Tickets are now on sale for the popular Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows at Old Salem Farm running from May 8-13 and 15-20 in North Salem, featuring two consecutive weeks of exciting competition as well as family-friendly events for all ages.
General admission to Old Salem Farm during is free Wednesday through Friday during the Spring Horse Shows. On the weekends of May 12-13 and 19-20, admission is $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and children under 12. Spectator tickets can now be purchased here: OldSalemFarm.net.
“It is an honor for Old Salem Farm to not only host events like the Spring Horse Shows, but also to be able to bring top sport to the Westchester area,” said Old Salem Farm Manager, Alan Bietsch. “Old Salem Farm contributes nearly $300 million in local economic impact annually and we in turn are grateful for the support of the communities, families, and horse lovers that come enjoy our events year after year. This season is shaping up to be another exciting one with many top riders in attendance. It’s one you don’t want to miss!”
Sanctioned by the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) for the third year in a row, the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows offer two weeks of FEI-rated jumper competition, as well as national hunter, jumper, and equitation classes spanning all levels from leadline to professional hunter divisions and everything in between.
Week 1 Highlights Include:
$35,000 New York Welcome Stake on Friday, May 11
$5,000 Equitation Challenge on Saturday, May 12
$15,000 Old Salem Farm Speed Derby on Saturday, May 12
$50,000 Old Salem Farm CSI2* Grand Prix, presented by The Kincade Group, on Sunday, May 13
Week 2 Highlights Include:
$35,000 Welcome Stake of North Salem on Friday, May 18
$5,000 Grooms’ Class on Friday, May 18
$10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby on Saturday, May 19
$15,000 Under 25 Grand Prix on Saturday, May 19
$35,000 Old Salem Farm Jumper Classic on Saturday, May 19
$131,000 Empire State CSI3* Grand Prix, presented by The Kincade Group on Sunday, May 20
Outside the ring, the Old Salem Farm double-decker VIP tent offers exhibitors and spectators the opportunity to enjoy the horse show in style with an unbeatable view of the Grand Prix Field and lavish 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.
Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows special events include:
Saturday, May 12
A New Chance Animal Rescue Dog Adoption Day, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Face Painting & Pony Rides, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ice Cream Social, presented by Ben and Jerry’s of Mount Kisco and Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Center, 2-3 p.m.
Sunday, May 13
A New Chance Animal Rescue Dog Adoption Day, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Face Painting & Pony Rides, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday, May 18
Palm Beach International Academy Exhibitor Party, 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 19
ASPCA Pet Adoption Day, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Face Painting & Pony Rides, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ice Cream Social, presented by Wolf Conservation Center, 2-3 p.m.
Sunday, May 20
ASPCA Pet Adoption Day, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Face Painting & Pony Rides, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The 2018 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows will kick off Sunday, May 6, 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. To view the prize list and schedules for the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, visit OldSalemFarm.net.
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