Daniel Coyle and Legacy Lead the Way in $37,000 1.45m Spring Classic CSI3* at Kentucky Spring Horse Show
Lexington, KY – May 13, 2021 – Show jumping competition at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show (KSHS) returned to the famed Rolex Arena Thursday, May 13, to welcome international athletes for the $37,000 1.45m Spring Classic. As the concluding class of the day, 72 horse-and-rider combinations entered hopeful to close out Thursday’s competition with a win. Just 12 pairs managed clear rounds over the tactful course, and it was ultimately Daniel Coyle and Legacy to gallop away with the first place honors.
Scott Stewart and Christopher Payne Tie for Grand Hunter Champion at Kentucky Spring Horse Show
After successful rides in the hunter arena at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show (KSHS), two seasoned victors emerged to tie for the Grand Hunter Champion title. Scott Stewart rode Persuasive, owned by Rivers Edge, to a near sweep in the Green 3’3’’ hunter division to finish on a total of 44 points, while Christopher Payne and Gratitude, owned by Still Water Farm LLC, also earned 44 points in the Green Conformation Hunter. Awarded to the competitor with the most points accumulated in the Green 3’3” Hunter, Green 3’6” Hunter, Green 3’9” Hunter, High-Performance Confirmation Hunter, or the High-Performance Working Hunter Divisions, Stewart and Payne impressive performances garnered them both the coveted honor.
