The Split Rock Jumping Tour announced Jan. 19 that it will move the fall portion of its FEI show jumping series from Lexington, Ky., to a new horse show facility in Columbus, Ohio.

In addition, a second week will be added to the fall schedule with a new CSI** running at the new facility, Sept. 27-Oct. 1, followed by the established CSI***, Oct. 4-8. The spring CSI*** will run at Split Rock Farm in Lexington, Ky., May 24-28.

Working with Matt Harris, developer and owner of the new Columbus facility, Split Rock’s founder, Derek Braun, will take the Split Rock Jumping Tour on the road to a new facility. 

“We set out to change the way show jumping is presented in the United States,” said Braun. “And by catering to each of our constituencies and giving personal attention to every detail, I believe we have taken the sport to a new level.

“Our intent has always been to bring our unique show jumping experience to other locations and we have constantly been on the lookout for venues that would be the right fit to expand the tour,” he continued. “I am thrilled to say that we have found a partner who shares our values and our vision of how our sport should be presented.”

Located in the northeast quadrant of Columbus, the new facility is easily accessed from I-270 and is located just minutes from The New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix. The showgrounds feature 250 permanent stalls. The expansive property includes multiple rings and riding areas, and the Grand Prix Ring, one of two to be used for competition, is 250’ x 350’. All rings have state-of-the-art-footing, and the Grand Prix ring features in-ground irrigation.

“This location provides for every single need of our exhibitors,” Braun said. “The area features great hotels, great restaurants and couldn’t be any more convenient for those coming from The New Albany Classic. The facility checks every box and I can state unequivocally that this will be the absolute best show jumping event in America!”

“We are thrilled to be working with Derek Braun and the Split Rock Jumping Tour,” Harris said. “Derek has created a very dynamic experience for competitors, spectators and sponsors. We share the same customer-focused approach and have developed our facility and hired personnel with very high standards in order to deliver the best possible experience. This is an exciting partnership for our facility and we are looking forward to what the future holds.”