Sponsorship and Marketing Opportunities Moorland Farm, Far Hills, New Jersey June 23-24, 2018 www.essexhorsetrials.org (908) 234-9115 Benefitting Sponsored By
Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Future For three decades, The Essex Horse Trials was a must-attend competition for both U.S. and International eventers drawing top riders and thousands of spectators. On June 24, 2017, after a 19 year hiatus, the Mars Essex Horse Trials returned making its new home at the historic Moorland Farm in Far Hills, New Jersey. This unparalleled event not only showcases the three elements of eventing dressage, cross country and stadium jumping but also features a country weekend atmosphere of lifestyle boutiques, a farm to table food market, children s activities, tailgating and a classic car show. Coupling these activities with a bucolic 230 acres, Moorland Farm offers spectators, sponsors and exhibitors a fun-filled, festive weekend outing for all. In addition, the Mars Essex Horse Trials will benefit LifeCamp whose mission is to provide an enriching daycamp experience for over 300 inner-city youth each summer. We invite you to get involved and show your support of this wonderful event by becoming a sponsor. A variety of unique sponsorship opportunities is available to showcase your business, farm or family. In addition to our established sponsorship packages, we can partner with you to create a specific sponsorship program. Become a MARS Essex Horse Trials sponsor and become a part of equestrian history! For more information, please contact Julie J. Berman; julie@essexhorsetrials.org; Office 908.234.9115; Mobile 908.303.6999 julie@essexhorsetrials.org 2 908.234.9115
Sponsorship Opportunities Presenting Sponsorship: $25,000 Corporate logo/name listed as Presenting under Title Sponsor and Essex Horse Trials logos Full Page Color Program Ad Special Program Recognition Digital & Social Media Advertisement Custom Show Jump 10 Seats at Ringside Table in Hoopstick Club Hospitality Tent Hospitality Signage 10 Invitations to Thursday Course Walk Party Loudspeaker Acknowledgements 5 VIP Parking Passes Moorland Sponsorship: $7,500 Full Page Color Program Ad Loudspeaker Acknowledgement Hospitality Signage 4 Hoopstick Club Passes 4 VIP Parking Passes 4 Invitations to Thursday Course Walk Party Founder s Sponsorship: $3,000 Website Listing Event Day Guided Tours 1 Tailgate Spot 2 Hoopstick Club Passes 2 General Admission Passes 2 Invitations to Thursday Course Walk Party Essex Sponsorship: $1,000 Website Listing Event Day Guided Tours 1 Tailgate Spot 2 General Admission Passes julie@essexhorsetrials.org 3 908.234.9115
Scoreboard Sponsorships Digital Scoreboard Sponsorship: $10,000 Named Scoreboard Full Page Color Program Ad Digital Advertisement to include set number of running ads Website Listing 2 Hoopstick Club Passes 4 General Admission Passes 4 Invitations to Thursday Course Walk Party Start Box Sponsorship: $3,500 Named Startbox Digital Scoreboard Advertisement Website Listing Startbox Signage 2 Hoopstick Club Passes 2 General Admission Passes 2 Invitations to Thursday Course Walk Party julie@essexhorsetrials.org 4 908.234.9115
Jump & Ring Sponsorships Show Jump Sponsorship: $5,000* (*plus cost of jump construction) Named Jump Digital Advertisement 2 Hoopstick Club Passes Dressage Ring Sponsorship: $3,000 Named Ring Signage Digital Advertisement 1 Parking Pass Cross Country Jump Sponsorship: $2,500* (*plus cost of jump construction) Named Jump Digital Advertisement 1 Parking Pass julie@essexhorsetrials.org 5 908.234.9115
Experience The Thrill of Eventing Somerset County: Equine Central The Essex Horse Trials is the cornerstone of a strategic plan developed by community leaders and local equestrian organizations, including Far Hills Race Meeting Association, Inc. and Gladstone Equestrian Association (GEA). Their mutual goal is the revitalization and growth of premiere equestrian competitions, events and clinics in the region. Essex Horse Trials & Moorland Farm Perfect Together The Essex Horse Trials will be the first equestrian event, apart from Far Hills Race Meeting, to be held on the beautiful Moorland Farm Estate, 230 pastoral acres at the cross-roads of Somerset, Hunterdon and Morris counties. Far Hills Race Meeting, a world class steeplechase event celebrating its 97th year, attracts over 35,000 spectators to its private race course each fall. Eventing 101 Eventing combines the elegance of Dressage, the thrill of Cross Country, and the precision of Show Jumping. At any level, eventing provides a rare opportunity for spectators of all ages to witness the unique trust and bond between horse and rider. Dressage: Gait, suppleness, and communication are tested through a series of prescribed, intricate movements. Cross Country: Horse and rider maneuver at high speed over a natural course of varied terrain and natural obstacles. Show Jumping: A sequence of obstacles and tight turns are carried out within an arena the final test of stamina, agility and precision. julie@essexhorsetrials.org 6 908.234.9115
Connect With Your Target Audience Demographic Snapshot Equestrian sports reach a national audience of 27 million people of all ages, male and female. According to statistics published by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), the sport commands $1.4 billion in equestrian product buying power. Of the registered members, the following demographic statistics have been established: Median age: 35-40 85% women 66% have a college degree Average income: $185,000 Average net worth: $1,340,000 Average home market value: $594,000 22% own more than one home All spend an average of 30 nights per year in a hotel All own at least three vehicles 40% own a farm; 66% of those own 10 acres or more Own on average four horses Compete at least six times per year julie@essexhorsetrials.org 7 908.234.9115
The Big Picture Somerset and surrounding counties are home to one of the most affluent equestrian communities on the East Coast. With the United States Equestrian Team Headquarters and New York City a mere few miles away, Spectators and Riders also spend their time in surrounding Hotels, Restaurants, Retailers and Local Attractions. Sponsorships offer prominently displayed branding exposure through various outlets including print, digital, signage and signature jumps, and exclusive entertainment opportunities. Essex Horse Trials will offer the country s finest footing, significant prize money and the top horse and rider combinations in the field. The event will showcase a range of activities in addition to equestrian sport; including classic car show, exclusive lifestyle shopping village, and entertainment for families and the community. julie@essexhorsetrials.org 8 908.234.9115
About Our Beneficiary The Life Camp movement began in 1887, when the original editor of Life Magazine founded the Life Fresh Air Fund to aid underprivileged children by sending them to the country for fresh air and sunshine. The Life Farm in Pottersville was first opened 93 years ago in 1923, and we continue to provide children from Newark with an enriching summer program in the country, something which they would otherwise not be able to experience. Today, LifeCamp provides a summer day camp experience for 300 Newark area youths per day for six weeks during the months of July and August. Campers are between the ages of 6 and 13, and come from the greater Newark public school system, as well as from Newark Charter School Programs (KIPP, Philip s, North Star, Link, Newark Legacy and New Horizon). The LifeCamp campus is located on 90 acres of open fields, rolling hills, woodlands and the Lamington River. The campus is an effective teaching environment that makes learning enjoyable by providing experiential and contextual learning linked to the camp s curriculum. The curriculum provides all campers with the opportunities to gain selfconfidence and a sense of accomplishment as we continue to add and improve challenging and enriching opportunities. The overall LifeCamp program balances the arts, athletics and academic enrichment as well as personal growth and development, and is designed to help Newark s youth become more confident in their abilities, improve their self-esteem, and foster greater autonomy and leadership qualities. julie@essexhorsetrials.org 9 908.234.9115