Growing up, I loved flipping to the back of my weekly Chronicle of the Horse magazines to see who won what over the weekend — and, on the occasion that I’d had a good horse trial finish myself, excitedly racing around the house pointing at the fine print and shouting to my family: “Look, it’s my name!” As much as any blue ribbon, that little bit of recognition made me feel special.
There are a few very sensible reasons why the Chronicle stopped publishing comprehensive results some years ago. Timeliness is one: Nowadays, you can follow event scores as the event is still unfolding. Oftentimes, scores even post online before they’ve hit the actual scoreboard at a show. Compiling them, also, is extremely time-consuming, and nowadays there are more events countrywide than ever before. Putting “Weekend Winners” together for EN is a monster cut-and-paste weekly project that takes me as long or longer than any other post I write.
It’s nothing, however, compared to the hundreds or thousands of hours of work that eventers around the country put into the effort of competing in this sport. And you’re not doing it for a $3 ribbon, although success is certainly a measuring stick to keep progress on track. You do it because you love it.
And I cut-and-paste for hours each Monday not for page views, but because I love the idea of some eventer out there seeing their name or photo on EN and feeling a little burst of pride. From EN to each week’s winners, may we extend a heartfelt congrats and a well-deserved moment in the sun.
An extra-special shout-out to Jordan Linstedt and Staccato, who posted the lowest finishing score in the country this weekend! The pair earned a 19.8 to win Open Preliminary at the 42nd Annual Whidbey Island H.T.
And now, for your weekly winners!
Huntington Farm H.T. [Website] [Results]
Open Preliminary: Christina Reiter & Outlier (50.7)
Junior Young Rider Training: Hannah Smith & Bittersweet Aurora (39.4)
Open Training A: Nicole Leikert & All the Above (33.5)
Open Training B: Jane Hamlin & Fernhill Mischief (39.6)
Junior Novice: Maya Zigler & King Dingaling (34.3)
Open Novice A: Andrea Manley & Shadais China Moon (31.2)
Open Novice B: Julie Howard & Isn’t She Sweet (31.7)
Junior Beginner Novice: Isabel Estes & Fernhill Blue Moon (31.7)
Open Beginner Novice A: Sue Levy & Baltic Mahogany (27.8)
Open Beginner Novice B: Kristy Branco & Phair Play (32.2)
Maryland at Loch Moy I H.T. [Website] [Results]
Open Intermediate: Kelli Temple & Metallica (30.5)
Junior Young Riders Open Preliminary: Emma Ayre & Dad Arewethereyet (34.4)
Open Preliminary-A: Kelli Temple & Caleesi (25.7)
Open Preliminary-B: Maya Black & West River (31.7)
Preliminary Rider: Bennett Camp-Crowder & Rosalynd (31.7)
Modified A: Nicholas Hinze & Dakota Blues (36.1)
Modified B: Abigail Lindsay & A Kodak Image (31.1)
Junior Open Training: William Kidwell & Tremolo (27.4)
Open Training-A: Sarah Cousins & Sneaky Rascal (32.9)
Open Training-B: Jan Byyny & Dashwood (30.0)
Training Rider-A: Elizabeth Billings & Calero (31.9)
Training Rider-B: Nicole Wisniewski & Compromise Elsewhere (34.1)
Junior Open Novice-A: Brynn Hershbine & Cadenza Aria (23.4)
Junior Open Novice-B: Amara Underwood & Slim Jim (35.7)
Novice Rider-A: Katelyn Duda & Will You Remember Me (32.4)
Novice Rider-B: Taylor Martin & Stiletto (25.7)
Open Novice-A: Alexandra Peterson & Captain Crunch (31.0)
Open Novice-B: Sarah Whitehead & Proletariat (30.2)
Beginner Novice Rider-A: Jennifer Trautmann & Norman (25.8)
Beginner Novice Rider-B: Annabel Carruthers & Princess Leia (38.6)
Junior Beginner Novice-A: Sadie Phifer & Gusty Day (32.8)
Junior Beginner Novice-B: Georgia Cooley & Gossip Girl (35.3)
Open Beginner Novice-A: Courtney Sendak & Just Once Ide (29.2)
Open Beginner Novice-B: Carla Tussey & Wise Thinking (23.9)
Chattahoochee Hills Summer II H.T. [Website] [Results]
Intermediate Championships: Kerry Torrey & Zumba (44.4)
Open Intermediate: Alexa Ehlers & Amistoso (41.1)
Open Preliminary: Emilie Mudd & Quite Nice 11 (28.9)
Preliminary Championships: Andrew McConnon & Bossinova (29.4)
Preliminary Rider: Liv Levine & Fernhill Fifth Avenue (33.4)
Jr. Training Rider Championships: Caroline Dannemiller & Tops (33.0)
Open Training: Devon Brown & Hickstead (22.4)
Training Championships: Tik Maynard & Stakkato Bronx (28.4)
