2023 $50,000 Grand-Prix Eventing Festival at Bruce's Field

Presented by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services

March 3 & 4, 2023

Bruce's Field

931 Powderhouse Rd Aiken, SC

AN EVENT LIKE NO OTHER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 1, 2023 

CONTACT:

Kate Boggan

Director of Marketing & Communications 

kate@aikenhorsepark.org

AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA - The Aiken Horse Park Foundation would like to thank our Show Jump sponsors for their support of the 2023 $50,000 Grand-Prix Eventing Festival at Bruce's Field, presented by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services (GPE). The event will be held March 3 & 4, 2023 in Aiken, South Carolina, at Bruce’s Field.

Barb Gould Uskup is an avid horsewoman and one of Aiken’s leading real estate agents who specializes in equestrian properties, land, and downtown homes. With more than 15 years of experience in the field in multiple markets, Barb has the knowledge and expertise to ensure you will find your dream home or farm in Aiken, SC.

"Recently Sold by Barb Gould Uskup,” looking for a property like these? Call her to live your Aiken Dream!

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Deirdre Stoker Vaillancourt with Meybohm Realtors, is one of the most informed and connected real estate agents operating in the Aiken area. Her warm personality and attention to detail make Deirdre a delight to deal with, and her helpful and welcoming attitude continues long after the deal is closed. Deirdre not only finds you a home in the community, she makes you feel AT HOME in the community. Thank you, Deirdre for your support of Bruce’s Field.

The Sharer Dale team has a combined experience of 100 years working in real estate! We are a full-service real estate team with the ability to market a variety of property types from luxury, recreational, vacant land, rentals, to small and large properties! Licensed for 35 years, Sharer’s passion for real estate and her clients can only be matched by her love of horses. These two passions have allowed Sharer to be one of the top agents in the Carolinas and Georgia, specializing in fine equestrian, luxury, investment, and recreational properties.

The Hitch and Tow is located in Aiken, SC, and is owned by Paul and Morgan Batton.

The Hitch and Tow, LLC is a proud dealer of 4 Star Trailers, Sundowner Trailers, Gore Trailers, and Kingston Trailers, and also offers a large inventory of pre-owned trailers.



Morgan and Paul Batton form a skilled business partnership that provides top quality service and horse trailers.

Helping people, changing lives. That’s what the Security Federal Bank does since 1992: Giving back to our communities is a tradition we’ve held for almost a century. As a designated CDFI, we’ve never taken that mission more seriously.

Carolina Arena Equipment is the manufacturer and supplier of the DragNfly and DragNfly PRO arena maintenance groomers. Whether you have conventional, synthetic, or natural footings, only one groomer does it all, the DragNfly! 

As the old saying goes, building a solid foundation sets you up for success in the future. GGT-Footing is proud to be the foundation for all equestrian disciplines to build their arenas on. Trusted nationwide by thousands of equine professionals, GGT-Footing is the number one name in arena footing, arena conditioners and consultation. 

Purina is dedicated to providing the highest-quality, research-proven products formulated with the best ingredients that meet our stringent quality standards to provide your animals with optimal nutrition. 

Every Purina feed product and supplement must meet the high standards customers know and trust. Through the Purina® FeedGuard® Nutrition System, Purina Animal Nutrition works with trusted suppliers who work hard to continually source the best ingredients and we source only the best ingredients and only purchase those that meet our stringent quality standards. In fact, every year, thousands of tons of ingredients that don’t meet our strict nutritional standards are sent away. 

Purina Animal Nutrition takes pride in exceeding industry standards. This includes manufacturing all of our horse feeds on ionophore-free manufacturing systems. It is our commitment to our customers to ensure consistent nutrition in every feeding. 

RIDE FOR CHARITY

How it works:

The riders competing at the GPE are divided into teams. Each team represents a participating charitable organization. At the end of the competition, the top 3 finishing teams earn a prize check for their respective charity. Participating organizations also provide volunteers at the event and are encouraged to promote their causes throughout the weekend!

In Addition:

At the 2021 GPE, we introduced the Ride for Charity Online Popular Vote. You, the fans, for $5/vote, can vote for your favorite teams. 100% of the proceeds go directly back to the charitable organizations! Keep reading below to learn more about the teams and this years Ride for Charity beneficiaries. We hope you will all join us March 3rd & 4th and help cheer on these amazing teams and their fantastic charitable organizations.

SATURDAY VIP TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE

A limited number of VIP Tickets ware still available for Saturday, March 4th ONLY. Perfect for those who have to work during the week, but still want to party like VIPs on the weekends. Once they're gone, they're gone, so get your tickets while supplies last! The Saturday, March 4th VIP ticket includes access to the Sponsor Tent for prime viewing location, on site parking, light hors d'oeuvers and drinks. This is the perfect way to enjoy the action packed cross-country phase of competition in style!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR SAT, MARCH 4th VIP TICKET

Our extremally popular VIP Chalets are SOLD OUT! We cannot thank our Chalet holders enough for their support of the GPE. If you missed out on this unique VIP experience for 2023, make sure to mark it on your calendars for 2024.

