Shea, Leslie Howard and more. It should make for a show jumping event for the record books.

NBC Sports Network will broadcast the $200,000 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W, Presented by Suncast the following week on Sunday, September 22 at 4:30 p.m. EST.

About the American Gold Cup

The American Gold Cup will feature world-class and Olympic athletes, such as current World Cup Show Jumping Champion Beezie Madden and Olympic Gold Medalist McLain Ward. Also confirmed to compete are show jumping mega-stars Reed Kessler, Kent Farrington, Margie Engle, Pan American Games Gold Medalist Christine McCrea and many more, all vying to secure their position at the 2014 FEI World Cup Finals in Lyon, France.

Highlights of the schedule include the $33,000 Don Little Memorial Welcome Stake on Thursday, the $100,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier presented by Double H Farm and Windsor Show Stables on Friday and the $50,000 Hermes Classic on Saturday. The featured event, the coveted $200,000 American Gold Cup, Presented by Suncast, will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2013 and broadcast on NBC Sports Network the following Sunday, September 22, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. EST.

McLain Ward and Antares F. Photo by Parker Russell - The Book LLC
McLain Ward and Antares F. Photo by Parker Russell – The Book LLC

The American Gold Cup will also 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. New this year, the Zone 2 ASPCA Maclay Regional Championships will be held on Saturday in the Old Salem Farm indoor arena.

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 or www.theamericangoldcup.com.

43rd Annual American Gold Cup Fast Facts

What: The $200,000 American Gold Cup FEI World Cup Qualifying Competition CSI4*-W

When: September 11-15, 2013

Where: Old Salem Farm, 190 June Road, North Salem, NY

Hours:
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday with the ASPCA Regional Championships on Saturday afternoon
Sunday: Gates open at 11 a.m. with family activities with the $200,000 American Gold Cup, Presented by Suncast, an FEI World Cup Qualifying Competition CSI4*-W at 2 p.m.

Prize List and Entries: Click here to download your copy of the prize list. Go to www.stadiumjumping.com and www.theamericangoldcup.com for the schedule, entry form and Region 2 East ASPCA/NHSAA Maclay Regional Championship information and entry form.

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 2013 American Gold Cup, Presented by Suncast will be broadcast on NBC Sports Sunday, September 22 at 4:30 p.m. EST.

Tickets:

Weekdays: Admission is free to the public
Saturday and Sunday: Admission is $15 per person, $10 per child 4-12 years and seniors 65+, children 3 and under are free.

Gates open at:
Wednesday – Saturday: 8 a.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.

Tickets are available at the gate and online at www.theamericangoldcup.com.

Jockey Club:

The Jockey Club offers full service gourmet cuisine and beverages for tables of six and eight. Click here to reserve your Jockey Club table. New this year, The American Gold Cup is adding luxury suites for parties of 10 or more on the second floor of the Jockey Club. For more information and to reserve your American Gold Cup luxury suite, contact Matt Morrissey at: matt.morrissey@stadiumjumping.com.

Charity Partners:

JustWorld International
http://www.justworldinternational.org/

ASPCA
http://aspca.org/

Sponsorship Opportunities:

April Wehle
561.459.9259
aprilw@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
http://danburyplaza-px.trvlclick.com/
(877) 270 1393

Ridgefield, NY
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

Competitions, Vaulting

Vaulting Visions to Hold Clinic and Perform at the American Gold Cup CSI4*-W

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Vaulting Visions, the 2012 USEF/AVA Team National Champions, will perform at the American Gold Cup on Saturday and Sunday and hold a vaulting clinic on Saturday. Photo by Lynne Owen VaultingPhotos.com.

North Salem, NY – August 30, 2013 – The 2012 U.S. National Championship Equestrian Vaulting Team, based out of Vaulting Visions in Swedesboro, NJ, will give a demonstration at the American Gold Cup before the $50,000 Hermes Classic on Saturday, Sept. 14 and the $200,000 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W, Presented by Suncast, on Sunday, Sept. 15. They will perform their National Championship Team routine. Several up-and-coming young members will also present their winning individual routines.

In addition, the well-regarded vaulting organization will offer a clinic from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, September 14.

“The purpose of the clinic is to introduce people to the sport of vaulting and to help them understand that, while it looks extremely challenging and risky, it is actually a very safe and easy sport to get into at any level,” said Alison Gieschen, who founded the club twenty years ago and serves as its coach and horse trainer.

