Sponsorship
Photo by Shannon Brinkman
It is nearly impossible for an equestrian of Jan's caliber to finance caring for, training and competing their performance horses without financial help. There just aren't enough hours in the day to earn all the funds necessary to campaign an elite event horse, let alone several horses. The Sponsors and Owners who support Surefire Eventing are a huge and greatly appreciated part of the Surefire Event Team.
WHY SPONSOR?
Individuals and businesses choose to sponsor equestrians for many reasons, but no discipline can compete with the sheer athleticism, bravery and heart of Event horses and their riders. A desire to be associated with this growing participant and spectator sport, and an appreciation of the incredible feats these horses and riders accomplish, prompts businesses and individuals to make sponsorship investments.
Sponsorship arrangements vary and include everything from partial or full ownership of a horse, to funding for specific competitions, to monetary donations of any amount in support of the competition horses. Businesses donating goods or services, or making cash donations to the Surefire Eventing, are rewarded with excellent exposure for their business or product through association with one of the highest-profile Eventers competing today.
WHAT ARE THE SPONSOR BENEFITS?
Depending on your level of sponsorship, Surefire Eventing can offer:
Individual Donors
Corporate Sponsors
Individuals and businesses choose to sponsor equestrians for many reasons, but no discipline can compete with the sheer athleticism, bravery and heart of Event horses and their riders. A desire to be associated with this growing participant and spectator sport, and an appreciation of the incredible feats these horses and riders accomplish, prompts businesses and individuals to make sponsorship investments.
Sponsorship arrangements vary and include everything from partial or full ownership of a horse, to funding for specific competitions, to monetary donations of any amount in support of the competition horses. Businesses donating goods or services, or making cash donations to the Surefire Eventing, are rewarded with excellent exposure for their business or product through association with one of the highest-profile Eventers competing today.
WHAT ARE THE SPONSOR BENEFITS?
Depending on your level of sponsorship, Surefire Eventing can offer:
Individual Donors
- Free course walks.
- Discounted clinics, private lessons or training for your horse.
- Behind-the-scenes access and hospitality at events, competition updates, news and photos.
- The opportunity to partially or wholly own a competition horse.
- The chance to be personally involved in the sport of Eventing while supporting a U.S. team member.
Corporate Sponsors
- Jan's participation in signings, advertisements, promotional events, trade shows, seminars and course walks.
- Product endorsement and publicity-saddle pads, banners, trailer logo and web site link.
- Exposure to a highly affluent, upscale audience involved in a growing sport.
- Positive association with one of the most successful riders and string of horses competing today.
- Partnership with an extremely motivated, attractive, intelligent and personable athlete.
- Economical and effective per impression value for your marketing dollars.
WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF SPONSOR COSTS AND BENEFITS?
Surefire sponsorship and cost might include the following:
Surefire sponsorship and cost might include the following:
|
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Half ownership of Advanced horse Maintenance of Advanced horse for one year Logo on saddle pad Logo on trailer Appearance at event(s) & clinics Product endorsement (print/broadcast/web) |
COST
$50,000 $35,000 $5,000 or product equivalent $5,000 or product equivalent $2000/day plus expenses $1,500/day plus expenses |
HOW DO I BECOME A SPONSOR?There are three ways to contribute to Surefire Eventing:
American Horse Trials Foundation or Southern California Equestrian SportsTax-Deductible Contribution
Because she is a bona-fide international-level competitor, Jan is eligible for grants from the American Horse Trials Foundation (AHTF) and Southern California Equestrian Sports. These organizations have been granted tax-exempt status under section 501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law. For more information visit the American Horse Trials Foundation (http://www.ahtf3day.org/) and Southern California Equestrian Sports (http://www.scesports.org/Biographies.html).
Private Contribution
Monetary contributions in any amount made directly to Jan are essential to pay for coaching, travel expenses, entry fees, horse care, and equipment. 100% of your donation will go directly to the competition horses. Checks should be made to Surefire Eventing and mailed to the following address: 20490 St. Louis Road, Purcellville, VA 20132.
Donations of Goods and Services
Unlike most sports, which only involve a human athlete, equipping horse and rider for upper-level Eventing competition is an on-going proposition. Opportunities exist for select products to be promoted by Jan and the Surefire Team in exchange for product. Please contact Jan with your ideas.
American Horse Trials Foundation or Southern California Equestrian SportsTax-Deductible Contribution
Because she is a bona-fide international-level competitor, Jan is eligible for grants from the American Horse Trials Foundation (AHTF) and Southern California Equestrian Sports. These organizations have been granted tax-exempt status under section 501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law. For more information visit the American Horse Trials Foundation (http://www.ahtf3day.org/) and Southern California Equestrian Sports (http://www.scesports.org/Biographies.html).
Private Contribution
Monetary contributions in any amount made directly to Jan are essential to pay for coaching, travel expenses, entry fees, horse care, and equipment. 100% of your donation will go directly to the competition horses. Checks should be made to Surefire Eventing and mailed to the following address: 20490 St. Louis Road, Purcellville, VA 20132.
Donations of Goods and Services
Unlike most sports, which only involve a human athlete, equipping horse and rider for upper-level Eventing competition is an on-going proposition. Opportunities exist for select products to be promoted by Jan and the Surefire Team in exchange for product. Please contact Jan with your ideas.