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$35,000 International Hunter Derby in Upstate New York |
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Mumford, NY – February 3, 2015 – After rave reviews following its inaugural year, The Derby at the Genesee Country Village & Museum (GCV&M) returns to Mumford, New York on June 6-7, 2015. The standalone United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) event features both a $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, to be held on Saturday, and a $35,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, to be held on Sunday.
Last year’s derbies attracted more than 1,000 spectators and some of the sports top hunter riders, including Kelley Farmer, Jennifer Alfano and the International Derby winner Evan Coluccio, all of whom had nothing but rave reviews for the show. (photo: The beautiful derby field at the Genesee Country Village & Museum. Photo by Vicci Valenti for The Book LLC. ) “This is going to become huge. I think this is going to be one of these places that they’re going to have to turn people away because that field is unbelievable,” Alfano said. “It’s beautiful. It rode great. With the museum here you have kind
(photo:Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy at The Derby in 2014. Photo by Vicci Valenti for The Book LLC.) All proceeds from the 2015 Derby at the Genesee Country Village & Museum will benefit Make-A-Wish®. Make plans to attend The Derby at GCV&M as a rider or spectator now, and follow The Derby on Facebook here for the latest updates on entries, sponsorships, tickets and VIP table opportunities!
The Derby at the Genesee Country Village & Museum Fast Facts
What: The Derby at the Genesee Country Village & Museum:
Where: The Genesee Country Village & Museum 1410 Flint Hill Road
Mumford, NY 14511
June 6 & 7, 2015
Online: $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby $35,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby
Where: The Genesee Country Village & Museum 1410 Flint Hill Road Mumford, NY 14511
Online: www.facebook.com/thederbyatgcvm
Beneficiary: Make-A-Wish®
Sponsorship Opportunities: Supporting The Derby is the perfect way to enjoy a fabulous day with friends, clients or colleagues, all while helping others and gaining valuable marketing and exposure!
To learn more about the numerous available sponsorship opportunities, contact Brian atbrowndawgroger@hotmail.com. |
of a built in spectator base. Usually it’s difficult to get this many people to come to a hunter derby.”