ReadySet

Equestrian Team
Sponsorship
Proposal

“Horses lend us the wings we lack”- Author Unknown

 Let us introduce you to a part of the
equine sport history.

Sports involving horses have been present in our history since the ancient Greek Olympics. Olympics
started around 776 BC and were celebrated through the year 393 AD. Chariot racing, the first known
equestrian sport introduced into the Olympics, made its appearance somewhere around 400 BC.

The modern Olympic Games started in 1895. The Olympics were revived by a Greek philanthropist and
were held in Athens. Equestrian events were first included in the Modern Olympics in 1900. In 1912 three
equestrian-sports were introduced into the Olympics. These are still recognized today and are the equestrian
events of:

Competitive Dressage - a sport that

seeks to test and measure the degree and
proficiency to which a horse has been trained.
Think of it as competitive horse training, with
competitions held at all levels from amateur to the
Olympics.

Show Jumping - sport that

measures the horse and rider's athletic
ability to jump obstacles in a set course
or pattern.

Eventing -a sport that combines the

three events of Dressage, Show Jumping and
Cross country . Cross Country riding, tests
the horse and rider's athletic ability and
endurance by having them gallop across a set
course with obstacles such as water, ditches,
and solid jumps.
 Graceful Dressage
Dressage dates back to classical Greek horsemanship and the military who trained their horses
to perform movements intended to evade or attack the enemy whilst in battle. The earliest work on
training horses was written by Xenophon, a Greek Military Commander born around 430 BC.

Dressage continued to be developed by the military who studied horsemanship as part of their
military training and during the Renaissance European aristocrats displayed highly trained horses in
equestrian pageants. The great European riding masters of the time developed a training system and
the Imperial Spanish Riding School of Vienna was established in 1572 and all dressage training today
is based around their principles.

Dressage become an Olympic Sport in the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm with only
commissioned military officers eligible to compete until 1952 when the rules changed to allow both
civilian men and women to compete.

The first Dressage organization in the UK was the British Horse Society Dressage Group
founded in 1961 that held 8 competitions in its first year with just 123 members. British Dressage
was formed in 1998 as the governing body of dressage in the UK and today has over 13,000
members, more than 10,000 registered horses and runs 2,000 days of dressage competitions at
venues around the UK throughout the year.

In 1912 the equestrian-sport of dressage as we know it now, was included as part of the
Olympics. It was not until the 1950’s that Dressage gained interest in the US. It was not until 1973
that the United States Dressage Federation was founded to promote this equestrian-sport. Today
Dressage is a popular equestrian sport in many countries and has developed into the fastest-
growing Olympic equestrian sport.
 Spectacular Show Jumping

The foundation for hunters and jumpers dates back to the days of field hunting. As early as
1534, angry farmers were chasing down foxes to protect their lambs from the vermin. That evolved
into the British sport of fox hunting, which was originally run across open fields that were
considered common ground. Then came the Enclosure Act in the 1700's, a British parliamentary act
that brought fences along property boundaries as common ground was dispersed amongst the
wealthy landowners.

This meant that those wishing to pursue their sport now needed horses that were capable of
jumping obstacles. And from those humble beginnings, field hunters, show hunters and show
jumpers were born.

An early form of show jumping first was incorporated into the Olympic Games in 1900. Show
jumping in its current format appeared in 1912, and has thrived ever since, its recent popularity
due in part to its suitability as a spectator sport which is well adapted for viewing on television.

Today, Hunters and Jumpers are often grouped together as if the two are synonymous. Even
the sports two guiding organizations, The American Hunter Jumper Association and the United
States Hunter/Jumper Association (USHJA) make it sound as if the two go hand in hand. While it's
true that many show jumpers begin by riding in the hunter divisions, no two disciplines could be
more different and yet still jump over a course of obstacles.
 Meet the Team

Savannah Harrington
Savannah has been riding since she was 7
years old.

At 14, she’s already acquired a huge amount of

experience riding and working with horses. She’s
worked with several barns in the Austin area as
both a rider and a camp counselor.

Savannah’s goal is to ride for a college team.

As a high school freshman, she already needs to
start regularly competing in ‘rated’ shows, and to
keep track of her ratings.

