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Horse Shows by the Bay Adds Hunter Classic Prize Money to 2007 Summer Series

Written by: Chrissy Lane
Client: Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-06-04

Traverse City, MI � June 4, 2007 � Horse Sports by the Bay, the producer of Horse Shows by the Bay and Zada Enterprises Dressage by the Bay, are excited to announce that they have added $25,000 in hunter classic prize money to the three-week equestrian festival, which will be held from July 18-August 5, 2007.

The $10,000 Horse Shows by the Bay Adult Hunter Classic is a new feature for the schedule and is generously sponsored by Lisa A.H. Cudahy. The adult classic will take place during Series I and is open to all adult amateur riders that have shown in at least two over fences classes in their respective section. The prize money will be divided among the top ten finishers.

Another new classic is the $10,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner/Professional Hunter Classic, which is sponsored by Wrenwood Farm and will be held during Series II. The class counts toward the USEF/USHJA Year End High Score Awards. The third classic, the $5,000 Horse Shows by the Bay Children�s Hunter Classic, will be held during Series I and is co-sponsored by Baskin Farm, Equisports Inc., and Fair Acres Farm.

The second rounds of each classic will be featured in the Main Hunter Ring and exhibitors will be treated to complimentary drinks and dinner ringside to enjoy the classes. Brookwood Farm & Hillside Farm and Friends serve as party sponsors.

In addition to the hunter classics, several special awards will be presented during the three weeks of competition. The Susan Wallace Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the horse accumulating the most points overall in the Regular or Green Conformation Hunter divisions at Horse Shows by the Bay Series I, II and III. The trophy has been donated by Top Call Farm and Greg Crolick in memory of Susan Wallace.

The Fancy Footwork Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the horse accumulating the most points overall in either the Children�s Hunter Horse or Children�s Jumper divisions during the three series. The Fancy Footwork trophy has been donated by Courtney Franciso in memory of her horse, Fancy Footwork.

Grand Hunter awards, sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Shook, will be given weekly to the horse earning the most points in each division section, including the Conformation Hunter, Working Hunter, Junior Hunter, Amateur-Owner Hunter, Adult Hunter, Pony Hunter and Children�s Hunter Horse and Pony Sections. English Riding Supply is also sponsoring the �Ovation� Leading Rider Series Awards, which will be awarded to leading riders from the Professional, Junior, Adult, Amateur, Pony and Children�s hunter, jumper and dressage divisions. English Riding Supply is a well known equestrian company that distributes products prominent in the horse show world, such as Pessoa, Mountain Horse, Veredus and Ovation.

Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc. produces the series and also offers Zada Enterprises, LLC�s Dressage by the Bay I and II from August 2 through August 5. Traverse City, MI is famous for its annual cherry production, resort-like atmosphere, and mild summer climate. This year will mark the company�s fourth season of providing first class competition to the Midwest community.

For more information about Horse Shows by the Bay and Zada Enterprises Dressage by the Bay, please visit www.horsesportsbythebay.com.


Fast Facts: 2007 Horse Shows by the Bay and Zada Enterprises, LLC Dressage by the Bay

EVENTS: Horse Shows by the Bay and Zada Enterprises, LLC Dressage by the Bay in Traverse City, Michigan

WHAT: A three-week summer hunter, jumper and dressage festival produced by Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc.

WHERE: Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc. is located in Acme Township in scenic Grand Traverse County, just minutes from downtown Traverse City.

WHEN:
July 18-22, 2007
July 25-29, 2007
August 1-5, 2007

PRIZE MONEY: $350,000 is offered over the course of the three-week festival.

