Mark Bellissimo announced today that, effective immediately, shows operated at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (N.C.), Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (Fla.), Colorado Horse Park, Central Park (N.Y.), and The Trump Invitational at Mar-a-Lago (Fla.) will provide a $500 award to the groom of the winning horse in the highest-money grand prix class of the week over $25,000.
The groom will also be mentioned in all communications of the victory and will appear in the winning photo of its press releases.
Though grooms like Rachel Terleski, pictured with Flexible, are often considered the unsung heroes of the show world, a new initiative by Mark Bellissimo will help honor their hard work. Photo by Ann Glavan.