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Friday News & Notes from Stable View

By on Sep 18, 2026 12:01 am -

James Wofford on Carawich, 1978. Photo courtesy of Gamecock Photo.

It’s a USEA Hall of Fame induction year, which means we’re getting a drip feed of the newest class of greats who will join their predecessors in receiving this honor at the Annual Meeting & Convention in Arlington, VA this December.

Among the four-legged inductees for this Class of 2026 is the great Carawich, who many the eventing fan will know as a famous horse of Jimmy Wofford’s.

Carawich (Scratchy x Polly’s Vaughan), known in the barn as “Pop,” was one of the most important horses of Jimmy’s career. Discovered through Jimmy’s mentor Lars Sederholm, he was purchased in 1977 and quickly proved to be a remarkable partner. Jimmy and Carawich represented the United States at the 1978 World Championships, contributing to the team bronze medal and going on to earn an individual silver medal at the 1980 Alternate Olympic Games in Fontainebleau and win the 1981 Kentucky Three-Day Event.

Celebrated for his intelligence and athleticism on cross-country, Carawich developed a reputation for anticipating questions on course and forming a unique partnership with his rider. Retired in 1984, he remained one of the defining horses of Jimmy’s career and an enduring figure in American eventing history.

Major International Events

Agria Blenheim Palace International (UK): [Website] [Tickets] [Timetable] [Timing & Scoring] [Blenheim Challenge Scoring] [H&C+ Live Stream]

U.S. Weekend Events

Twin Rivers Fall International (CA): [Website] [Entries/Timing/Scores] [Volunteer]

Unionville International (PA): [Website] [Entries/Timing] [Scores] [Volunteer]

Heritage Park H.T. (KS): [Website] [Entries/Timing] [Scores] [Volunteer]

University of New Hampshire H.T. (NH): [Website] [Entries/Timing] [Scores] [Volunteer]

Honey Run H.T. (MI): [Website] [Entries/Timing/Scores]

Links & Reading

Sponsor Corner: Oktoberfest at Stable View is just around the corner!

Don’t miss out on the best view in the house at Stable View’s iconic Oktoberfest event, taking place in Aiken, SC next weekend, September 26-27. VIP tickets are still available and will include access to the upper level of Stable View’s Pavillon, catered lunch, open beer and wine bar (along with N/A options, of course) and more. Get your VIP tickets sorted here.

[More Stable View Oktoberfest information]

Training Tip of the Day

Improve your rhythm, confidence and understanding of the question when jumping using this exercise:

Go Eventing

Catch up with the USA’s Allie Knowles and her two rising stars competing in the 8/9-Year-Old CCI4*-S Championships at Blenheim this weekend:

Thursday News & Notes

By on Sep 17, 2026 12:01 am -

Eventual individual European champions Laura Collett and London 52 during dressage at Blenheim in 2025. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

We’re underway today with the Agria Blenheim Palace International CCI4*-L and 8/9-Year-Old CCI4*-S Championships and today’s schedule includes the first halves of both four-star divisions’ dressage. Dressage begins at 9:00 am BST / 4:00 am EST with the CCI4*-S division, and then at 10:25 am BST / 5:25 am BEST with the Agria CCI4*-L division. You can view full scores and orders here.

For those of you following the £50,000 Blenheim Challenge, scoring for this match-based competition can be found here. Team USA/Stars and Stripes (which this weekend welcome another (temporary) Aussie transplant of sorts in Adelaide winner Oliver Barrett) has one point in their corner already as the winners of the Best Turned Out prize from Wednesday’s horse inspection.

A full explainer of this Blenheim Challenge plus today’s dressage head-to-head draws can be found here.

All of the action this weekend can be found on Horse & Country here. A membership or viewing plan will be required to view this event (you can save on a first-time purchase of an H&C+ Annual Subscription by using code EVENTINGNATION15).

Major International Events

Agria Blenheim Palace International (UK): [Website] [Tickets] [Timetable] [Timing & Scoring] [Blenheim Challenge Scoring] [H&C+ Live Stream]

U.S. Weekend Events

Twin Rivers Fall International (CA): [Website] [Entries/Timing/Scores] [Volunteer]

Unionville International (PA): [Website] [Entries/Timing] [Scores] [Volunteer]

Heritage Park H.T. (KS): [Website] [Entries/Timing] [Volunteer]

University of New Hampshire H.T. (NH): [Website] [Entries/Timing] [Scores] [Volunteer]

Honey Run H.T. (MI): [Website] [Entries/Timing/Scores]

Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Today’s training tip doesn’t require mounted work! Reconnect with your horse and strengthen some foundational skills with these groundwork tips:

Go Eventing

The 20th Asian Games – Aichi-Nagoya are kicking off soon in Tokyo, Japan! Eventing is included on the roster for these regional Games, running at the CCI2*-L level and set at the host venue of the 2021 Olympics, with a unique cross country course set in the midst of Tokyo as another unique feature. Click here for more information.

Wednesday News & Notes

By on Sep 16, 2026 12:01 am -

Screenshot via EquiRatings on Instagram.

It’s a big week at the Agira Blenheim Palace International, with a full display of four-star competition on tap between the 8/9-Year-Old CCI4*-S Championships, the notoriously challenging CCI4*-L and a new competition for developing riders with an additional £50,000 prize fund on offer. The USA is participating in this Blenheim Challenge, and EquiRatings has put together a great explainer on how the competition works here.

The teams, made up of British, American and Australian riders, will face off directly within the CCI4*-L competition all weekend, with the Blenheim Challenge set up as more of a “match” between teams.

The teams consist of:

Rising Lions team

  • Isabelle Cook – Cymoon “F” Z
  • Josh Levett – Huberthus AC
  • Jess Rimmer – The Spice Merchant
  • Barnie Brotherton – DHI King Nelson

Stars & Stripes team

  • Olivia Dutton – Jewelent
  • Oliver Barrett – Sandhills Briar
  • Tommy Greengard – That’s Me Z
  • Grace Taylor – Bandito Van Polderzicht

Instead of traditional team scoring, a random draw will pit a rider from each team head-to-head, in each phase. For example, a random draw will be held ahead of dressage, and each pair of riders will face off, earning a point for each match win. So, if Isabelle and Olivia are set up in a match and Isabelle earns a 25.0 in the dressage, while Olivia earns a 26.0, Isabelle would “win” that match, collecting a point for the Rising Lions.

Adding more dimension to the match format, the grooms will also be involved — the best turned out horse will earn a point for his or her team. Teams can also assign Jokers, worth two points instead of one, adding an element of strategy that can evolve during each phase.

It’s a pretty cool concept, so swipe through this explainer and then check out the schedule and live stream on H&C+ all weekend using the link list below. EquiRatings Eventing Manager team selection is also still open for both the 8/9-Year-Old Championships as well as a the CCI4*-L.

