2018 Palm Beach Series Sponsor Package

2018
The Ridge at Wellington

Palm Beach Series
Turf Tour

SPONSORSHIP and ADVERTISING

Photo ©Kendall Bierer/PhelpsSports.com
Operated and Managed by: The Ridge Grand Prix Tour Group, LLC

The Ridge at Wellington Palm Beach Series and Turf Tour is an innovative Horse Show Series
that runs every year from December thru April in the show jumping capital of the world, West Palm
Beach, Florida. This circuit is the creation of Olympian Nona Garson and her partner, lifetime
horseman George D’Ambrosio. The Turf Tour started in 2008 at the request of their fellow horsemen,
and was designed to fill a need for professional horsemen developing horses as well as Children,
Junior and Amateur riders wanting to compete in a relaxed atmosphere while still enjoying top
competition with classes scheduled to work well with their busy lifestyle. The settings cannot be
surpassed for ambiance, and the amenities are world-class. The Grand Prix fields, state of the art
sand rings, footings and jumps allow both amateur and professional riders to try their hand at courses
set by world-renowned course designers.

The Series has grown every year and is now considered one The Ridge
of the premier equestrian circuits held in South Florida, with a large at Wellington
following of riders coming from all over the world to compete in these
will feature

events. This year, The Ridge will feature a 16 week series with a schedule a series of

of classes suitable for all levels of riders ranging from Leadline for the sixteen exciting

youngsters to Grand Prix classes which will bring the most experienced weeks of

riders, while continuing to offer M&S, NAL, YJC and Grand Prix

WIHS qualifying Classes. Classics will be show jumping

available for child/adult hunters, child/adult
jumpers, and junior/amateur jumper divisions.
Hunter riders will take the spotlight twice in
January and again in March when The Ridge
hosts three exciting USHJA International,
National and Pony Hunter Derby Events.

In addition to the weekly Turf Tour Grand Prix
and jumper classes which The Ridge has become
famous for, this year two feature classes have been
added: The Rising Star Classic Series—A
competition for upcoming Grand Prix riders and
horses with courses built to simulate Grand Prix
competition at 1.30m and Friday Night Lights—a
weekly fun series showcasing our hard working
Children’s/Adult, and JR/AO riders providing an
opportunity to show under the lights.

The Ridge at Wellington Palm Beach Series offers Your hosts, Nona Garson
business and sports enthusiasts the perfect place to and George D’Ambrosio
show their continued support of exhibitors and
spectators alike. We invite you to join us as we utilize
beautiful equestrian estates in the Wellington area,
as well as the esteemed Jim Brandon Equestrian Center.

Photo ©Kendall Bierer/PhelpsSports.com

“For me, the Turf Tour Grand Prix Series is refreshing and
beautifully presented - something different. It is a perfect
setting for young horses to develop and learn for future
International competition. It offers huge benefits by moving
to different venues weekly, instead of staying in the same
place for twelve weeks in a row. Management is superb and
very accommodating for all riders, owners, and most
importantly our horses. I’ll be there every week.”

-Rodrigo Pessoa

Winner of 70 International Grand Prix, Gold Medalist 2004 Athens
Olympics. Gold Medalist 1998 World Championship in Rome,
Silver Medalist FEI Nations Cup Barcelona 2013, Gold Medalist
1995 & 2007 Pan American Games. The only rider to win the
World Cup three times.

Photo ©Kendall Bierer/PhelpsSports.com

“The Ridge is a great opportunity to bring along
young horses, a great opportunity to get them on
the turf which is my favorite footing. It was well
run, the courses were great, and I look forward to
it next year.”

-Leslie Burr Howard

Gold Medalist 1994 Los Angeles Olympics, Silver Medalist
1996 Atlanta Olympics. Won the $50,000 Ruby et Violette
WEF Round and the $175,000 Nexen Cup Derby during
Spruce Meadows’ CSI5* ‘National’ Tournament, and the
$75,000 Ricoh Big Ben International Challenge at the
CSI4*-W Royal Winter Horse Show.

