Jumper Action Returns to Rolex Stadium During Kentucky Summer Series
Lexington, KY – July 7, 2015 –The country’s top jumper riders will be returning to the Kentucky Horse Park to compete for top prizes during the 2015 Kentucky Summer Series. The series features four weeks of quality hunter/jumper events hosted by Kentucky Horse Shows LLC. The prize list and entry forms are posted at www.kentuckyhorseshows.com.
The first highlight will be during the Kentucky Summer Horse Show, which takes place July 22-26. Thursday’s $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic is part of the Hagyard Challenge Series, which features seven classes culminating with a $50,000 Leading Riding Award. There is also a $10,000 prize for the reserve champion, and new this year, Brook Ledge Horse Transport will be awarding a $1000 shipping voucher to the Leading Rider and a $500 shipping voucher to the Reserve Champion Leading Rider.
During the Kentucky Summer Horse Show, the $50,000 Rood & Riddle Kentucky Grand Prix will also take center stage in the Rolex Stadium. The newest addition to the line-up is the $25,000 Under 25 Grand Prix, held after the $20,000 Bluegrass Classic on Sunday, July 26.
The series will continue with the Kentucky Summer Classic held July 28-August 2. The $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic is scheduled for Thursday, July 30. On Saturday, August 1, riders will compete under the lights in the Rolex Stadium in the $50,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix, sponsored by GGT Footings.
The third show of the Kentucky Summer Series is the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show, with jumper highlights that include the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic and the $40,000 Bluegrass Festival Grand Prix, sponsored by Audi of Lexington. The final week of competition is the KHJA Horse Show August 19-23, 2015, featuring the $10,000 Hagyard Welcome Stake and the $30,000 KHJA Grand Prix.
For more information about the Kentucky Summer Series, please visit http://www.kentuckyhorseshows.
KENTUCKY HORSE SHOWS 2015 HORSE SHOW SERIES FAST FACTS
Events
Kentucky Summer Horse Shows, USEF National Pony Finals, Bluegrass
Festival Horse Show and KHJA Horse Show, and the 2015 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals and the Pre Green Incentive Championship.
What
The Kentucky Horse Show LLC’s 2015 series includes five weeks of top competition throughout the summer. These premier hunter/jumper competitions host the Hagyard Challenge Series with seven grand prix competitions that culminate with a Leading Rider Award, as well as the Hallway Feeds National Derby Series.
Where
Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY, site of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™. Home to the United States Equestrian Federation.
When
NORTH AMERICAN JUNIOR & YOUNG RIDER CHAMPIONSHIPS – July 14-19, 2015
KENTUCKY SUMMER HORSE SHOW – July 22- 26, 2015
$25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic
$25,000 Under 25 Grand Prix
$50,000 Rood & Riddle Kentucky Grand Prix
$5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby
KENTUCKY SUMMER CLASSIC – July 28- August 2, 2015
$25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic
$50,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix sponsored by GGT Footings
$5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby
2015 USEF PONY FINALS – August 4-9, 2015
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL HORSE SHOW – August 11-16, 2015
USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship
USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Championship
$25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic
$40,000 Bluegrass Festival Grand Prix sponsored by Audi of Lexington
$5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby
WCHR Member Event
KHJA HORSE SHOW – August 19-23, 2015
$10,000 Hagyard Welcome Stake
$30,000 KHJA Grand Prix
$5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby
Sponsors
A special thanks to the generous sponsors of the Kentucky Summer Series: Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Hallway Feeds, Hollow Creek Farm, GGT Footing, Rood and Riddle, Visse Wedell, Audi of Lexington, Sleepy P Ranch, CWD, Farm Vet, Dietrich Insurance, Take2 Thoroughbred Program, and the Official Hotel The Clarion
Hours
8am – 5pm daily
Parking
Horse Show Exhibitors may purchase a weekly parking pass at the main Horse Park entrance for $15.00. 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: hakshows@earthlink.net
During Show – Telephone: (859) 281-7979, Fax: (859) 231-6097
Stabling – Pat Duncan (503) 510-8797
Stable office – Before Show: (503) 510-8797
During Show: (859) 255-0605
Prize List Advertising – Email Cindy Bozan at cindy@kentuckyhorseshows.com
Vendors – Email Cindy Bozan at cindy@kentuckyhorseshows.com
Shownet – www.shownet.biz
Website: www.kentuckyhorseshows.com
Source: Press release