General Admission tickets can still be bought online. By purchasing your tickets in advance, spectators get access to the exclusive $25 Full Event Pass offer! The Full Event Pass grants access to both days of competition, Friday, March 3rd & Saturday, March 4th. Single day passes can also be purchased ahead of time online. Single day passes ONLY will be offered at the gate for $25/per day CASH OR CHECK ONLY.

With the construction of our new arenas, Saturday spectators should anticipate overflow parking at the Powderhouse Polo Field for $10 per car, CASH OR CHECK ONLY. Parking at Bruce's Field will be first come first served. All parking proceeds will go towards the Aiken Polo Club, a 501 (c) 3 charitable institution.

For Sponsorship information, please click HERE or email kate@aikenhorsepark.org

An Eventing “Showcase” is a unique version of Eventing competition that condenses the traditional country-side Eventing environment into a spectator friendly venue. The showcase format allows the general public the chance to be up close and personal, right next to the galloping lanes and massive fences, and experience the thrilling sport of Eventing in a whole new way. This equestrian triathlon presents a prime opportunity for top eventing riders to kick start their competition season, and to welcome the public to an exciting fast-paced equestrian event. 

We hope you'll join us for #AnEventLikeNoOther

AHPF PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY

In order to protect the business of our official show photographers, the AHPF has established this photography policy. In this social media, smart phone, day and age, capturing and sharing images from events has never been easier. We want to encourage all our guests at Bruce’s Field to fully enjoy their experiences here and treasure the special memories for generations to come. However it is still extremely important that we protect and respect the contracted show photographers that make their livelihoods providing high quality, professional images for our exhibitors.

The following guidelines are expected to be abided by ALL visitors to Bruce’s Field.

• Visitors, spectators and exhibitors at Bruce’s Field are permitted to take photographs and record video for personal use only
• Only our official appointed event photographers are allowed to take competitor images and sell them to the public
• No other individual or company has permission to take images of multiple competitors and sell them to members of the public or publish online/on social media
• Professional photography equipment, including, but not limited to, cameras with lenses longer than 4 inches, tripods, monopods, or any video camera mounted on a tripod or other stabilizing device are not permitted under any circumstances
• Media representatives with approved credentials are the only exception
• “Private” photographers must go through the proper channels for approval to be on premises PER EVENT. Please contact kate@aikenhorsepark.org for further details. 

Any individual found in violation of these guidelines will be asked to leave the premises and could be subject to bans from future Bruce’s Field events. 

FACILITY MAP

Please note, the cross-country course has changed slightly and the track on this map may be different than other maps you've previously seen. For navigating the facility, this map is the same.

An official cross-country course map will be released after approval by the Ground Jury.

CANNAHORSE LEGENDS SERIES

There's so much happening in Aiken!

The first in a series of clinics, The Legends Series. CannaHorse and Aiken Saddlery present Olympians William Fox-Pitt and Jay Hayes at The Vista in Aiken, South Carolina on March 5th, 6th, and 7th.

On the heels of the $50,000 Aiken Grand Prix Eventing at Bruce's Field, William and Jay will conduct eventing and jumping clinics on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

William will be conducting both jumping and cross country clinics. Sunday will feature a morning of show jumping for eventers and an afternoon of cross country. Monday will be exclusively cross country at varying levels, while Tuesday will be focused on jumping.

Jay will be teaching groups of riders divided by height throughout each day in both the all weather and Derby jumping rings.

50% of audit fees will go to support the Aiken Horse Park Foundation's Annie Goodwin Rising Star Fund.

The Annie Goodwin Rising Star Fund supports Aiken’s young equestrians who embody Annie’s character and dedication to their respective sports.

Thank you for your support!

Morgan & Paul Batton - Amy Borun - Tara & Charlie Bostwick - Sharer Dale

Lauren Davis - Annie Dewitt - Eden Dedrick - Evie & Phillip Dutton - Tracy Egan

Donna & Mike Fanning - Candace & Holland Garrett - Tina & Putter Goodwin

Nancy Hathaway - Angela Hambrick - The Hansen Family - Amy Hebert & CP Doremus

Jane & Bob Hottensen - Annie Jones - Michelle & John Koppin - Deborah Kuhn

Anne Laver - Mike Laver - The Douglas Luke Family - Karl McMillan

Caroline Merison - Kelly Morgan - Joanie Morris - Jane & Jerry Mount 

Rebecca T. Newell & William L. Griffin - Jessica & Doug Payne - Amy Peloquin

Christine Quinn - Darlene Reichard - Mandeep Sing - Cat Stumberg - Chacea Sundman Barb Gould Uskup - Olivia van Melle Kamp - Deirdre & Michel Viallancourt - Jack Wetze Ryan Wicker - Gretchen & George Wintersteen

2023 AHPF PARK PARTNERS