Lexington, United States – May 09, 2026 – It was all about speed and accuracy on Saturday night during the Kentucky Spring Horse Show’s main event, the $125,000 Hagyard Lexington Grand Prix CSI 3*. A field of 38 international athletes was narrowed down to five combinations for the jump-off, where only the most careful had a shot at the podium. Alexandra Worthington (USA) was last to go with De L’Oiseliere, and a careful clear would earn them second place.

The next two riders each had errors on course as well, so when Worthington returned with De L’Oiseliere she chose a different plan – going slow with a focus on leaving the rails intact. The strategy paid off, finishing with the only other fault-free effort and the second-place prize, while Ballard led her second victory lap of the week.

Aaron Vale (USA) AND Helios Du Moulin came the closest to catching the time, but a rail at the penultimate fence and a time of 44.11 seconds would rank them third at the end of the night. Vale (USA) was the fastest 4-faulter of the night with Helios du Moulin to take home the third-place honors.

FEI show jumping will continue next week during the Kentucky Spring Classic, which will feature another $62,500 Spring Classic CSI3* on Thursday, as well as the $125,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix CSI3*, presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. Riders can also compete each Sunday during the $35,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix, presented by Sterling Equestrian/Forest Hill and the $15,000 U25 Grand Prix.

For more information on the Kentucky Spring Series please visit http://www.kentuckyhorseshows.com.

Final Results – $125,000 Hagyard Lexington Grand Prix CSI 3*

1) Erynn Ballard (CAN) & Chatadel PS – 0 / 0 – 44.05

2) Alexandra Worthington (USA) & De L’Oiseliere – 0 / 0 – 55.07

3) Aaron Vale (USA) & Helios du Moulin – 0 / 4 – 44.11

Source: Press Release from Kentucky Horse Shows

Photos: © KHS / Winslow Photography

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