North Salem, NY – The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows will be held on May 9-21, 2017, with two consecutive weeks of Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY. The prize list and schedule for these events are now available online at www.oldsalemfarm.net.
The 2017 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows continue a longstanding tradition of top sport with premier-rated hunters and USEF 5* and USEF 6* jumpers each week, as well as CSI 2* and 3* competition, offering international jumper riders the opportunity to gain coveted Longines FEI World Ranking points. Entries for the 2017 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Show are due on Friday, April 7, 2017.
Adrienne Sternlicht and Helios compete at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, which will return to
Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, for two weeks of competition May 9 through May 21.
Photo by Jump Media
“We make an effort every year to improve the exhibitor experience at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows,” said Michael Morrissey, Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows manager. “We have added an additional 1.45/1.50m grand prix to the schedule and tailored the classes in each ring to make for more efficient days. We have also retained many of the more popular events, including Under 25 classes, a hunter derby, and a spectator-favorite national jumper derby on the grand prix field.”
Highlights at the 2017 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows include: the $15,000 Old Salem Farm Speed Derby, a $5,000 Equitation Challenge, and CSI 2* jumper competition culminating with the $50,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix, presented by The Kincade Group, in Week 1. Week 2 offers a $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby and three grand prix events with the $130,000 Empire State Grand Prix, presented by The Kincade Group, closing out the show on Sunday, May 21.
Old Salem Farm is also proud to present an Under 25 jumper division for riders making the transition into the grand prix ranks from junior competition. Also in 2017, a $5,000 Grooms’ Class will honor the grooms of the horses, and $5,000 leading rider awards will be presented in both hunter and jumper divisions.
Outside the ring, the iconic Old Salem Farm double-decker VIP tent offers exhibitors and spectators the opportunity to enjoy the horse show in style with an unbeatable view and luxurious catering. Old Salem Farm is also proud to offer visitors to the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows dining options from the Clock Tower Grill pop-up restaurant and food truck, family-friendly activities including pony rides, face painting, and more, as well as shopping from equestrian, apparel, and lifestyle vendors.
The 2017 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows will kick off May 7 with the popular Welcome Day, featuring hunter and jumper competition including the Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) classes, sponsored by the Malloy Family.
Stay informed on the happenings at Old Salem Farm this spring with live streaming of select events during the Spring Horse Shows at www.oldsalemfarm.net. Old Salem Farm and Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows are also on Facebook, as well as on Twitter and Instagram as @oldsalemfarmny. Follow for an exclusive and behind-the-scenes look at the Old Salem Farm experience.
About Old Salem Farm
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 through 2015. Host of the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, the prestigious American Gold Cup CSI 4*-W, 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. For the past five years, the North American Riders Group (NARG) has recognized the Old Salem Farm competitions on their NARG Top 25 List. As a boarding and training facility, Old Salem Farm is second to none and home to top trainer Frank Madden. For more information on Old Salem Farm, including its yearlong competition schedule, prize lists, clinics, boarding, lessons and training, visitwww.oldsalemfarm.net or call 914-669-5610.