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Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam and Chaqui Z Claim $130,000 CP Grand Prix CSI4*

Lexington, Ky. – Nov. 3, 2016 – Spy Coast Farm’s Shane Sweetnam (IRL) had the hometown advantage heading into Thursday night’s $130,000 CP Grand Prix CSI4* at the CP National Horse Show. As first to return for the jump-off with Chaqui Z, a 10-year-old Zangersheide stallion, Sweetnam left no door open for the following 10 horses and riders who trailed him, after he set the pace to beat in a double clear performance at 38.13 seconds for the win.

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CP National Horse Show Hosts USHJA Foundation Night

Lexington, Ky. – Nov. 3, 2016 – The USHJA Foundation is pleased to announce the CP National Horse Show will host USHJA Foundation night on Thursday, Nov. 3. The evening will feature an exciting Clear Round Challenge during the $130,000 CP Grand Prix International Open Jumpers, presented by Suncast® Commerical™, where spectators can be part of the class by pledging any amount they choose per clear round during the grand prix to support the foundation.

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2016 CP National Horse Show Kicks Off with Professional Hunter Divisions

John French and Boss won the classic and handy rounds of the Regular Conformation Hunter division to kick-off the 2016 CP National Horse Show on Tuesday in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Lexington, Ky. – Nov. 1, 2016 – The top horses and riders in the nation have come together once again to compete at the famed CP National Horse Show held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Action Packed Saturday Night at the CP National Horse Show!

Lexington, Ky. – October 26, 2016 – Don’t miss out on an action packed Saturday night at the 2016 CP National Horse Show! Join us on Saturday, November 5th to cheer on 2016 Rio Olympians in the Kentucky Horse Park’s biggest show jumping event of the year, the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping at 8pm! Come early for entertaining activities for the whole family, beginning with the Miles for MiracleFeet 5k at 5pm! Stay for a Breeders’ Cup Viewing Party in Gracie Street Garden, over 40 boutique vendors on the concourse, and bourbon tastings from 5:30-8:30pm!

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Lucy Deslauriers and Hester Capture 2015 USEF U25 National Championship at CP National Horse Show

Lexington, KY – October 31, 2015 – Lucy Deslauriers and Hester have formed an unmatched partnership during the 2015 season. After winning the North American Young Rider Show Jumping individual gold medal in July, they went on to win the USEF Junior Jumper Championship just a few weeks ago. Now they have capped off their incredible year with a dominating performance to win the USEF U25 National Championship at the CP National Horse Show.

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Kent Farrington and Willow Dash for Cash in $130,000 CP Grand Prix at CP National Horse Show

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Lexington, KY – Oct. 29, 2015 – When 15 horses qualified for the jump-off during the $130,000 CP Grand Prix, presented by Copernicus Stables, at the CP National Horse Show, it was clear that it would require more than just scope to win the day. For Kent Farrington, the need for speed paid off because his mount Willow is always ready to race. The duo’s faultless and fast jump-off round topped the leaderboard, with Japan’s Karen Polle taking home third on With Wings, while Laura Kraut and Deauville S rounded out the top three.