Jacob Fletcher is one of many riders returning to the Eventing Prix Invitational. Photo by Jenni Autry.
The eight team captains have chosen their riders for the $20,000 Ocala Horse Properties Eventing Prix Invitational, which will take place March 4-5 at Southern Cross Equestrian in Reddick, Florida. That’s right — the prize money has been boosted to $20,000 for the first time in the history of the competition!
The show kicks off on Monday, March 4 with a $1,000 1.15-meter speed class sponsored by Doug Hannum Equine Therapy. The 1.30-meter class will take place Tuesday, March 5 in a team format. The first round will determine the team results, and the top 10 combinations — or all pairs that jump clear in the first round — will return for the second round jump-off.
Here are the teams you’ll be cheering on over Chris Barnard’s course:
Canada
Selena O’Hanlon
Shelby Brost
Jessica Phoenix
Dana Cooke
Buck Off Cancer
Jennie Brannigan
Lynn Symansky
Hannah Sue Burnett
Katherine Coleman
USA
Lauren Kieffer
Will Coleman
Matt Brown
Buck Davidson
West Coast
Tamie Smith
Kristen Bond
Allie Knowles
Natalia Neneman
Wild Card
Shanon Baker
John Michael Durr
Colleen Rutledge
Autumn Schweiss
Team Unstable
Sara Kozumplik Murphy
Joe Meyer
Bobby Meyerhoff
Sharon White
Team GB
Justine Dutton
Leslie Law
Liz Halliday-Sharp
Daisy Trayford
Under 25
Hallie Coon
Jacob Fletcher
Caroline Martin
4th rider TBD
The 1.30-meter main class will once again be streamed live here on EN and on EQTV Network with commentary.
For those who are going, general admission is free to the public on both days. Brewster Walker Horse Transport is providing free beer, as well as sponsoring a $500 Grooms Award for the best turned-out horse. Food will be available for purchase from Humble Wood Fire Pizza.
VIP tables with six seats are available for $600 in the ringside tent and include an open bar and food from Celebrations Catering, as well as access to the popular after party. Contact Denise Goyea at 617-225-6325 or [email protected] to reserve a VIP table.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Lisa Thomas at [email protected] for more information about sponsorship. Reach out to Max Corcoran at [email protected] with any questions about the competition.
Follow the Eventing Prix Invitational on Facebook for updates.
