Irish native Richie Moloney earned the win of the $215,000 Longines FEI World Cup™Jumping New York. (The Book LLC)
The following day, NBC Sports Network aired a 90-minute broadcast of the event.
"Our show had a .06 Household Rating with 166,000 P02+ (persons over 2 watching) average," said Allen Fry from Carr- Hughes Productions, producers of the NBC Sports Network broadcast for the third consecutive year. "In comparison to last year's show we more than tripled viewership. We were the third highest rated show on the network for the day, behind a premier league game and our lead-in of Pro Football Talk."
This is by far the highest rating ever for an equestrian event broadcast on NBC Sports Network.
"One of Stadium Jumping's goals is to introduce the sport to a broader audience," said Michael Morrissey, president of Stadium Jumping. "In Europe and other parts of the world, show jumping is a popular spectator sport. We're committed to the growth of the fan base in the U.S."
About the American Gold Cup
Held over five days, the American Gold Cup brings together a diverse crowd of elite equestrian athletes, discerning horse owners, excited fans and young hopefuls waiting to catch a glimpse of their idols set amongst a fanfare of family-friendly activities, competitions, shopping, entertainment and celebrity sightings.
The American Gold Cup is one of only 15 events that comprise the all-new North American League of the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping with the Final to be held in Gothenburg, Sweden in March 2016.
The international show jumping event features high-end shopping located along Old Salem Farm's boutique row. From top-notch equestrian tack and equipment to fashion, jewelry, antiques, art and much more, the scenic outdoor boutiques offer show-goers the perfect opportunity to get some shopping in while taking a break from the competition action.
For further information visit: www.stadiumjumping.com and www.theamericangoldcup.com/.
Old Salem Farm, located an hour north of New York City, boasts a state-of-the-art stabling facility, an historic pristine grass Grand Prix field and outstanding competition and schooling arenas, all of which are surrounded by one of the world's most charming and picturesque competition venue settings. For the past four years, the North American Riders Group (NARG) has recognized the Old Salem Farm competitions on their NARG Top 25 List. For more information on Old Salem Farm, including its yearlong competition schedule, prize lists, clinics, boarding, lessons and training, visit www.oldsalemfarm.net.