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Jumping for Joy…And Money!
Germantown Charity Horse Show
Germantown, Tenn. – June 2-6 at the Germantown Charity Horse Show the jumpers will be out in full force to win big bucks. Every night of the week starting at 5:00 PM there will be fierce competition for money culminating in the $25,000 Grand Prix on Saturday. The pros will be here to jump as high and fast as necessary to take home the prize money so generously donated by our sponsors.
On Tuesday the week starts with the $5000.00 Hunter/Jumper Versatility Challenge. There are two rounds to this competition; the hunter-style round where the horses jump 3’3” to 3’6” and the jumper speed round looking for fastest clear round. The top 12 jumpers from round one come back for round two. Overall winner is the highest point total from both rounds. Last year’s winner was Dar Taniem ridden by Andy Kocher.
Aside from prize money, the winner receives the Keepsake Perpetual Trophy donated by Peggy Jones and Barney Mallace in honor of a 1990 Dutch warmblood named Keepsake who was noted for her versatility in winning both in the hunter ring and the jumper ring. She was always game and willing to do whatever was asked including trail riding.
Wednesday is the $15,000 Welcome Stake Open Jumpers. This competition was won last year by Cluny, ridden by Christian Heineking.
Thursday night is the $4000.00 Gambler’s Choice sponsored by the Harold Walker Family. The jumps are numbered according to a point value from 10 to 200. In the time allotted the jumps may be jumped in any order and as many times as possible to accrue points. At the end the rider may choose to jump the JOKER for 200 points. If the jump is missed the rider loses 200 points. Quaprice De Beaumont, ridden by Andy Kocher was the 2014 winner.
As a competitor Gambler’s Choice was a favorite class of the late Harold Walker. He competed regularly in the 60’s and later as President of the Germantown Charity Horse Show. He revived the class and it once again has become a crowd pleaser and competitor favorite.
Friday in the main arena, the $2500.00 Pony Hunter Classic and the $5000.00 Germantown Hunter Classic draw crowds of spectators.
Be sure to come early on Saturday to park and find a seat for the $25,000. Grand Prix of Germantown sponsored for the third year by Conway Services. This year the commentator for the Grand Prix is Germantown’s own Melanie Smith Taylor, Olympic gold medalist, and TV commentator. Melanie has also written a book “Riding with Life: Lessons from the Horse.”
The Grand Prix is an exciting array of 12-15 jumps that must be navigated with finesse and speed. The turns are tight and the jumps are high. After the first round, in the event of a tie for first place only, there will be a jump-off in which time will decide. There is almost always a jump-off and tensions climb as the timer ticks off seconds between jumpers. Last year’s winner was Cluny shown by Christian Heineking.
This year a perpetual trophy is awarded by Michael Tokaruk to the Grand Prix winner. Winners names from as far back as 2005 will be on the trophy. Michael is a long time supporter of the Germantown Charity and has won the Grand Prix several times himself.
So if jumping is your favorite thing at GCHS, plan to come early, get a ring side seat and cheer for your favorite rider and horse all five days JUNE 2-6.
Go to www.gchs.org for more information and keep up with GCHS on Facebook for the latest.
Darby Mazzarisi Two-For-Two as Grand Adult Amateur Hunter Champion at Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, Nikko Ritter Schools to a Win in $3,000 Open Jumper 1.30m
May 14, 2015
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Darby Mazzarisi and Gemology (The Book LLC)
North Salem, NY – May 14, 2015 – Darby Mazzarisi of Chesterfield, NJ, thought about ending her Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows on a high note last week after winning Grand Adult Amateur Hunter Champion aboard her own Gemology. However, after deciding to give Week 2 a try, she impressed again with another Grand Champion title to her credit. On The Grand Prix Field, Nikko Ritter and Casey jumped to blue in the $3,000 Open Jumper 1.30m.
The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows are in the second week of competition and run through Sunday, May 17, at the picturesque Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY. The shows feature over 130 hunter and jumper classes each week, bringing together top competitors, including Olympic show jumpers, from all corners of the country to compete for more than $500,000 in prize money.
