Written by: Kenneth Kraus
Client: American Gold Cup http://www.theamericangoldcup.com/
Release Date: 2016-08-10
Morrissey Management Group announced today that tickets are now for sale online for the Saturday and Sunday events of the 2016 American Gold Cup CSI-W, returning for the fifth year in a row at scenic Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY. The prestigious show jumping classic is scheduled to run on September 14-18, 2016.
The 2016 American Gold Cup competition will play host to a number of important Longines FEI Rankings events, culminating with the prestigious $220,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping New York, where the top riders will compete for the prestigious American Gold Cup. Also on the agenda, the $86,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier, the $86,000 Fidelity Investments Classic, the $35,000 Don Little Memorial Welcome Stake and the $35,000 Hermes Sellier Cup.
The featured event, the coveted American Gold Cup, a Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Qualifier, will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2016.
Wednesday through Friday the American Gold Cup competition is free and open to the public.
Big crowds are expected throughout the competition, but especially on the weekend for the big money classes. Tickets for the weekend action can be purchased on the American Gold Cup website.
For those that might enjoy the experience of the American Gold Cup in especially grand style, we invite you to book your VIP table in the beautiful Jockey Club as soon as possible. Each year these tables sell quickly, so now is a great time to make your reservation and avoid being shut out. Contact Chelsea Dwinell at chelsead@oldsalemfarm.net to reserve your table today.
This popular venue allows you to enjoy a full-service, delicious catered gourmet cuisine and your choice of beverages, all with the best view of the Old Salem Farm Grand Prix Ring.
For more information about the Jockey Club, please email info@mmg.management.
Old Salem Farm, located an hour north of New York City, boasts a state-of-the-art stabling facility, an historic pristine grass Grand Prix field and outstanding competition and schooling arenas, all of which are surrounded by one of the world’s most quaint and picturesque competition venue settings. For the past two years, the Old Salem Farm competitions have been recognized by the North American Riders Group (NARG) on their NARG Top 25 List. For more information on Old Salem Farm, including its year-long competition schedule, prize lists, clinics, boarding, lessons and training, visit www.oldsalemfarm.net.
For the Prize List, entry forms and other information, please visit the American Gold Cup Website.
For tickets to this year’s event, please click here. New to the spectator experience, the American Gold Cup ticket platform enables fans to share ticket information through their social media accounts during the check out process to receive 15% off the ticket price. This offer only applies to pre-event ticket sales done online.
Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for children 12 years of age and under (children under 3 get in free) and $15 for seniors (over 65) and $15 for members of the United States military.
About the American Gold Cup
Held over five days, the American Gold Cup brings together a diverse crowd of elite equestrian athletes, discerning horse owners, excited fans and young hopefuls waiting to catch a glimpse of their idols set amongst a fanfare of family-friendly activities, competitions, shopping, entertainment and celebrity sightings.
In addition to the competition ring, the international show jumping event features high-end shopping located along Old Salem Farm’s boutique row. From top-notch equestrian tack and equipment to fashion, jewelry, antiques, art and much more, the scenic outdoor boutiques offer show-goers the perfect opportunity to get some shopping in while taking a break from the competition action.
Old Salem Farm, located an hour north of New York City, boasts a state-of-the-art stabling facility, an historic pristine grass Grand Prix field and outstanding competition and schooling arenas, all of which are surrounded by one of the world’s most charming and picturesque competition venue settings. For the past four years, the North American Riders Group (NARG) has recognized the Old Salem Farm competitions on their NARG Top 25 List. For more information on Old Salem Farm, including its yearlong competition schedule, prize lists, clinics, boarding, lessons and training, visit www.oldsalemfarm.net.
