Source: News Release
Fair Hill Thoroughbred Horse Show Increases Prize Money and Offers a Chance for a Free Clinic with Olympian Joe Fargis!
Elkton, MD – The Fair Hill Thoroughbred Horse Show (www.fairhillthoroughbredshow.com), has announced increases in prize money for the 2016 show, taking place September 17th and 18th at the Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, 4640 Telegraph Road (Route 272), Elkton, Maryland.
“We are happy to provide significant prize money to our competitors who have recognized that thoroughbreds, with the right training, can be a wonderful partner,” said Lisa Demars, Chair. “Our mission is to support riders of Thoroughbreds through affordable show fees, scholarships, stakes classes, and prizes in every division. The prize money this year totals $11,600 and by supporting these competitors we are helping more OTTBs find second careers.”
Saturday, September 17 is Hunter Day.
Baby Green, Pleasure, Furlongs to Fences Champions -$200 each
Junior/Amateur Hunter - $1000
Low Open Hunter Stake - $1000
High Hunter Stake - $1500
Derby - $2500
Sunday, September 18 is Jumper Day.
0.8M Stake - $1000
1.0M Stake - $1500
1.15 M Stake - $2500
Competitors may also register their horse for a TIP number to qualify for the additional prizes. The Fair Hill Thoroughbred Show is a qualifying show for the Championships. Visit the Jockey Club TIP website for more details.
FHTHS Offers Opportunity to Win a FREE Clinic with Olympian Joe Fargis
The Boudinot Foundation will present a FREE clinic with Olympian Joe Fargis and competitors are invited to submit their names for inclusion. The clinic will be hosted by Hilltop Farm (Colora, MD) and will be held December 10 and 11, 2016.
Joe Fargis is the 2013 winner of the USEF Pegasus Award for Lifetime Achievement. With thirty Nations Cup appearances to his credit, he has been at the highest levels of international show jumping since the 1970s.
“Joe Fargis is one of the best and will truly help us advance our mission to educate owners and help them create successful second careers for their thoroughbreds,” said Board Member Carol Atterbury.
Winners of the clinic will have to have participated in the show and a drawing will determine clinic participants.
More Opportunities to Gain Support
The Show is also in its third year of offering the TERF Good Ambassador Scholarships to select competitors, sponsored by the Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation. The program is designed to support riders who have demonstrated - while at the show – an ability to retrain their Thoroughbred. Riders are nominated by the judge and show manager, and then asked to submit a brief essay describing how they would use the $500 scholarship to further their riding careers. At present, four scholarships are awarded each year.
About the Fair Hill Thoroughbred Horse Show
The show offers a family-friendly atmosphere where riders and horses can compete in a calm supportive environment.
The philosophy of the show is simple. Every Thoroughbred needs a chance to live a great life after racing and it is an honor to be a part of giving back to all those who invite these Thoroughbreds into their hearts and homes.