Major International Events

Agria Blenheim Palace International (UK): [Website] [Tickets] [Timetable] [Timing & Scoring] [H&C+ Live Stream]

U.S. Weekend Events

Twin Rivers Fall International (CA): [Website] [Entries/Timing/Scores] [Volunteer]

Unionville International (PA): [Website] [Entries/Timing] [Scores] [Volunteer]

Heritage Park H.T. (KS): [Website] [Entries/Timing] [Volunteer]

University of New Hampshire H.T. (NH): [Website] [Entries/Timing] [Scores] [Volunteer]

Honey Run H.T. (MI): [Website] [Entries/Timing/Scores]

Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Some advice on a horse’s shoeing schedule before, specifically in this video, a CCI4*-L. Timing of shoes matters a lot and you might be able to glean a few tips for your own routine from this video:

Go Eventing

Meet one of the important faces of the Carolina International: Facilities & Grounds Specialist Tommy Anderson!

Tuesday News & Notes from Kentucky Performance Products

By on Sep 15, 2026 12:01 am -

Boyd Martin and Luke 140. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

A familiar face was back in action (and winning form) this weekend at The Fork at Tryon (NC): Boyd Martin finally got his five-star partner, Luke 140, back to the four-star level with a CCI4*-S/US Equestrian Open Qualifier win. Luke 140 underwent colic surgery in the offseason, and this weekend’s efforts culminated the long road anyone who’s gone through the colic surgery gauntlet will understand well.

Boyd and Luke 140, who is owned by the Luke 140 Syndicate, finished up with a wire-to-wire win, adding 13.6 time penalties on Clayton Fredericks’ cross country track Sunday to end up on a score of 40.3. This step back up to the four-star level comes on the heels of two light Modified and Intermediate runs earlier in the summer. Assuming all things continue to go to plan, we’ll be likely to see Luke back out at the five-star level soon.

Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Double Sixteen. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

Burghley podium finisher Caroline Pamukcu continued her hot streak, taking second in the CCI4*-S at Tryon with HSH Double Sixteen, a “Jack Russell” of a Thoroughbred gelding who made Sunday’s cross country look like child’s play. This pair finished just behind Boyd and Luke on a 40.4. Canada also hit the podium at Tryon, with Waylon Roberts piloting Carol Riley’s Chevalier to third place on a score of 44.2.

Waylon Roberts and Chevalier. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

Here’s a look at the final CCI4*-S top 10 at Tryon:

[Full results]

Looking to the US Equestrian Open, which has just a handful of qualifiers left on its sophomore season, Tamie Smith is still in command of the leaderboard. Each rider’s top five results are accounted into these rankings, making the riders eligible to win a portion of a $50,000 cash bonus at the end of the season. That’s in addition to the $200,000 on offer for the Final CCI4*-L at Morven Park (October 8-11 – Leesburg, VA). Here is a look at the eventing leaderboard as it currently stands:

No word yet on whether Tamie Smith plans to come east (which, we’d give her a real break if she chose not to, considering she spent most of the year away from her southern California home base) to contest the final, but she could find herself in possession of a cash bonus either way if that points lead holds up.

U.S. Events Opening Entries Today

The Eventing Championships at Galway Downs (CA); Virginia Horse Center Eventing Fall (VA); Rocking Horse Fall H.T. (FL); Texas Rose Horse Park H.T. (TX)

U.S. Events Closing Entries Today

The Maryland H.T. at Loch Moy Farm (MD); Woodside Fall International (CA); Apple Knoll Farm H.T. (MS); WindRidge Farm Fall H.T. (NC); Ocala Fall H.T. (FL); Pine Hill Fall H.T. (TX); Middle Tennessee Pony Club H.T. (TN)

Links & Reading

Sponsor Corner: Kentucky Performance Products

Owners of “easy keepers” – listen up! Starch content is one thing to really pay attention to when it comes to what you’re feeding and supplementing your horses with. Kentucky Performance Products is here to help with a handy infographic and more information here on managing starch content in your horse’s diet.

[Read more]

Training Tip of the Day

Why is hacking such a big part of our culture? It’s not just for the relaxation bit (though that’s equally important) — it can have a beneficial effect on your training system as a whole:

Go Eventing

Look back on 50 years of competing at the Kentucky Three-Day Event with Phillip Dutton:

Monday News & Notes from Equine Discounts

By on Sep 14, 2026 12:01 am -

The US Equestrian Open of Eventing Final, worth over $200,000 including leaderboard bonuses, is coming to Morven Park October 8-11! This is one of the most exciting additions to high performance eventing in the U.S. and boasts the highest amount of prize money, aside from five-star prizes, in the sport.

We’re expecting a rocking entry list for the headlining CCI4*-L division at Morven Park (Leesburg, VA) and if you’re wanting to attend there are a few options listed below:

[Get your free spectator ticket and parking]

[Book VIP and tailgating spaces]

[Sign up for a volunteer shift]

[Additional information]

U.S. Weekend Results

The Fork at Tryon International (NC): [Website] [Scoring]

Otter Creek Fall H.T. (WI): [Website] [Scoring]

Aspen Farm H.T. (WA): [Website] [Scoring]

Flying Cross Farm H.T. (KY): [Website] [Scoring]

GMHA September H.T. (VT): [Website] [Scoring]

Marlborough H.T. (MD): [Website] [Scoring]

Links & Reading

Sponsor Corner: Save on John Deere through Equine Discounts

Since 2001, John Deere has proudly served as the official equipment supplier of the equine industry, and through Equine Discounts, that partnership is now available to you.

John Deere brings quality, innovation, and the backing of the industry’s most trusted brand and dealer network to everything you need around the farm — from mowers and tractors to hay equipment and Gator™ Utility Vehicles. Whether you’re running a full-scale operation or maintaining a backyard barn, there’s a discount tier built for you.

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For active equine association members with an equine business (breeders, trainers, owners, veterinarians, farriers, hay producers, and more)
→ Save up to 28% off MSRP

Part Time Program
For anyone holding an active equine association (that includes USEA, your local association and more!) membership for 30+ days.
→ Save up to $2,700 in cash discounts; stackable with most other John Deere offers and special rate financing

Whichever program fits your lifestyle, the John Deere Equine Program makes it easier — and more affordable — to keep your farm running at its best.

[Learn more and check your eligibility at EquineDiscounts.com]

Training Tip of the Day

Work on balance and pace in turns with this exercise using ground poles:

Go Eventing

Check in on some alumni from Strides For Equality Equestrians and what they’ve been up to!

Sunday Links

By on Sep 13, 2026 12:01 am -

A former racehorse forging a second career in the sport of eventing was the star of the final day of Cornbury House Horse Trials, taking place this weekend in England’s Cotswolds.

Enhanced, ridden by Bubby Upton (GBR) and owned by his breeders, Phoebe and Jeffrey Hobby of Brightwalton Stud, won the £45,000 first prize in the Arena Racing Company Racehorse To Eventer Challenge Cup, just tipping one showjump to add four faults to his dressage mark of 25.8.

