Old Salem Farm

What Old Salem Farm does

Old Salem Farm is a privately held premier equestrian boarding, training, and competition venue located on a 120-acre property at 190 June Road in North Salem, Westchester County, New York, approximately one hour north of New York City. The facility operates 66-90 permanent stalls and is recognized as one of the leading equestrian competition venues in North America. The company serves professional and amateur equestrian athletes, horse owners, and equestrian spectators, with a portfolio spanning boarding and training services, multiple seasonal horse show series (Spring Horse Shows with CSI2*/CSI3* designations, Fall Classic, Winter Series, and American Gold Cup), horse sales and leasing, and spectator events.

The business operates five primary revenue streams: recurring boarding and training subscriptions, horse show entry fees (transaction-based), weekend spectator admission ($15 adult / $10 senior and child under 12, with free weekday admission), corporate sponsorship and VIP hospitality, and a horse sale and lease platform. Premium hospitality is anchored by a double-decker VIP tent offering unobstructed Grand Prix field views and farm-to-table catering. Competition infrastructure includes a unique grass Grand Prix field with natural slopes and permanent obstacles, an International Arena, and live streaming distribution via a partnership with Clip My Horse TV.

The venue holds FEI sanctioning for CSI2* and CSI3* events and is selected by US Equestrian for national championships, U.S. Olympic Team Selection Trials, and FEI North American Youth Championships, providing Longines FEI World Ranking points to competitors. The property is privately owned by Scott Hakim, with an affiliated 501(c)(3) Old Salem Farm Foundation supporting charitable equestrian initiatives. The business is operationally a single-location venue with a lean permanent staff of 1-10 employees, supplemented by seasonal event labor, and markets to riders and spectators across North America through organic social channels, a monthly podcast, a website, and an extensive corporate sponsorship ecosystem.

Name

Old Salem Farm

Legal name

Old Salem Farm

Website

https://oldsalemfarm.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Old Salem Farm is a privately owned 120-acre premier equestrian boarding, training, and competition venue in North Salem, NY, serving professional and amateur riders, horse owners, and spectators through FEI-rated horse shows, boarding services, and corporate-sponsored events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equestrian Boarding & Competition Venue

NAICS

Horses and Other Equine Production (112920)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Equestrian Teams & Stables (Racing/Show Jumping/Eventing) (MPAKABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Horse Boarding, Livery & Stable Operations (AFAEAGAG), Sport/Show Horse Training & Performance Programs (AFAEAGAF), Equestrian & Rodeo Facilities (MPAKAEAM)

Keywords

• Equestrian boarding services
• Horse training facility
• Equestrian competition venue
• Horse show events
• Horse sales leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

North Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Boarding & Training Services: Full-service boarding and training facility providing care, training, and management services for horses belonging to clients
2. Horse Show Entry Fees: Competitors pay entry fees to participate in organized horse shows including CSI2*/CSI3* events, hunter/jumper competitions, and equitation events. Prize money is awarded to winners.
3. Spectator Admission: Free admission Wednesday-Friday; weekend admission charged at $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and children under 12
4. Horse Sales & Leases: Platform connecting buyers with horses available for sale or lease
5. Sponsorship & Hospitality: Corporate sponsors pay for visibility at events; VIP hospitality tables sold for premium event viewing experiences

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Old Salem Farm operates a 120-acre premier equestrian boarding and training facility in North Salem, NY, offering horse boarding, training programs, riding lessons, and horse sales/leases. The venue hosts major FEI-rated horse show competitions including the Spring Horse Shows (CSI2*/CSI3*), Fall Classic, Winter Series, and the American Gold Cup, attracting professional and amateur riders, trainers, and horse owners. Additional offerings include spectator admission, family-friendly entertainment, and VIP hospitality packages.

