Lexington, KY – August 1, 2025 – It was all about the Junior Hunters in the Stonelea Ring as riders showcased their mounts during the Kentucky Summer Classic at the Kentucky Horse Park. As the divisions closed out the day, Ava Barnes and Valentino were awarded the Grand Junior Hunter Championship, presented by Hagyard Equine…
Lexington, KY – July 31, 2025 – A field of top athletes gathered at the Rolex Stadium on Friday morning to compete in the $25,000 Kentucky Summer Classic, part of the Kentucky Summer Horse Show Series presented by Rood and Riddle at the Kentucky Horse Park. Following the first round of competition, five combinations returned…
Lexington, KY – July 30, 2025 – The professional hunter divisions kicked off the week as the Kentucky Summer Classic got underway at the Kentucky Horse Park. The best of the best proved to be Vivian Yowan with Partridge Hill Equestrian’s talented mount Say When. After earning the Green 3’9”/High Performance Hunter division’s championship prize,…
Lexington, KY – July 27, 2025 – Hunter action continued on Sunday during the Kentucky Summer Horse Show as professional and junior/amateur riders gathered to compete in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby in the Stonelea Ring at the Kentucky Horse Park. Michael Desiderio had a dominating performance during the highlight event, claiming the top…
Lexington, KY – July 26, 2025 – It was all about speed and accuracy on Saturday night during the $50,000 Rood and Riddle Kentucky Grand Prix. A huge crowd gathered at the Rolex Stadium during the highlight event, which was also a part of the Kentucky Horse Park’s annual “Hats Off Day.” A talented field…
Lexington, KY – July 25, 2025 – Top riders gathered at the Stonlea Ring on Friday afternoon during the Kentucky Summer Horse Show to showcase their equitation skills in the ASPCA Maclay Horsemanship class. Following the over fences and flat phases, it was Ava Barnes and Valentino who earned the day’s top prize. Katherine Mercer…
Lexington, KY – July 24, 2025 – The action is just starting to heat up at the Kentucky Summer Horse Shows, presented by Rood and Riddle, as top athletes gathered at the Rolex Stadium for the first highlight event of the week. They were all vying for the top spot in the $25,000 Kentucky Summer…
Lexington, KY – July 24, 2025 – Kentucky Horse Shows, LLC, was thrilled to welcome professional hunter riders back to the Kentucky Horse Park this week. Preparing for the 2025 Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship, Hayley Barnhill and Axel had a dominating performance in the combined Green 3’9”/High Performance Hunter division during the Kentucky…
Lexington, KY – May 18, 2025 – Show Jumping action came to a close on Sunday afternoon at the Kentucky Spring Classic as Cathleen Driscoll and Jecibelle claimed the victory in the $35,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix, presented by Sterling Equestrian and Forest Hill. They led the way with a brilliant double clear to finish, just…
Lexington, KY – May 17, 2025 – Luis Pedro Biraben and Chacco Bumpy ruled the ring as international show jumping action at the Kentucky Horse Park concluded on Saturday with the $125,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix CSI3*, presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute during the Kentucky Spring Classic. In a speedy jump-off that came…