Up to now, Savannah’s mom has been able to

support her passion. However, as a single mom,
and a state employee, it will be nearly impossible
to keep up with the rising costs of her quest.

August is a 4 year old American Warmblood

gelding. He is young, but when it comes to work,
he gives it his all. He focuses on training elements
and loves to jump.

Kylie Starr Hall

Kylie is 12 years old, has been riding
western but nearly a year ago she switched to
English style.

Horses are Kylie’s passion, she spends all

her time at the barn, learning every day horse
duties.

Kylie’s goal is to study veterinary medicine

at Texas A&M.

Dante is a 5 year old Quarter Horse

gelding. He is small and smart. He knows his
job and knows how to do it. His cattle
bloodlines don’t stop him from being an
extraordinary jumper. He teaches his rider not
to make mistakes.
Elizabeth Crossley
Elizabeth is 11 years old. She started her riding adventure over a year ago. She rides her own
horse, name Wizzard.

Elizabeth has progressed in her riding since last autumn when she went for her first horse
show and won her first ribbon. Her passion for riding has grown at an amazing rate since then.
This little talented rider and her tall horse create a most breathtaking show couple.

Tori Keith
Tori is the youngest member of our team, she is just 10 years old. Tori and her pony Tic Toc
attended their first show this past autumn, and won their first blue ribbon.

Marsha Dorsey
Marsha is a beginner rider willing to show this year in the dressage shows. Marsha rides her
own, 17 hands tall mare name Phoenix. Both Marsha and Phoenix have just started more advance
dressage training combined with small jumps over the fences.

Elizabeth and Wizzard Tori and Tic Toc

Marsha and Phoenix
Karen Breslin
Karen is an experienced competitor and
appaloosa association jumping judge. She competes
in large and small appaloosa shows on her own
gelding, Ben.

Karen supports our team in many different

ways, including helping all riders with show rules
and regulations.
 Our Trainer
ReadySet Equestrian Team is under the training experience of former dressage, jumping and
carriage driving competitor – Anna Young.

Anna has her Master’s Degree in Animal Husbandry – Horse Breeding and Riding from
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland and a Bachelor’s Degree from the same
institution in Animal Husbandry and Nutrition.

She has competed in national jumping competitions as a member of University’s Jumping

Team. She participated in local dressage shows, national and international competitive carriage
driving competitions.

She has proven her knowledge in every day care of the horses we ride and show, training
experience which improves also riders and horses skills, and focusing on the specific nutritional
requirements for working and performance horses.

Anna is very dedicated to her work with team members and horses. She focuses on a horse
and the rider at once. She builds a proper balance, communication and confidence which lead the
rider-horse team to a more advanced riding level and a trust related relationship.

She keeps practices interesting, educational, and challenging, and most of all safe. With a lot
of complex and focusing exercises, Anna has increased her team’s riding skill and their horses’
performance level.

ReadySet Equestrian Team practices thanks to the courtesy of Violet Crown Stables located
in Leander Texas. It is a breeding facility focused on breeding future sport champions.

Violet Crown Stables provides the team with access to a professional riding arena with
plenty of jumps that we use for our purpose. In exchange, members of our team help them with
every day work, like cleaning stalls, feeding horses, tack care, and keeping training jumps painted
and maintained.
 Equestrian Team
Activities, Dreams and Goals
As a Team, we desire to show in dressage and jumping shows in the Central Texas area. We
want to be able to present ourselves at schooling shows, as well as at the open local and regional
shows. With a consistent practice we hope to participate in national shows. To achieve this goal we
need to practice, practice, and…..practice. Our trainer says; you practice for months for 90 seconds
at the show ring.

Texas A&M has one of the largest and most advanced veterinary science programs, and equine
science programs in the country. They also have one of the highest ranked equestrian teams in the
country. Both Kylie and Savannah are already working hard toward being accepted into Texas A&M.

To be accepted on Texas A&M’s riding team, the girls will have to stand to the high admission
expectations. They will keep track of all shows and winnings beginning in 9th grade. A&M requires
a riding resume, as well as a non-riding resume, along with a DVD showing them practicing and
showing on at least three different horses. To be accepted, they will need to attend as many shows
as possible, starting this upcoming season.

Our riders and trainer are very excited to be actively helping and exhibiting at the charity
event, the Cen-Tex Horse Festival again this year.