Product overview

Old Salem Farm is a single-location equestrian facility offering a unified portfolio of services centered around its premier boarding and training facility and competitive horse show venue. The core offering combines the physical facility (120-acre grounds with 66-90 permanent stalls) with organized competition products including the Spring Horse Shows (two-week FEI-rated international circuit), Fall Classic, and Winter Series. Supporting services include training programs, horse sale/lease, and hosting of training clinics with Olympic-level clinicians. The venue is recognized as one of the leading equestrian competition venues in North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Old Salem Farm Boarding & Training Facility Premier equestrian boarding and training facility offering 66-90 permanent stalls on 120 acres in North Salem, NY, providing horse care, training programs, and riding lessons for professional and amateur equestrians.
• Spring Horse Shows Two-week premier equestrian competition featuring USEF premier-rated hunters, 5* and 6* jumpers, and FEI CSI2* and CSI3* international show jumping events, attracting Olympic-level riders and awarding significant prize money including $130,000+ Grand Prix events.
• Fall Classic Annual fall competition featuring events for hunters, jumpers, and equitation competitors of all levels, filling a void in national-level competition during the fall season.
• Winter Series Winter season horse show series held at the facility, offering competition opportunities during the colder months for hunters, jumpers, and equitation riders.
• Sale & Lease Program Horse sale and lease service connecting buyers with horses available at the facility, providing a transaction platform for equestrian buyers and sellers.
• Clinics Training clinics hosted at the facility featuring world-class riders and Olympic athletes as clinicians, providing intensive educational instruction for riders of all levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hosting FEI-rated competitions with CSI2* and CSI3* designations providing Longines FEI World Ranking points
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• The Kincade GroupflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerLongtime presenting sponsor of Old Salem Farm Grand Prix events including $50,000 and $130,000+ Empire State Grand Prix CSI events. Provides financial support and brand visibility at premier competitions.
• FEI (Fédération Equestre Internationale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational governing body for equestrian sport that sanctions Old Salem Farm competitions as CSI2*/CSI3* rated events, enabling riders to earn Longines FEI World Ranking points.
• US EquestriancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body for equestrian sports in the United States that selects Old Salem Farm as venue for championships and team selection trials.
• Marshall and SterlingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEquestrian insurance provider affiliated with the facility as sponsor and affiliate partner.
• Rolex USEFcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury watch brand partnership with US Equestrian supporting equestrian competitions at the venue.
• Clip My HorsecoreTechnology or IntegrationLive streaming partner providing international arena broadcasts of Old Salem Farm competitions for remote viewing.
• HEART Equine AmbulanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquine ambulance service providing on-site emergency medical support for horses during competitions. Present at Spring Horse Shows.
• Douglas Elliman Real EstateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate company sponsoring Under 25 Grand Prix and Welcome Stake classes at Spring Horse Shows.
• Wells FargominorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial institution that presented the $35,000 Old Salem Farm Jumper Classic CSI3*.
• Equus FoundationminorOthersCharitable partner hosting Next Chapters Parade of adopted horses at Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, promoting horse welfare and adoption.
• The Rider's ClosetminorOthersCharity program providing riding equipment to those in need, now part of EQUUS Foundation, hosted at Old Salem Farm events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Spruce Meadows: World-renowned show jumping venue in Calgary, Canada hosting the highest-rated CSIO events on the international calendar. Comparable to Old Salem Farm as a purpose-built elite jumping facility with grass fields, permanent obstacles, and major international competition attracting Olympic-level riders.
• Tryon International Equestrian Center: Purpose-built multi-discipline equestrian resort in Tryon, NC with extensive stabling, multiple competition rings, and year-round FEI events. Comparable to Old Salem Farm as a premier FEI-rated competition and training destination, offering a similar combination of boarding, training, and high-level competition.
• HITS (Horse Shows In The Sun): Multi-week hunter/jumper competition series held in several U.S. locations including Ocala, FL and Saugerties, NY. Comparable to Old Salem Farm as a multi-week FEI-rated competition venue with significant prize money, with the Saugerties location in particular offering direct Northeast geographic overlap.
• Devon Horse Show & Country Fair: Historic annual horse show held in Devon, Pennsylvania, featuring hunter/jumper and equitation classes. Comparable to Old Salem Farm as a legacy Northeast U.S. equestrian competition venue with strong spectator traditions and family-friendly entertainment programming.
• Upperville Colt & Horse Show: Oldest horse show in America, held annually in Upperville, Virginia. Comparable to Old Salem Farm as a prestigious Northeast equestrian tradition venue with grass competition fields, hunter/jumper classes, and a high-end sponsorship and hospitality program.
• Hampton Classic Horse Show: Premier annual hunter/jumper competition held in Bridgehampton, NY, comparable to Old Salem Farm as a Northeast U.S. elite equestrian venue hosting FEI-rated events, major prize money, and corporate-sponsored grand prix classes for similar high-net-worth clientele.
• Washington International Horse Show: Indoor equestrian competition held annually in Washington, D.C. with FEI-rated events and major prize money. Comparable to Old Salem Farm as a Northeastern venue hosting elite hunter/jumper competitions, though it operates as an indoor arena-based event rather than a permanent outdoor facility.
• Wellington International (Winter Equestrian Festival): Largest and longest-running hunter/jumper competition in the world held in Wellington, Florida. Directly comparable to Old Salem Farm as a year-round FEI-rated competition venue attracting Olympic riders, though Wellington operates in a warmer climate and on a significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Desert International Horse Park: Newer large-scale equestrian facility in Thermal, California hosting FEI-rated competition circuits. Comparable to Old Salem Farm as a hunter/jumper competition destination, though focused on the West Coast winter circuit and having been more recently developed as a competitor to established Northeast venues.

Broad incumbents

• Kentucky Horse Park: State-owned equestrian park and competition venue in Lexington, Kentucky, hosting national and FEI championships across multiple disciplines. Comparable to Old Salem Farm as a premier equestrian competition venue, but operates on a much larger scale as a state facility with museum and broader tourism components.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/oldsalemfarmny
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCFP-ZTbuPmHMCKLxblS4NLw/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/oldsalemfarm
• Instagraminstagram.com/oldsalemfarmny
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/old-salem-farm

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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