Organizers announced on July 29th, that the first-ever Central Park Horse Show, presented by Rolex, is coming to New York City from Sept. 18-21, 2014.
The inaugural, outdoor four-day equestrian sporting event will showcase some of the best show jumpers and dressage riders in the world as they vie for top prizes against a backdrop of skyscrapers in one of the world’s most iconic venues, the Trump Rink in New York City’s Central Park.
Highlights of the event will be a live television broadcast of the $200,000 Rolex Central Park Grand Prix on Thursday, a Friday Night NYC vs. the World pro/am jumping competition, a Saturday evening World Dressage Challenge presented by Axel Johnson Group, and finally, Sunday will include an afternoon polo match featuring some of the world’s top players. Matinees on Saturday and Sunday will feature different equestrian performances and exhibitions, featuring Australian horseman extraordinaire Guy McLean, that celebrate the magic and majesty of the horse.
The event is sanctioned by the United States Equestrian Federation and the Federation Equestre International and is the first equestrian show at the Trump Rink.
“Bringing a world class equestrian competition back to New York City is long overdue, and I am pleased to be part of this terrific event,” said Donald Trump. “These horses and their riders are the best in the world and they deserve a spectacular location in which to demonstrate their wonderful talent.”
The Central Park Horse Show will return Olympic caliber athletes to NYC for the first time since the National Horse Show left Madison Square Garden in 2001. The $200,000 Central Park Grand Prix will be televised live on NBC Sports on Thursday, September 18, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., the first live prime time television event for equestrian sports on a major sports network.
The Central Park Horse Show will also benefit several New York City charities, including the New York City Police Foundation/NYPD Mounted Unit, the Police Athletic League NYC and Gallop NYC. Additionally, 50% of the matinee tickets will be donated to local children’s groups in order to broaden the exposure of equestrian sport.
Tickets for the Central Park Horse Show go on sale August 4th. For more information and to purchase tickets or inquire about sponsorship or other participation, please visit: www.centralparkhorseshow.com or email centralpark@chronofhorse.com
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