Last weekend marked a very special occasion for our own Amanda Chance, who’s been relentlessly stalking following Will Faudree’s 5* horse, Mama’s Magic Way, due to the shared sire (Mighty Magic) with her own Preliminary horse, Like Magic WTW. The “magic” finally happened at Bouckaert Farm and it’s safe to say it’s a love story (baby just say yes).
U.S. Weekend Preview
USEA AEC, $60,000 Adequan Advanced Final and ATC Finals (CA): [Website] [Digital Program] [Schedule] [Live Stream – Equine Network] [Live Stream – H&C+] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Kentucky Classique H.T. (KY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Seneca Valley Pony Club H.T. (MD): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Bucks County Horse Park H.T. (PA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]
Silverwood Farm Fall H.T. (WI): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring]
Equestrians’ Institute H.T. (WA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Larkin Hill Fall H.T. (NY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
News & Reading
As USEA American Eventing Championships kicks off today, let’s tune in for some Fast Facts about the field that’s gathered at Galway Downs to compete for $100,000 in prizes and purses. Read more here.
From severe neglect to thriving in the eventing world: you won’t want to miss the story of Ghost, a palomino Tennessee Walking Horse who found his way to rescue not once, but twice before landing with Jenn Wieckowski and her 10-year-old daughter Lizzie. Don’t miss the heart-warming story here.
Horses aren’t just partners in the arena—they’re also helping children find their voices. A new pilot program in Ohio is showing how equine-assisted therapy can boost confidence and improve speech and language skills for kids with communication challenges. Read more about it on Horse Nation here.
Sponsor Corner: Maryland Horse Trials
Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.
Attention 5* riders! Don’t miss your chance to apply for the 2025 International Riders Travel Grant Program, designed to help bring the world’s best horses and riders to the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory. Applications must be submitted by September 1, 2025, with funds allocated no later than September 17 to offset transportation costs. Eligible athletes traveling 1,000+ miles—U.S. or international—are encouraged to apply.
Make sure your application (including a travel budget) is in before the deadline and join us this October in Cecil County for one of just seven CCI5* events in the world! Click here for more information and to submit your application.
Video Break
We talk a lot about rider posture, but what about our horses’ posture? Find out what this could be telling you in the latest Ride iQ Ask an Expert with Shelley Thomas:
