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

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Sponsorship Levels

Online Form

PDF Form

Platinum Saddle Level Sponsor ($3000)*

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 year-end program
Article write up on product in the digital year-end program
One marketing email sent quarterly to database
Banner listing on our website with logo/link
Complimentary booth at one of the Border Run hosted events
Ability to set up a booth upon agreement with an enrolled show located in your region
Logo included on show schedule calendar
Individual recognition on social media twice a month for entire year can be static or video advertisements
Four complimentary tickets to year-end banquet
Business logo displayed at events attended by Border Run (e.g. tack sales, clinics, banquet)
Submit promotional materials to accompany award buckle awards for all four winners

Gold Buckle Level Sponsor ($500) - Total of 4

Four show halters will be awarded to the overall age division high point winners.

E.g. 14-18 Overall High Point Exhibitor - Judy Jetson and Rock Paper Scissors - 453 pts.

Full page advertisement in the digital year end program
One marketing email sent quarterly to database
Banner listing on our website with logo/link
Logo included on the social media award recognitions for winners
Logo included on show schedule calendar
Individual recognition on social media monthly for entire year can be static or video advertisements
Two complimentary tickets to year-end banquet
Business logo displayed at events attended by Border Run (e.g. tack sales, clinics, banquet)
Submit promotional materials to accompany award buckle awards for all four winners

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
Business logo displayed at events attended by Border Run (e.g. tack sales, clinics, banquet)

Bronze Buckle Level Sponsor ($150) - Total of 4

Buckle awarded to reserve overall age division high point winners.

E.g. 14-18 Overall Reserve High Point Exhibitor - Pebbles Flinstone and Cantalopeasaurus - 323 pts.

Business card advertisement in digital year end program
Name listed on the points standing next to specific award
Recognition on website with logo/link
Recognition on social media three times throughout the year
Recognition on social media posts that highlight the winning exhibitor and tagged on post
Submit promotional materials to accompany award buckle awards for all four winners