The Legacy Cup Continues
Special Coverage by Diana DeRosa

Espresso and Manolo Win Go Round

Alexa Weisman, 19, rode Espresso, a 16.1H, 8-year-old, black, Westphalian mare who Weisman said “is the most comfortable horse I have ever ridden. She picks up her canter and she stays the same the whole time.”

Their winning Go Round was one of the best rounds Alexa has ever had on the mare, who was also feeling good. “She is the best when she is a little spooky because it keeps her going forward and then her jump is higher and prettier,” explained Alexa, which was just what the judges’ were looking for.

Barri proved herself in both classes of the Non Pro 3’ division. Not only did she win the Junior Non Pro 3’ Finals, but she won the Junior Non Pro 3’ Go Round on Manolo, who finished 6th in the Junior Finals.

ABOUT THE LEGACY CUP

The two-week Legacy Cup was developed to benefit the show hunter sport with a unique format, unprecedented rewards and a pleasant environment to showcase the hunters. It is the brainchild of the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation, Inc. (AHJF).

The Legacy Cup includes two professional and two non-pro divisions; one at 3' and one at 3'6". In addition the format allows for multiple awards within each class and division. The Non Pros also presented separate ribbons to the top Juniors and Amateurs. Each division has a Go Round and a Finals.

Each Go Round offers a guaranteed purse of $1,500. Go Rounds rank the top 25 horses for a clean slate Final. The 2007 Legacy Cup entry fee is $400 of which 50% goes directly to the division purse and 50% to the AHJF for the expenses associated with the event. In addition the Legacy Cup Committee committed an added purse of $13,000.

For more information about the Legacy Cup and complete results and photos visit www.legacycup.com or contact the AHJF (335 Lancaster Street, West Boylston, MA 01583-0369), Phone: 508-835-8813, www.ahjf.com, email: ahjf@earthlink.net.