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Tuesday News & Notes from Kentucky Performance Products

By on Feb 24, 2026 12:01 am -

Teaching during the 2025 Educational 3 Day at the Florida Horse Park. Photo courtesy of Emily Holmes.

One Big Thing: Educational 3-Day Informational Meeting + Clinic

Join 5* riders Lauren Nicholson and Jennifer Holling tonight for an informational meeting all about the Educational 3 -Day Event at the Florida Horse Park!

If you have the Educational 3-Day on your calendar for November 16-21, 2026, stop by Indoor Arena 2 at the World Equestrian Center tonight at 6:30pm for a fun informational session. These top riders (and potential special guests) will touch on everything from conditioning schedules to 10-minute-box tips, with an expert Q&A for any further questions you may have. The event is free to attend, and you may even leave with some exciting door prizes and sponsor giveaways!

 

This educational evening will be continued with a Steeplechase Clinic tomorrow, Feb 25th, with 5* rider Joe Meyer and USEA’s Katherine Cooper at the Florida Horse Park. Signups are still available here — just $75 for a day full of learning! Auditors are also welcome to attend.

US Events Opening Entries Today

Twin Rivers Spring International (CA); Longleaf Pine HT (NC); Plantation Field HT (PA); Poplar Place April HT (GA); F.E.N.C.E. HT (NC); Pine Hill Spring HT (TX); Spring Bay HT (KY)

US Events Closing Entries Today

Ocala Winter II (FL); Ram Tap National HT (CA); Pine Top Spring HT (GA)

Other Links and Reading

Sponsor Corner: Kentucky Performance Products

Any horse person has likely been informed of the importance of maintaining proper levels of vitamin E in your horse’s die, especially if you live in an area without access to fresh green grass or your horse struggles with a neurologic disease. But how can you know if your horse needs additional supplementation or not?

Vitamin E is an essential nutrient for horses and plays a critical role in multiple body systems as a natural antioxidant. It guards tissues against potentially damaging oxidative stress and affects the cells in the muscle, nerve, and immune systems. Vitamin E is considered “essential” because while horses can’t function normally without it, they cannot synthesize the nutrient themselves — meaning they must obtain it entirely from their diet.

Horses maintained full time on green pasture typically consume 2,000 IUs of vitamin E a day. That’s more than enough to satisfy their antioxidant needs, but vitamin E levels in grass drop sharply once it is cut. Hay also provides about 10 times less vitamin E than fresh forage does — meaning that without access to the perfect pasture conditions, this is something you should be monitoring in your horse’s diet. A blood test measuring plasma alpha-tocopherol levels is the standard and most accurate method for assessing a horse’s vitamin E level, which can inform how much additional natural vitamin E should be supplemented in your horse’s daily feed.

[Click here to learn more about vitamin E, supplementation, deficiency, and risks]

[Find the full study on supplemental Vitamin E here at kppusa.com]

Training Tip of the Day

Schneider’s Saddlery brings us some under-saddle suppling exercises that actually work — try these out in your next warmup!

 

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Go Eventing

The untapped power of helmet cams in keeping your horse-crazy kid entertained:

Monday News & Notes

By on Feb 23, 2026 12:01 am -

One Big Thing: Area IV’s Cora Riley Honored with Young Rider Sportsmanship Award

Photo courtesy of the Area IV Young Riders on Facebook.

It’s important to recognize good sportsmanship in our world, and Area VI’s Young Rider council has awarded one of its own an award to honor her contributions to the sport. Cora Riley was nominated by several Area IV members for this award. “She contributes so much to her community through her kindness and dedication to the sport, as well as fostering a nurturing environment for everyone in her life,” the Area IV Young Riders group wrote on social media. “She is a staple of sportsmanship and has been through a challenging year. Despite all this, she has never stopped supporting others, showing up to audit at YR clinics, and has always been a shining example of good sportsmanship and determination.”

Many congratulations to Cora and all of the other riders who represent our sport so well, each and every day!

US Events This Weekend

Pine Top Advanced: [Website] [Scores]

Three Lakes Winter II HT at Caudle Ranch: [Scores]

Other Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Become a better rider between rides with these exercises from dressage pro Amelia Newcomb:

Go Eventing

When your Olympic achievements follow you everywhere! Enjoy this look at Boyd Martin’s Rio Olympic horse, Blackfoot Mystery, catching some throwbacks of himself on a recent vet visit:

 

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Sunday Links

By on Feb 22, 2026 12:01 am -

Today, we’re paying tribute to another eventing legend who’s left a big hole in our hearts. European champion and Olympic medalist Laura Collett announced this week that Mr Bass — the horse that proved to be a real warrior at the upper levels and was what Laura often referred to as the best cross country horse she’d ever ridden — has passed away at the age of 18.

Laura posted a tribute on her social media:

“MR BASS ❤️ 🕊️ (gone but never forgotten 🥺)

From the first day I saw you as a barely broken and unnamed 4yo, I knew you were always going to be special 🫶

Your cheeky and over confident character earned you your name – MR “Chuck” BASS 🤣 (If you know, you know!)

Christmas Day as a 4yo you jumped the top of the wings, you flew round the most enormous Team Chase as a just turned 5yo, you were used to help coach the jockeys, you were 7yo World Champion, you finished on your Dressage score in 5/5 at 4* level as an 8yo, you were the only horse to finish on your Dressage score on your 5* debut for 🥈, you literally bolted with me round Badminton 5* XC … you simply were an absolute LEGEND 🚀

You never failed to make us all smile even though you had the ability to make us all look like we’d never handled a horse before 🤣

Thank you for everything Chuckles 😘 I will miss you every day”

Mr Bass, who was owned by laura as well as Nick How and Keith Scott, enjoyed a fruitful international career, highlighted by a win in the Young Horse World Breeding Championships at Le Lion d’Angers in 2015 and a podium in his then-CCI4* debut at Luhmühlen in 2018 (the only horse in the field to finish on his dressage score, as well). In 34 FEi starts, he rarely finished outside of the top 5, proving to be a dedicated partner to Laura until his retirement from top sport in 2021.

