Held at the renowned Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, the Kentucky Summer Horse Show will include the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Classic, the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic, and the $40,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix, sponsored by Audi of Lexington. The Hagyard Lexington Classic will take place on July 28, and both the National Hunter Classic and Kentucky Summer Grand Prix will occur on July 31.
In addition to the Kentucky Summer Horse Show, the Kentucky Summer Horse Show Series features three other 'AA' shows: the Kentucky Summer Classic, held August 3-7, 2011, the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show, held August 17-21, 2011, and the Kentucky Hunter Jumper Association (KHJA) Horse Show, held August 24-28, 2011. All shows are hosted by Kentucky Horse Shows LLC, and will serve as qualifying events for the Washington International Championships and the North American League Finals.
The nations top horse and rider combinations will then competed during the Kentucky Summer Classic, which will feature the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic on August 4, as well as the $50,000 Rood & Riddle Grand Prix on August 6.
The Bluegrass Festival Horse Show includes the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic on August 19 and the $40,000 Bluegrass Festival Grand Prix on August 21. The $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals will also take place at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show, offering spectators the opportunity to see the countries top hunters in action on August 19 and 20.
During the fourth week of this dynamic series, the KHJA Horse Show includes the $10,000 Hagyard Welcome Stake on August 26, the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Classic on August 27, and the $30,000 KHJA Grand Prix on August 28.
All of the events within the Hagyard Challenge Series will allow riders to garner points towards the coveted $45,000 Leading Rider Award. Following completion of the seven-class series, the rider with the most points will take home this illustrious honor in September at the Kentucky National Horse Show, also in Lexington.
Adding to the Kentucky Horse Park's impressive summer calendar, the North American Junior and Young Riders Championships will be held concurrently with the Kentucky Summer Horse Show, July 27-31. In addition, the USEF Pony Finals will be held at the venue August 9-14. All of the exciting events in the Kentucky Summer Horse Show Series will be held at the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park. Blending world-class competition with all that the local Lexington area has to offer, the park provides top-notch stabling, multiple exercise rings, plenty of spacious areas for riding, and miles of scenic trails.
For more information about the Kentucky Summer Horse Show Series or to download prize lists, please go to www.kentuckyhorseshows.com.
KENTUCKY HORSE SHOW LLC's 2011 HORSE SHOW SERIES FAST FACTS
Events:
Kentucky Summer Horse Shows, USEF National Pony Finals, Bluegrass Festival Horse Show and KHJA Horse Show, North American Junior Young Rider Championships, and the 2011 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals.
What:
The Kentucky Horse Show LLC's 2011 series includes four weeks of top competition throughout the summer. 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 Award.
Where:
Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY, site of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™. Home to the United States Equestrian Federation.
When:
KENTUCKY SUMMER HORSE SHOW - July 27 - 31, 2011
$25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic
$2,500 USHJA National Hunter Classic
$40,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix
WCHR recognized hunter competition
North American Junior Young Rider Championships - July 27 - 31, 2011
KENTUCKY SUMMER CLASSIC - August 3 - 7, 2011
$25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic
$50,000 Rood & Riddle Kentucky Grand Prix
2011 USEF PONY FINALS - August 9 - 14, 2011
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL HORSE SHOW - August 17 - 21, 2011
$100,000 2011 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals
$25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic
$40,000 Bluegrass Festival Grand Prix
KHJA HORSE SHOW - August 24 - 28, 2011
$10,000 Hagyard Welcome Stake
$2,500 USHJA National Hunter Classic
$30,000 KHJA Grand Prix
Hours:
8am - 5pm 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
Ring Dimensions/Specs:
The Stonelea Ring, Murphy Ring, Walnut Ring, Stonelea/Murphy Schooling Ring, the Alltech Arena and the Rolex Stadium have Otto Sport footing consisting of fine sand and synthetic fibre on pvc mats. The Claiborne, Annex, and Covered Arena (old) rings' footing consists of a sand cushion on limestone base. The dimensions of the competition areas are as follows:
Stonelea: 140'x 280', Murphy: 135'x 280', Stonelea and Murphy Schooling: 110'x 400'
Walnut: 300'x 370', Claiborne: 140'x 270', Annex 130'x 250', Covered Arena: 145'x 285' Rolex Stadium: 360' x 384', Alltech Arena: 132' x 265'
Shopping:
Vendors offering equestrian equipment, apparel, jewelry and home furnishings are located adjacent to the Stonelea Ring.
Hotels:
CLARION HOTEL (Formerly Holiday Inn North) - 859-233-0512 - Approximately 4 miles (OFFICIAL HOTEL)
FOUR POINTS SHERATON - 859-259-1311 - Approximately 4 miles
LA QUINTA - 859-231-7551 - Approximately 4 miles
KNIGHTS INN - 859-231-0232 - Approximately 4 miles
EMBASSY SUITES - 859-455-5000 - Approximately 4 miles
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BY MARRIOTT - 859 -977-5870 - Approximately 4 miles
MARRIOT GRIFFIN GATE - 859-231-5100 - Approximately 4 miles
RESIDENCE INN - 859-231-6191 - Approximately 5 miles
COURTYARD BY MARRIOT - 859-253-4646 - Approximately 5 miles
CANDLEWOOD SUITES -877-660-8543 - Approximately 6 miles
RAMADA INN - 859-299-1261 - Approximately 6 miles
RED ROOF INN - 859-293-2626 - Approximately 6 miles
HAMPTON INN - 502-867-4888 - Approximately 6 miles
SUPER EIGHT - 502-863-4888 - Approximately 6 miles
MICROTEL INN & SUITES - 502-868-8000 - Approximately 6 miles
HOLIDAY INN GEORGETOWN - 502-570-0220 - Approximately 6 miles
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 email Christy Combs at [email protected]. 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 come earlier than 2:00 p.m. or stay later than 12:00 noon. Vehicles will be towed that are not removed from a campsite by check-out time.
Management:
Kentucky Horse Shows, LLC
P. O. Box 11428
Lexington, KY 40575-1428
859-233-0492 (phone)
859-233-0495 (fax)
email: [email protected]
website: www.kentuckyhorseshows.com
Media Contact:
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12230 Forest Hill Blvd.
Suite 214
Wellington, FL 33414
561-753-3389 (phone)
561-753-3386 (fax)
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www.phelpsmediagroup.com
Kentucky Summer Horse Shows Kick Off Wednesday, July 27, 2011
by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Jul 25, 2011, 10:44 AM
Hunt Tosh and Lone Star won the 2010 $100,000 Chronicle of the Horse/USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals (Photo: Rebecca Walton/PMG).