SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – March 1, 2016 – Volunteers are working hard getting everything ready to welcome the Exhibitors and Guest to this year’s Saratoga Springs Horse Show. This is the first USEF Premier (AA) Rating and USEF Jumper 4/3 Rating Outdoor Show in the Northeast. The show features Hunters, Jumpers, and Equitation classes held in three rings. The Saratoga Springs Horse Show acts as the biggest fundraiser each year for The Capital Fund of Saratoga County, Inc.
Held on the grounds of the famed artist retreat Yaddo, a national historic landmark, and the historic Saratoga Race Course, this year’s show will be the 56th consecutive year of competition. Since its beginning in 1961 the show has grown from a one day event held on the infield of the Oklahoma track to the present three week competition now occurring at the Yaddo horse show grounds. Over the years, it has hosted many famous horses and rider including several Olympians, and has become the favorite stop for many of our exhibitor.
The 2016 show will be offering over $300,000 in prizes and awards to the winners and the placing participants during the competition. The main events will include the $30,000 Saratoga Cup on May 7th, the $30,000 David B. Wood Cup on May 14th, and the $15,000 Sullivan Cup on May 21st. Other major events include $2500/$5000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, $5000 Show Jumping Hall of Fall–High Jr. / Amateur Owner Jumper Classic, $4000/$3500 Low Jr. / Amateur Owner Jumper Classic, and an Off-Track Thoroughbred Hunter Division. In total there are: 52 Hunter Divisions, 24 Equitation Divisions, and 24 Jumper Divisions being offered.
As part of the show’s event, each Saturday will be Exhibitor and Sponsor appreciation nights and celebrated with a Kentucky Derby, a Mother’s Day, and a Preakness Day parties. There is free coffee and pastries each morning, and free Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream on Fridays.
The staff and volunteers are committed to making the Saratoga Spring Horse Show one of the best venues on your horse show calendar. World famous Saratoga Springs has much to offer the visiting competitor, so don’t forget to come for top notch competition and enjoy all that the show and surrounding area has to offer and plan for a good time to be had by all.
WHAT: Saratoga Springs Horse Show (a charity event that benefits charities within Saratoga County that are helping people in need).
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WHEN: May 4 – May 8, 2016, May 11 – May 15, 2016, May 18, 2016 – May 22, 2016
WHERE: Yaddo Show Grounds, Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY
WEBSITE: http://www.saratogaspringshorseshow.com .
About The Capital Fund of Saratoga County, Inc.
The Capital Fund of Saratoga County, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 public charity (Fed ID #45-3668104) established in 2011 to provide financial support or aid, directly or indirectly, in support of the missions of the not-for-profit organizations in Saratoga County that are helping others in need. The Capital Fund of Saratoga County, Inc. is an all-volunteer organization that believes it is good to help others and will be hosting these events to accomplish that mission. Since their beginning four years ago, they have helped over 50 charity organizations and have donate over $196,000 in support and services.