For the 3rd time, Festival will benefit for a Horse Boy Foundation which brings special needs
children, mainly kids on the autism spectrum, and ‘neuro-typical’ children, together using the horse
and hippotherapy as a social nexus. Horses often have a remarkable effect on autistic children,
calming their sensory system and helping their language skills to emerge.

This year’s Festival will also benefit the non-profit organization, Minis and Friends, that utilizes
Equine Guided Interactions in bringing a unique equine experience to people of all ages, in
particular children and youth, with special needs or for whom life's circumstances have created a
special need. Minis and Friends bring joy to disabled, abused, belittled, and perhaps worst of all,
children neglected in a way children should not be neglected.

For more information about the Cen-Tex Horse Festival, please see the News page of
our website, www.readysetequestrian.webs.com.
 2011 Goals
As a Team, our goal for year 2011 is to collect the amount of $20,000 to cover our most
needed expenses, such as regular training, off-site practices, show fees, transportation, and
documents for horses, for the most dedicated riders as well as show clothes and tack with your
logo for all team members.

We would also purchase few missing jumps and paints to repaint and refresh ones that served
us for such a long time.

We would also love to collect the amount of $8,000 to be able to purchase the necessary
training equipment that two of our riders missing the most. We don’t dispose of basic tack for our
horses, that’s why most of our tack we use is borrowed. We have borrowed saddles we share and
few old saddle pads that have already served their time. We have no horse leg protectors which
are necessary for horse jumping.

We would like to provide a basic and proper tack for our two under-privileged riders, Kylie and
Savannah, and for their horses as well. Proper and well cared tack will serve for many many years.

Show and Training Budget:

 $7000 – regular 4 day a week training (for 2 riders for 12 months)

 $1500 – off-site practice: it is very important for young horses to get used to the other
riding facilities and for riders to get over their stress.

 $1500 – horse care and maintenance: oats, feed, vitamin and mineral supplements,
pasture grass. Horse’s current vaccinations, farrier and veterinarian services.

 $8000 – cost of shows: 15 different shows this 2011 show season

 $2000 – practice show jumps for our purpose.

Tack budget:

 $4500- two used, good quality jumping and dressage saddles with matching training
and show bridles.

 $1500 – training saddle pads and girths, leg protectors for the horses, winter
blankets, grooming supplies.

 $2000 – cost of logo displayed on riding clothes, show clothes, T-shirts, caps, jackets
saddle pads, blankets, magnetic logo on a trailer and cars. Business cards and
accessories like pens, calendars, letter head with team’s and sponsors information………
and more.
 What we can offer for sponsorship of
our Team
By sponsoring our team, you can:
 Educate a high-end targeted market about your company and products.
 Receive philanthropic recognition for your support of local non-profit sports where
men and women compete equally.
 Be associated with wholesome and exciting activities that are fun for the entire
family.
 Create brand awareness, utilize on-site and website opportunities for product display
and distribution.
 Support youth leadership opportunities - yes, getting horses to go over fences does
teach the skills necessary to lead teams, initiatives, and give to your community.
 Entertain your valued friends, associates, employees, and family.

Our team can offer a variety of benefits:

 Your logo displayed on saddle pads during training, and when permitted, during
competition.

 Your logo displayed on polo shirts/jackets/ball caps worn during training and on
show grounds, marketing materials.
 Your logo displayed on truck/horse trailer.
 Your banner displayed in the stable area at shows.

 Company name used within the horse’s official name; e.g., Your name - horse’s
name at all shows and on our website, Facebook pages, and any online videos.

 Your link and logo displayed on the team website, Facebook page, and any You-Tube
videos.
 Behind-the-scenes access and hospitality at shows.

 The team’s participation in corporate advertisements, trade shows, conventions,

sales meetings, other corporate functions and charity events (CenTex Horse Festival)
 Competition updates, news and photos.
 A framed collage of jumping photos, along with an official certificate of sponsorship
 Exposure to a highly affluent, upscale audience involved in a growing sport.

 Partnership with a group extremely motivated, attractive, intelligent and personable

athletes

 Because we are a brand new team, we will even consider using our sponsor’s name
as our team name.

We have a large group of riders and supporters who wish to attend as many shows as possible,
and will be willing and eager to promote your company.