“Young children up to older adults can participate in the sport,” Gieschen said. “We teach people drills on a stationary barrel and then they can progress to the horse, if they have some riding or gymnastics background. Even people who have never been on a horse in their whole life can do these exercises, then immediately transfer to the horse.”

The clinic will be an opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to try vaulting. Clinic participants are encouraged to wear stretchy pants to allow for freedom of movement and soft-soled shoes. If they don’t have soft-soled shoes they may wear socks.

“It depends on their fear factor, however; participants are often able in one session to sit on a horse at a walk, trot and canter in all directions – facing forward, backwards, sideways and even up on their knees,” Gieschen said. “It depends on the person and their comfort level.”

Vaulting Visions with Coach Alison Gieschen with Janyck and the team at the USEF/AVA National Championships in Lexington, KY. Photo by Kate Revell VaultingPhotos.com
Vaulting Visions with Coach Alison Gieschen with Janyck and the team at the USEF/AVA National Championships in Lexington, KY. Photo by Kate Revell VaultingPhotos.com

Gieschen has done hundreds of clinics for different types of people, riding groups and non-riding groups, and has very safe teaching processes based on a person’s ability level.

“We just had a group of orphans from Philadelphia, children who have not been off the streets of Philadelphia,” she said. “By the end of the mini-clinic, they were doing things at the canter, and they had never been around horses.”

Gieschen’s 23-year-old daughter Katie has been vaulting since she was a small child. She is currently ranked 11th in the nation.

According to Gieschen, the horses are the most important team members of a vaulting squad. They have to love children, be accepting and have smooth gaits.

“They need three important qualities: temperament, temperament, temperament,” Gieschen said. “It doesn’t matter what size, shape, breed they are. They have to enjoy what they do. We probably try out nearly 50 horses for every one that becomes a vaulting horse.”

Gieschen explained that winning the national title was a major accomplishment for the Vaulting Visions troupe. “It was the first time an east coast team has won the national title in team,” she said. “We are a tiny club from New Jersey and we compete against California teams that do vaulting on a professional level. I’m a teacher and I do this part-time. My kids are not professional athletes; they just come out and work really hard at it.”

The Vaulting Visions clinic at the American Gold Cup is open to 10-15 participants. Vaulting Visions happily accepts donations from participants to keep the club operating. To register for the clinic, email Alison Gieschen at: alison_gieschen@yahoo.com and include your name, age, and contact information.

About the American Gold Cup

The American Gold Cup will feature world-class and Olympic athletes, such as current World Cup Show Jumping Champion Beezie Madden and Olympic Gold Medalist McLain Ward. Also confirmed to compete are show jumping mega-stars Reed Kessler, Kent Farrington, Margie Engle, Pan American Games Gold Medalist Christine McCrea and many more, all vying to secure their position at the 2014 FEI World Cup Finals in Lyon, France.

Highlights of the schedule include the $33,000 Don Little Memorial Welcome Stake on Thursday, the $100,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier presented by Double H Farm and Windsor Show Stables on Friday and the $50,000 Hermes Classic on Saturday. The featured event, the coveted $200,000 American Gold Cup, Presented by Suncast, will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2013 and broadcast on NBC Sports Network the following Sunday, September 22, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. EST.

The American Gold Cup will also 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. New this year, the Zone 2 ASPCA Maclay Regional Championships will be held on Saturday in the Old Salem Farm indoor arena.

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 or www.theamericangoldcup.com.

43rd Annual American Gold Cup Fast Facts

What: The $200,000 American Gold Cup FEI World Cup Qualifying Competition CSI4*-W

When: September 11-15, 2013

Where: Old Salem Farm, 190 June Road, North Salem, NY

Hours:
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday with the ASPCA Regional Championships on Saturday afternoon.
Sunday: Gates open at 11 a.m. with family activities with the The $200,000 American Gold Cup, Presented by Suncast, an FEI World Cup Qualifying Competition CSI4*-W at 2 p.m.

Prize List and Entries: Click here to download your copy of the prize list. Go to www.stadiumjumping.com and www.theamericangoldcup.com for the schedule, entry form and Region 2 East ASPCA/NHSAA Maclay Regional Championship information and entry form.

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 2013 American Gold Cup, Presented by Suncast will be broadcast on NBC Sports Sunday, September 22 at 4:30 p.m. EST.

