Tampa, FL - March 13, 2013 - The Tampa Equestrian Series is pleased to announce that they have extended the closing date for entries and stall reservations following the news of the quarantine being lifted at HITS Ocala and other quarantined facilities. Riders and trainers that were uncertain about their showing plans, may still contact Stadium Jumping to reserve stalls.

 

With the good news out of Ocala, Stadium Jumping has modified the requirements for horses entering the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center. Horses will be required to have a current health certificate or a certificate of veterinary inspection on a licensed veterinarian letterhead. Vaccinations must be up to date.

 

The Tampa Equestrian Series will strive hard to keep all its attending horses safe and healthy while they compete at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center. Management will provide temperature charts to all exhibitors upon arrival with instructions on charting temperatures twice daily.

 

The two-week equestrian event will be held at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, FL. The Tampa Equestrian Series also features the 41st Annual $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational presented by G & C Farm, held under the lights at Raymond James Stadium on April 6, 2013. The world's top equestrians will come together for Tampa Equestrian Series' two weeks of competition, held from March 27 - April 6, 2013, to vie for the winning titles at this prestigious event.

 

To reserve stalls, please contact:

Michael Morrissey

941-915-3449

Michael.Morrissey@StadiumJumping.com  

The Tampa Equestrian Series will kick-off its two weeks of competition with the Tampa Bay Classic, which is scheduled for March 27-31, 2013. It will include the $25,000 Tampa Bay Welcome Stake on Friday, March 29, and the $35,000 Grand Prix of Tampa on Sunday, March 31. The 'AA'-rated hunters will also be featured with divisions for professionals, juniors, and amateur-owners.

 

The Tournament of Champions is next, and will be held April 2-6, 2013. The $10,000 American Invitational Stake Class will be held on Thursday, April 5. The 41st $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational, presented by G&C Farm, which will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium. America's "Super Bowl of Show Jumping," is a historic event, which brings together the top horse and rider combinations in the world. Invitations for the event are extended to the top thirty equestrians on the USEF National Computer Ranking List, plus past and present Olympians and other top invitees.

 

For more information on Stadium Jumping, Inc. and the 2013 Tampa Equestrian Series please call (941) 744-5465 or please visit www.stadiumjumping.com.

For accurate and up to date information on EHV-1 in Florida go to the State of Florida Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Industry website at

http://www.freshfromflorida.com/ai/pdf/EHVWebsiteUpdate.pdf.