Our thoughts are with Laura and the team behind “Chuck”.

US Events This Weekend

Pine Top Advanced: [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Three Lakes Winter II HT at Caudle Ranch: [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

A few reasons why Canadian team rider Dana Cooke likes to incorporate trotting jumps on a loose rein. Here’s a peek at the first two (more in the caption of the post embedded below):

1. Horses need their head and neck to jump – being on a loose rein gives them the freedom to fully use their head and neck through the jump.

2. Trotting fences teaches them to slow down and learn how to use their body which helps them to improve their shape over the fence!

Go Eventing

A snapshot of eventing’s original “long” format, which consisted of a long section of “roads and tracks” at two stages before the part of cross country that we know today. This footage comes to us from 1985:

Saturday Links from World Equestrian Brands

By on Feb 21, 2026 12:01 am -

Boyd Martin and Luke 140. Photo by Shelby Allen.

If you’re attending this weekend’s Eventing Academy at Stable View, you’re in for a special treat! Stable View is pleased to announce that Olympic event rider Boyd Martin will join guests at Graze & Gaze this evening (Saturday) for a special appearance and informal talk.

Boyd will share a few words with attendees at approximately 6:30 PM during the Graze & Gaze gathering.

Graze & Gaze offers a relaxed opportunity for riders, spectators, and the Stable View community to come together, enjoy great food, and connect after a day of competition. Boyd’s appearance adds an extra layer of excitement to an already memorable evening.

Competitors will receive complimentary wristbands. For individuals who are not competing and receiving complimentary wristbands, wristbands and drink tickets may be purchased at the show trailer. Wristbands are $20, and drink tickets are available for $5 each.

To learn more about Stable View, click here.

US Events This Weekend

Pine Top Advanced: [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Three Lakes Winter II HT at Caudle Ranch: [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Advice from 5* winner and Irish Olympian Austin O’Connor, directed towards young riders but applicable in many ways to all of us:

Go Eventing

Each month, the Full Moon Farm Eventing Foundation spotlights a member of the community, and this month it’s none other that fitness and performance coach Ifa Simmonds (who was also a guest on the Go Eventing Podcast last season!):

Friday News & Notes from Stable View

By on Feb 20, 2026 12:01 am -

 

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One Big Thing: Accommodating natural hair with correct helmet fitting

We love seeing big brands working to ensure equal safety standards for riders across all ethnicities and backgrounds, and Charles Owen has definitely stepped up. Knowing that the safest helmet is a helmet that fits, Charles Owen has created a specialist training module within their retailer education platform to ensure every stockist and retail partner is equipped with the technical and practical knowledge to correctly fit helmets for riders with Afro-Caribbean hair.

Taking this education even further, Charles Owen will also be sponsoring and presenting at the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA)’s Safety Conference on April 21 — allowing them to further the reach of these educational materials and widely distribute the information throughout the industry.

About the BETA Safety Conference

While BETA hosts several conferences and summits each year focused on equestrian business and other aspects of the industry, this will be their first year offering the Safety Conference. This event is aimed at retailers, manufacturers, and professionals in the industry, with a focus on new developments in rider safety equipment, fitting, and research.

With representatives from the FEI, industry leaders, speakers from academia and research, and top event riders, BETA intends to provide their participants with useful information that will tangibly help with sales, fitting, safety, and support — allowing customers to make more informed choices.

[Click here to learn how to attend in person or virtually, secure your attendance, and view the current program]

US Events This Weekend

Pine Top Advanced: [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Three Lakes Winter II HT at Caudle Ranch: [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Other Links and Reading

Sponsor Corner: Stable View

 

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Stable View is looking forward to welcoming Riders to the first stand-alone Intercollegiate, Interscholastic, and Alumni Championships this May 15-17, open to only program participants. After hosting 155 intercollegiate entries across 41 teams at the 2025 USEA Intercollegiate Eventing Championship, Stable View hopes to increase the entries this year to welcome 10 additional teams.

“Stable View is looking forward to welcoming students to the first standalone USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships,” said Barry Olliff, co-owner of Stable View with his wife, Cindy Olliff. “The ongoing development of these Championships has been very inspiring to watch. We will be continuing to play our part in what has become one of the outstanding events on the Stable View Eventing calendar.”

And if you are an intercollegiate graduate, don’t worry — you can now represent your old college in a new team as an alumnus! Learn more about the exciting educational opportunities in store for the 2026 Championships [here].

[Click here to learn more about the Championships by joining the Stable View Intercollegiate/Interscholastic WhatsApp group]

Training Tip of the Day

Building off of yesterday’s Training Tip, dressage rider Allie Schmidt now covers proper half-halts in the canter:

 

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Go Eventing

Just days after the loss of Michael Jung’s legendary partner La Biosthetique Sam, we now hear that Laura Collett has also had to say farewell to her wonderful horse Mr. Bass (“Chuck”). Watch their 2nd place run at Blenheim palace in 2017 below:

Thursday News & Notes

By on Feb 19, 2026 12:01 am -

Bruce Davidson talks cross country on the Rolex Ride the Course tour. Photo courtesy of Rolex/Kit Houghton.

One Big Thing: Course Walk the 2026 Kentucky Three-Day Event with eventing legend Bruce Davidson Sr.

Giveaway alert — if you’ve ever wanted to walk the Kentucky Three-Day Event Cross-Country course with a legend, now’s your chance! K3DE event organizer EEI is giving fans the chance to win exclusive access to a cross-country course walk led by legendary eventer Bruce Davidson Sr.

Ten winners will be selected to join Bruce Davidson for an exclusive CCI5* course walk, where they’ll experience the course through the eyes of one of the most successful event riders in US history. Each winner will receive access for themselves plus one guest to participate during the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three Day Event.

[Click here to enter] — entries will close on Sunday, March 1st.

