Traverse City, MI - April 30, 2009 - “Taste of Traverse City,” this year’s annual off-site exhibitor party hosted by Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc., will benefit the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF), a non-profit organization providing basic medical needs funding for those suffering catastrophic illness or injury. The party and auction, scheduled for Sunday, July 12, 2009, will feature popular food and beverages from area restaurants at the Jolly Pumpkin Tavern and Brewery on Old Mission Peninsula.
“Taste of Traverse City” will be held during the Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival, a four-week, multi-discipline equestrian event at the Flintfields Horse Park on July 8-August 2. This will be the fourth year that Horse Shows by the Bay has partnered with EAF; however, it is the first time that the entire event will be managed by the Foundation. To date, Horse Shows by the Bay has raised more than $40,000 to benefit the EAF.
“Given the tough economic times and the continued demand that is being placed on the Foundation for donor support, we felt that a more aggressive approach had to be taken to raise the awareness and significance of the Foundation and the role it plays within the community,” said horse show co-owner Alex Rheinheimer. “This event has been a huge success in the past, and we are dedicated to continuing our support for an organization that can make such a significant difference in people’s lives.”
Only 250 tickets for the exhibitor party will be issued. Each ticket is $125 with 100 percent of the proceeds dedicated to the EAF. More than 500 people attended the event last year.
The evening will feature popular dishes from Traverse City’s favorite local restaurants, including Cafe Habana, Blue Tractor Cook Shop, Northpeak Brewery, and Bowers Harbor Inn. Hand-crafted artisan Jolly Pumpkin micro-beers and award-winning wine from long-time horse show partner Bowers Harbor Vineyards will also be available.
Bidding on exclusive silent auction items will complete the evening.
Tickets can be purchased by check through the horse show by marking the total number of tickets needed on the hunter/jumper horse show entry blank or by going to EAF direct via their web site or by calling 1-800-792-6068.
For horse show information, please visit www.horseshowsbythebay.com. Additional entry forms are available to download from the Exhibitor Info Tab.
The Equestrian Aid Foundation’s mission is to build a membership-based organization to assist anyone in the equestrian world suffering from life threatening illness, catastrophic accidents or injuries by providing direct financial support for their basic medical needs. It is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. For more information on the event and EAF, please visit www.equestrianaidfoundation.org.
2009 Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival Fast Facts
EVENT: Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival
WHAT: A month long multi-discipline equestrian festival that attracts 1,400 horses and their riders who are in attendance to accumulate year end points and compete for $395,000 total prize money.
WHEN: July 8 - August 2, 2009
WHERE: Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg, MI 49690
HOURS:
Wednesday through Sunday, beginning at 8 a.m.
ADMISSION:
Wed & Thursday, Closed to the Public
Friday - Sundays, $5/person for general admission ticket
PARKING: Available on-site; included in admission price
DIRECTIONS & LODGING PARTNERS: Please see www.horseshowsbythebay.com.
RATING: “AA” Hunters; “Level 4″ Jumpers; “Rated” Dressage.
SANCTIONED BY: United States Equestrian Federation, United States Dressage Federation, United States Hunter-Jumper Association, North American League, Young Jumper Championships, Show Jumping Hall of Fame, World Champion Hunter Rider Awards Program, Washington International Horse Show Championships, Hunter-Jumper Association of Michigan, Ohio Hunter-Jumper Association, Ohio Professional Horseman’s Association, Indiana Hunter-Jumper Association, Wisconsin Hunter-Jumper Association, Michigan Horse Show Association, Great American Insurance Group, and USDF Breeder’s Championship Program.
WEEK BY WEEK HIGHLIGHTS:
Week I, July 8 - 12:
· $30,000 Spy Coast Farm Grand Prix of Traverse City
· $15,000 International Hunter Derby Classic
· $10,000 Open Jumper Welcome Prix
· $10,000 JR/AO Jumper Prix
Week II, July 15 - 19:
· $30,000 Grand Traverse Bay Grand Prix
· $10,000 Open Jumper Welcome Prix
· $10,000 JR/AO Jumper Prix
· $5,000 JR/AO Hunter Classic
· $5,000 Adult Hunter Classic
· $5,000 Children’s Hunter Classic
· $5,000 Pony Hunter Classic
Week III, July 22 - 26:
· $30,000 D-BRAIDER Cherry Capital Classic Grand Prix
· $10,000 Open Jumper Welcome Prix
· $10,000 JR/AO Jumper Prix
· $10,000 Children’s/Adult Jumper Prix
· HJAM Equitation Medal Finals
Week IV, July 29 - August 2:
· Dressage by the Bay Series I/II Competition
· $5,000 Dressage Musical Freestyle Prize Money
· By the Bay Local Day Finals
· Polo by the Bay Exhibition & Charity Fundraiser
EVENT CONTACT:
Alex Rheinheimer
561-723-6287
alexrheinheimer@aol.com
www.horseshowsbythebay.com
MEDIA CONTACT
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
12230 Forest Hill Blvd.
Suite 214
Wellington, FL 33414
Tel: 561-753-3389
Fax: 561-753-3386
E-mail: pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.com
Web site: www.phelpsmediagroup.com
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