So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event Sponsor Package

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event

Welcome to Southern 8ths Farm Southern 8ths Farm invites you to become a sponsor of our annual So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event which takes place May 3-6 in Chesterfield, SC. While we are still in our infancy, in just a few short years we have been recognized as one of the premier horse farms for training Amateur level riders and horses.

Southern 8ths Farm offers Amateur riders all the tools they need to improve their riding and professional riders the amenities needed to train their up-and-coming horses. Our hands-on practice facilities will produce confident, safe and educated competitors who are better prepared to compete. We cater to Amateur riders who want a secure and comfortable place to ride, young riders looking to develop their skills and professionals who have younger and less experienced horses they want to train at a facility that is first class.

This is the second year of our annual event and there are many reasons why you should consider a sponsorship: 

We are just starting (this will be our third year) but our future is bright and those who start with us will grow with us.

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We have a wide assortment of “Official” exclusive sponsorships for your business or service. Once they are claimed then no similar business or service will be allowed to have that “Official” title.

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So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event is paving the way for those horses and riders who want and need to compete at the Beginner Novice through Training levels. In 2012 it was the FIRST EVENT where the Beginner Novice and Novice levels were recognized at the Three-Day level and FOR THE FIRST TIME received national points. It’s a battle we fought and won and you can be part of this new and growing Beginner Novice and Novice USEA recognized Three-Day Event that also offers Training level.

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You would be at an event that has a first class title sponsor in Nikon and who had this to say about their sponsorship: “We here at Nikon are proud to be involved with Southern 8ths Farm’s recognized three-day event to support the Amateur riders and horses and their passion for Eventing.

It is this same passion that drives Nikon each day. We look forward to a long relationship with So8ths!” Bill Pekala, General Manager, Nikon Pro Services.

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And finally, because we are in our early stages our prices are extremely reasonable, which means those who start with us will be given discounts even as we grow.

Take a moment to look at what we have to offer and feel free to contact us for more details: For more info contact: Diana De Rosa, dderosa1@optonline.net, 631-773-6155, cell: 516-848-4867 Southern 8ths Farm, 5031 Jackson Road West, Chesterfield, SC 29709 - 843.623.5005 - Fax: 866.581.8530 – www.So8ths.com – Facebook: www.facebook.com/so8ths - Photos: www.tinyurl.com/presslink-so8ths YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/So8ths - Press Contact: Press Link: dderosa1@optonline.net

So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event PLATINUM SPONSOR: Money will be used to sponsor prizes for various classes, contests, food, snacks, etc.

(Can be a combination of $$$ and product.) .................................................................................................... $5,000 Includes 4 Banners*, 10 PA Announcements, other suggestions welcome.

GOLD SPONSOR: Money will be used to sponsor prizes for various classes, contests, food, snacks, etc.

(Can be a combination of $$$ and product.) .................................................................................................... $3,000 Includes 3 Banners*, 7 PA Announcements SILVER SPONSOR: Money will be used to sponsor prizes for various classes, contests, food, snacks, etc.

(Can be a combination of $$$ and product.) .................................................................................................... $2,250 Includes 2 Banners*, 5 PA Announcements BRONZE SPONSOR: Money will be used to sponsor prizes for various classes, contests, food, snacks, etc.

(Can be a combination of $$$ and product.) .................................................................................................... $1,500 Includes 1 Banner*, 2 PA Announcements OFFICIAL SPONSORSHIP: (i.e. Official Water, Official Car, Official Golf Cart, Official Restaurant, Official Hotel) (Can be a combination of $$$ and product.) .................................................................................................... $2,000 Includes exclusive title for category, 1 Banner, 1 PA Announcement All Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal and Official Sponsors also get the following:  Signage on some function (such as a lunch, snack, contest, class, etc.) – based on level of sponsorship  Announcement on our Facebook Page  Banner on our Sponsor Page on the Web Site  Mention in Sponsor Press Release  Press Release/Product or Gift included in Competitor Goodie Bag  Use of So8ths/Nikon Official Sponsor Logo for Promotional Purposes (All uses must be approved)  YouTube Video “Thank You to Our Sponsors” Credit IN-KIND SPONSOR: You supply product, etc. (i.e. water, vehicle, shavings, ribbons, etc.)

To be determined on a per product basis (exclusivity possible). Sponsor Amenities based on value of product.