Mazzarisi has owned Gemology since the Dutch Warmblood/Thoroughbred mare was six-months-old. Now seven, Gemology has turned into a real show horse, she said. “Her rideablility has really stepped up [at Old Salem Farm]. She loved it here. She came out everyday with a working attitude and did exactly what we asked of her,” she said. “She’s so game now; I don’t even have to ask anymore.”
A budding star in the ring, Gemology was first in all but one class in the Adult Amateur Hunter 36-45 division to earn high-point honors and the Grand Champion designation. Despite her knack for winning ribbons, however, Gemology also knows how to let loose at home. When she isn’t schooling at Beacon Hill Show Stables, Gemology lives an hour up the road at home with Mazzarisi and spends her days in a field with a herd of retired mares. “I don’t make her think about work at home – we only flat. But, when she comes to Beacon Hill she’s all business,” said Mazzarisi.
On her way to Grand Champion, Mazzarisi was first under saddle before jumping to blue in three classes over fences. She took fifth in the first over fences class, and admits she made all her mistakes in one class.
Darby Mazzarisi and Gemology in their winner’s presentation (The Book LLC)
“It was nice to get that out of the way,” she joked. “I think we had one of everything – a nice little chip and a swap. We did it all in one class and then I said ‘Okay, take a breath.’”
Reserve Champion in the Adult Amateur Hunter 36-45 Division went to Mimi Moulton on Privet Farm, LLC’s Ravello. They were second under saddle, and won the first over fences classes before taking second in the next three.
As summer competition fast approaches, Mazzarisi has plans to make this Gemology’s ‘big three-foot year.’ “We are going to take things two weeks as a time because she is a baby and I think that’s best for the young ones,” she said. “We will be at HITS Saugerties for two weeks, then Lake Placid and we will see what happens!”
Kimberly Maloomian and Terry Maloomian’s Urlala took Champion in the Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35 Division with two firsts and two seconds over fences, as well as a third-place ribbon under saddle. Reserve Champion was presented to Jacquelyn Maggiore and her own Avignion with first and second placings over fences.
Sandra Epstein and her own Gisele accepted Champion in the Adult Amateur Hunter 46 & Over Division after winning the under saddle and collecting two seconds, a third and fourth over fences. Laurie Stevens and her own Belvedere were Reserve Champion with blue ribbons in both of Thursday’s classes over fences.
Nikko Ritter Takes Blue in $3,000 Open Jumper 1.30m
Nikko Ritter and Casey (The Book LLC)
Nikko Ritter of Greenwich, CT, trotted onto The Grand Prix Field at Old Salem Farm with a nice training round in mind in Thursday’s $3,000 Open Jumper 1.30m. But, what he got was more than he expected. He and 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding Casey, owned by Ritter’s client Claire Schreder of Ceahorse, LLC, topped a 42-horse field for a clear win in 55.060 seconds.
“He does the medium and high junior (jumpers) with his owner, so I was just looking for a nice round as a prep,” said Ritter, who works with Peter Leone at Lionshare Farm and was able to spare a moment for a win himself in between coaching students in hunter, jumper and equitation rings at Old Salem Farm. “[Casey] is a proven winner and a great horse. He’s easy, very fast and has a huge stride,” added Ritter.
Ritter was in good company with Mclain Ward finishing second behind him. Ward currently leads the $20,000 Leading Jumper Rider standings and took the red ribbon aboard Adele who he co-owns with Tequestrian Farm in 55.216 seconds. Vasco Flores was third aboard Gotham Enterprizes, LLC’s Central Park with a time of 59.201 seconds.
Off to a promising start, Schreder purchased Casey from Mattias Tromp earlier this year and Ritter admits they are still getting to know the gelding. Casey will partner with his owner in Sunday’s $7,500 Medium Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic with plenty of experience already behind him over courses set by Ireland’s Alan Wade.
“This field is really conducive for him – it’s challenging with the hills, but the ground is fantastic,” said Ritter. “That’s why we love coming to Old Salem [Farm] year after year – it’s a great a horse show with a very European feel.”
