Derek Peterson’s Lazaro and Jordan Coyne won last year’s $25,000 Barry Lane Classic. Flashpoint Photography.
One month out and the countdown is on for the Atlanta Fall Classic!
The Atlanta Fall Classic is set to kick off November 6th to the 17th, and the Classic Company is pleased to announce that the prize list is online at classiccompany.com!
Held at the Georgia International Horse Park, home to the 1996 Olympics, riders have the opportunity to compete in the Olympic arena and ride for some of the top prize money offered this fall. With more than 300,000 in prize money offered, world-class stabling and arenas, top show management staff and a division for everyone in your barn, there is no better place to be in November. From the jumper ring to the short stirrup arena, each competition ring is highly decorated and staffed with top-notch, friendly professional show staff. “We are looking forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new ones!” said Bob Bell, President of Classic Company.
The $45,000 Cedar Street Advisors Grand Prix kicks off the high-stakes action Week I and the $45,000 EMO Grand Prix wraps up the two weeks of top show competition. With a class for everyone from cross rails to grand prix, this is where you need to show. “There’s such a great amount of prize money here for the amateurs, we always come and bring a barn full with us,” said Holly Bachor, Barn Manager for David Jennings’ Full Circle Farm.
On the schedule:
It may be fall, but there’s still a lot of green in Atlanta… cash, that is. Both weeks I and II offer the $10,000 Welcome Class and the $1,500 Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic. Week I offers the $25,000 Barry Lane Jumper Classics and the $5,000 1.40 meter High Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic. Week II raises the cash bar and offers the $10,000 NHJL Junior/AO 1.40 meter class and the meter 1.15 $10,000 NAL Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic.
Don’t worry, hunters – Classic Company has you covered too! Each week the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby takes place and the $10,000 International Hunter Derby is scheduled for Week II. A host of classics take place both weeks and even include a Short Stirrup Hunter Classic for those young equestrians who have their sites on the big derbies one day.
The coveted National Classic Equitation Finals will take place Week I in the covered arena Friday night. The top ribbon winners in the Classic Company Equitation classes are invited to compete in this prestigious Finals competition that highlights the up and coming talent in the sport of show jumping. Besides winning top honors in the National Classic Equitation Championship Finals, the winning rider and his or her trainer will receive beautiful letterman jackets. As November approaches riders will be notified if they have qualified.
Did you qualify? The Classic Company website will be updated some time this week so be sure to check your standings. Letters to qualifiers will be in the mail soon.
Raising the bar in the VIP Tent
Hard to believe, but the entire Classic VIP experience overlooking the Olympic Grand Prix Arena has been upgraded. There is a very limited amount of tables and besides the best seating, complete with heaters in case the fall chill sets in, check out the new menu:
Week One: Saturday – Grand Prix BBQ: * Whole Pig, Roasted and Barbequed Pulled on Site * BBQ Grilled Chicken Breasts * Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob, Creamy Cole Slaw, Corn Bread Muffins Desserts: Assorted Cookies and Brownies
Week Two: Friday – International Hunter Derby Chef’s Carving Station: * Roasted Turkey Breast * Jack Daniels Top Round of Beef * Smashed Garlic Potatoes, Creamy Sweet Potato Mash, Green Bean Almondine Desserts: Pumpkin Pie Mousse, Chocolate Pecan Pie and Martinis
Week Two: Saturday – Grand Prix Surf and Turf Kabobs Grilled on Site * Montreal Seasoned Beef Tips, Sweet Onions, Bell Pepper, Sweet Onion * Teriyaki Chicken, Red Onions, Pineapple, Red Pepper Grilled Citrus Shrimp, Lemons, Limes, Oranges * Vegetable Kabobs, Assorted Vegetables Wild Rice Pilaf Grilled Fall Vegetables Desserts: Assortment of Proof’s Posh Puddings, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, Banana, Key Lime
Every table receives two complimentary bottles of wine and there is a cash bar available. Dinner tables are $400 per seating and seat 8. Single seats are available at $50 each.
It’s not too late to enjoy the last Classic Show of the year. There is always something for everyone at Classic Company shows and the Classic Atlanta Fall Shows are no exception. So make sure to bring everyone to the International Horse Park for the Atlanta Fall Classic and enjoy Classic Company’s world class customer service, beautifully decorated rings, big prize money, great events and fun for all!
Enter online and for free using HORSESHOWSONLINE.COM. The Classic Company introduced the new online entry system in time for Charleston and many exhibitors have already experienced the ease of entries online with no hustle and no rush to the post office and NO ADDED FEES – just entries made easy!
HORSESHOWSONLINE.COM allows you to not only sign up for the shows, but you can also see orders of go, how many, ring schedules and complete results. Credit card information is completely secure and encrypted. This may be the easiest way to sign up for a show. And for a limited time, the service is completely free. Yes, free.
The Classic Company team looks forward to seeing you at the ring in Conyers and by the way… pssst… only 95 days until Pensacola… what are you doing this winter? The Classic Company and Gulf Coast Classic Company are going to the beach! Join them on the Gulf of Mexico for the best in show jumping action!
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 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