The Carolina Horse Park announces the addition of a new hunter-jumper competition May 22nd-25th, 2008 to benefit the Carolina Horse Park Foundation. This year’s event will be held in Raeford, NC, at the 'Carolina Horse Park', located just minutes from the Southern Pines-Pinehurst area.

The show was previously produced by Rush Management at the Pinehurst Training Track. John and Pam Rush generously donated their show date to the CHP for its use as an annual benefit horse show. The competition will be USEF 'A' recognized and feature a full compliment of both hunter and jumper classes for every level.

The show grounds include two all-weather footing outdoor rings measuring 270 x 150 each, a grass jumper field at 300 x 200, and schooling areas that are ample in size. One hundred new permanent stalls have recently been built in addition to a newly renovated show office complex.

Recently hired CHP Director of Operations Andrew Ellis will manage the show. Ellis, whose show management experience includes the North American Young Rider Championships, has over eighteen years experience producing upper level competitions.

Randy and Pam Mullins will preside over the hunter divisions, and Leslie Brown will officiate in the jumper divisions.

Available stabling is limited and expected to sell out so early stall reservations are highly recommended. Reservation-entry forms and additional information can be found at www.carolinahorsepark.com.

Stall reservations can also be placed over the phone with Andrew Ellis at (919)-637-2958 or via email at [email protected].

Prize lists have been mailed out. If you haven't received one it can be downloaded from the web site or email a request for one to [email protected].