Halifax, MA – July 20, 2011 – The Fieldstone Summer Showcase will offer an exciting line-up of classes for hunters, jumpers, and equitation. This one-week competition plays host to a USEF “AA”, 4 Star Jumper Show, The New England Hunter Derby Finals, and the Massachusetts Hunter Jumper Finals. In addition to the competition, Fieldstone will host fun after-show events for everyone, including a book signing for the new book Unbridled Passion. The Fieldstone Summer Showcase will be held on August 23-27, 2011, at Fieldstone Equestrian in Halifax, MA.
First Annual New England Hunter Derby Finals
The First Annual New England Hunter Derby Finals will take place throughout the week during the Fieldstone Summer Showcase. As the finals for the NEHJA Hunter Derby Series, riders from all reaches of the Northeast will vie for $45,000 in prize money. The three divisions for the finals have something for everyone; the $25,000 3’3″ Hunter Derby Final, $10,000 2’9″ Hunter Derby Final, and $10,000 Pony Hunter Derby Final. In order to qualify riders must have entered, shown, and completed at least one respective Hunter Derby in the New England states. With a large purse and beautiful courses on the pristine grass Grand-Prix Field, these events are not to be missed!
Prize Money Galore for Hunters and Jumpers
The Fieldstone Summer Showcase is the biggest show of the year at Fieldstone Equestrian. Along with $45,000 in prize money in the New England Hunter Derby Finals, jumper riders will have a lot of money to compete for as well with the $25,000 Herb Chambers Grand Prix, $7,500 Herb Chambers Speed Stake, $7,500 Welcome Stake, $7,500 in two Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classics, and the $5,000 Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic.
On the final day of the show, August 28, Fieldstone will host the Massachusetts Hunter Jumper (MHJ) Medal Finals. The MHJ Medal Finals will showcase the best talent in the region as riders compete around meticulously designed and decorated courses, in what is the most prestigious equitation medal in the area.
The Fieldstone Summer Showcase will feature jumper courses on the grass derby field designed by Eric Hasbrouck, while hunter and equitation courses will be designed by Nathan Panetta and Tom Hern. Michael Morrissey returns as the Competition Manger.
Join in the Book Signing for Unbridled Passion – Show Jumping’s Greatest Horses and Riders with Author Jeff Papows!
Fieldstone is proud to partner with local author and equestrian Jeff Papows to introduce his book, Unbridled Passion – Show Jumping’s Greatest Horses and Riders (Acanthus Publishing 2011), to everyone at the Fieldstone Summer Showcase. Copies of Unbridled Passion will be available for purchase at the show, and a book signing with Papows is scheduled for Saturday evening at the MHJA Medal Qualifiers Lobster Bake, sponsored by Elite Shavings.
Unbridled Passion is an intimate and thrilling look inside the Olympic sport of show jumping and the superstar pairings that define excellence at the elite level.
With a foreword from Olympic team coach George Morris, each chapter of Unbridled Passion presents an up close and personal conversation between Papows and one of the best contemporary riders in North America. Among the list of showcased riders and revered partners are McLain Ward and Sapphire, Ian Millar and Big Ben, Margie Engle and Perin, Beezie Madden and Authentic, and many more medal-winning teams.
“Unbridled Passion illustrates the amazing connection and partnership between the horse and rider. Many people don’t know the behind-the-scenes stories behind some of the most famous duos in the sport of show jumping,” said Papows. “Unbridled Passion brings these stories to everyone.”
Papows continued, “I’m excited to make Unbridled Passion available to the riders and fans of the sport at the Fieldstone Summer Showcase. I think everyone will enjoy the stories that mirror their incredible experiences with horses.”
For more information, please visit www.UnbridledPassion.net.
Come for the Competition, Stay for the Parties!
The Fieldstone Summer Showcase will host three fun parties for exhibitors, family, and friends during the week. On Wednesday, August 24, is the Ribs and Steak BBQ hosted by Charlie Jacobs and Deeridge Farm, which will be held on the show grounds following the $7,500 Welcome Stake class.
On Friday, August 26, join Tom and Amy Hern and Kingsway Farm for the Kingsway Farm cookout and Open House. Join them at the main barn after the $25,000 New England Hunter Derby Final for burgers, hot dogs, cold drinks and good friends. The ever popular Sit-A-Twenty challenge will be held alongside the cookout. Competitors will be asked to ride bareback with a twenty dollar bill tucked below the knee for an elimination style, winner take all, fun event. Last year’s winner took home over $280.
On Saturday, Fieldstone will host their biggest after-show event, the MHJA Medal Qualifiers Lobster Bake, sponsored by Elite Shavings. The lobster bake is free for all medal qualifiers and $25 for everyone else who joins in. Live music will feature the popular Jimbo’s Creekside Band. Accompanying the excitement will be the ever favorite Canine Puissance, With competitors and their canine companions competing for $75 in prize money for each division (small dog, big dog) and bragging rights for next years competition.
Fieldstone Equestrian would like to thank their generous sponsors of the 2011 season:
Herb Chambers Motor Cars – $25,000 Herb Chambers Grand Prix, $7,500 Herb Chambers Speed Stake
Hilton Garden Inn Plymouth – Official Hotel with $115 Exhibitor Room Rate
Smartpak – The SmartPak Triple Crown Series/Riders Tent
Dover Saddlery – Pony Hunter Derby/2’9″ Hunter Derby
CWD Sellier – Junior/Amateur-Owner Classic
Equine Insurance Services
Elite Equine Shavings – MHJA Medal Qualifiers Lobster Bake
Deeridge Farm – Deeridge Ribs and Steak BBQ
Horseman’s LTD
Woodridge Farm – Junior Hunter Division
Esterbrook Farm – USEF Pony Medal/ASPCA Medal Maclay
Leather Therapy

EquestrianCollegeRecruiter.com
The Tack Shelter
Conveniently located just 28 miles south of Boston in the heart of southeastern Massachusetts, The Fieldstone Equestrian and Show Facility is bar none in the New England region. The outstanding competitions provide a great opportunity for riders, owners, and trainers to experience something new and different from their standard horse show destinations. This beautiful, scenic facility is the perfect option for competitors looking to give their horses a breath of fresh air and compete in a beautiful, relaxed environment. Centrally located, the horse show is easily accessible from Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and anywhere in the northeast region.


The stunning show grounds offer competitors, guests and spectators beautifully manicured grounds, miles of trails and an exhibitor friendly atmosphere. The facility boasts nearly 100 acres, equipped with nine all-weather show rings by GGT Footing, permanent and temporary stabling, ample parking, and a beautiful all-grass Grand Prix field. Renovated in 2009, this field is a world-class venue for the facility’s premier classes. With show schedules boasting over $100,000 in cash and prizes and great exhibitor parties and events, these horse shows are not to be missed!
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Photo Credit: Hunters and jumpers will have the chance to compete on the beautiful grass derby field at the Fieldstone Summer Showcase. Photo © Anne Gittins Photography. Unbridled Passion cover, cover photo by Tony deCosta, cover design by Tazuko Sugajima. This photo may only be used in relation to this press release.