What is the Racehorse to Eventer Challenge Cup? Introduced in 2025 at Cornbury and supported by Arena Racing Company, the Racehorse to Eventer Challenge Cup is a joint initiative between the Howden family’s Cornbury House Horse Trials and Jayne McGivern of Dash Grange Stud designed to encourage and promote second careers in eventing of racehorses who have come off the track and those thoroughbreds who didn’t make it to the racecourse. [Read more here]

Bubby said: “Enhanced has been amazing all week. He’s a really, really sensitive horse – his sire is New Approach, and his offspring are renowned for you needing to get on the right side of their brains. I’ve had him for two years and we’ve really built an incredible partnership and developed the trust. Cross-country he’s an absolute Ferrari – the feeling of galloping up these Cornbury hills on a racehorse is unbelievable; so effortlessly fast and powerful. I’m so grateful to David, Jayne and Arena Racing Company for staging this class – it’s amazing for the racehorses to be able to shine.”

Another note from Cornbury: The USA’s Hallie Coon picked up another international win, taking the CCI3*-S Section J victory with her own Tykillen Tango. Here’s what Hallie had to say: “The horse really surprised me this weekend. We came here for a nice run, to prepare for the seven-year-old world championships in Le Lion, so to come and win the open class is really special. He gives me all the feelings that you would want from a top horse.”

[Read more from Cornbury here]

[See full scores here]

[And don’t forget, Cornbury House will be the host of the new FEI Eventing World Championships for U25 Riders in 2027]

U.S. Weekend Events

The Fork at Tryon International (NC): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries & Ride Times] [Live Stream] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Otter Creek Fall H.T. (WI): [Website] [Entries & Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Aspen Farm H.T. (WA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

Flying Cross Farm H.T. (KY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

GMHA September H.T. (VT): [Website] [Entries & Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Marlborough H.T. (MD): [Website] [Entries & Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Train your eye by focusing on the right things when finding a distance, as taught by the German Riding Instructor:

Go Eventing

Gamal Awad, husband to Canadian Olympian Hawley Bennett-Awad, was one of the first responders on scene at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. In honor of the 2026 date, Gamal was invited to the Observance Ceremony at the place where he helped to save many lives in service to his country and countrymen and women. Thank you to Gamal and to every other first responder who made an impact on that day.

Saturday Links from Morven Park International

By on Sep 12, 2026 12:01 am -

We’re underway with one of the last few qualifiers for next month’s US Equestrian Open of Eventing Final at Morven Park (October 8-11), with The Fork at Tryon’s CCI4*-S and 16 hopefuls vying for the top honors en route to their various fall destination events.

Today will be show jumping for the top level, and things will wrap up with cross country on Sunday. There will be a live stream of some of the competition available on Horse & Country; you can find the link to the live stream here.

To view the current US Equestrian Open leaderboard rankings, click here.

U.S. Weekend Preview

The Fork at Tryon International (NC): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries & Ride Times] [Live Stream] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Otter Creek Fall H.T. (WI): [Website] [Entries & Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Aspen Farm H.T. (WA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

Flying Cross Farm H.T. (KY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

GMHA September H.T. (VT): [Website] [Entries & Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Marlborough H.T. (MD): [Website] [Entries & Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Links & Reading

Sponsor Corner: Morven Park International is Just Around the Corner!

The best way to take in top-level eventing action is to give back! Volunteering is the backbone of our sport, and there are plenty of positions currently open for the Morven Park International CCI & H.T., October 8-11 in Leesburg, VA!

In addition to the chance to win wonderful prizes, Morven Park provides all assigned volunteers with lunches, drinks, and snacks as well as a Morven Park Mansion Pass and a Cross Country Schooling Pass. As of publication, positions like Dressage Scribe, XC Timing, Jump Judging and much more are still available. The volunteer coordinators can work around your schedule and you’ll be getting the best seat in the house to all of the competition action.

To sign up for your shift, click here.

Training Tip of the Day

Four cavaletti or ground poles are all you need for this simple adjustability exercise:

Go Eventing

Ride around Defender Burghley with Simon Grieve and Autograf!

Friday News & Notes from Stable View

By on Sep 11, 2026 12:01 am -

Riders and fans heading to Dressage at Devon for the Capital Square Masterclass featuring Carl Hester have a chance to sharpen their test-riding knowledge beforehand: USDF University’s “Center Line Success” program returns to the Hope Scott Memorial Room on Thursday, September 24 from 2-4 p.m., sponsored by Team Tate Academy.

With USDF dressage tests set to change on December 1, 2026 (USEF’s eventing tests already have this year), the session brings together ‘S’ USEF Dressage judge Jeanne McDonald and ‘S’ USEF Eventing judge Heather Gillette for a panel discussion and Q&A on why the tests are built the way they are, and how to ride the movement sequences with more confidence.

Admission is free, but organizers ask attendees to register by September 22 via email to [email protected] with “Dressage At Devon” in the subject line.

U.S. Weekend Preview

The Fork at Tryon International (NC): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries & Ride Times] [Live Stream] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Otter Creek Fall H.T. (WI): [Website] [Entries & Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Aspen Farm H.T. (WA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

Flying Cross Farm H.T. (KY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

GMHA September H.T. (VT): [Website] [Entries & Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Marlborough H.T. (MD): [Website] [Entries & Ride Times] [Volunteer]

Links & Reading

Sponsor Corner: Stable View

There’s plenty going on at Stable View Oktoberfest, taking place September 25-27 in Aiken, SC! Over the years, Stable View has built up the happenings at its events, and this year attendees can look forward to a Defender Off-Road Experience presented by Land Rover Jaguar Columbia, which will have vehicles stationed all around the property for the weekend. You can take the experience in from behind the wheel on the all-new off-road course at Stable View (think the similar Defender Experience at Kentucky each spring). Sign-ups in advance are encouraged, and you can secure your spot by calling the Stable View office at (484) 356-3173.

Additionally, the Aiken Horsepower Association’s Annual Car Show will be on site adjacent to the Pavilion Saturday from 9:00am – 2:00pm, which is a great way to send off your car enthusiast horse show supporter for the day!

VIP tickets are also available for Saturday, with guests receiving the best view in the house on the top level of Stable View’s Pavilion, lunch and an open wine and beer bar and much more. Click here to get your tickets.

To learn more about Oktoberfest, click here.

Training Tip of the Day

Some advice on body control from 5* rider Sarah Kuhn:

Go Eventing

The next generation grows up together:

Thursday News & Notes

By on Sep 10, 2026 12:01 am -

Equestrian Canada’s 2026 Across the Nation Clinics head into the fall season with three stops remaining, giving eventers from beginner through EV115 the chance to train with National Team Program athletes while raising funds for the sport back home.

Jessica Phoenix kicks off the fall run September 14–15 at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON, followed by Kendal Lehari at Minds Eye Ranch in Sturgeon County, AB on October 10–11, and Mike Winter closing things out at Bronte Creek in Hamilton, ON on October 25–26. Each clinic offers two full days of show jumping and cross-country instruction for $290, with auditing available for $50. There are still a few spots available for Jessie’s clinic next week, for anyone interested.

Beyond the coaching, the clinics double as a fundraiser for Canadian eventing, with proceeds split 50% to High Performance Sport, 25% to Domestic Eventing, and 25% to the Venue Development Fund.

