named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Family Day Activities
Saturday event featuring a petting zoo, children's activities, pizza, and ice cream to engage families and younger visitors
Millbrook Horse Trials
Annual four-day equestrian competition featuring dressage, cross country, and stadium jumping across multiple skill levels from Beginner Novice to Advanced, sanctioned by USEA and USEF
Trade Fair & Millbrook Market
Vendor marketplace with 35 boutiques and artisans offering equestrian, lifestyle, and local goods throughout the event weekend
Waterview Tent Experience
Hospitality offering on Saturday with elevated views of the cross country course, expert commentary, and light breakfast/brunch for ticket holders
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
- Funds nonprofit organizations focused on rural and environmental land preservationDistributes sponsorship revenues, donations, and event proceeds to support nonprofit organizations working in rural land preservation, environmental preservation, and open space conservation.
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Equestrian Competition and Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Hosts annual equestrian horse trials competitionOrganizes and conducts a four-day equestrian event featuring approximately 400 horses and riders competing across dressage, cross-country, and stadium jumping disciplines at Riga Meadow at Coole Park in Amenia, NY. The event operates in accordance with USEA and USEF regulations and offers competition levels from Beginner Novice to Advanced.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts vendor, shopping, and social events for attendeesHosts a Trade Fair and Millbrook Market Weekend with 35 vendors, along with themed social events including a Sip & Shop, Sunday Shopping and Biscuits & Bloodies (featuring Bloody Mary tastings and biscuits from Taconic Distillery), and a party for competitors and volunteers. A sponsor luncheon is also held in private ringside and club tents.
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Children's Themed Birthday Parties 1 activity
- Offers family-friendly activities and children’s programmingHosts a family day during the event featuring a petting zoo, children’s activities, pizza, and ice cream to engage younger attendees and families.
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Live Sports Event Broadcasting 1 activity
- Provides live streaming and video coverage of the eventProduces live video coverage of the Millbrook Horse Trials in collaboration with a professional videography company and streams it on ClipMyHorse.TV for remote audiences. On-site public viewing of the live stream is also available at designated tents during event days.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Provides public access and spectator amenities during the eventOffers free general admission and free parking for over 3,000 annual attendees, with on-site viewing options including tailgating spaces (up to 10 people per space), golf cart shuttle service for mobility assistance, and designated viewing tents with food, beverages, and expert commentary. Public viewing is available for all phases of competition.
- Provides travel and logistical information for attendeesOffers detailed driving directions from multiple routes including Route 22, Millbrook, NY, and the Newburgh Bridge, as well as estimated travel times from four regional airports and public transit instructions via Metro North Railroad to Wassaic Station with taxi contact information.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$595K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$595K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$559K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$21K
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$114K
Cash$114K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$114K
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUISE MERYMAN | PRESIDENT,OPERATIONS | 20 | $15K |
| SHARYN ANTICO | SECRETARY | 5 | $6K |
board members · 7
- BOOLI SELMAYR — DIRECTOR
- CAROLINE MERISON — DIRECTOR
- JODI DADY — DIRECTOR
- LELEE BRANDT — DIRECTOR
- MIMI BABCOCK — DIRECTOR
- NANCY STAHL — DIRECTOR
- OLIVIA VAN MELLE KAMP — TREASURER
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- B.E.E. Buzzed Coffee & Cocktails Partner — Provides coffee, cocktails, and snacks to tailgaters from a mobile trailer located in the tailgating field.
- Berkshire Style Partner — Media partner for Millbrook Horse Trials.
- Brant Gamma Photography Partner — Official photographer for Millbrook Horse Trials events.
- ClipMyHorse.TV Partner — Broadcast partner that streams the event worldwide via its subscription platform.
- ClipMyHorse.TV Partner — Hosts the live stream of the Millbrook Horse Trials for remote viewing.
- Compass Partner — Presenting sponsor of the Millbrook Horse Trials event.
- Marion Latta de Vogel Partner — Provides video content for promotional use by Millbrook Horse Trials.
- Purina Partner — Sponsors the Competitors' and Volunteers' party at the event.
- RNS Videomedia, LLC Partner — Longtime videographer responsible for filming the event and creating the broadcast signal.
- Taconic Distillery Partner — Provides Bloody Mary tastings and biscuits during the Sunday Shopping with Bloodies & Biscuits event.
- Taylor Harris Insurance Services Partner — Provided a generous donation enabling the live streaming of the Millbrook Horse Trials.
- The Farmer’s Wife Partner — Caters the plated lunch served in the Club Tent on Sunday.
- The Hudson Valley Team at Compass Partner — Sponsors the golf cart shuttle service at the Millbrook Horse Trials.
- The Taxi Man Partner — Local taxi service used to support visitor transportation from Wassaic Train Station to the event.
- United States Equestrian Federation Government — Hosts horse trials events under the rules of the United States Equestrian Federation.
- United States Equestrian Federation Network — Conducts horse trials under the governance and rules of the USEF.
- United States Eventing Association Government — Hosts horse trials events under the rules of the United States Eventing Association.
- United States Eventing Association Network — Conducts horse trials under the governance and rules of the USEA.
- United States Eventing Association Network — Recognized event under the USEA, offering all USEA-recognized competition levels.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Charity Through Sportmethodology: charity_through_sportBy hosting amateur equestrian competitions at national and international levels, the organization advances charitable goals, leveraging sport as a platform for public engagement, fundraising, and promotion of healthful living and environmental stewardship.
- Engagement Through Themed and Multi-Activity Experiencesmethodology: public_engagement_through_sporting_eventsBy structuring the event with distinct daily themes and integrating equestrian competition with shopping, food access, and hospitality options, the organization broadens public appeal and increases attendance among diverse audiences, because varied experiential formats enhance personal relevance and enjoyment.