The Kentucky Spring Horse Show will highlight hunter activity with the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, which will be held Saturday, May 14, in the Rolex Stadium. The show will also mark the start of the Hagyard Challenge Series, beginning with the $30,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic, CSI 2*. The Hagyard Challenge Series consists of seven grand prix classes held during the 2011 show series at the Kentucky Horse Park. Following the final Hagyard event the Hagyard Leading Rider Bonus will be awarded to the year's top rider for their effort throughout the year. The first week will wrap-up with the $55,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix, on May 15 in the Rolex Stadium.
The second week of competition, the Kentucky Spring Classic, will be a World Championship Hunter Rider event. Riders will have the opportunity to compete for valuable points in a variety of hunter divisions featuring excellent prize money. The WCHR is an awards program started by the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation and now carried forward by USHJA. The awards are presented, on both a national and regional level, to Pony, Junior, Amateur, Professional, Adult and Children's hunter riders who accumulate the most points at WCHR designated horse shows throughout the year.
During the Kentucky Spring Classic, the show jumping highlights will include the $30,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic, CSI 2* on Thursday, May 19, and the $55,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix, CSI 2* sponsored by Audi of Lexington on Saturday, May 21.
While competing at the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows, exhibitors and their families can also explore downtown Lexington, which features fine dining and shopping. The beautiful Lexington area offers numerous hotel accommodations near the horse show facilities and the main downtown area.
For more information about Kentucky Horse Shows, LLC, in 2011, please go to www.kentuckyhorseshows.com.
KENTUCKY HORSE SHOW LLC's 2011 HORSE SHOW SERIES FAST FACTS
What:
The Kentucky Horse Show LLC's 2011 series includes two weeks of top competition during the month of May. These premier hunter/jumper competitions feature a USEF 5* Jumper Rating and a "AA" Hunter rating. The Kentucky Horse Show Series is the host of the Hagyard Challenge Series with seven grand prix competitions that culminate with a Leading Rider Bonus.
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 11-15, 2011
$30,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic
$55,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix
$15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby
KENTUCKY SPRING CLASSIC - May 18-22, 2011
$30,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic
$55,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix sponsored by Audi of Lexington
WCHR recognized hunter competition
Sponsors:
A special thanks to the generous sponsors of the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows: Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Audi of Lexington, Johnson Horse Transportation, Farm Vet, and Dietrich Insurance.
Hours:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Parking:
Horse Show Exhibitors may purchase a weekly parking pass at the main Horse Park entrance for $5.00. 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: [email protected]
During Show - Telephone: (859) 254-3343, Fax: (859) 231-6097
Stabling - Email Tom Blankenship at [email protected]
Stable office - Before Show: (843) 269-4737, During Show: (859) 255-0605
Prize List Advertising - Email Cindy Bozan at [email protected] or call (859) 608-3709
Vendors - Email Cindy Bozan at [email protected] or call (859) 608-3709
Shownet - www.shownet.biz
Website: www.kentuckyhorseshows.com
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