46/ MAY 2024 THE RIDER 100 Days to Paris, $100K Raised!


Gladstone, NJ – The USET Foundation Giving Day is a special initiative organized by the USET Foundation to rally support for U.S. eques- trian athletes and programs at US Equestrian (USEF). It was held on April 17, strate- gically timed 100 days out from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The day symbolized the journey to- ward excellence in eques- trian sports on the pathway to Paris. Fans, athletes, sup- porters, USEF, and USET Foundation


competition


partners and media partners all helped promote Giving Day. With the USET Foun- dation Board of Trustees and National Advisory Committee matching all gifts dollar for dollar, the USET Foundation Giving Day raised more than $100,000. “Those who are pas-


sionate about equestrian sport and the success of U.S. teams internationally really showed up on Giving Day, and we are so thankful for their support,” said


Join the PNHS Foundation in “Enriching Lives Through Equestrian Sport”


Horse Show is already rapidly ap- proaching, and now is your chance to be a part of it! As a sponsor of the 78th annual show, to be held October 10- 20, 2024, at the PA Farm Show Com- plex in Harrisburg, PA, you can join the PNHS Foundation in the organiza- tion’s efforts toward “Enriching Lives Through Equestrian Sport.” The 501(c)(3) non-profit PNHS


sorship prior to June 1, 2024, will re- ceive maximum benefits including, when applicable, PNHS prize list ad- vertising and mention in pre-show promotions.


dividual sponsorship packages are of- fered at all price points and are fully customizable. Class, division, hospi- tality and venue sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition to onsite visibility options, all sponsors are exposed to the PNHS’ wide-reaching, national and international audience through so- cial media, email marketing, media placements and more. To learn more, visit https://panational.org/sponsor- ship-opportunities/ Partners that secure their spon-


Foundation provides vital funding to equine rescue and therapeutic riding groups, and your sponsorship supports these efforts – while simultaneously aligning your business, barn or per- sonal brand with one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious USEF Heritage Competitions. Tax-deductible corporate and in-


Opportunities are available to see your business name in the rings at the 2024 Pennsylvania National Horse Show! Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography


sponsorship, please contact Brenda Mueller at brenda@panational.org or by phone at (262) 391-6630.


vania National Horse Show Founda- tion is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization dedicated to “Enriching Lives Through Equestrian


About the Pennsylvania National Horse Show Foundation Founded in 1999, the Pennsyl-


To arrange your 2024 PNHS Foundation,https://panational.org about the


Sport,” by providing support for ther- apeutic riding and equine rescue pro- grams. Through the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, the Foundation is able to make grants available for charitable and educational purposes and host the annual LifeVac Therapeu- tic Riding Championships. To learn more


PNHS


Become a Pennsylvania National Horse Show Sponsor Today! The 2024 Pennsylvania National


USET Foundation Thanks Supporters for Helping Exceed Giving Day Fundraising Goal Giving Day embodied


USET Foundation Execu- tive Director Bonnie Jenk- ins. “This will make a meaningful impact for our teams heading to the Olympic and Paralympic Games and directly support the training, development, and competition efforts of U.S. equestrian athletes.” In a unique situation,


Giving Day was held 100 days before the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, it has been 100 years since the last Olympic Games in Paris, and more than $100,000 was


through donations ranged from $10 to $10,000.


the spirit of the equestrian community as well as their generosity, uniting stake- holders of all kinds behind a common goal of empower- ing American riders to shine on the global equestrian stage.


To see how the U.S.


raised that


equestrian athletes such as McLain Ward, Liz Halliday, Boyd Martin, Adrienne Lyle, Phillip Dutton, Sydney Collier, and more felt about Giving Day, visit the USET Foundation Facebook or In- stagram page to watch videos.


by


complete, fans of equestrian sport can donate to the USET Foundation at any time


visiting


www.uset.org/donate. The United States


Equestrian Team Founda- tion is a non-profit organiza- tion that supports the competition,


training,


coaching, travel, and educa- tional needs of America’s elite and developing interna- tional, high performance horses and athletes in part- nership with the United States Equestrian Federa- tion. Learn


more While Giving Day is www.uset.org. at


Jack Russell Terrier Races Return to Virginia Gold Cup May 4


Horse racing, fancy hats,


tailgating, spring fashions and Virginia hospitality


highlight D.C.’s premier spring event


THE PLAINS, Va., April 23, 2024– One of the na- tion’s oldest and largest steeplechase events, the Vir- ginia Gold Cup celebrates its ninety-ninth anniversary this year on Saturday, May 4, at Great Meadow (5089 Old Tavern Rd.) in The Plains, Va. Tickets are on sale and are expected to sell out.


