A legacy of hope and courage lives on through the Hannah Francis Award, which is now accepting applications for 2025.
Created in memory of Hannah Francis—an incredibly brave young eventer whose battle with osteosarcoma inspired the world—this annual award honors an Inspirational Young Eventer who embodies the spirit Hannah so fiercely demonstrated: dreaming bigger than fear, riding through adversity, and giving back to the community.
Hannah’s story, shared through her beloved soft toy, Willberry the Wonder Pony, captivated tens of thousands. Her charity, Hannah’s Willberry Wonder Pony, continues to fund critical research into bone cancer and grant equine wishes to others facing serious illness. The award’s bronze trophy, a beautiful sculpture of Hannah and her horse Mavis created by artist Amy Goodman, symbolizes not just the trials Hannah faced, but the strength, resilience, and passion she gave to this sport.
To learn more or apply, visit here. Let Hannah’s legacy remind us: it’s not just about the accomplishments — it’s about the ride.
U.S. Weekend Results
VHC Eventing (VA): [Website] [Scores]
Woodside Spring H.T. (VA): [Website] [Scores]
Spring Coconino H.T. (AZ): [Website] [Scores]
Willow Draw Charity H.T. (TX): [Website] [Scores]
Flora Lea Spring H.T. (NJ): [Website] [Scores]
Major International Events
Bicton International (UK): [Website] [Scores] [Live Stream Replays]
Equestrian Festival Baborówko (Poland): [Website] [Scores] [Live Stream Replays]
News & Reading
Fear is an emotion we’ve ALL experienced, and oftentimes it rears its head at the most inopportune times. Fear also has many layers to it, which means understanding it and its hold on us is key. In his latest Pressure Proof Column, Coach Daniel Stewart offers up some words of wisdom on navigating fear. Read it here.
Many congratulations to Canadian Olympian Jessie Phoenix, who has been selected to receive a $20,000 travel grant to help her compete at CHIO Aachen in July with Freedom GS. Freedom GS is a special horse for Jessie, having been her partner for the Paris Olympics, a win in the TerraNova 4*-S this spring, and a podium finish in the Lexington 4*-S in April, setting up for what could be a great weekend in Germany. Read more here.
Does your off-track Thoroughbred seem to lose all her zen as soon as you leave your home property? Really, this advice can apply to any horse, but if you struggle with this, then Aubrey Graham’s latest Thoroughbred Logic column on Horse Nation should be your next read. See what Aubrey recommends here.
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