North Salem, NY – April 24, 2013 – The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows will be awarding almost a half million dollars in prize money this year at their two-week event on May 7-12 and 14-19, 2013. This great opportunity for hunters, jumpers, and equitation riders is thanks to many generous sponsors that help make the shows one of the best in North America.

A Top 25 Rated Event by the North American Riders Group, the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows will welcome some of the country’s best horses and riders and couldn’t do it without sponsor support. The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows also contribute to the Old Salem Farm Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Jumpers will compete over courses designed by Guilherme Jorge and Anthony D’Ambrosio. Along with increased prize money this year, a new Medium Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper division was added, and we are happy to offer a Pre-Green Hunter Stake Class during week two as part of the the USHJA Pre-Green Hunter Incentive Program.

“We are excited to host this year’s Spring Horse Shows at Old Salem Farm,” said Old Salem Farm owner Scott Hakim. “Every year we work hard to produce one of the best horse shows in the country and provide the best experience for exhibitors, sponsors, and spectators.”

Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows is pleased to announce that the $50,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix on May 12, the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby on May 18, and the $100,000 Empire State Grand Prix on May 19 will all be broadcast on the USEF Network.com presented by Smartpak. You may watch these events LIVE as they happen at www.USEFNetwork.com or www.oldsalemfarm.net.

The $100,000 Empire State Grand Prix, held on Sunday, May 19, will offer $25,000 more in prize money in 2013 and is presented by The Kincade Group. Stephen Kincade stated, “The Kincade Group at Merrill Lynch is proud to sponsor the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows. Old Salem Farm is one of the premier equestrian facilities in the country and has attracted a world-class field of participants. We are also thrilled to be supporting the ASPCA and the Old Salem Farm Foundation protecting equine interests around the nation.”

The $50,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix on Sunday, May 12, is presented by Suncast® Corporation. Tom Tisbo, President and CEO of Suncast, noted, “Old Salem may be one of the premier sites in the U.S. for show jumping. It is a well-run show facility with an emphasis on quality and concern for the athletes, horses, and the enjoyment of the spectator. The clientele and participants embody the profile of the Suncast client. Our Suncast corporate slogan of  ‘Our customers take pride in creating a beautiful environment. We take pride in keeping it that way,’ can be interchanged with the principles of Old Salem. They take pride in running a first-rate show and Suncast is proud to be involved.”

Suncast® Corporation manufactures home and outdoor storage products in the United States. It offers resin and wood products including sheds, deck boxes, hose reels, and patio accessories, as well as garden products. The company sells its products through most major retailers, such as Home Depot, Lowes, Costco,Walmart, Amazon and Target. Suncast® Corporation was founded in 1984 and is based in Batavia, Illinois. For more information, please visit www.suncast.com.

The 2013 Equitation Challenge is an exciting opportunity for juniors and young riders to compete in a two-round class on the grass derby field on Saturday, May 11, and is sponsored by AIG/Kaplow Insurance Agency and Heritage Farm. The Kaplow Insurance Agency has been involved with Old Salem Farm Horse Shows for years and Evan Kaplow noted, “So many of our local clients attend. It is just a great place to catch up with our friends after the winter months. I personally love the property and grounds. The horse show is in my backyard, so it is just great to get outside and enjoy a classy and very competitive horse show.”

Kaplow Insurance Agency is a leader in equine insurance as well as global personal asset protection for horse owners. We provide another level of protection with exclusive and unique programs designed for equestrians by equestrians. Find out more at www.kaplowinsurance.com. 

Hunters take center stage on Saturday, May 18, in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate. Anthony Cutugno, Director of Houlihan Lawrence’s Luxury Country Properties and Equestrian Divisions says that they are thrilled to be a part of the 2013 Old Salem Spring Horse Shows. “This exciting event gives us another exceptional venue to showcase our beautiful equestrian properties while cultivating new relationships with attendees from around the region,” he remarked.

Houlihan Lawrence is the largest area broker serving Westchester, Dutchess and Putnam counties, and the 15th largest independent realtor nationwide. Founded in 1888, the company has 25 offices and over 1000 agents. Houlihan Lawrence offers specialization in several key areas including Luxury Country Properties and Equestrian Properties. Learn more at www.houlihanlawrence.com.

Land Rover Mount Kisco and Land Rover of Larchmont, proud members of the Premier Collection LLC, are very excited to be part of the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows. Along with displays of their beautiful cars on the showgrounds during the two-week horse show, they will also be a part of Welcome Day on Sunday, May 5. Welcome Day will include the chance for people to participate in the Off-Road Adventure –Test Drive a Land Rover,
Just World’s Horseless Horse Show, Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Face Painting, Wolf Conservation Center with arts and crafts, Cimmaron Ranch Petting Zoo and Pony Rides, games and magician!

“Old Salem Farm has been a wonderful partner with our company for many years. The beauty and elegance of their property and horse shows are an ideal fit with the Land Rover brand,” said Anthony Sergi – Senior Vice President of Marketing.

Land Rover is an iconic brand renowned for providing its clientele with some of the most luxurious and capable vehicles in the world and is proud to be the official automotive sponsor of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). Today’s Land Rover lineup includes the LR2, LR4, Range Rover Evoque, and the all-new, all-aluminum Range Rover and Range Rover Sport.

The Premier Collection LLC is a private family of twelve New York and CT automotive retailers. The Premier Collection operates with four business principles: Integrity, Fair and Competitive Pricing, Excellence in Service, and Respect for the Individual. To learn more, please visit their website at www.ThePremierCollection.com.

Other division and class sponsors include:

Abba Vet Supply

Aden Brook
Beacon Hill Horse Transportation
Beval Saddlery Ltd.
Cisco Brewers
Der Dau
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Dutta Corp.
Dyer Equestrian 

Gotham North
Hunt Limited
Marshall & Sterling Insurance
Nestle Waters, Official Water of the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows
Purina
The Riggio Family

Vincent & Whittemore Real Estate
Watershed Agricultural Council

Mark your calendars to join us at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows for fun events and fantastic competition!

The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows celebrate its 31st year in 2013 and offer two weeks of exceptional equestrian sport on May 7-12 and May 14-19 at one of the nation’s premier and newly renovated equestrian facilities, Old Salem Farm, in North Salem, New York. Old Salem’s beautifully manicured grounds, 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 almost $500,000 in prize money. 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. For more information, please visit www.oldsalemfarm.net/mayhome.