Central Park Horse Show 2017: Tickets Now Available

CENTRAL PARK, NY — Tickets to see some of the world's greatest horse riders compete during the 2017 Rolex Central Park Horse Show went on sale Monday, the show's organizers announced. This year's horse show will take place between Wednesday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept 24.

The fourth annual Rolex Central Park Horse Show will feature some of the greatest show jumpers and dressage riders in the world. Kent Farrington and McLain Ward — the world's Nos. 1 and 2 show jumpers — and Isabell Werth, Laura Graves and Carl Hester — the world's Nos. 1, 2 and 3 dressage riders — are scheduled to compete in Central Park this year, according to the show's organizers.

The five-day show will showcase "the versatility, athleticism, and majesty of the horse," by hosting a variety of competitions in Central Park's Wollman Rink, horse show organizers announced Monday.

"Our goal in producing the Rolex Central Park Horse Show is to deliver world-class competition, while simultaneously providing an unforgettable experience for spectators and enthusiasts of horse sport," Mark Bellissimo, CEO of International Equestrian Group, said in a statement.

"The exposure this event brings for the collection of disciplines hosted only benefits and generates more global interest in equestrianism in one of the most prominent and celebrated cities in the world. We’re expecting a fantastic turnout of both athletes and spectators and are eager to welcome many of the world’s top athletes to New York City."

Tickets can be purchased online. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to New York- and equestrian-based charities, according to the horse show organizers.

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