Lake Placid, New York - The 46th annual Lake Placid Horse Show, Presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC, got underway on Tuesday. Many of the nation's best hunter and jumper riders have arrived at the North Elba Show Grounds as the Lake Placid Horse Shows are again hosting three fantastic weeks of top horse show competition beginning at 8:00 AM daily.  The Lake Placid Horse Show runs June 23-28, followed by the I Love New York Horse Show June 30 - July 5, and the Adirondack Horse Show July 7-11.

Voted one of the nation's top ten horse shows in 2014 by the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame, the Lake Placid Horse Shows feature more than 100 classes of competition each week for all levels of competition ranging from young children on lead-line ponies to Olympic medalists competing in the grand prix jumper ring. All three weeks are USEF 'AA' rated for hunters and 6* rated for Jumpers. In addition, the show offers more than $750,000 in prize money, and boasts an immaculate world-class venue in a vacation-type setting, all of which make it a favorite stop on the nation's hunter-jumper horse show circuit.

Top riders like Laura Chapot, who dominated competition last year and won the Richard and Diana Feldman Perpetual Challenge Trophy for Excellence, are on hand to compete in the horse shows' open division and Grand Prix events.

"There is so much excitement in the air!" said Richard M. Feldman, Chairman of the Lake Placid Horse Show Association. "It's such a wonderful feeling when the horses, riders, owners, grooms, family and friends arrive at the show grounds each year. We are delighted to have so many familiar faces return and we enjoy welcoming new ones, who are now immediately part of the Lake Placid Horse Show family!"

Last year the Lake Placid Horse Shows premiered two major features - a third week of competition, the Adirondack Horse Show, was added, featuring the $100,000 Adirondack Grand Prix; as well as brand new, top-of-the-line footing in all four rings. Both of these additions received big applause from the competitors. A total of 1,200 horses along with 3,600 exhibitors and staff attended the three weeks of the Lake Placid Horse Shows last year, and they have returned in force this year to compete for the top prize money which was also increased last year.

You won't want to miss out on several traditional favorites at the Lake Placid Horse Shows. The Equestrian Window Decorating Contest is always a favorite during the Lake Placid Horse Show, so take a walk down Main Street to enjoy the equestrian-inspired window decorations by the Lake Placid Village shop owners. They really get into the horse show spirit!

Another annual favorite is the 23rd annual Doggie Costume Contest, presented by Animal Planet and The Brown Dog Deli & Wine Bar, which will place this year on Sunday, July 5 at 12:00 noon during the I Love New York Horse Show in a special area next to the Richard M Feldman Grand Prix Field.  This contest is fun for everyone as dressed-up dogs compete for a variety of awards including the Lulu Perpetual Trophy for the funniest costume. All people with leashed dogs in costume are admitted to the horse show free of charge that day.

The 23rd annual Horse Club Junior Day, sponsored by Hannaford Supermarkets, will take place during the I love New York Horse Show on Friday, July 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm. This special event invites local Pony Clubbers, 4-H members and riding clubs to participate in a fun-filled day at the horse shows.  The day includes activities such as a stable tour, jump course walk, farrier visit, and question-and-answer period. There will also be a raffle, giveaways, and an autograph session with a top Grand Prix rider. The cost to attend the event is $5.00 per participant, and lunch (pizza) is included. There is no entry fee for chaperones, but there is a fee of $4.00 per chaperone if they choose to eat with the participants. Space is limited to the first 100 people, and reservations are on a first come, first serve basis.

The Lake Placid Horse Shows offer some of the best shopping in the Adirondacks. Local artisans and products are featured along with, equine related shops, clothing, apparel and photography. Don't forget to pick up your official Lake Placid Horse Shows merchandise! There are also plenty of food vendors to choose from.

Highlights of the Lake Placid Horse Show include:

Tuesday, June 23 - Opening Day - Hunter Warm-Up Classes; Pre-Green Working Hunter Classes; Performance Working Hunter & Handy Hunter Classes; Schooling Jumper Classes; Window Decorating Contest Begins

Wednesday, June 24 - $1,500 Jamaica Tent 1.35m Jumper Class; WIHS Equitation Jumper Phase; WIHS Equitation Hunter Phase; Platinum Performance SJ Talent Search; The National PHA Equitation Class; Various Hunter & Jumper Classes

Thursday, June 25 - $5,000 Hampton Inn 1.40m Jumper Class; $1,500 Dartbrook Rustic Goods 1.35m Jumper Class; ASPCA/NHSAA Maclay; Pessoa U.S. Hunter Seat Medal presented by Randolph College; Various Hunter & Jumper Classes

Friday, June 26 - $1,500 Saratoga Olive Oil 1.35m Jumper Class; $5,000 Whiteface Mountain 1.40m Jumper Class; $30,000 Lake Placid Jumper Classic presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC (3 PM); U.S. Adult Equitation; Ariat Adult Medal; Marshall & Sterling U.S. Pony Medal - Small, Medium, Large; Various Hunter & Jumper Classes