Riders can register to ride here and auditors can sign up here.

U.S. Weekend Preview

The Fork at Tryon International (NC): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries & Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Otter Creek Fall H.T. (WI): [Website] [Entries & Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Aspen Farm H.T. (WA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

Flying Cross Farm H.T. (KY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

GMHA September H.T. (VT): [Website] [Entries & Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Marlborough H.T. (MD): [Website] [Entries & Ride Times] [Volunteer]

Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Good posture in the saddle makes you an effective rider. If you struggle with this, these tips from Ride iQ might help:

Go Eventing

We love to see community being built through intercollegiate eventing!

Wednesday News & Notes

By on Sep 9, 2026 12:01 am -

It’s time to get those entries ready for the Educational Three-Day Event at Florida Horse Park, taking place November 17-21 in Ocala, FL! This is an event organized by a top crew of event personnel and officials who want to help amateur riders learn all about the inner workings of a three-day event. It’s part competition, part education, which is the best combination in our opinion. Alongside competition opportunities that throw back to the Classic Three-Day format, riders will also get hands-on assistance with each and every phase — from trot-up to steeplechase to traditional flat and jump coaching.

Here’s a look at the competition week schedule:

If you want more information, the best place to find all of the resources is in this Facebook group dedicated to the event. Early bird, discounted entries close in less than a week, so don’t hang around!

U.S. Weekend Preview

The Fork at Tryon International (NC): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries & Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Otter Creek Fall H.T. (WI): [Website] [Entries & Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Aspen Farm H.T. (WA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

Flying Cross Farm H.T. (KY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

GMHA September H.T. (VT): [Website] [Entries & Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Marlborough H.T. (MD): [Website] [Entries & Ride Times] [Volunteer]

Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Loosen those hips to the benefit of your riding with this exercise:

Go Eventing

Watch Olympic eventer Jessie Phoenix get in some reps in the jumper ring:

Tuesday News & Notes from Kentucky Performance Products

By on Sep 8, 2026 12:01 am -

Oliver Townend, wearing a black armband in honour of the late Queen of England, waits with Ballaghmor Class. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

We’re wishing a very happy formal retirement to Oliver Townend’s multi-five-star winner and Olympic medalist, Ballaghmor Class. “Thomas,” who our U.S. fans will be quite familiar with as a former winner of both Defender Kentucky and the MARS Maryland 5 Star, was honored in a retirement ceremony on Sunday at Defender Burghley — one of his happiest hunting grounds.

Ballaghmor Class is a horse that stepped onto the five-star stage ready to become a world-beater. Most horses don’t podium in their first five-star, but Thomas did one better: he won the whole damn thing. That was in 2017 at Burghley itself, and everyone watching knew they were seeing the start of something incredibly special.

Thomas went on to earn team gold for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, smattering in three additional five-star victories (Kentucky – 2021, Burghley – 2023, Maryland – 2024) and six more top five or podium finishes beyond that. He’s a true horse of a lifetime, and at 19 this weekend, he looked every bit as well as he had in each of his five-star finishes previous.

We salute you, Thomas, and thank you for the memories!

U.S. Events Opening Entries Today

Waredaca Classic Three-Day Event & H.T. (MD); Bouckaert Equestrian H.T. International (GA); Windermere Run H.T. (MO); Hitching Post Farm H.T. (VT)

U.S. Events Closing Entries Today

Spokane Sport Horse 12th Annual Fall H.T. (WA); Stable View Oktoberfest (SC); Sundance Farm H.T. (WI); Jump Start H.T. (KY); Tomora H.T. (CO); Old Tavern H.T. (VA); ESDCTA New Jersey H.T. (NJ); Course Brook Farm Fall H.T. (MS)

Links & Reading

Sponsor Corner: Kentucky Performance Products

It’s time to start thinking about transitioning into fall feeding for your horse, and it’s worth taking the time to do a quick overview of any chances your horse may need as the seasons change and, if you compete, the show season begins to shift into a slower period.

Before making any dietary changes, start by evaluating your horse’s current body condition. Body condition score (BCS) is one way to generally gauge your horse’s fat coverage and overall health (you can also determine a horse’s weight more precisely by using a livestock scale or the formula method). Approaching the cooler months, for most horses you should aim for a BCS between 4 and 6. This range provides a buffer against weight loss during winter as your horse uses more energy to stay warm.

Horses with less body fat may need additional calories to maintain their condition as temperatures drop, while those with a higher BCS might require careful management to avoid obesity, particularly if their activity level decreases during winter.

And you can go a little deeper, too. Click here to read a full primer from Kentucky Performance Products.

Training Tip of the Day

A quick tip on the concept of getting your horse to slow down to understand a question, brought to you by British Eventing’s BE Prepared program:

Go Eventing

One last look back at Defender Burghley:

Monday News & Notes from Equine Discounts

By on Sep 7, 2026 12:01 am -

Exciting news! The organizers of London International Horse Show are delighted to announce the introduction of an exciting new competition, The London International Eventing Challenge, which will debut Arena Eventing at the 2026 Show. The exciting new competition was first announced on September 3 on the Talk Horse podcast by Olympic event rider Pippa Funnell MBE, who will serve as Ambassador for the class.

The highlight of the Evening Performance on Friday December 18 2026, The London International Eventing Challenge, will bring together the speed, skill and excitement of eventing in an action-packed format designed especially for the unique indoor setting of London’s Excel venue. The class has been developed in partnership with British Eventing, and will showcase one of equestrian sport’s most popular disciplines, while providing a spectacular platform for some of the sport’s leading riders and horses.

The exciting new class is expected to attract an impressive line-up of elite riders and horses, with the first three confirmed riders representing the cream of eventing talent. Three members of Great Britain’s World Champion eventing team, Ros Canter, Tom McEwen and Gemma Stevens, have already confirmed they will contest the event, which will be run at approximately 3* level. The appearance of the three stars, who boast an impressive haul of medals between them, promises spectators a thrilling display of top-class horsemanship in front of a packed London crowd.

London International Horse Show has been working closely with Richard Waygood, Technical Director and Eventing Performance Manager for British Equestrian, and renowned FEI Level 3 Eventing Course Designer Adrian Ditcham, to develop a competition that showcases the very best of the sport while remaining true to British Eventing principles and standards. The competition will be staged across both the International Arena and part of the International Arena’s Collecting Ring, creating a dynamic course unlike anything previously seen at the Show. The format will allow fans to experience the excitement of eventing from start to finish in a compact and thrilling indoor environment.

Launching the new event on the Talk Horse podcast, host and rider Pippa Funnell said:

“It’s about time! It’s brilliant as we’ll be bringing the eventing element to London International. Developed along with British Eventing the class will feature cross country and showjumping in the International Arena, and will also take you through the tunnel into the warm up area. I know we have great stars already signed up to it, including Ros, Gemma and Tom. I think it will be really, really exciting. I’m very happy to be an ambassador – and it’s very exciting Talk Horse is announcing this!”

