Sponsors & Partners
Thank you to our Major Sponsors
★★★ Silver Cup Sponsors ★★★
Christina O. Lemley
Tractor Supply Company
★★★ Bronze Cup Sponsors ★★★
Fancy Farm Mules
Michigan Draft Horse Breeders Association
Shipshewana Harness & Supplies
Wagons and Carriages LLC
★★★ International 500 Club Sponsors ★★★
Chance's R Ranch
Chelsea Lumber Company
Fedore Veterinary Services, LLC
Greenstone Farm Credit Services
Jackson Fork Ranch
Midwest Timber, Inc.
Northwest Michigan Draft Horse & Mule Association
Pennwoods Equine Products
Pregitzer Belgians
Ron & Harriet Converse
Shanahan Harness Shop LTD
Short Creek Valley Farm
Thank you to our Partners
Six-Horse Hitch Classic Series
Pure Michigan
Michigan Equine Partnership
Michigan Horsepulling Boat Association, Inc
AssistExpo
Class Awards Sponsors
Thank you !
★★★ Class Awards Sponsors ★★★
Join the MGLI Family
Join the Michigan Great Lakes International Family
The Michigan Great Lakes Draft Horse Show and Pull is already preparing for the 46th Year of showcasing the Heavy Horse Industry here in Michigan. This never would have been possible without the support of Sponsors, Volunteers and Fans. This Show is largely funded by Commercial and Private Sponsors. Exhibitors, Spectators and Vendors come from all over the United States and Canada, including visitors from England, Australia, France and Scotland! Agri-Tourism is a booming industry.
The Michigan Great Lakes International has a local economic impact of approximately $1.3 million each year and is the second largest convention or tradeshow in Mid-Michigan and the largest horse show in the state of Michigan.
As a Sponsor, your investment in this great show will yield years of returns as your business, products and/or services will be showcased and advertised to thousands of people during this 4-day event. Another benefit of being a Sponsor is the opportunity to place an ad in our show program. The program is viewed by most spectators and all exhibitors. The size of your ad will of course depend on your level of sponsorship.
If you are considering a Sponsorship we would like to welcome you to the Michigan Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show and Pull Family. The event is October 12-15, 2023 at the spacious Pavilion on the Grounds of Michigan State University.
If you’d like to become an MGLI sponsor, there are several levels available. Please contact one of our members in the evening.
GENERAL SPONSORSHIPS
Aaron Rice
(269) 964-6700
BELGIAN CLASS AWARDS
Barb Stein
(616) 560-5272
PERCHERON CLASS AWARDS
Diane Witt
(517) 204-6730
CLYDESDALE / SHIRE CLASS AWARDS
Tricia Alpers
(317) 370-7604
MULES, ALL BREED HITCH, RIDING AND YOUTH CLASS AWARDS
Kay Shepard
(519) 204-7738
Sponsorship Levels
Gold Cup Sponsorship -$7500 & Above
• Full Page Color Ad in Official Show Program
• Logo and/or Link on MGLI Website Sponsorship Page
• Listed on Sponsorship Page in Official Show Program
• Booth or Display Space in the Pavilion
• Sign and Banner Space
• 8 Four-day Show Passes
Silver Cup Sponsorship -$2500-$7499
• Full Page Black and White Ad in Official Show Program
• Logo and/or link on MGLI Website Sponsorship Page
• Listed on Sponsorship Page in Official Show Program
• Booth or Display Space in the Pavilion
• Sign and Banner Space
• 6 Four-day Show Passes
Bronze Cup Sponsorship -$1000-$2499
• One Half Page Black and White Ad in Official Show Program
• Logo and/or Link on MGLI Website Sponsorship Page
• Discount Off Booth Space in Pavilion
• Listed on Sponsorship Page in Official Show Program
• 4 Four-day Show Passes
International 500 Club -$500-$999
• Quarter Page Black and White Ad in Official Show Program
• Discount Off Booth Space in Pavilion
• Listed on Sponsorship Page in Official Show Program
• 2 Four-day Show Passes
MGLI PATRON -$250-$499
• Business Card Size Ad
• Listed on the Sponsorship Page in the Official Show Program
Friends of the Michigan Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show and Pull $100-$249
• Listed on Sponsorship Page in Official Show Program
• Doesn’t include Trophy & Ribbon Sponsorships, these are handled separately
To Sponsor Hitch or Halter Class Premiums, Contact: Aaron Rice 269.964.6700 Call or Text.
Your Sponsorship will be listed in Official Show Program AND Announced Several Times During the Show