US Events This Weekend

Full Gallop Farm Mid February HT (yesterday, Feb 18): [Website] [Final Scores]

Pine Top Advanced: [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Three Lakes Winter II HT at Caudle Ranch: [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Other Links and Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Ride along with dressage rider Allie Schmidt as she explains proper half-halts in the trot:

Go Eventing

Elisa Wallace goes on course with Good American in the Training Horse division at the Ocala Winter I Horse Trials… with a very special guest star at the end of the video:

Wednesday News & Notes

By on Feb 18, 2026 12:01 am -

William Fox-Pitt teaches in Ocala. Photo by Lisa Madren.

One Big Thing: Strides for Equality Equestrians Leg Up Opportunity

Strides for Equality Equestrians is now accepting applications for the Flying Cross Farm Leg Up Opportunity. The selected recipient will receive a 45-minute private dressage lesson with Olympian eventer William Fox-Pitt during his clinic at Flying Cross Farm in Lagrange, KY. They will also receive free stabling expenses for their horse, as well as a ticket to the clinic’s Thursday night Pizza Party Q&A session.

Requirements:

  • Riders must have access to their own horse.
  • This Leg Up Scholarship covers clinic entry and stabling. Travel costs are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.
  • Applicants must be willing to share their experience as part of the show in blogs, social & print media.
  • Applicants must be invested in increasing access to equestrian sports for underrepresented groups.

Applications to this Leg Up Scholarship are due February 22 — [click here for the application]. The Scholarship recipient will be notified no later than February 25 to allow time to plan for the show and travel. All ages are welcome to apply.

This is more than a lesson — it’s a Leg Up toward growth, confidence, and greater access in our sport.

US Events This Weekend

Full Gallop Farm Mid February HT (today, Feb 18): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

Pine Top Advanced: [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Three Lakes Winter II HT at Caudle Ranch: [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Other Links and Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Dr. Erica Lacher breaks down three common sources of tack-related pain, as well as easy fixes.

Go Eventing

Have you ever watched a cross-country course being fertilized? It’s pretty satisfying.

 

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Tuesday News & Notes from Kentucky Performance Products

By on Feb 17, 2026 12:01 am -

An aerial view of the Florida Horse Park – one of Central Florida’s major rallying points for transitory equestrians. Photo via FHP’s Facebook page.

One Big Thing: Area III Council grant for two-week Ocala training camp — deadline tomorrow!

If you’re a trainer in Alabama or Mississippi — this rare opportunity is for you!

The USEA Area III Council is offering a grant for a two-week Ocala training experience (March 2-15, 2026), and two trainers will be selected to participate from Alabama or Mississippi. This program is designed to support the professional growth of local trainers, help you better serve your riders by bringing back valuable knowledge, and gain hands-on experiences at one of the country’s premier eventing destinations.

About the experience

The grant will cover 2 weeks of:

  • Training with top professionals – Zach Brandt or Buck Davidson
  • 6 lessons per trainer (3x per week)
  • Cross-country schooling / on-site course access
  • Ocala Winter II competition entry (donated by FHP), coaching provided at show
  • Rough board for one horse
  • Accommodations for the two-week program

Winning trainer’s responsibilities:

  • Transportation to and from Ocala
  • Horse transportation
  • Food for you and your horse
  • Horse care during the program

How to apply — Must submit application by tomorrow, February 18th!

Download and fill out the application here, then email it to Betsy Ball at [email protected]. Decisions to be announced by the Area III Council on Friday, February 20th.

US Events Opening Entries Today

Stable View Spring International and HT (SC); Rocking Horse Spring HT (FL); CDCTA Spring HT (VA)

US Events Closing Entries Today

Bouckaert Equestrian HT International (GA); Southern Pines HT I (NC); Full Gallop Farm March I HT (SC)

Other Links and Reading

Sponsor Corner: Kentucky Performance Products

Worried about your horse staying healthy this winter? Targeted supplements can help! Download KPP’s winter decision tree and find out what winter supplements will most benefit your horse.

Training Tip of the Day

Some leg care tips in a humorous format, courtesy of EN’s newest columnist:

 

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Go Eventing

Thank you to British Equestrian for making this a conversation — let’s talk about menstrual symptoms and how they affect women in sport:

Monday News & Notes

By on Feb 16, 2026 12:01 am -

One Big Thing: Canada launches a new measure to support eventing venue development

An aerial view of Wesley Clover Parks, one venue near Ottawa that has contributed to the growth of FEI-level eventing competitions. Photo by Randy Harquail.

Equestrian Canada continues to invest in the future of eventing, the latest step being the recent launch of the Eventing Venue Development Fund. The fund was established to support the development and improvement of eventing venues across Canada. Funds raised will go to support both FEI-sanctioned competition venues as well as national competition venues. The goal of the fund is to enhance Canadian facilities to meet international standards, improve Canadian athlete competitiveness on the world stage, provide exciting spectator experiences and encourage the growth of eventing within the country.

FEI competitions in Canada are scarce. Bromont (Quebec) is a stalwart resident on the calendar, particularly for its marquee CCI4*-L held in June (and, reminder, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Bromont Equestrian Park’s hosting of the Olympic Games!). Wesley Clover Parks (Ontario) is another venue that’s contributed to FEI options with its recent introduction of international levels (CCI2*-S and CCI1*-S). Alhambra (ALberta) and Glen Oro (Ontario) also offer CCI2* and CCI1* competition. But in total, including multiple weekends at Bromont, only six FEI events stand on the Canadian calendar currently. If you’re looking for a Long format or CCI3*+, Bromont is the sole option.

So, there’s a want and need for development of these international levels. “We’re launching the Eventing Venue Development Fund to recognize and support the commitment our venues make year after year to the sustainability and continued progress of Eventing in Canada,” said Emily Gilbert, chair of the Eventing HPAG. “Their dedication forms the backbone of our sport, and we’re inviting communities across the country to rally behind this initiative so we can strengthen, grow and protect these essential competition venues for years to come.”

