2006 Legacy Cup

Legacy Cup Focuses On Ponies and Pros For Its First Week

May 17, 2006—Lexington, KY-- “When I go in the ring I shut off everything. I am completely in the moment on the horse in the course and totally unaware of anything that is going on outside the arena,” said a happy Megan Udelson after dominating the 3’6” Restricted Pro Finals and winning the Championship aboard Luminaire at the 2006 Legacy Cup, which took place at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, May 10-14 in conjunction with the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows. Luminaire was only one of many winners who shone for the first week of the two-week Legacy Cup which focused on Ponies and Pros.

The Winners of the First Week of the Legacy Cup In a Nutshell with a Thank You to the Sponsors

3’6” Pro & Restricted Pro Go Round, Finals & Championship

While the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation is the creator of the Legacy Cup it is because of all the support from the sponsors that they are able to “put the show back in the horse show.” So a special thank you goes to Bryan Baldwin’s Meralex Farm as the sponsor of the 3’6” Pro Finals won by Just Jack ridden by Jennifer Alfano for owner Caroline Moran (Score 268, earnings $3,187). All Season Farm was the sponsor of the 3’6” Pro Go Round which was won by Louise Serio on Rio Renoir for owner Brad Wolf (190/$450). Mr. & Mrs. Rush Weeden sponsored the 3’6” Restricted Pro Finals, won by Luminaire, ridden by Megan Udelson for Betty Weibel (246/$150) and for their 8th place finish in the Finals they earned $248. They also won the 3’6” Restricted Pro Championship sponsored by John & Stephanie Ingram and an additional $1,250. Joe Darby sponsored the Restricted Championship for 3’6” Trophy. McQuay Stables was the sponsor of the 3’6” Restricted Pro Go Round which was won by Maria Dritsas aboard Passport for owner Casey Scudder (156/$150). (A Restricted Pro rider is a new professional or one who hasn’t shown or won at the upper levels of show hunter competition.) A number of other companies and individuals also supported the 3’6” Pro division, including Essex Classics and Malvern Saddlery.

The 3’6” Pro division started with 31 horses entered in the first round which was narrowed down to 29 horses that competed in the Finals. A total of $10,200 was given out in the division, which consisted of two classes—a Go Round and the Finals.