FOR MORE INFORMATION
Show Manager, Hugh Kincannon at 859-233-0492, Michele Perla
at the AHJF office 508-835-8813 or ahjf@earthlink.net;
Show Office During Show: 859-254-3343; Media Relations: Press
Link of America, 631-773-6155, F: 631-773-6165, c: 516-848-4867,
email:dderosa1@optonline.net.
WHAT
An innovative and high-paying event (high monetary return
to exhibitors), exhibitor-friendly hunter event that benefits
the hunter sport and showcases the American Hunter. A long-range
goal is to use this show as a way to create a breeding incentive
program for the hunter industry to help extend the careers
of noteworthy hunters.
WHO
The Legacy Cup is being presented by the American Hunter-Jumper
Foundation. The event was created by hunter people for hunter
people. Those behind the event have held offices and served
on committees for the USEF and other organizations.
WHY For riders it's a place to show hunters
for national recognition and top prize money. For owners
it's a venue for increasing the value of their horses and
their enjoyment of the sport. For breeders and
potential breeders it's an opportunity to take an active role
in the future of the hunter industry. As the Legacy Cup continues
to mature, it will grow the hunter breeding industry nationally
as well as aid in the creation and growth of personal breeding
operations. For sponsors it provides a unique
opportunity to become involved with an innovative event with
historical significance.
TID BITS - The Legacy Cup promises to be one of the highest-paying
hunter events in history.
- The Legacy Cup introduces new classes, new categories and
a new concept that allows horses and riders to pursue a very
prestigious title.
- This innovative show will lay the groundwork for a stallion
incentive program to encourage breeding of hunters in the
United States.
COMMITTEE Geoff Teall: Geoff is owner of Montoga,
Inc. a Palm Beach based hunter barn. Geoff has been a successful
hunter and equitation trainer for the past 25 years. He is
the President and co-Founder of the American Hunter-Jumper
Foundation, Inc. He is a "USEF-A" hunter and equitation
judge.
Louise Serio: Louise is a 3-time winner of
the International Hunter Futurity and winner of numerous USEF
titles as well as championships of most major shows. Louise
is the Vice President and co-Founder of the American Hunter-Jumper
Foundation, Inc. She is also co-chairman of the USEF Hunter
Committee and a "USEF-A" hunter judge.
Colleen McQuay: Colleen is an experienced trainer
and coach in both the USEF and the AQHA. In the reining world
she was involved with the creation and development of some
if its most innovative programs for that industry.
• The AHJF went in search of a program elsewhere that's
a proven success and found the National Reining Breeders Classic
(which in less than four years grew to almost half a million
dollars in money added). Colleen McQuay had much success in
the hunter and reining worlds, including a key role in developing
the NRBC. As Colleen, a longtime friend of Louise Serio recalls,
"Every time Louise and I talked, we'd talk about what
the reining horse world was doing. She's asked me through
the years, 'How could this be applicable to the hunters?'
That's how we got started."
Oliver Kennedy: A show manager, Oliver Kennedy Co-Manages
the Capital Challenge Horse Show which hosts the finals for
the Monarch International Show Circuit Magazine World Champion
Hunter Rider Finals.
Michele Perla: Michele is the Executive Director
of the AHJF.
Hugh Kincannon: The Legacy Cup show manager.
Hugh is the manager of many prestigious horse shows around
the county including the Kentucky Spring and Summer shows
and the Washington International Horse Show.
DIVISIONS AND MORE
DETAILS The Legacy Cup is divided into five divisions. Each
division will consist of one round and a clean-slate final.
The top 25 composite scores in each division will advance
to their respective finals.
PRO 3'6": Open to professional riders on any
horse except pre-green horses (a horse in its 1ST or 2ND year
of showing that has not shown at 3'6" at USEF recognized
events). Top 20 ranked horse/rider combinations will advance
to the clean-slate Pro 3'6" Finals. PRO 3': Open to riders on horses eligible for Pre-Green.
Top 20 ranked horse/rider combinations will advance to the
clean-slate Pro 3'6" Finals. The finals will also determine
the winners of the Pre Green Incentive. RESTRICTED PRO (A category within the two professional
divisions): Riders who are new professionals or have
not consistently won at the upper levels of hunter riding
can declare themselves as Restricted Pro Riders. These riders
are eligible for Restricted Pro prize awards in the Go-Round,
the Finals round and the overall Restricted Pro Ranking. All
results are tabulated based on the results of the Pro 3' and
3'6" classes. NON PRO 3'6": Open to non professional riders
on any horse except Pre-Green. A non-pro is any rider who
is not a Professional, regardless of their junior or amateur
status. NON PRO 3': Open to non pro riders on any horse (may
not cross enter to the 3'6" Non Pro, but the same horse
may be entered in the Pro 3'6", if otherwise eligible).
