April is here and that means that the annual Saratoga Springs Horse Show is just around the corner! This year’s events will span 3 weekends between April 29th and May 17th. Don’t miss out on this iconic part of our history as we warm up for derby season. Here are all of the details:
When: Wed. 4/29 to Sun. 5/3, Wed. 5/6 to Sun. 5/10, and Wed. 5/13 to Sun. 5/17
Where: Yaddo Show Grounds, Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs
Cost: $4 per person / FREE Children under 12
According to Saratoga.com, “The 56th annual Saratoga Spring Horse Show is the first outdoor USEF AA Rating and USEF Jumper 4 Rating Show in the Northeast! The show features hunters, jumpers, and equitation classes held in 3 different rings.”
“During a week of competition, over $100,000 in prizes and awards are won by the competitors. This include a $30,000 Grand Prixs on the first two Saturdays and a $15,000 Open Jumper Classic event on the third competition Saturday.”
Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be available daily starting at 6:00 am. Exhibitors may also enjoy coffee and doughnuts each morning at 6:30 am.
Show Dates:
Show 1 - April 29 - May 3, 2015
Show 2 - May 6 - May 10, 2015
Show 3 - May 13 - May 17, 2015
You have three opportunities to catch this amazing event. Don’t miss out! Bring the kids by to watch the horses and see who takes home gold.
Image via EventingNation.com