Spectator Tickets Now On Sale for 2017 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows

April 21, 2017 - North Salem, New York

The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows will be host to top sport as well as family-friendly special events from May 9-21 at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY.
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Tickets are now on sale for the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, from May 9-21, 2017. There are two consecutive weeks of exciting equestrian competition, as well as family-friendly events. Spectators are welcome to attend, and tickets are available at www.oldsalemfarm.net.

General admission to Old Salem Farm is free Wednesday through Friday during the Spring Horse Shows. On the weekends of May 13-14 and 20-21, admission is $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and children under 12.

“While top competition is one of our main goals, we also strive to make Old Salem Farm a place where horse sport fans can come and enjoy the horses, the sport, and the facility,” said Old Salem Farm Manager, Alan Bietsch. “We work hard to make the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows a jewel of the spring show season, and it is an honor to share the end result with riders, spectators, and their families.”

Sanctioned by the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) for the second year in a row, the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows offer two weeks of FEI-rated jumper competition, as well as hunter, jumper, and equitation classes spanning all levels from leadline to professional hunter divisions and everything in between.

Week 1 Highlights Include:
$35,000 New York Welcome Stake on Friday, May 12
$5,000 Equitation Challenge on Saturday, May 13
$15,000 Old Salem Farm Speed Derby on Saturday, May 13
$50,000 Old Salem Farm CSI2* Grand Prix, presented by The Kincade Group, on Sunday, May 14

Week 2 Highlights Include: 
$35,000 Welcome Stake of North Salem on Friday, May 19
$5,000 Grooms’ Class on Friday, May 19
$10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby on Saturday, May 20
$15,000 Under 25 Grand Prix on Saturday, May 20
$35,000 Old Salem Farm Jumper Classic on Saturday, May 20 (NEW!)
$130,000 Empire State CSI3* Grand Prix, presented by The Kincade Group on Sunday, May 21

Outside the ring, the iconic Old Salem Farm double-decker VIP tent offers exhibitors and spectators the opportunity to enjoy the horse show in style with an unbeatable view and luxurious catering. VIP tables can be reserved here.

Old Salem Farm is also proud to offer visitors to the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows dining options from the Clock Tower Grill pop-up restaurant and food truck, as well as special events and shopping from equestrian, apparel, and lifestyle vendors.

Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows events include:

Thursday, May 11
Exhibitor Party at Hotel Zero Degrees, 4-7 p.m.
15 Milestone Rd, Danbury, CT 06810

Saturday, May 13
Face Painting & Pony Rides, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ice Cream Social, presented by Ben and Jerry's of Mount Kisco and Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Center, 2-3 p.m.

Sunday, May 14
ASPCA Pet Adoption Day
Face Painting & Pony Rides, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Old Salem Farm Foundation Gala to benefit the EQUUS Foundation, 6-10 p.m.
Gala tickets available – Click here to purchase

Friday, May 19
Palm Beach International Academy Exhibitor Party,​ 4:30 p.m. 

Saturday, May 20
Face Painting & Pony Rides, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ice Cream Social, presented by Wolf Conservation Center, 2-3 p.m.
A New Chance Animal Rescue Dog Adoption Day, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 
EQUUS Foundation Horses ​​Adoption Day 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Sunday, May 21
Face Painting & Pony Rides, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The 2017 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows will kick off May 7 with the popular Welcome Day, including the Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) classes, sponsored by the Malloy Family.

Stay informed on the happenings at Old Salem Farm this spring with live streaming of select events during the Spring Horse Shows at www.oldsalemfarm.net. Old Salem Farm and Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows are also on Facebook, as well as on Twitter and Instagram as @oldsalemfarmny. Follow for an exclusive and behind-the-scenes look at the Old Salem Farm experience.