Special Events
Here’s your guide to six days of equestrian excitement (and more!) that only comes once a year…
Horse exhibiting from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM most days ~ Explore the Country Fair for unique gifts and one-of-a-kind merchandise ~ Sample delicious fair food, snacks and drinks.

TUESDAY, August 9th
“Opening Day”

8:00 AM Exhibiting begins in most rings.

Country Fair opens with nearly 40 vendors showcasing great gifts for horse lovers and others. The Food Court offers tasty treats for every appetite, too!

Exhibiting begins…Country Fair Opens…Silent Auction items on display through Friday evening in the Riley Hospital for Children Tent.

WEDNESDAY, August 10th
“Exhibitors’ Day”

8:00 AM   Exhibiting begins in most rings.
11:00 AM $3,000 Open Jumper Class.
11:30 AM  Exhibitors’ Luncheoncatered by Stone Creek Dining Company.

THURSDAY, August 11th
“Garden Party for Riley Day”

8:00 AM  Exhibiting begins in most rings.
10:30 AM  Garden Party benefiting Riley Hospital for Children

This delightful tradition serves both delicious fare and good works. $40 per adult, $20 for ages 15 and under. Ticket includes lunch, speaker and gate admission. “Garden casual” dress. RSVP to Joan Voyles (317) 753-2027. (Red & white tent by Grand Prix ring)

Featured Classes
Hunter Ring #1:  ASPCA Maclay horsemanship class.
Grand Prix Field: 3:00 PM $3,000 Open Jumper class.

Country Fair
Visit the Country Fair before or after you walk the Grand Prix Course.

Ringside Patrons’ tables available
Call Barbara Meyer
317-557-9581

 

 

 

FRIDAY, August 12th
“Seniors Day”
Free admission for our senior guests.

8:00 AM   Exhibiting begins in all rings

Featured Classes
Hunter Ring #1:Watch the junior riders compete for ribbons and prize money.
Hunter Annex $1,000 Adult Amateur Classic and $1,000 Children’s Hunter Classic.

12:00 PM Paws to Applause Dog Show Contact: Dorothy Hitchins at Dot.hitchins@sbcglobal.net

5:00 PM   Marty & Russell Fortune, Jr. Memorial $30,000 Grand Prix — sponsored by Penny & Jock Fortune.
This exciting event features many of the up and coming challengers. Catch all the action in the Grand Prix ring.

Complimentary ring-side supper for corporate sponsors courtesy of Stone Creek Dining Company.
(VIP red & white tent ringside)

Silent Auction closes during the Fortune Grand Prix.

SATURDAY, August 13th
“Kid’s Day”

8:00 AM Exhibiting begins in all rings.
10:00 AM-3 PM  Children’s activities

Pony rides, bounce houses, obstacle courses, face painting and more kid style fun.

Featured Classes
Hunter Annex:  Enjoy our newest riders test their skills in Beginner rider and Short Stirrup classes.
Grand Prix field -9:00AM YJC for 7 and 8 year old qualifiers

$15,000 PNC Bank  Jr/Amateur-owner Classic

2:00 PM $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby
Ring side seating $35 per person, includes lunch and cash bar.
Contact: Debra Jaramillo 317-205-5827.

SUNDAY, August 14th
“Grand Prix Sunday”
Come one, come all to this spectacular event that challenges world class horses and competitors on one of the most beautiful Grand Prix fields in the country.

8:00 AM $5,000 Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic
11:30 AM Corporate Sponsors buffet luncheon courtesy of Stone Creek Dining Company. (VIP tent—red & white ringside)
1:15 PM   Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show Lead Line Class
1:30 PM  2011 Parade of Champions. (Grand Prix ring) 

2:00 PM 34th Annual $60,000 Grand Prix of Indianapolis