Wellington, FL – December 30, 2015 – On Jan. 6, The Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour Series returns to the Wellington show scene, once again bringing tradition and top tier competition to varying equestrian estates across the horse-centric community. As one of the only shows to be held on the turf, the event has become the talk of the circuit, providing unparalleled hospitality and experience. Whether you are spending an hour, the morning or afternoon, or the entire day, the Wellington Turf Tour accommodates your schedule.
The opening event, which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Jan. 6, and Friday, Jan. 8, will run at Schuyler Riley’s world-class show jumping facility, Wolfstone Stables and Sales, Inc., while the International Polo Club of Palm Beach (IPC) will gear up to host the Turf Tour during its second week, Jan. 13 and 15.
Wolfstone Stables
3655 Middleburg Drive
Wellington, Florida, 33414
The 2016 prize list is available here.
Other such venues for this year’s show include The Wanderer’s Club, a luxurious country club that is a staple in the equestrian community, and of course The Ridge Farm. The 12th and final week of the show will culminate at Tonkawa Farm, an elite polo facility in the heart of Wellington, on March 23 and 25.
Two rings will run simultaneously on both days, and there will be open cards, which afford trainers the opportunity to enter their horse and rider teams in the order-of-go as they please, keeping schedules running efficiently.
There will be low, medium and high schooling jumper classes designed to give riders and their mounts of all levels an opportunity to showcase their talents over technical tracks. The ever-popular 1.30m and 1.35m divisions will happen on each Wednesday concurrently.
Professionals and amateurs will both have an array of options to choose from, which include the Children/Adult, Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumpers, the 1.40m Grand Prix Series, and the Young Jumper Classic.
The Wellington Turf Tour has been hailed as the highlight of the season with top riders, amateurs and juniors alike, choosing to ride in the series, challenging their young horses to a new experience that complements the Winter Equestrian Festival. If you’re looking for a change of pace, the Wellington Turf Tour is the place to be!
For the third year, the USHJA International and National Hunter Derbies will return onFebruary 5 and March 18 with $40,000 in total prize money to be awarded.
Mark your calendars now for the much anticipated Wellington Turf Tour, and see the beauty and talent Wellington has to offer with world-class show jumping taking place at estates and facilities throughout the equestrian community. Riders, owners and onlookers will have the chance to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere reminiscent of what can only be described as show scene tradition.
The on-call veterinarian practice is Wellington Equine Sports Medicine and the farrier, James Burrell, will be available for thrown shoes as well.
Meadowbrook Horse Transport will provide transportation to and from the horse show and other locations throughout Wellington for both the Wednesday and Friday events. The transportation is a nominal fee of $75 per horse, and will be calculated into the final show fees. To make a reservation for one of the three pickup times: 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., please call Peter Tufano of Meadowbrook Horse Transport at (954) 415-7217 or call Nona Garson at (908) 500-0996.
The Ridge has available sponsorships for their Wellington Turf Tour. For more information, call(908) 500-0996 or download information at http://www.theridgefarm.com or here.
Sponsorships Available:
- Turf Tour Title Sponsor – $100,000
- Monthly Series Sponsor – $60,000
- Young Jumpers Sponsor – $50,000
- Hunter Derby Day Sponsor – $25,000
- Weekly Event Sponsor – $25,000
- Single Event Sponsor – $20,000
- Pre-Green Classic Sponsor – $15,000
- Jump Sponsor – $10,000
- Weekly Hospitality Tent Sponsor – $4,000
- Ring Banner – $1,500
- Class Presenter Sponsor – $1,000
- Advertisement in Show Program – $500
All checks should be made payable to the Ridge Farm LLC.
The Ridge at Wellington Grand Prix Series
110 Edwards Rd.
Parsippany, NJ, 07054
This premiere state-of-the-art facility offers the best of the equestrian sports with varying competition levels. Their shows offer a wide array of classes, as well as generous prize money and sponsorship opportunities. Located only two miles from the prestigious Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, the Ridge at Wellington offers one of the most centrally located horse shows in Wellington.
For more information about the Ridge at Wellington please go to www.theridgefarm.com. For up-to-date information please follow the Ridge at Wellington on Facebook athttp://www.facebook.com/pages/
THE RIDGE AT WELLINGTON HORSE SHOW SERIES FAST FACTS
Events:
The Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour offers their popular 1.40m Grand Prix for its fourth year, with an open in-gate format taking place once a week at beautiful venues throughout Wellington. The Ridge at Wellington Grand Prix Finale will take place March 25, 2016.
The Turf Tour also will host 1.30m-1.35m jumpers every Wednesday beginning Jan. 6, 2016 and running until March 23, 2016.
Young Jumper classes and both Children’s/Senior Jumper Classics will find their home intermittently throughout the Wellington Turf Tour, running concurrently with the 1.30-1.35m and 1.40m jumpers.
The Ridge at Wellington offers equitation shows every Tuesday of the month from Jan. 5-March 22, 2016. There will also be a series of schooling shows at The Ridge at Wellington for all experience levels.
Two USHJA National and International Hunter Derby events will take place Feb. 5, 2016 and March 18, 2016.
Activities start with The Ridge At Wellington’s first schooling show of the season on Dec. 12-13, 2015, recognized by Marshall Sterling & South Florida Medal Finals.
What:
The Ridge at Wellington series includes several weeks of competition throughout the winter season with USEF-rated equitation shows. This winter will also feature five two-day schooling shows. The Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour will offer 1.30m-1.35m jumpers, 1.40m Grand Prix, Young Jumpers, Children’s/Adult Classics, Masters Jumpers, Junior/Amateur Classics, two hunter derbies and the Pre-Green Incentive Stake.
Barn & Show Phone: 561-791-1471 | Barn Fax: 561-791-1543
Hours:
8:00 a.m.-4 p.m. daily
Directions:
From the Florida Turnpike: Take the exit for Lake Worth Road West. Continue on Lake Worth Road approximately 6 miles to South Shore Blvd. Make a left on South Shore Blvd. Continue to the stop sign at 50th Street. Make a Right on 50th Street. Continue to Stables Way and make a right. Continue to the end of Stables Way and make a right on Palm Beach Point Blvd. Driveway to farm is 50 feet on the left.
From Route 95: Take the exit for Forest Hill Blvd West. Continue on Forest Hill Blvd to South Shore Blvd. Make a left on South Shore Blvd. Once on South Shore Blvd, continue straight at light at Pierson Road and again straight through the intersection at Lake Worth Road, to the stop sign at 50th Street. Make a Right on 50th Street. Continue to Stables Way and make a right. Continue to the end of Stables Way and make a right on Palm Beach Point Blvd. Driveway to farm is 50 feet on the left.
Information:
Before Show – (561) 791-1471, Email: RidgeShows@aol.com
During Show – Telephone: (561) 791-1471, Fax: (561) 791-1543
Text: (908) 500-0996
Website: www.TheRidgeFarm.com