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Madonna Coming to 123rd National Horse Show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jennifer Kappler for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International
MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Kappler of Phelps Media Group, Inc. International at (561) 753-3389 or at pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.com
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Photo Credit: The Five Faces of Madonna party ticket. Courtesy of the designer. This photograph may be used free of charge only in relation to this PMG press release
Madonna Coming to 123rd National Horse Show
Wellington, FL – November 3, 2006 – There will be no shortage of festivities and celebrations at this years National Horse Show. Wednesday November 29, is the Welcome Party at International Polo Club, Thursday November 30 is the Exhibitor Party hosted by Richard Schechter at Bainbridge Farm, and Friday November 31 is Jumping Under the Stars and the after party called "Five Faces of Madonna" sponsored by PhelpsSports.com and RV Sales of Broward, held at the PhelpsSports Club.
Founded in 1883 at the original Madison Square Garden, the National Horse Show is America’s oldest indoor horse show, firmly established as a major fixture on the national and international sporting and social event calendars. The National has now become one of America’s most prestigious outdoor horse shows, held at Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in Wellington, FL.
The National Horse Show Association (NHS) of America provides the opportunity for competitors throughout the United States to compete in year-end championship finals and will offer many of the top horses and riders the chance to rein supreme with national honors.
The festivities kick-off with a Welcome Party for NHS exhibitors, trainers and sponsors held at International Polo Club (IPC), November 29 from 7:00pm-8:30pm. IPC is located at 3667 120th Ave South. The party will be poolside with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The dress is “poolside casual”, and there will be valet parking. For an invitation call Elizabeth Hedley 561.793.5867. Guests may stay on their own for dinner and drinks after 9:00PM. Please RSVP at 561.753.3389.
Thursday, November 30 is the date of the Exhibitors’ Party at the home of Mr. Richard Schechter of Bainbridge Farms. Bainbridge Farm is the title sponsor of the $10,000 Bainbridge Farm Adult Amateur Working Hunter division, as well as the Exhibitors’ Party held at his farm. The party will be run from 6:30pm-9:00pm at
2249 Appaloosa Trail. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served and the dress is casual. The party is by invitation only for NHS exhibitors, horse owners, horse trainers, and sponsors. For an invitation call Elizabeth Hedley 561.793.5867. RSVP is a must 561.753.3389.
Richard Schechter is CEO and President of Bainbridge Companies LLC. He is an avid equestrian himself. As owner of Bainbridge Farm, Schechter has horses that compete in the Adult Amateur Hunters, Pre-Green Hunters, and Pony Hunters.
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Bainbridge Companies LLC is one of the nation’s premier owners, developers, and builders of investment real estate. They are a Florida-based fully integrated real estate company engaged in the development, construction, management, acquisition and disposition of commercial and residential real estate. Their apartment community development and acquisition programs are centered in specific markets in Florida, and
are growing extensively. Bainbridge Companies LLC involved with several properties in Wellington, FL, including the Estates at Wellington Green, Polo Lakes, and Polo Chase.
Friday, December 1 is the pinnacle event, Jumping Under the Stars, featuring the Rolex/USEF National Jumper Championship, a Friesian demonstration, Sidesaddle Under saddle and the National Anthem sung by Maureen Hamill. The festivities begin with Opening Ceremonies at 6:30pm, and the first horse on course at 7:00pm. The dress is black tie- and dinner catered by La Peche - will be served in the Diamond Horse Shoe Club.
VIP tables in The Diamond Horseshoe Club (located at the Internationale Arena) are available for purchase through Phelps Media Group, Inc.+ Please call 561-753-3389.
“Madonna” arrives at the NHS during the After Party, themed the five faces of Madonna. The wild bash starts after the last horse completes the jump-off and continues late into the night. “The Five Faces of Madonna” after party is sponsored by PhelpsSports and RV Sales of Broward. Call Phelps Media Group, Inc.+561-753-3389 for tickets.
Mark your calendars now and make sure not to miss any of these fun events during the National Horse Show!
123rd NATIONAL HORSE SHOW & FAMILY FESTIVAL FAST FACTS
WHAT: 123rd National Horse Show & Family Festival
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WHEN: November 29-December 3, 2006
HOURS: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday: 8 a.m. to approximately 6 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to approximately 10 p.m.