WEEKLY FEATURES:
� $25,000 Regional Level Grand Prix
� $10,000 Open Jumper Welcome Prix, Level 7
� $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper Prix
� $2,500 Low Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper Classics
� USEF �AA� Hunter Divisions
� A-Rated Junior, Amateur & Pony Hunter Classics
� Young Jumper Championship Qualifiers
� NAL/WIHS Children Adult Hunter & Jumper Classics
� NAL Open Speed Qualifiers
� Non-rated Hunter, Jumper, & Equitation Classes
� Charity Fundraisers
� Dressage Exhibitions
� Daily and Weekly Exhibitor Socials and Parties

HIGHLIGHTS:
� Kid�s Day - Grand Traverse County 4H Benefit, Saturday, July 21
� Exhibitor Celebration Dinner & EAF Fundraiser, Sunday, July 22
� $10,000 NAL/WIHS Adult Hunter Classic, Saturday, July 21
� $5,000 NAL/WIHS Children�s Hunter Classic, Saturday, July 21
� World Champion Hunter Rider Sanctioning, July 25-29
� $10,000 Junior, Amateur-Owner, & Pro Hunter Classic, Saturday, July 28
� $1,000 Ride for the Ribbon 2�6� Non-Pro Hunter Classic, Sunday, July 29
� CANTER Benefit, Saturday, August 4
� $10,000 NAL/WIHS Children�s & Adult Jumper Prix, Sunday, August 5
� Zada Enterprises, LLC Dressage by the Bay Series I & II, August 2-5

HOURS:
Wednesday through Sunday, beginning at 8 a.m.

ADMISSION: Wed through Friday � Free; Saturdays and Sundays � $5/person ages 3 and up; Saturday, July 21; Children under the age of 18 Free

PARKING: Available on-site; included in admission price

DIRECTIONS:
From South East Michigan (Detroit Area)
I-75 North to M-72 West (@ Grayling); Follow M-72 West through Kalkaska; @ Williamsburg continue 1.9 miles to Bates Road; after Rail Road Crossing turn right onto Bates Road; Show Facility on Left 1 mile
From Mid Michigan (Lansing Area)
Follow US-127 north to Clare; Merge onto M-10 Wes/M-115 West towards Ludington/Cadillac to Route 115 North; Merge onto M-131 North; Turn left onto Fife Lake Road/CR-605; Follow jog left staying on CR-605 to Williamsburg; Turn left on M-72 West; @ Williamsburg continue west 1.9 miles to Bates Road; after Rail Road Crossing turn right onto Bates Road; Show Facility on Left 1 mile
From South West Michigan (Grand Rapids Area)
East I-96 north to Grand Rapids; take US 131 north to Cadillac; Turn left onto Fife Lake Road/CR-605; Follow jog left staying on CR-605 to Williamsburg; Turn left on M-72 West; @ Williamsburg continue 1.9 miles to Bates Road; after Rail Road Crossing turn right onto Bates Road;
From Northern Michigan (Petoskey Area)
US 31 South to Acme; East on M-72 3 miles; just prior to Railroad Tracks, turn left on Bates Road; Show Facility on Left 1 mile
From Traverse City
Follow US 31 East to Acme; turn East on M-72 3 miles; just prior to Railroad tracks,
Turn left on Bates Road; Show Facility on Left 1 mile
By Air
Use the Cherry Capital Airport�Traverse City; Follow Directions from TC

HOTELS:
Pointes North:
(800) 968-3422
Shanty Creek:
(866) 408-5218
Gold Coast Inn:
231-938-2538
Grand Beach Resort:
231-938-4455
Park Shore Resort:
231-947-3800
Sugar Beach Resort:
231-938-0100
Super 8 Motel:
231-938-1887
Traverse Bay Inn and Lodge:
231-947-5436
Traverse Victorian Inn:
231-947-5525
Timber Ridge Resort (10% discount offered):
800-909-2327
Traverse Bay RV Park:
238-928-5800

For all other Group Rates & Additional Hotel Listings, contact 1800-TRAVERS

SPONSORSHIP CONTACT:
Alex Rheinheimer
sponsor@horsesportsbythebay.com
Barbie Downer
judandbarbi@earthlink.net

MEDIA CONTACT:
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