Lexington, KY - Kentucky Horse Shows LLC, is pleased to announce that the hunter/jumper competition's prize list is currently available online for the 2012 Kentucky Summer Series. The prize list and entry blank are posted at www.kentuckyhorseshows.com.
The Kentucky Summer Series will kick off with the Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC), presented by Gotham North, scheduled for July 17-22, 2012 at the Kentucky Horse Park. The NAJYRC is the premier equestrian competition in North America for young equestrians.
The east coast U.S. Junior Hunter Championship will follow on July 24-25,running concurrently with the Kentucky Summer Horse Show. Last year's champion was Lillie Keenan aboard Donald Stewart's Confidential, and once again this national championship will attract the very best Junior Hunters. In addition, the USHJA/Essex Classics Hunterdon Cup Equitation Classic will be held July 25,2012.
The Kentucky Summer Horse Show is scheduled for July 25-29 and will include the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby sponsored by Hallway Feeds one of the six event Hallway Feeds series which will provide a $10,00 Bonus to the leading professional rider and $2500 each to the leading Amateur and Junior riders. Jumper highlights for the Kentucky Summer Horse Show include the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic on Thursday, July 26, the $40,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix on Saturday, July 28, and the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior and Amateur Owner Jumper Classics on Sunday, July 29. The Hagyard Lexington Classic is part of a seven-class series, culminating with a $50,000 Leading Riding Award.
Through out the summer, the Kentucky Summer Series will feature the SSG Riding Gloves 'Go Clean for the Green' promotion, offering $30,000 in bonus money. Riders wearing the SSG 'Digital' Riding Gloves with the SSG horse head logo clearly visible during all rounds of competition in designated events are eligible for the bonus.
The series will continue with the Kentucky Summer Classic held July 31-August 5. The $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic will be held on Thursday, August 2, and on Saturday, August 4, riders will compete under the lights in the Rolex Stadium in the $50,000 Rood and Riddle Grand Prix. The $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby will also return on Saturday, August 4.
The USEF Pony Finals will be held as usual at the Kentucky Horse Park August 7 - 12. More than 600 ponies who have qualified throughout the preceding year will compete for awards in Green and Regular pony sections, pony jumpers and the Pony Medal Finals.
The third show of the Kentucky Summer Series, the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show is a WCHR Member event, where riders can earn points towards year-end awards. The $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals will return to Rolex Stadium, August 17-18. Jumper highlights include the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic on Friday , August 17 and the $40,000 Bluegrass Festival Grand Prix and Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classics on Sunday, August 19.
Wrapping up the summer season will be the KHJA Horse Show held August 22- 26, 2012. The $10,000 Hagyard Welcome Stake will run Friday, August 24, and will be followed on Sunday, August 26, by the $30,000 KHJA Grand Prix and the Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classics. The KHJA Horse Show will also host the final event of the Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby and the presentation of the leading rider awards.
While competing at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show Series, 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 the Kentucky Summer Series, please check the prize list on www.kentuckyhorseshows.com.