letter from Liz

To All Of Our Exhibitors And Dear Friends

IWe are excited to bring many new things to our show this year. First, we are pleased to have Riley Hospital for Children of Indianapolis as our charity for the 5th consecutive year. Riley Hospital has been providing comprehensive care for children since 1924. As one of the nation’s top centers for pediatric research and care, Riley is dedicated to the critical care needs of children. Riley Hospital for Children treats patients from more than 200,000 Indiana families from every county every year.

My committee has been working diligently to ensure that the 2010 show is the best ever. Our hospitality committee will be anxiously waiting to greet you. They will have treats for everyone…coffee and doughnuts in the morning, water and iced tea during the day and carrots for the horses as well! Exhibitors, please feel free to enjoy riding cross-country on the 250 acres of trails and around Lake Elizabeth and Indian Lake.

I would like to give my heartfelt thanks to Penny and Jock Fortune for funding the Russell Fortune, Jr. $30,000 Memorial Grand Prix again this year at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 13th. Also, special thanks to PNC Bank for presenting the $60,000 Grand Prix of Indianapolis on August 15, 2010. Complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served to the exhibitors’ and patrons at the Grand Prix Field during the Exhibitors Cocktail Party on Friday, August 13th.

A horse show of this size takes a tremendous amount of effort, and I would like to thank my Executive Director, Board Members, Committee Chairmen, Volunteers and our horse show manager Mr. Michael Morrissey for organizing our first ever Hunter Derby.

The Exhibitor’s Luncheon will be at noon on Wednesday, August 11th. I am most grateful for sponsorship of the luncheon by Mrs. Jean K. Atkins. The Garden Party Luncheon will be on Thursday, August 12th. For reservations, please contact Joan Voyles at (317) 753-2027.

At noon on Friday, we will have a dog show for exhibitors and volunteers, “Paws for Applause.” Enter your dog early by filling an entry form. For more information, simply contact Wendy Brant at wkbrant@tds.net. Additionally, we will offer Kid’s Day on Saturday, August 14th at the Country Fair. We will have pony rides, a petting zoo, and face painting, and so much more.

Our wonderful “Country Fair” will enhance your Traders Point Show experience. We hope you will take time between classes to browse and enjoy our food court, and don’t forget to stop by the silent auction tent to bid on many wonderful items. This is an opportunity to get great merchandise and directly benefit the children of Riley Hospital.

Please remember that our endeavor is to please you, our friends. Without your continued support, we would not be able to contribute so generously to our charities. If there is anything we can do to enhance your stay with us, please let us know. We appreciate hearing your input on the show and on how we can continue to improve.

With best personal wishes,
Elizabeth W. Johnson
Chairperson, Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show

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