Gulfport, Mississippi

The Gulf Coast Winter Classic countdown is on! One month until show jumping gallops onto the beautiful show grounds in Gulfport, Mississippi! The stall discount deadline is Wednesday, so don't miss the opportunity to save $25 a stall PER WEEK! That number adds up over the six week circuit.   Enter and pay for your stalls by Wednesday and enjoy the discount!

While you're at it, don't forget to book your lodging too! The Gulf Coast Winter Classic is proud to partner with lodging partners that range from 5 star world-class to budget-friendly accommodations. When you book your rooms, be sure to provide the Gulf Coast Classic discount code in order to receive your special rate!

The Beau Rivage, located in Biloxi, Mississippi has that "wow" factor as soon as you drive up and see the impressive waterfront location. Beautiful, well-appointed rooms, many with Gulf views, top restaurants, spas, shopping and world-class gaming and entertainment. The fun never stops at Beau Rivage and it's all in one location in nearby Biloxi, about a twenty minute drive from the showgrounds. Book online and use code WINTER18 for the offer code and get 5% off prevailing rates.

Also located in nearby Biloxi, the newly renovated Harrahs Gulf Coast boasts rooms that can include breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico. With the choice of room options available, there is something that will fit your personal needs. Onsite restaurants, including the famous Magnolia House by Kelly English, English has been featured in the popular cooking magazines Food & Wine magazine, Everyday with Rachel Ray and Bon Appetit, the cookbook Wild Abundance, and has cooked alongside Wolfgang Puck at the American Wine and Food Festival. There are also several onsite casual dining options as well.  Check out their spa and their live entertainment! Be sure to call them at 228.436.2946 to book your rooms and use discount code: Horse Show Discount.

The Residence Inn Marriott, a pet-friendly, all-suite hotel located across from the Biloxi-Gulfport airport and ten minutes from the show grounds, offers spacious accommodations. If you're looking for an extended-stay hotel on the Mississippi Coast, you'll find convenience and great amenities. Enjoy a spacious studio, one or two-bedroom suites offering separate living, eating and sleeping areas, complimentary high-speed Internet, full kitchens and luxurious bedding. Enjoy complimentary hot buffet breakfast daily, The Mix social hour three nights a week, grocery shopping service, fitness center, complimentary airport shuttle, and seasonal outdoor pool. In order to receive the special horse show rate when booking your rooms, either online or on the phone 228.867.1722, use codes for the following room options:
GQFI Studio Suite
GQFO One Bedroom Suite 
GQFP Two Bedroom Suite

The Hilton Garden Inn Gulfport Airport is conveniently located in close proximity to all the Gulf Coast offers! Spacious rooms, onsite dining and bar, relaxing pool, fitness room, well-equipped office center, and complimentary airport shuttle are just some of the amenities the Hilton Garden Inn offers its guests. Friendly and courteous staff and well-appointed and immaculate rooms will greet you upon your return from a busy day of competing at the Gulf Coast Winter Classics! Book on line using this link to receive the Gulf Coast Winter Classic discount!

The award-winning Holiday Inn Gulfport is offering a special Gulf Coast Winter Classic Horse Show Rate of $89.99 per night!  You can enjoy a relaxing stay in Gulfport, ideally located off  I-10 and Highway 49, just a short distance from the Equestrian Center. Also, be sure to enjoy the complimentary airport shuttle provided by the Holiday Inn Gulfport to the nearby Gulfport Airport. Take advantage of their heated, indoor pool, hot tub, 24-hour fitness center and on-site restaurant, which offers a casual dining atmosphere where kids can eat for free.  Call 228-679-1700 and ask for the $89.99 Gulf Coast Winter Classic Horse Show Rate.

The Best Western Plus Seaway Inn is offering a special Gulf Coast Winter Classic Horse Show Rate of $59.99 per night. Just off Highway 49, this pet-friendly, airy hotel is a short distance from the Equestrian Center. 
Featuring free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels, the contemporary rooms offer desks, coffeemakers, mini-fridges and microwaves. Suites have in-room whirpool tubs and/or sitting areas. Exterior corridors leading to the rooms surround  a courtyard. Amenities include free hot breakfast and parking, an airport shuttle, a pool in the courtyard, and a cocktail lounge. There's also a business center and a fitness facility. Call 228-864-0050 and ask for the $59.99 Gulf Coast Winter Classic Horse Show Rate.

The Clarion Inn is offering a special Gulf Coast Winter Classic Horse Show Rate of $69.99 per night. Off Interstate 10, this pet-friendly, casual hotel is a short distance from the Equestrian Center. The traditional-style rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as  mini-fridges, microwaves and coffeemakers; some have seating areas with pull-out sofas and/or in-room  whirlpool tubs. Freebies include hot buffet breakfast, an airport shuttle and parking. There's also an outdoor pool, a fitness center and a furnished terrace, in addition to a business center and meeting space.   Call 228-868-3300 and ask for the $69.99 Gulf Coast Winter Classic Horse Show Rate.

The Gulf Coast Winter Classic Circuit offers a class for everyone, so bring your entire barn! The $5 3' and 3'3" Sidelines Green Hunter Divisions are back and offered at only $5 for the entire division! What a great way to earn mileage for your up and coming hunters and riders! The $5 Division offer has been extended to the Young Hunter Division too!   All 3' and 3'3" Sidelines Green Hunter Divisions will be qualifiers for the $30,000 Green Hunter Classic slated for the Atlanta Fall Classic. Top qualifiers do not pay an entry fee to compete! Start earning your points now!

SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDE:
The $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby is scheduled for Week V, March 9
$1,500 USHJA Pony Derby Week III, February 23rd
$500 USHJA Zone 4 Children's Hunter Pony Handy Hunter, Week IV NO ENTRY FEE
$1,000 USHJA Zone 4 Children's Handy Hunter Week IV NO ENTRY FEE
$1,000 USHJA Zone 4 Adult Amateur Handy Hunter Week IV NO ENTRY FEE

WEEKLY:
$25,000 Grand Prix
$7,500 Open Welcome
$5,000 1.25 M Gulf Coast Jumper Classic
$2,500 1.20 m Jr/AO Jumper Classic
$3,000 1.30 m Jr/AO Jumper Classic
$5,000 1.40 m Jr/AO Jumper Classic
$5,000 Classic Hunter Derby PLUS $3,000 Prize Money PLUS $2,000 Non-Pro Rider Bonus Awarded Each Week-Week V takes place on the world-class grass grand prix field
$1,000 Sidelines Green Hunter Divisions 3' and 3'3" $5 Division Entry Fee
Young Hunter Divisions, 3', 3'3" and 3'6" $5 Division Entry Fee

The prize list is online now for the upcoming Gulf Coast Winter Classic Circuit in Gulfport, Mississippi that kicks off on February 7th for six weeks of AA show jumping competition. Enter today, pay for your stalls and we'll see you at the Ring!  Come discover why the grass is greener on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.