While a horse show hasn’t been held in New York City since the National held its
last show in 2001, plans are beginning to move forward to host a Masters of
Show Jumping tournament competition in an NYC arena once more.
The
Masters tournament, organized by the European Equestrian Masters group, will
include competitions in Paris, Brussels,
and Hong Kong in addition to the New
York venue. This high-profile showjumping circuit is
designed to bring the sport global exposure at the highest level, and has enlisted
the cooperation of top sponsors such as Gucci, Rolex, and Audi. Top jumper
riders from across the globe are expected to participate in this landmark
event.
Plans
are in the works to hold the competition at the new Barclays
Center in Brooklyn, NY,
which is still under construction at this time. The state-of-the-art facility
plans to stable 270 horses during the competition, which is slated to be held
October 3-6, 2013, pending USEF and FEI approval.
The
Masters will be an exciting opportunity to bring international showjumping
competition back to the east coast. This historic competition is sure to draw
jumping fans from across the country, and its location in New York makes it an accessible event for
eastern PA showjumping enthusiasts. Stay tuned for more information as the
Masters draws closer!