The elite of the horse show jumping world will have Fort Worth in their sights as the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is set to host the First Annual Show Jumping Classic and Rodeo Grand Prix presented by Defender Outdoors benefiting The Saving Hope Foundation.
Included in the price of grounds admission, the event kicks off at 8 a.m. in Will Rogers Coliseum January 25 and consist of five invitational classes followed by an invitational grand prix, the highest and most technical level of jumping, beginning at 5 p.m. An awards ceremony will conclude the competition, with fans invited to attend a post-event VIP reception at 6:30 p.m.
Event sponsors also include Reata Restaurant, October Hill Farm, The Saving Hope Foundation, 6666 Ranch, Fort Worth and Western Railroad, J.P. Morgan Chase, Brazos Midstream, Ladye Ann & Jack Miller, Cantey Hanger LLP, Bowie House, Texas Orthopaedic Associates, and Nutrena Horse Feed.
Named for a severely abused pug-mix rescued in Weatherford named “Hope,” the Saving Hope Foundation’s mission is to end animal abuse and neglect by addressing dog and cat overpopulation in the community through an aggressive spay neuter campaign, supporting education, transport and adoption programs. Adoption, fostering and volunteer opportunities are available at its rescue center based in Aledo, Texas.
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