OTHER SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES: Banner......................................................................................................................................... $1,000 per banner Snack Corner Sponsor (Food and/or $$$) ..................................................... $1000/4 days (or $300 for one day) PA Announcement ............................................................................................................. $50 per announcement Special Discount (i.e. Accommodations, Restaurants, stores, etc. 10-25% discount) ....................................... % Special Prize Sponsor (For Contests, Grooms, etc.) ...................................................................... $150+ or Prize Thank You Sponsor (Business Card in Program) .... No Charge-A Thank You from So8ths - By Invitation Only *Note: Sponsor to provide Banners.

Southern 8ths Farm, 5031 Jackson Road West, Chesterfield, SC 29709 - 843.623.5005 - Fax: 866.581.8530 – www.So8ths.com – Facebook: www.facebook.com/so8ths - Photos: www.tinyurl.com/presslink-so8ths YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/So8ths - Press Contact: Press Link: dderosa1@optonline.net

Southern 8ths Farm, 5031 Jackson Road West, Chesterfield, SC 29709 - 843.623.5005 - Fax: 866.581.8530 – www.So8ths.com – Facebook: www.facebook.com/so8ths - Photos: www.tinyurl.com/presslink-so8ths YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/So8ths - Press Contact: Press Link: dderosa1@optonline.net

Southern 8ths Farm, 5031 Jackson Road West, Chesterfield, SC 29709 - 843.623.5005 - Fax: 866.581.8530 – www.So8ths.com – Facebook: www.facebook.com/so8ths - Photos: www.tinyurl.com/presslink-so8ths YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/So8ths - Press Contact: Press Link: dderosa1@optonline.net

Southern 8ths Farm, 5031 Jackson Road West, Chesterfield, SC 29709 - 843.623.5005 - Fax: 866.581.8530 – www.So8ths.com – Facebook: www.facebook.com/so8ths - Photos: www.tinyurl.com/presslink-so8ths YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/So8ths - Press Contact: Press Link: dderosa1@optonline.net

Southern 8ths Farm, 5031 Jackson Road West, Chesterfield, SC 29709 - 843.623.5005 - Fax: 866.581.8530 – www.So8ths.com – Facebook: www.facebook.com/so8ths - Photos: www.tinyurl.com/presslink-so8ths YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/So8ths - Press Contact: Press Link: dderosa1@optonline.net

So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY “I AM INTERESTED” FORM Please Fax this form to: 631-773-6165 Or Scan and Email to: dderosa1@optonline.net

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(Above: Include what level or type of sponsor you would like to be.)

Please contact me: Company: __________________________________________________________________

Contact Person: _____________________________________________________________

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To contact a Southern 8ths Farm Sponsor Representative: dderosa1@optonline.net, 516-848-4867

Southern 8ths Farm, 5031 Jackson Road West, Chesterfield, SC 29709 - 843.623.5005 - Fax: 866.581.8530 – www.So8ths.com – Facebook: www.facebook.com/so8ths - Photos: www.tinyurl.com/presslink-so8ths YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/So8ths - Press Contact: Press Link: dderosa1@optonline.net

MORE DETAILS WHAT: So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event – A Long Format Beginner Novice, Novice and Training Level Three-Day Event, which has been coined the Amateur rider’s “Rolex.” It’s the event where Beginner Novice, Novice and Training level riders or horses can negotiate their ultimate Long Format test in a USEA recognized T3D, N3D and BN3D event.

WHEN: TBD WHY: Southern 8ths goal is to become the premier horse park for amateur Eventers and professional riders training up-and-coming horses. The farm offers introductory modern training level facilities. The goal is to give Eventers all the tools they need to improve their riding and to revolutionize how average adults/amateurs successfully ride and train their horses. This is possible because Southern 8ths Farm offers hands-on practice techniques that will produce confident, safe and educated competitors who are better prepared to compete. The goal is to also offer professional riders a quality facility where they can train their horses and young riders as the future of our sport are always welcome.

SOUTHERN 8THS FARM: A beautiful 300 acre state-of-the-art premier Long Format equestrian training center.

It is a horse lover’s playground with a Steeplechase track, multiple Cross-Country and Show Jumping venues, Dressage rings, a Derby course and miles of groomed trails. The facilities also include a modern 38-stall Guest Barn, RV hookups and large Covered Arena.

