activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 5
- Develop and maintain cross-country equestrian course infrastructureDesigns, builds, and maintains a cross-country course at the Pima County Fairgrounds featuring over 150 jumps and 9,000 meters of tracks for all skill levels, including construction of features like the bank complex and the Broken Bridge, and relocation of infrastructure from Grass Ridge Farm to support a new competition venue.
- Host and organize equestrian eventing competitions and schooling eventsOrganizes and hosts horse trials, eventing competitions, and schooling opportunities at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, Arizona, including recurring events since the first horse trials in March 2019.
- Organize annual cross-country fundraiser eventsHosts an annual cross-country fundraiser in February open to all participants, supporting the organization’s eventing programs and infrastructure development.
- Recognize major donors through course infrastructure naming Targeted Educational ScholarshipsOffers recognition to donors contributing over $5,000 by naming permanent structures on the cross-country course.
- Secure and manage long-term land access for equestrian eventsHolds a multi-year sublease with the Southwestern Fair Commission, Inc. for over 60 acres at the Pima County Fairgrounds, originally entered in 2017 and expanded in 2022, to support the development and operation of equestrian competition and schooling venues.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Collaborative and competitor-centered event management competitor-centered_event_managementEngages competitors, volunteers, professionals, and facility teams in event planning and course development to foster a supportive, safe, and successful eventing experience through shared ownership and expertise.
- Community and regional engagement through equestrian events community_engagementStrengthens local communities by drawing competitors, sponsors, and spectators to Southern Arizona, leveraging eventing activities to generate regional economic and social impact.
- In-kind support and donor engagement network in-kind_support_networkRelies on donations of funds, labor, equipment, and expertise from individuals and organizations, and incentivizes significant contributions through recognition such as naming rights on permanent course structures.
- Integrated competition and education model equestrian_education_through_eventingCombines eventing competitions with clinics and schooling opportunities to advance rider development, using competitive settings as platforms for equestrian education and sportsmanship in a safe, inclusive environment.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Annual Cross Country Fundraiser
February fundraising event featuring professional trainers and open to all, supporting course maintenance and development
Clinics and Educational Opportunities
Instructional events designed to promote equestrian education and development in eventing
Cross-Country Schooling
Opportunities for riders and trainers to use the cross-country course for training, governed by specific facility rules and agreements
Horse Trials
Sanctioned eventing competitions held at the Pima County Fairgrounds, featuring dressage, stadium jumping, and cross-country phases
relationships · 28
who they work with
- Adam Validiva Partner — Leads grounds maintenance team supporting course operations.
- Adri Doyal Partner — Course designer for the cross-country course.
- Baggins Gourmet Funder — Supporting sponsor for horse trials.
- Bottom Line Upfront Contracting Partner — Sponsor of a jump to be determined.
- Christina Gray Partner — Show manager for SAzEA events.
- DMP Equine Insurance Partner — Sponsor of a jump.
- David Cathcart Partner — Course builder for the cross-country course.
- Desert Diamond Casino Funder — Event sponsor for horse trials.
- Faye Gandolfi with Long Realty Funder — Division sponsor for horse trials.
- Flagler Law, PLLC Partner — Sponsor of the "Flagler's Folly Prelim Water and Boat House" jump.
- Grass Ridge Equestrian Foundation (GREF) Partner — Formerly operated under this name and worked with them to dismantle and move cross country course infrastructure.
- Grass Ridge Farm Partner — Worked closely with them and the Masek family to dismantle and move cross country course infrastructure.
- Gray Area Events Partner — Collaborates on administrative services, including online form processing for trainer agreements.
- Greenway Saddlery Funder — Supporting sponsor for horse trials.
- Pima County Fairgrounds Partner — Host venue and operational partner for the cross-country course.
- Pima County Fairgrounds (PCF) Partner — Subleases over 60 acres of land for its cross-country course and is adjacent to its equestrian facilities.
- Pioneer Title Agency Partner — Sponsor of the "Broken Bridge" jump.
- Pioneer Title Company Partner — Sponsor of the Broken Bridge course addition at SAzEA.
- Professionals Choice Funder — Supporting sponsor for horse trials.
- Quiet Place Farm Funder — Supporting sponsor for horse trials.
- Sheila Strickler Funder — Division sponsor for horse trials.
- Southwest Fair COMMISSION Partner — Sponsor of the "Modified Brush Table" jump.
- Southwest Fair Committee Partner — Partner in building and operating the cross-country course at the Pima County Fairgrounds.
- Southwestern Fair Commission, Inc. Partner — Entered into a multi-year sublease for land at the Pima County Fairgrounds.
- Trico Electric Energy Cooperative Partner — Sponsor of a jump.
- US Equestrian Association Network — SAzEA operates as part of USEA’s Area X and offers sanctioned competitions for its members.
- USEA Partner — Sponsor of the "Preliminary Table (Frangible Pin)" jump.
- United States Eventing Association Network — Member of USEA Area X and references national eventing resources through the US Eventing Association.