Zionsville, IN - July 30, 2014 - The Traders Point Charity Horse Show and County Fair is delighted to announce that their 37th annual horse show will benefit the Riley Hospital for Children of Indianapolis for the sixth year. This year's event, which runs from Aug. 5-10, is jam packed with entertainment and a variety of classes with prize money, and above all, it is for a wonderful cause.

 

The $75,000 Grand Prix of Indianapolis will finish off the six day show on Sunday, Aug. 10, in the grand prix field at 2 pm. Another highly lucrative class, the $35,000 Mr. & Mrs. Russell Fortune Jr. Memorial Grand Prix is Friday, Aug. 8.

 

An array of jumper classics will occur throughout the week, including the $10,000 PNC Bank Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic, $5,000 NAL Low Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic, $2,500 NAL/WIHS Adult Jumper Classic II, and $2,500 NAL/WIHS Children's Jumper Classic II.

 

Nick Novak and Rendezvous 22 take second place in the 2013 $75,000 Grand Prix of Indianapolis. Photo credit: Brenda Mueller

   

Hunters will also not leave empty handed as the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, $5,000 Nutrena USHJA National Hunter Derby, $1,000 Junior Hunter Classic and $1,000 NAL/WIHS Children's Hunter Classic highlight a full schedule of classes.

 

In addition to offering top-notch hunter and jumper competition, the Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show gives attendees plenty of opportunities to kick back and relax. The Riley Children's Foundation Kid's Day and Country Fair and the Paws to Applause Dog Show will be fun-filled events for all. Kid's Day will run on Aug. 9 and include Pony & Horse Rides, Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Radio Disney Performers, Pacer Van and even more fun for kids, as well as 40 vendors in the Country Fair. The dog show on Aug. 8 will feature classes such as best look alike, best dog trick, best dog in costume, and best conformation. All proceeds will go to the Riley Hospital for Children of Indianapolis.

 

For more info on classes and events click here.

 

*    $75,000 Grand Prix of Indianapolis

*    $35,000 Mr. & Mrs. Russell Fortune Jr. Memorial Grand Prix

*    $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby

*    $10,000 PNC Bank Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic

*    $5,000 Nutrena USHJA National Hunter Derby

*    $5,000 NAL Low Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic

*    $2,500 NAL/WIHS Adult Jumper Classic II

*    $2,500 NAL/WIHS Children's Jumper Classic II

*    $1,000 Junior Hunter Classic

*    $1,000 NAL/WIHS Children's Hunter Classic

*    Paws to Applause Dog Show

*    Riley Children's Foundation Kid's Day and Country Fair

Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show and Country Fair

Where:                                      

Wild Air Farms, Grand Prix Field

7400 Hunt Club Road    

Zionsville, IN 446077

When:                                                 

August 5-10, 2014

Website:                        

Beneficiaries:                                             

By participating in the Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show, you are helping to bring hope and healing to children from all areas of Indiana. The Riley Children's Foundation always has the well being of the child in mind.  Their mission is to improve the health of Indiana's children - through Riley Hospital for Children, Camp Riley for Youth with Physical Disabilities, and the historic James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home. To learn how you could positively contribute to this organization, visit http://www.RileyKids.org

Sponsors and Contributors:                                      

Mr. and Mrs. Russel Fortune, III                                                  

The Sylvester Johnson, Jr., Family                                 

Frenzel Family Charitable Lead Trust                                   

Stone Creek Dining Company                                      

PNC Bank                                          

Cummins Crosspoint, LLC                                     

N. K. Hurst Company                                          

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Tom Wood Land Rover                                         

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Bannockburn Farm                                          

Sexton M&J Management                                   

Jackson Oil                                             

Burrus & Sease                                                  

Pearson Automotive                                          

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Fast Signs                                             

Good Impressions Printing Company                                   

Indiana Horse Council                                      

Indianapolis Mounted Police                                 

Reynolds Farm Equipment                                      

The Snider Group                                          

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