American Saddlebred Registry Grand National to Kick Off Summer Showcase at Lexington Junior League Horse Show
RELEASE: April 8, 2009
AUTHOR/ADMINISTRATOR: By Brice Carr
The Junior League Horse Show is the only show in Kentucky to host Grand National classes in 2009. The show is set to take place Monday, July 6, through Saturday, July 11, at the Red Mile, in Lexington, KY. The show will offer a total of $9,000 in prize money, offering $1,800 in each of the following Grand National classes:
- Fine Harness Junior Horse
- Three-Gaited Park Open Championship
- Three-Gaited Ladies Championship
- Five-Gaited Amateur Championship
- Five-Gaited Show Pleasure Junior Exhibitor Championship
The Grand National program is now in its 26th year, has awarded more than $2.8 million, and offered added prize money in more than 59 classes throughout 2008. This year, Grand National features 37 shows, including 70 classes totaling over $150,000 in potential prize money, for Grand National eligible American Saddlebreds. The Grand National competition schedule for 2009 can be found here.
For questions about the ASR Grand National prize program, contact Patricia Edwards at (859) 259-2742, or
p.edwards@asha.net.