Wednesday March 26, 2003

The Heidelberg Cup

The Famous Heidelberg Cup Competitors Party

Katherine Groves and her Quiet Oaks Farm sponsors a competitors party every year at the Heidelberg Cup that has become one of the highlights of the Florida horse show season. This year’s party included a fantastic spread of catered food, amply stocked bar, and lively music from the band “Derek and the Slammers”.

The low key atmosphere at the Clarcona Horse Park encourages competitors and spectators to relax and enjoy the four-day show, and the party serves to bring everyone together so they can enjoy the weekend to the fullest. Everyone who has been to the show before fondly reminisces about previous great parties, and those who come for the first time are fantastically surprised.

“The first year we did the party we’d been to a show in Ohio and all of the meals were buffet-style with really fantastic food,” said Groves. “We decided to see if we could do that too, and called Klaus about sponsoring a party. He asked if we meant pizza and beer and we said, not exactly! The first year we just had food, then the next year we got a DJ. Last year we played Twister too – this year it was just the food and the band, and I think that was perfect. Friday really loosens everybody up.” Groves also sponsors the South Eastern Dressage Championships in December, though without the party.