Klaus and Maria Fraessdorf’s Heidelberg Cup - page 2

Prize Money For Riders, Owners, and Grooms

"The show has definitely grown," said Fraessdorf. "There’s always a different champion. It’s not always the same person who wins, which means we have different people coming every year." This year, Nancy Later and Manster won the Heidelberg Cup Championship. "Suzanne McCarthy, the owner of the horse received $1,000. The rider won $800, and the groom got $200. The Reserve Champion, Yvonne Barteau, won $400 and the owner of Chimon, Elite European Sporthorses, Inc., won $500. The groom received $100."

Fraessdorf also pointed out that he had the largest class of Young Riders ever at Clarcona Park. "We usually have three or four and offer $500 in prize money, but this year there were 12. I asked the sponsor, Highlife Farm, if they could add to the award, and they did – they added another $1,000 to the purse, which was greatly appreciated by the riders."

Fraessdorf said the show is well supported by sponsors. The largest contributor prefers to remain anonymous and is referred to as "A Friend of Dressage." Additional sponsors include Quiet Oaks Farm, Highlife Farms, Dutta Corporation, Swedish Exclusive, Cunningham and Cunningham Livestock Insurance, Inc., Tempi Watchworks, and Impressions of Saratoga.