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The Mississippi Gulf Coast Winter Classics Entry Closing Date On Deck

Devin Ryan is a regular in the Gulf Coast Winter Classic Winner’s Circle. Flashpoint Photography.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Winter Classic is set to kick off on February 5 and entries are due January 15!  That’s right – you need to get those entries in now to avoid late fees and get your stalls for the best horse showing experience of your life!  If you haven’t reserved your lodging, you need to “jump” on that now!

The Gulf Coast Classic Company is pleased to announce the return of its Official Show Lodging Partners through Equestrian Connections.  Hotel properties range from Best Western to Hilton to Marriott brands. For the best rates, click here and secure your blue ribbon accommodations for the 2014 Gulf Coast Classic show season.

And for those looking for beachfront accommodations, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Winter Classic Circuit is pleased to announce its newest lodging partner, South Beach Biloxi Hotel and Suites.  This is the only luxury hotel located directly on the beach in Biloxi and with that ideal location comes the daily breathtaking sunsets, ocean views, and the best personalized service complete with all the amenities to make your stay a winner.  Spacious suites range from 450 to 1,500 square feet and ocean breezes accompany each suite on your own private terrace. Catch an amazing sunset or watch the sun rise – right from your suite with floor to ceiling windows or from your spacious terrace.

For busy horsemen and women, complimentary Wi-Fi, parking, concierge services, fitness center and two restaurants will fit your active lifestyle.  The beach side pool with bar service and an expansive sun deck is just what you need to unwind after a busy week of horse showing.

The South Beach Biloxi Hotel and Suites will round out your show experience, so be sure to book your rooms early!  Visit the Gulf Coast Winter Classic’s lodging page and reserve your room today.  Make sure to tell them that you’re horse showing at the Gulf Coast Winter Classic!

February 5 kicks off the sixteenth annual Gulf Coast Winter Classic Show Circuit and offers exhibitors extensive class offerings as well as more than one million dollars in prize money and awards over six weeks.  The show offers brand new barns with 400 extra stalls this winter, the best grand prix turf field in the country, ten minutes to beach side accommodations, dining, boating and shopping, International and National Hunter Derbies, and more jumper classes with plenty of prize money to go around!  Don’t forget: the complimentary rider lounges complete with restrooms, heat, tables and chairs and TVs are adjacent to the grand prix and hunter rings.  The RV parking provides everything you need to keep your mobile home in top shape.

The Gulf Coast Classic Company provides its signature parties at least twice a week and the Mississippi Gulf Coast offers world class entertainment, concerts, dining and gambling.  “Our motto is ‘come for the show and stay for the fun’,” said Janet McCarroll, Show Coordinator.  “No one leaves disappointed,” said Bob Bell, President of Classic Company and Gulf Coast Classic Show Producer.  “We offer the best horse showing experience at a fraction of the cost of other show companies at the best facilities in the most desirable location on the water each winter,” he said. “And we’re offering more than a million dollars in prize money and awards this winter,” he added, “so come on down!”

The schedule this winter offers weekly USHJA National Hunter Derby & Classics and an International Hunter Derby Week 5.  Some highlights include:

Week 1  $5,000 Welcome – $25,000 Grand Prix
Week 2  $25,000 Welcome – $35,000 Grand Prix
Week 3  $25,000 Welcome – $50,000 Grand Prix
Week 4  $25,000 Welcome – $50,000 Grand Prix
Week 5  $25,000 Welcome – $77,000 Grand Prix, $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby
Week 6  $5,000 Welcome – $25,000 Grand Prix, Plus Rodeo

The Mississippi Gulf Coast is easily accessible by trailer or plane.  The airport is no more than a twenty minute drive to the show grounds which are located directly off the interstate.  Some of the competitors even rent beach front homes when showing at the Gulf Coast Winter Classic shows.

There is never a credit card fee charged by the show office and never an add/scratch fee – you pay only for what you show in!  Make the Mississippi Gulf Coast Winter Classic your showing destination this winter. Come for the show and stay for the fun!

The Gulf Coast Classic Company and the Classic Company is a USHJA’s Members Choice Award winner, recognized for producing top quality show jumping events in the United States.  Together, they offer the best exhibitor-friendly, top quality hunter jumper events each winter.  Please visit them at www.gulfcoastclassiccompany.com and 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

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