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One of Northern Ohio's special summer events, this colorful and exciting event, returns to the Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field in Moreland Hills, Ohio

July 12-13 Opening Weekend, July 14 Riders with Disabilities Competition and July 15-20 Rated Show

Competition begins at 8 a.m. daily and there will be three rings of horse show competition each day.

Click Here for the 2008 fact sheet on this year's event

Highlights in Addition To the Daily Hunter & Jumper Competitions:

Saturday & Sunday - 8 a.m. – Schneider’s Saddlery Opening Weekend

Saturday July 12th - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Rescue Village Pet Adoptathon

Thursday - Youth Day and Educational Programs for pre-registered groups

Friday - not before 5:30 p.m. - $10,000 Open Jumper Welcome Stake sponsored by Criaghead Farm

Chagrin Valley PHA Endowment Fund benefit cocktail party to be held after the Welcome Stake class

2 pm - Buckeye DockDogs Big Air competition

Saturday - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Family Day (children 12 & under free) featuring pony rides, crafts, character appearances, a horseless horse show for children

not before 2 p.m. - Ashland Farm Champion Pony Hunter Classic

10 am to 8 pm - Buckeye DockDogs Big Air competition

**NEW not before 5:30 p.m. - $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby locally sponsored by Craighead Farm

Chagrin Valley PHA Endowment Fund benefit dinner party to be held during the International Hunter Derby 

Sunday - 8 a.m. – Champion Hunter Classics for Childrens and Adult Hunters 

8 a.m. – $3,500 Low Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper Classic and $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper Classic

10 am to 5 pm - Buckeye DockDogs Big Air competition

1:00 p.m. – Cleveland Grand Prix Festivities

2:00 p.m. – $50,000 Cleveland Grand Prix 

Beneficiary: For 2008 we have participation from Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center, Geauga Humane Society's Rescue Village, Lake Erie College, PetFix Ohio and the Children's Museum of Cleveland  Last year, the  Classic benefited many organizations: Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center, provides therapy and education-based equine facilitated programs for disabled children and adults, Geauga Humane Society, Cuyahoga Ohio Horseman's Council, Lake Farm Park Volunteer Posse, Cleveland Metroparks, Cleveland Zoological Society and other local charities.

Organizers: Classic is presented by the Chagrin Valley PHA (Professional Horsemen's Association) Horse Show, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization headed by a voluntary Board of Trustees comprised of local residents, business leaders and equestrians who organize and manage the show. The Board is assisted by a large volunteer team of more than 200 individuals who run the actual event.

Tickets and Box SeatsGeneral Admission - May be purchased at the gate or ahead of time at Schneiders Saddlery. Grass and bleacher seating is available with your general admission ticket. Bring a lawn chair, picnic blanket, or enjoy the view from ringside bleachers (available first come, first serve).

General Admission Ticket prices are: Saturday July 12-Wednesday, July 16 - free general admission Thursday, July 17 through Saturday, July 19 - $5/adult, $3/senior and child 12 & under Sunday, July 20 - $10/adult, $5/senior and child 12 & under.

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Enjoy the Week Long Show in Style . . .

Purchase a Classic Seating six seats in the shaded lane between the hunter and jumper rings. Your seats give you front row viewing to all of the horse show competitions. Classic box seats include access to the hospitality tent where complimentary soft drinks, beer/wine and snacks are available. Box lunches will be available if ordered ahead of time for Friday, Saturday and Sunday at an additional cost.

Classic Seat prices are:

Covered Classic Box of 6 seats for the entire show -$850 (includes one VIP parking pass, additional ones are $10 each)

Classic Box or Table of 6 seats for the entire show -$800 (includes one VIP parking pass, additional ones are $10 each, shade not guaranteed)

Covered Classic Box or Table of 6 seats for rated show 7/15 thru 7/20 - $800 (includes one VIP parking pass, additional are $10 each)

Classic Box or Table of 6 seats for rated show 7/15 thru 7/20 - $750 (includes one VIP parking pass, additional are $10 each, shade not guaranteed)

Classic Box or Table of 6 seats for Opening Weekend 7/12 & 7/13 - $100 (includes one VIP parking pass)

Classic Box seat for Sunday, July 20 only - $90 per seat (shaded seats not guaranteed)

Ring Side Box seat for Sunday, July 20 only - $25 per seat (no hospitality tent located on the north and west sides of the jumper ring, without shade.

Box seats are limited and should be reserved in advance. You may purchase Box Seats at the show in the Trophy/Ticket trailer or call in advance 330-903-9915.

What to Wear: The atmosphere is very casual and visitors wear attire ranging from shorts or jeans to dresses and jackets. Because the polo field facilities are spread out and grassy, wear comfortable shoes for walking. The horse show is rain or shine.

Boutiques and Treats: Exceptional boutiques, displays and fine food will be available in a lovely landscaped setting throughout the week. Shops include horse/tack stores, jewelers, artists, antiques, clothing, crafts, and other gift booths.

Can I Bring My Dog? Dogs are permitted on the show grounds, but must be attended and on a leash at all times. Dogs are welcome guests to the show and there is even an opportunity for your dog to compete in the DockDogs competition in a wave if space is open.  For more information or to register, visit www.DockDogs.com.

Where can I get more information? For local information, visit the Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce's website at www.cvcc.org.

The Cleveland Grand Prix has historic significance in the equestrian world because the Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field is the site of our nation's first grand prix in 1965. Since then, show jumping has grown into a popular sport and there are hundred of grand prixes across the U.S.