Join HGF in Traverse City at the Region Two Championship Freestyles Fundraiser for Dressage4Kids!

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Horse Sports by the Bay is pleased to announce that Hampton Green Farm, known nation-wide for their dedication to dressage and to the the development of the PRE Horse for dressage in America, will be hosting a Dressage 4 Kids Fundraiser and exhibitor party during the Great American Insurance Group/Region 2 Dressage Championships on Saturday, September 11.[nbsp] The Regional Championships are being held from September 9 - 12 at Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City, MI which is home to the prestigious Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival.

The fundraiser features a silent auction which will include riding helmets donated from English Riding Supply and other retail pieces donated by Sporthorse Saddlery and Equine Source among others.[nbsp] Funds collected from the auction and from ticket sales to the exhibitor party will go directly back to Dressage 4 Kid's extensive education campaign.[nbsp] Donations are still being taken for the Auction; please email here for more information. Bidding starts @ 1pm and closes @ 7pm.[nbsp]

Dressage 4 Kid's mission is to encourage riders under 21 to become true horseman with correct position, competitive skills and knowledge of all aspects of riding and horse care; to offer scholarship to enable competitors to further their education; to have fun and to develop good sportmanship throughout.

Dressage 4 Kids is the dream of dressage Olympian Lendon Gray, who's passion for the sport of dressage and for teaching youths to ride is limitless.[nbsp] Dressage 4 Kids hosts a yearly young person festival, pony-only clinics, and weekend seminars.[nbsp] Lendon Gray will be on-grounds September 11th and will be part of a special demonstration with Hampton Green Farm horses and riders; all of which will immediately preceed the Musical Freestyle Championships being held at 5:30pm.[nbsp]

The Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 2 Dressage Championships are recognized by the United States Equestrian Federation and are being held in conjunction with the Dressage by the Bay Fall Classic.[nbsp] The very best dressage riders and horses from the Mid-West region will be in attendance to win prestigious year-end awards and acknowledgements.

The general public is encouranged to attend.[nbsp] For more information please visit www.horseshowsbythebay.com and www.dressage4kids.com or call 231 - 267 - 3700.