Mill Spring, NC – October 30, 2026 – The Costume Jumper Class returned to the 143rd National Horse Show on Friday evening, bringing a playful twist to traditional competition—and the riders did not disappoint. Horse-and-rider combinations competing in the $20,000 1.40m Open Speed Stake showcased their creativity, vying not only for the class victory but also for the $2,000 Best Costume Award.
Thirty-three horse-and-rider combinations took to Ken Krome’s 14-obstacle speed track, combining Halloween fun with fast-paced competition.
JJ Torano, dressed as Shrek, and North Run’s Lyon 50 topped the class with a blazing time of 62.535 seconds to secure the victory. Violet Tatum followed closely in second aboard Tatum Equestrian LLC’s Flotylla, stopping the clock at 62.938 seconds, while Francisco Goyoaga Mollet rounded out the top three riding Ashland Farm’s Stakato Cornet in 63.245 seconds.
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