Some days, you’re the bug. Other days, you’re the windshield. Tamie Smith showed her sense of humor on social media this weekend after taking an untimely tumble into the water at Twin Rivers with Lillet 3 (both of them were unhurt!) on cross country. Eventers surely have a different perspective on life, don’t they? We’re here for it!
U.S. Events Opening Today
Equestrians Institute H.T. (WA); IEA Horse Trials (IN); The Spring Event at Archer (WY); Ocala Summer H.T. I (FL); GMHA June H.T. (VT); Poplar Place June H.T. (GA); MCTA H.T. at Shawan Downs (MD); Genesee Valley Riding & Driving Club Spring H.T. (NY)
U.S. Events Closing Today
Riga Meadow at Coole Park Combined Test (NY); The Event at Skyline (UT); Stable View Local Charities H.T. (SC); Waredaca H.T. (MD); Texas Rose Horse Park H.T. (TX); Windridge Farm Spring H.T. (NC)
News & Reading
Practice until you’re an artist,” says legendary horseman Bernie Traurig, who recently led a three-day workshop at Coker Farm in Bedford, NY, focused on the American forward riding system. Riders worked through fundamental transitions, shoulder control, and perfecting non-clashing aids—key ingredients to success across disciplines. Bernie’s message? Master the basics, think through every ride, and keep at it until polish becomes instinct. Read more on Practical Horseman here.
Hard work, talent, and a pair of special horses have launched Texas junior Mia Holstien into the eventing spotlight. With guidance from coach Rebecca Brown—and some seriously dedicated FaceTime lessons—Mia climbed the levels aboard her beloved OTTB DaVinci and now looks ahead with her new partner, FE Chiara Mia. Her goal? The EA21 program and, one day, the Olympics. Read more on Mia’s journey here.
From quirky turnout habits to top 5* finishes, Buck Davidson’s Sorocaima is equal parts workhorse and weirdo—in the best way. “Cam,” a 14-year-old OTTB, will make his fourth start at Defender Kentucky later this month, bringing with him a big forelock, a bigger heart, and a routine that includes pausing to admire a rock every. single. day. Read more about this fan-favorite Thoroughbred in the latest “Behind the Stall Door” on The Chronicle of the Horse here.
Burnham Market was a showcase for British Eventing’s youth talent, with Alice Gates and Elizabeth Barrett both turning heads. Alice and Shanbeg Pandora delivered the fastest cross-country time across all intermediate sections to win the OIu21, while Elizabeth topped the Young Riders in the CCI3*-S aboard Georgina W. With Bicton and Jardy on the horizon, both riders are firmly on the path toward major goals this season. Read more on a great weekend for the British youth program here.
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Video Break
Don’t miss a very special and candid episode of Behind the Barn with Jennie Brannigan:
