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Hand Motors to Sponsor $35,000 Vermont Summer Festival Grand Prix

East Dorset, VT—August 2, 2004 - The $35,000 Manchester & the Mountains Horse Show Grand Prix on August 8, 2004 will be sponsored by Hand Motors. This is the fourth of five Grand Prix events of the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show series. This year's sponsorship by Hand Motors continues a history of support by the Manchester Center based Chevrolet and Volkswagen dealership.

"John and Kimet Hand of Hand Motors have been our strongest community proponents of this event in the past, and we're thrilled to have their energy, commitment and support again this year," stated Dotty Ammerman, Executive Director of the Vermont Summer Festival. "The welcome they extend to our event and the competitors makes it a joy to be in the Manchester area."

John Hand, president of Hand Motors added, "We appreciate all the effort and months of preparation that are required in bringing a world class equestrian competition to our community, and our sponsorship is a statement of support to the Vermont Summer Festival. They have truly created a beautiful venue at the Beebe Farm and have attracted visitors from all over the country to enjoy our area for the five week run."

Hand Motors (www.handmotors.com) celebrates over 30 years in Manchester, Vermont, serving the automotive needs of the community and is proud to be a sponsor of the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Shows.

The Vermont Summer Festival is New England's largest "AA" rated hunter/jumper horse show circuit and runs from July 14 to August 15. The Manchester & The Mountains Horse Show is the fourth event in the prestigious series. This year's circuit includes five weekly $35,000 Grand Prix and five $10,000 Mini Prix. Each of the five weeks will also feature $10,000 Show Jumping Hall Of Fame High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper classes, part of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series.

For many equestrians, the pinnacles of the show series are the three top-level classes that take place every Sunday at the show. The $35,000 Grand Prix sponsored by the Equinox Resort and Spa, the $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Amateur Owner Jumper Classic, and the $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior Jumper Classic showcase the best American and international riders competing over challenging jumping courses.

While not watching the exciting jumping action, spectators will enjoy visiting the Festival's trade fair that contains interesting boutiques and gift shops. Families will enjoy the ambiance of the show grounds, as there are over 1,000 horses and ponies to observe.

Admission to the Vermont Summer Festival is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and $2 for children. For further information about the Vermont Summer Festival, please call (802) 362-7548 or or email ruth@vt-summerfestival.com. For more information about Hand Motors, please see www.handmotors.com on the Internet.

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