We have our first official sneak peek at what Ian Stark has up his sleeve for his final design at the MARS Maryland 5 Star, presented by Brown Advisory! Join Ian ahead of his upcoming retirement, along with eventing legend Bruce Davidson Sr., for a walk around some of the key questions on the CCI5* track. Stay tuned for the full look at what’s Ian and his team of builders have laid out!
U.S. Weekend Preview
Morven Park Fall International & H.T. (VA): [Website] [Entries] [Schedule] [YouTube Channel] [USEF Network] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
The Event at Isaacks Ranch (NM): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]
Redefined Equestrian H.T. (CO): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Pine Hill Fall H.T. (TX): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Poplar Place Farm October H.T. (GA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Major International Events
Military Boekelo CCIO4*-L (Netherlands): [Website] [Entries/Timing/Scoring] [ClipMyHorse.TV Live Stream] [FEI YouTube Live Stream] [EN’s Coverage]
Links & Reading
Eventing Nation and Horse Nation are pleased to present our upcoming Holiday Gift Guide series! A series of gift idea lists aimed at everything from the Organizational Freak to the Tech Nerd in your family or barn group, this series will launch in mid-November to help all of the hapless gift givers out there with a gift you’ll ACTUALLY want. If your brand would like to place a product into a list or even obtain full ownership of an exclusive list just for you, visit this link to fill out our interest form. Placements in these lists start at $250, and insertions are being taken until November 11.
EN’s classified site, Sport Horse Nation, got a makeover! It’s still the eventers-only online marketplace you know and love, but we’ve added advanced user features and upgraded search functionality to make it easier for riders to connect with the unicorns they’re searching for. EN readers get unlimited free listings until October 10th with promo code “GoEventing” at checkout. Check it out today! [SHN]
A Revolution of Inclusion: Black Equestrians and Allies Accept ETHOS Awards
Women in Sport: Event Rider Aoife Clark
Meet FEI Cavalor Best Groom Nominee – Bettina Cardi
Mark your calendar for the British Eventing Winter Series
Sponsor Corner: World Equestrian Brands
Don’t miss out on your chance to get 20% off Mattes pads through World Equestrian Brands using code 24MATTES20! Order by October 13 to ensure your order is delivered in time for Christmas (or just buy one or three for yourself!). Click here to shop Mattes.
Video Break
Just a colorfully cool edit from our friends at Impulsion Media, featuring World Equestrian Brands ambassador Sharon White and Claus 63: