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The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows Return With Exciting Schedule of Events

       Old Salem Voted 'One of the Top 25 Horse Shows in America' by NARG in 2010
North Salem, NY - March 15, 2011 - The exciting schedule of events for the 2011 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows is sure to attract many of the nation's best horses and riders to one of the country's most beautiful equestrian training centers. the two-week long horse shows return to Old Salem farm in North Salem, NY. May 10-15 and May 17-22.
 Recently, the North American Riders Group (NARG) voted the Old Salem Farm Horse Shows as one of their Top 25 Horse Shows in America for 2010. With a mixture of new and returning events scheduled for 2011, the Spring Horse Shows are sure to remain one of America's favorites.
 Highlighting the two weeks of competition are four Grand Prix events - the $25,000 Welcome Stake on May 13, $40,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix on May 15, $25,000 North Salem Grand Prix on May 20, and the $75,000 Empire State Grand Prix, presented by Land Rover, Mt. Kisco and Larchmont, on May 22.
 The shows also feature a $20,000 Speed Derby of North Salem on May 21, $15,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic, a member event of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame on May 22, $10,000 United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) International Hunter Derby on May 21 and $10,000 Leading Hunter Rider Award, which will be announced on May 22.
 Among the new classes on this year's schedule are the Young Jumper divisions for 5, 6 and 7/8 year olds as well as a Master's Division for adult jumper riders age 50 and older.