North Salem, NY – March 10, 2015 – Old Salem Farm is pleased to announce that the prize list for their acclaimed 2015 Spring Horse Shows is now available online at www.oldsalemfarm.net. The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, recently ranked in the North American Riders Group Top 25 for the fourth year in a row, will once again host two weeks of exceptional equestrian sport May 5-10 and May 12-17 in North Salem, NY. Please note that the closing date for entries is April 6, 2015, at 5 pm.
Old Salem Farm’s beautifully manicured grounds, a list of elite horses and riders, and fantastic social gatherings draw spectators from Westchester County and beyond to watch horses and ponies of every size compete. Selected as a USHJA Member’s Choice horse Show in 2014, top quality footing, and a world-class VIP experience make the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows an experience that is second to none.
Old Salem Farm’s two-week spring shows boast over 130 hunter and jumper classes each week and award nearly $500,000 in prize money. The 2015 series will kick off May 3 with the Welcome Horse Show and Day, bringing together top competitors, including Olympic show jumpers, from all corners of North America and beyond.
Week one will include the $35,000 New York Welcome Stake on Friday, May 8, as well as the $15,000 Old Salem Farm Speed Derby, presented by Miller Motorcars, on Saturday, May 9, and the $50,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix, presented by The Kincade Group, on Sunday, May 10. Week two will feature the $35,000 Grand Prix of North Salem on Friday, May 15, the $20,000 Speed Derby of North Salem, presented by Miller Motorcars, on Saturday, May 16, and the $100,000 Empire State Grand Prix, presented by The Kincade Group, on Sunday, May 17. Open jumpers will be competing for the $20,000 Leading Jumper Rider Challenge. Junior and amateur jumpers will also enjoy a $15,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic, presented by Miller Motorcars, each Sunday.
In addition to a full schedule of USEF “Premier” rated hunter competition, a $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby will be featured on Saturday, May 16. Old Salem Farm is also proud to continue honoring hunter riders with the presentation of a $5,000 Leading Hunter Rider Award for the rider that earns the most points in hunter divisions throughout the two weeks of competition.
Stay on top of all things Old Salem Farm this spring with live streaming of select events during the Spring Horse Shows at www.USEFNetwork.com or www.oldsalemfarm.net. Old Salem Farm and Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows are also on Facebook, as well as on Twitter and Instagram as @oldsalemfarmny. Follow for an exclusive and behind-the-scenes look at the Old Salem Farm experience.
Old Salem Farm, located just one hour north of New York City, is one of the best equestrian competition venues in North America, as rated by the North American Riders Group in 2011-2014. Host of the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, the prestigious American Gold Cup CSI-W 4*, and year-round competitions, the facility offers a state-of-the-art turf grand prix field, indoor riding arena, and two all-weather footing rings. As a boarding and training facility, Old Salem Farm is second to none and home to top trainer Frank Madden. For more information, please visit www.oldsalemfarm.net or call 914-669-5610.
2015 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows
Where and When: The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows takes place May 5-10 and May 12-17, 2015, in North Salem, New York.
Who We Are: The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows feature Premier rated hunters and USEF 5* and USEF 6* jumpers. This competition was most recently ranked in 2014 on the North American Riders Group Top 25 List. The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows feature over 130 hunter and jumper classes each week, bringing together top competitors, including Olympic show jumpers, from across the country. Old Salem Farm’s beautifully manicured grounds, a list of elite horses and riders, and fantastic social gatherings draw spectators from Westchester County and beyond to watch horses and ponies of every size compete for over $500,000 in prize money.
General Admission: General – $10, Child/Senior – $5
Website: www.oldsalemfarm.net
Shopping: Boutique Row offers equestrian equipment, apparel, jewelry and home furnishings overlooking the competition arenas.
VIP Patron Tables: VIP Patron Tables: Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows will now offer two VIP Tents available for the two-week competition: The Double Decker VIP overlooking the Grand Prix Field and the new Hunter Ring Tent which will give patrons a fantastic view of the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby along with other equitation and jumper classes. Pricing and additional information can be viewed on our website: www.oldsalemfarm.net. To order your VIP Patron Table, call (914) 669-5610.
Contact Information:
Sponsorships and Advertising: Connie Sawyer 518-461-6288
Media Relations: Jennifer Wood 803-240-7488
Vendors and Patron Tables: Chelsea Dwinell, chelsead@oldsalemfarm.net or 914-669-5610
Horse Show Information/Prize list: 914-669-5610