Lexington, KY July 30, 2007 The Hagyard Challenge Series will continue this week at the Kentucky Summer Horse Shows, held at the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. A series of seven major show jumping competitions, the series offers $170,000 in prize money and an overall Hagyard Challenge Series rider bonus of $30,000. The final event of the series, the $50,000 World Cup qualifying grand prix, is scheduled for the Kentucky National Indoor Horse Show on September 28, 2007. This year, the rider bonus will be awarded to the leading rider of the summer-long succession of classes.
The Kentucky Summer Horse Show will be held from August 1-5, 2007, with the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic Grand Prix scheduled for Thursday, August 2, in the Sheila C. Johnson Arena. The Kentucky Summer Classic follows the week of August 8-12, and the Hagyard Challenge Series event will be held on Thursday, August 9.
After the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows and two Hagyard Challenge Series grand prix classes, Kent Farrington and Ainsley Vince are tied for the top spot with their prize money totaling $9,000. Molly Ashe-Cawley is not far behind with $8,400, and Katie Prudent and Lauren Hough are tied with $6,600. Jimmy Torano and Christine McCrea currently have $2,400, and Cara Raether and Margie Engle are equally ranked with $1,800. Mark Leone, Debbie Stephens, and Caitlyn Sheils each amassed $1,500, and Jonathan McCrea is currently tied with Robert Kraut and Robin Sweeley, who have each won $1,200. Also listed in the standings are Nicole Simpson, Nona Garson, and Kevin Babington, each with $900, and Ljubov Kochetova and Ali Wolff with $600.
The Hagyard Challenge Series and Leading Rider Bonus are made possible through the support of the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute and additional gracious supporters. These sponsors include: Dean, Dorton, & Ford, Fifth Third Bank, Fort Dodge, Hagyard Pharmacy, Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa and Turf Town Properties.
The involvement of these sponsors has generated additional interest in the Kentucky Horse Shows and continues to attract some of the best horses and riders in the country. To learn more about these sponsors, please visit their official Web sites:
Dean, Dorton & Ford: www.ddfky.com.
Fifth Third Bank: www.53.com.
Fort Dodge: www.wyeth.com/divisions/fort_dodge.asp.
To learn more about the Kentucky Summer Horse Shows or to download the prize list, go to www.kentuckyhorseshows.com.
2007 KENTUCKY SUMMER HORSE SHOWS FAST FACTS
Events:
Kentucky Summer Horse Show August 1-5, 2007
Kentucky Summer Classic August 8-12, 2007
What:
Two of the nations premier equestrian competitions, featuring four grand prix classes, one of which is sanctioned by the American Grand Prix Association. Both shows are member events of the Washington International Horse Show Championships and the 2007 North American League finals.
The Kentucky Summer Horse Shows proudly host the Hagyard Challenge Series, which offers $170,000 in prize money. This series features seven grand prix events throughout the summer at the Kentucky Horse Park and is made possible by the sponsorship of the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute.
Where:
Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY, site of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and home to the United States Equestrian Federation.
Highlights:
KENTUCKY SUMMER HORSE SHOW AUGUST 1-5, 2007
The $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic
The $40,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix
KENTUCKY SUMMER CLASSIC AUGUST 8-12, 2007
The $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic
The $40,000 Kentucky Classic Grand Prix
A Member Event of the AGA Grand Prix Series
Hours:
8 a.m. 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday
Admission:
Admission is free to the public. The Kentucky Horse Park charges a $3.00 parking fee.
Parking:
The Kentucky Horse Park charges a $3.00 daily parking fee. Horse Show Exhibitors may
purchase a weekly parking pass at the main Horse Park entrance for $5.00.
VIP Table Seating:
Front row reserved tables of eight will be available each week in the Mesker Pavilion at the Johnson Ring at a price of $500 per week and will entitle you and your guests to VIP seating for the $40,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix on Saturday evening, August 4th and the $40,000 Kentucky Classic Grand Prix on Saturday evening, August 11th. Wristbands and VIP parking passes will be available in the Show Office.
Directions:
The Kentucky Horse Park is located 8 miles northeast of Lexington, Kentucky, at Exit 120 on Interstate 75.
Information:
Before Show - Telephone: (859) 233-0492, Email: hakshows@earthlink.net
During Show - Telephone: (859) 254-3343, Fax: (859) 231-6097
To download the Kentucky Summer Horse Shows prize list, please visit www.kentuckyhorseshows.com.
Website: www.kentuckyhorseshows.com
Ring Dimensions/Specs:
All outdoor competition arenas and schooling areas consist of a limesand base and mortar sand cushion. The Indoor Arena consists of sand and loam. The dimensions of the competition areas are as follows:
Stonelea: 135 x 285, Claiborne: 140 x 270
Murphy: 140 x 290, Indoor: 145 x 285
Walnut: 300 x 370, Johnson: 300 x 400
Shopping:
Vendors offering equestrian equipment, apparel, jewelry and home furnishings are located adjacent to the Stonelea Ring.
Hotels:
HOLIDAY INN NORTH-859 - 233-0512 - Approximately 4 miles
FOUR POINTS SHERATON 859-259-1311 Approximately 4 miles
LA QUINTA 859-231-7551 Approximately 4 miles
KNIGHTS INN 859-231-0322 Approximately 4 miles
EMBASSY SUITES 859-455-5000 Approximately 4 miles
MARRIOT GRIFFIN GATE 859-231-5100 Approximately 4 miles
RESIDENCE INN 859-231-6191 Approximately 5 miles
COURTYARD BY MARRIOT 859-253-4646 Approximately 5 miles
RAMADA INN 859-299-1261 Approximately 6 miles
RED ROOF INN 859-293-2626 Approximately 6 miles
HAMPTON INN 502-867-4888 Approximately 6 miles
SUPER EIGHT 502-863-4888 Approximately 6 miles
MICROTEL INN & SUITES - 502-868-8000 - Approximately 6 miles
Management:
Kentucky Horse Shows, LLC
P. O. Box 11428
Lexington, KY 40575-1428
859-233-0492 (phone)
859-233-0495 (fax)
email: hakshows@earthlink.net
website: www.kentuckyhorseshows.com
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