Sponsorship | Shows

Compelling Reasons to Become a Sponsor

Become a part of this budding program through sponsoring. Although the folks at the Border Run put forth a lot of effort we can always use extra help to reach our goals for our exhibitors. Your support enhances the experience for the open show exhibitor giving them a program that brings value to them and helps them reach their goals. We greatly appreciate your interest and your support. The Border Run is a non-profit organization.

If you are wondering why you should sponsor please check out this great article
"7 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD INVEST IN SPORTS SPONSORSHIP."

"The US market size for the industry as a whole is $102 billion. The competition sector is $28.3 billion, and recreation is $18 billion. There are seven million potential recreational and competitive customers," per askwonder.com.

Per Horses Only, "the horse industry contributes $122 billion annually to the U.S. economy."

Over 1000 Facebook followers and growing
20+ horse show organizations and growing
Approximately 178,636 horses in Wisconsin and 192,524 in Illinois (3)
The US market size for competitive riders is 3.6 million potential customers. (1)
In the US, riding lesson numbers are rising. (1)
92.6% of horse owners are female (2)
50% of horse owners have an annual income of over $100,000 (2)
An average equestrian spends upward of $11,335 annually on horse-related products (2)
The majority (84%) of members own the main residence and have an average of three vehicles. (2)
They are impulse buyers. (1)
They tend to enjoy country music, hiking, outdoor activities, read, and own cats and dogs. (1)
Two-thirds keep their horses at their home. (1)
The average show horse owner owns more than 2 horses (2)

Stastics acquired from
(1) askwonder.com

(2) horsesonly.com/horse-industry/

(3) datapaddock.com/

Ready to become a supporter? Perfecto! Here's the Sponsorship Form.

Online Form

PDF Form

Sponsorship Levels

Online Form

PDF Form

Platinum Saddle Level Sponsor ($3500)

Work Saddle awarded to the high-point overall division winner. Each year the saddle is awarded
to a different age division which rotates from year to year.

Full page advertisement in the digital and print year-end program
Showcase your brand with your own editorial content in the year-end program
Monthly email sent to database
Monthly promotional email distributed to our subscriber list
Banner listing on our website with logo/link
Complimentary booth space at one available Border Run-hosted event (space limited;
first-come, first-served)
Assistance coordinating booth opportunities with enrolled shows (upon mutual agreement)
Business logo included on the published show calendar
Border Run Digital Sponsor Badge/Seal
Stand-alone social media feature twice a month—bring your brand to life with a post or video
Reserved, sponsor-branded banquet table with seating for four (tickets included).
Includes custom signage and optional promotional materials placed at the table.
Presence at Border Run Events - Logo display and promo material placement at tack sales, clinics, and the banquet (as applicable per tier)
Submit promotional materials for banquet tables, Midwest Horse Fair Booth*, and for all four winners

Deadline for Midwest Horse Fair is April 1 to receive items.

Gold Buckle Level Sponsor ($500)

Full page advertisement in the digital year-end program
Quarterly email sent to database
Banner listing on our website with logo/link
Logo included on the social media award recognitions for winners for a predetermined division
Border Run Digital Sponsor Badge/Seal - display a digital “Proud Sponsor” badge on your site or social channels
Business logo included on the published show calendar
Stand-alone social media feature each month—bring your brand to life with a post or video
Reserved seating at the banquet for two with name recognition on table signage (tickets included)
Presence at Border Run Events
Submit promotional materials to accompany predetermined awards

Silver Buckle Level Sponsor ($250)

½ page advertisement in the digital year-end program
Two marketing emails sent during the year.
Recognition on website with logo/link
Individual recognition on social media monthly for the duration of the show season
Presence at Border Run Events