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2008 Zada Enterprises, LLC Dressage by the Bay Series I&II Fast Facts

Written by: Jennifer Wood
Client: Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-04-17

EVENT: Zada Enterprises, LLC Dressage by the Bay Series I&II

WHAT: Recognized by United States Equestrian Federation and United States Dressage Federation as a rated show series, Dressage by the Bay Series I&II consists of two back to back events. These events qualify riders for the Great American Insurance Group Regional Championships and the series is also a USDF Breeder's Championship Qualifier. New this year are the Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Classes and the Individual Breed Classes - which will kick off Series I. Other sponsors include Hampton Green Farm and Equistride International.

WHERE: Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg, MI 49690 – 10 miles east from the beautiful Resort town of Traverse City

WHEN: July 30-August 1, August 2-3, 2008

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Great American/USDF Qualifying Classes for Training through Fourth Level, plus Prix St. Georges, Intermediaire I&II, Grand Prix B, FEI TOC, FEI Freestyle TOC, and USDF Freestyle TOC.
- USDF Materiale Classes for: Three year old Fillies, Three year old Colts and Geldings, Four and Five year old Mares, and Four and Five year old Stallions and Geldings

NEW FACILITY FEATURES: Next to the Robert D. VanKampen Arena (where the dressage will be featured) will be a newly built pavilion sponsored by the same entity. Seating Capacity is 400. Additional amenities include riders a new viewing deck adjacent to the Food Tent, on-site food provided by local restaurant Mabels, and an expanded sponsor campground.

JUDGES: Janine Malone, Tripp Harting, & Jacqueline Lindberg

PRIZE LIST: Available online at www.dressagebythebay.com.

ADMISSION:
Wednesday - Sunday - $5/person, Children under 5 are free
General admission tickets can be purchased at the gate

PARKING: Available on-site; included in admission price

DIRECTIONS:
From South East Michigan (Detroit Area):
I-75 North to M-72 West (@ Grayling); Follow M-72 West through Kalkaska; @ Williamsburg continue 1.9 miles to Bates Road; after Rail Road Crossing turn right onto Bates Road; Show Facility on Left 1 mile

From Mid Michigan (Lansing Area):
Follow US-127 north to Clare; Merge onto M-10 Wes/M-115 West towards Ludington/Cadillac to Route 115 North; Merge onto M-131 North; Turn left onto Fife Lake Road/CR-605; Follow jog left staying on CR-605 to Williamsburg; Turn left on M-72 West; @ Williamsburg continue west 1.9 miles to Bates Road; after Rail Road Crossing turn right onto Bates Road; Show Facility on Left 1 mile

From South West Michigan (Grand Rapids Area):
East I-96 north to Grand Rapids; take US 131 north to Cadillac; Turn left onto Fife Lake Road/CR-605; Follow jog left staying on CR-605 to Williamsburg; Turn left on M-72 West; @ Williamsburg continue 1.9 miles to Bates Road; after Rail Road Crossing turn right onto Bates Road; Show Facility on Left 1 mile

From Northern Michigan (Petoskey Area):
US 31 South to Acme; East on M-72 3 miles; just prior to Railroad Tracks, turn left on Bates Road; Show Facility on Left 1 mile

From Traverse City:
Follow US 31 East to Acme; turn East on M-72 3 miles; just prior to Railroad tracks,
Turn left on Bates Road; Show Facility on Left 1 mile

By Air :
Use the Cherry Capital Airport—Traverse City; Follow Directions from TC

OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL:
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
Michigan’s finest and most comprehensive resort experience, 3 miles west of Flintfields Horse Park, Group Block Rate expires May 16, 2008
www.grandtraverseresort.com
800-236-1577

ADDITONAL BLUE RIBBON HOST HOTELS:
Park Place Hotel – 231-946-5000
Traverse Victorian Inn, 231-947-5525
For all other Group Rates & Additional Hotel Listings, contact 1800-TRAVERS

CAMPERS:
On-Site Sponsor Campsite or
Timber Ridge Resort: 800-909-2327

STABLING/SPONSORSHIP CONTACT:
Alex Rheinheimer
561-723-6287
E-mail: alexrheinheimer@aol.com
Web site: www.horsesportsbythebay.com

MEDIA CONTACT
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
13833 Wellington Trace
Unit E-4 #221
Wellington, FL 33414
Tel: 561-753-3389
Fax: 561-753-3386
E-mail: pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.com
Web site: www.phelpsmediagroup.com