Junior and Pony Hunter Riders Will Have Their Time to Shine at 50th American Gold Cup
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Traverse City, Mich. - Aug. 14, 2020 - Traverse City Horse Shows is excited to announce the addition of two new prize money classes for juniors and pony riders to the schedule during the 50th American Gold Cup, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC. On the final day of competition, Sunday, Sept. 13, the $5,000 Traverse City Horse Shows Junior Hunter Classic and $2,500 Traverse City Horse Shows Pony Hunter Classic will provide opportunities for young riders to compete in championship-style events. For the first time in its history, the American Gold Cup will be welcoming hunters to the show ring this September, and the team at Traverse City Horse Shows wanted to ensure hunter exhibitors of all levels had ample chances to show off their skills.
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Hunter highlights during the three fall weeks will include:
August 26-30: Traverse City Fall Horse Show CSI3*, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel
- $7,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby
- AA rated Hunters, Level 6 Jumpers and Equitation
September 2-6: American Gold Cup CSI2*, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC and featuring the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament
- $25,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby
- AA rated Hunters, Level 6 Jumpers and Equitation
September 9-13: American Gold Cup CSI4*, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC
- $25,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby
- $2,500 2'6" Non Pro Hunter Derby
- $5,000 Traverse City Horse Shows Junior Hunter Classic
- $2,500 Traverse City Horse Shows Pony Hunter Classic
- AA rated Hunters, Level 6 Jumpers and Equitation
In total, more than $160,000 will be available for the taking in hunter contests throughout the three weeks of fall competition, another layer of incentives for competitors.
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