The Fund will support all levels of eventing venues across Canada. Grants will range from $500 – $100,000 depending on scope & funds available. Applicants must meet a set of criteria, and the funding can be used for things like facility and infrastructure upgrades, safety features and technology, and environmental upgrades to areas like waste or water management, etc.

Funding is beyond difficult for the majority of venues to acquire, and we all know that an event can’t run on air and willpower alone. This Development Fund represents a strong step towards the ongoing support of the sport.

More information on the Eventing Venue Development Fund can be found here.

US Events This Weekend

Rocking Horse Winter II HT (FL): [Website] [Scores]

Ram Tap HT (CA): [Website] [Scores]

Jumping Branch Farm HT (SC): [Website] [Scores]

Other Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Whether you’re just starting out (or your horse is) or you’re just wanting to fine-tune or reintroduce leg yields, here’s step-by-step guide from dressage pro Gareth Hughes:

Go Eventing

How Cheryl White changed horse racing forever:

Sunday Links

By on Feb 15, 2026 12:01 am -

An honour to be joined by some of Europe’s (and the world’s) leading course designers and builders here in Warendorf at…

Posted by BEDE Events on Friday, February 13, 2026

This past week, the first European FEI Frangible Safety Seminar for Course Builders was held at the Warendorf training facility. The two-day session featured leadership from Event Director, course designer and safety progressive Stuart Buntine as well as Mats Björnetun, founder and owner of MIM Construction AB based in Frändefors, Sweden. MIM Construction, has developed and produced crash-tested accessories for the automotive industry since 1986, and Mats’ connection to the sport led him to eventually develop the MIM clips that are now commonplace on courses all over the world.

You can read a report on another recent Safety Seminar, held in Australia, here.

US Events This Weekend

Rocking Horse Winter II HT (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Ram Tap HT (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

Jumping Branch Farm HT (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Some quick advice from World #1 Harry Meade as well as 4* rider Cameron Beer on getting to know a new horse or recalibrating with a horse you know:

Go Eventing

When the Olympic inspiration hits too hard:

Saturday Links from World Equestrian Brands

By on Feb 14, 2026 12:01 am -

Monica Spencer and Artist. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

Starting with the 2025 season, there’s a new level of recognition for our beloved Thoroughbred eventers, put on by the Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.). For the first time, the top 10 registered Thoroughbreds at the eight levels of the USEA leaderboard will be recognized as a part of this annual program. It’s a great way to pay respects to the versatile Thoroughbred that shines so brightly in our sport, as well as a way for riders at all levels to earn recognition for their accomplishments.

Congratulations to the 2025 winners!

Level

Horse

Registered Name

Owner

Rider

Starter

Singing in the Wind

Singinginthewind

Donna Struke

Donna Struke

Beginner Novice

Our Golden Chance

Our Golden Chance

Elizabeth Bales

Liana Theroux

Novice

Sexy Black Dress

Sexy Black Dress

Mary McKeon

Mary McKeon

Training

Xkuz

Xkuz

Julie Wolfert

Julie Wolfert

Modified

Ameristan

Ameristan

Tessa Geven

Tessa Geven

Preliminary

Diamond Dog

Storm Threat

Jesslyn Woodall

Jesslyn Woodall

Intermediate

Chapter Two

Chapter Two

Stephanie Roth

Rebecca Roth

Advanced

Artist

2011 Unnamed % Maxamore (NZ)

Monica Spencer

Monica Spencer

(Click on the horse’s registered name to view its Equineline OTTB Profile)

The other top 10 horses at each level can be found here. You can also view current USEA leaderboard standings here.

US Events This Weekend

Rocking Horse Winter II HT (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Ram Tap HT (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

Jumping Branch Farm HT (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Watch some cross country training focusing on the concept of “attacking” a drop into the water with Chris Bartle and Juliane Wyrwol of Germany:

Go Eventing

It’s out with the old, in with the new for Lauren Nicholson and her, uhh, well-loved helmet cover!

Out with the old… In with the new! An end of an era in more ways then one

Posted by Lauren Nic on Friday, February 13, 2026

Friday News & Notes from Stable View

By on Feb 13, 2026 12:01 am -

 

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One Big Thing: Rehy DJ Stepping Down

Yasmin Ingham recently announced that her iconic 5* partner Rehy DJ, commonly known as Piglet, will be starting a new partnership with current FEI Eventing Young Riders World #1 Elizabeth Barratt. This may not arguably be a “stepping down” for Piglet, as Elizabeth has been seeing marked success of late all the way up to the 4*-S level, but we will still certainly miss his time with Yas on the global stage.

As one user mentioned in the comments of her announcement, it’s not often that we see a rider get the opportunity to take the same horse from Young Rider European Championships to the Senior Rider European Championships — a testament to the care and talent involved in Yas and her program. We are wishing Piglet and Elizabeth the best of luck on their new adventure together!

Piglet’s Career Highlights Thus Far:

  • 3rd at Luhmühlen 5* in both 2023 and 2024
  • Top 5 at the 2018 Young Rider European Championships at Fontainebleau
  • Competed in the Senior European Championships at Blenheim
  • Top 5 at Boekelo 4*-NC-L and the Burgham, Bramham, Little Downham, and Bicton 4*-S
  • Top 10 at the 8- & 9-year-old 4*-S at Blenheim in 2019
  • Top 10 at Pau 5*
  • Top 12 at Aachen 4*-S
  • 4 Nations Cup team competitions
  • 6 overall 5* starts and dozens of 4* starts

US Events This Weekend

Rocking Horse Winter II HT (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Ram Tap HT (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

Jumping Branch Farm HT (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Other Links and Reading

Sponsor Corner: Stable View

Stable View’s inaugural Battle of the Run Clubs took place on Saturday, offering 5k, 10k, and 10 mile distances for runners and teams. These cross-country runs utilized Stable View’s wide, groomed cross country and hacking trails, with the Pavilion serving as the perfect setup for pre- and post-race areas. Stable View loves being able to provide spaces for such multi-purpose use, so start planning now for next year’s Battle on January 23, 2027!

