Rodney Jenkins, Hall of Fame rider and Stakes winning trainer, died Nov. 5
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Longtime Maryland horseman Rodney Jenkins, who successfully transitioned from a Hall of Fame show career to a Thoroughbred trainer of such horses as millionaire Cordmaker and fellow graded-stakes winners Bandbox and Running Tide, died Thursday evening, Nov. 5 at the age of 80.
Rodney Jenkins, left, with longtime owner Ellen Charles. (Photo by Jim McCue)Jenkins’ last starter, 3-year-old gelding The Band Runs On, finished fourth in Laurel’s Star de Naskra June 29.
His last winner came with 3-year-old filly Lilly Lightning April 19 at Laurel.
Both horses were bred in Maryland and owned by Ellen Charles of Hillwood Stable.
“We had a wonderful time together,” Charles said. “I learned a lot from Rodney. Even though I had grown up around horses, I hadn’t grown up as far as breeding them and going to sales and things like that. He was a really fun person to be with. It was great, great experience.”
A native of Middleburg, Va., Jenkins was the son of famous horseman and huntsman Enis Jenkins.
He dominated the American show ring over parts of three decades, retiring in 1989 as the sport’s winningest rider.
He dominated the American show ring over parts of three decades, retiring in 1989 as the sport’s winningest rider.
Jenkins was a member of 16 Nations’ Cup teams and 10 World Championships, winning over 70 Grand Prix in his career.
In 1987 he was the AGA Rider of the Year, AHSA Horseman of the Year, and took two Silver Medals at the Pan Am Games.
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