Last week, Ward took the top spot in the $5,000 Open Jumper 1.40m aboard HH Carlos Z for Double H Farm, and Quentin Judge kept it in the family this week as jumper competition continued on The Grand Prix Field. Judge scored blue in the speed class on HH Eli Cash in 63.242 seconds. Filip De Wandel followed in second with his own Gentley in 64.693 seconds, and Ward remained in the top three during Week 2, this time in the irons of Azibantos for Group C, LLC. They stopped the timers at 65.721 seconds.
Final Results: $3,000 Open Jumper 1.30m
1 CASEY NIKKO RITTER CEAHORSE, LLC 0/55.060
2 ADELE MCLAIN WARD MCLAIN WARD & TEQUESTRIAN FARM 0/55.216
3 CENTRAL PARK VASCO FLORES GOTHAM ENTERPRIZES, LLC 0/59.201
4 CARMEN BEN ASSELIN ATTACHE STABLES 0/60.210
5 KARLOTTA SCOTT CODY AUER SARAH RYAN 0/61.380
6 COCQ A DOODLE MOLLY ASHE NUTMEG GROUP, LLC 0/62.085
7 FEELING ANNIE PHILLIPS ANNIE PHILLIPS 0/63.226
8 AMINKA MICHAEL DESIDERIO TRANQUILLITY FARM 0/63.426
9 HENRIK MARIO DESLAURIERS MARIO DESLAURIERS 0/64.085
10 ROKY DORCEL VASCO FLORES GOTHAM ENTERPRIZES, LLC 0/64.994
11 HISTOIRE DE LAUBRY LELSIE HOWARD JAKE KREMBIL 0/65.330
12 COCARIE CARA RAETHER CAREY TRELAWNY FARM, LLC 0/65.884
Competition continues tomorrow at The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows with the $6,500 Open Jumper 1.35m before the $35,000 Grand Prix of North Salem, presented by Karina Brez Jewelry, takes center stage at 1 p.m. For hunters, Amateur-Owners kick-off their divisions, and the grooms of The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows will take their turn in the show ring. The $5,000 Grooms Class, presented by grand prize sponsors Mclain Ward, Inc. and Stronghold Equine Equipment, in addition to support from JET Show Stables, Ilan Ferder Stables and Vlock Show Stables, gets underway at 4 p.m.
To enjoy what is still to come at The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, tickets can be purchased HERE. Live streaming of all events is also available Friday-Sunday at www.oldsalemfarm.net.
Major events on the live stream include (times are subject to change):
Week 2
$35,000 Grand Prix of North Salem, presented by Karina Brez Jewelry, on Friday, May 15, 1 pm
$20,000 Speed Derby of North Salem, presented by Miller Motorcars, on Saturday, May 16, 12 pm
“ShowNet Time Allowed” Pre-Game Show, on Saturday, May 16, 1:30 pm
$10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, on Saturday, May 16, 2 pm
“ShowNet Time Allowed” Pre-Game Show, on Sunday, May 17, 2 pm
$100,000 Empire State Grand Prix, presented by The Kincade Group, on Sunday, May 17, 2:30
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Photos by The Book, LLC
Old Salem Farm, located just one hour north of New York City, is one of the best equestrian competition venues in North America, as rated by the North American Riders Group in 2011-2014. Host of the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, the prestigious American Gold Cup CSI-W 4*, and year-round competitions, the facility offers a state-of-the-art turf grand prix field, indoor riding arena, and two all-weather footing rings. As a boarding and training facility, Old Salem Farm is second to none and home to top trainer Frank Madden. For more information, please visit www.oldsalemfarm.net or call 914-669-5610.
CARL HESTER CLINCHES BACK TO BACK WINDSOR WINS
ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW REPORT
Crowds were treated to another spectacular day of competition and stunning displays at Royal Windsor Horse Show,
including the first win of the week for Her Majesty The Queen who once again was present to watch her horses and
ponies compete and Carl Hester rounded off the evening with another near perfect performance and a red rosette.
DRESSAGE: CARL HESTER CONTINUES HIS WINNING STREAK
It was a British one-two in the FEI Grand Prix freestyle to music at Royal Windsor Horse Show.
