Carson City, NV- July 26, 2010 – The $25,000 Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby tickets are now on sale. Patrons may purchase an individual ticket for $200 per person or a Blue Ribbon Table for $2,500.  There is also a third option for derby supporters that are unable to attend the derby but would love to support the efforts of the Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation.  All three options are available by visiting The Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby website at http://www.FMHunterDerby.com and clicking on the “Tickets & Event Details” tab.  The ticket form may be filled out online or purchasers may download the PDF and send it to: Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation, 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451.  Sponsorship Opportunities are also still available ranging from $100 to $25,000 including the Derby Day Title sponsorship.

Blue Ribbon Seating for $2500, which includes 10 seats, will be the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the beauty of the derby underneath the shade of a beautiful event tent.  The $25,000 Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby will begin at 10:30a.m. with brunch served 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.  The hunter derby begins at 1:00p.m.with awards ceremony at 3:45p.m.  Purchasers of the individual tickets for $200 will have their choice of seating as they watch top professional and amateur hunter riders from all over the United States showcasing their top mounts. Tickets are going quickly for this must-see event and everyone from not only the Nevada, Northern California areas but the entire west coast will truly enjoy the experience.  Any questions for tickets or sponsorship opportunities may be directed to Leanne phone number (775) 298-0148, or email LeanneK@parasol.org.

The $25,000 Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby Fast Facts

EVENT: The Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby will be the first standalone hunter derby on the west coast. The derby will be a member event of the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) International Hunter Derby Series. This charitable event benefits the Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization that aids the Northern Nevada area.

WHAT: Over the course of three days, riders and spectators will enjoy a variety of exciting events with the best riders, judges, and course designers the sport has to offer. Additionally, those in attendance will enjoy great food, multiple exhibits for all ages, and first class hospitality.

WHERE: Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility is located 15 minutes south of Reno at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in historic Washoe Valley.

Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility
4200 Old Highway 395
Carson City, NV 89704

WHEN: Sunday September 19, 2010

DERBY MANAGER: Bobby Murphy of Kentucky Horse Shows LLC

THE FACILITY:Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility: Located on 41 acres at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Carson City, Nevada.

For more information about the FM Hunter Derby or for sponsorship opportunities please contact:

Lynne Garnett
(775) 722-4261
Lynne@franktownmeadows.com
http://www.FMhunterderby.com/