Saturday, June 27 - $7,500 The Wild Center Low Junior Jumper Classic; $7,500 J. Lohr Vineyards & Wine Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic;$5,000 Crowne Plaza Resort & Golf Club Lake Placid Adult Amateur Jumper Classic (18-40 yrs); $5,000 Crowne Plaza Resort & Golf Club Lake Placid Adult Amateur Jumper Classic (over 40 yrs); THIS National Children's Medal; $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby; Various Hunter & Jumper Classes

Sunday, June 28 - $10,000 Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort Junior Jumper Classic; $10,000 Mirror Lake Inn Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic; Juliam Farm Lead Line Class (1:00 PM); C.M. Hadfield's Parade of Champions (1:30 PM); $75,000 Devoucoux Grand Prix of Lake Placid presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC (2:00 PM) ; $1,000 MME Adult Amateur Hunter Classic; $1,000 MME Children's Hunter Classic; Children's Jumper Classic (14yrs & under); Children's Jumper Classic (15-17 yrs); Various Hunter, Jumper, & Equitation Classes

A generous Thank You to the Sponsors of the 2015 Lake Placid Horse Show Series, presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC including: 17 Hands Gallery; Adirondack Life; Adirondacks 4 - Season Guide; Animal Planet; Anonymous, Bainbridge Farm; Beacon Hill Horse Transportation, Inc.; Beval Saddlery; Bitterman, Barbara & Michael; Burrows, Debbie & Jim; C. M. Hadfield Saddlery, Inc.; Carr-Hughes Productions; Casella Waste Management; Clark, Jane Forbes; CMJ Sporthorse; Community Bank NA; Crowne Plaza Resort & Golf Club, Lake Placid; Dartbrook Rustic Goods; David R. Fowler Custom Tack Trunks; Deeridge Farms; Der Dau Custom Made Boots; Devoucoux, Inc.; Eastern Hay; Equestrian Services International; EquiFit, Inc.; Equine Insurance Services/Great American; FarmVet, Inc.; Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort; Hampton Inn; Hannaford Supermarkets; Harpel, James; Hendriks Gin/Empire Merchants North; High Peaks Resort; Hollow Brook Wealth Management, LLC; Hooker Family; Horse Watch; Horseshoe Trail Farm, LLC; Hotel North Woods; Hunt, Ltd.; iEquine Media, Inc.; Jamaica Tent Company; J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines; Juliam Farm; Kate Levy & Family; KJ Robinson; Lake Placid CVB; Lake Placid Lodge; Lake Placid Summit Resort Hotel & Suites; Michael Morrissey Enterprises LLC; Mirror Lake Inn/The Cottage Café; North Star; Oakcroft; On A Fence Designs; ORDA - Whiteface Mountain; Pepsi Beverages Company; Price Chopper; Pure Placid; Purina Animal Nutrition; Ruthie's Run; Sage Hill Farm; Sand Castle Farm; Santa's Workshop; Saratoga Olive Oil; Schultz, Michael; Sea Shore Stables, LLC; Sidelines; Sisco, Dennis & Alexine Lesko; Storm Ridge Capital LLC; Stretton Enterprises, Inc.; The Brown Dog Deli & Wine Bar; The Clothes Horse; The Whiteface Lodge; The Wild Center; Town of North Elba Park District; Village of Lake Placid; WNBZ Home of the Morning News & Rock 105; Woodlea Farms; WPTZ News Channel 5; Y-106.3.  Special Event Sponsors Include: Hannaford Supermarket - Horse Club Junior Day; Animal Planet, The Brown Dog Deli & Wine Bar - Doggie Costume Contest; Juliam Farm - Lead Line Class; Santa's Workshop - Lead Line Class; C. M. Hadfield's Saddlery - Parade of Champions; Beval Saddlery, Ltd. - Parade of Champions; The Clothes Horse - Parade of Champions.

Admission to the Lake Placid Horse Shows is just $2.00 per person on weekdays, and $5.00 per person on weekends.

Children under the age of 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more. Tickets are available at the entrance gate.  Advance purchase is not necessary as there is plenty of general seating available. The horse shows are located at the North Elba Show Grounds, 5514 Cascade Road (Route 73) in Lake Placid, directly across from the ski jumps.

The horse show offers free admission to anyone who has attended the I Love Barbecue & Music Festival from Friday, July 3 - Sunday, July 5.  All you need to do is bring your ticket stub from the Festival and you will be admitted to the horse show free of charge!

For a special behind-the-scenes look at the horse shows, take a guided Walking Tour for just $1.00. Tours offered Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 11:30 a.m.  Meet at the Lake Placid Horse Show's Retail Booth to begin your tour.

Show jumping fans that are not able to make it to the Lake Placid Horse Shows will still be able to watch the competition. ShowNetVision.com is offering live webcasts of all classes at www.ShowNetVision.com.  Video clips of competition, as well as schedules and live scoring, are available at www.ShowNet.biz.

Further information on the Lake Placid Horse Show Series, Presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC is available by calling the Lake Placid Horse Show Association at 518-523-9625 or on line at www.lakeplacidhorseshow.com