100% of your financial support will help our unprivileged riders that can not afford any of the
expenses, but have the biggest heart and passion for what they are doing to achieve the goal they
dream about. Sponsors logo and all benefits would be exposed by ReadySet riders, competitors
and supporters. We greatly appreciate any support we can receive.
 ReadySet Equestrian Team
Sponsoring Package Offer
Exclusive Patrons Sponsorship Package
$20,000

Your company will be the only and exclusive sponsor and

patron of our team and receive all unshared benefits.

Exclusive Patrons Sponsorship Package will cover:

 Cost of 15 (or more) schooling and recognized jumping

and dressage shows in Central Texas area, off site
practices and training shows in the Austin area.
 Regional and State Championships.
 ReadySet training fees, horse care, missing tack supply.
 Practice jumps supply.
 Cost of logo and banners display.

Benefits for sponsor:

 Sponsor’s name can be used as our team name if desired.
 Company name used within the horse’s official name; e.g., Your name -
horse’s name at all shows and on our website, Facebook pages, and any
online videos.
 Name of your company will be announced by judges at the show.
 Your company information displayed at the charity event benefiting autistic
and disturbed child therapy that the ReadySet Team is supporting (CenTex
Horse Festival).
 Our team members will actively promote your company at equine related and
private field.

Sponsors logo and show advertising:

 Your logo displayed on saddle pads and horse blankets during training, and
when permitted, during competition.
 Your logo displayed on show jackets, polo shirts/jackets/ball caps worn
during training and on show grounds, marketing materials
 Apparels with your logo will be worn by all team members (competitors,
trainer, parents and invited guests).
 Your logo displayed on truck/horse trailer.
 Your banner displayed in the stable area at shows.
Online advertisings:

 Your company information, contact and link will be displayed on team official
website (one site available).
 Your link and logo displayed on the team website, Facebook page, and any
You-Tube videos.

Other:

 Team members will organize a fun activity family/company members time

combined with BBQ party, jumping demo and pony rides for kids and adults.
 Behind-the-scenes access and hospitality at shows.
 The team’s participation in corporate advertisements, trade shows,
conventions, sales meetings, other corporate functions and charity events
(i.e. CenTex Horse Festival)
 Competition updates, news and photos.
 A framed collage of jumping photos, along with an official certificate of
sponsorship
 Exposure to a highly affluent, upscale audience involved in a growing sport.
 Partnership with a group extremely motivated, attractive, intelligent and
personable athletes
 Your sponsorship will be the first step in helping our girls get into an equine
related college, and on a college team.

We are open for your benefits requests and suggestions.

We have a large group of riders and supporters who wish to go to as
many shows as possible, and will be willing and eager to promote your
company.

All the financial support will help our underprivileged riders that can not
afford any of the expenses, but have the biggest heart and passion for what
they are doing to achieve the goal they dream about. Sponsors logo and all
benefits would be exposed by all ReadySet riders and competitors. We
greatly appreciate any support we can receive.
 Gold Sponsorship Package
$ 16,000

Your company will share the benefits of sponsoring our team.

Gold Sponsorship Package will cover all ReadySet Team’s cost

of 12 schooling and recognized central Texas jumping and
dressage shows.

Benefits for sponsor:

Your company information displayed at the shows and the charity event
benefiting autistic and disturbed kids therapy ReadySet Team is supporting
(CenTex Horse Festival).

Sponsors logo and show advertising:

 Your logo displayed on saddle pads during training, and when permitted,
during competition.
 Your logo displayed on competitors show jackets, polo shirts/jackets/ball
caps worn during training and on show grounds, marketing materials.
Apparels will be worn by all team members.
 Your logo displayed on truck/horse trailer.
 Your banner displayed in the stable area at shows.

Online advertisings:

 Your company information, contact and link will be displayed on team official
website (one site available).
 Your link and logo displayed on the team official website and Facebook page.

Other:

 Team members will organize a fun activity family/company members time

combined with BBQ party, jumping demo and pony rides for kids and adults.
 The team’s participation in corporate advertisements, trade shows,
conventions, sales meetings, other corporate functions and charity events
(CenTex Horse Festival)
 Competition updates, news and photos.
 A framed collage of jumping photos, along with an official certificate of
sponsorship
 Exposure to a highly affluent, upscale audience involved in a growing sport.
 Partnership with a group extremely motivated, attractive, intelligent and
personable athletes
 Silver Sponsorship Package
$12,000

Your company will share the benefits of sponsoring our team at

the 9 schooling and recognized shows in central Texas area.