Tickets:

Weekdays: Admission is free to the public
Saturday and Sunday: Admission is $15 per person, $10 per child 4-12 years and seniors 65+, children 3 and under are free.

Gates open at:
Wednesday – Saturday: 8 a.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.

Tickets are available at the gate and online at www.theamericangoldcup.com.

Jockey Club:

The Jockey Club offers full service gourmet cuisine and beverages for tables of six and eight. Click here to reserve your Jockey Club table. New this year, The American Gold Cup is adding luxury suites for parties of 10 or more on the second floor of the Jockey Club. For more information and to reserve your American Gold Cup luxury suite, contact Matt Morrissey at: matt.morrissey@stadiumjumping.com.

Charity Partners:

JustWorld International
http://www.justworldinternational.org/

ASPCA
http://aspca.org/

Sponsorship Opportunities:

April Wehle
561.459.9259
aprilw@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
http://danburyplaza-px.trvlclick.com/
(877) 270 1393

Ridgefield, NY
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

Competitions, Show Jumping

Tickets for Sale Online for the American Gold Cup CSI4*-W

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North Salem, NY – August 17, 2013 – Tickets are now for sale online for the Saturday and Sunday events of the 2013 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W to be held at scenic Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for children 12 years of age and under (children under 3 get in free) and $10 for seniors (over 65). Wednesday through Friday the American Gold Cup competition is free to the public.

For tickets, go to: www.theamericangoldcup.com.

On Saturday, the gates open at 8 a.m. for events that begin at 8 a.m. sharp. The Saturday featured event is the $50,000 Hermes Jumper Classic at 2 p.m. in the Grand Prix Ring.

The gates open at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Many family activities are planned on Sunday, including face painting and pony rides. The hugely popular JustWorld Horseless Horse Show begins at noon.

On Saturday and Sunday, the work of Roberto Dutesco will be on exhibit at the American Gold Cup. Dutesco’s collection, The Wild Horses of Sable Island, is one of the longest running photography exhibitions in New York City. The haunting and beautiful photographs chronicle the lives of 400 feral horses on an island over 100 miles off the coast of Nova Scotia.

Click here for more information about Robert Dutesco and The Wild Horses of Sable Island.

Not to be missed is the main event which gets underway on Sunday at 2 p.m., the $200,000 American Gold Cup Grand Prix CSI4*-W presented by Suncast. Find your seat early for some of our country’s very best in exciting outdoor international show jumping competition.

To enjoy the American Gold Cup in grand style, book your VIP table in the Jockey Club today. Take pleasure in full-service catered gourmet cuisine and beverages with the best view of the Grand Prix Ring.

Click here to reserve your table in the Jockey Club.

New this year – reserve a luxury suite for parties of 10 or more and enjoy the American Gold Cup in grand style. Contact Matt Morrissey for details and reservations at matt.morrissey@stadiumjumping.com.

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. New this year, the Zone 2 ASPCA Maclay Regional Championships will be held on Saturday in the Old Salem Farm indoor arena. The featured event, the coveted $200,000 American Gold Cup, Presented by Suncast, will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2013, and broadcast on NBC Sports Network the following Sunday, September 22, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. EST.

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 or www.theamericangoldcup.com.

43rd Annual American Gold Cup Fast Facts

What: The $200,000 American Gold Cup FEI World Cup Qualifying Competition CSI4*-W

When: September 11-15, 2013

Where: Old Salem Farm, 190 June Road, North Salem, NY

Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily with the ASPCA Regional Championships on Saturday night.

Prize List and Entries: Click here to download your copy of the prize list. Go to www.stadiumjumping.com and www.theamericangoldcup.com for the schedule, entry form and Region 2 East ASPCA/NHSAA Maclay Regional Championship information and entry form.

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 2013 American Gold Cup, Presented by Suncast will be broadcast on NBC Sports Sunday, September 22 at 4:30 p.m. EST.

Tickets:

Weekdays: Admission is free to the public
Saturday and Sunday: Admission is $15 per person, $10 per child 4-12 years and seniors 65+, children 3 and under are free.

Gates open at:
Wednesday – Saturday: 8 a.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.

Tickets are available at the gate and online at www.theamericangoldcup.com.

Jockey Club:

The Jockey Club offers full service gourmet cuisine and beverages for tables of six and eight. Click here to reserve your Jockey Club table. New this year, The American Gold Cup is adding luxury suites for parties of 10 or more on the second floor of the Jockey Club. For more information and to reserve your American Gold Cup luxury suite, contact Matt Morrissey at: matt.morrissey@stadiumjumping.com.

