Rolex Stadium Ready For 2017 Kentucky Spring Horse Shows Series

Lexington, Ky. – May 1, 2017 –  Capping off successful circuits at some of the winter equestrian destinations including Wellington, Florida and Ocala, Florida, as well as other places throughout the country, some of the nation’s premiere talent in show jumping will return to the Kentucky Horse Park this spring in hopes of achieving prestigious titles and great prize money in the heart of the horse capital of the world.
Hosted by Kentucky Horse Shows LLC, this year’s Kentucky Spring Horse Shows series features two weeks of quality hunter/jumper events that will run from May 10-21, 2017.
The FEI CSI3* Show Jumping event will feature international and national competition for horses and riders of all levels at the world-class venue.
One of the first jumper highlights will be during the Kentucky Spring Horse Show, which will be held May 10-14. The $35,000 Welcome Speed will kick off competition in Rolex stadium on Wednesday, followed by the $35,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic on Thursday to kick off the seven-part Hagyard Challenge Series. On Saturday, fans will watch as the best of the best vie for the coveted $130,000 Hollow Creek Farm Grand Prix title. All three FEI classes will count for the Longines Ranking List and the Thursday and Saturday classes will also count for the Rolex/USEF Show Jumping Ranking List.
Eugenio Garza and Bariano won the Hollow Creek Farm Grand Prix at the
2016 Kentucky Spring Horse Show

Furthermore, the featured national classes will be the $40,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix, which will count towards the Rolex/USEF Show Jumping Ranking List, and the $25,000 Hollow Creek Under 25 Grand Prix to be held on Sunday, May 14.

The second part of the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows will be the Kentucky Spring Classic, which will run the following week from May 17-21, also with a FEI CSI3* rating. The $35,000 Welcome Speed will be held on Wednesday, prior to the $35,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic on Thursday, as riders try to accumulate valuable points for the Hagyard Leading Rider Bonus.
On the evening of Saturday, May 20, horses and riders will gather to show under the lights of Rolex Stadium for the $130,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix. Once again, all three FEI classes will count for the Longines Ranking List. Thursday and Saturday’s classes will also count for the Rolex/USEF Show Jumping Ranking List.
The featured national classes are the $40,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix on Sunday in the Rolex Stadium, which counts towards the Rolex/USEF Show Jumping Ranking List and the $25,000 Under 25 Grand Prix, which will occur on Sunday, May 21. Both weeks of the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows will offer $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Classics qualifiers.
For more information on Kentucky Horse Shows LLC and the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows, please visit www.kentuckyhorseshows.com. To request a prize list, please email prizelist@kentuckyhorseshows.com .
2017 KENTUCKY SPRING HORSE SHOWS SERIES FAST FACTS

Events: 2017 Kentucky Spring Horse Shows series

What: The 2017 Kentucky Spring Horse Shows series includes two weeks of top hunter/jumper competitions during the month of May. The Kentucky Horse Shows series is the host of the Hagyard Challenge series and the USHJA National Hunter Derby series.

Where: The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, site of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ and home to the United States Equestrian Federation.

When:

KENTUCKY SPRING HORSE SHOW – May 10-14, 2017 
$35,000 Welcome Speed CSI3*
$35,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic CSI3*
$130,000 Hollow Creek Farm Grand Prix CSI3*
$25,000 Hollow Creek Under 25 Grand Prix
$40,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix
WCHR Recognized Hunter Competition
$15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby
$5,000 World Equestrian Center/Kentucky Horse Shows USHJA National Hunter Derby

KENTUCKY SPRING CLASSIC – May 17-21, 2017 
$35,000 Welcome Speed CSI3*
$35,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic CSI3*
$130,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix CSI3*
$25,000 Under 25 Grand Prix
$40,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix
5,000 World Equestrian Center/Kentucky Horse Shows USHJA National Hunter Derby

Sponsors: A special thanks to the generous sponsors of the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows series: Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Hollow Creek Farm, CWD, World Equestrian Center, Hallway Feeds, Audi of Lexington, FarmVet, Johnson Horse Transportation, Visse Wedell, Envisian LLC, Equithrive, Dietrich Equine Insurance Services, TAKE2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program Inc., GGT Footing, Winners Circle Trailer Sales and Service and the official hotel, the Clarion.

Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily

Parking: Horse show exhibitors may purchase a weekly parking pass at the main horse park entrance for $15. Dogs are permitted at the Kentucky Horse Park on a leash.

Directions: The Kentucky Horse Park is located eight miles Northeast of Lexington, Kentucky, at Exit 120 on Interstate 75.

Information:  
Before show – Phone: 859-233-0492; Email: hakshows@earthlink.net
During Show – Phone: 859-281-7979; Fax: 859-231-6097

Stabling: Call Pat Duncan 503-510-8797
Stable office: 
Before show – Phone: 503-510-8797
During Show – Phone: 859-255-0605

Prize list advertising: Email Cindy Bozan at cindy@kentuckyhorseshows.com or call 859-608-3709

Vendors: Email Cindy Bozan at cindy@kentuckyhorseshows.com or call 859-608-3709
Shopping: Vendors offering equestrian equipment, apparel, jewelry and home furnishings are located adjacent to the Stonelea Ring.

Hotels: Clarion Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn North)
Approximately four miles away from the horse show, discover the place where elegant comfort in an ideal location meets excellent service and affordability. At the Clarion Hotel Lexington, you’ll find well-appointed accommodations with options of two double bed, two queen bed, king rooms or suites and exceptional amenities such as our free hot breakfast buffet. Home of the Kentucky Horse Park, the Lexington Convention Center, University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail – our Lexington hotel is on Newtown Pike at Exit 115 on I-75, close to all the big attractions, and is the perfect place to stay whether you’re here to get down to business or have some fun. Best of all, bring your furry friends for any trip because the Clarion Hotel in Lexington is also pet-friendly.

Campground reservations: Reservations may not be made through the horse show office. To reserve a campsite at the Kentucky Horse Park for any of the horse shows, please call the Campground Store at 800-370-6416 or 859-259-4157, or email Ryan McGaughey at ryan.mcgaughey@ky.gov. Be specific as to the show name and the dates you wish to stay. Check-in time is 2 p.m. and checkout is noon. You must make arrangements with the Campground Store if you plan to arrive earlier than 2 p.m. or stay later than noon. Vehicles that are not removed from a campsite by checkout time will be towed.

Management: Kentucky Horse Shows LLC
P. O. Box 11428
Lexington, KY 40575-1428
859-233-0492 (phone)