Horse Sports by the Bay Inc., is pleased to announce that Brook Ledge Inc. Horse Transportation is the Official Horse Transportation Company for the 2012 Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival.

Brook Ledge Inc., a family-run business established in 1955, is based in Oley, Penn. The company maintains terminals on small farms throughout the U.S., including Lexington, Ky., and Ocala, Fla., while basing fleets in New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, New York and South Florida.

A leader in horse transportation throughout the United States, Brook Ledge Inc., operates an over-the-road fleet with the best equipment in the industry. 

The company ‘goes the extra mile’ to ensure the horses’ comfort and safety, and keeps the fleet operating at peak performance and reliability by employing its own mechanics.

“We are thrilled to have Brook Ledge join our power house group of partners and be named Horse Shows by the Bay’s official horse transportation company,” said Alex Rheinheimer, Horse Sports by the Bay Inc., owner and show manager. “The company is highly regarded in the industry, and its staff of professionals is widely known for the excellent care given to its charges when on the road. You can rest assured, that when using Brook Ledge, your horse will arrive at Horse Shows by the Bay in a timely manner, fresh and ready for action.”

Brook Ledge drivers are not only experts behind the wheel, but are also equestrians who know horses. The company uses in-cab video monitoring to closely watch the horses during transport, ensuring a smooth, safe and comfortable trip from start to finish. Brook Ledge also builds custom horse vans, and over the years, has evolved to develop the safest and most comfortable state-of-the-art horse vans on the road.

“Our decision to partner with HSBB is a mutually advantageous relationship,” said Andrea Gotwals Boone of Brook Ledge. “Horse Shows by the Bay is continually expanding and improving, which mirrors what we strive for at Brook Ledge–from trucks and vans to employees. More riders are choosing HSBB because they, too, realize the benefit of making it their summer home to show, and Brook Ledge has the “van-power” to get them there. It makes sense on all fronts, and we couldn’t be happier about the partnership.” 

For more information about Brook Ledge Inc., visit their website: www.brookledge.com.

Fast Facts:

Kicking off events at this year’s Horse Shows by the Bay Festival will be Dressage by the Bay Series I and II, June 22-24, which are two back-to-back USDF Level 3-rated dressage competitions. The shows will include a variety of qualifying and special classes. To access the online prize list, click here.

One week later, on July 4, begins four consecutive USEF AA-Hunter/Level 4 Jumper shows known as Horse Shows by the Bay Series I-IV. To access the online prize list, click here.

Jumper highlights include:

• Weekly $30,000 Grand Prix and $10,000 Welcome Prix
• Weekly Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix
• Weekly North American League Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix
• Young Jumper Championship Qualifiers
• $10,000 Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Children’s/Adult Jumper Prix (Series IV)

Hunter highlights include:

• World Championship Hunter Rider Member Event (Series II)
• $20,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby (Series III)
• $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby (Series III)

In addition, the Festival features:

• Hunter Jumper Association of Michigan Medal Finals (Series IV)
• OVATION Leading Rider Awards
• Equestrian Endeavors LLC Grand Hunter Awards
• WCHR High-Score Awards
• Weekly NAL/WIHS Classics

For the past two years, Horse Shows by the Bay was named a “Top 25 Show in North America” by the North American Riders Group (NARG). 

Host facility, the beautiful Flintfields Horse Park, is located 10 miles east of downtown Traverse City and the Sleeping Bear Dunes, which was named by “Good Morning America” viewers as the “Most Beautiful Place in America.” To see why, click here.

“Traverse City’s unique and varied coastline and climate lend itself to providing the ultimate vacation destination, especially if you’re into summertime sports like boating, golfing, hiking, etc.,” said Rheinheimer. “The downtown area is also known nationwide for its gourmet restaurants, indie movie house and interesting boutiques. We recommend that you book your accommodations early due to the region’s ever-growing tourism scene and to get your entries in ASAP as we expect to sell out again.”

More information on the exciting 2012 Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival, including links to the Prize List and our Blue Ribbon Lodging Partners, can be found on our website: www.horseshowsbythebay.com.