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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.

Sponsorship

An Event Like No Other

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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

Livestream

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

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.

Press Application

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 

Sponsor

2023 GPE XC Course Presented by the City of Aiken

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

GPE 2019

GPE 2019

GPE 2019

Liz Halliday-Sharp & Fernhill By Night

2019 Results

GPE 2020

GPE 2019

GPE 2019

Liz Halliday-Sharp & Deniro Z

2020 Results

GPE 2021

GPE 2019

GPE 2021

Tamie Smith & Mai Baum

2021 Results

GPE 2022

GPE 2022

GPE 2021

Boyd Martin & Fedarman B

2022 Results

GPE 2023

GPE 2022

GPE 2023

Liz Halliday-Sharp & Miks Master C

2023 Results

Ride For Charity


2023 Ride for Charity Participating Organizations

Watch the 2020 GPE broadcast HERE

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


Aiken Horse Park Foundation

931 Powderhouse Rd

Aiken, SC 29803


PO Box 1951

Aiken, SC 29802


803.830.7077

A 501(c)(3) Organization

Copyright © 2020 Aiken Horse Park Foundation - All Rights Reserved.


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