The Jumper Classic® reserves the right to change the schedule of the event without notice. The event is rain or shine and no refunds will be given due to weather.

SHOW OVERVIEW

"Bringing the Equestrian Sport of Olympic Caliber, International Show Jumping to
New England Since 1989."

The Jumper Classic® is the premier social sporting event and is New England's only International Show Jumping competition. Save these dates for 2012: Wednesday, August 8 through Sunday, August 12. It all takes place at our new home at Silver Oak Equestrian Center in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire.

The nation's—and some of the world's— most recognized equestrian athletes will be competing in the sport of show jumping at The Jumper Classic®— presented by Fidelity Investments® and Audi of America®— in picturesque Hampton Falls, New Hampshire.

One of the key competitions on the east coast show jumping circuit, The Jumper Classic brings the equestrian sport of international, Olympic-caliber show jumping to New England each autumn. It is a favorite outdoor sporting event for devoted fans, horse enthusiasts, and families. More than 500 horses, 100 corporate sponsors, and 12,000 spectators converge for what the Boston Globe dubbed "the Social Sporting Event of the Season." It is always a gala entertainment event where spectators enjoy the unique combination of top notch competition, boutique shopping, gourmet dining, and family entertainment on the grounds of one of the best equestrian centers in New England.

Thousands of spectators flock to The Jumper Classic on the weekend for the two most spectacular days of the show.

Five Days of Elite Equestrian Sport Jumping
The Jumper Classic showcases the top national and international equestrians — from up-and-coming junior athletes to the best of the best, including polished Olympic medalists. Spectators rarely have the opportunity to watch this level of the sport except on special television broadcasts.

At a show of this caliber, over $200,000 in prize money is at stake as athletes compete in 60 classes designed to challenge horse and rider at various levels, and the spectators get the closest view possible of the all the action in the show rings.

The five-day show traditionally opens on Wednesday, when horses and riders, known as exhibitors, compete in the first of many classes in three rings on the 80-acre show grounds. For the next five days, the competition increases in difficulty as the jumps become higher and wider.

The Audience
The Jumper Classic draws spectators from the professional, financial and elite equestrian communities for an elegant and exhilarating day of socializing. This year's expected attendance of over 12,000 spectators demonstrate the popularity of the event and how it has grown since its inception twenty-three years ago. Over 10,000 invitations are sent to members of Greater New England's prestigious clubs and charitable organizations. Hundreds of corporate guests, including executives and clients of national corporations, New England's leading financial institutions, retailers, law firms and their families gather at this glorious social equestrian event.

The Weekend
Saturday is Family Day when the focus is on fun for all ages.
Children under 13 are admitted free, and can participate in face painting, cookie decorating contests, traditional games, and pony rides on the grounds. Non-stop show jumping competition in three rings goes on throughout the day on the grounds. Gala charity luncheons are held in the VIP tents to benefit a therapeutic riding program and a horse rescue organization.

Sunday is the day of the spectacular $75,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix competition and $15,000 Speed Stake.
VIP guests enjoy a special champagne luncheon ringside at elegantly decorated tables under the tents. The day begins with the spectacular Opening Ceremonies featuring a skydiving performances during the singing of the National Anthem and musical entertainment. For VIP guests, the traditional Ladies' Hat Contest is always a favorite event, and winners are presented with special prizes. All guests enjoy the atmosphere of a day in the country on the beautifully groomed show grounds and everyone has a ringside view of the show jumping competition, or a unique vantage point with special seating atop the Derby Bank on the Grand Prix field.

Charity Luncheons
The University of New Hampshire Therapeutic Riding Program benefits from its association with the The Jumper Classic, and returns for it's fifth year to raise funds for its therapeutic riding for people with physical, emotional, and cognitive disabilities.

New England Equine Rescues, formed in 2005, is a non-profit organization that provides direct intervention on behalf of slaughter-bound or abused horses. NEER helps to find good homes for unwanted horses, and is helping to support EP ONA (Equine Protection of North America) of Epping, New Hampshire, a 12-year-old organization that has rescued area horses.

Popular Classes

Welcome Stake — A qualifying class for exhibitors who will compete in the Grand Prix on Sunday. Masters Classic &8212; A series of classes specifically for advanced exhibitors over 45 years of age.

Speed Derby — A class with several natural obstacles, including the derby bank, a ditch, a grob and a water jump to give horse and rider a completely different type of course from the more formal stadium classes.

The Speed Stake — Where exhibitors reserve their fastest horses for the Speed Stake, demanding great agility and top speeds over a specially-designed course.

The Grand Prix — Brings out the elite, high performance equestrians and their horses. The class offers the largest purse as well as additional sponsor gifts.

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