“In all aspects it was a great circuit. The
ground was good in all the different venues we
jumped in. It was nice because some of the
horses jump better on the grass. The footing was
great. The management was great. They let you
do an all-day thing so when you can fit in, you
just pop in and everything is very organized. I
will definitely attend next years events.”

-Jeffery Welles

International and National Grand Prix Rider. On the
winning team for The Nation’s Cup Finals in Barcelona.
Won the 2010 American International. Leading rider of
the 2014 Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour.

“I have to say that I am really impressed. The
footing is phenomenal. The estate settings are beautiful,
the course design is world class and the jump material
is state-of-the-art. The facility offers huge warm-up
areas. It is a great experience. You just won’t find
anything better. Being able to take clients and owners
to places like this is really invaluable.”

-Andrew Bournes

Won Irish Team Bronze at the 1998 Pony European Jumping
Championships, Silver Medalist 1999 Pony European
Championships. Built a reputation as a rider that could
produce young horses from their earliest beginnings up to the top
national level. Numerous wins on the National Grand Prix circuit.

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• Majority of equestrians are between 34-54 years of age
• 66% have a college degree or better
• 56% are employed full time
• 80% make or directly influence purchasing decisions at work
• 38% have a net worth of more than $500,000 Almost 20%
• 22% own two or more homes have investment
portfolios worth
• Nearly half have an annual income over $100,000
• 40% live on a farm, 66% of those are 10 acres or more
• 63% have traded stocks, bonds, or mutual funds in the last year more than
• The market value of the average home is $600,000 $500,000

• 94% are pet owners
• On average they spend 30 nights a year in a hotel and rent vehicles 4 times per year
• 53% own a pick up truck, and on average, own two additional vehicles
• Most have been active in equestrian sports for over 25 years
• On average, they compete at least 6 times a year
• On average, they own two or more horses, with a quarter owning 5 or more
• The average value of all horses owned, per household, is $87,000
Source: Nationwide survey conducted by The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) -- National Governing Body

Featuring over $500,000 in Prize Money
USHJA International, National and Pony Hunter Derbies

Grand Prix & Rising Star Classics
M&S/NAL/WIHS Classics for Child/Adult & JR/AO Jumpers

Classes for Young Jumpers
Friday Night Lights

Photo ©Equinium

TITLE SPONSOR

The Title Sponsor will be afforded the premier opportunity to drive its brand awareness throughout our series. The
entire winter series will be named after you or your organization and this name will appear as the lead name for all
The Ridge at Wellington Palm Beach Series related materials before, during and the events. This level of sponsorship
offers high-level consumer awareness throughout our thirteen week circuit and in all pre-show advertising. Title
Sponsorship can be tailored, but at the minimum will include:
• Two Ringside VIP tables of eight for entire series of events with convenient access to Hospitality Areas
• Eight VIP parking passes
• Full page color ad either on front inside or back inside cover of show program/prizelist
• Eight banners displayed in prime locations at each show grounds
• Custom jump given prominent position for every Grand Prix class which will be seen in photos and videos

produced during The Ridge at Wellington Palm Beach Series
• Company logo printed on all staff shirts to be worn during the event
• Company name printed on every ribbon, saddle pad, trophy or cooler awarded
• Eight scripted announcements to be read throughout each day of competition by horse show announcer
• Prominent positioning on The Ridge Farm website, Facebook Pages, and E-marketing throughout the series

(reach of over 15,000 Equestrian followers)
• Company name/logo included in all advertising placed after sponsorship commitment
• Company brochures or information distributed to each exhibitor at check in
• Table display area for use to distribute company brochures and information
• Your Company Logo with link from The Ridge Farm website for one year

Photo ©Equinium

MONTHLY SERIES SPONSOR

Our Monthly Sponsor will have all Grand Prix’s named for you or your company
• Two Ringside VIP tables of eight for entire series of events with convenient access to Hospitality Areas
• Four VIP parking passes
• Full page color ad printed in show program
• Four banners displayed in prime locations on every show grounds
• Custom jump sign given prominent position for every Grand Prix class which will be seen in photos and videos produced

during The Ridge at Wellington Palm Beach Series
• Company name printed on every ribbon, saddle pad, trophy or cooler awarded
• Four scripted announcements to be read throughout each day of competition by horse show announcer
• Prominent positioning on The Ridge Farm website, Facebook Pages and E-marketing throughout the series (reach of

over fifteen thousand Equestrian followers)
• Company name/logo included in all advertising placed after the sponsorship commitment
• Table display area for use to distribute company brochures and information
• Your Company Logo with link from The Ridge Farm website for one year

YOUNG JUMPER SPONSOR

Our Young Jumper Series Sponsor will have all series classes named for you or for your company
• Two Ringside VIP tables of eight for entire series of events with convenient access to Hospitality Areas
• Four VIP parking passes
• Full page color ad in show program/prizelist
• Four banners displayed in prime locations on every show grounds
• Custom jump sign given prominent position for every Grand Prix class which will be seen in photos and
• videos produced during the The Ridge at Wellington Palm Beach Series
• Company logo printed on every ribbon, saddle pad, trophy or cooler awarded
• Four scripted announcements to be read throughout each day of competition by horse show announcer
• Prominent positioning on The Ridge Farm website, Facebook Pages, and E-marketing throughout the series (reach of

over fifteen thousand Equestrian followers)
• Company name/logo included in all advertising placed after the sponsorship commitment
• Company brochures or information distributed to each exhibitor at check in
• Table display area for use to distribute company brochures and information
• Your Company Logo with link from The Ridge Farm website for six months

Photo ©Andrew Ryback

HUNTER DERBY DAY SPONSOR

Our Hunter Derby Day Sponsor will have the Hunter Derby named for you or for your company
• Ringside VIP table of eight for the day with convenient access to Hospitality Areas
• Four VIP parking passes
• Full page color ad printed in show program/prizelist
• Two banners displayed ringside
• Company name printed on every ribbon, saddle pad, trophy or cooler awarded
• Two scripted announcements to be read throughout each day or competition by horse show announcer
• Positioning on The Ridge Farm website, Facebook Pages, and E-marketing throughout the series (reach of

over fifteen thousand Equestrian followers)
• Company name/logo included in all advertising placed after the sponsorship commitment
• Company brochures or information distributed to each exhibitor at check in
• Table display area for use to distribute company brochures and information
• Your Company Logo with link from The Ridge Farm website for five months

WEEKLY EVENT SPONSOR

Our Weekly Event Sponsor will have a single Grand Prix named for you or for your company.
• Ringside VIP table of eight for the day with convenient access to Hospitality Areas
• Four VIP parking passes
• Full page color ad printed in show program/prizelist
• Two banners displayed ringside
• Company name printed on every ribbon, saddle pad, trophy or cooler awarded
• Two scripted announcements to be read throughout each day of competition by the horse show announcer
• Positioning on The Ridge Farm website, Facebook Pages, and E-marketing throughout the series (reach of

over fifteen thousand Equestrian followers)
• Company name/logo included in all advertising placed after the sponsorship commitment
• Company brochures or information distributed to each exhibitor at check in
• Table display area for use to distribute company brochures and information
• Your Company Logo with link from The Ridge Farm website for five months

SINGLE EVENT SPONSOR

• Ringside VIP table of eight for the day with convenient access to Hospitality Areas
• Two VIP parking passes
• Full page color ad printed in show program/prizelist
• Two banners displayed ringside
• Company name printed on every ribbon, saddle pad, trophy or cooler awarded
• Two scripted announcements to be read throughout the day or competition by horse show announcer
• Positioning on The Ridge Farm website, Facebook Pages, and E-marketing throughout the series (reach of

over fifteen thousand Equestrian followers)
• Company name/logo included in all advertising placed after the sponsorship commitment
• Company brochures or information distributed to each exhibitor at check in
• Table display area for use to distribute company brochures and information
• Your Company Logo with link from The Ridge Farm website for five months

JUMP SPONSOR

• Company listing in show program/prizelist
• One banner displayed ringside
• One scripted announcement to be read throughout the day or competition by horse show announcer
• Positioning on The Ridge Farm website, Facebook Pages, and E-marketing throughout the series (reach of

over fifteen thousand Equestrian followers)
• Company brochures or information distributed to each exhibitor at check in
• Table display area for use to distribute company brochures and information
• Your Company Logo with link from The Ridge Farm website for five months

