Alexandra Ā Pielet,Ā of Highland Park, IL,Ā has been named Show Jumping Hall of FameĀ Rider of the MonthĀ for July after earning the most points on one horse in Series competition during the month.
Pielet competes in theĀ JuniorĀ division in the East Conference of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series. She earned the award by ridingĀ Helene VEĀ to wins in both Hall of Fame classics at the two Lake Placid Horse Shows. These two wins have catapulted Pielet into fourth place in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series Junior standings as of the end of July.
The Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series is sponsored by The National Horse Show Association of America,Ā the Hampton Classic Horse Show, and SmartPak. The Series honors one rider each month as theĀ Rider of the Month. The honor goes to the one rider who earns the most points on one horse in Series competition that month.
"I would like to congratulateĀ Alexandra PieletĀ on being named our Rider of the Month for July," said George Morris, President of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame. "Alexandra is an excellent rider. Winning two Classics back-to-back is an impressive achievement and we wish her continued success in the Series."
The Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series hosts separate divisions for junior and amateur-owner riders in two Conferences - the East Conference and the West Conference.Ā Series standings are used to help determine Junior and Amateur-Owner entries for the National Horse Show and Las Vegas National Horse Show in November.