Sr. Training Rider Championships: Cindy Phillips & 3rd Times The Charm (35.1)
Training Rider-A: Kelly Carter & My Mexico (31.8)
Training Rider-B: Hanna Johnson & Urlanmore Beauty (33.3)
Jr. Novice Rider Championships: Kaitlyn Brittendall & Blyth’s Madeline GS (33.3)
Novice Rider-A: Kennedy Wheeler & Jos Estoico (31.9)
Novice Rider-B: Charlotte Laseter & Born of the Blues (32.9)
Open Novice-A: Lauren Eckardt & Mancini’s Code (30.5)
Open Novice-B: Nicole Hatley & Aspen (23.6)
Open Novice Championships: Julie Richards & Beaulieu’s Cecelia (28.3)
Sr. Novice Rider Championships: Ashley Selembo & Sweet Georgia Brown (32.4)
Open Beginner Novice Championships: Tik Maynard & Santiano (32.3)
Beginner Novice Rider-A: Elizabeth Clymer & Ima Iny Too (36.0)
Beginner Novice Rider-B: Joanna Dunkerton & Perelli (37.3)
Jr. Beginner Novice Rider Championships: Devon Tresan & I Am Superman (28.5)
Open Beginner Novice: Alexa Ehlers & Clear Laveer (32.9)
Sr. Beginner Novice Rider Championships: Cheryl Benefiel & Treliver Drambuie (29.8)
Twin Rivers Summer H.T. [Website] [Results]
Open Intermediate: Tamra Smith & Mai Baum (31.5)
Open Preliminary: Auburn Excell Brady & BSP Tuxedo (28.0)
Preliminary Rider: Kaylawna Smith & Fleeceworks Ghost (28.7)
Jr. Training Rider: Alexis Concolino & Contigo (30.9)
Open Training: Taren Hoffos & Hi Duty (26.6)
Sr. Training Rider A: Stacia Lloyd & Infinite Jest (36.1)
Sr. Training Rider B: Margaret Crow & Remington III (32.7)
Jr. Novice Rider: Kayla Bierman & Addyson (29.5)
Open Novice: Tamra Smith & Cooley Starstruck (27.1)
Sr. Novice Rider: Angela Cricelli & Sunsprite’s Cali (29.8)
Future Event Horse 3 Year Old: Holger Hoetzel & Terraplane Blues (80.5)
Future Event Horse 4 Year Old: Doretta Wright & Wright Rendition (80.5)
Future Event Horse Yearling: Sarah Gross & Royal Street (77.8)
Young Event Horse 4 Year Old: Tamra Smith & Fleeceworks Quinn (82.6)
Young Event Horse 5 Year Old: Tamra Smith & MB MaiStein (88.5)
42nd Annual Whidbey Island H.T. [Website] [Results]
Open Advanced/Intermediate: Sandra Donnelly & Belshazzar (46.4)
CT-Open Intermediate: Marc Grandia & Campari FFF (31.2)
Open Intermediate: Kerry Groot & Borasco (44.1)
CT-Preliminary-Open: Madelyn Floyd & Clementine (30.5)
Jr/YR Preliminary: Stephanie Miller & Cabrio (32.4)
Open Preliminary: Jordan Linstedt & Staccato (19.8)
Jr/YR Training: Samantha Hollow-Bist & Scout (31.4)
Junior Training: Ella Carpenter & He’s Got Moxie (29.5)
Open Training 1: Karen O’Neal & Danciana (29.5)
Open Training 2: Karen Lounsbery & Stewart (26.6)
Jr/YR Novice: Ava Cox & Inigo Montoya (34.1)
Junior Novice 1: Madelyn Myers & Bare Necessities (29.1)
Junior Novice 2: Kiran D’Souza & ROR Lisbane Finch (26.4)
Open Novice 1: Jenny Holbrook & Alchemist II (23.3)
Open Novice 2: Leonie Padgett & Don Schatzeli (25.9)
Jr/YR Beginner Novice: Laura Roberts & Ellen Gobrightly (24.7)
Junior Beginner Novice: Grace Messmer & Bentley (26.1)
Open Beginner Novice 1: Karen O’Neal & Clooney 14 (28.1)
Open Beginner Novice 2: Chris Gianini & Aliado (34.7)
Powder Basin H.T. [Website] [Results]
Preliminary-Open: Lynnea Woody & Prince Eric (43.1)
Training-Open: Linda Quist & Belle Gambe (29.2)
Junior Novice: Jhett Jenkins & Pedernales Cat (33.1)
Open Novice A: Erin Contino & Handsome Ransom (28.5)
Open Novice B: Anna Weatherford & Thaddaeus (30.7)
Junior Beginner Novice: Hanna Wildin & Happy Dance (30.8)
Open Beginner Novice A: Sabrina Manning & The River (36.8)
Open Beginner Novice B: Anika Bronfman & Sidecar (31.6)
Intro-Open CT: Kirsi Hussa & The Rest of the Story (34.0)
Coconino Summer I H.T. [Website] [Results]
Intermediate: Summer Peterson & Jake the Fish (44.9)
Open Preliminary: Ellie Brown & Ringfort Fighting Chance (31.0)
Open Training: Jeanine Allred & Shabang (27.1)
Training Junior: Lauren Gillis & Under the Spotlight (26.8)
Training Rider: Shannon Bird & Gatsby V (26.1)
Novice Junior: Savannah Carter & Ballustree Dun Believable (24.1)
Novice Rider: Ashley Armijo & Cimbria (30.0)
Open Novice: Rachel Maloney & Empire Bear Bones (28.1)
Beginner Novice Junior: Sophia Hardesty & San Marco (29.8)
Beginner Novice Rider: Jane Worrall & Mystique Knights (26.5)
Open Beginner Novice: Nicholas Madsen & American Style (27.0)
Intro: Jennifer Wooten & Bella (28.6)
Go Eventing!