Carl Hester and Nip Tuck delighted a full house with their winning test that scored high artistic marks
and a final total of 79.45% just short of a personal freestyle best for the pair. The combination, members
of the British team that won silver at the World Equestrian Games last year, ably demonstrated rhythmic
trot work, passage and piaffe and beautifully fluent changes of which his rider was particularly proud.
“This horse has never, in all his tests made a mistake in his changes – all he wants to do is his best and
he always tries his hardest,” said Carl who was however slightly disappointed with the final mark.
“My aim was 80% and we didn’t quite make it – perhaps the walk wasn’t quite the same as in the grand
prix but no matter he was really good. Make no mistake this arena is a major ring with a big atmosphere
and it is so good for us to be able to ride here.”
Carl’s pupil Fiona Bigwood made an emotional return to the top with her young mare Atterupsgaards Orthilia.
Emotional as not only was it a big welcome back for Fiona who suffered a serious fall a year ago but she
also rode her freestyle to music made for her former horse Mr G who tragically died in a field accident.
“I haven’t ridden to that music for four or five years and it was all a bit emotional for me – I loved Mr G
and I love Tilly also,” said Fiona. “I had no idea how she would react to the atmosphere, music and the
crowd as she is quite hot but she just got on with it and has such a great attitude.”
The mare who was found in Denmark 18 months ago has a natural ability for piaffe and passage
and was described by Carl as ‘an 80% horse’.
He said; “All Fiona has to do is to continue increasing her confidence in the ring and she’ll be in the top
five in the world – that horse can make us a gold medal team again.” The British pair will both now compete
at the CDI in Fritzens in Austria.
Fiona’s husband, Danish rider Anders Dahl, kept it in the family with third place on Wie Atlantico. It was also
one place higher than last year for Anders and Atlantico who showed particularly impressive passage.
“He felt very fresh today,” said Anders. “And I am really happy with his attitude.”
Atlantico who has now competed at grand prix for eight years, was formerly ridden by Fiona to win
British team silver in 2010 and was then subsequently ridden by Carl when Fiona was expecting before
going to Anders. And he is now ridden by their daughter – albeit on the lunge.
“He is just the most, kindest genuine horse there is,” said Fiona.
DRIVING: CROWN EQUERRY WINS COACHING AWARD
It was an outstanding day in the coaching marathon – a renowned favourite at Royal Windsor -
which drew an unprecedented crowd round the Castle Arena anxious to witness the splendid spectacle
of 16 coaches drawn by lively teams of four horses. Among them was the crown equerry, Col Toby Browne LVO,
driving Her Majesty The Queen’s team of bays to an original park drag. His immaculate presentation earned him
the award for the best turned out entry.
Col Toby Browne was joined by nine other teams of horses put to park drags, together with four road coach
turnouts and two regimental coaches. All completed a nine mile marathon through the Home Park before coming
back into the arena to delight spectators. The championship was awarded to Bill Ginns with his team of Hackneys
put to an original drag by Marston, while John Brown with his magnificent team of bays put to the Tally Ho Road
Coach built by Shanks in the 1890s stood reserve.
At the Land Rover International Driving Grand Prix dressage arena it was the turn of the pony four-in-hands.
Bram Chardon from the Netherlands – current world pony four-in-hand gold medallist and son of the famous
Dutch FEI horse four-in-hand competitor Ijsbrand, has a clear lead from the rest of the field. His closest challenger
is Tinne Bax who was placed fourth individually at the 2013 World Pony Championships.
SHOWJUMPING: DUKE IN WINNING FORM AT ROYAL WINDSOR
Ireland’s Billy Twomey thrilled the crowd at Royal Windsor Horse Show with a perfectly performed round on
Ardcolumn Duke to take the Bahrain Pearl Stakes. With an early draw in a 17-strong jump-off, the
Nottinghamshire-based rider had to put the pressure on with a strong target time.
“He’s always competitive,” said Billy, who beat France’s Adeline Hecart (Question d’Orval) into second
place. “I knew if I put in a good time I’d be in with a good chance.”
