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Ashlee Bond and Cadett 7 Capture $32,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/18/2012 9:00:36 AM

Ashlee Bond and Cadett 7 won the $32,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at the Kentucky Spring Classic (Rebecca Walton/PMG) Lexington, KY - It was another speedy night at the Kentucky Horse Park, as six double-clear finishers raced for the top prize in the $32,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic during the Kentucky Spring Classic. Proving that they are quickly reaching top form once again, veteran duo Ashlee Bond and Cadett 7 galloped over the short track in 38.54 seconds with all the fences in place to...

2012 Hagyard Challenge Series to Feature Thoroughbred Award

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/17/2012 3:56:00 PM

Lexington, KY - Kentucky Horse Shows, LLC, is pleased to announce that the 2012 Hagyard Challenge Series will feature a high point Thoroughbred Award. The Hagyard Challenge Series consists of seven grand prix classes to be held during the 2012 show series at the Kentucky Horse Park. Following the final event, a $10,000 prize will be presented to the high point Thoroughbred participating in the Series. To be eligible for the Thoroughbred award, horses must be registered with the Jockey Club or...

Reed Kessler and Ligist Earn 1.45m Open Jumper Blue at Kentucky Spring Classic

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/17/2012 8:57:59 AM

Reed Kessler and Ligist won the 1.45m Open Jumper class at the Kentucky Spring Classic (Rebecca Walton/PMG). Lexington, KY - Sunny skies greeted the exhibitors as they kicked-off the Kentucky Spring Classic in the Rolex Stadium of the Kentucky Horse Park. Once again it was Reed Kessler at the top of the leader board as she piloted Ligist to the only double clear effort in today's 1.45m Open Jumper class to earn the blue ribbon prize. Earlier in the day, Andre Rodriguez and Remonta Eden sped...

Louise Serio Leads Hallway Feeds National Hunter Derby Series

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/16/2012 2:21:00 PM

Louise Serio and Corvine win the lead off $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show. (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Lexington, KY - The Kentucky Spring Horse Shows began on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, and one of the highlight events was the kick-off of the 2012 $45,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series, sponsored by Hallway Feeds. The Hallway Feeds Series consists of six national hunter derby events to be held during the 2012...

Reed Kessler and Onisha Demonstrate Power and Speed at Kentucky Spring Horse Show

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/11/2012 8:51:25 AM

Reed Kessler and Onisha won the 1.40m Open Jumper Power and Speed at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show. (Rebecca Walton/PMG) Lexington, KY - It was a great day for the team from Plain Bay Farm as student Reed Kessler won the 1.40m Open Jumper class, and trainer Katie Prudent placed second, as well as claiming her own victory in the 1.35m Open Jumpers. In the 1.40m Power and Speed event at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show, Kessler piloted her talented mount Onisha to the blue ribbon prize with quick...

Hector Florentino and Ultimo Speed to Victory in $35,000 Welcome Cup at Kentucky Spring Horse Show

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/9/2012 10:59:14 PM

Hector Florentino and Ultimo won the $35,000 Welcome Cup at the 2012 Kentucky Spring Horse Show. (Rebecca Walton/PMG) Lexington, KY - Speed was the name of the game during the first day of the Kentucky Spring Horse Show, and the Dominican Republic's Hector Florentino had it with Ultimo. The pair dominated the $35,000 Welcome Cup, clocking in at a speedy 67.530 seconds, which earned the blue ribbon prize during the speed event. Ashlee Bond stepped up to place second with her veteran mount...

Final Call for Media Credential Applications: 2012 USEF Dressage Festival of Champions and USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship

by USEF Communications Department | 5/2/2012 1:48:13 PM

Lexington, KY - The 2012 USEF Dressage Festival of Champions and USEF Dressage Selection Trial for the 2012 Olympic Games will take place June 8-10 and 13-17, 2012 at the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, NJ. The competition will play host to several championship divisions. On June 8-10, riders will contest the National Pony Rider, National Junior, National Young Rider and National Grand Prix/Olympic Games Selection Trials Part I divisions. The National Young Adult "Brentina Cup",...

Thoroughbred Horse Show Association Completes First Show Exclusively for Thoroughbreds

by Thoroughbred Horse Show Association | 4/23/2012 2:50:39 PM

Participating in the Thoroughbred Horse Shows Association's “War Horse” in-hand class during the April 14 show at the Kentucky Horse Park were (from left) Red Zipper, a 9-year-old stakes-winning gelding by City Zip who earned $303,935, with Michelle Parish; Prayer Service, a 10-year-old winning gelding by Stephen Got Even who earned $162,961, with Morgan Adams; and Train Robbery, the 25-year-old, Grade 3-winning dam of Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner Cat Thief, with Martha Murdock. (Debbie...

Call for Media Credential Applications: 2012 USEF Dressage Festival of Champions and USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship

by USEF Communications Department | 4/23/2012 10:00:33 AM

Lexington, KY - The 2012 USEF Dressage Festival of Champions and USEF Dressage Selection Trial for the 2012 Olympic Games will take place June 8-10 and 13-17, 2012 at the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, NJ. Members of the media who would like to request credentials to cover should submit an application by June 1, 2012. The competition will play host to several championship divisions. On June 8-10, riders will contest the National Pony Rider, National Junior, National Young Rider and...

Two Additional Selection Trials Added for 2012 Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team

by USEF Eventing Department | 4/20/2012 1:16:28 PM

Lexington, KY - Attention all U.S. Eventing applicants for the 2012 Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team: please be advised that the following CCI3*s have been added as Selection Trials for the 2012 Olympic Games Eventing Team. Tattersalls International CCI3* , Ratoath, Ireland May 31-June 3, 2012 Bromont International CCI3* , Bromont, Canada June 7-10, 2012 These are in addition to the Rolex Kentucky CCI4* presented by Bridgestone, the Mitsubishi Motors Horse Trials (GBR), the Jersey Fresh CCI3*, and...