Real Rider Cup Lexington Raises Over $57k for Thoroughbred Aftercare

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The Lexington leg of the Real Rider Cup, held June 28 at New Vocations at Mereworth Farm raised over $57,000 to support Thoroughbred aftercare efforts. The charity show jumping competition brings together personalities from across the breeding and racing industry to increase awareness and raise funds for Beyond the Wire, New Vocations, and the Retired Racehorse Project, with each rider pledging to raise at least $1,000.

Kristin VanMeter and Hardesty won the individual competition, and VanMeter's Team Stockplace, which included Gina Gans, Mary Motion, and Avery Wismer, prevailed as the winners of the team competition.

Jockey Sophie Doyle took home the highest earner award, having raised over $6,000 by the conclusion of the evening. An honorable mention is due to multi-year RRC participant Sergio DeSousa of Hidden Brook Farm, who achieved a milestone of over $25,000 raised in the course of his participation.

“As of Saturday evening, our grassroots event has raised nearly $700,000 for a group of beneficiaries representing a diverse cross section of programs within the aftercare community,” said Real Rider Cup founder Anita Motion. “It's our honor and imperative to give back to the horses who give us our livelihood by supporting these essential organizations.”

Real Rider Cup action continues Oct. 18 when it joins the schedule of events on cross country day at the MARS Maryland 5-Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory.

For more information, visit www.therealridercup.com.

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