Welcome to the World Stage: Arabian Horses Take NYC by Storm at Rolex Central Park Horse Show this Week
by Lindsey Brock
For Immediate Release September 21, 2015 New York, NY – The world stage is set. The path has been laid out. The weather, with clear skies and enjoyable temperatures, is predicted to be perfect. The historical unveiling of the Arabian horse at New York City’s Rolex Central Park Horse Show is just days away, aligning with the arrival of Pope Francis to the ‘Big Apple’. The transformation of the famous Central Park in Manhattan is in full swing as New York City prepares for a historic week. Arabian horses arrive in Central Park for the U.S. Open Arabians the opening night of the Rolex Central Park Horse Show on Wednesday, September 23. Beginning at 6 p.m., this unprecedented event will showcase the Arabian breed to the world. Read the original article here...
Stage is Set for Inaugural U.S. Open Show Jumping at Rolex Central Park Horse Show
by Lindsey Brock
Canadian Pacific Railway and Rolex sponsor the two-round competition where McLain Ward, Kent Farrington, Georgina Bloomberg, Todd Minikus, and Conor Swail lead the list of top riders vying for the U.S. Open Title
For Immediate Release
September 16, 2015
New York, NY – From Olympians to up and coming talent, the Inaugural U.S. Open Show Jumping competition will highlight the Rolex Central Park Horse Show, running Sept. 23-27 in the heart of New York City’s Central Park. Founded in 2014, the second-annual Rolex Central Park Horse Show is dedicated to attracting the best in equestrian sport to compete at a once in a lifetime location.
U.S. Open Jumper events at the 2015 Rolex Central Park Horse Show will welcome the world’s best to contest two rounds of competition over courses set by international designer Guilherme Jorge of Brazil. The $40,000 FEI Speed Class, presented by Canadian Pacific Railway, kicks off the schedule with an opening speed round on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 8 PM. Read the original article here...
Charlotte Dujardin to Present Masters Clinic at Rolex Central Park Horse Show
by Lindsey Brock
Valegro Withdrawn From Central Park Horse Show But Dujardin Eager To Experience New York City
New York, NY – September 6, 2015 – Charlotte Dujardin announced today her long time partner and reigning Olympic, European and World Champion Valegro will not make the journey across the Atlantic to the second annual Rolex Central Park Horse Show this year.
Although she will be missing her incredibly talented mount, Dujardin is looking forward to performing a series of special performances with the highlight on Saturday, Sept. 26, during the U.S. Open $75,000 Dressage Freestyle presented by Axel Johnson Group beginning at 7 p.m. Read the original article here...
The Nation's Top Hunters to Compete in Inaugural U.S. Open, Presented by the Gochman Family, at Rolex Central Park Horse Show on Sept. 26
by Lindsey Brock
The winner of the $50,000 U.S. Open Hunter Class will be awarded the inaugural Duchossois Cup in honor of the late Bruce Duchossois
New York, NY – August 28, 2015 – Hunter riders will compete in the heart of New York City during the second-annual 2015 Rolex Central Park Horse Show on Sept. 26. The hunter competitions will feature a $1,000 Small/Medium Pony Hunter Class, $2,500 Junior/Amateur Class, presented by Meralex, and the $50,000 U.S. Open Duchossois Cup, presented by the Gochman Family.
Celebrating significant growth in 2015, the Rolex Central Park Horse Show has expanded with a more robust show schedule, growing sponsorships, and an impressive list of top equestrians ready to attend. The event generated more than 640 million media impressions in 2014.
A talented cast of the nation’s top Professional Hunter riders will compete against the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline. The Professional Class will include 10 riders for a two-round competition.
The 10 riders for the $50,000 U.S. Open Duchossois Cup will be Louise Serio, Peter Pletcher, Jennifer Alfano, Kelley Farmer, Amanda Steege, Liza Towell Boyd, Scott Stewart, Maggie Jayne, Peter Wylde and John French. Read the original article here
All Tickets Now on Sale for Rolex Central Park Horse Show
by Lindsey Brock
The Rolex Central Park Horse Show is proud to announce that tickets for all 2015 events, running Sept. 23-27 in New York City, are now on sale!
There are only 1,000 tickets available and they are anticipated to sell out quickly. Tickets can be purchased at: http://bit.ly/1AV2imv.
Rolex Central Park Horse Show Schedule:
Wednesday, September 23rd
6:00 PM – U.S. Open Arabian Horse Show
Thursday, September 24th
6:30 PM – U.S. Open $25,000 U25 Grand Prix
8:00 PM – U.S. Open (Round 1) $34,000 FEI Speed Class, presented by Canadian Pacific Railway
Friday, September 25th
1:30 PM – U.S. Open Dressage Grand Prix
6:30 PM – $5,000 Junior/Amateur 1.20m Class presented by PwC
8:00 PM – U.S. Open $210,000 (Final) FEI 3* Grand Prix, presented by Rolex
Saturday, September 26th
10:00 AM – Matinee Performance
1:30 PM – U.S. Open Hunters – Duchossois Cup with Pony, Jr/Amateur, and Professional Classes
6:30 PM – U.S. Open $75,000 Dressage Freestyle, presented by Axel Johnson Group
Sunday, September 27th
10:00 AM – Matinee Performance
1:30 PM – Special Equestrian Event (TBA), presented by The Chronicle of the Horse
Additional information, including matinee performances will be announced in the coming weeks on www.coth.com and www.centralparkhorseshow.com. Also, like The Chronicle of the Horse and Central Park Horse Show on Facebook for more information. Read the original article here...
