Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show, April 5-10, 2011
April 5, 2011The Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show begins Tuesday, April 5, 2011, and will run through Sunday, April 10, 2011. This unique hunter/jumper event draws the top competitors to Texas from around the country and benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Riders will have the opportunity to compete for $250,000 in prize money at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in beautiful Katy, Texas.
Any members of the media that require special interviews or any special assistance, or those that wish to cover this event, please contact Phelps Media Group, Inc. International on the grounds at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center.
Mason Phelps – 561-371-0118 Rebecca Walton – 410-322-7837
Or call the Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show Office at 281- 579-1272
The Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show features numerous highlight events, including the Carole and Jim Looke Family Fund $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, the $25,000 Spring Gathering Grand Prix, the $25,000 Pre-Green Classic, and the $20,000 National Hunter Classic.
Produced by P.J.C.P., the Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show is looking forward to a very successful event in 2011. For more information about the Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show please visit www.britanniafarm.com or for a copy of the 2011 prize list contact Pauline Cook at (281) 924-6579.
SPRING GATHERING CHARITY HORSE SHOW FAST FACTS
EVENT: Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show
WHAT: An “AA” rated hunter and four-star jumper horse show
produced by P.J.C.P Horse Shows and benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
WHERE: Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, TX, located just 40 minutes from Houston, TX.
WHEN: April 5-10, 2011
FEATURES:
. Over $250,000 in total prize money and over $150,000 in Hunter Prize Money
. Carole and Jim Looke Family Fund $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby
. $25,000 Grand Prix
. $25,000 Pre-Green Classic
. $20,000 National Hunter Derby
. $5,000 Junior Hunter Classic
. $5,000 Amateur-Owner Hunter Classic
BENEFCIARY:
The Spring Gathering Charity Horse show benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, which works diligently to find a cure for diabetes through the support of resear
ch. JDRF is the largest charitable funder of and advocate for Type 1 Diabetes research. Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal. Until a cure is found, people with Type 1 Diabetes have to test their blood sugar and give themselves insulin injections multiple times each day or use a pump – each and every day of their lives. Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with Type 1 Diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1.5 billion to diabetes research, including more than $107 million last year. More than 80 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and research-related education.
HOURS: Wednesday through Sunday, from 7:30 a.m. to around 5 p.m.
ADMISSION: Complimentary during every day of showing
PARKING: On-site – There are also 50 amp & 30 amp Camper Hookups located directly on the showgrounds.
DIRECTIONS:
From Houston, take I-10 West and exit Mason Road, Exit 745. Go left (south) for three miles and the Center is on the left.
From San Antonio, take I-10 East and exit Mason Road, Exit 745. Go right (South) for three miles and the Center in on the left.
From Dallas take I-45 South and exit Beltway 8 (Sam Houston Toll Road) south to I-10. Take I-10 West to Mason Road, Exit 745. Go left (south) on Mason for three miles and the Center is located on the left.
From the Rosenberg-Richmond area and points south, take the Grand Parkway (Hwy 99) north. Exit Cinco Ranch Boulevard to Mason Road and go a left (north). The Center is located approximately 100 yards on the right.
HOTELS:
La Quinta Inn & Suites Houston West Park 10, 15225 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094 Phone: 1-281-646-9200
Crowne Plaza Houston, West Energy Corridor 14703 Park Road Houston. TX. 77079 Phone: 281-558-5580
Red Roof Inn Houston West 15701 Park Ten Place, Houston, TX. 77084 Phone: 281-579-7200
Towne Place Suites 15155 Katy Freeway Houston, TX. 77094 Phone: 281-646-0058
Super 8 22157 Katy Fwy, I-10 West Exit 743, Katy, TX, 77450 866-539-0036
Comfort Inn 22025 I-10 and Mason Road, Katy, TX, US, 77450 Phone: (281) 392-8700
Hampton Inn 22055 Katy Freeway, Katy, Texas, USA, 77450 1-281-392-1000
Motel 6 I-10 & Mason Rd, 22105 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX 77450 (281) 395-4866
SPRING GATHERING CONTACT:
Pauline Cook 2501 South Mason Rd. KATY, TX 77450 Contact Tel: (281) 579-1272 Email: [email protected]
MEDIA CONTACT:
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
12230 Forest Hill Boulevard
Suite 214
Wellington, FL 33414
561-753-3389 (phone)
561-753-3386 (fax)
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