Media Alert: TerraNova Equestrian Center Kicks off 2024 Season with Sarasota Winter Classic
TerraNova Equestrian Center Kicks off 2024 Season
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Sarasota Winter Classic
Photo by Eye Was Here Photography
Myakka City, Fla. – Jan 1, 2024 – The team at TerraNova Equestrian Center will welcome the first competitors of 2024 for the Sarasota Winter Classic Week I, Jan. 3-7 and Week II, Jan. 10-14. A USEF National/A-rated, Level 4 Jumpers competition, the event features increased prize money in the junior and amateur divisions, two weeks of USHJA National Hunter Derbies, USHJA Hunter Incentive and USHJA Outreach classes, including a weekly 2'6" USHJA Outreach Hunter Derby. Sarasota Winter Classic offers something for competitors of every age and level.
TerraNova Equestrian Center has added fun activities for all, like their new Mini Horsemanship Camp held each Saturday during upcoming events between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Kids ages 5-12 can learn hands-on with TerraNova's adorable herd of miniature horses. Scroll down for the sign-up link for hour-long sessions.
Fast Facts
What: First event of the season at TerraNova Equestrian Center:
Sarasota Winter Classic
Where: TerraNova Equestrian Center, 31625 Clay Gully Rd Myakka City, FL 34251
When: Week I, Jan. 3-7 and Week II, Jan. 10-14., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Features Each Week
Wednesday:
Week I $7,500 Welcome Stake 1.40m
Week II $10,000 Welcome Stake 1.40m
$1,000 USHJA Green Hunter Incentive
Friday:
$5,000 The Estates at TerraNova USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by Laughlin Tanner Group at Premier Sotheby's International Realty
Leadline - 3:45 p.m.
Week I $20,000 Grand Prix of Sarasota - 4 p.m.
Week II $35,000 Grand Prix of TerraNova - 4 p.m.
Saturday:
$3,500 Michael Saunders & Company Jumper Classic 1.15m
$15,000 NAL Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic 1.30m/1.40m (Week I Presented by Forget Me Not Farm)
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mini Horsemanship Camp
Sunday:
Week I $5,000 Open Jumper Classic 1.30m
Week II $10,000 Open Jumper Classic 1.30m
Week I $5,000 NAL Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic 1.20m
Week II $10,000 NAL Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic 1.20m
Dress for the weather, bring sunscreen.
Sarasota Winter Classic offers an array of hunter classes,
including USHJA National Hunter Derbies both weeks, USHJA Incentive classes,
USHJA Outreach classes and more. Photo by Eye Was Here Photography
Staying for the whole circuit? Seasonal stabling is available from now through
March 25. Seasonal stabling includes show stabling.
Reserve your stalls and paddocks today!
Join us in the VIP Pavilion for preferred seating and a catered brunch
each Saturday at 10:30 a.m. during Sarasota Winter Classic.
Kids ages 5-12 are invited to sign up for TerraNova Mini Horsemanship Camp Saturdays during 2024 events at TerraNova Equestrian Center.
TerraNova Equestrian Center
2024 Calendar of Events
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