Lexington, KY – July 24, 2009 – The Junior Hunter divisions began early this morning at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show in the Stonelea ring. Two classes were held over fences, and the horses also competed under saddle. These divisions will finish up tomorrow with an over fences class, a handy hunter class, and the awarding of the division championships. The Kentucky Summer Horse Show will continue at the Kentucky Horse Park until Sunday, July 26, 2009.

This morning Shawn Cassidy and Secret Weapon prevailed for both wins over fences in the Small Junior 15 & Under Hunter division. Megan Clark of Indianapolis, IN, who rode her own horse Right On, won the under saddle class of the Small Junior 15 & Under Hunters.

Caroline Spogli and Cachet bested a field of 14 in the Large Junior 15 & Under Hunter division. The pair won both over fences classes and the under saddle. Cachet is owned by Spogli and Cavallo Farms LLC of San Diego, CA. Spogli and Cachet also won the Open Working Hunter class that ran throughout the junior classes.

Kelsey Thatcher and her mount Gianni brought home blues in the first Large Junior 16-17 Hunter over fences class and the under saddle. Thatcher triumphed for the win with Francesca in the second Large Junior 16-17 Hunter over fences class. Both horses are owned by Pony Lane Farm of Bluffdale, UT.

To end the day for the juniors, Stone Hill Farm’s Sublime, with Jessica Springsteen in the irons, won both Small Junior 16-17 Hunter over fences classes and the under saddle. Stone Hill Farm is located in Colts Neck, NJ.

Springsteen was pleased with Sublime and stated, “He felt really great. He hasn’t shown in a couple weeks, and he was perfect.” She enjoyed how the courses rode today. “It was nice showing hunters in such nice footing; we don’t get to do that very often,” she laughed. “And he did really well over all of the jumps. This was my first time showing here at the park and it’s beautiful. ”

The Kentucky Summer Horse Show continues tomorrow, and Junior Hunter division championships will be presented in the Stonelea Ring. The Amateur-Owner and Pony Hunter divisions will begin tomorrow and finish up on Sunday.