Chicago Hunter Derby benefits charities
Tickets are available for a Day in the Country at the Chicago Hunter Derby, presented by Canadian Pacific. In addition to a memorable day, the VIP affair, held at the Annali-Brookwood Farm in Antioch, helps three charities.
The feature event is the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby hosted by Chicago Equestrians for a Cause, a philanthropic group raising funds for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, the United States Hunter Jumper Association Foundation and the University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation.
The organization has helped to raise more than $500,000 in contributions to charities in its six-year history. The Chicago Hunter Derby was also inducted into the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame this past May as the Best Derby for 2014.
The entire weekend will be filled with competition showcasing some of the top horses and riders in the country as they demonstrate their show jumping talent. The course is reminiscent of fox hunting days, with horses galloping and jumping in the field to earn scores from the judging panel.
Competition Saturday, Sept. 5, begins at 9 a.m. and runs to approximately 3:30 p.m. Admission Saturday is $25 at the door. Gates open at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, with the awards ceremony at 3:30 p.m.
Sunday admission is for advance ticket holders only. Admission includes VIP seating, champagne brunch, children's activities, shopping, raffles, live auction and more. Tickets can be purchased at www.chicagoequestriansforacause.com.
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