"Our mission is to promote our sport in a positive light.  To show the versatility of Thoroughbreds and to raise money for Thoroughbred retraining and rehoming charities, all while having fun."

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The brainchild of Anita Motion, the Real Rider Cup is a charity show jumping event that invites racing industry personalities to team up with an off-track Thoroughbred and compete over a course of jumps, while raising funds to benefit Thoroughbred aftercare. Each rider — employees of breeding farms and racing stables, trainers, jockeys, owners, members of racing media, and more — pledges to raise a minimum of $1,000, which directly supports Real Rider Cup beneficiaries: Fair Hill Thoroughbred ShowNew Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, and the Retired Racehorse Project. Since its inception in 2017, the Real Rider Cup has raised over half a million dollars for these organizations.    

Congratulations to Our Real Rider Cup Fair Hill Champions

Congratulations to our Real Rider Cup Fair Hill Champions: individual champion Gabrielle Nguyen and Pet Me Pet Me, highest earner Sandi Norris and Nakamura, and team competition winners Team Pastured Place!

Real Rider Cup Beneficiaries

Thank you to our 2024 Real Rider Cup Sponsors!