The new class further strengthens London International Horse Show’s reputation as one of the world’s premier indoor equestrian events, presenting top-level competition across multiple disciplines while continually introducing fresh and exciting experiences for visitors.

Further details, including rider announcements and competition format, will be revealed in the lead-up to the Show.

Major International Events This Weekend

Defender Burghley: [Website] [Scoring] [EN’s Ultimate GuideBurghley TV] [EN’s Coverage]

U.S. Weekend Preview

The Event at Skyline (UT): [Website] [Scoring]

Flora Lea Fall H.T. & YEH Qualifier (NJ): [Website] [Scoring]

CDCTA Fall H.T. (VA): [Website] [Scoring]

Links & Reading

Sponsor Corner: How to Save with Equine Discounts All Year Long

Big Ass Fans are the HVLS pioneers who’ve been engineering best-in-class airflow for barns, arenas, and equine facilities since 1999, with innovations like silent motor technology and smart fan controls along the way.

Here’s the reminder before the month closes out: USEF and USEA members are eligible for up to 25% off Big Ass Fans through Equine Discounts. And even if you’re not a USEF or USEA member, a paid membership to any local or national equine association qualifies you to save!

Call 877-576-6872 or visit EquineDiscounts.com to lock in your discount.

Training Tip of the Day

Want to maximize your ride? Try video review!

Go Eventing

The best feeling in the world, especially in a place like Burghley:

Sunday Links

By on Sep 6, 2026 12:01 am -

It’s show jumping day at Defender Burghley and we’re on the edge of our seats anticipating this year’s winner. Show jumping tends to be influential here, and while the overnight leader Gemma Stevens has a decent gap in hand (7.3 penalties, to be precise), it’s by no means over until it’s over. EquiRatings dug into the stats behind the leaderboard toppers’ show jumping, and you can view the breakdown here.

As for today’s schedule, here’s what’s on:

8:45 a.m. BEST / 3:45 a.m. EST: Final Horse Inspection
10:30 a.m. BEST / 5:30 a.m. EST: Show Jumping Morning Session
1:30 p.m. BEST / 8:30 a.m. EST: Shetland Grand National
2:30 p.m. BEST / 9:30 a.m. EST: Show Jumping – Top 20

If you’re on-site, you can find today’s full schedule here. Those of you following along virtually can tune in live on Burghley TV here.

Major International Events This Weekend

Defender Burghley: [Website] [Tickets] [Entries] [Timetable] [Timing & Scoring] [EN’s Burghley Field Wiki] [EN’s Ultimate GuideBurghley TV] [EN’s Coverage]

U.S. Weekend Preview

The Event at Skyline (UT): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

Flora Lea Fall H.T. & YEH Qualifier (NJ): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times]

CDCTA Fall H.T. (VA): [Website] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Links & Reading

  • Through the Lens: 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds
  • From the courtroom to Burghley: US lawyer pulls off a super clear at her first British five-star
  • GRANDPRIX Group Acquires World Of Showjumping, A Leading International Showjumping Media Outlet
  • ‘Is five-star experience necessary for World Championships and Olympics?’ Pippa Roome analyses Aachen
  • Training in the Right Way: An Ode to the Snaffle…

    • Training Tip of the Day

    Why is rider fitness so important? It may seem self-explanatory, but check this out:

    Go Eventing

    Having support like this at the Burghley finish >

    Saturday Links from Morven Park Fall International

    By on Sep 5, 2026 12:01 am -

    Before we commence the cross country action at Defender Burghley, let’s get a quick update on the other feature of the weekend: the Dubarry Young Event Horse Finals, held earlier in the week at the Burghley venue!

    The following is taken from a press release sent out by the Burghley press office.

    Caroline Powell, who won the CCI5* competition at Defender Burghley Horse Trials in 2010, took the 2026 Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse Final for five-year-olds at the Lincolnshire event on Cath Tomson’s Irish Sports Horse WSL Cula Bula.

    This prestigious competition, which will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year, is designed to highlight the CCI5* horses of the future.

    New Zealander Caroline promised that her winning mount, will “be back here in four years’ time.” The bay mare, by KMS Rooney Van de Veeldbaile out of Ebony AS, was bred by Caroline’s partner Greg Kinsella’s mother, Gwen.

    Caroline Powell and WSL Cula Bula. Photo by DBHT / Peter Nixon.

    “We’ve had her from birth and she’s gorgeous,” said Caroline, who is riding High Time in the CCI5* at Burghley. “When I had a knee operation, she was the one I rode first as she is so well balanced. She’s a horse I’m excited about.”

    WLS Cula Bula was 10th in the dressage, judged by Christina Klingspor and Angela Tucker, second in the jumping, judged by Andrew Heffernan and Nicky Roncoroni, fourth in “suitability and type”, assessed by John Killingbeck, and fifth in the gallop, overseen by Australian Olympian Clayton Fredericks.

    Kitty King took second place with the Hugo Syndicate’s Parc All The Hype, an Irish sport horse by Kilferagh High Society. Dual Burghley winner Ros Canter, who really set Vanessa Fleming and Nick and Alex Moody’s Dutch-bred Reuben alight to lead the gallop section, was third overall.

    Both Caroline Powell and three-times Burghley winner Oliver Townend had two horses in the top 10. Caroline’s Rockefeller Scais was fourth with Emma Carmichael in the saddle for the gallop; Oliver, contesting this competition for the first time, was sixth on Very Cooley (ridden by Lucy Owen in the gallop) and eighth with Mystique Noir.

    Ros Canter and Kilcorig Gotcha Talkin. Photo by DBHT / Peter Nixon.

    Ros Canter – Burghley CCI5* champion for the past two years – won the four-year-old Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse Final with Patrick Murray and Lauren Palmer’s Kilcorig Gotcha Talkin, by Tyson out of Gotcha Nema, bred by Catherine Jackson. The pair topped the dressage section and were either second or third in the other phases.

    Ros said: “He was only dropped off to me just over a week ago. He was produced in Ireland and won a young horse class there. They were bringing him over for this, and asked if he might be a horse I might ride in the future anyway, so I thought it would be a good opportunity to have a go here and see how we got on together. “We were definitely getting to know each other today, but he was just super-easy with an amazing temperament.”

    The top four were all Irish sport horses. Ireland Susie Berry, who rides John The Bull in the CCI5* this weekend, was second on Longfordpass El Quality. Carole Powell completed an excellent afternoon with third place on WLS Kingston and Oliver Townend was fourth on Stormbird.

    As one of only six CCI5* competitions around the globe, Defender Burghley always attracts the very top athletes, and ranks alongside Wimbledon and The Masters as a sporting “major”. The event offers superb shopping opportunities, delicious food and drink, elegant hospitality options and lots to entertain children and less-horsey members of the family. HRH The Princess Royal is visiting Burghley – where she won the European Eventing Championships in 1971 – on Sunday, 6 September to present the prizes after the final showjumping, and in her role as President of Burghley’s supported charity for 2026, World Horse Welfare, and as President of the British Eventing Support Trust.

