Aiken's Eventing Showcase
Grand-Prix Eventing Festival at Bruce's Field
This equestrian triathlon presents a prime opportunity for top eventing riders to kick start their competition season, and to welcome the public to an exciting fast-paced equestrian event.
2023 Important Links, Information, & Documents
Event Schedule - Tentative
Event Schedule - Tentative
Event Schedule - Tentative
Friday, March 3rd - Morning
Dressage
8:00 am - 2:00 pm EST
Friday, March 3rd - Evening
Show Jumping
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST
Saturday, March 4th - Afternoon
Cross-Country
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Sponsorship Opportunities
Event Schedule - Tentative
Event Schedule - Tentative
- $50,000 Title Sponsor
- $25,000 Livestream Sponsor
- $15,000 Phase Sponsor
- $10,000 Feature Sponsor
- $5,000 XC Jump Sponsor
- $2,500 Show Jump Sponsor
- $2,500 Hospitality Sponsor
- $1,000 Advanced Sponsor
- $500 Intermediate Sponsor
Press Application
Event Schedule - Tentative
Press Application
For professional media personnel only.
For any and all amateur photographers please see our photography policy posted on the home page of our website. It is very important to the AHPF to protect our Official Show Photographers and those individuals that do not respect their business will be banned from the GPE and future events at Bruce's Field.
FAQs
- What is an Eventing Showcase? An Eventing Showcase is a spectator friendly, condensed version of the traditional sport of Three-Day Eventing. An equestrian triathlon, eventing is comprised of 3 phases of competition: dressage, show jumping & cross-country. Learn more about this incredible sport HERE.
- When is the $50,000 Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce's Field (GPE)? The competition will be held Friday, March 3 - Saturday, March 4, 2023
- Where is the GPE? The Aiken Horse Park Foundation (Bruce's Field) in Aiken, SC is home to the showcase. The address is 931 Powderhouse Rd, Aiken, SC 29803.
- How do I purchase tickets? General Admission can be purchased on our website or at the Aiken Horse Park Foundation office. The address is 931 Powderhouse Rd, Aiken, SC 29803. For VIP tickets, please contact Kate Boggan at kate@aikenhorsepark.org
- What time is the event? Once we have a finalized competition schedule it will be uploaded to the website. Dressage will take place Friday morning, March 3. Showjumping will be the evening of the 3. Cross-Country will be held on Saturday, March 4.
- Is there seating? There are a limited amount of bleachers. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or even a blanket to watch from the many vantage points throughout the park.
- Where do I park? General Admission and VIP guests should enter the Horse Park off Audubon Dr. There will be volunteers to direct you once you are on grounds.
- Are there handicap services? Guests should be aware that Bruce's Field is an outdoor venue. The following is provided for spectators with special needs:
- Close-in parking for persons with valid Disabled Parking Permit
- Courtesy golf cart shuttle from the parking area
- Handicapped-accessible port-o-let
- Where can I stay? While Fairfield Inn and Townplace Suites are our official accommodation providers and offer a discount for event attendees, Aiken has a variety of charming and convenient accommodations. Please visit the Visit Aiken site for more info.
- Can I bring my dog? Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a leash at all times. Please remember to pick up after your dog.
- What do I wear? Comfortable, weather-appropriate attire is recommended, comfortable shoes are a must! If you like bring along a blanket or portable seat.
- Is there food on site? Food vendors will be located along Vendor Village. Feel free to bring along food and non-alcoholic beverages for your enjoyment. Please be courteous and use the trash cans located throughout the park.
- How can I become a sponsor? Sponsorships are essential to the success of the event. If you are interested in becoming a valued sponsor please email: tara@aikenhorsepark.org or kate@aikenhorsepark.org
A Letter From the Chair
The Aiken Horse Park Foundation’s Grand-Prix Eventing committee would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to everyone in Aiken, the Eventing community and beyond who have been involved and supported the Eventing Showcase in Aiken.
Our Vision for Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field is to showcase the best of the sport of eventing. It will demonstrate the highest quality and innovation in competition, attracting top horses and riders Internationally. Its prestige and format will make it the ideal venue to provide an engaging event drawing a wide variety of spectators from all over. Highlighting the history and character of Aiken throughout the event and involving many local charities of Aiken will exhibit our pride in our community, and fulfill the mission of making the horse park a central fixture which “promotes Aiken’s equestrian way of life” and supports the community's civic, educational and charitable endeavors.
We feel showcase events like this have an important role in the sport of Eventing, allowing for greater visibility and sponsorship opportunities outside of the equestrian world. Our goals for the future include our desire to help grow the sport as a whole as well as growing this event so that the Grand-Prix Eventing showcase, Bruce’s Field and the Aiken community remains the destination that equestrian riders and supporters come to visit, train, and enjoy during the winter months.
Again we really appreciate everyone’s support.
Phillip Dutton & Fernhill Singapore
2019 GPE
2023 Organizing Committee
Phillip Dutton (Chair)
Joanie Morris (Event Director)
Boyd Martin, Doug Payne, Ryan Wood, Amy Borun, Evie Dutton,
Candace Garrett, Fernanda Kellogg, Michelle Koppin, Jack Wetzel,
Tara Bostwick, Kate Boggan
GPE Champions
2023 Ride for Charity Participating Organizations
Thank you 2023 Sponsors
Morgan & Paul Batton - Amy Borun - Tara & Charlie Bostwick - Sharer Dale - Annie Dewitt - Eden Dedrick
Evie & Phillip Dutton - Donna & Mike Fanning - Candace & Holland Garrett - Tina & Putter Goodwin
Nancy Hathaway - Angela Hambrick - The Hansen Family - Amy Hebert & CP Doremus
Jane & Bob Hottensen - Annie Jones - Michelle & John Koppin - Deborah Kuhn - Mike Laver
Karl McMillan - Joanie Morris - Jane & Jerry Mount - Rebecca T. Newell & William L. Griffin
Jessica & Doug Payne - Amy Peloquin - Christine Quinn - Darlene Reichard - Mandeep Sing - Cat Stumberg
Chacea Sundman - Barb Gould Uskup - Deirdre & Michel Viallancourt - Jack Wetzel - Ryan Wicker
Park Sponsors
