Tampa, FL – March 15, 2011 – Stadium Jumping, Inc. announced today that Horseware Ireland and Triple Crown BuildYourOwnBlanket.com have been named the Official Blanket sponsor for this year’s $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational, presented by G & C Farm, to be held at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

For more than 25 years, discerning equestrians the world over have chosen the Triple Crown brand of custom-made horse clothing for its timeless elegance, quality material and unmatched fit.

Each blanket is handcrafted in the USA and tailored to meet exact specifications, using the finest fabrics and fittings available.  The materials, craftsmanship and attention to detail make each individual blanket the ultimate symbol of equestrian style and performance.

In 1997, the Triple Crown company was acquired by Irish entrepreneur Tom MacGuinness, founder of Horseware Ireland, and creator of the popular Rambo turnout that had revolutionized the horse clothing industry a decade earlier. Tom knew that the Triple Crown brand was consistent with his philosophy of offering the best quality materials and the best fit for top blanket performance.

“We are thrilled to be the official blanket sponsor of this year’s American Invitational,” said Tom MacGuinness, Triple Crown CEO.  “The Triple Crown line of handcrafted horse clothing is about classic style, top quality materials and clean lines – it is a truly American brand that reflects a simple, understated elegance.” MacGuinness also reported that, “a portion of each blanket sold through www.buildyourownblanket.com is donated to JustWorld International.”

The BuildYourOWnBlanket.com site is the result of Mr. MacGuinness’ vision to use the Internet to offer customers the same enduring quality, in a new, easy-to-use online self-service model.

For more information please visit www.buildyourownblanket.com.
 
The $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational, presented by G & C Farms, at Raymond James Stadium, often called the “Super Bowl of Show Jumping,” brings together a star studded international group of equestrians to compete for one of the greatest titles in all of show jumping.

The event takes place on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. The gates at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium open at 6:30 p.m. Included will be the always popular public course walk, during which the award winning Glee Show Choir from Tampa’s King High School will perform.
 
Prior to the event, parking lot #6 will open at 3:30 pm for a special Mane Event Party, featuring a JustWorld Horseless Horse Show hosted by Q105 radio’s Nikki Cruz and the Q105 mobile station.
 
Also on the evening agenda will be the elegant Parade of Breeds, a Segway demonstration of the course walk will take place and the Tampa Police Mounted Patrol Color Guard will be on hand as well.

Just prior to the jump-off, there will be a special performance by Arabian Nights. Also featured that night will be the 2011 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and presentation of the USET Foundations Maxine Beard Award for Developing Riders in Grand Prix sports. Prizes will be awarded for the winning riders’ cheering sections. Each section of the Stadium will be assigned a rider before the Parade of Riders, later, those sitting in winning section will receive a prize.  

Tickets on sale now at www.stadiumjumping.com

For more information, call (800) 237-8924.