    Major International Events This Weekend

    Defender Burghley: [Website] [Tickets] [Entries] [Timetable] [Timing & Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Preview] [EN’s Burghley Field Wiki] [EN’s Ultimate GuideBurghley TV] [EN’s Coverage]

    U.S. Weekend Preview

    The Event at Skyline (UT): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

    Flora Lea Fall H.T. & YEH Qualifier (NJ): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times]

    CDCTA Fall H.T. (VA): [Website] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

    Links and Reading

    Sponsor Corner: Gearing Up for the Morven Park Fall International CCI & H.T.

    We’re already seeing some stellar entries coming in for next month’s Morven Park Fall International CCI & H.T., so it’s time to start making those plans to come on out to Leesburg! In the $200,000 US Equestrian Open of Eventing Final, we’ll see some big names like 2025 runner-up Will Coleman with Off the Record, Maryland International 4*-S winners Laine Ashker and Lovedance, AEC Advanced runners-up Mary Bess Davis and Imperio Magic, U.S. Olympian Lauren Nicholson with three rides, including 2025 Bromont 4*-L winner Landmark Jungle’s Gold, and many more planning to enter eventually. The bright side of not having a fall five-star in the U.S. is that we should see a better-than-ever entry list into this near season-end CCI4*-L (and of course, $200,000 in prize money is the largest non-5* prize in eventing, so that’s worth noting).

    The best way to experience Morven Park as a supporter or spectator is through their awesome hospitality and tailgating options. You can find out more and begin planning your trip here. If you’re thinking of entering and want to see the Omnibus listing, click here.

    Training Tip of the Day

    Biomechanics matter for both horse and rider. In this video, you can learn how your body may be influencing your horse’s perceived tendencies or weaknesses:

    Go Eventing

    Take a virtual walk around the Defender Burghley cross country course with us!

    Friday News & Notes from Stable View

    By on Sep 4, 2026 12:01 am -

    It’s nearly time for cross country day at Defender Burghley!

    In advance of Saturday’s action, we’ll be providing you with some additional perspectives on Derek di Grazia’s cross country course for 2026. Here is an interactive overview from CrossCountry App (you can also view the course in the app itself or here).

    Inside the course, you’ll have access to guidance from Derek di Grazia, the ability to navigate the course on foot with some assistance, and so much more.

    [Course Preview on Burghley TV]

    [Interactive Guided Map]

    Major International Events This Weekend

    Defender Burghley: [Website] [Tickets] [Entries] [Timetable] [Timing & Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Preview] [EN’s Burghley Field Wiki] [EN’s Ultimate GuideBurghley TV] [EN’s Coverage]

    U.S. Weekend Preview

    The Event at Skyline (UT): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

    Flora Lea Fall H.T. & YEH Qualifier (NJ): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times]

    CDCTA Fall H.T. (VA): [Website] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

    Links & Reading

    Sponsor Corner: Get Ready for Oktoberfest at Stable View

    Entries are closing on Tuesday for Stable View Oktoberfest $60,000 FEI CCI1*-4*-S & Horse Trials taking place in Aiken September 25-27! This event is a great set-up for your fall goals, or even a great way to get out into a competition environment and expose your horse to some atmosphere if you’re near to the area.

    There’s also plenty on tap for both riders and their supporters alike, including Stable View’s famous Graze & Gaze get-togethers, VIP and hospitality offerings, and so much more.

    [Click here to learn more about Stable View Oktoberfest]

    Training Tip of the Day

    Learn how to use your warm-up to maximize the positive effects on your horse:

    Go Eventing

    Boyd Martin may be a big cat guy, but we hear he frequented the Bluegrass Classic dog show last week at American Eventing Championships:

    Thursday News & Notes

    By on Sep 3, 2026 12:01 am -

    Here we go! Dressage is underway this morning for the 2026 Defender Burghley CCI5* and we’ll see roughly half of our field between the boards today. If you want some ways to follow along, you can do using the links or link list below:

    Timing & Scoring (including Order of Go)
    Burghley TV Live Stream

    Major International Events This Weekend

    Defender Burghley: [Website] [Tickets] [Entries] [Timetable] [Timing & Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Preview] [EN’s Burghley Field Wiki] [EN’s Ultimate GuideBurghley TV] [EN’s Coverage]

    U.S. Weekend Preview

    The Event at Skyline (UT): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

    Flora Lea Fall H.T. & YEH Qualifier (NJ): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times]

    CDCTA Fall H.T. (VA): [Website] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

    Links & Reading

    Training Tip of the Day

    Not *quite* an actual training tip today, but some insights that could be useful in some ways for us from some riders after their first look at the Burghley cross country course:

    Go Eventing

    Scone Palace (in Scotland) to Burghley via bike in just three days — all for an incredible cause!

    Wednesday News & Notes

    By on Sep 2, 2026 12:01 am -

    It’s the eve of competition start at Defender Burghley and we’re eagerly anticipating this year’s bonanza, which begins tomorrow with two days of dressage. We’ve got a strong U.S. contingent with us this week and plenty of competitive hopefuls, so don’t forget to set your Eventing Manager team before it closes! You can do so for free here. Stay tuned for much more from Burghley coming soon!

    Major International Events This Weekend

    Defender Burghley: [Website] [Tickets] [Entries] [Timetable] [Timing & Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Preview] [EN’s Burghley Field Wiki] [EN’s Ultimate GuideBurghley TV] [EN’s Coverage]

    U.S. Weekend Preview

    The Event at Skyline (UT): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

    Flora Lea Fall H.T. & YEH Qualifier (NJ): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times]

    CDCTA Fall H.T. (VA): [Website] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

    Links & Reading

    Training Tip of the Day

    Your pelvis is your steering wheel in the saddle. Performance physio Britta Pedersen breaks down how:

    Go Eventing

    Catch up with Burghley winner hopeful Harry Meade as he settles in for this year’s run:

    Tuesday News & Notes from Kentucky Performance Products

    By on Sep 1, 2026 12:01 am -

    Ros Canter and her winner’s spoils! Photo by Hannah Cole Photography.

    It’s another big week here at EN! This week, we’re heading to England for the 2026 Defender Burghley CCI5*, where a star-studded field awaits this year’s challenge. It’s truly a wide-open competition this week since we won’t see our defending champs, Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo. Great Britain’s Sarah Bullimore and Corimiro are currently the top-ranked pair on the EquiRatings Prediction Center with a 20% win chance at the outset of competition week. You can check out the Burghley Prediction Center here. We’ll have our Ultimate Guide and Form Guide ready for your perusal no later than tomorrow, so stay tuned for much more!

    Defender Burghley: [Website] [Tickets] [Entries] [Timetable] [Burghley TV] [EN’s Coverage]

    U.S. Events Opening Entries Today

    Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day Event (KY); Maryland 3 Star at Fair Hill (MD); Ram Tap National H.T. (CA); Sol Events at Willow Draw (TX); Horse Park of New Jersey Fall H.T. (NJ)

    U.S. Events Closing Entries Today

    Plantation Field International H.T. (PA); Twin Rivers Fall International (CA); Heritage Park H.T. (KS); University of New Hampshire H.T. (NH)

    Links & Reading

    Training Tip of the Day

    Stop hanging on that inside rein! Don’t worry, we’re all guilty of it, but here are some ways to kick the habit:

    Go Eventing

    Get settled at Burghley with Jennie Brannigan, #supergroom Isabel Turner and FE Lifestyle!

