This year, the proceeds from the Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, which works diligently to find a cure for diabetes through the support of research. JDRF is the largest charitable funder of and advocate for Type 1 Diabetes research. The Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show is a ‘AA’ rated hunter/jumper event that will be held April 6-11, 2011, at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas.

Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal. Until a cure is found, people with Type 1 Diabetes have to test their blood sugar and give themselves insulin injections multiple times each day or use a pump – each and every day of their lives. Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with Type 1 Diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1.5 billion to diabetes research, including more than $107 million last year. More than 80 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and research-related education.

Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show co-founder Peter Pletcher found himself with a direct tie to Type 1 Diabetes when his nephew was diagnosed with the disease. He became involved with supporting JDRF through rider Eva Bisso and JDRF Board Member Andrea Soper.

“JDRF has a walk, golf tournament, and Gala every year,” noted Soper. “This horse show will be a new and very exciting adventure for us to reach a different population. It is a special partnership since Peter has a direct connection to the disease through his nephew. We hope to raise awareness for Type 1 Diabetes and raise money for research to help find a cure this year!”

This year’s Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show is produced by P.J.C.P. Horse Shows and will feature $280,000 in total prize money through out the competition. Highlight events will include the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, the $25,000 Grand Prix, the $25,000 Pre-Green Classic, and the $20,000 National Hunter Derby.

This event is also a World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) recognized hunter competition. The WCHR is an awards program started by the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation, and the awards are presented, on both a national and regional level, to Pony, Junior, Amateur, Professional, Adult and Children’s hunter riders who accumulate the most points at WCHR designated horse shows throughout the year.

The prestigious Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show is thrilled to be involved with JDRF and support their research to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.

For more information about the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation please visit www.jdrf.org .

For more information about the Spring Gathering Horse Charity Horse Show please visit www.britanniafarm.com.

Spring Gathering

Photo Credit: The Spring Gathering Horse Show will feature top level hunter/jumper action. Photo Courtesy of the Client. Photograph may be used only in relation to this PMG press release.

SPRING GATHERING CHARITY HORSE SHOW FAST FACTS

EVENT: Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show

WHAT: An “AA” rated hunter and four-star jumper horse show produced by P.J.C.P Horse Shows and benefitting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

WHERE: Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, TX, located just 40 minutes from Houston, TX.

WHEN: April 6-11, 2010

FEATURES:

. Over $250,000 in total prize money and over $150,000 in Hunter Prize Money

. $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby

. $25,000 Grand Prix

. $25,000 Pre-Green Classic

. $20,000 National Hunter Derby

. $5,000 Junior Hunter Classic

. $5,000 Amateur-Owner Hunter Classic

HOURS: Wednesday through Sunday, from 7:30 a.m. to around 5 p.m.

ADMISSION: Complimentary during every day of showing

PARKING: On-site – There are also 50 amp & 30 amp Camper Hookups located directly on the showgrounds.

DIRECTIONS:

From Houston, take I-10 West and exit Mason Road, Exit 745. Go left (south) for three miles and the Center is on the left.

From San Antonio, take I-10 East and exit Mason Road, Exit 745. Go right (South) for three miles and the Center in on the left.

From Dallas take I-45 South and exit Beltway 8 (Sam Houston Toll Road) south to I-10. Take I-10 West to Mason Road, Exit 745. Go left (south) on Mason for three miles and the Center is located on the left.

From the Rosenberg-Richmond area and points south, take the Grand Parkway (Hwy 99) north. Exit Cinco Ranch Boulevard to Mason Road and go a left (north). The Center is located approximately 100 yards on the right.

HOTELS:

La Quinta Inn

Suites Houston West Park 10

15225 Katy Fwy

Houston, TX 77094

Phone: 1-281-646-9200

Super 8

22157 Katy Fwy, I-10 West Exit 743,

Katy, TX, 77450

866-539-0036

Comfort Inn

22025 I-10 and Mason Road

Katy, TX, US, 77450

Phone: (281) 392-8700

Hampton Inn

22055 Katy Freeway

Katy, Texas, USA, 77450

1-281-392-1000

Motel 6

I-10 & Mason Rd

22105 Katy Freeway

Katy, TX 77450

(281) 395-4866

SPRING GATHERING CONTACT:

Pauline Cook 2501 South Mason Rd. KATY, TX 77450 Contact Tel: (281) 579-1272 Email: [email protected]