American Fan-Favorite Jimmy Torano Sprints to Win in $50,000 Rood & Riddle Kentucky Grand Prix

Jimmy Torano and Glasgow de Muze with representatives from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital.

Lexington, Ky. – July 28, 2018 – The crowds came to cheer on top athletes at the Kentucky Horse Park and were not disappointed by the $50,000 Rood & Riddle Grand Prix on Saturday. After a field of 35 horse-and-rider combinations entered the ring, only five returned for a competitive jump-off. Veteran professional, Jimmy Torano, piloted Ilan Feder’s gelding, Glasgow De Muze, to the win in a time of 40.203 seconds, narrowly beating another favorite, Aaron Vale, on his mount Major who crossed the timers with a speedy 41.557. Torano took home the prestigious grand prix win as well as the Envisian Leading Rider Award. Click here to read more.

Lindsay Maxwell and Precedent Take the Title of Amateur Owner Hunter Grand Champion

Lindsay Maxwell and Precedent with Geoffrey Hesslink, Grand Hunter Champion Awards sponsor Visse Wedell and Don Stewart.

Saturday morning in the Stonelea Ring at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show began with Amateur Owner Hunter competition where Lindsay Maxwell and her own Precedent captured the Amateur Owner 3’3″ Hunter Championship to ultimately claim the Amateur Owner Hunter Grand Championship, generously sponsored by Visse Wedell. Click here to read more.

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