    Monday News & Notes from Equine Discounts

    By on Aug 31, 2026 12:01 am -

    We’re all wrapped up with the USEA American Eventing Championships, presented by Nutrena, which were held this year at the iconic Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. The AEC will also return to the Horse Park in 2027; right now, we don’t yet know the location of the AEC beyond next year but we’ll be eagerly anticipating news on that.

    Here’s a look at Sunday’s coverage from #AEC2026:

    The Road to AEC Gold Ends in Victory for Six Beginner Novice Champions

    One Ear, One Incredible Journey: Mustang Makes His Way to the AEC

    Major International Event Results

    Scone Palace International HT CCI4* (GBR): [Website] [Scoring] [Live Stream Replays]

    FEI Eventing European Championship for Young Riders & Juniors (SWE): [Website] [Scoring] [Live Stream Replays]

    US Events This Weekend

    USEA American Eventing Championships, $60,000 Adequan Advanced Final, and ATC Finals (KY): [Website] [Scoring] [Live Stream Replays] [EN’s Coverage]

    Equestrians’ Institute HT & Area VII Championships (WA): [Website] [Scoring]

    Seneca Valley PC HT (MD): [Website] [Scoring]

    Bucks County Horse Park HT and YEH Qualifier (PA): [Website] [Scoring]

    Other Links & Reading

    Sponsor Corner: 25% off Big Ass Fans before summer winds down

    Big Ass Fans are the HVLS pioneers who’ve been engineering best-in-class airflow for barns, arenas, and equine facilities since 1999, with innovations like silent motor technology and smart fan controls along the way.

    Here’s the reminder before the month closes out: USEF and USEA members are eligible for up to 25% off Big Ass Fans through Equine Discounts. And even if you’re not a USEF or USEA member, a paid membership to any local or national equine association qualifies you to save!

    Call 877-576-6872 or visit EquineDiscounts.com to lock in your discount.

    Training Tip of the Day

    A few test-riding tips from our friends at Ride iQ:

    Go Eventing

    Take a look back on the FEI Eventing World Championships and that USA bronze medal with U.S. team chef d’equipe Leslie Law on the Jon and Rick Show:

    Sunday Links

    By on Aug 30, 2026 12:01 am -

    Before we get rolling on the final day of the USEA American Eventing Championships, presented by Nutrena, let’s round up Saturday’s action! Here are a few links to stories from Saturday, thanks to our friends at the USEA:

    A Day to Remember for Six USEA Novice Champions at #AEC2026

    Beginner Novice and Starter Competitors Conquer Cross-Country at the #AEC2026

    Four Breeds, One Team: Meet the Adams Horse Supply USEA ATC’s “Variety Pack”

    Today, we’ll see our Beginner Novice and Starter competitors wrap up their weekend with show jumping, so there’s much more to come! You can follow along with timing and scoring here.

    Major International Events This Weekend

    Scone Palace International HT CCI4* (GBR): [Website] [Tickets] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

    FEI Eventing European Championship for Young Riders & Juniors (SWE): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries] [Ride Times/Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

    US Events This Weekend

    USEA American Eventing Championships, $60,000 Adequan Advanced Final, and ATC Finals (KY): [Website] [Schedule] [Program] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [USEA AEC App] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream] [EN’s Coverage]

    Equestrians’ Institute HT & Area VII Championships (WA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

    Seneca Valley PC HT (MD): [Website] [Entries] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

    Bucks County Horse Park HT and YEH Qualifier (PA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

    Links & Reading

    Training Tip of the Day

    Even if you aren’t riding at AEC this week, you can always study up on your cross country with CrossCountry App! In this video, USEA Eventing Coaches Program mentor Emily Mastervich walks us through a Novice-level jump on a mound:

    Go Eventing

    The best story out of #AEC2026:

    Saturday Links from Morven Park International

    By on Aug 29, 2026 12:01 am -

    We may have wrapped up the Advanced division last night at the USEA American Eventing Championships, presented by Nutrena, but there’s still much more action to come today and tomorrow as our Starter and Beginner Novice championship contenders complete their weekends!

    You can still follow along today on Horse & Country for live streams from the cross country and show jumping phases happening today, and if you’re a score-stalker like us, you can do so here.

    Best of luck to all competitors who worked so hard to get to this incredible event. Let’s finish the weekend strong!

    Major International Events This Weekend

    Scone Palace International HT CCI4* (GBR): [Website] [Tickets] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

    FEI Eventing European Championship for Young Riders & Juniors (SWE): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries] [Ride Times/Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

    US Events This Weekend

    USEA American Eventing Championships, $60,000 Adequan Advanced Final, and ATC Finals (KY): [Website] [Schedule] [Program] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [USEA AEC App] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream] [EN’s Coverage]

    Equestrians’ Institute HT & Area VII Championships (WA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

    Seneca Valley PC HT (MD): [Website] [Entries] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

    Bucks County Horse Park HT and YEH Qualifier (PA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

    Links and Reading

    Sponsor Corner: Morven Park Fall International CCI & H.T. Entries are Open!

    Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

    This week marked opening day for entries to the Morven Park Fall International CCI & H.T. taking place in Leesburg, VA October 8-11. FEI levels, including the US Equestrian Open of Eventing and the USEA/USEF Developing Horse National Championship, are available and it’s promising to be one of the best weekends of the eventing season here in the U.S. You can start planning your competition or spectating weekend here.

    Training Tip of the Day

    Kai-Steffen Meier is back with more advice, this time on the essentials every rider needs to bear in mind for cross country:

    Go Eventing

    A perfect Friday night at AEC under the lights:

    Friday News & Notes from Stable View

    By on Aug 28, 2026 12:01 am -

    One Big Thing: Retired Racehorse Project Announces Charity Polo Match for 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover

    The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) recently announced the addition of a charity polo match to the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. The match will take place Friday, October 9 at the Man O’ War Polo Field at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, with proceeds benefiting the RRP.

    Gates will open at 3:30 PM. The Cadillac Cowgirls, a professional equestrian drill team, will perform at 4:30 PM, followed by the polo match at 5 PM.

    Tailgating admission is $150 per vehicle, with one ticket covering the vehicle and all occupants. Walk-in admission is free. Food trucks will be on site, and attendees are invited to participate in a tailgating competition, with prizes and additional competition details to be announced.

    “Polo is such a natural fit for a Friday evening at the Kentucky Horse Park, and we’re excited to add something to Makeover week that competitors, spectators and members of the Lexington community can enjoy together,” said RRP Individual Giving Manager, Brittney Atras. “The charity polo match gives people another way to experience the event while helping support the RRP’s work on behalf of Thoroughbreds transitioning to careers beyond racing, and we look forward to working with sponsors who want to help make the inaugural event a success.”

