That’s a wrap on an incredible RRC Lexington! Tremendous thank yous to our riders and supporters. Read about the evening here.
Donations: $74,970.00
Winners
Champion
Kristin VanMeter and Hardesty
Team Champion
Team Long Run-Woodford Hounds
Highest Earner
Ryan Keefe
Riders
Donations $57,714.99
Total Raised: $57,714.99
Corporate Sponsorships: $17,500.00
Event Information
RRC Lexington is back for 2026!
The Lexington, Kentucky leg of the Real Rider Cup will return to New Vocations at Mereworth Farm on Saturday, July 11th, 2026. Join us for a spirited evening of thrilling competition! Free to attend; food trucks, cash bar, and music will be on hand for your enjoyment.
Schedule of Events
- 4 PM: Rider check-in open, in-hand arena familiarization
- 6 PM: Gates open to the public, rider briefing and course walk
- 7 PM: First rider on course
- 8 PM (or promptly following the last round): Awards ceremony
Venue Map & Information
Address: 719 Dolan Ln, Lexington, KY 40511
On-site contact: Carey Cairo
(859) 252-9574
[email protected]
Please, no dogs.
Rain or shine! There is limited tent seating, as well as bleachers. Spectators are welcome to bring a camp chair.
Limited stabling is available for participants, please contact Carey Cairo for more information. For all other questions, please route your inquiry through our Contact Us page.
Participating horses must provide current negative Coggins and proof of EHV-1 vaccination within the prior six months.
Teams
Team Long Run-Woodford Hounds $5,620.00
- Kristin VanMeter
- Gina Gans
- Spencer Allen
- Sarah Hamilton
Team September Farm $5,955.00
- Brooke Baker
- Rodolphe Brisset
- Caitlyn Stoddard
- Crystal Conning
- Heather Richard
Team New Vocations $6,650.00
- Maia Generoso
- Kate Stephenson
- Jayden Hamilton
- Olivia Wilcox
Team Spontaneous Combustion $9,685.00
- Anne Czerwonka
- Kylie Wellington
- Alice Beckman
- Kara Lee
- Karyn Wittek
Team Keeneland $11,715.00
- Sergio de Sousa
- Jocelyn Brooks
- Scott Morrison
- Kaya MacLeod
- Sidney Baughman
- Madison Scott
Team 1/ST Racing $4,594.99
- Andie Biancone
- Sierra Thomas
- Alison Zeitlin
- Hannah Warner
Team Breeders' Cup $13,495.00
- Brad Ruther
- Mary Ormsby
- Lindsay Gilbert
- Ryan Keefe
- Holly Goen
