Horse Shows by the Bay to Host Full Schedule of Social Events

Written by: Jennifer Wood
Client: Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-06-10

Traverse City, MI - June 10, 2008 - Horse Shows by the Bay, a three week equestrian festival held in beautiful Traverse City, MI, will feature many social events for exhibitors and their families at the show. The horse show runs from July 16-August 3 at the Flintfields Horse Park.

The social event of the horse show will be the Third Annual Celebration Dinner held on Sunday, July 20, at the stunning Bowers Harbor Inn on the Old Mission Peninsula. The Bowers Harbor Inn overlooks the Bowers Harbor and West Grand Traverse Bay. The Celebration Dinner is co-sponsored by Tom Wright of UpHill Farm Investments and the Ziegler Family of Artisan Farms. The fabulous event also serves as a fundraiser for the Equestrian Aid Foundation.

Every week there are dinners, breakfasts, socials, and lunches for people associated with the horse show. On Saturday, July 19, there is an exhibitor dinner featuring Arizona Steak House Catering. It is sponsored by Top Call Farm and Greg Crolick. The dinner will coincide with the second rounds of the $5,000 Adult Hunter Classic and $5,000 Children's Hunter Classic.

The exhibitor dinner on Saturday, July 26, will feature Outback Steak House Catering and is co-sponsored by Hillside Farm and Brookwood Farm. The dinner will run during the $10,000 ASG/USHJA International Hunter Derby Classic. The dinner will also feature a special performance by Dr. Kim & the Saucecats Zydeco band.

During the $25,000 D-BRAIDER Cherry Capital Classic Grand Prix on Saturday, August 2, the third exhibitor dinner will be held. The dinner is also a fundraiser for CANTER, a non-profit organization that helps find homes for retired racehorses. The dinner will be catered by Arizona Steak House Catering and is sponsored by MEIJER.

On each Thursday during the 2008 Horse Shows by the Bay, there will be a Wine & Cheese Social at the horse show. The social will feature Old Mission Peninsula vintner Spencer Stegenga from Bowers Harbor Vineyards and showcase his award-winning wine. The food will be provided by Vinnie's West Side Eats. On July 17, the party is sponsored by Generations Realty from Traverse City. July 24th’s get-together is sponsored by Jenny Sutton from Wrenwood Farm, and the social on July 30 is sponsored by The Rehmann Group, a Traverse City accounting and financial planning firm.

Coinciding with the grand prix classes, there is a VIP sponsor luncheon with catering from Vinnie's West Side Eats. On July 20, the luncheon is sponsored by Plante Moran Financial Advisors of Traverse City and on July 27, the sponsor is Jenny Sutton of Wrenwood Farm.

Horse Shows by the Bay tries to make their horse show experience comfortable and fun for every rider and the people who are at the show with them. On every single morning of competition during the three weeks of Horse Shows by the Bay, there will be a Donut Drop in the barn area. The Donut Drops are co-sponsored by David Beisel Stables and Nerice Gulino and family. On every Wednesday and Saturday morning during the horse show, there will be a bagel breakfast at each show ring in-gate.

In addition to fabulous competition for every type of rider, Horse Shows by the Bay caters to the needs of its exhibitors. Come and see what Horse Shows by the Bay is all about! For more information, please visit www.horsesportsbythebay.com.

2008 HORSE SHOWS BY THE BAY FAST FACTS

EVENT: Horse Shows by the Bay

WHAT: A three week equestrian festival that is “AA” rated, World Champion Hunter Rider sanctioned, and hosts a $25,000 grand prix each week. Horse Shows by the Bay hosts 1,200 horses and offers more than $360,000 in prize money.

WHERE: Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg, MI 49690 – 10 miles east from the beautiful Resort town of Traverse City

WHEN: July 16-August 3, 2008

HIGHLIGHTS:
Friday, July 18, July 25, and Thursday, July 31
$10,000 Open Jumper Welcome Prix

Saturday, July 19
$10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix
$5,000 Adult Hunter Classic, sponsored by Lisa A.H. Cudahy
$5,000 Children’s Hunter Classic, sponsored by Lisa A.H. Cudahy
Kid’s Day Program

Sunday, July 20
$25,000 Spy Coast Farm Grand Prix of Traverse City
$5,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Hunter Classic, sponsored by Lanes End
$5,000 Pony Hunter Classic, sponsored by Peter Pletcher

Saturday, July 26
$10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix
$10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Janet P. Read - member event of the ASG Software Solutions/USHJA International Hunter Derby, presented by Dietrich Insurance, featuring Walsh Harness & Saddlery.
$1,000 Ride for the Ribbon 2’6” Non-Pro Hunter Classic

Sunday, July 27
$25,000 Grand Traverse Bay Grand Prix

Friday, August 1
University of Michigan vs. Michigan State University Polo Match & Charity Fundraiser

Saturday, August 2
$25,000 D-BRAIDER Cherry Capital Classic Grand Prix

Sunday, August 3
$10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix
$10,000 Children’s/Adult Jumper Prix, sponsored by North Face Farm.

ADDITIONAL WEEKLY FEATURES:
$2,500 Low Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper Classics
$2,500 Children’s & Adult Jumper Classics
$3,000 NAL Open Speed Qualifiers
USEF “AA” Hunter Divisions
“A” & “C” Rated Hunter Classics
Young Jumper Championship Qualifiers
New Hunter Breeding Divisions
New Short Stirrup and Children’s Pony Hunter Classics
Non-rated Hunter, Jumper, & Equitation Classes
Charity Fundraisers
Daily and Weekly Exhibitor Socials and Parties

HOURS:
Wednesday through Sunday, beginning at 8 a.m.

ADMISSION:
Wed and Thursday - Closed to the Public
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays - $5/person, Children under 5 are free
July 19 - Children under the age of 18 Free
General admission tickets can be purchased at the gate

PARKING: Available on-site; included in admission price

DIRECTIONS:
From South East Michigan (Detroit Area):
I-75 North to M-72 West (@ Grayling); Follow M-72 West through Kalkaska; @ Williamsburg continue 1.9 miles to Bates Road; after Rail Road Crossing turn right onto Bates Road; Show Facility on Left 1 mile

From Mid Michigan (Lansing Area):
Follow US-127 north to Clare; Merge onto M-10 Wes/M-115 West towards Ludington/Cadillac to Route 115 North; Merge onto M-131 North; Turn left onto Fife Lake Road/CR-605; Follow jog left staying on CR-605 to Williamsburg; Turn left on M-72 West; @ Williamsburg continue west 1.9 miles to Bates Road; after Rail Road Crossing turn right onto Bates Road; Show Facility on Left 1 mile

From South West Michigan (Grand Rapids Area):
East I-96 north to Grand Rapids; take US 131 north to Cadillac; Turn left onto Fife Lake Road/CR-605; Follow jog left staying on CR-605 to Williamsburg; Turn left on M-72 West; @ Williamsburg continue 1.9 miles to Bates Road; after Rail Road Crossing turn right onto Bates Road; Show Facility on Left 1 mile

From Northern Michigan (Petoskey Area):
US 31 South to Acme; East on M-72 3 miles; just prior to Railroad Tracks, turn left on Bates Road; Show Facility on Left 1 mile

From Traverse City:
Follow US 31 East to Acme; turn East on M-72 3 miles; just prior to Railroad tracks,
Turn left on Bates Road; Show Facility on Left 1 mile

By Air :
Use the Cherry Capital Airport—Traverse City; Follow Directions from TC

OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL:
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
Michigan’s finest and most comprehensive resort experience, 3 miles west of Flintfields Horse Park, Group Block Rate expires May 16, 2008
www.grandtraverseresort.com
800-236-1577

FEATURE HOTEL:
Park Place Hotel
In the heart of downtown Traverse City’s shopping and dining district, group block rate expires June 1, 2008
www.park-place-hotel.com
231-946-5000

ADDITONAL BLUE RIBBON HOST HOTELS:
Grand Beach Resort, 231-938-4455
Park Shore Resort, 231-947-3800
Sugar Beach Resort, 231-938-0100
Super 8- East Bay, 231-938-1887
Traverse Victorian Inn, 231-947-5525
Holiday Inn-West Bay, 800-888-8020
Pointes North Resort, 800-968-3422
Shanty Creek Resorts, 800-678-4111
Timber Ridge RV Resort, 800-909-2327
For all other Group Rates & Additional Hotel Listings, contact 1800-TRAVERS

STABLING/SPONSORSHIP CONTACT:
Alex Rheinheimer
561-723-6287
alexrheinheimer@aol.com
www.horsesportsbythebay.com

MEDIA CONTACT
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
13833 Wellington Trace
Unit E-4 #221
Wellington, FL 33414
Tel: 561-753-3389
Fax: 561-753-3386
E-mail: pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.com
Web site: www.phelpsmediagroup.com