Training Tip of the Day

Tune in to Juliane Wyrwol’s Lesson 4 with Chris Bartle, focusing on the collected gallop in dressage work:

Go Eventing

If you too have experienced a similar launch into a water complex, you may be entitled to emotional compensation…

 

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Thursday News & Notes

By on Feb 12, 2026 12:01 am -

Area IV Young Riders. Photo courtesy of Cynthia Wiseman.

One Big Thing: USEA Area IV Silent Auction

Area IV’s biggest fundraising event of the year is here, and we do love a good silent auction. Thank to the generosity and support of donors this year, there are two Silent Auction pages to contain all available items. Click here to start shopping:

Silent Auction Part 1  /  Silent Auction Part 2

What’s up for grabs:

  • Course walks, lessons, & boot camps with top local riders
  • XC schooling sessions & Horse Trials entries
  • Wellness sessions, including bodywork, PEMF, spinal manipulation therapy, rehab sessions, & human mental performance coaching
  • Gift packages for grooming baskets, tack and wearables baskets, horse treats, first aid kits, and supplements
  • Gift certificates to tack shops, dog grooming, and photographer albums

What the funds go to:

Each item up for bid has been generously donated by Area IV supporters, members, and others throughout the eventing community. Funds raised through this auction are reinvested directly back into Area IV and play a vital role in supporting their members. Proceeds help fund educational opportunities, in-person annual meetings, prize budgets, and other initiatives that benefit riders, organizers, and volunteers across the area.

US Events This Weekend

Rocking Horse Winter II HT (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Ram Tap HT (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

Jumping Branch Farm HT (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Other Links and Reading

Training Tip of the Day

This week’s Tune-Up Tip with Valerie Pride dives into the 2026 Preliminary Test B:

Go Eventing

We’re all, of course, obsessed with dogs that talk to their humans with word buttons — but do you know anyone who’s done this with a horse?

Wednesday News & Notes

By on Feb 11, 2026 12:01 am -

Ingmar De Vos became an IOC Member in 2017. He is pictured taking the Olympic oath during the 131st IOC Session in Lima (PER) in September 2017. © IOC/Greg Martin

One Big Thing: FEI President Ingmar De Vos named to IOC Executive Board

Belgium’s Ingmar De Vos, who has served as the FEI President since 2014 and has been the President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) since 2025, has been elected as a member of the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This appointment marks a significant moment for the continued development and representation of equestrian sport on the global sporting stage.

The IOC Executive Board is the supreme governing body responsible for overseeing the management of the organization and implementing the decisions taken by the IOC Session for all Olympic Games.

“During my mandate, I am committed to contributing to the future success of the Olympic Games, the IOC and the Olympic Family,” said Ingmar De Vos. “As the ASOIF President, I will do this with special attention for the role of the International Federations in the Olympic Movement. Together, we must continue to enhance the popularity, appeal, and long-term sustainability of the Olympic Games.”

Ingmar De Vos’ Qualifications:

  • Holds Masters degrees in political science, international relations, and international and European law from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (BEL).
  • Began his professional career as an advisor to the Belgian Senate.
  • Joined the Fédération Royale Belge des Sports Equestres (Royal Belgian Equestrian Federation) as Director General in 1990, and served as the Federation’s Secretary General until 2011.
  • Co-founder of the European Equestrian Federation (EEF), where he served as Secretary General from 2010 to 2011.
  • Joined the FEI as Secretary General in 2011.
  • Elected FEI President in 2014 by an overwhelming majority, and was unanimously re-elected for second and third terms in 2018 and 2022.
  • Elected as a Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2017.
  • Member of several IOC Commissions, including the Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games’ Coordination Commission, Legal Affairs Commission, and the Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commission.
  • Member of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) Governance Taskforce since 2016, and was unanimously elected ASOIF President in 2024.
  • Member of the Executive Committee of SportAccord (the world sport and business summit) since 2021.
  • Elected twice as both Vice-President and President of the International Horse Sports Confederation since 2014.
  • Served on the Foundation Board and Executive Committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) since 2018.

[Learn more about the IOC here]

US Events This Weekend

Rocking Horse Winter II HT (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Ram Tap HT (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

Jumping Branch Farm HT (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Other Links and Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Watch below to hear Amelia Newcomb’s two secrets to fix your posting trot:

Go Eventing

Alyssa Dobrotin is back for Part 2 in USEA’s Daily Grooming series, this time bringing tips for mane, tail, and hoof care:

Tuesday News & Notes from Kentucky Performance Products

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One Big Thing: Exclusive Eventing Camp Offered in France with World-Class Coaching

Have you ever wanted a fully-immersive training experience while also taking a European vacation? 5* eventers Arthur and Logan Duffort and Paul Gatien have created exactly what they always wished they’d had access to when going up the levels themselves: an immersive and all-inclusive eventing camp designed for ambitious young and adult riders who want to pursue their goals and experience eventing abroad.

EN wrote about their first camps that debuted at Otis Eventing last year, which were incredibly well-received. This year’s programs will continue to feature top-tier instruction and personal mentorship from major players in the highest levels of eventing, but will now be available in weekly sessions at an all-inclusive rate from May through October.

However, eventing isn’t the only focus of these camps — Arthur, Logan, and Paul also intend to provide an authentic insight into not only running an international eventing operation, but also into the local culture, cuisine, and history of France. Although Logan currently calls France home, she rides for the US after growing up in California, and stresses the importance of exploration and education within their offered programs. “It’s about riding, of course,” she states, “but it’s also about growing as a person, building your network, and gaining a global perspective on the sport.”

What is the camp’s structure?

Designed to elevate skills and expand perspective, each day at Otis Eventing Camp is structured into three parts: riding sessions, afternoon activities, and evening educational tuition.

Riding Sessions: Quality horses will be provided for each student during their camp week, on which they’ll participate in dressage, show jumping, and cross-country training sessions with Arthur, Logan, and Paul.

