140th National Horse Show News - Sunday, October 29, 2023

Maggie King Takes The Win in The Hamel Foundation National Horse Show 3’3” Equitation Championship

Lexington, KY – Oct. 29, 2023 – The 140th National Horse Show showcased its unwavering commitment to equestrian excellence as the spotlight shifted to the highly anticipated Hamel Foundation National Horse Show 3'3" Equitation Championship. In this prestigious event, riders demonstrated exceptional skills and grace in this challenging equitation competition.

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After three challenging phases of competition, the title of Champion in the Hamel Foundation National Horse Show 3'3" Equitation Championship went to Maggie King of Spring, Texas. It is King's first year competing on

the indoor equitation circuit, and she absolutely excelled here at the National Horse Show. She rode her own horse, Ivano S, a 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding, to the winner's circle accompanied by her trainer, Robert Braswell.

"[The class] stood out. If you won this class and this was the end of your junior year you could be really proud of winning it or even competing in it. Looking forward to next year, I think experience is the key. Ride every day that you can and expose your horse to some different things. I think that is what is going to be necessary in the future."