Carolyn Aurand and Eternal Optimist won last year’s first round in the $25,000 Barry Lane Jumper Classic.
Time flies when you’re having fun! The Atlanta Fall Classic will be celebrating its 20th anniversary November 4-15 at the Georgia International Horse Park, home of the 1996 Olympic Games. The prize list is online, so be sure to visit horseshowsonline.com and enter for free now! This is a big year for the Classic Company at the Atlanta Fall Classic and you are invited to join in the festivities.
JUMPERS!
The $25,000 Barry Lane Jumper Classic takes place Week I starting Friday with the $5,000 Barry Lane Classic, then Saturday with the $10,000 Barry Lane Classic, and wraps up Sunday with the second installment of the $10,000 Jumper Classic. Sunday, Week II, offers the $10,000 Child Adult Jumper Classic. The Jr. Amateur 1.40 Classics are offered both weeks as well as the $7,500 Horseflight Open Welcome Thursday nights as a prelude to the Saturday night $35,000 Grand Prix, presented by EMO, both Weeks I and II.
HUNTERS!
Although not listed on the prize list, the Hunter Breeding class WILL be held Friday mornings Week I and II. This class is double judged so be sure to enter now.
The $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derbies take place both Weeks I and II and the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby takes place Friday evening, Week II. The $1,000 USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Challenge takes place each week as well as the Take II Thoroughbred Hunter Division.
The Atlanta Fall Classic is offering plenty of prize money for the Pony Hunters, the Junior Hunters, the Amateur Owners, the High Performance Working Hunters, and the list goes on. Check the prize list for all the hunter offerings.
NATIONAL CLASSIC EQUITATION FINALS!
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. There is no entry fee for those qualified for the Finals competition and besides winning top honors in the National Classic Equitation Championship Finals, the winning rider and his or her trainer will receive the coveted letter man jackets.
Friday, Week I, the National Classic Equitation qualifiers compete and the top six ribbon winners are invited to return for the Finals which take place that evening under the covered, spacious arena.
Did you qualify? Click here to see if your name is on the list. Time is of the essence, so be sure to call the office at 843.768.5503 if you have any questions.
EMO EQUITATION CLASSICS!
The EMO Equitation Classics take place Week I and the EMO National Classic Equitation Championship Finals take center stage Week II.
CELEBRATE IN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE WEEK II!
The EMO Equitation Finals, the Zone 4 Finals, the EMO National Classic Equitation Championship, and the Classic Company Circuit Awards, Presented by Practical Horseman, round out the two weeks of the Atlanta Fall Classic. The Zone 4 HOTY Finals Classes and/or sections are open to all competitors residing within Zone 4. In order to earn Zone Bonus Points, the owner of the horse or pony must reside within Zone 4 and be Active members of the USEF and USHJA and the horses/ponies must be recorded and registered with these organizations. For more details, please see the prize list.
OLYMPIC VENUE AND FALL FOLIAGE AS THE BACKDROP TO UNBRIDLED EXCITEMENT!
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. New footing has been installed in all of the arenas and 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. “This is going to be a fantastic two weeks of showing and we’re looking forward to celebrating our 20th anniversary with our horse show family!” said Bob Bell, President of Classic Company.
VIP SEATING AND SERVICE!
The Classic Company considers everyone a VIP, but in order to get the best food, drink and ringside seating, make sure to reserve your table when you place your entries. Tables have sold out at every event, so don’t wait! Table seat 8 and are only $300 per week or $50 a seat. See Jonathan in the show office or email jonathan@classiccompany.com.
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