The covered arena is home to Saturday night grand prix at the Escambia County Equestrian Center in Pensacola. Flashpoint Photography.
The Classic Company has cancelled the Jacksonville Winter Classic scheduled for January 21-25, 2015.
“It is with much regret that I am cancelling the Jacksonville Winter Classic,” said Bob Bell, President of Classic Company. “We have had giant concerns of running a single show after the new facility management could only accommodate only one of our weeks,” said Bell. “That fact, coupled with the improvements scheduled to be made in the footing and the planned addition of schooling rings, made us decide to cancel and re-organize for 2016,” he added. “We are committed to producing a top-quality show and hope that everyone will show with us at the Jacksonville Winter Classic in January 2016,” he said.
The next Classic Company show will be in Pensacola, set to kick off January 7th through the 15th at the Escambia County Fairgrounds. The show is in its fourth year. Riders give it rave reviews and attribute their winter show success to the ‘jump start’ they get in Pensacola along the Gulf of Mexico.
The Classic Company’s philosophy is to offer an event for every level of rider and horse. From Lead line to Olympic level grand prix competition, from seasoned veteran horse and rider team to a first time horse show experience, Classic Company offers competition that provides the competitor substantial prize money, award-winning facilities and courses, quality competition and the best customer service in the industry. Top competition with an emphasis on southern hospitality is a hallmark of The Classic Company.
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 www.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 lisa@classiccompany.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
AA Hunters and grand prix will be offered at the Jacksonville Winter Classic January 21-25, 2015. Flashpoint Photography.
The Classic Company is pleased to announce that it will be adding another week to its roster of award winning shows January 21-25, 2015 at the world renowned Jacksonville Equestrian Center in Jacksonville, Florida. “We are excited to be adding the Jacksonville Winter Classic to our schedule and know that the facility and class offerings will draw many of the top riders in the country to the Equestrian Center,” said Bob Bell, President of Classic Company. “In 2015 we will add at least one week, possibly two, and then three or four weeks in 2016,” he added. There are four barns that together offer more than 400 permanent 10′ x 10′ stalls. Barn A has 12 attached wash stalls and the other three barns offer four covered, attached wash stalls. All stalls have water and electric and are well built and maintained with your horse’s comfort and safety as a priority. There are 78 fully equipped RV spots, meandering riding trails and two outside all weather rings plus a warm up ring that complement the spectacular indoor stadium which seats more than 3,000. There are also plans for installing additional outside rings this summer. The Jacksonville Winter Classic will replace the former Jacksonville shows previously held in Green Cove Springs.
“This series has been on SMG’s radar for multiple years. We recognize the quality that Bob [Bell] brings to equestrian events and the positive impact that they have on the communities in which they are held. The City has made a great investment in this facility and it is exciting to anticipate the exposure that Jacksonville will receive from the broader equestrian community,” said Lesa Williams, SMG National Equestrian Director. “We are so proud to be the home of this new circuit. These are the type of quality, nationally recognized events that we strive to bring to our network of Equestrian Facilities,” she added. Bell said, “I’m looking forward to working with SMG and the Equestrian Center staff as we look to grow this Circuit over the years.”
Bob Bell bids farewell to the Southeast Medal Finals
Bob Bell has co-produced the Southeast Medal Finals in conjunction with James Lala for the past two years. “Given the fact that we will be adding another circuit to the Classic Company calendar, adding events to all of our other shows, including the Gulf Coast Winter Classics, and are currently evaluating international show management opportunities, we will no longer be part of the Southeast Medal Finals’ production team,” said Bob Bell, President of the Classic Company and Gulf Coast Classic Company. “The Southeast Medal Finals is a fantastic show and we are proud to have been a part of its inception and first two years. The show continues to grow in popularity and we wish James Lala and his team the best this year,” he added.
“We’re very excited about our new Jacksonville Winter Classic,” commented Lisa Engel, Director of Public Relations, Sponsorship and Marketing. “We anticipate the show to attract more than a thousand competitors heading to the other Florida shows and en route to Pensacola and Gulfport since we will offer AA hunters, jumpers, grand prix and Derbies all at the best indoor stadium in Florida,” she added. “Jacksonville has so much to offer! The Equestrian Center is just miles from world class golf, beaches, downtown concerts, sporting events, shopping and excellent restaurants. The facility offers the indoor stadium which has excellent footing, permanent restrooms, concessions, Wi-Fi and a very nice RV area with water and electric hook ups. There are three outside rings and plans for additional arenas this summer. With its close proximity to the interstate, easy accessibility to the regional airport and Jacksonville International Airport, more than 400 permanent stalls and lodging partners just down the road, the Jacksonville Winter Classic will be the perfect place to show en route to the Gulf Coast Winter Classics in Pensacola and Gulfport.”
