January 25th, 2012 - Equus Events Inc. Presents the 2012 Atlanta Spring Challenge Horse Show


© Shawn McMillen Photography - Daniel Geitner and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bostwick's Sympa soar to the victory over the Fenwick Equestrian jump in the 2011 $25,000 Atlanta Spring Challenge Grand Prix

This May the Georgia International Horse Park will once again play host to the Atlanta Spring Challenge Horse Show. Produced by Aiken, SC based JP Godard and Equus Events, the show offers a fitting end to the spring season and a perfect stop for those on their way to Devon. The show now in its 9th year has become a favorite of those attending events at the Horse Park which was site of the equestrian portion of the 1996 Olympic Games.

"We have added new classes and special events each year", said show organizer JP Godard. The show started out a single "A" rated horse show in 2004 and has now grown to a five day "AA" rated event that attracts some of top hunter and jumper riders throughout the country. In today's economy it takes a lot more than the average horse show to survive and to actually grow throughout the last 8 years is a major feat in itself. Godard believes this consistent growth can be attributed to Equus Events and its staff striving to offer more than just the average horse show.

Details such as the decorative islands adorning the hunter arenas rarely go unnoticed and the daily breakfast and ring hospitality is a welcome sight to tired and weary exhibitors. This year’s feature events include a $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby and Derby Party Friday, May 19th and the $25,000 Atlanta Spring Challenge Grand Prix and annual Preakness Party to celebrate the running of the 137th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May19th. The annual Preakness Party is sponsored by Daniel and Cathy Geitner and their DFG Stables www.dfgstables.net. Both of these feature events will take place in the coveted International Arena which once hosted some of the world’s greatest equestrians and their horses during the Olympic Games.

Sponsorship also plays an integral part in a successful event. Many of Equus Events exhibitors enjoy sponsoring the hospitality each day as a way to make the show extra special. “Fenwick Equestrian, www.fenwickequestrian.com and Dietrich and Company Equine Insurance, www.dietrich-insurance.com have also signed on again for 2012”, said Godard. “We are extremely pleased to have them be part of the team”.

Jumper riders will have the opportunity to square off against courses designed by internationally famed and silver medal Olympian Michel Vaillancourt. Vaillancourt originally from Montreal, Canada was the first Canadian equestrian to capture an Olympic individual medal in the 1979 Games and is one of the world’s most respected course designers. He also holds the distinguished FEI “I” level course designers license. Besides the $25,000 Grand Prix, the jumper offerings include an attractive line up such as Young Jumper Qualifying events, a $5,000 NAL/WIHS Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic, and a $7,500 Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper Classic. Hunter riders are not be left out as the Atlanta Spring Challenge has once again been selected as a prestigious World Champion Hunter Rider sanctioned event and with a $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby plus an array of classic offerings for every division there truly is something for everyone.

May notably has some of the most beautiful weather on record at the horse park so it is a fabulous time to visit. For more information on the 2012 Atlanta Spring Challenge Horse Show or the rest of the Equus Events 2012 event schedule please log on to www.equusevents.com or call 803-643-5698. Select sponsorship opportunities are also available. Please contact Megan Godard at 803-295-2094 or megan@equusevents.com.

January 13, 2012 - Fenwick Equestrian and Equus Events Announce Partnership for 2012


© Shawn McMillen - Liz Tarumianz and Dedicated were awarded a Fenwick high performance scrim sheet during Equus Events 2011 event.
Aiken, SC based Equus Events, Inc is pleased to announce their continued partnership with Fenwick Equestrian for the 2012 season. Fenwick Equestrian produces products made with high performance fabrics including coolers, horse blankets, saddle pads, clothing and leg protection gear for all horse disciplines that are both stylish and functional. They are the cutting edge in today's equine products. “It is a great pleasure to have such a distinguished and innovative company be part of our events in 2012”, said show organizer and manger JP Godard of Equus Events. “Fenwick has dressed champions in such high profile events as the Breeders Cup, The Kentucky Derby and the Alltech World Equestrian Games, so we are thrilled to be able to provide such high quality prizes for our loyal exhibitors”.

Kicking off the 2012 season Fenwick will be a major sponsor of the inaugural Winter Classic February 24-26 at the South Carolina Equine Park in Camden, SC. They will also be the presenting sponsor of the USHJA National Hunter Derby taking place Saturday evening February 25th during the show. The winner of the class will receive a Fenwick Equsuede Cooler. The evening will also feature a Derby party for sponsors, spectators, and exhibitors to enjoy during the class.

For more information on the Winter Classic Horse Show or the rest of Equus Events 2012 show schedule please visit our shows page. For more information on Fenwick Equestrian please visit www.fenwickequestrian.com.
December 23, 2011 - Prize List Update and Merry Christmas from Equus Events

Dear Friends,

Just a quick note to let you know that the 2012 Winter Classic prize list is now available on our shows page. This brand new event will take place Feburary 24-26 at the South Carolina Equine Park in Camden, SC. We have also just returned from beautiful Savannah, GA where we are working on a very exciting new event for 2012. Details will be coming soon so stay tuned!

We wish you and your families a Verry Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! God Bless!
JP and Megan
December 7th, 2011 - Equus Events announces new show at the South Carolina Equine Park in Camden, SC


Equus Events, Inc is pleased to announce a new event that is being introduced on its 2012 horse show calendar. The inaugural "Winter Classic" will take place February 24-26 at Camden's South Carolina Equine Park. The SCEP has recently gone through major renovations including footing by Bob Kiser (footing consultant for the 2010 World Equestrian Games), improved stabling with rubber mats in every stall, and many other structural and cosmetic updates throughout the entire park. The two outdoor rings contain "all-weather" footing and the covered arena has an all-purpose footing that suits many disciplines.

The Winter Classic will host numerous USEF "A" rated divisions and classes, classics, and will also feature a USHJA National Hunter Derby on Saturday afternoon featuring many of the area's top hunter riders and horses. Daily hospitality and a Saturday evening Exhibitor's Party are on the agenda as part of the event as well. As always Equus Events continues to offer unique, exhibitor oriented events that strive to give their customers a horse show that excels in the highest level of quality, competition, and hospitality. "The new Winter Classic will be no different and will be a welcome addition to our expanding event schedule", said show organizer JP Godard. "We are very excited to be back in Camden and invite you to re-discover the SCEP and this wonderful town".

For more information on the Winter Classic and for a complete schedule of 2012 events please visit the shows page or call 803-643-5698