North Salem, NY - Old Salem Farm will host its 2011 spring horse shows at its facility in North Salem, NY, in the heart of Westchester County. Old Salem Farm boasts its historic grass Grand Prix field, state-of-the-art stabling facility and three pristine all-weather outdoor rings.

Prior to the start of the Spring Horse Shows, Old Salem Farm will host an unrecognized Local Day horse show on Sunday, May 8. In honor of Mother's Day, there will be free admission on this day. Families are invited to come to the Farm and enjoy a beautiful day in the country while watching local exhibitors compete and prepare for the two weeks of competition ahead. Local Day will feature a full day of showing at every level and is the perfect warm-up opportunity for the Spring Horse Shows. There will also be lots of activities for the entire family.

The 2011 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, recognized as one of the top 25 horse shows in America in the 2010 NARG ratings, feature the $40,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix, $75,000 Empire State Grand Prix, $25,000 North Salem Grand Prix,as well as a $25,000 New York Welcome Stake, $20,000 Speed Derby of North Salem, $15,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic, part of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series,$10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, and $10,000 Leading Hunter Rider Award.

Admission to the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows is $10.00 per carload on weekdays and $20.00 per carload on weekends. Pegasus Therapeutic Riding, whose mission is to provide the therapeutic benefits of horseback riding and other equine-assisted activities to physically, emotionally, and developmentally challenged individuals at facilities and stables in the states of Connecticut and New York, will be one of several local and equestrian charities benefiting from the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows. The Old Salem Farm Horse Shows are a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization.

For More call 914-669-5610 or visit www.oldsalemfarm.net.

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