124th National Horse Show Hosts 2007 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Championship Finals
Equestrian News Release

Wellington, FL - November 21, 2007 - The 124th National Horse Show and Family Festival, held at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in Wellington, FL, attracts the very best hunter and jumper athletes in the country. Top caliber competition at the National includes the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series Championship Finals.

Produced by the Show Jumping Hall of Fame, Inc. (SJHOF), Jumper Classic Series classes are held at only the most prestigious shows that meet particular standards and class specifications set forth by the SJHOF. The series, which is held throughout the year, is composed of both Junior and Amateur-Owner Classics. Standings are kept for two conferences, the East and West, with points accrued throughout the year to determine the year-end champion for each conference. The year-end champions are calculated before the National Horse Show, and a presentation is held at the show to honor the East and West coast champions.

The SHJOF Championship Finals at the National Horse Show invites the top riders from the Eastern and Western standings to compete together and face-off for the Championship Finals' victory.

The Show Jumping Hall of Fame and Museum, a non-profit organization, opened in 1989 and was created to help promote the sport of show jumping and to "immortalize the legends of the men, women, and horses who have made great contributions to the sport." The organization took over an elite amateur-owner series that was held in the '80s called the "Insilco Series" and named it the SJHOF Jumper Classic Series.

The SJHOF Jumper Classic Series soon joined the National Horse Show, and classes were held at Madison Square Garden and later at the Meadowlands in New Jersey. After the National Horse Show relocated to Wellington, the series created the Eastern and Western standings.



In 2006, Cara Cheska took home the SJHOF Amateur-Owner Series win for the Eastern Conference with her mare My Fair Lady. She sits at the top of the rankings this year as well, this time with Game Twist.

"I think the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Series is a really nice program," commented Cheska. "There are always big banners at the shows with updated standings. You can't walk by the show ring without seeing who is ranked. It's a big deal because everyone knows about it; it's at all of the in-gates. The series gets a lot of publicity, and they really make an effort to make it a valuable class. It's a really nice honor to win it," she smiled. "And, they give you a nice Tiffany bowl and a big ribbon."

As of now, Ali Wolff is leading the Junior SJHOF Eastern Conference standings with her mount Hertel Landman. The top SJHOF Amateur-Owner horse and rider combination for the Western Conference is Puma and Lindsay Ramar, and the top ranked rider of the Junior division for the Western Conference is Tina DiLandri on Chanel 292.

At the 124th National Horse Show, the $15,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Series Junior and Amateur-Owner Jumper National Finals will be held on Sunday, December 9, in the Internationale Arena. Starting at 8:00 a.m., the very best amateur-owner riders will compete for championship honors, with the junior classic following. Additionally, the overall Eastern Conference Junior and Amateur-Owner winners will be awarded their respective SJHOF Series Trophies.

To learn more about the Show Jumping Hall of Fame, please visit their Web site at http://www.showjumpinghalloffame.net.



124th NATIONAL HORSE SHOW & FAMILY FESTIVAL FAST FACTS

WHAT: 124th National Horse Show & Family Festival

WHEN: December 5-9, 2007

HOURS: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday: 8 a.m. to approximately 6 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to approximately 10 p.m.

WHERE: Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club, Wellington, Florida

HIGHLIGHTS- Competition:

- The $5,000 Palm Beach Post National Welcome Stake, CSI (December 5)

- The $15,000 NHS Speed Classic, CSI (December 6)

- The Zada Enterprises, LLC 6th Annual Dressage at the National (December 7-9)

- The $25,000 NHS Jumper Classic for the Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping Championship, presented by Equine Motorcoach, CSI (December 7- evening competition)

- The $25,000 National Horse Show Hunter Championship (December 8)

- The $10,000 NHS Speed Stake, CSI (December 8)

- The $15,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Series Junior and Amateur-Owner Jumper National Finals (December 9)

- The $80,000 Young Jumper Championships(R) International Finals (December 9)

- The $100,000 NHS Grand Prix FEI World Cup(TM) for the Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping Championship, presented by Equine Motorcoach, (December 9)

Exhibitions and Special Events:

Matthias Lang and Sarah d'Auriol vaulting demonstration in the Internationale Arena (December 7 at 7 p.m. and December 9 at 1:30 p.m.)

"Jumping Under the Stars" Gala (December 7, evening)

Children's Fair (December 8-9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Wellington Chamber Business Showcase 2007 in Grand Hunter Ring (December 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.)

