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For Immediate Release
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Media Contact: Elaine Wessel
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Phelps Media Group, Inc.
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2020 Adequan®/FEI North American Youth Championships for Dressage and Jumping Canceled
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Great Lakes Equestrian Festival Still Moving Forward with Six Weeks of Competition
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Traverse City, Mich. - May 6, 2020 - US Equestrian, Equestrian Canada, and the Mexican Equestrian Federation, with support of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), have announced the cancellation of the 2020 Adequan/FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) for Dressage and Jumping. The 2020 NAYC for Dressage and Jumping was scheduled to run from August 4-9 at the
Great Lakes Equestrian Festival in Traverse City, Mich.
Although NAYC will not be running, the remainder of the 2020 Traverse City Horse Shows schedule is still intact. The Traverse City Spring Horse Show will take place June 11-28, pending approval, followed by the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival from July 1 - Aug. 9. The American Gold Cup is scheduled to happen Sept. 2-13, 2020, with the first week of Sept. 2-6 also doubling as the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament.
The agreement to cancel the 2020 NAYC was made due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding international travel as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the significant reduction of qualifying opportunities for both dressage and jumping athletes in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The three national federations agreed that it is no longer feasible to host the championship this year, as horse and athlete combinations would not be able to properly prepare, qualify, or travel effectively for the event.
"The Canadian, Mexican and U.S. Federations are saddened to announce that we have reached the conclusion to cancel the 2020 NAYC," said Bill Moroney, Chief Executive Officer of US Equestrian. "We understand the disappointment this will bring to young athletes across North America, as well as their parents, horse owners, and trainers. The Federations would like to thank the Organizing Committee of Great Lakes Equestrian Festival who have worked extremely hard to make the 2020 NAYC a memorable and special Championship. We all look forward to heading to Traverse City for NAYC in 2021."
"We were very sorry to be informed by the United States Equestrian Federation that this year's FEI North American Youth Championships in Dressage and Jumping has had to be cancelled, and we fully understand how hard it was for everyone involved but also how necessary it was to make this decision," FEI Secretary General Sabrina Ibáñez said. "There's always a silver lining though and the one good thing to come out of this is that the fabulous venue for the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival in Traverse City, Michigan will be hosting these popular Championships in 2021 and 2022, so we look forward to wonderful sport there next year."
"On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we are heartbroken at the cancellation," said Michael Morrissey, Event Director of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. "Given the current uncertainty, we feel that this is the best decision for the athletes, but after months of planning and anticipation, we are also incredibly sad that we will not be able to host the Championship this year. We look forward to working closely with US Equestrian to begin planning for next year and look forward to welcoming the athletes and their families to Traverse City in 2021."
The 2021 NAYC for Dressage and Jumping will return to the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival in Traverse City, Mich. The Great Lakes Equestrian Festival Week VI is still scheduled to run as planned from August 4-9, 2020, currently hosting FEI CSI3* and national hunter/jumper competition. |
COVID-19 Statement
With the Traverse City Spring Horse Show set to begin in June, our team would like to provide an update on how we are proceeding given the current COVID-19 pandemic.
At this time, we are planning to reschedule the first week of the Traverse City Spring Horse Show to run in between the original last week of the Spring Horse Show and the first week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF). The new dates will be June 11 - 28, pending US Equestrian and FEI approval. This new week will allow us to run straight through the end of GLEF, July 1 - August 9, with nine weeks of FEI 2*/3* and national level hunter, jumper and equitation competition.
The safety of our exhibitors, staff, spectators and local community will always be our greatest priority and we are also working closely with US Equestrian to create social distancing protocols and guidelines that will help keep all of us safe and healthy while we are at the show. We will have more details to share shortly.
Exhibitors are still encouraged to continue making their summer plans in Traverse City. Entries and stall reservations will remain open. Please visit our website to complete the forms to secure your place.
Please rest assured, no credit cards will be processed, and no checks deposited until we are certain we will be able to run as planned.
In the event that changes will be made, payment information collected will not be charged and any payments already made will be refunded.
Any and all updates will be communicated via email and social media, as well as listed on our website,
traversecityhorseshows.com.
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Traverse City Horse Shows
Operated by the Morrissey Management Group, Traverse City Horse Shows encompass some of the most popular equestrian events in the Midwest. In 2020, the Traverse City Spring Horse Show, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, takes place in June, followed by the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors, in July and August. The Adequan®/FEI North American Youth Championships will also be hosted by Traverse City Horse Shows during Week VI of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival.
CaptiveOne Advisors, LLC
CaptiveOne Advisors, LLC, supports the elevation of equestrian sport in the United States with the goal of uncompromised excellence. As long-time horse show competitors and equestrian enthusiasts themselves, their vision is to help support GLEF's initiatives to provide exhibitors and spectators with the most memorable show experience imaginable. Boasting a team of the best and brightest minds in the field of captive insurance, CaptiveOne is a family of companies that offers captive assessment, formation and management services.
Traverse City Tourism
Traverse City Tourism is a nonprofit corporation that serves as the area's official destination marketing organization. Traverse City Tourism works to enhance, reinforce, and develop the northern Michigan brand for potential visitors through advertising, marketing, trade shows, publications, sales missions, media relations, and Visitor Center services. Its experienced and knowledgeable team members are motivated by pride for their community and a desire to advance its economic well-being without sacrificing the values that make it a pretty great place. For details on lodging, attractions, and area events, visit
traversecity.com.
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2020 Traverse City Horse Shows Schedule of Events
When:
Traverse City Spring Horse Show -
June 11-28, 2020 (pending approval)
Great Lakes Equestrian Festival - July 1-Aug. 9, 2020
American Gold Cup - Sept. 2-13, 2020
Silver Oak Jumper Tournament - Sept. 2-6, 2020
Where:
Flintfields Horse Park
Ten miles east from the beautiful resort town of Traverse City.
Sponsorship, vendor and advertising opportunities:
Flight accommodations:
Traverse City is as easy to get to as life is once you arrive! Book your flight into Traverse City's Cherry Capital Airport - TVC for the summer.
Visit
www.tvcairport.com
for more information.
Official Equine Ground Transportation Partner
Brook Ledge Horse Transportation
Phone: Craig at 847-815-2175; Christina at 847-815-6533; Chicago Office at 888-265-3007
Email: Chicagodispatch@brookledge.com
Website: BrookLedge.com
Management:
Morrissey Management Group
PO Box 1375
Bradenton, FL 34206
Media contact:
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
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