The 11-year-old stallion has recently returned to competition having had some time off for semen collection.
His comeback began two weeks ago at Newark and Nottinghamshire County Show.
“He’s stepped up again here and I’ll be jumping him in the Alltech Grand Prix [for the Kingdom
of Bahrain Trophy] on Sunday,” said Billy, adding: “I’ve been coming to Royal Windsor Horse Show for
years. It has great facilities and a great atmosphere.”
The Manama Speed Stake proved a happy hunting ground for Laura Renwick, well known as a dangerous
rival against the clock. Riding the seven-year-old Ulievka de Breve, Britain’s leading lady rider took
and held the lead from fellow countryman Robert Smith aboard Candy Boy.
The day’s remaining international class, the Land Rover Stakes, culminated in a 13 horse jump-off.
The result was another victory for the home country with Danny McGlynn and Atletico Van D’Abelendreef
taking first place ahead of Harry Charles, son of Olympic Gold Medallist Peter Charles, and Vivaldi du Dom.
SHOWING: WIN FOR THE QUEEN
Watched under the eagle eye of a delighted owner, Her Majesty The Queen’s successful campaigner
Barber’s Shop, ridden by Katie Jerram, won the retraining of racehorses class having finished second
in the ladies hunters on the first day.
Newmarket-based Simon Charlesworth landed the cob and hack titles for the second year running,
the former with last years victor Fait Acobbli and the hack championship with the exciting novice
Mountstephen Showman.
Robert Walker, of Tarporley, Cheshire, continued his winning run to score two more victories today
when the cobs Randlestown Rolex and Starry Night headed their class to add to his three wins on the first day.
ENDURANCE: BAHRAIN CLINCH VICTORY
Three riders shared the honours at the third Royal Windsor Endurance 120km CEI2* competition today. First,
second and third places were awarded equally to His Highness Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain,
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Murbarak Al Khalifa of Bahrain and Raed Mahmood, also from Bahrain when they recorded
the same finish time of five hours 33 minutes and 11 seconds.In fourth position, with a time of 05:45:02 was
David Yeoman of Great Britain and fifth was Enora Boulenger of France in 06:00:10.
By the end of the day all horses were either safely back at the venue or already on their way home after a wonderful day’s sport.
Saturday Highlights
The highly anticipated CSI3* Kingdom of Bahrain Stakes for The King’s Cup kicks off the afternoon session
and is set to be a thrilling class. Once again there will be a feast of equine entertainment taking place
throughout Saturday with performances carrying on into the evening, including the Musical Ride of The
Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and the Musical Drive of The King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery.
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Note from Devon Horse Show Managers Peter Doubleday and David Distler
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| The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is quickly approaching, and with so many exciting events coming up, it is hard to pick just one to focus on.
The show begins Thursday, May 21 with Junior Weekend, featuring some of the top up-and-coming riders in the nation.
The belief at Devon is that, “The Tradition Continues,” and there is no better chance to see
that then when the Junior Hunters, Jumpers, and Equitation events take place. Many of them started in the Pony Hunters, and we hope to one day see them in our main events, including the 2015 Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon, and the USHJA International Hunter Derby.
The Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon on Thursday, May 28, will feature the stars of show jumping, and is a magical night for our horse show. It is made even more special when you see riders like McLain Ward, Beezie Madden or Lillie Keenan, who started their careers at the Devon Horse Show, now competing at the highest level of the sport.
The professional hunter divisions are also always special because they are the best in the country, and riders work all year to prepare for this event. The USHJA International Hunter Derby adds an extra flair, because it gives the riders the opportunity to showcase their hunters in a little different way, and it is always exciting for the audience.
Devon is not just a hunter/jumper event though, and another personal favorite of ours in the Four-In-Hand Coaching division. We have nine coaches and they are
from all over North America. We have to say, it’s pretty cool to see all nine in the arena at Devon.
