Looking for a learning opportunity? Stop by Loch Moy Farm in Adamstown, MD March 9-11 to audit a clinic with British Olympian and 5* winner William Fox-Pitt. This is no ordinary clinic — there’s a full schedule of education on tap for both participants and auditors. Check it out:
🔹 Sunday March 9, 2025
🐎 Clinic Focus: XC technique
Location: MDHT competition course
Timing: early afternoon until dusk
🍷 Sunday Cocktail Party: Mingle with William Fox-Pitt and clinic participants. Each Sunday auditor ticket
includes admission (for 1 person) to cocktail party.
🔹 Monday March 10, 2025
🐎 Clinic Focus: XC and show jumping technique
Location: All-weather XDerby course
Timing: 9AM-5PM
🍽️ Monday Dinner with WFP: Enjoy a delicious meal in a relaxed atmosphere with William Fox-Pitt and clinic
participants. Each Monday auditor ticket includes admission(for 1 person) to dinner.
🔹 Tuesday March 11, 2025
🐎 Clinic Focus: XC technique
Location: MDHT competition course
Timing: 9AM-5PM
Pick up your 1-, 2-, or 3-day tickets here on Strider before they sell out!
U.S. Weekend Preview
Bouckaert Equestrian International (GA) [US EQUESTRIAN OPEN QUALIFER CCI4*-S]: [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
Southern Pines H.T. (NC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
SAzEA Spring H.T. (AZ): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Full Gallop Farm March I H.T. (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer]
News & Reading
Five-time Olympic show jumper Anne Kursinski has taught and mentored plenty of event riders, and regardless of discipline her teaching philosophy can have some takeaways for all of us. Anne believes in pushing her students outside of their comfort zones, and she’s big on details. Pick up some new tips and exercises from Anne here.
British 5* eventer Alex Bragg also has some new advice for us, focusing on building balance and engagement using a jump on a turn. This exercise is useful for aiding in softness and suppleness through the body. Dive in for more details here.
STRIDER has struck up a partnership with Sporting Days Farm in Aiken, SC with the goal of supporting the Aiken equestrian community at large. Read more about this partnership here.
Video Break
Watch Will Coleman and Chin Tonic HS’ winning cross country round at last weekend’s Stirling Venture Capital Grand-Prix Eventing Showcase at Bruce’s Field:
