Cleveland's Equestrian Heritage and the Birthplace of Show Jumping in America

The Shaker Historical Society & Museum, 16740 South Park Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH hosts author Betty Weibel on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 3pm. Weibel will be discussing Cleveland’s Equestrian Heritage and the Birthplace of Show Jumping in America.

Lecture & Book Signing with Betty Weibel
Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 3pm
$5 Non-Members; Free for SHS Members
RSVP to Ruth at 216-921-1201

Weibel’s book, The Cleveland Grand Prix: An American Show Jumping First is about the first show jumping grand prix in the Western Hemisphere…the Cleveland Grand Prix. Since that first grand prix in 1965, the sport has grown to nearly 350 American grand prix and a billion dollar industry. From early harness racing to fox hunting, saddle up with equestrian authority Betty Weibel as she explains how this picturesque corner of the Chagrin Valley grew into a world-class horse sport hub. Readers will relive the exciting victories of some of the finest horses and riders in history, and enjoy the Cleveland Grand Prix’s glory years as the premier summer social tradition

About the Author
Business woman, author, equestrian…Betty Weibel offers a unique talk that draws from her book research and equine experience as a journalist and public relations professional. Early in her career, she oversaw public relations for show jumping’s 30-event American Grand Prix Association and managed media
and sponsor relations as the sport expanded across the country. She has been active in the horse world as a competitor, teacher, judge and television commentator. Today she operates Yopko Penhallurick, a Chagrin Falls public relations and communications firm and conducts workshops for businesses and organizations on marketing, media relations and interviewing.