Back after a long hia-


tus are the popular Jack Russell Terrier Races where Jack Russells chase a lure through a small course and to the finish. The first dog that completes the course and crosses the finish line is the winner. These dogs are professionally trained to race over the course and chase the lure. The dog rac- ing is fun to watch and chil- dren especially love seeing these little dogs flip in the air as they excitedly take on jump obstacles and race to the finish. The Jack Russell Terrier Races get underway at 11 a.m. in the paddock on Member’s Hill. (Note: out- side dogs are not welcome.) While the JRT’s are


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racing, various hat contest contestants will be getting ready and tailgate entries will be in the process of set- ting up their lavish tailgates for those competitions later in the day. More than 30,000 people are expected to come out in their race-day finest to socialize and entertain. This year’s tailgate


competition is sponsored by Rappahannock Cellars lo- cated in Huntly, Virginia.


Rappahannock Cellars is also the official Virginia wine of the Virginia Gold Cup. Tailgate winners will receive some special prizes from the winery with a case of wine (value $480) going to first place, 6 bottles (value $240) going to the second place winner and the third place winner will re- ceive 3 bottles (value $120). “We are delighted to have Rappahannock Cellars as a sponsor this year,” said Thomas Eshelman, execu- tive director of the Virginia Gold Cup Association. “Their


award-winning


wines will add so much to the ambiance of the event.” The Gold Cup’s long-


standing tradition beckons to national celebrities, local VIPs, D.C. politicians as well as visitors from around the world. Characterized by lavish tailgate spreads, sleek thoroughbreds and exciting hoof-pounding competition, many companies have capi- talized on what the day has to offer by getting involved with sponsorships, purchas- ing tents to entertain, and some actually end up doing business there. Steeplechase offers a


fast-action sport in a refined social setting and, at the Gold Cup, some of the best horses and jockeys compete over hurdles and timber fences. Held every year on the first Saturday in May, the Virginia Gold Cup en- joys a spectacular setting in the heart of Virginia’s horse country with the Blue Ridge Mountains serving as the backdrop. It is Virginia’s an- swer to the Kentucky Derby. Gates open for the


Virginia Gold Cup at 10 a.m. with the National An-


them and color guard pre- race at 12:30 p.m. The tail- gate contest judging begins at noon and the first of eight horse races will be under- way at 1 p.m. Tailgate


packages,


which now include tents in most areas, and Members Hill entertaining tents are available. Purchases can be made


online at


www.vagoldcup.com/va/tic kets or by calling 540-347- 2612.


Also back this year is


the popular 1922 VIP Club. Guests will enjoy a private rail side tent with a prime view of the race course. Classic regional fare will be available throughout the day with open bar and signature cocktails. There’s also music entertainment, lawn games, raffle prizes, a Gold Cup souvenir, betting booth, private restrooms and more. Following the Gold Cup races, the Kentucky Derby will be shown live on the tent’s closed circuit TV. Cost is $250 per person. Great Meadow is lo-


cated just 45 minutes west of Washington, D.C. and is in close proximity to Dulles International Airport. To get there from Washington, D.C., take I-66 west to The Plains exit. Turn left at the end of the ramp onto The Plains Road (Route 245 south), follow signs to Great Meadow which will be on your left. Call 540-347- 2612 for additional informa- tion or visit the web site at www.vagoldcup.com. The 2024 Virginia


Gold Cup Races are pre- sented by Virginia Equine Alliance, VHBPA, and the Virginia Thoroughbred As- sociation.


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