Derby Day…and More! Pebble Beach Equestrian Center Saturday, May 3, 2014

April 12, 2014 - PRLog -- Press Contact:   Marci Bracco Cain (831) 747-7455

Derby Day…and More! Pebble Beach Equestrian Center Saturday, May 3, 2014

Pebble Beach, CA- Join the Friends of the Monterey Symphony on May 3^rd for the Kentucky Derby’s 140^th “Run for the Roses”…and More!  The afternoon includes live demonstrations of dressage, hunters over fences, show jumping and cross country jumping from talented horse and rider teams.

Great entertainment to benefit our MUSIC FOR THE SCHOOLS programs.

The Details:

·        Saturday, May 3, 2014

·        Your first Mint Julep (or other beverage of your choice) will be complementary.

·        No- Host Cocktails at 3:00 p.m

·        Live-Cast of the Kentucky Derby at 3:30 p.m. the “greatest 2 minutes in sports”

·        Horse Show performance from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the opportunity to meet and greet the performers, both horses and riders.

·        Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m.

·        Live and Silent Auctions

·        Location: Pebble Beach Equestrian Center, 3300 Portola Road, Pebble Beach, CA 93953.  Complimentary Valet Parking.

·        Attire: Ladies, a portion of this event will take place outdoors and inside tent footing is AstroTurf.  As always, your fabulous Kentucky Derby Hats are encouraged!

·        Be part of this fun afternoon and RSVP by April 30

·        Purchase Tickets:

o   All sponsorships include acknowledgement in the Racing Form & Video Presentation.

o   Kentucky Colonel - $5,000 Ten Tickets SEATING IN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE (enjoy fine wine & roses)

o   Triple Crown - $2,500 Five Tickets

o   Grandstand Spectators - $500 One Ticket

o   In-field Spectators - $250 No Tickets

o   General Seating $150

·         Please call the Box Office at 831-646-8511 or go to http://www.montereysymphony.org/special-events/

Background of Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is the oldest continuously run sporting event in the United States and is America’s most famous horse race, rich in tradition and celebrated by racing fans throughout the world.   In May, 1875, Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark, taking his lead from the English Derby at Epsom Downs, established the race for three-year old thoroughbreds.

Background of Horse Show

Our demonstration rides will include Dressage (which requires the horse and rider to combine the strength and agility of gymnastics with the elegance and beauty of ballet), show jumping (with its focus on speed, accuracy, timing and judgment) and hunters over fences (focused on precision, accuracy and aesthetics over a jumps course).

Background on Friends of the Monterey Symphony

We are group of community volunteers who are dedicated supporters of the Monterey Symphony. We are working professionals, parents, grandparents and retirees of all ages who live, work and shop throughout the many communities served by the Symphony. We understand the importance of musical enrichment for our community and music education for our children. We are loyal concert-goers who organize and deliver an array of special events as benefits to support the Symphony.

If you love classical music, a wonderful way to show appreciation for music in your community is to become a Friend of the Monterey Symphony with your tax-deductible donation and/or to volunteer your time. Your support helps the Symphony continue to bring excellent performances of Great Music, LIVE! to the Monterey Peninsula and Central Coast. We offer a variety of ways to participate and show your support for the Symphony.