Sponsors logo and show advertising:

 Your logo displayed on saddle pads during training, and when permitted,
during competition.
 Your logo displayed on competitors show jackets, polo shirts/jackets/ball
caps worn during training and on show grounds, marketing materials.
Apparels will be worn by all team members.
 Your logo displayed on truck/horse trailer.

Online advertisings:

 Your company information, contact and link will be displayed on team official
website (one site available).
 Your link and logo displayed on the team official website and Facebook page.

Other:

 Team members will organize a fun activity family/company members time

combined with BBQ party, jumping demo and pony rides for kids and adults.
 The team’s participation in corporate advertisements, trade shows,
conventions, sales meetings, other corporate functions and charity events
(CenTex Horse Festival)
 Competition updates, news and photos.
 A framed collage of jumping photos, along with an official certificate of
sponsorship
 Exposure to a highly affluent, upscale audience involved in a growing sport.
 Partnership with a group extremely motivated, attractive, intelligent and
personable athletes
 Bronze Sponsorship Package
$6,000

Your company will share the benefits of sponsoring our team at

the 5 schooling and recognized shows in central Texas area.

 Your link and logo displayed on the team official website and Facebook.
 Your logo displayed on saddle pads and blankets during competition.
 Your logo displayed on show jackets, polo shirts/jackets/ball caps worn
during training and on show grounds, marketing materials. Apparels will be
worn by all team competitors.
 Activity time organized by the team including pony rides for kids.

Small Shows Sponsorship Package:

One time fee of $500 (or less with sponsor provided merchandise)
will cover the Cost of your company logo display on:

- Show apparel: show jackets, polo shirts, jackets, ball caps etc.
- Magnetic trailer and truck banners,
- Barn banners.

Each selective show fee of an additional $500 will cover show fees
and transportation for 2 horses and riders.
 Show Schedules
CenTex 2011 Show Dates (Central Texas Hunter Jumper Association):
March 5 Kings Bridge I, at Manor Equestrian Center (www.kbf.com)

April 23-24 Trinity Hill I, at Travis County Expo Center (www.trinityhillfarm.com)

May 14-15 Trinity Hill II, at Travis County Expo Center.

June 4 Kings Bridge II, at Manor Equestrian Center.

June 25 Rio Vista I, at Rio Vista Farm (www.riovistafarm.net)

July 15-17 Summer Circuit Hunter Jumper Show, at Travis County Expo Center

July 29-31 Decker Lake Hunter Jumper Show, at Travis County Expo Center

August 12-14 Summer Circuit Championship Show, at Travis County Expo Center

September 17 Kings Bridge III, at Manor Equestrian Center

October 1 Rio Vista II, at Rio Vista Farm

October 29 Rio Vista III, at Rio Vista Farm

November 19-20 Central Texas Year End Show, at Travis County Expo Center

CDTS Mini Shows (Central Texas Dressage Society):

March 26 Silver Hills Stables

May 21 Silver Hills Stables

June 18 Silver Hills Stables

August 27 Silver Hills Stables

October 15 Silver Hills Stables

TSSA Shows (Texas Schooling Show Association):

The 2011 Show Schedule has not been published yet. There are normally 7 shows scheduled
running from March to June, September, October, and the end of year show in November.
ReadySet would like to attend two or three of those shows in addition to the shows above.
 ReadySet Equestrian Team -
Training Photos
ReadySet Equestrian Team - 2010
Show
 We greatly appreciate your
consideration, and we
look forward to your response! Thank
you again, and
we hope you will assist us in making
this 2011season
and the future of these exceptional girls
a great success!

ReadySet Equestrian Team

Contact us:
www.readysetequestrian.webs.com

Trainer
Anna Young
Email: rannayoung@gmail.com
Cell Phone: 512 844 5363
www.horsesriderstrainer.webs.com
Team Coordinator
Kim Harrington
Email: harrington512@att.net
Cell phone: 512-635-1981