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WHERE: Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club, Wellington, Florida
HIGHLIGHTS- Competition:
Palm Beach Post National Welcome Stake, CSI (November 29)
NHS Speed Stake, CSI (November 30)
The Palm Beach Daily News NHS Adult Amateur Welcome Stake (December 1)
Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping Championship Phase I, CSI-W (December 1- evening competition)
NHS Open Speed Stake, CSI (December 2)
$120,000 National Horse Show Open and Junior/Amateur-Owner Hunter Championships (December 2)
Zada Enterprises, LLC 5th Annual Dressage at the National- $500 Intermediaire I and Grand Prix level Freestyle, Young Rider and Junior Freestyle (December 1-3)
Show Jumping Hall of Fame Series Junior and Amateur-Owner Jumper National Finals (December 3)
$80,000 Young Jumper Championships® International Final (December 3)
Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping Championship Final Phase (December 3)
Exhibitions and Special Events:
“Jumping Under the Stars” Black Tie Gala (December 1, evening)
Shaana Pritchard and Frieze Frame Friesians exhibitions (December 1-3)
Children’s Fair (December 2-3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
“The Horse: In & Out” Art Exhibition (November 29-December 3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
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SPONSORED CLASSES & PRIZE MONEY:
$155,000 International Open Jumper section
$125,000 Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping Championship and Bonus Pool Award
$80,000 Young Jumper Championships® International
$20,000 Palm Beach Daily News Adult Amateur Jumper division
$10,000 Bainbridge Farm Adult Amateur Working Hunter division
$13,000 Kilkenny Amateur-Owner Working Hunter divisions
$6,500 William Barlow Redfern Regular Working Hunter division
$5,000 Village of Wellington National Horse Show Pony Hunter Classic
TICKETS: 561-793-JUMP, or visit www.stadiumjumping.com
ADMISSION: General Admission Tickets are available at the gate.
Adults: $10 Wednesday through Saturday (including $10 for Friday evening performance), Sunday- $15
Seniors/Children 13 and up: $7 all performances
Children 12 and under: Free
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VIP SEATING: Box Seats Tickets may be purchased at the gate.+ (Limited availability)
Location: Internationale Arena
Prices: $25 every day (plus $25 for Friday evening performance), per person
Box of 4 seats for entire week, including Friday night: $500
Box Seats are available for purchase through Stadium Jumping, Inc.+ Please call 800-237-8924 for more information.
VIP tables in The Diamond Horseshoe Club (located at the Internationale Arena):
Gold Member Front Row- $5000 for six seat table, luxury amenities provided for all performances including Friday evening.+ Silver Member Second and Third Rows- $3500 for six seat table.
Tables in The Diamond Horseshoe Club are available for purchase through Phelps Media Group, Inc.+ Please call 561-753-3389.
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THE FACILITY:
The Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club is also the home of the Winter Equestrian Festival and the site of the first outdoor Nations Cup held in the United States. The competition areas include the 400’ x 400’ grass Internationale Arena, which is surrounded by bermed seating, chalets, and VIP areas; plus the Bertalan DeNemethy Arena and Grand Hunter Field, both with all weather footing. Amenities include the Diamond Horseshoe Club VIP area.
DIRECTIONS:
Approaching the show grounds from the Florida Turnpike, take Exit #93, Lake Worth Blvd., and travel west, crossing over 441. Travel five miles to South Shore Blvd., turn right on South Shore and proceed one mile to Pierson Road, then turn left at the light. Spectator Entrance is first left, on Equestrian Road. Approaching the show grounds from Interstate I-95, take Exit 49. Travel west on Forest Hill Blvd. 11 miles to South Shore Blvd. Turn left on South Shore and follow to Pierson Road. Turn right at the light on Pierson. Spectator Entrance is first left – Equestrian Road.
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PARKING: Parking is free Wednesday through Sunday.
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FOOD: A diverse menu of food and beverages is available at the vendor courtyard and at vendors around the Internationale Arena, and are open during show hours.
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SHOPPING: The vendor courtyard and individual booths around the Internationale Arena offer equestrian equipment, apparel, jewelry, and home furnishings.
HOTELS:
*Hampton Inn and Suites Wellington
2155 Wellington Green Drive, Wellington, FL 561-472-9696
*Hampton Inn at Emerald Dunes
2025 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL 561-682-9990
*Hampton Inn Lake Worth
8205 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, FL 561-472-5980
CAR RENTAL:
Use Enterprise Rent-a-Car for your car rental needs at the National Horse Show and Family Festival! Call 1-800-593-0505 and use the National Horse Show reference number 41W0080 for a discount.
PALM BEACH POLO EQUESTRIAN CLUB:
14440 Pierson Rd., Wellington, FL+ 33414
561-793-JUMP (phone)
561-753-7727 (fax)
www.stadiumjumping.com. +
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STADIUM JUMPING, INC.: Corporate Office-
1301 Sixth Ave West, Suite 406, Bradenton, FL+ 34205
941-744-5465 (phone)
941-744-0874 (fax)
www.stadiumjumping.com.+
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NATIONAL HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, LTD
Carolyn Vincent
P.O. Box 386, Greenvale, NY+ 11548
516-484-1865 (phone)
516-484-1982 (fax)
NationalHS@aol.com
www.nhs.org
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
13833 Wellington Trace
Unit E-4 #221
Wellington, FL 33414
561-753-3389 (phone)
561-753-3386 (fax)
pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.com
www.phelpsmediagroup.com
Photo Credit: The Five Faces of Madonna party ticket. Courtesy of the designer. This photograph may be used free of charge only in relation to this PMG press release
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