Davis, Alfano, Udelson and Bielefeld Get the Spotlight at Legacy Cup

Just Jack and Jennifer Alfano Stay Composed for the Win in 3’6” Pro Finals

“I had a blast,” said Jennifer Alfano after her winning round worth $3,178 on Just Jack. Alfano did not have much time to get used to her new mount as she only got the ride when his regular rider (Havens Schatt) broke her shoulder. Yet the match was meant to be as they just clicked. “This week was the first time I have ridden him,” explained Alfano, who added a special thank you to Caroline Moran and Scott Williamson “for giving me the chance to ride this great horse.”

“He is so much fun,” she continued. “He is a fun horse to ride. You pick up a gallop and keep going. He’s easy. He is a small horse but he doesn’t know that. He has such a big stride and a big jump.”

Alfano took over the lead as the 12th rider in a starting field of 29 horses knowing that there were still many top horses who could steal that lead away from her. “I was getting pretty nervous at the end. There were so many great horses and riders in this class.”

When the 37-year-old rider realized that the victory was hers she was thankful and “I was really excited. It’s a fun class and nice to compete against all these great riders and horses here in one class.”

Riding comes natural to Alfano who rides as a professional for Susie Schoellkopf out of Buffalo, NY. She explains that “I love the horses and what I do which is pretty much just ride. There is not a lot of time for too much else.”

She was glad that the Legacy Cup was included in her schedule. “It is such fun for all of these great riders to be here and to ride any horse they want (there is no qualification for competing at the Legacy Cup).”