Carson City, NV- September 1, 2010– The deadline for hotel reservations is fast approaching for the $25,000 Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby that occurs on September 19, 2010. The beautiful Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, NV has blocked off rooms specifically for the exciting Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby. These in-demand rooms will only be held until September 9, 2010 for spectators and exhibitors. The Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby will take place at the Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility in Carson City, NV and is part of the USHJA International Hunter Derby Series.
In addition to the Atlantis Casino Resort being the host hotel for riders, spectators, and officials, the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa will be the co-sponsor of the Exhibitors Party.
For reservations at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa please contact: Phone: (775) 825-4700, Toll free: (800) 723-6500, or visit the Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby website at www.fmhunterderby.com and click on the link on the right-hand side of the home page for reservations.
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is located just minutes from the airport, and has all the options and amenities to suit your needs, including complimentary airport shuttle service, free valet parking and acres of convenient self-parking, a 4,000 sq. ft. Race & Sports Book, a Sports Bar & Lounge and a smoke-free Poker Room!
The Atlantis Casino Resort Spa features eight award-winning restaurants, a recent $100 million expansion, Atlantis’ Luxury and Concierge Tower Rooms, Wi-Fi, imported marble, luxuriously amenities, flat-screen HD TV’s, and pillow-top mattresses.
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is looking forward to meeting the riders, spectators, and officials that will be participating at the Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby. For more information, call (775) 825-4700 or toll-free at (800) 723-6500. Participants should make their reservations before September 9, 2010 to be given a valuable discounted rate at the fabulous resort.
For reservations at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa please contact:
Phone: (775) 825-4700
Toll free: (800) 723-6500
Or visit the Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby website at www.fmhunterderby.com and click on the link on the right-hand side of the home page for reservations.
For more information about the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa please visit: http://www.atlantiscasino.com/.
The $25,000 Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby Fast Facts
EVENT: The Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby will be the first standalone hunter derby on the west coast. The derby will be a member event of the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) International Hunter Derby Series. This charitable event benefits the Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization that aids the Northern Nevada area.
WHAT: Over the course of three days, riders and spectators will enjoy a variety of exciting events with the best riders, judges, and course designers the sport has to offer. Additionally, those in attendance will enjoy great food, multiple exhibits for all ages, and first class hospitality.
WHERE: Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility is located 15 minutes south of Reno at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in historic Washoe Valley.
Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility
4200 Old Highway 395
Carson City, NV 89704
WHEN: Sunday September 19, 2010
SCHEDULE: 10:30 a.m. Gates Open
11:00 a.m. Champagne Brunch Served
1:00 p.m. Hunter Derby Begins
3:45 p.m. Awards Ceremony
JUDGES: George Morris, Scott Hofstetter, Jimmy Torano and Julie Winkel
DERBY MANAGER: Bobby Murphy of Kentucky Horse Shows LLC
COURSE DESIGNERS: Bobby Murphy and Jimmy Torano
THE FACILITY: Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility: Located on 41 acres at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Carson City, Nevada.
61 12 x 12 Box Stalls with 12 x 24 Outdoor Runs
3 12 x 16 Box Stalls with 12 x 24 Outdoor Runs
Pasture Boarding
Individual Tack Lockers
Warm and Cold Water Wash Racks
15 Grass Turnouts
125 x 225 Indoor Arena
125 x 215 Outdoor Jumping Arena
125 x 100 Small Arena
Dressage Court and Adjacent Warm-Up Area
Bridle Path and Extensive Trails within Minutes
24-Hour Security with Gated Entrance
ACCOMODATIONS: Atlantis Hotel Resort Spa in Reno, NV has rooms ranging from affordable, pet-friendly Motorlodge rooms to Penthouse Suites with amenities to suit anyone from the vacationing family to the high roller. With a convenient location to the Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility the Atlantis Hotel and Casino is the perfect place for hunter derby exhibitors, spectators, and officials. The Atlantis Hotel will also be co-sponsoring the Exhibitor Party for the hunter derby participants adding to the excitement of the entire weekend.
Atlantis Hotel Resort Spa
3800 S. Virginia St.
Reno, NV 89502
Reservations: 1-800-723-6500 or 775-825-4700
Website: http://www.atlantiscasino.com/index.asp
For more information about the FM Hunter Derby or for sponsorship opportunities please contact:
Founded in 1996, the Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation is a non-profit, public charity dedicated to supporting the Lake Tahoe community. The Foundation seeks to encourage charitable giving, aid fellow non-profit organizations, and improve community well being. Charitable giving is simple and effective with the Foundation, as they partner with donors to meet charitable giving goals. Providing excellent stewardship of donor’s contributed assets, Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation provides pertinent information regarding how the many generous donations are allocated so as to maximize community benefit. Joining efforts with other local non-profit organizations, the Foundation works together with the organizations they feel implement the types of programs that can provide for community needs. The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation promotes organizational innovation and collaboration as means by which charitable gifts can be used in the most effective and efficient manner possible.
Parasol provides local leadership by promoting a vision of communities that are healthy, inclusive, and sustainable. Giving every stakeholder a voice, the Foundation encourages lively discussion on current community issues and future community goals. The Northern Nevada & California community has been enriched through the kind generosity of donors, the quality services provided by local non-profits, and the hard work of many volunteers.
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