Save the Date for the 2021 Monmouth at the Team
Long Valley, N.J. – Jan. 25, 2021 – Monmouth at the Team, the much-loved boutique hunter/jumper competition, is slated for Aug. 16-23, 2021. The historic horse show will showcase both A and B-Rated hunters and Level 3 Jumpers along with outreach classes and the popular $10,000 Bobcat Derby, sponsored by Monmouth at the Team's presenting sponsor, The Nature Conservancy.
This year's competition will be held at the Centenary University Equestrian Center in Long Valley, New Jersey. The move is planned to accommodate the United States Paralympic Equestrian Team, who will train and quarantine at the USET Foundation Headquarters in preparation for the Tokyo Paralympic Games.
"We have loved hosting the show at the USET Foundation Headquarters at Hamilton Farm," said Tucker Ericson, co-owner of Monmouth at the Team. "They have been great to us, the show staff, exhibitors and trainers. With what we've all been through in 2020, we wanted to offer the same show everyone knows and loves. It will just be at a different location this year. We wish the US Paralympic team the best of luck and look forward to seeing everyone in August."
The Nature Conservancy, longtime sponsor and friend of Monmouth at the Team, steps up as the 2021 presenting sponsor.
"Equestrians have a special appreciation for animals and the outdoors," said Barbara Brummer, The Nature Conservancy's New Jersey State Director. "Over our several years of sponsorship, a wonderful Bobcat Derby family has developed at Monmouth at the Team. We are excited every August to see participation and enthusiasm for this unique event grown, for the sport and fun certainly, but also because it puts a focus on the important land conservation work our nonprofit is doing in New Jersey for bobcats and other wildlife."
An exhibitor and spectator favorite, the $10,000 Bobcat Derby, will return bigger and better than ever on Thursday, Aug. 19.
The 2021 Monmouth at the Team will feature eight days of competition to be run in two or three rings each day. Hospitality tents will be set up near each ring and a vendor village will be open for exhibitors to peruse and shop while not showing. Centenary University's Equestrian Center has new, state-of-the-art footing in the outdoor arena, a large indoor stadium and an outdoor grass field for special classes.
Show highlights include:
Three days of A-Rated National Competition – Aug. 16-18
$10,000 Bobcat Derby Day – Aug. 19 (unrecognized)
Level 3 Jumpers and Outreach – Aug. 20-22
Monmouth at the Team Finale B Rated – Aug. 23
"We will have the same level of hospitality, jumps and landscaping everyone has come to expect from Monmouth at the Team," said Michael Dowling, co-owner of Monmouth at the Team. "The facilities at Centenary University Equestrian Center provide the ability to safely social distance to protect our staff, riders, trainers, sponsors and vendors."
Monmouth at the Team prides itself on a strong commitment to the equestrian community. Partnering with companies, such as Running 'S' Equine Veterinary Services, that share that commitment and sense of community is important.
"Running 'S' Equine Veterinary Services is proud to be a continued sponsor of Monmouth at the Team," said Amy Gregonis, practice manager at Running 'S' Equine Veterinary Services. "It is such a wonderful event. It was such a shame that with COVID restrictions, the event was not able to run last year. This year we are looking forward to participating in a two-ring show at the beautiful Centenary University Equestrian Center."
Monmouth at the Team is proud to welcome back Anne Gittins Photography as the official show photographer, Ellen Gavin from Green Boots Studio to commission the 2021 poster artwork and Eastern Hay as our grain, hay and shavings provider.
Prize List Coming Soon!
Fast Facts
Dates
Aug. 16-23, 2021
Location
Centenary University Equestrian Center
40 Califon Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
Website
www.monmouthattheteam.com
Prize List
Available summer 2021
Owners
J. Tucker Ericson
(908) 303-1956
jtericson1969@gmail.com
Michael T. Dowling
(914) 850-0508
windhamhillllc@gmail.com
Grain/Hay/Shavings
Eastern Hay
(845) 855-3291
easternhay.com
Poster Artwork
Ellen A Gavin / Green Boots Studio
(856) 293-8832
egavin@greenbootstudio.com
Show Manager
Creigh Duncan
(609) 213-3737
creighduncan@aol.com
Show Secretary
Mary Norris
515 Fourth Ave.
Avon by the Sea, NJ 07717
(908) 963-3465
maryenorris@gmail.com
Sponsorship and Hospitality
Julie Berman
(908) 303-6999
jjb@juliamfarm.com
Stabling
J. Tucker Ericson
(908) 303-1956
jtericson1969@gmail.com
Course Designer
Skip Bailey
Official Show Photography
Anne Gittins Photography
annegittins.com
Media
Carrie Wirth
EQ Media
carrie@eqmedia.agency