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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Kick Off Fourth Annual Horse Shows by the Bay on July 18, 2007

Written by: Elise DeVoe
Client: Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-07-02

Traverse City, MI – June 29, 2007 – Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc. would like to extend an open invitation to those interested to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 18 at 8 a.m. for the new permanent facility of Horse Shows by the Bay. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held prior to the first class in the Polk Family Main Hunter ring, and officiated by Acme Township Supervisor Bill Kurtz. Horse Shows by the Bay is a three-week equestrian festival in picturesque Traverse City, MI, held from July 18 through August 5.

Annually, Horse Shows by the Bay contributes more than $4 million dollars to the local tourism economy and this year, management expects the event will be sold out. The brand new facility is located in Acme Township just three miles east of Grand Traverse Bay and features four sand/limestone rings, each with its own large warm-up area and graded tent pads complete with under-ground electric and water. In addition to the new facility, Horse Shows by the Bay has expanded class offerings and increased prize money. This year marks Horse Sports by the Bay’s fourth year of producing top-rated competition in the Midwest area.

Some highlights of the schedule include a $25,000 Show Jumping Grand Prix each Sunday, $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior-Amateur Owner Jumper Prix, Young Jumper Classics, Hunter Classics, and the Zada Enterprises, LLC Dressage by the Bay shows. The equestrian festival also features charity fundraisers and exhibitor socials. Horse Shows by the Bay I, II and III and Zada Enterprises, LLC Dressage by the Bay I and II are produced annually by Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc and feature some of the nation’s top horses and riders.

For more information, please visit www.horseshowsbythebay.com or call 561-723-6287.


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
• Equestrian Aid Foundation Benefit, 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:
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
www.phelpsmediagroup.com