Sponsors & Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank You to Sally's Sponsors
Sally is happy to work with your company in developing new products, or improving current ones. She can utilize your products now only at home, but at shows where hundreds of fellow horse people will see
your product in action. Contact Sally today to discuss the opportunities!
your product in action. Contact Sally today to discuss the opportunities!
Sally needs your support as she continues to be a leading professional event rider producing smart and safe event horses. Be part of her quest. When you support her, you'll enjoy a multitude of benefits. You will personally experience the unparalleled partnership
between horse and rider, knowing YOU play a vital role. Assistance can come in many different forms, from partial to
full ownership, financial (tax deductible) or product support.
between horse and rider, knowing YOU play a vital role. Assistance can come in many different forms, from partial to
full ownership, financial (tax deductible) or product support.
Sponsor Benefits
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 Sally Shirley, are rewarded with excellent exposure for their business or product through association with very active competitor and trainer in the world of Eventing.
By supporting Sally, she will be loyal and can help promote you by:
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 Sally Shirley, are rewarded with excellent exposure for their business or product through association with very active competitor and trainer in the world of Eventing.
By supporting Sally, she will be loyal and can help promote you by:
• Proudly displaying your logo on:
o Her Website
o Truck/Trailer
o Saddle Pads
o Clothing
• Naming Opportunity for Competition Horses
• Speaking at derms/clinics/trade shows where she highlights your product
• Broadcast press releases about sponsorship and product highlights
• Share verbal and written endorsements for advertisements
• Exposure to a highly affluent, upscale audience involved in a growing sport
• Partnership with an extremely motivated, attractive, intelligent and personable athlete
• Economical and effective per impression value for your marketing dollars
o Her Website
o Truck/Trailer
o Saddle Pads
o Clothing
• Naming Opportunity for Competition Horses
• Speaking at derms/clinics/trade shows where she highlights your product
• Broadcast press releases about sponsorship and product highlights
• Share verbal and written endorsements for advertisements
• Exposure to a highly affluent, upscale audience involved in a growing sport
• Partnership with an extremely motivated, attractive, intelligent and personable athlete
• Economical and effective per impression value for your marketing dollars
How to Become a Sponsor
American Horse Trials Tax-Deductible Contribution
Because she is a recognized top competitor, Sally is eligible for grants from the American Horse Trials Foundation (AHTF). Since its inception in 1987, the AHTF has distributed over $13 million directly to Eventers for competitive activities. Only 7% of each contribution is deducted for administrative expenses; all of the remainder goes toward training and competition grants.
Because she is a recognized top competitor, Sally is eligible for grants from the American Horse Trials Foundation (AHTF). Since its inception in 1987, the AHTF has distributed over $13 million directly to Eventers for competitive activities. Only 7% of each contribution is deducted for administrative expenses; all of the remainder goes toward training and competition grants.
The AHIF has 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 about the AHTF, visit their web site at www.ahtf3day.org. Checks should be made payable to the American Horse Trials Foundation and mailed to Sally at the following address: 1616 Sam; Creek Road, Westminster, MD 21157.
Checks will be forwarded to the AHTF.
Private Contribution
Monetary contributions in any amount made directly to Sally 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 Sally Shirley and mailed to the following address: 1616 Sam; Creek Road, Westminster, MD 21157.
Donations of Goods and Services
Unlike roost 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 Sally in exchange for product. Please contact Sally with your ideas.