Charity Partners:

JustWorld International
http://www.justworldinternational.org/

ASPCA
http://aspca.org/

Sponsorship Opportunities:

April Wehle
561.459.9259
aprilw@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
http://danburyplaza-px.trvlclick.com/
(877) 270 1393

Ridgefield, NY
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

Hunter/Equitation, Phelps Media Group, Show Jumping

American Gold Cup Adds New Competitions, Increased Prize Money and World-Ranking Points

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Peter Leone won the 2012 American Gold Cup aboard Monica Carrera’s Lincourt Gino.  Photo by Parker Russell The Book LLC.

North Salem, NY – June 4, 2013 – The American Gold Cup organizers, Stadium Jumping and Old Salem Farm, are pleased to announce three major changes to the 2013 schedule of events.  Competitors will notice increased prize money and the addition of a fourth World-Ranking Class. Slated for Thursday, September 12, 2013, the 1.45m Jumper Class will now be a sanctioned FEI ranking event with $33,000 in prize money.  On Saturday, September 14, the 1.50m Jumper Classic will be a $50,000 class, raised from its $35,000 level in 2012. Rounding out the prestigious line up of competitions will be the featured competition on September 14, the ASPCA Maclay Zone 2 Regional Finals.

This year, the exciting, technically challenging and highly-contested $200,000 American Gold Cup Grand Prix will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2013. Organizers have elected to honor the tradition and continue to offer no entry fees for qualified horse and rider combinations. The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) has designated the $200,000 American Gold Cup Grand Prix as a CSI 4*-W World Cup Qualifier, making the event of utmost importance for riders aspiring to compete at the 2014 World Cup Finals to be held in Lyon, France.

“The American Gold Cup holds a very special place in the sport of Show Jumping in North America,” said Michael Morrissey, president of Stadium Jumping. “As an organizer it is truly rewarding to have the opportunity to offer more to our riders, fans and supporters and to create a truly marquee, internationally recognized show jumping event that North America can be proud to call its own.”

“The pairing of the Gold Cup and Old Salem Farm is truly the best of all worlds for competitors, fans and most importantly the horses,” noted Frank Madden, trainer at Old Salem Farm. “Old Salem Farm has created a world-class, incredibly horse-friendly venue and the Stadium Jumping team delivers well-organized and well-thought out competition management. Together, they create an exceptional and well-rounded event.”

“It’s one of the great competitions of our country,” said two-time Olympic Gold Medalist McLain Ward, who admits the Gold Cup is a competition whose trophy has eluded him. “We believe what’s been done at Old Salem Farm in terms of the renovations and improvements is pretty special.”

Also new this year at the 2013 American Gold Cup, the ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay Regional Finals for Zone 2 will be held on Saturday in the Old Salem Farm indoor arena. The competitive class will be comprised of Zone 2’s top junior riders. They will compete for the opportunity to qualify for the prestigious ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay Finals at the Alltech National Horse Show in Lexington, KY, in early November.

“Old Salem Farm is a great venue for the Maclay Regionals,” said Mason Phelps Jr., President of the National Horse Show Association. “Holding the highly competitive Zone 2 Regionals during the coveted American Gold Cup will provide the perfect backdrop and take the event to a whole new level. The National Horse Show Association is very pleased with this development.”

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.  New this year, the Zone 2 ASPCA Maclay Regional Championships will be held on Saturday in the Old Salem Farm indoor arena. The featured event, the coveted $200,000 American Gold Cup, will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2013 and broadcast on NBC Sports Network the following Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 4:30 pm EST.

Old Salem Farm is located an hour north of New York City, boasts a state-of-the-art stabling facility, historic pristine grass Grand Prix field and outstanding competition and schooling arenas, all of which is 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 or www.theamericangoldcup.com.

2013 American Gold Cup Fast Facts

What: The $200,000 American Gold Cup FEI World Cup Qualifying Competition CSI4*-W

When: September 11-15, 2013

Where: Old Salem Farm, 190 June Road, North Salem, NY

Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily with the ASPCA Regional Championships on Saturday night.

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.stadiumjumping.com

Television: The 2013 American Gold Cup will air on NBC Sports Network Sunday, September 22 at 4:30 p.m. EST.

Charity Partners:

JustWorld International
http://www.justworldinternational.org/

ASPCA
http://aspca.org/

Sponsorship Opportunities:

April Wehle
561.459.9259
aprilw@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.