Afternoon Activities: Off-site excursions include local watersports, visits to a local châteaux and the iconic Cadre Noir, city tours, and authentic French cuisine.

Eventing Education: Hands-on demonstrations, mentorship, and Q&A sessions will feature top international riders such as 5* riders Jonelle Price and Harry Meade, as well as other members of the industry, like 5* groom Leo Gignoux.

These camps in Tours, France, are geared towards riders who have competed at CCI1* level or above — although special cases may be considered for riders just below 1* level — and include meals, accommodation, and all activities.

To apply or learn more, contact Logan Duffort at [email protected] or +33 0789604401. You can also follow @otiseventing on Instagram to learn more about last years’ camps and experiences of previous campers.

US Events Opening Entries Today

The Event at TerraNova (FL); Galway Downs International HT (CA); Morven Park Spring HT (VA); Jumping Branch Farm Spring HT (SC); Bouckaert Equestrian HT (GA)

US Events Closing Entries Today

Full Gallop Farm Wednesday HT (SC); Sporting Days Farm March HT II (SC); Rocking Horse Winter III HT (FL); Twin Rivers Winter HT (CA)

Other Links and Reading

Sponsor Corner: Kentucky Performance Products

Meet the Team at KPP: Delia Nash, Owner & CEO

 

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Outside of her ownership of Kentucky Performance Products, Delia has a very full and busy life as a successful owner and breeder of racehorses. From her first successful broodmare Lady Luck to her $1.8 million winner-turned-RRP-Makeover success Sibelius, Delia’s success on the track has proven to roll over into nutritional knowledge with her business in KPP.

[Click here to read more about Lady Luck, Sibelius, and Delia’s journey]

Sibelius with his racetrack trainer Jerry O’Dwyer, rider and dressage trainer Alison O’Dwyer, their daughter Adelaide, and racing owner Delia Nash. Photo courtesy of Alison O’Dwyer.

Training Tip of the Day

Marten Luiten’s training series touches on the importance of geometry when in the sandbox — and how to get your circles just right.

Go Eventing

Let’s literally Go Eventing with Jon Holling on Fernhill Esmerelda:

 

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Monday News & Notes

By on Feb 9, 2026 12:01 am -

One Big Thing: Adult Amateurs, Front and Center (As They Should Be)

There’s a certain kind of eventer who doesn’t make headlines often —- usually because they’re too busy doing the unglamorous work of the “do what you love, but also make enough money to pay at least some bills each month” juggling act. They close the laptop, drive to the barn, ride in the dark, and still show up the next morning like nothing happened.

That’s the point of the C Square Farm / Excel Star Sporthorses Adult Amateur Scholarship: celebrating the riders who quietly do it all. Careers, families, life, and horses.

For 2026, the program, helmed by 5* rider Courtney Cooper and her husband, Neal, awarded two scholarships, and after reviewing many thoughtful applications, it has named this year’s recipients: Amanda Gantz and Elizabeth Espinosa.

The scholarship includes seven days of board for horse and rider, daily lessons, housing, and coaching at a competition, redeemable in Aiken, SC or Nottingham, PA, depending on Courtney’s travel schedule. This creates the kind of support that can make a real difference for an adult amateur trying to stretch time, funds, and energy as far as they’ll go.

Amanda Gantz came to eventing in 2015 after watching the Kentucky Three-Day Event. Her story since has been a masterclass in resilience: navigating breast cancer, multiple horse setbacks, and the loss of her mother, one of her biggest supporters. In 2022, with her mom and husband’s support, she took a leap and imported a green four-year-old Connemara gelding off a video, named Meg O’Pint (“Pint”). After an injury sidelined them in 2023, Pint returned in 2024, and by 2025 the pair hit their stride at USEA events, qualified for the AECs, and earned a spot on the national leaderboard. Amanda plans to use this opportunity to keep building her partnership with Pint and has dedicated her 2026 season to her mom, watching from above every time she leaves the start box.

Elizabeth Espinosa, an Area II eventer, partners with Benediction, a 2014 Oldenburg gelding she has leased since he was four. With the support of the horse’s owner, her trainer, and barn community, Liz and Ben have grown together from first rides under saddle to completing the Novice Rider division at the AECs, plus earning USDF Bronze Medal scores at First and Second Level. Liz lives in Maryland with her husband and cat and works for the federal government. After a year of injuries for both horse and rider, her goals for the season ahead are to rebuild confidence, return to form, and potentially move up to Training Level. Training with Courtney is a meaningful step toward bringing those goals to life.

Congrats to both riders! This award is what adult amateur grit looks like, and the kind that truly deserves its own spotlight.

US Events This Weekend

Ocala Winter I (FL): [Website] [Scores]

Pine Top Intermediate HT (GA): [Website] [Scores]

Other Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Tom McEwen and Lucinda Fredericks share their insights on fitness work for younger horses:

Go Eventing

A real “not touching it!” moment from Emily Hamel’s rising star, Newman, who’s likely getting some tips from a certain barnmate…

 

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Sunday Links

By on Feb 8, 2026 1:04 am -

It’s hard to believe that in just a couple months’ time, we’ll be in the midst of spring at the Kentucky Horse Park for the start of this year’s Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event — especially given the current state of the grounds as they sit encased in this winter’s latest snowstorm. The work to prepare the cross country course begins much earlier than you might think — nearly the day after the previous year’s event finishes, truthfully. One reason for this is because the course building and designing team has to factor in variables like this time of year, when work days become fewer and farther between.

See some updates from head course builder Mick Costello from a previous work day:

And some thoughts from builder Levi Ryckewaert:

We’re eager for spring — and 5* season — to get underway in earnest, and if you’re just as excited you can start planning your trip to Kentucky here.

US Events This Weekend

Ocala Winter I (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Pine Top Intermediate HT (GA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

A good reminder that our body and how we carry ourselves in the saddle greatly affects our horses’ way of going:

Go Eventing

A peek at what it’s like to volunteer behind the scenes at the start box, brought to you from the hardworking crew at the Florida Horse Park this weekend. You can find volunteering opportunities near you here.

