In its 18-year history, the Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event (JFI) has become one of the most influential eventing competitions in the United States.
Taking place at the Horse Park of New Jersey, Route 524, Upper Freehold Township, from May 6-10, the 2020 Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event will once again serve as a qualifying selection trial for the U.S. Eventing team that will compete in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, according to a press release.
The event is presented by B.W. Furlong & Associates, in conjunction with Division sponsor Zoetis, new Presenting-level sponsor AIG and Competitor Hospitality sponsor Boehringer Ingelheim.
The JFI will host Concours Complet International Four-Star and Three-Star events featuring many of the nation’s top horses and riders. In addition, JFI will host a new Preliminary Division for future stars in the sport, according to the press release.
“We are excited the Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event will once again play a part in the selection process for this year’s U.S. Olympic team,” said Morgan Rowsell, co-organizer of JFI.
“Our event will feature the nation’s best horses and riders, and spectators will have the opportunity to watch them compete for spots on the U.S. Olympic team headed for Tokyo,” Rowsell said.
JFI will partner with Second Call Thoroughbred Adoption and Placement, which will be the event’s official beneficiary.
Second Call, founded in 2012, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit thoroughbred adoption and placement program dedicated to New Jersey’s off-the-track thoroughbreds. The organization’s mission is to assist and ensure that retired racehorses find a second calling and/or profession, according to the press release.
Spectators at JFI will watch former and future Olympians compete. Vendors featuring tack, boots, clothing, supplements, artisan creations and a variety of specialty goods will be on hand, as well as food vendors offering a variety of local cuisine.
Spectators can participate in tailgating during the cross-country phase of the competition, hat decorating contests, children’s activities and more, according to the press release.
Admission to JFI and the Horse Park of New Jersey is free on May 6 (first Jog), May 7 (Dressage phase, day one) and May 8 (Dressage phase, day two).
General admission tickets for May 9-10 will be available at the gate for $10 per person (does not include admission to VIP/pre-reserved tents or pre-reserved tailgating spots).
More information about tailgating and tickets is available at www.jfi3d.com
Further information about JFI is available at www.jfi3d.com
Further information about the Horse Park of New Jersey is available at www.horseparkofnewjersey.com