Management:
Stadium Jumping, Inc
STADIUM JUMPING INC.: Corporate Office
1301 Sixth Ave. West, Suite 406
Bradenton, FL 34205
Tel: 941-744-5465
Fax: 941-744-0874

Stadium Jumping
www.stadiumjumping.com

Old Salem Farm
http://www.oldsalemfarm.net/horse-shows

American Gold Cup Media Inquiries:
Phelps Media Group International
Mason Phelps
mpjr@phelpmediagroup.com
Carrie Wirth
cw@phelpsmediagroup.com
561-753-3389
www.phelpsmediagroup.com

Phelps Media Group, Show Jumping

NBC Sports Network to Air the 2013 American Gold Cup

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North Salem, New York – May 20, 2013 – Stadium Jumping, Inc. and Old Salem Farm announced today that the 43rd annual American Gold Cup Grand Prix, a CSI4*-World Cup Qualifying competition, will air on NBC Sports Network in a one hour presentation on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 4:30 pm ET. The televised event will provide national high-profile exposure for the event, the sport of show jumping and highlight Westchester County and Old Salem Farm as premier equestrian sports destinations.

“Last year it was an all-star cast,” said Michael Morrissey, president of Stadium Jumping and American Gold Cup organizer. “We wanted everyone to have a good experience and go away thinking this was the climax of the season. We feel we really accomplished that. This year, we are particularly excited to share The American Gold Cup in this incredible venue to a national television audience.”

“NBC Sports Network’s coverage offers a rare opportunity for sponsors and advertisers to reach an incredibly large, mainstream audience,” continued Morrissey. “We encourage interested sponsors and advertisers to contact us about this unique marketing opportunity.”

“The American Gold Cup is a prestigious equestrian event and we are happy to provide coverage to our viewers on NBC Sports Network,” said Mike Perman, Vice President, Programming, NBC Sports Group.

Following last year’s enormous success, Old Salem Farm in New York’s Westchester County, will again serve as the picturesque setting for the American Gold Cup.  Old Salem Farm offers state-of-the-art facilities surrounded by 120 gorgeous acres. In 2012, the North American Riders Group (NARG) named The American Gold Cup one of the Top 25 Best Horse Shows in North America. The owners at Old Salem have made many renovations over the past few years to create one of the most extraordinary show facilities in the world.

The American Gold Cup scheduled for September 11-15, 2013 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.  New this year, 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 15, 2013 and broadcast on NBC Sports Network the following Sunday, September 22, 2013.

For further information, visit: www.stadiumjumping.com or www.theamericangoldcup.com.

43rd Annual American Gold Cup Fast Facts

What: The $200,000 American Gold Cup FEI World Cup Qualifying Competition CSI4*-W

When: September 11-15, 2013

Where: Old Salem Farm, 190 June Road, North Salem, NY

Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily with the ASPCA Regional Championships on Saturday night.

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.stadiumjumping.com

Television: The 2013 American Gold Cup will air on NBC Sports Network Sunday, September 22 at 4:30 p.m. EST.

Charity Partners:

JustWorld International
http://www.justworldinternational.org/

ASPCA
http://aspca.org/

Sponsorship Opportunities:

April Wehle
561.459.9259
aprilw@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.

Management:
Stadium Jumping, Inc
STADIUM JUMPING INC.: Corporate Office
1301 Sixth Ave. West, Suite 406
Bradenton, FL 34205
Tel: 941-744-5465
Fax: 941-744-0874

Stadium Jumping
www.stadiumjumping.com

Old Salem Farm
http://www.oldsalemfarm.net/horse-shows

American Gold Cup Media Inquiries:
Phelps Media Group International
Mason Phelps
mpjr@phelpmediagroup.com
Carrie Wirth
cw@phelpsmediagroup.com
561-753-3389
www.phelpsmediagroup.com

Awards, Competitions, Events, Phelps Media Group, Show Jumping

Dyer Equestrian Leading Lady Rider Award at American Gold Cup Goes to Olympian Beezie Madden

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LeeAnne Colamarino and Erin Krasner award Beezie Madden the Dyer Equestrian Leading Lady Rider Award. Photo by Parker/Russell-The Book LLC

North Salem, NY – September 28, 2012 – Beezie Madden earned the Dyer Equestrian Leading Lady Rider Award at the American Gold Cup. With Cortes “C,” Madden clinched the award by earning fourth place in both the $50,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier and another fourth place prize in the $200,000 American Gold Cup.

