Margie Engle and Royce, Winners of the 2014 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix

Lexington, KY – Kentucky Horse Shows LLC, is pleased to announce that the prize money awarded in the Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix CSI2* on Saturday, May 9, 2015 has been increased from $75,000 to $85,000. This increase will make it possible for competitors to earn more Longines Rider Ranking points from the class. The starting fee will not increase for this highlight event. Sponsored by Audi of Lexington, the $85,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix CSI2* will be held under the lights Saturday night in the Rolex Stadium during the first week of the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows. The event will feature some of the country’s leading horse and rider combinations as they compete for the winning title. For the past two years, the victory has gone to Olympian Margie Engle with Elm Rock Partner LLC’s Royce. The first major event during the Kentucky Spring Horse Show will be the $34,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic CSI2* on Thursday night. Highlights during the first week also include the $25,000 Bluegrass Classic and the $25,000 U25 Classic, as well as the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby and the $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby. The Kentucky Spring Classic will kick-off the following week, on May 13, 2015, with the $34,000 Welcome Speed CSI3*. The Rolex Stadium will also host the $34,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic CSI3*, $127,000 Hollow Creek Farm Grand Prix CSI3*, $50,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix, and $20,000 Bluegrass Classic. For more information on Kentucky Horse Shows LLC and the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows, please visit www.kentuckyhorseshows.com. To request a prize list please email prizelist@kentuckyhorseshows.com.    KENTUCKY HORSE SHOWS 2015 HORSE SHOW SERIES FAST FACTS Events: 2015 Kentucky Spring Horse ShowsWhat:The Kentucky Horse Shows 2015 series includes two weeks of top hunter/jumper competitions during the month of May. The Kentucky Horse Show Series is the host of the Hagyard Challenge Series and Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series.Where:Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY, site of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™. Home to the United States Equestrian Federation.When:KENTUCKY SPRING HORSE SHOW – May 6-10, 2015$34,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic CSI2*$85,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix CSI2*$25,000 Bluegrass Classic$25,000 U25 Classic$15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby$5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter DerbyWCHR Recognized Hunter CompetitionKENTUCKY SPRING CLASSIC – May 13-17, 2015$34,000 Welcome Speed CSI3*$34,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic CSI3*$127,000 Hollow Creek Farm Grand Prix CSI3*$50,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix$20,000 Bluegrass Classic$5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter DerbySponsors:A special thanks to the generous sponsors of the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows: Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Hallway Feeds, Hollow Creek Farm, Audi of Lexington, Sleepy P Ranch, CWD, Farm Vet, Dietrich Insurance, Take2 Thoroughbred Program and the Official Hotel The ClarionHours:8am – 5pm dailyParking:Horse Show Exhibitors may purchase a weekly parking pass at the main Horse Park entrance for $15.00. Dogs are permitted at the Kentucky Horse Park on a leash.Directions:The Kentucky Horse Park is located 8 miles northeast of Lexington, Kentucky at Exit 120 on Interstate 75.