Saturday Links from World Equestrian Brands

By on Feb 7, 2026 12:01 am -

It’s Olympic season this month, and while we’ll have to wait a couple more years for our next turn, one of our colleagues, John Kyle, is situated over in Italy for this edition of the Winter Games! John is, unfortunately for us, not commentating himself this time around, but he is overseeing many of the operations as a part of the Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) team. The OBS team plays a critical role in the delivery of information from the games, be it via broadcast or other media channels. You can follow along with John all throughout Milan Cortina here.

By the way, you can learn more about John, his career and thoughts on the evolution of the sport in our interview with him on The Go Eventing Podcast.

US Events This Weekend

Ocala Winter I (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Pine Top Intermediate HT (GA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Three tips you can put into practice in your next ride to help your flatwork. The simplest measures can often have the largest impact.

Go Eventing

Two of the best — Toledo de Kerser and JL Dublin, partners of Tom McEwen (GBR) — out for a stroll:

 

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Friday News & Notes from Stable View

By on Feb 6, 2026 12:01 am -

Julia Krajewski and Amande de b’Neville. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

One Big Thing: The 100+ Club and EquiRatings Spring Projections

If you’re like us and are itching for the season’s start, don’t worry — data has allowed us to start predicting winning trends long before they set foot in the sandbox.

EquiRatings uses their High Performance Rating metric to begin measurements of a combination’s performance quality. The average 4* HPR for a combination prior to the major 5*s in April sits at 67 — and even among the top 50 four-star performances of each early season, the average is 94. Patterns show that those who crack the 100 HPR mark at these events, however — a likelihood of 0.4% — are likely to provide major results later in the season.

So while we might not have the major events running live yet, don’t stay on snooze as the season ramps up — you may just be able to start seeing those patterns in contenders at upcoming competitions. [Read more about previous result patterns and which events to watch in the coming months here]

US Events This Weekend

Ocala Winter I (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Pine Top Intermediate HT (GA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Other Links and Reading

Sponsor Corner: Stable View

Boyd Martin’s recent clinic tour brought him to Stable View for a cross-country clinic on January 29th. Though not featured in this video, Stable View is home to a schooling area aptly titled the Boyd Martin/ETB Cross Country Schooling Field, which has been the go-to training grounds in Aiken for upper-level riders for seven years! Boyd oversees the schooling in the winter months, catering to riders from Training level through 4*.

And did you know — all jumps on the schooling field are for sale? Talk to the Stable View Office about purchasing a schooling jump through ETB Construction if any catch your eye.

 

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Training Tip of the Day

Defender Burghley has hosted a Friday Main Arena Masterclass with Carl Hester for years, and was joined at the last event by Olympian demo riders Tom McEwen and Richard Davison. Watch part of the masterclass here (and comment on the post for a link to the full masterclass!):

Go Eventing

Not your average dressage schooling commentary, but definitely an amusing one.

 

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Thursday News & Notes

By on Feb 5, 2026 12:01 am -

The late Sandra McDonald competing at Chatt Hills. Photo by Liz Crawley.

One Big Thing: Remembering Sandra McDonald at the Ocala Winter I HT this weekend

For anyone competing at the Florida Horse Park this weekend, local eventer Chris Talley invites all riders to pick up a ribbon in the show office in remembrance of a local eventing hero after her recent passing:

Many of you I’m sure have heard the news of the passing of Sandra McDonald. A force in the eventing community whom it was safe to say was a friend to many of us. Above that she embodied the true meaning of being a sportsman; she was always there to lend a helping hand, and had the most positive attitude and even bigger smile even on the hardest of days.

Together with Emily Holmes and The Florida Horse Park we would like to encourage Sandra’s fellow competitors to pick up a ribbon, at the office, in Sandra’s colors and cherish the spirit she brought to this sport. Lend a helping hand, offer a smile, wish someone a safe ride, and cheer as they come across the finish line. Most importantly we would like to see that ribbon in her colors being carried around the cross country courses, just as she did with her Willberry Wonder Pony on her back, and take Sandra along with you for one more ride.

Rest easy Sandra, you left a hole in this sport but I hope you’ll be smiling down not only this weekend but for every event to come ❤️💙

US Events This Weekend

Ocala Winter I (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Pine Top Intermediate HT (GA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Other Links and Reading

Training Tip of the Day

One of our favorite USEA Grooms Alyssa Dobrotin starts a new Daily Grooming series with these tips on coat care:

Go Eventing

La propagande poney indeed! This future horse girl watching Elisa Wallace and Riot Gear will be Coming Soon to a Horse Trials Near You within a few years.

Wednesday News & Notes

By on Feb 4, 2026 12:01 am -

 

Olivia Dutton and young mare Autumn Leaves. Photo by US Equestrian.

One Big Thing: Young Horse Masterclass at the 2026 USEA YEH Symposium

The 2026 USEA YEH Symposium returns to Ocala on Monday, February 16th, and features Olympic medalists, members of several Nation Cup Teams, a 5* Judge, and the riders behind hundreds of horses moving up the grades of eventing. This must-attend educational event offers a full day of expert-led demonstrations, in-depth discussion, and hands-on learning focused on developing the next generation of top event horses.

The symposium is open to everyone interested in learning more about the successful production of Young Event Horses and will be split into two sessions:

MORNING SESSION
Majestic Oaks Ocala, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

  • Features a panel of top industry professionals assessing the technique and ability of several young horse demonstrations.
    • Panel Members: Karen O’Connor, Debbie Adams, Caroline Pamukcu, Nathan Mitts DVM
    • Demo Riders: Lauren Nicholson, Buck Davidson Jr., Alex O’Neal, Mia Farley

EVENING SESSION: “Young Horse Masterclass”
HITS Ocala, 3:30 – 7:00 pm

  • Participants to watch several top international riders breakdown their training pathways to success for young horses, while enjoying drinks and hors d’oeuvers provided by the USEA.
    • Panel Members: Peter Gray, Lesley Grant-Law
    • Demo Riders: Olivia Dutton, Phillip Dutton, Leslie Law, Jon Holling

The Young Horse Masterclass will share these experts’ techniques, program insights, and training tips for flat work, jumping work, and the introduction to new fences for young horses of all levels and disciplines.

