Kistler Buildings Returns To Garden State Horse Show As A Major Sponsor

Augusta, NJ—March 25, 2002—The Garden State Horse Show, presented by the Junior Essex Troop, Inc., is pleased to have Kistler Buildings on board for another year of sponsorship. Kistler is sponsoring a beautifully painted “Kistler Fence” in the Grand Prix Ring, and is also proudly sponsoring the exhibitors’ party.

The Garden State Horse Show runs May 1-5 from 8:00 a.m. until about 5:00 p.m. each day at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, NJ and features five rings of exciting equestrian competition. The week’s competition is highlighted by the $50,000 Garden State Grand Prix, a member event of the U.S. Grand Prix League, on Saturday, May 4.

Kistler Buildings and the Garden State Horse Show are a natural combination, as Kistler is a leader in quality post frame construction and has been specializing in equestrian facilities, from state of the art equestrian facilities to moderate provincial barns, for the past 19 years.

Kistler barns are custom designed with sensitivity to aesthetic appeal as well as function. A state-of-the-art bar and grill system for stalls and protective anti-chew detailing has been developed by Kistler for stall areas. Kistler will also design and manufacture stall components which can be integrated into an existing design.

Customization is the essence of Kistler Buildings, and they can tailor-build the design of anyone's choice. A sample of Kistler construction can be seen on the grounds of The Garden State Horse Show in the Country Fair boutique area.

Whether you need an ordinary or extraordinary design, you want Kistler Buildings. If you’re looking for an extraordinary horse show, you want Garden State.

The Garden State Horse Show is New Jersey’s largest hunter/jumper show and is rated “AA” by USA Equestrian, the national governing body of equestrian sports. As one of the largest shows of its kind in the country, the Garden State Horse Show attracts the nation’s best riders, including U.S. Equestrian Team and Olympic veterans such as Peter Leone and Nona Garson.

The Garden State Horse Show also features a $15,000 Show Jumping Hall Of Fame High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper class, part of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series which determines which junior and amateur-owner riders will qualify to ride at the 2002 National Horse Show. The Garden State Horse Show also hosts classes on the Marshall & Sterling Children’s and Adult League, presented by Corona-Lexol.

As it did in 2001, the Garden State Horse Show will make a donation this year to Centenary College and its scholarship fund intended for qualifying equine studies majors residing in the state of New Jersey. Last year, the Horse Show presented a check for $25,000 and will make a second donation to the scholarship fund upon the conclusion of this year’s show.

Centenary College, located in Hackettstown, NJ is a higher education facility that offers students the opportunity to pursue an equine studies major. Many graduates have pursued careers with the American Horse Shows Association, created riding programs and established equine businesses throughout New Jersey. It is these ambitions that the members of Junior Essex Troop wish to support.

Admission to the Garden State Horse Show is $10.00 per carload on Saturday and free the rest of the week. For general show and ticket information, please call (508) 698-6810.