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Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show Benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

January 3, 2010

Katy, TX --- This year, the proceeds from the Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, which works diligently to find a cure for diabetes through the support of research. JDRF is the largest charitable funder of and advocate for Type 1 Diabetes research. The Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show is a 'AA' rated hunter/jumper event that will be held April 6-11, 2011, at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas.

Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal. Until a cure is found, people with Type 1 Diabetes have to test their blood sugar and give themselves insulin injections multiple times each day or use a pump - each and every day of their lives. Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with Type 1 Diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1.5 billion to diabetes research, including more than $107 million last year. More than 80 percent of JDRF's expenditures directly support research and research-related education.

Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show co-founder Peter Pletcher found himself with a direct tie to Type 1 Diabetes when his nephew was diagnosed with the disease. He became involved with supporting JDRF through rider Eva Bisso and JDRF Board Member Andrea Soper.

"JDRF has a walk, golf tournament, and Gala every year," noted Soper. "This horse show will be a new and very exciting adventure for us to reach a different population. It is a special partnership since Peter has a direct connection to the disease through his nephew. We hope to raise awareness for Type 1 Diabetes and raise money for research to help find a cure this year!"

This year's Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show is produced by P.J.C.P. Horse Shows and will feature $280,000 in total prize money through out the competition. Highlight events will include the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, the $25,000 Grand Prix, the $25,000 Pre-Green Classic, and the $20,000 National Hunter Derby.

This event is also a World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) recognized hunter competition. The WCHR is an awards program started by the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation, and the awards are presented, on both a national and regional level, to Pony, Junior, Amateur, Professional, Adult and Children's hunter riders who accumulate the most points at WCHR designated horse shows throughout the year.

The prestigious Spring Gathering Charity Horse Show is thrilled to be involved with JDRF and support their research to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.

For more information about the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation please visit www.jdrf.org.

For more information about the Spring Gathering Horse Charity Horse Show please visit www.britanniafarm.com.

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