Hampton Falls, NH -- The 2011 Fidelity Investments® Jumper Classic® Prize List is now in print and available online for riders and trainers who are headed to the show September 14-18 in Hampton Falls, NH. The virtual Prize List and online Entry Forms can be found under the riders link or at http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=75711&pre=1
New England's premier show jumping event, held each fall since 1989, the Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic was named one of the Top 25 of 2010 Horse Shows in North America by the North American Riders Group, and offers 60 classes with $200,000 in prize money during five full days of competition. The show grounds at the 75-acre Silver Oak Equestrian Center are nestled among apple orchards and farms in the quintessential New England countryside, just minutes from the New Hampshire seacoast.
Exhibitors will be pleased to note some of the new features of the show, Melissa Lovasco, President and CEO of the Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic said, "We look forward to welcoming many of the nation's top riders, adult amateurs, students, and junior riders, and of course both seasoned and young horses for the 2011 show. This year both new and returning exhibitors will find the footing and the scheduling to be very amenable. We're known as 'the rider's show' because we listen to exhibitors' suggestions and put the horse and rider first."
Every year the Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic makes improvements to the show. Here's what's new for 2011:
- All-new high performance German Geo textile fiber footing has been installed by GGT -Footing™ in our two all-weather rings, and warm-up rings adjacent to the spectacular 5-acre grass Coldwell Banker Grand Prix Field.
- A new Show Manager, Mike Belisle, will ensure that exhibitors enjoy a very accommodating schedule, stabling, and show environment.
- Course designer Anthony D'Ambrosio will challenge riders in the bigger classes held on the Coldwell Banker Previews Grand Prix grass field, including the $75,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix, $12,000 Millshire Speed Derby, and $15,000 Equine Insurance Services Speed Stake as well Jr. High and Low Classic's.
- New 1.25m D.G. Ventures Speed Derby to be held on Friday in the Coldwell Banker Grand Prix Field.
- Course designers Erik Hasbrouck and Nathan Panetta will create exciting challenges for a variety of classes including 1.30m and 1.40m, a modified division to accommodate riders needing a transition between child/adult jumpers and the Low A/O division, and a Farewell Class.
- A Grand Circuit Championship will reward riders who competed in both the Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic and Fieldstone Summer Showcase at the Fieldstone Equestrian & Show Facility in Halifax, MA earlier in the summer. Riders competing in the Masters 45+ division, the Low Junior/Amateur-Owner and the High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper divisions will have a chance to win great prizes and the Championship.
"Join us for some of the best show jumping competition you'll find anywhere in New England," said Mike Belisle, Show Manager. "This is the opportunity to enjoy a spectacular show environment, grass Grand Prix field, superb all-weather rings, and top notch course designs, not to mention a fun-filled event with many of the stars of show jumping all together to compete in one of the last outdoor shows of the season."
To access the 2011 Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic prize list and entry form, please go to www.jumperclassic.com, or email [email protected]. For more information about the show, call 978.283.7708.