Photo ©Shannon Bower/PhelpsSports.com

WEEKLY HOSPITALITY TENT SPONSOR

• Company listing in show program/prizelist
• One banner displayed ringside
• One scripted announcement to be read throughout the day or competition by horse show announcer
• Positioning on The Ridge Farm website, Facebook Pages, and E-marketing throughout the series (reach of

over fifteen thousand Equestrian followers)
• Company name/logo included in all advertising placed after the sponsorship commitment
• Company brochures or information distributed to each exhibitor at check in
• Table display area for use to distribute company brochures and information
• Your Company Logo with link from The Ridge Farm website for five months

DIVISION SPONSOR

• Company listing in show program/prizelist
• One banner displayed ringside
• One scripted announcement to be read throughout the day or competition by horse show announcer
• Positioning on The Ridge Farm website, Facebook Pages, and E-marketing throughout the series (reach of

over fifteen thousand Equestrian followers)
• Your Company Logo with link from The Ridge Farm website for five months

RING BANNER

• Company listing in show program/prizelist
• Two banner displayed ringside
• Positioning on The Ridge Farm website, Facebook Pages, and E-marketing throughout the series (reach of

over fifteen thousand Equestrian followers)
• Your Company Logo with link from The Ridge Farm website for one month

CLASS PRESENTER SPONSOR

• Company listing in show program/prizelist
• One banner displayed ringside
• One scripted announcement to be read throughout the day or competition by horse show announcer
• Positioning on The Ridge Farm website, Facebook Pages, and E-marketing throughout the series (reach of

over fifteen thousand Equestrian followers)
• Your Company Logo with link from The Ridge Farm website for one month

ADVERTISEMENT IN SHOW PROGRAM / PRIZELIST

• All advertisements will be full color in the show program/prizelist
• Files supplied must be PDF or JPEG format

“Last year I made it to as many of the turf shows with
my up-and-coming Grand Prix horses and with my
young horses each time they offered young horse
classes. It was so nice to jump at different venues
each week. I personally love jumping on turf and it
sets the horses up for competing at shows like Spruce
Meadows, Lake Placid, and the Hampton Classic. I
like the idea of offering more classes for my other
horses and clients so they have some variety during
the season.” -Kevin Babington

Top International and National Grand Prix rider. Nations Cup
Team victory, rode Carling King on 12 winning Nations Cup
teams, and captured the King George Cup Grand Prix in
Hickstead, England. Represented Ireland in the Olympics.

“The set up is not only perfect—it is quiet, a nice
atmosphere, nice courses, nice footing, and a good
warm up. It is definitely beneficial for young
horses. I think it is wonderful that owners and
families have opened their gates to allow others to
show on their beautiful properties. I think it really
makes for a special atmosphere.”

-Christoph Schroeder

Former Verkaufsleiter Holsteiner Verband. Top International
Grand Prix Rider.

“I came out last year for the Friday classes. The
venues are always so nice, and the atmosphere is so
pleasant, everyone is happy. It gets so repetitive for
12 weeks in a row at the other horse show. It is a
great change for both the horses and the riders. I
love having the opportunity to go on the grass. We
love the series so much that we are definitely going
to return.” -Ali Wolff

Won the 2011 Maxine Beard Show Jumping Award. Individual
gold medal winner at the 2010 Adequan FEI North American
Junior and Young Rider Championships. Won the $30,000 Spy
Coast Farm of Traverse City Grand Prix with H&M Necoll
during the 2009 Horse Shows By The Bay Equestrian Festival
(Michigan). Competed in Europe as a member of the 2009
International Young Rider Tour.

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The Ridge at Wellington Palm Beach Series
Nona Garson & George D’Ambrosio
14415 Palm Beach Point Blvd.
Wellington, Florida 33414

For Sponsorship Information Please Contact:
Tracy (973) 975-9472
Nona (908) 500-0996
Eda (304) 261-4121

Email: [email protected]
www.theridgefarm.com