Sponsorship Opportunities

Unfortunately, the sport of Eventing is expensive with costs going above and beyond just entry fees. There are limited grants and funds available, but the financial burden is mainly placed on the rider and owner. Part of Elisa's unique success has been through the partnership and relationship with her own horses, Jack and Leap of Faith. However, with this blessing also comes added financial responsibilities.

Expenses Outline Explain Why Support is Needed to Compete at Olympic Level Per Year

Fuel & Vehicle Maintenance $10,000
Traveling Expenses (Hotel/Hook-up & Food) $5,000
Entry Fees $10,000
Stabling & Horse Care $20,000
Coaching $10,000
Veterinary Care $10,000
Total $65,000

Benefits of Being a Sponsor

  • Increased public awareness of your identity and products through media sources.
  • Attracts affluent and upscale market audience.
  • Scores of regional and national horse magazines and newsletters report all levels of horse competitions.
  • Cable television covers major US equestrian events and covers the Olympics, World Games and the Pan AM Games.
  • High national visibility. Elisa travels to at least 20 US cities for competitions, clinics and other horse related business.
  • Signage displays: Logos and advertising may be displayed on rider's clothing and helmet, horse's saddle pads, blankets and other equipment, support vehicles and stabling area banners.
  • Product endorsements and sample distribution.
  • Trade opportunity: Your business would be welcome to set up a corporate hospitality trade booth at Elisa's competitions.
  • Partnership with motivated, determined and personable athlete.
  • Testimonial about your product/distribution on the website and link to your company's site.
  • National and world recognition.
  • Behind-the-scenes access at world class events.
  • Benefit of a 100% tax deductable donation (according to the IRS Code Section 501(c)3) through the American Horse Trials Foudation.

Demographics

Who is the equestrian audience? (Source: USEF Profle of 80,000 members/audiences at international events)

  • Females comprise 85%.
  • Average age is 39.
  • 40% earn excess of $150,000 per year.
  • 80% have a college degree.
  • Average home value $412,000.
  • 81% own primary residences.
  • 78% members of frequent flyer program.
  • 97% have one or more credit cards.
  • Participate in 14 events per year.
  • Own, on average, 5 horses each.

(Equestrian demographics in USA)

For more information, please contact Rick Wallace.

Donations are 100% tax deductible according to IRS Code Section 501(c)(3). The American Horse Trials Foundation was established in 1987 to assist 3-Day Event Riders and Organizers in raising tax deductible financial support for national and international competition. Make checks payable to AHTF and in memo line write donation. Send check to TeamWallace, PO Box 10437, Tallahassee, Florida 32302. Your donation will be forwarded to AHTF headquarters and you will receive a letter of your tax deductible donation. For more information, please call Rick Wallace at 850-580-4064.