Emily Hamel and Corvett. Photo by Sally Spickard.
The Carolina Horse Park is gearing up for the Setters’ Run Farm Carolina International CCI and Horse Trial on March 13th – 16th, 2025. Only a few weeks away, attendees can anticipate a week full of fun for the whole family, featuring Olympic competitors, food trucks, a Vendor Village, and free Kids’ Zone, with bouncy houses, climbing walls, and more.
Competitors can expect new ideas from this year’s course designer, Derek Di Grazia, who is stepping in to design the cross country tracks at the park. Also new this year– the Carolina International CCI is officially a qualifier for the US Equestrian Open. This unique competition will span all three Olympic disciplines (dressage, eventing, and show jumping) with nationwide competitions culminating in a final that will award nearly $1 million in total prize money across the sports. As a qualifier for possibly the biggest competition spanning all Olympic disciplines, the stakes have only gotten higher this year at the Horse Park, making for an even more exciting weekend than usual.
There’s still time for spectators to become a Carolina Club Member and reap the benefits of CDP Stables’ Carolina Club. Enjoy exhilarating action, southern hospitality, and premier ringside viewing, featuring a VIP tent at the show jumping and cross country venues. On Thursday, club members can a continental breakfast as well as light fare by Salty Boards Crafted Charcuterie while overlooking the dressage action. On Friday and Saturday, club members will have exclusive access to a seating area for show jumping and cross country, featuring the best view in the park for live action competition in the show jumping ring and closed-circuit TVs for taking in the cross country action. Members will be provided with a continental breakfast, luncheon buffet, and open bar from 10 a.m to 4 p.m., Thursday-Sunday. Become a club member here.
Will Coleman and Diabolo. Photo by Sally Spickard.
Those looking to support the Setters’ Run Farm Carolina International CCI and Horse Trial, a charitable non-profit corporation, can sponsor a cross country jump. New sponsorship levels and packages are available this year, as well as standard sponsorship packages. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Find out more information here.
Competitors and spectators alike are welcome to join 5* event rider Ariel Grald on the Emerald Valley Natural Health Cross Country Course Walk on Wednesday the 12th, at noon. Free to all, attendees will be able to get an inside look at Derek Di Grazia’s incredible course from an internationally recognized competitor. Those interested in joining the course walk are encouraged to park along Karen’s Way before meeting at the cross country start box at noon.
As always, events like these wouldn’t be able to exist without the support of some amazing volunteers. Volunteer opportunities are still available for those who would like to experience working behind-the-scenes at an amazing competition! Sign up here.
With only a few weeks to go until the first riders enter the ring and salute at X, don’t miss out on your chance to enjoy all that the Setters’ Run Farm Carolina International CCI and Horse Trial has to offer! Find out how you can enjoy the upcoming weekend on our website.
The Setters’ Run Farm Carolina International CCI and Horse Trial is a world class equestrian competition in the Sandhills of North Carolina. Leveraging local and national expertise and leadership, we continue to deliver an outstanding weekend of horse sport and entertainment for riders, owners, patrons, sponsors and visitors.
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