It’s not just about competition at Devon either; it’s about recognizing all different aspects of the equestrian industry. We have a great variety of exhibitions this year, beginning with Rachel Jackson during the first weekend. The Shetland Pony racing are always huge on Sunday and Monday. The last three nights will feature carriage racing, which is a hybrid of combined driving, but it’s done in the ring against the clock with some hazards and some cones. The final Saturday we have a Dressage Quadrille, which we think the audience will really enjoy. And finally, Friday and Saturday nights the show will feature a special presentation by the Fralinger String Band.
There will be a lot happening during the ten days of the Devon Horse Show, but we are very excited for it to all come together and watch some of the best athletes in the nation compete in the historic Dixon Oval. Hope to see you soon!
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 Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Fast Facts
Young Devonaires Auction: The Young Devonaires will host their Annual Auction! Come check it out online at:www.devonhorseshow.org and during the show. Bid on stalls, a box for the Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon and so much more. Auction start date coming soon!
What:
The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is the longest running and largest outdoor multi-breed competition in the United States. With the grandeur of Philadelphia’s prestigious Main Line setting the stage, the event features a world-class field that annually ranks among the most prominent internationally. The event also includes the Country Fair that office world class shopping, rides and games for kids, multiple dining options and special entertainment events. When: Where: Prize List and Exhibitor Information: Stabling: Parking: Directions: From the Northeast From the South From the East From the West Mail: Devon Horse Show Office Devon Horse Show Entries Devon Country Fair Office Box Seating & Ticket Office Information: Information Booth: Vendors: Website: Charity Partner: Sponsorship Opportunities: Ring dimensions and footing: Management: Media Contact: |
Annabel Revers Takes Home the Blue in ASPCA Maclay at Kentucky Spring Classic
Lexington, KY – May 15, 2015 - Annabel Revers has become a familiar face in equitation ring, and today the
15-year-old rose to the top in a field of 29 entries, taking home the blue ribbon in the ASPCA Maclay Horsemanship
Class at the Kentucky Spring Classic.
The young talent from Weston, Massachusetts placed fourth last week, but came back today with Quax ready to win.
The pair impressed the judges with a smooth trip around Bobby Murphy’s course, which included an in-and-out to a
single on a bending line, rollbacks and a brush jump.
“I thought it was a great course, but I wasn’t sure how Quax was going to react to the jump at the end of the ring,”
Revers said. “He spooked a little bit, but it wasn’t enough to be noticeable. He was great, though. He turns so well
and maintains a really nice rhythm around the whole course.”
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| Annabel Revers and Quax |
Revers’ equitation also stood out on the flat, where the judges asked the riders to show at the walk, working
trot, sitting trot and canter. The pair rode away with the win, continuing on the path to Regionals, which
Revers has already qualified for.
Coming in second place behind Revers and Quax were Sophie Simpson and Clifford, an entry from
Blue Hill Farm LLC of Wellington, Florida.
Although 16-year-old Simpson competes regularly in the equitation ring, her horse Clifford is
brand new, doing the Maclay for only the second time today.
“Clifford is a really green horse; he’s only 8,” Simpson said. “He’s just starting equitation, but he
was awesome. I thought that for a horse’s second time going around the Maclay, the course was
spooky enough with the brush jump and the wall, but I knew he was going to be really good.
He’s really straightforward and really brave, so I was really happy with him. He handled everything very well.”
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Simpson has also qualified for Regionals and is looking forward to competing there, with her
sights set on eventually qualifying for Finals.
“I’m hoping everything goes well, and we can continue to Finals,” Simpson commented.
“It would be a heartbreak if it didn’t, but I’m excited for both.”
Third place went to Martha Ingram and Tenacious, owned by John and Stephanie Ingram from
Nashville, Tennessee. Helen Voss and Mark Bone’s Cashmere took the fourth-place spot, with fifth
place going to Elizabeth Bailey and her horse Acido 7. Rounding out the top six were Anna Bremermann
and her horse Pretentious K.
Up next at the Kentucky Spring Classic is “Derby Day,” with the $5,000 Hallway Feeds
USHJA National Hunter Derby taking center stage.
For more information on Kentucky Horse Shows LLC and the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows,
please visit www.kentuckyhorseshows.com.
KENTUCKY HORSE SHOWS 2015 HORSE SHOW SERIES FAST FACTS
Events: 2015 Kentucky Spring Horse Shows
What:
The Kentucky Horse Shows 2015 series includes two weeks of top hunter/jumper competitions
during the month of May. The Kentucky Horse Show Series is the host of the Hagyard Challenge
Series and Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series.
Where:
Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY, site of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™.
Home to the United States Equestrian Federation.
When:
KENTUCKY SPRING HORSE SHOW – May 6-10, 2015
$34,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic CSI2*
$85,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix CSI2*
$25,000 Bluegrass Classic
$25,000 U25 Classic
$15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby
$5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby
WCHR Recognized Hunter Competition
KENTUCKY SPRING CLASSIC – May 13-17, 2015
$34,000 Welcome Speed CSI3*
$34,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic CSI3*
$127,000 Hollow Creek Farm Grand Prix CSI3*
$50,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix
$20,000 Bluegrass Classic
$5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby
Sponsors:
A special thanks to the generous sponsors of the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows: Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Hallway Feeds, Hollow Creek Farm, Audi of Lexington, Sleepy P Ranch, CWD, Farm Vet, Dietrich Insurance, Brooke USA, Take2 Thoroughbred Program and the Official Hotel The Clarion
Hours:
8am – 5pm daily
Parking:
Horse Show Exhibitors may purchase a weekly parking pass at the main Horse Park entrance for $15.00. Dogs are permitted at the Kentucky Horse Park on a leash.
Directions:
The Kentucky Horse Park is located 8 miles northeast of Lexington, Kentucky at Exit 120 on Interstate 75.
Information:
Before Show – (859) 233-0492, Email: hakshows@earthlink.net
During Show – Telephone: (859) 254-3343, Fax: (859) 231-6097
Stabling – Email Tom Blankenship at tomblank@bellsouth.net
Stable office – Before Show: (843) 269-4737, During Show: (859) 255-0605
Prize List Advertising – Email Cindy Bozan atcindy@kentuckyhorseshows.com or call (859) 608-3709
Vendors – Email Cindy Bozan at cindy@kentuckyhorseshows.com or call (859) 608-3709
Shownet - www.shownet.biz
Website: www.kentuckyhorseshows.com
Shopping:
Vendors offering equestrian equipment, apparel, jewelry and home furnishings are located adjacent to the Stonelea Ring.
Hotels:
CLARION HOTEL (http://www.clarionhotellex.com) (Formerly Holiday Inn North) – 859-233-0512 – Approximately 4 miles (OFFICIAL HOTEL)
Discover the place where elegant comfort in an ideal location meets excellent service and affordability. At the Clarion Hotel Lexington, you’ll find well-appointed accommodations with options of double/doubles, double queens, king rooms or suites, exceptional amenities such as our free hot breakfast buffet, and Southern hospitality at its finest. The best hotel for Keeneland – Located in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region-home of the Kentucky Horse Park, the Lexington Convention Center, University of Kentucky, and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail- our Lexington hotel is on Newtown Pike at Exit 115 on I-75, close to all the big attractions, and is the perfect place to stay whether you’re here to get down to business or have some fun. Best of all, bring your furry friends for any trip because the Clarion Hotel in Lexington is also pet-friendly.
CAMPGROUND RESERVATIONS:
Reservations may not be made through the Horse Show office. To reserve a campsite at the Kentucky Horse Park for any of the horse shows, please call the Campground store at (800) 370-6416 or 859-259-4157 or email Ryan McGaughey at Ryan.mcgaughey@ky.gov. Be specific as to the show name and the dates you wish to stay. Check-in time is 2:00 p.m. and checkout is 12:00 noon. You must make arrangements with the Campground store if you plan to arrive earlier than 2:00 p.m. or stay later than 12:00 noon. Vehicles that are not removed from a campsite by check-out time will be towed.
Management:
Kentucky Horse Shows, LLC
P. O. Box 11428
Lexington, KY 40575-1428
859-233-0492 (phone)
859-233-0495 (fax)
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