PONY HUNTER DIVISION: Open to junior riders and limited
to ponies 14.2 hands and under (Small - 2'3", Medium
- 2'6", Large - 3').
SPECIAL AWARDS $10,000 Pre Green Incentive, sponsored by Janet Read:
Awarded to the top eight pre green horses in the Pro 3' division.
The eight will be determined by a composite score after the
completion of the Pro 3' final. Walter J. Lee Perpetual Trophy: Awarded to the Pro
rider who accumulates the most money throughout the 3' and
3'6" Pro competition. Belcort Farm Perpetual Trophy: Awarded to the owner
of the horse that produces the highest money at the event.
All sections to count. The Legacy Cup Trophy for Restricted Professional:
donated by Joe Darby and awarded to the Champion of the 3’6
Restricted Professional Division. The Leading Trainer Award: Awarded, each week, to the
trainer whose students and horses accumulate the most money
during the Legacy Cup competition. Legacy Cup Non Pro Team Award: Awarded to the barn
whose students accumulate the most money in the Non Pro and
Pony divisions during Legacy Cup competitions. All Non Pro
and Pony divisions to count. Non Pro Leading Rider Awards: Awarded to Non Pro riders
who accumulate the most money in their respective division. Jeanne Geiger Memorial Trophy: Presented to the leading
Amateur 3'6 rider at the Legacy Cup Signature Trophy for the Legacy Cup Leading Non-Pro Junior
3'6 hunter: donated by Susanne and Weatherly Stroh All Leading Rider Awards to be awarded as follows:
Overall Non Pro, Overall Non Pro 3'6", Overall Non Pro
3', Junior 3'6", Junior 3', Amateur 3'6", Amateur
3', Leading Pony Rider Award.
JUDGING & THE JUDGES A more objective judging system than is usually found
with hunters will be employed. Numerical scores will be awarded
for each round from three teams of judges. A Leader Board
will be used to track scores. Some of the country's most respected
judges will be on hand. Classes will be judged on performance
and soundness. The scores will be added for a composite score.
All finals will be run using a clean slate format. A tie breaking
team of judges will be designated before each round. In the
case of a tie, the score of the tie breaking team of judges
will determine the winner.
ENTRY FEE, PRIZES & AWARDS Entry fee is $400, with 50% going directly to the division
purse and 50% to management of the event. This allows for
substantial prize money with less expense to the exhibitor.
Each division offers one $1,500 Go Round to rank the top twenty-five
horses, based on their composite scores, for a clean slate
final. There will be a guaranteed purse for every class. The
Add Back purse for each division will be funded from that
division's entries. The more entries in the division, the
more money will be distributed in that division. All Go Rounds
will be awarded 1st-10th place ribbons and pay money 1-10th.
Legacy Cup Finals will be awarded 1st-12th place ribbons and
pay money 1-20th.
ABOUT THE AHJF The AHJF came to life when some members of the show
hunter discipline felt interest and importance was leaving
their sport. Lack of individual or corporate sponsorship and
low prize money contributed to the decrease in interest. The
AHJF was created to reward the hunter riders, as well as to
increase spectator education, offer an emergency relief fund,
develop a 401K retirement plan, offer scholarships and encourage
grass-roots organizations. The AHJF is a non-profit organization,
which is tax exempt under the Internal Revenue Code Section
501(c)(3). Contributions are tax deductible in accordance
with regulations for charitable donations. The organization
emphasizes integrity, compassion, and sportsmanship through
its business programs, human services, ethics leadership and
education.
THE SPORT In hunter competition, the horse was the center of
the judge's attention. Judges look for the horse that comes
closest to the ideal mount for a ride with hounds: graceful,
athletic and mannerly. The perfect hunter is beautiful to
look at, clean and shiny, with effortless movement across
the ground. The most important criterion is the jumping style.
For high marks the judges expect the horse's body to remain
straight, front legs to be folded even and high, head and
neck stretched out and down as he executes a perfectly centered
jump. A top hunter is relaxed and his expression says he enjoys
his job. The most beautiful horse with the smoothest round
and the best jumping efforts will win the class.
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