Madden certainly deserves the honors. She is a three-time Olympian and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist. She is the winner of multiple Grand Prix events, including the American Gold Cup. In 2004, Madden was the first woman in the sport of show jumping to pass the one million dollar mark in winnings.

Equestrian LLC, a retailer of premium equestrian apparel for women and children, introduces a fresh, fashion forward approach to the equestrian market while maintaining the heritage that defines equestrian sport. The name Dyer was inspired by the founders’ first horses, Dylan and Ernie. It was those first horses that brought Dyer’s founders, LeeAnne Colamarino and Erin Krasner, together and cultivated their love of equestrian sport and equestrian fashions. Dyer offers high fashion garments that focus on fit, cutting edge fabric technologies and strategically placed details designed to enhance the functionality of the garment.

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Awards, Competitions, Events, Phelps Media Group, Show Jumping

Olympian Reed Kessler Awarded Parlanti Leading Rider at American Gold Cup

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Parlanti Leading Rider Reed Kessler and Mika. Photo by Parker/Russell-The Book LLC

North Salem, NY – September 27, 2012 – Parlanti Custom Riding Boots was pleased to present the American Gold Cup Leading Rider Award to Reed Kessler. The award honors included a pair of boots from the popular Parlanti Passion line of products.

Reed Kessler is more than deserving of accolades and this special award at the American Gold Cup. Kessler, at only 18 years old, was the youngest person in show jumping history to compete in the Olympic Games when she participated in the 2012 Olympic Games aboard her mare Cylana. With nearly 40 show jumping wins since 2009, including the US Show Jumping National Championship, Kessler is one of the most important talents in the show jumping arena today.

At the American Gold Cup Kessler earned a fourth place prize in the $7,500 1.40 and a fifth place in the $35,000 Double H Farm Jumper Championship both aboard Onisha and second place in the $50,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier and 10th in the $200,000 American Gold Cup riding Mika.

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*Featured/Spotlights, Competitions, Events, Phelps Media Group, Show Jumping

Peter Leone and Lincourt Gino Make History at the American Gold Cup

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On Friday Leone and Gino were third in the $50,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier. Photo by Julien Lecomte

Wellington, FL – September 24, 2012 – Peter Leone and Monica Carrera’s Lincourt Gino received a huge ovation from the spectators as the only horse and rider team to go double clear around Steve Stephen’s challenging long and short tracks around the rolling terrain of the Old Salem Grand Prix field in the American Gold Cup. It was Leone’s second American Gold Cup win; in 1988 he won the prize aboard the amazing American Quarter Horse, Threes and Sevens.

Leone’s clean jump-off round (44.050 seconds) placed him ahead of Kent Farrington, who came in second riding Voyeur with a time of 41.630 seconds with four faults in the second round. McLain Ward, riding Antares F, claimed third place with a time of 42.00 seconds with four faults in round two, while Beezie Madden, riding Cortes C, earned the fourth place ribbon with a time of 43.140 seconds, also with four faults in the jump-off.

“It felt good to be in the jump-off with three of the best riders in America, three of the best riders in the world,” said Leone.

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*Featured/Spotlights, Competitions, Events, Hunter/Equitation, Phelps Media Group, Show Jumping

American Gold Cup Wrap-up: $200,000 AGC Title Goes to Peter Leone and Lincourt Gino

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Peter Leone and Lincourt Gino claimed the $200,000 American Gold Cup. Photos by Parker/Russell the Book LLC

North Salem, NY — September 22, 2012 — Peter Leone, aboard Lincourt Gino, sailed to the win as the only double clear horse and rider combination in the starting field of 29 at the $200,000 American Gold Cup at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, on Sunday, Sept. 16.

Leone’s clean round (44.050 seconds) placed him ahead of Kent Farrington, who came in second riding Voyeur with a time of 41.630 seconds with four faults in the second round. McLain Ward, riding Antares F, claimed third place with a time of 42.00 seconds with four faults in round two, while Beezie Madden, riding Cortes C, earned the fourth place ribbon with a time of 43.140 seconds, also with four faults in the jump-off.

Leone, an Olympic silver medalist, rode third in the jump-off and said his strategy was to see how it unfolded as Madden and Farrington took to the course before him and how he would use that information to keep Ward, the fourth rider, at bay.

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