WHERE: 305 Lucious Davis Road (off of 5031 Jackson Road West), Chesterfield, SC 29709. Southern 8ths Farm is located in the middle of USEA Areas II and III on the North and South Carolina border, truly in the Heart of the Carolinas.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: Southern 8ths Farm is always reaching out to add volunteers who will contribute their time, talent and energy to help build and support this local venue and all it will bring to the community. Anyone can volunteer. No horse experience needed. Simply go to the Southern 8ths web site and fill out the volunteer form. Volunteers receive something to keep the memory alive such as a hat, t-shirt, coupons, free schooling, and facility use for clubs and associations (for volunteer groups).

FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information about Southern 8ths Farm and its activities, call Barn Manager Bev Warner at 203903-7862 or email Bev at bev@so8ths.com.

For information about the So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event call Organizer Foy Barksdale at 919-656-8593 or email fbarksdale@lundygroup.com.

Web Site: www.so8ths.com YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/So8ths Facebook: www.facebook.com/so8ths Facebook Fans of So8ths: http://tinyurl.com/So8thsFacebook Photos (2011 Event): www.tinyurl.com/presslink-so8ths Photos (2012 Event): http://tinyurl.com/presslink-so8ths-2012 Southern 8ths Farm, 5031 Jackson Road West, Chesterfield, SC 29709 - 843.623.5005 - Fax: 866.581.8530 – www.So8ths.com – Facebook: www.facebook.com/so8ths - Photos: www.tinyurl.com/presslink-so8ths YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/So8ths - Press Contact: Press Link: dderosa1@optonline.net

CLIPS FOR THE 2012 SO8THS/NIKON THREE-DAY OUR 2012 PUBLISHED CLIPS REPORT: http://issuu.com/APerfectPressKit/docs/all_clips/1 BELOW IS A SAMPLING OF CLIPS BRIDLE AND BIT: http://www.bridleandbit.com/artman/publish/printer_32484.shtml CHERAW CHRONICLE: http://www.thecherawchronicle.com/view/full_story/17775442/article-Southern-8thshost-first-recognized-beginner-novice-and-novice-three-day-competition?instance=popular CHRONICLE OF THE HORSE: http://www.chronofhorse.com/article/southern-8ths-farm-host-first-usearecognized-beginner-novicenovice-three-day ELITE EQUESTRIAN: http://eliteequestrian.us/southern-eighths-announces-spring-open-schooling-days/ EQUINE FLAIR: Equine Flair: (Incredible feature and cover is ours as well): http://issuu.com/weedy123/docs/equineflairvol1issue22012?mode=window&printButtonEnabled=false&ba ckgroundColor=%23222222 EVENTING NATION: http://eventingnation.com/home/southern-8ths-update.html

http://eventingnation.com/home/good-news EVENTING NEWS: http://www.eventingnews.org/stories.php?news=20120322D-So8ths-Nikon-Three-Day-Eventwith-a-Southern-8ths-Style&title=So8ths/Nikon EXAMINER: http://www.examiner.com/horse-show-in-national/horse-happenings-column-wihs-and-georgetowncupcakes-so8ths-schooling-days

http://www.examiner.com/article/sister-act-for-so8ths-nikon-three-day-event-the-heart-of-the-carolinas http://www.examiner.com/article/kelsey-briggs-is-jaz-zed-about-the-so8ths-nikon-three-day-event THE HORSE: http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=19821 HORSE TALK – NZ: http://horsetalk.co.nz/2012/03/30/unique-three-day-event-for-novice-riders/ HORSES IN THE SOUTH: http://horsesinthesouth.com/blog/index.php/category/horse-show-news/southerneighthsnikon-three-day-event/ HORSESDAILY: http://www.horsesdaily.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=4669:southern8ths-hosts-first-recognized-beginner-novice-and-novice-three-days SIDELINES: http://sidelinesnews.com/blogs/whatshappenin/southern-8ths-farm-is-gearing-up-for-its-so8thsnikonthree-day-event.html http://www.sidelinesnews.com/wp/fivequestions/five-questions-for-brad-turley.html

http://sidelinesnews.com/blogs/whatshappenin/and-the-beat-goes-on-for-the-planning-of-theso8thsnikon-three-day-event-may-3-6.html US EVENTING: http://www.useventing.com/news/southern-8ths-hosts-first-recognized-beginner-novice-andnovice-three-days Southern 8ths Farm, 5031 Jackson Road West, Chesterfield, SC 29709 - 843.623.5005 - Fax: 866.581.8530 – www.So8ths.com – Facebook: www.facebook.com/so8ths - Photos: www.tinyurl.com/presslink-so8ths YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/So8ths - Press Contact: Press Link: dderosa1@optonline.net