More than 150 equine athletes were “unloaded” in the center of Uptown yesterday to compete in the Charlotte Jumper Classic, beginning today, April 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The competition pits Olympians and the top-ranked riders in the world against each other in 10 classes of intense competition culminating with the prestigious $200,000 Charlotte Grand Prix on Sunday.
Charlotte Jumper Classic riders compete against the clock and jump an obstacle course of between 15-20 fences set on a twisting, turning course with the goal of not dropping a rail or falling off the horse. If more than one rider has a clear round a jump off is held – the equestrian equivalent to sudden death overtime. The rider with the fastest time and the fewest jumping faults is declared the winner.
Today’s session begins at 6:00 p.m. and features an International and Adult Competition, as well as amateurs competing. Saturday, April 13 is Kids day and the first 3,000 kids will receive a FREE Charlotte Jumper Classic coloring and activity book. The afternoon session begins at 1:00 p.m. with the Adult Speed Stake and Top Score competition. A horse and rider clinic for kids follows the afternoon session where kids can learn how to care for a horse and what it takes to compete in show jumping. The evening session on Saturday begins at 7:00 p.m. and includes a class for the top Amateur-Owners and the Charlotte Welcome Stake. Grand Prix Sunday, April 15, kicks off at 2:00 p.m. with the Charlotte Adult Jumper Classic and ends with the exciting Grand Prix of Charlotte where riders will compete for a $200,000 purse. A full competition and entertainment schedule follows.
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