Is this event open to the public?
Yes

How do I buy tickets?
To purchase your tickets ($200 Individual) or table ($2,500 Seats 10) please call or email Leanne Kuchar at (775) 298 – 0184, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If I buy a ticket is it assigned seating? Or will I be able to sit with my friends?
The blue ribbon tables will be assigned seating. Individual seating will be open seating at selected tables

What is the cause being supported?
The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation is a non-profit, public charity that is dedicated to supporting the Northern Nevada and California community – now and into the future. It was founded in 1996 by community members for community benefit. They support charitable giving, non-profit organizations and community well being.

Parasol makes charitable giving simple and effective for donors. They partner with donors to meet their charitable giving goals, provide excellent stewardship of their contributed assets, and offer information on ways that their gifts can have the most impact.

Parasol supports local non-profits in their efforts to provide strong programs that meet community needs. They promote organizational innovation and collaboration as methods for utilizing charitable gifts in the most effective and efficient manner possible.

Parasol provides local leadership by promoting a vision of community that is healthy, inclusive and sustainable. They encourage lively discussion on current community issues and future community goals, giving all stakeholders a voice.

Through the kind generosity of donors, the quality services provided by local non-profits, and the hard work of many volunteers, our Northern Nevada & California community is enriched.

How do I become a sponsor?
Please call Lynne Garnett at (775) 722 – 4261.  In the mean time you can download the sponsorship packet to see the many ways to get involved.

Is there prize money involved for the riders?
There is a $25,000 purse for the horses and riders.

What level of competition is this?
This level of competition holds a USEF special event status and is a member event of the USHJA International Hunter Derby.

Is this event part of a larger event?
Yes. At each hunter derby around the country, horse and rider will accumulate points towards qualifying for the finals.  At finals, the top 75 horses and riders from around the country will compete over 2 days at the USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals. The two days of competition will feature the top 75 horses based on a 12 month qualifying period. The first day of the Finals, all 75 horses will compete over a course featuring HPH Hunter Derby style fences including height and handy options. This qualifying round will determine the top 25 to be invited back to compete head to head on day two. Day two will challenge the riders to navigate a classic hunter derby course in order to make the cut to the top 12. The top 12 will return to compete over a handy hunter course for a chance to claim the prestigious title of the USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals Champion.