“We have already partnered with the Holiday Inn Express and Suites as well as the Fairfield Inn this January,” she added. “We recommend that you secure your rooms as soon as possible because this show is going to be big!” she said.
For those looking to sponsor the new Jacksonville Winter Classic, please contact Lisa Engel at 908.310.6248 or by email at lisa@classiccompany.com.
Devin Ryan and Chantilly at the Atlanta Spring Classic. Flashpoint Photography.
ON DECK!
The ABCs of Showing!
Atlanta to the Beach to Charleston!
The Atlanta Summer Classic is set to kick off on June 11 and will run through the 22nd. After that, pack up the sun screen and towels, because we’re heading to the beach and Charleston, South Carolina!
So make sure you reserved your stalls at the Georgia International Horse Park and contact stabling at info@classiccompany.com. Then, book your condo for the Charleston Summer Classic.
The Line Up!
World Class Olympic Course Designers Manuel Esparza, Week I and Steve Stephens, Week II will design the jumper classes and grand prix courses at the home of the 1996 Olympic Games and the venue for the Atlanta Summer Classic, the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, Georgia.
The Atlanta Summer Classic welcomes the best hunter judges in the country and will feature Susie Schoellkopf, Sue Ashe, Mindy Coleman and Jim Henson Week I while Week II welcomes Frank Willard, Mike Rosser, Betsy Perry and Marlene Thomas.
The Atlanta Summer Classic starts with the USHJA’s Emerging Athletes Program June 9 through 15. The Zone 4 Town Hall meeting takes place on June 11 as well as the “Just Ask” Clinic with renowned horsewomen, trainers and judges Sue Ashe and Susie Schoellkopf.
While the Classic Company offers a competition for everyone, some highlights of Week I offer jumper competitors the $15,000 Open Jumper Welcome Class, the $5,000 Futures Class and the $35,000 UlcerGard Grand Prix.
Julie Curtin and Rainbow Row competed in the USHJA National Hunter Derby at the 2013 Atlanta Summer Classic. Flashpoint Photography.
For the hunters, don’t miss the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby, the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby and Hunter Classics for every hunter section. Add the $7,100 Open Hunter section, the $6,000 Green Hunter Section and the $6,000 Amateur Hunter Section. There is also a $7,500 Pony Hunter Section.
Before getting into Week II, USHJA Zone 4 Clinic Series is pleased to offer a Horsemanship Clinic with respected horseman and USEF “R” Judge Pat Bostwick on Monday, June 16. This is a free clinic offered to USHJA Zone 4 members.
Pat Bostwick has trained horses and riders on the National stage and also at the local level. Pat feels lucky to have worked with and for some great horsemen and women over the years. His philosophy is that you can always learn something new. The clinic will focus on the basics, foundation, and maintenance of a good working position for Hunters, Jumpers, and Equitation.
The Clinic will be filled on a first come first served basis with 30 open positions. Auditors are welcome and encouraged. To reserve a spot and schedule ride times, contact clinic coordinator Janet McCarroll at 228-669-2687 or gcclassic@aol.com.
Week II offers the $2,500 USHJA Hunter Classic, the Emerson Burr Program for Pony Riders, the $15,000 Welcome Class, the $5,000 Futures Class, the $35,000 Antares Sellier Grand Prix and the Atlanta Cup Equitation Classic for Horses.
Friday night is the celebrated Outback Steakhouse Charity Dinner and will feature a $10,000 Six Bar Class as the entertainment for the evening!
To wrap up two great weeks of showing, the Classic Company will award the Grand Puba Junior Hunter Championship Sunday of Week II.
So what are you waiting for? Reserve your stalls now for top competition at the Olympic venue in Conyers, Georgia!
In other news… show-cation!
Did you book your beach condo? The Show-cation destination is coming up at the Charleston Summer Classic which starts July 8 through 19. Beach front condos a few minutes from the show grounds are where the riders stay, so don’t miss out on the best show-cation of your life! Bring the family, friends, dogs and horses! Minutes from the beach and only a short drive to historic Charleston, this is the show that offers something for everyone from fishing to kayaking, to shopping to wave jumping, from walk-trot to weekly grand prix and hunter derbies. This is your Show-cation destination!
Anyone who has shown with the Classic Company knows what sets them apart from the rest: Classic Shows are FUN! Friday night exhibitor parties, Saturday night grand prix, complimentary ringside Saturday pizza and luncheons all with the exhibitor in mind! And remember, Classic Company does not charge extra office fees for credit card transactions nor is there a scratch or add fee! Classic Company wants to make your showing experience the best ever!
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 www.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 lisa@classiccompany.com.
Stay up to date: Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter!
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