    The 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover takes place October 7-10 at the Kentucky Horse Park and showcases the athleticism and trainability of recently retired racehorses and former broodmares in ten disciplines of competition. The event also includes the Makeover Marketplace, clinics, demonstrations, and a vendor fair.

    Don’t forget! [The final entry period for the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover closes TODAY — Friday, August 28 at 5:00 p.m. ET]

    [Volunteer sign-ups are also now LIVE — register here]

    Tailgating tickets for the charity polo match will be available on EventBrite. Additional details, including tailgating competition prizes, will be announced on the Retired Racehorse Project website.

    Activities Today at the AEC:

    • Starter Cross-Country Course Walk with Julie Wolfert | 11:00 a.m. | Please meet at the Starter start box
    • What’s Your Horse’s Heart Trying to Tell You? with Dr. Amy Polkes DACVIM of Equine Imed | 12:30 p.m. | First temporary barn by Main Vendor Row
    • Beginner Novice Cross-Country Course Walk with Martin Douzant | 5:00 p.m. | Please meet at the Beginner Novice start box
    • Adult Rider Program Beginner Novice Course Walk with Ashley Trier | 4:00 p.m. | Please meet at the Beginner Novice start box
    • Adult Rider Program Starter Course Walk with Woodge Fulton | 1:00 p.m. | Please meet at the Starter start box
    • Tacky Tourist Competitor Party | VIP Hospitality Tent by the Rolex Arena | 6:30 p.m. | Tickets required
    • ATC Team Meetup, hosted by USEA Area VIII & IX | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Adams Horse Supply Adult Rider Lounge on Main Vendor Row | Snacks and beverages provided.

    USEA American Eventing Championships, $60,000 Adequan Advanced Final, and ATC Finals (KY): [Website] [Schedule] [Program] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [USEA AEC App] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream] [EN’s Coverage]

    Major International Events This Weekend

    Scone Palace International HT CCI4* (GBR): [Website] [Tickets] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

    FEI Eventing European Championship for Young Riders & Juniors (SWE): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries] [Ride Times/Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

    US Events This Weekend

    USEA American Eventing Championships, $60,000 Adequan Advanced Final, and ATC Finals (KY): [Website] [Schedule] [Program] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [USEA AEC App] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream] [EN’s Coverage]

    Equestrians’ Institute HT & Area VII Championships (WA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

    Seneca Valley PC HT (MD): [Website] [Entries] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

    Bucks County Horse Park HT and YEH Qualifier (PA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

    Stories from the AEC

    Other Links and Reading

    Sponsor Corner: Stable View

    As we approach the Stable View Oktoberfest $60,000 FEI CCI-S 1/2/3/4* & USEF/USEA Horse Trials on September 25-27, you might consider bringing your horse to school at the venue in preparation — especially if you are based nearby. Rather than just riding about the grounds, however, take advantage of the full roster of schooling series hosted at Stable View for the month of September!

    Wed, Sep 9: Hunter/Jumper Institute

    The Hunter/Jumper Institute at Stable View is a schooling opportunity for riders and horses to gain valuable experience in a relaxed, supportive environment. Designed with training and education in mind, it offers the perfect setting to school courses, refine technique, and build confidence while preparing for future competitions at your own pace.

    • 0.65m – 1.25m+ Schooling Jumper

    Fri, Sep 11 – Sun, Sep 13: $5000 Hunter/Jumper In & Out Series

    Join Stable View for a fun, welcoming hunter/jumper show offering quality courses, a friendly atmosphere, and a great chance for riders to gain experience at every level.

    • 2’6 – 3’3 Jumper
    • 1.05-1.30 Open Jumper
    • .65m – 1.0m Jumper Classic
    • $800 Stable View Welcome Stakes
    • $1600 1.25m Stable View Grand Prix

    Sat, Sep 12: Schooling Dressage Collection

    The Schooling Dressage Show at Stable View provides riders and horses with a low-pressure environment to gain experience and build confidence. Designed for training and preparation, it’s an ideal opportunity to practice tests, receive constructive feedback, and refine performance before recognized competition — all in a calm, supportive setting.

    • USEA, USDF, & FEI tests of choice (all levels)

    Sun, Sep 13: USEF/USDF “Fall Frenzy” Dressage

    Join Stable View for a USEF/USDF recognized dressage show offering top-quality judging, a calm atmosphere, and a great opportunity for riders to showcase training and progress.

    • USDF/FEI tests of choice
    • Options for Freestyle, Junior, Young Horse, & para-equestrian classes

     

    Entries for Oktoberfest close on September 8, so make sure to sign up for this iconic season closer!

    Training Tip of the Day

    Today we’re on Episode 4 in Noelle Floyd’s OTTB series, where Tik Maynard and FEI veterinarian Dr. Yates discuss the gastric ulcers we find so frequently in off-the-track Thoroughbreds — including symptoms owners may overlook and why gastroscopy can be an important part of reaching an accurate diagnosis:

    Go Eventing

    Join us and Cosby Green in wishing her long-time 5* partner Jos UFO de Quidam the happiest of retirements:

    Thursday News & Notes

    By on Aug 27, 2026 12:01 am -

    One Big Thing: Preview the #AEC2026 Cross-Country Courses

    The USEA has once again partnered with CrossCountry App to provide virtual course walks for all levels at the 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds.

    Take a virtual tour around the 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships‘ $60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final, USEA Intermediate, Bates USEA Preliminary, Standlee USEA Modified, ARMA USEA Training, USEA Novice, Marshall+Sterling USEA Beginner Novice, and USEA Starter cross-country courses with the CrossCountry App to see the track the riders will take, complete with minute markers, and the different fences.

    Take a walk through the fences of the $60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final below:

    USEA American Eventing Championships, $60,000 Adequan Advanced Final, and ATC Finals (KY): [Website] [Schedule] [Program] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [USEA AEC App] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream] [EN’s Coverage]

    Major International Events This Weekend

    Scone Palace International HT CCI4* (GBR): [Website] [Tickets] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

    FEI Eventing European Championship for Young Riders & Juniors (SWE): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries] [Ride Times/Scoring] [Live Stream]

    US Events This Weekend

    USEA American Eventing Championships, $60,000 Adequan Advanced Final, and ATC Finals (KY): [Website] [Schedule] [Program] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [USEA AEC App] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream] [EN’s Coverage]

    Equestrians’ Institute HT & Area VII Championships (WA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

    Seneca Valley PC HT (MD): [Website] [Entries] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

    Bucks County Horse Park HT and YEH Qualifier (PA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

    Stories from the AEC

    Other Links and Reading

    Training Tip of the Day

    We’re continuing on in Noelle Floyd’s OTTB series with episode three today! In this installment, Tik Maynard and FEI veterinarian Dr. Yates explain why a pre-purchase exam is an important step when buying an off-the-track Thoroughbred — and why the exam should be based on what you want the horse to do:

    Go Eventing

    We need 100 more helmet cams from kiddos like this: