Laura Kraut isn’t planning on a retirement fund for Anthem just yet, although she’ll now have something more to contribute after winning the largest-paying class on this spring’s show jumping circuit.

After three grueling rounds, the seasoned Anthem, now 17, and Kraut won the $500,000 Grand Prix of Charlotte CSI-*****, April 13, beating a starting field of 38 competitors and walking away with the top check of $125,000.