Elizabeth Nestor and Covert Capture $10,000 Adult Amateur Hunter Classic Victory
National Horse Show
October 26, 2025 at 6:10 PMBy b.wehner
Competition at the 142nd National Horse Show continued with the $10,000 Adult Amateur Hunter Classic, where Elizabeth Nestor and her elegant mount Covert claimed top honors with a pair of smooth, beautifully ridden rounds.
Consistency and Style Under the Lights
The duo impressed the judges with their rhythm, style, and steady brilliance across both courses, earning the highest overall score of the class to secure the victory under the lights of the Alltech Arena.
A Showcase of Amateur Excellence
Their standout performance led a field of polished amateur riders, each demonstrating skill, balance, and classic hunter form on one of the sport’s most prestigious stages.
A Well-Earned Victory
It was a well-deserved win for Nestor and Covert — a combination that continues to exemplify grace, precision, and partnership at the pinnacle of the indoor hunter season.
Photo courtesy of the National Horse Show/ Mane Media
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