Katy, TX – January 25, 2011 – The Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show is pleased to announce that the prize list for their 2011 hunter/jumper event is now available. This prestigious horse show will feature a full week of ‘AA’ hunter competition as well as a full schedule of top jumper action. The Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and is held April 5-10, 2011, at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas. To receive a copy of the prize list and entry blank please contact Pauline Cook at (281) 924-6579.

This year’s Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show will feature $280,000 in total prize money through out the competition and benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Produced by P.J.C.P. This year’s top highlights will include the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby on Saturday, April 9, 2011, and the $25,000 Spring Gathering Grand Prix to be held Sunday, April 10, 2011.The Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show will also include a $25,000 Pre-Green Classic, and a $20,000 National Hunter Derby. There is a full line-up of hunter competition ranging from the High Performance Hunter division to the Short Stirrup Hunter division. The wide variety of jumper classes includes Pony Jumpers, Young Jumpers, and the $10,000 Spring Gathering Welcome Stake.Junior riders that wish to qualify for one of the 2011 medal final competitions will have the opportunity to showcase their skills in the Pessoa/USEF National Hunter Seat Medal, ASPCA Horsemanship Class, Equisport Insurance/USEF Pony Medal Class, Ariat National Adult Medal, THIS National Children’s Medal, WIHS Pony Medal, and WIHS Equitation Medal.This event is also a World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) recognized hunter competition. The WCHR is an awards program started by the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation, and the awards are presented, on both a national and regional level, to Pony, Junior, Amateur, Professional, Adult and Children’s hunter riders who accumulate the most points at WCHR designated horse shows throughout the year.The Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show is looking forward to a very successful event in 2011. For more information about the Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show please visit www.britanniafarm.com or contact Pauline Cook at (281) 924-6579 for a copy of the 2011 prize list.

SPRING GATHERING CHARITY HORSE SHOW FAST FACTS
EVENT: Spring Gathering Charity Horse ShowWHAT: An “AA” rated hunter and four-star jumper horse show produced by P.J.C.P Horse Shows and benefitting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.WHERE: Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, TX, located just 40 minutes from Houston, TX.WHEN: April 5-10, 2011FEATURES:· Over $250,000 in total prize money and over $150,000 in Hunter Prize Money· $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby· $25,000 Grand Prix· $25,000 Pre-Green Classic· $20,000 National Hunter Derby· $5,000 Junior Hunter Classic· $5,000 Amateur-Owner Hunter ClassicBENEFCIARY:The Spring Gathering Charity Horse show benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, which works diligently to find a cure for diabetes through the support of research. JDRF is the largest charitable funder of and advocate for Type 1 Diabetes research. Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal. Until a cure is found, people with Type 1 Diabetes have to test their blood sugar and give themselves insulin injections multiple times each day or use a pump – each and every day of their lives. Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with Type 1 Diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1.5 billion to diabetes research, including more than $107 million last year. More than 80 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and research-related education. 

HOURS: Wednesday through Sunday, from 7:30 a.m. to around 5 p.m.ADMISSION: Complimentary during every day of showingPARKING: On-site – There are also 50 amp & 30 amp Camper Hookups located directly on the showgrounds.DIRECTIONS:From Houston, take I-10 West and exit Mason Road, Exit 745. Go left(south) for three miles and the Center is on the left.From San Antonio, take I-10 East and exit Mason Road, Exit 745. Goright (South) for three miles and the Center in on the left.From Dallas take I-45 South and exit Beltway 8 (Sam Houston Toll Road)south to I-10. Take I-10 West to Mason Road, Exit 745. Go left (south)on Mason for three miles and the Center is located on the left.From the Rosenberg-Richmond area and points south, take the GrandParkway (Hwy 99) north. Exit Cinco Ranch Boulevard to Mason Roadand go a left (north). The Center is located approximately 100 yards onthe right.HOTELS:La Quinta Inn & Suites Houston West Park 1015225 Katy FwyHouston, TX 77094Phone: 1-281-646-9200Super 8
22157 Katy Fwy, I-10 West Exit 743,Katy, TX, 77450866-539-0036Comfort Inn
22025 I-10 and Mason RoadKaty, TX, US, 77450Phone: (281) 392-8700Hampton Inn
22055 Katy FreewayKaty, Texas, USA, 774501-281-392-1000Motel 6
I-10 & Mason Rd22105 Katy FreewayKaty, TX 77450(281) 395-4866SPRING GATHERING CONTACT:Pauline Cook2501 South Mason Rd.KATY, TX 77450Contact Tel: (281) 579-1272Email: cookie143@hughes.netMEDIA CONTACT:Phelps Media Group, Inc.12230 Forest Hill BoulevardSuite 214Wellington, FL 33414561-753-3389 (phone)561-753-3386 (fax)pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.comwww.phelpsmediagroup.com