Aaron Vale and Styles Conquer in $200,000 Upperville Jumper Classic
CSI4* Upperville Colt & Horse Show
June 11, 2025 at 6:54 PMBy b.wehner
Aaron Vale delivered a knockout performance to claim victory in the $200,000 Upperville Jumper Classic, piloting the electric Styles to a win that left the crowd on its feet.
With ice-cool composure and trademark boldness, Vale blazed through the course, making light work of the technical track and setting a time no one could touch. Styles, his flashy and powerful partner, met the moment with precision and poise, jumping with scope and style that turned heads with every fence.
Under the historic oaks of the Upperville Colt & Horse Show, Vale’s round wasn’t just fast—it was surgical. The pair’s seamless rhythm and clean turns were a masterclass in championship-caliber riding, reaffirming their growing reputation as a top-tier team to watch.
It was a dominant win on one of the sport’s most iconic stages—and a reminder that when Aaron Vale is in the ring with a horse like Styles, anything less than exceptional just won’t do.
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