Ladies and Gentlemen’s Committees of the 122nd National Horse Show & Family Festival Attend Cocktail Meeting
Equestrian News Release
Wellington, FL- November 10- The Ladies and Gentlemen’s Committees of the 122nd National Horse Show congregated for a meeting and cocktails on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at the Wellington Country Club. Orchestrated by NHS Spokesman Mason Phelps, the meeting addressed logistics pertaining to social functions and the responsibilities of committee members during the National Horse Show competition.
Mason Phelps spoke first during the meeting and reported on the overall schedule of events for the entire show, which included special events at the show and evening socials. Betty Jane Henry, Chairman of the Ladies Committee, addressed issues such as the traditional badges that committee members wear, new trophy engravings, and new trophies included in this year’s NHS awards. She reported that golf carts will make transportation easier this year at the show and that shirts in National Horse Show colors have been donated for the jump crew to wear during the competition. In addition, Henry addressed the different social functions that will take place and the role of committee members at these functions.
NHS President Gene Mische showed great appreciation for all of the committee members and informed everyone that the National Horse Show Association of America, Ltd. is looking forward to another successful year at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Center. He confirmed that Hurricane Wilma did not interfere with the show arrangements and that the future looks bright for Wellington to host this tradition annually.
Arlene Tuny Page commented on the beneficial addition of Dressage at the National Horse Show. Mason Phelps added that tables are still available in the Diamond Horse Shoe Club, which overlooks the Internationale Arena and hosts the “Jumping Under the Stars” Black Tie Gala on Friday, December 2, at 7:30 p.m.
Members of the National Horse Show Ladies and Gentlemen’s Committees include: President of NHS Gene Mische, NHS Spokesman Mason Phelps, Elizabeth Hedley, Katherine and Mark Bellissimo, Carlene Blunt, Billie Burr, Audrey Chesney, Leslie Clarke, Barbara Conners, Joanne Feidler, Chairman of the Ladies Committee Betty Jane Henry, Mary Lou Mele, Kathy Moore, Jill Soderquist, Fran Steinwedel, Nappy Tranter, Arlene Tuny Page, Tim Boulton, Jim Corbin, A.J. Holeman, Ron Neal, Richard Schechter, and Michael Whitlow.
The National Horse Show will be held at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in Wellington, Florida from November 30- December 4th.
For more information on the National Horse Show, please visit http://www.nhs.org.
122nd NATIONAL HORSE SHOW & FAMILY FESTIVAL FAST FACTS
WHAT: 122nd National Horse Show & Family Festival
WHEN: November 30 – December 4, 2005
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:
Palm Beach Post National Welcome Stake, CSI 3* (November 30)
Chesapeake Petroleum Speed Stake, CSI 3* (December 1)
$100,000 Lexus National Horse Show Jumper Championship, CSI-W presented by Chesapeake Petroleum (December 2- evening competition)
Chesapeake Petroleum National Speed Classic, CSI 3* (December 3)
$120,000 National Horse Show Open and Junior/Amateur-Owner Hunter Championships (December 3, 4)
Zada Enterprises, LLC Dressage at the National- $500 Intermediaire I and Grand Prix level Freestyle, Young Rider and Junior Freestyle (December 4)
Show Jumping Hall of Fame Series Junior and Amateur-Owner Jumper National Finals (December 4)
$80,000 Young Jumper Invitational Championships (December 4)
$75,000 Budweiser AGA Championship, CSI 3* presented by Chesapeake Petroleum (December 4)
Exhibitions and Special Events:
“Jumping Under the Stars” Black Tie Gala (December 2, evening)
Cultural Trust of the Palm Beaches’ “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” After Hours Party (December 2, 9:30 pm.)
Shaana Pritchard and Frieze Frame Friesians exhibition
Children’s Fair (December 3-4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
“The Horse: In & Out” Art Exhibition (November 30-December 4, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
“Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” After Hours Party, sponsored by Cultural Trust of the Palm Beaches, will begin at the conclusion of the “Jumping Under the Stars” Black Tie Gala. Members of the Diamond Horse Shoe Club and NHS exhibitors have free admittance. Golden Tickets are available for purchase at $50.00 through Phelps Media Group, Inc. International
SPONSORED CLASSES & PRIZE MONEY:
$205,000 International Open Jumper section
$20,000 Palm Beach Daily News Adult Amateur Jumper division
$10,000 Bainbridge Farm Adult Amateur Working Hunter division
$6,500 Kilkenny Amateur-Owner Working Hunter division
$6,500 William Barlow Redfern Regular Working Hunter division
$5,000 Village of Wellington National Pony Hunter Classic
TICKETS: 561-793-5867, or visit http://www.stadiumjumping.com
ADMISSION: General Admission Tickets are available at the gate.
Adults: $10 all performances, 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, 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 561-793-JUMP for more information.
VIP tables in The Diamond Horseshoe Club (located at the Internationale Arena):
Front Row- $5000 for six seat table. 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.
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 3420
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
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