Lexington, Ky. – Aug 6, 2021 – World-class jumper competition continued Friday at the Kentucky Summer Classic, attracting competitors to the Rolex Stadium for the Medium Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumpers. In the single-round speed class, athletes had one chance to showcase their precision and agility. In the end, John Angus and Stephanie Angus’ W. Tonix Hero proved…
Lexington, Ky. – August 5, 2021 – Thirty-seven contenders took to the Rolex Stadium Thursday night to vie for the lion’s share of the prize in the $25,000 Kentucky Summer Classic Grand Prix. The first of two big-money classes to be held during the Kentucky Summer Classic, the horse-and-rider duos battled it out during a…
Lexington, Ky. – Aug 5, 2021 – Ponies took to the Claiborne Ring at the Kentucky Horse Park show grounds on Thursday afternoon where large ponies competed for the victory in the USEF Large Pony Medal. Jole Kosloske and Chic In Time emerged victorious, while Claire Marie Diamond rode Stoneledge Special Request to second place…
Lexington, Ky. – August 4, 2021 – Thoroughbreds were the stars of the show on Wednesday afternoon taking the spotlight in the Claiborne ring on the second day of competition at the Kentucky Summer Classic. Eager to showcase their versatility outside of the racetrack, the mounts and their respective riders vied for the $500 TAKE2…
Lexington, Ky. – Aug 4, 2021 – The 6-Year-Old Jumper class took place in the Rolex Stadium Wednesday afternoon during day two of the Kentucky Summer Classic. These special classes allow riders the opportunity to expose their up-and-coming jumper prospects to the sport of show jumping in a formal setting. The courses are specifically designed…
Lexington, KY – Aug 3, 2021 – Young horses were the focal point of the Rolex Stadium on the opening day of the Kentucky Summer Classic on Tuesday, August 3. Top up-and-coming mounts took to the expansive ring for the 7-Year-Old Jumpers in hopes of proving their training and maturity to top the podium. Of…
Lexington, KY – Aug 3, 2021 – The Kentucky Summer Classic kicked off on a brisk Tuesday morning as Green hunters took to the Stonelea Ring in hopes of claiming the first of several big-money classes in the hunters this week. Vivian Yowan and After Hours rode with redemption, taking home the win in the…
Lexington, Ky. – Aug. 1, 2021 – Competition at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show came to a conclusion Sunday evening with the featured hunter class of the week, the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby. A total of 41 junior, amateur, and professional athletes took to the derby ring in hopes of claiming World Championship Hunter…
Lexington, Ky. – Aug 1, 2021 – Show jumping focus shifted to amateur-owner and junior show jumping competitors in the Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show Sunday afternoon. The Show Jumping Hall of Fame (SJHOF) Classics took center stage in the arena to wrap up the week’s competition. In the end, it was…
Lexington, Ky. – July 31, 2021 – The feature event of the Kentucky Summer Horse Show, the $50,000 Rood & Riddle Grand Prix, was held Saturday evening in the Rolex Stadium with an enthusiastic crowd excited to cheer on the field of competitors during the Kentucky Horse Park’s Hats Off Day. Eleven horses advanced to…