Glass Castle and Motion Picture Wow the Judges in 3'6' Pro Finals at Legacy Cup

Article and Photos by Diana DeRosa

A True Motion Picture Victory

A gleeful Jennifer Papiernik, Wellington, FL, happily claimed her championship ribbon after winning the Pro 3’6” Restricted Finals on Motion Picture, a nine-year-old, 15.3H,  chestnut, Thoroughbred gelding. 

“He is dead simple, very straightforward and easy to ride,” explained Papiernik.  “He is very shy in the barn.  Most of my horses are a little obnoxious but he is very patient and polite.  Very statue like.”

While Schatt knew when she entered the arena that she was going to win, Papiernik on the other hand “didn’t think I would win it.  I knew I had a really good round but I wasn’t sure until the end.  There are a lot of good horses in that class.”

“I am really excited.  I was hoping I would win.  I called the owner right away and I think she was even more excited than me.” Papiernik praised the Legacy Cup format commenting, “I love it.  We came to Kentucky just for the Legacy Cup.  We are not staying for next week.  The Legacy Cup is different and it is very exciting for us.  I really enjoy it.  I’ve been outdoors all winter and it’s nice going indoors.” 

Papiernik explained that it also gave her a chance to train the horses in an indoor arena for their owners; One more reason why the Legacy Cup offers the hunter riders something new and different to help benefit both them and their clients.