2008 Horse Shows by the Bay Begins July 16!

The 2008 Horse Shows by the Bay equestrian festival will be held on July 16 through August 3 at the Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City, MI. Equestrian media are asked to please contact Jennifer Wood at Phelps Media Group for any additional information on the horse show or for any interview requests.

Horse Shows by the Bay features three weeks of competition for the hunter, jumper, and equitation disciplines. There will also be two dressage shows held during the final week of the show. Dressage by the Bay is on July 30-August 1 and August 2-3.

Recognized by United States Equestrian Federation and United States Dressage Federation as a rated show series, Dressage by the Bay Series I&II consists of two back to back events. These events qualify riders for the Great American Insurance Group Regional Championships and the series is also a USDF Breeder's Championship Qualifier. New this year are the Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Classes and the Individual Breed Classes.

Horse Shows by the Bay is acknowledged by the World Championship Hunter Rider Awards Program as a member event and will be part of the USHJA International Hunter Style Derby Challenge National Tour. It offers three $25,000 grand prix events as well as classes for the beginning rider. New for this year are the hunter breeding divisions.

Held at the 80-acre show complex Flintfields, the show offers five rings of competition, exhibitions, special family day activities, and charity fundraisers. It offers numerous sponsorship opportunities and benefits. The shows are managed by Dean and Alexandra Rheinheimer, who collectively have more than 20 years of experience managing and producing equestrian events nationwide. For more information, please visit www.horsesportsbythebay.com.