The Kincade Group Returns As Grand Prix Sponsor For Both Weeks
For Immediate Release
North Salem, NY – April 17, 2014 – The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows will be awarding over half a million dollars in prize money this year at their two-week event on May 6-11 and May 13–18, 2014. 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 competing in hunter, jumper, and equitation disciplines. This wonderful competition would not be possible without the many generous sponsors that help make the show one of the best in North America.
Katie Dinan and Nougat du Vallet were last year’s winners of the $100,000 Empire State Grand Prix presented by The Kincade Group.
This year, the$50,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix on Sunday, May 11, as well as the $100,000 Empire State Grand Prix on Sunday, May 18, will be presented by The Kincade Group. The Kincade Group at Merrill Lynch generously stepped up their sponsorship by supporting both grand prix classes this year.Jumpers will compete over courses designed by Guilherme Jorge and Alan Wade.
Steven Kincade is proud to support the event and looks forward to another great year. “The Kincade Group at Merrill Lynch is proud to sponsor the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows,” Kincade stated. “Old Salem Farm is one of the premier equestrian facilities in the country and has attracted a world-class field of participants.”
“My favorite part of the show is without question the Children’s Jumper event,” Kincade noted. “Those kids are amazing! Kudos to their parents. We look forward to reconnecting with old friends and making new ones as well this year.”
Kincade was happy to increase their sponsorship this year to help take the shows to the next level. “We chose to heighten our visibility this year for a multitude of reasons,” he explained. “The Spring Show just keeps getting better in both the quality of the competition and the quality of the Old Salem experience. We feel that we are in on the ground floor of what will eventually be regarded as the best horse show in North America.”
The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows are pleased to announce that the $50,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix on May 11, the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby on May 17, and the $100,000 Empire State Grand Prix on May 18 will all be broadcast on the USEFNetwork.com presented by SmartPak. You may watch these events LIVE as they happen at www.USEFNetwork.com or www.oldsalemfarm.net. The Kincade Group is also pleased to sponsor both grand prix pre-game show webcasts.
Many other sponsors have stepped up to support the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows this year and look forward to a great event.
Miller Motorcars has generously sponsored the $20,000 Speed Derby of North Salem on Saturday, May 17, as well as the $20,000 High Junior Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic on Sunday, May 18. Miller Motorcars of Greenwich, Connecticut, is dedicated to bringing the finest in new and pre-owned motorcars to their loyal list of clients. They are the only factory authorized dealership in the state of Connecticut for unique brands such as Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, Ferrari, Maserati, McLaren, Pagani, and Rolls Royce.
A special $20,000 Leading Jumper Rider Award will be presented upon the completion of week two’s competition thanks to Houlihan Lawrence. Houlihan Lawrence is an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate. There has never been a better time to list your home with Houlihan Lawrence for the New York and Connecticut Real Estate markets. They are the area’s largest independently owned company with 26 offices and over 1,200 New York Realtors and Connecticut Realtors focused on Westchester County, Fairfield County, Putnam County and Dutchess County.
EquiFit, inc. returns as the sponsor of the $5,000 Equitation Challenge on Saturday, May 10. The class offers an exciting opportunity for juniors and young riders to compete in a two-round class on the grass derby field. A special $5,000 Trainer Award will also be up for grabs.
A genuine commitment to horses and riders drives EquiFit, inc. to seek new and better ways to help them perform, recover, be comfortable and succeed at all levels. Their unique blend of ingenuity and horse world expertise allows them to continuously adapt premium innovations in healthcare and fitness to the needs of equestrians. The result: distinctive products for high performance both in and out of the ring.
The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Show’s USEF 6* rated jumper section includes world-class international competition as well as open, junior and amateur-owner jumpers. Each week the show will host two grand prix classes. Week one will feature the $35,000 New York Welcome Stake on Friday, May 9, at 1 p.m. as well as the $50,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix, presented by The Kincade Group, on Sunday, May 11, at 2 p.m. Week two will feature the $35,000 Grand Prix of North Salem on Friday, May 16, at 1 p.m and the $100,000 Empire State Grand Prix, presented by The Kincade Group, on Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. Jumper fans can also watch the $20,000 Speed Derby of North Salem, presented by Miller Motorcars, on Saturday, May 17, at 2 p.m.
In addition to a full schedule of USEF “AA” rated hunter competition, a $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby will be featured on Saturday, May 17, at 4 p.m. Old Salem Farm is also pleased to present a $5,000 Leading Hunter Rider Award for the rider that earns the most points in hunter divisions throughout the two weeks of competition.
Mark your calendars to join us at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows for fun events and fantastic competition! For more information, please visit www.oldsalemfarm.net.
Other sponsors include:
Aden Brook – Adult Amateur Jumper Division, including $2,500 Marshall & Sterling Adult Amateur Jumper Classic – Week 2
Ariat – High Performance Working Hunter divisions week 1 & 2
Beacon Hill Transportation
Chronicle of the Horse
Dutta Corporation – Exhibitor Back Numbers, Exhibitor Parking Passes
Der-Dau – Low Junior Jumper Classic week 1 & week 2
Elite Equestrian
Equine Journal
FarmVet
Gotham North – Small Pony Division – week 1 & 2
Great American Insurance Group
Grossman St. Amour
Hunt Ltd – Amateur-Owner Hunter 36 & Over Division week 1 & 2
Ilan Ferder Stables – Co Sponsor of Grooms Class
Jamaica Tent Company
JET Stable – Co Sponsor of Grooms Class
Kaplow Insurance
Land O’Lakes Purina – Official Feed
McLain Ward Inc. – Co Sponsor of Grooms Class
Morris Media
Practical Horseman
Private Turtoring Services – Exhibitor Party
Sidelines
Stephanie Bulger – Children’s Hunter Horse Championship “Shades of Grey Perpetual Trophy”
Stronghold Equine Equipment – Co Sponsor of Grooms Class
Taylor Harris Insurance Services – Rider’s Gazebo
Today’s Equestrian
Vivien Malloy (T.I.P. division – Welcome Day) – Thoroughbred Division on Welcome Day
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Old Salem Farm, located just one hour north of New York City, is one of the best equestrian competition venues in North America, as rated by the North American Riders Group in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Host of the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, the prestigious American Gold Cup CSI-W 4*, and year-round competitions, the facility offers a state-of-the-art turf grand prix field, indoor riding arena, and two all-weather footing rings. As a boarding and training facility, Old Salem Farm is second to none and home to top trainer Frank Madden. For more information, please visit www.oldsalemfarm.net or call 914-669-5610.