[Learn more about the panelists and riders here]

[Click here to register]

US Events This Weekend

Ocala Winter I (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Pine Top Intermediate HT (GA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Other Links and Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Follow along with FEI Judge Valerie Pride as she breaks down lengthening on the circle in the new 2026 USEA Training Tests.

Go Eventing

How did FEI groom Adam Short end up with his dream job? Find out here:

 

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Tuesday News & Notes from Kentucky Performance Products

By on Feb 3, 2026 12:01 am -

The newest addition to the 2025/2026 Major League Show Jumping event calendar is the Kentucky International CSI5* presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. Photo courtesy of EEI.

One Big Thing: 15 decades of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute brings new Equine Veterinary Scholarship Initiative

Chances are, if you’ve competed or lived in Kentucky, you’ve taken a trip or two to Hagyard Equine Medical Institute across from the Kentucky Horse Park — not only one of the top equine veterinary centers in the country, but also the oldest and largest private equine veterinary practice in the world. This week, Hagyard Equine celebrates its 150th Anniversary with their very own Founder’s Week, which will kick off a year-long series of festivities and events honoring the Lexington practice’s unprecedented 15-decade contribution to veterinary care.

This anniversary year will also be marked by variety of activities, including the unveiling of a “150th” monument on Hagyard campus this Thursday, February 5th, a renovation of its facility in Lexington, and continued investment in state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, to name a few.

The Hagyard family and Hagyard veterinarians have been at the forefront of a number of veterinary medical innovations, including the advent of the use of penicillin and antibiotics in horses, developing parasite control programs to keep foals from dying at alarming rates, the use of inhalation anesthesia, fetal sexing, and the first equine C-section. Hagyard has also been involved in a majority of commercial equine vaccines used to prevent tetanus, botulism, herpes, viruses, abortions, influenza, and more.

One of the biggest initiatives for the year, however, is the establishment of a non-profit educational endowment designed to provide scholarships to aspiring equine veterinarians. Hagyard has set a bold goal in partnership with the AAEP’s Foundation for the Horse to raise $1.5 million dollars to help provide annual scholarships in perpetuity.

“For a variety of reasons — not the least of which is a significant amount of student loan debt upon graduation — we are seeing the supply of equine veterinarians falling short of the demand,” stated Dr. Luke Hagyard Fallon, a fifth-generation practitioner from the Hagyard founder’s family. “While we certainly want to spend some time honoring our history in 2026, we want to focus on looking forward. Establishing these E.T Hagyard 1876 Scholarships to help maintain the health of the equine care industry as a whole seems like the perfect way to make sure we impact the next 150 years, too.”

US Events Opening Entries Today

Carolina International CCI & HT (NC); March Horse Trials at Majestic Oaks (FL); Texas Rose Horse Park HT (TX); Full Gallop Farm March II HT (SC)

US Events Closing Entries Today

Full Gallop Farm Mid February HT (SC); Pine Top Advanced (GA); Three Lakes Winter II HT at Caudle Ranch (FL)

Other Links and Reading

Sponsor Corner: Kentucky Performance Products

Is your horse receiving enough forage intake for their exercise level and body weight? Are they receiving too much? Follow the steps below to determine how much energy your forage is providing your horse.

  1. Determine the amount of forage fed by weight instead of volume. The weight of a flake of hay can vary depending on the size and type of bale — take the average weight of multiple flakes and use that as a good estimate.
  2. Take your horse’s weight — horses should consume at least 1.5-2% of their body weight per day in forage.
  3. Estimate how much energy the forage portion of your horse’s diet is providing — see the chart below for average digestible energy content of common forages and pasture.

[Learn more about forage energy here]

Training Tip of the Day

You might practice rein-backs for your dressage test, but do you use it as a warmup? Elisa Wallace here is backing up her eventer Lissavorra Quality to help engage some hind-end action.

 

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Go Eventing

Not your average helmet cam — have you been (virtually) on-course in Spain?

Monday News & Notes

By on Feb 2, 2026 12:01 am -

Boyd Martin and Fedarman B. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

The 2026 Winter Olympics get underway this week, with competition beginning Wednesday, February 4, and the Opening Ceremony on Friday, February 6 (staged at San Siro in Milan). If you want the easiest “what’s on when” links to keep handy, the official Olympic schedule lives on Olympics.com, and the U.S. viewing schedule/streams are centralized on NBC Olympics (including Peacock coverage).

Relatedly (and this one does hit home for horse sport): the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee announced the Stevens Financial Security Awards last March, backed by a $100 million anchor gift to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation from Ross Stevens of Stone Ridge Holdings Group. The plan (starting with 2026 Winter Olympics and running at least through 2032) is $200,000 in benefits per Games completed, regardless of competitive result — $100,000 “to live” plus $100,000 “to protect.”

Here’s the detail equestrians should read twice: the first $100,000 “to live” isn’t available until 20 years after the Games or at age 45, whichever is later. And yes, plenty of our Olympic-track riders are already flirting with 45 (because horse sport laughs politely at the idea of peaking at 23). Still, it’s a big, rare piece of structural support aimed at what comes after the anthem — when the bills keep coming but the Team USA stipend and the sponsor spotlight don’t.

You can read more about this new fund here.

US Weekend Results

Galway Downs 2026 Kickoff HT (CA): [Website] [Scores]

Sporting Days Farm February HT II (SC): [Website] [Scores]

Three Lakes Winter I HT at Caudle Ranch (FL): [Scores]

Other Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Carl Hester checks in with some position tips for you:

Go Eventing

Wise perspective from Britain’s Izzy Taylor: