Gulfport, MS – January 30, 2014 – Envision horse showing on one of the finest grass grand prix fields in the country and just ten minutes later sitting on the beautiful white-sand beach of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In just six days that could be you at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Winter Classics!
The six-week circuit kicks off on Wed., Feb. 5, 2014 and runs through March 16, 2014 at the Harrison County Fairgrounds & Equestrian Center in Gulfport, MS.
This winter, the 16th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Winter Classics will offer $1 million in prize money and competition for every level of horse and rider from lead line through grand prix.
In addition to lucrative prize money, the USEF AA rated and USHJA Member’s Choice event strives to provide exhibitors with an extremely enjoyable experience. This year, that includes pizza Saturdays, happy hour Mondays, the Gulf Coast Classic Company’s legendary exhibitor parties and an indoor complimentary rider lounges with restrooms, heat, air conditioning and comfortable tables and chairs.
For the first time this year, the circuit will also unveil brand new barns with 400 extra stalls, as well as international and national hunter derbies and newly added jumper classes with abundant prize money.
Come for the show and stay for the fun! View the full prize list and get your entries in today here!
Make the Mississippi Gulf Coast Winter Classic your showing destination this winter.
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Gulf Coast Winter Classics Fast Facts:
What:
Gulf Coast Winter Classics USEF AA-Rated/Jumper Levels Four and Five
Click here for the prize list
Where:
Harrison County Fairgrounds and Equestrian Center
15321 County Farm Rd.
Gulfport, MS 39503
When:
February 5 – March 16, 2014
Highlights Include:
Weekly USHJA National Hunter Derby & Classics, Week 5 International Hunter Derby
Week 1 $ 5,000 Welcome – $25,000 Grand Prix
Week 2 $25,000 Welcome – $35,000 Grand Prix
Week 3 $25,000 Welcome – $50,000 Grand Prix
Week 4 $25,000 Welcome – $50,000 Grand Prix
Week 5 $25,000 Welcome – $77,000 Grand Prix, $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby
Week 6 $ 5,000 Welcome – $25,000 Grand Prix, Plus Rodeo.
Contacts
President Bob Bell bob@classiccompany.com 843.768.5503
Coordinator Janet McCarroll janet@gulfcoastclassiccompany.com 228.669.2687
Office Manager Jonathan Rabon jonathan@classiccompany.com 843.729.2818
Advertising Drew Coster drew@classiccompany.com 843.754.2266
Stabling Tissy Principe info@gulfcoastclassiccompany.com 843.768.5503
Sponsorship Lisa Engel lisa@classiccompany.com 908.310.6248
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