SPONSORED CLASSES & PRIZE MONEY:

$155,000 FEI International Jumper section

$125,000 Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping Championship, presented by Equine Motorcoach

$5,000 Palm Beach Post National Welcome Stake

$80,000 Young Jumper Championships(R) International

$20,000 Palm Beach Daily News Amateur-Owner Jumper division

$20,000 ASPCA Junior Jumper division

$11,000 Pasmore Stables Adult Amateur Jumper division

$11,000 Martha Jolicoeur P.A. Illustrated Properties Children's Jumper division

$11,000 Bainbridge Farm Adult Amateur Working Hunter divisions

$6,500 "All the Gold" Second Year Green Working Hunter division

$6,500 National Horse Show Ladies Committee Side Saddle division

$5,500 Large Pony Hunter division sponsored by Suzy Marquard

$5,500 Alyana Farms Small Pony Hunter division

$5,500 Reflection Farms Green Conformation Hunter division

$5,500 Moxie Equestrian Inc. Regular Conformation Hunter division

$5,500 Tara Management Amateur-Owner 18-35 Working Hunter division

$5,500 Kilkenny Amateur-Owner Over 35 Working Hunter division

$5,500 William Barlow Redfern Regular Working Hunter division

Zada Enterprises LLC Dressage at the National

Palm Beach Equine Clinic

Florida Coast Equipment

RV Sales of Broward

TICKETS: 561-793-JUMP, or visit http://www.stadiumjumping.com

ADMISSION: General Admission Tickets are available at the gate.

Adults: $10 Wednesday through Saturday (including $10 for Friday evening performance), Sunday- $15

Seniors/Children 13 and up: $7 all performances

Children 12 and under: Free

VIP SEATING: Box Seats Tickets may be purchased at the gate. (Limited availability)

Location: Internationale Arena

Prices: $25 every day (plus $25 for Friday evening performance), per person

Box of 4 seats for entire week, including Friday night: $500

Box Seats are available for purchase through Stadium Jumping, Inc. Please call 800-237-8924 for more information.

VIP tables in The Diamond Horseshoe Club (located at the Internationale Arena):

Gold Member Front Row- $5000 for six seat table, luxury amenities provided for all performances including Friday evening. Silver Member Second and Third Rows- $3500 for six seat table.

Tables in The Diamond Horseshoe Club are available for purchase through Phelps Media Group, Inc. Please call 561-753-3389.

THE FACILITY:

The Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club is also the home of the Winter Equestrian Festival and the site of the first outdoor Nations Cup held in the United States. The competition areas include the 400' x 400' grass Internationale Arena, which is surrounded by bermed seating, chalets, and VIP areas; plus the Bertalan DeNemethy Arena and Grand Hunter Field, both with all weather footing. Amenities include the Diamond Horseshoe Club VIP area.

DIRECTIONS:

Approaching the show grounds from the Florida Turnpike, take Exit #93, Lake Worth Blvd., and travel west, crossing over 441. Travel five miles to South Shore Blvd., turn right on South Shore and proceed one mile to Pierson Road, then turn left at the light. Spectator Entrance is first left, on Equestrian Road. Approaching the show grounds from Interstate I-95, take Exit 49. Travel west on Forest Hill Blvd. 11 miles to South Shore Blvd. Turn left on South Shore and follow to Pierson Road. Turn right at the light on Pierson. Spectator Entrance is first left - Equestrian Road.

PARKING: Parking is free Wednesday through Sunday

FOOD: A diverse menu of food and beverages is available at the vendor courtyard and at vendors around the Internationale Arena, and are open during show hours.

SHOPPING: The vendor courtyard and individual booths around the Internationale Arena offer equestrian equipment, apparel, jewelry, and home furnishings.

HOTELS:

*Hampton Inn and Suites Wellington

2155 Wellington Green Drive, Wellington, FL 561-472-9696

*Hampton Inn at Emerald Dunes

2025 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL 561-682-9990

*Hampton Inn Lake Worth

8205 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, FL 561-472-5980

CAR RENTAL:

Use Enterprise Rent-a-Car for your car rental needs at the National Horse Show and Family Festival! Call 1-800-593-0505 and use the National Horse Show reference number 41W0080 for a discount.

PALM BEACH POLO EQUESTRIAN CLUB:

14440 Pierson Rd., Wellington, FL 33414

561-793-JUMP (phone)

561-753-7727 (fax)

http://www.stadiumjumping.com.



STADIUM JUMPING, INC.: Corporate Office-

1301 Sixth Ave West, Suite 406, Bradenton, FL 34205

941-744-5465 (phone)

941-744-0874 (fax)

http://www.stadiumjumping.com.

NATIONAL HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, LTD

Carolyn Vincent

P.O. Box 386, Greenvale, NY 11548

516-484-1865 (phone)

516-484-1982 (fax)

NationalHS@aol.com

http://www.nhs.org

MEDIA CONTACT:

Phelps Media Group, Inc.

13833 Wellington Trace

Unit E-4 #221

Wellington, FL 33414

561-753-3389 (phone)

561-753-3386 (fax)



pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.com

http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com



Photo Credit: Ali Wolff on Hertel Landman. Photo (C) 2007 Jennifer Wood.