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Quentin Judge and HH Sandor Win 1.45m Open Jumpers at Kentucky Spring Classic

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/18/2011 9:11:29 AM

Quentin Judge and HH Sandor won the 1.45m Open Jumper class at the Kentucky Spring Classic (Photo by Rebecca Walton/PMG). Lexington, KY - It was another day of chilly temperatures and rainy skies to kick off the Kentucky Spring Classic at the Kentucky Horse Park. This afternoon, the Rolex Stadium hosted the 1.45m Open Jumper class and the 1.40m Open Jumper class. Quentin Judge took home top honors in the 1.45m Open Jumper class with HH Sandor after completing the fastest double clear effort....

Scott Stewart Commands the Green Conformation Hunters Aboard Empire at the Kentucky Spring Classic

by Holly Whiteman for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/18/2011 9:00:11 AM

Scott Stewart and Empire at the Kentucky Spring Classic (Photo by Heather Bellock). Lexington, KY - It was a dreary first day at the Kentucky Spring Classic, but that's not keeping the competitors from boasting the beautiful courses here at the Kentucky Horse Park. Today, the Kentucky Spring Classic kicked off with the second week of the Kentucky Spring Series. This week features World Champion Hunter Rider Week. Riders will have the opportunity to earn quality points in various hunter...

Kent Farrington and Uceko Prevail in $55,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix at Kentucky Spring Horse Show

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/16/2011 8:49:57 AM

Kent Farrington and Uceko won the $55,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show (Photo by Rebecca Walton/PMG). Lexington, KY - The rain continued to come down at the Kentucky Horse Park today, but 30 riders still turned out to compete during the $55,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix, sponsored by Audi of Lexington, at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show. Eight horse and rider combinations were able to advance to the jump-off in the Rolex Stadium, and five of those entries left the ring...

Taylor Ann Adams and Eastwood Earn Championship at Kentucky Spring Horse Show

by Elizabeth Uffelman for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/15/2011 4:54:15 PM

Taylor Ann Adams and Eastwood at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show. (Photo by Holly Whiteman/ PMG). Lexington KY - The first week of the Kentucky Spring Horse Show wrapped up the first week of a two-week long, horse show event. On Wednesday, May 18, the series will pick up again with the Kentucky Spring Classic. Riders and spectators experienced summer-like weather conditions throughout most of the show with a touch of rain putting only a slight damper on the last two days. The Junior Hunter...

Top Tricolors for Derbydown and Louise Serio at Lexington Spring Premiere

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/14/2011 9:55:00 AM

Louise Serio and Rock On earned the First Year Green Working Hunter Championship at the Lexington Spring Premiere (pictured at WEF). (Photo by Heather Bellock/PMG). Lexington, VA - It was an excellent week for the horses and riders of Derbydown during the Lexington Spring Premiere, held April 27 - May 1, 2011, at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA. The talented group took home three tricolor ribbons and multiple winning results after successfully competing in the show's challenging...

$20,000 Bluegrass Classic Victory Goes to Kent Farrington and Calvin Vanhet Wuttensenfof at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/14/2011 9:50:12 AM

Kent Farrington and Calvin Vanhet Wuttensenfof won the $20,000 Bluegrass Classic at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show. (Photo by Rebecca Walton/PMG). Lexington, KY - Rainy skies greeted exhibitors this Saturday at the Kentucky Horse Park during the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows, but that did not slow down the jumper action in the Rolex Stadium. The competition kicked off at 8 a.m. with the $20,000 Bluegrass Classic. At the end of the seven horse jump-off, it was Kent Farrington and Calvin Vanhet...

Hector Florentino and Ultimo Soar to Victory in $30,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at Kentucky Spring Horse Show

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/12/2011 3:00:14 PM

Hector Florentino and Ultimo won the $30,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show. (Photo by Rebecca Walton/PMG). Lexington, KY - It was an exciting night for the first grand prix event in the Hagyard Challenge Series at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show. Thirty-seven horse and rider combinations gathered at the Rolex Stadium in the Kentucky Horse Park to compete for the winning title during the $30,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic. Eight horses advanced to the jump-off, and it...

High Performance Hunter Championship Goes to Louise Serio and Do Tell at Kentucky Spring Horse Show

by Elizabeth Uffelman for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/12/2011 1:00:00 PM

Louise Serio and Do Tell earned the High Perofrmance Hunter Championship at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show (Photo by Holly Whiteman/PMG). Lexington, KY - It was another beautiful day at the Stonelea Ring for horses and riders showing during the first week of the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows at the Kentucky Horse Park. On this summer-like day, competitors showcased their talents, leading up to the championship and reserve championship prize in the professional hunter divisions, presented later in...

Brian Walker and Garfield Victorious in High Performance Hunters at Kentucky Spring Horse Show

by Elizabeth Uffelman for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/12/2011 12:10:20 PM

Lexington, KY - Today marked the beginning of what promises to be an exciting first week at Kentucky Spring Horse Show. Riders showcased their horses under beautiful weather at the Kentucky Horse Park's Stonelea Ring during the Professional Hunter divisions. The hunter competition will continue through Sunday, and will pick-up again next week during the Kentucky Spring Classic. Brian Walker and Garfield were victorious in the High Performance Hunters at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show (Photo...

Charlotte Jacobs Dominates St. Clements Horse Show in Saratoga

by Alyson Sanderford for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/11/2011 10:24:27 PM

Charlotte Jacobs and Bring It On (Photo by Heather Bellock for Phelps Media Group). East Aurora, NY - Junior rider Charlotte Jacobs had an impressive weekend as she competed in Saratoga, NY, during the first week of the St. Clements Horse Show. Jacobs, who has just returned from a successful trip to the European Youngsters Cup Competition in Leipzig, Germany, had an extremely successful first show back in the United States. Throughout the week, Jacobs was awarded various winning titles,...