The inaugural $10,000 Bill Ellis Memorial/U.S. Hunter Jumper Association International Hunter Derby at the Princeton Summer Classic in Skillman, N.J., was such a hit last year that there will be an encore July 28.
The class is being sponsored by Carol Stillwell and Emil Spadone of Horseflight. After last year’s class, won by Amanda Steege on Lafitte de Muze, Carol said of Bill, “He was a true horseman. With Bill, it was about the horses and making sure they were taken care of. I couldn’t be prouder, in New Jersey, to have it here, I would like to see this continue on and on.”
And so it will. The competition starts at 8 a.m. An exhibitor party sponsored by Carol will take place July 27 from 2-4 p.m. outside the exhibitor tent.