Source:  News Release

May Means Monumental Horse Show Happenings
at LAEC

Strap on your spurs for some great horse show fun at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. Gold Coast May (May 17-19) kicks off three days of fun with a $1,000 USHJA Hunter Derby and a full range of jumper and medal classes.

Lane Clark tops the 2012 $30,000 Memorial Day Classic Grand Prix LEG Up News file photo

Gold Coast May marks the halfway point of the eight show LEGIS Gold Coast Series, and Michael Leon will try to win another leg of theLEGIS Hunter Rider Bonus. Riders can earn both LAHJA and SFHJA points, as well as points for USEF, USHJA Stirrup Cup, and PCHA.

Katie Gardner and Chrush crush the competition at the 2012 Memorial Day Classic Photo: Flying Horse Photography

Just a few days later, Memorial Day Classic (May 23-27) offers something for everyone. A $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, with its accompanying silent auction and dinner benefitting After the Finish Line Thoroughbredrescue, and the $3,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby will appeal to hunter riders. For more information on After The Finish Line, including reservations and donations, contact Dawn Mellen at 858-945-1371 or mailto:dawn@afterthefinishline.org.

Equitation teams will face off in the LA Saddlery Equitation Challenge, where the professional member of the winning team wins a week's stay in Maui, while the junior and amateur members of the winning team will sport fun beach bikes.

Crowd favorite Rusty Stewart Photo: Flying Horse Photography

Prize money is the word for jumper riders, culminating with the $30,000 Memorial Day Grand Prix. The class will attract some of the West's top riders hoping for a piece of the prize money, and their efforts over Danny Foster's course are sure not to disappoint.

However, this is just one part of an exciting afternoon. Spectators will have the opportunity to peruse vendors, listen to the Harmony Vocal Ensemble--a touring professional youth group--watch a talented K9 handler and dog strut their stuff as part of LEG's partnership with the Hoof and Woof Walk, and even meet the riders after the class during the autograph session. Kids will have fun trying some jumps of their own and meeting the majestic flag horse up close and personal.

Food and a cash bar are available, and VIP tables come with a picnic platter to enjoy during the show. Tickets are available at Center Box Office, or contact Arielle Pierce at 818-563-3250x5 or arielle@langershows.com for a VIP table.

Other featured classes throughout the Memorial Day Classic include:

Presenting our country's colors in fine style Photo: Flying Horse Photography

• $500 LA Saddlery Adult Amateur Hunter Classic
• $1,250 iJump Sports Modified Junior-Amateur Jumper Classic
• $1,500 EQU Boutique Low Junior-Amateur Owner Jumper Classic
• $5,000 Open Welcome Stake (1.40 M)
• $7,500 Allon Jumper Classic (1.35 M)
• Practical Horseman Low Children’s-Adult Amateur Hunter Classic
• Memorial Day Mini Hunter Classic
• $3,500 EQU Lifestyle Magazine High Junior-Amateur Owner Jumper Classic

And many more classics, plus the CPHA Foundation Bowling Benefit! There are no add or scratch fees, so get your entries in.

With so much going on, this is a show you don’t want to miss!

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