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As a young professional based in State College, Pennsylvania, I recently started my business to focus on training, lessons, and clinics. With national level certifications (HB/B) from the U.S. Pony Club and experience trained with Eventing Olympian and FEI Grand Prix Show Jumper, Doug Payne, as well as Canadian Grand Prix Dressage Rider David Ziegler, Eventing Olympian Mara DePuy, FEI Grand Prix Show Jumper August Torsilieri, and USEF "R” Judge and USDF Gold Medalist Ange Bean, my approach to my work emphasizes a holistic approach to training with a solid foundation in horsemanship.

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Weekend Winners: Stable View, Spokane, Jump Start, Sundance, Tomora, ESDCTA, Old Tavern, Fleur de Leap, & Course Brook Farm

By on Sep 30, 2024 2:30 pm -

We’re thinking of those affected by Hurricane Helene, and will be looking out for opportunities to support communities impacted by the storm. We saw the weather impact a number of events throughout the country, with events like Jump Start opting to run their HT as a CT due to destruction on the cross country course.

Congrats to these Weekend Winners for their safe, successful outings. As always, we’re giving an extra special shout out to the winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award, Gaylen Davis and Mojito RH, who scored a wildly impressive 10.7 in the Pre-Comp CT at Tomora H.T!

Stable View Oktoberfest 2/3/4* & H.T. (SC): [Website][Scoring]

CCI 4*S: Lucienne Bellissimo and Dyri (30.3)
CCI 3*S: Cole Horn and MBF Cooley Permission To Land (34.7)
CCI 2*S: Madison Temkin and Fernhill Bertus (30.5)
Advanced: Emilie Mudd-Guy and Quite Nice 11 (56.2)
Open Intermediate: Tik Maynard and SKM Lux Sonata (38.4)
Open Preliminary A: Madeleine Scott and Crosby’s Gold (38.8)
Open Preliminary B: Kim Severson and Cooley Consort (31.9)
Preliminary Rider: Lauren Hoover and Monbeg Capricorn (33.7)
Modified Rider: Samantha Reinbold and Donald Drake (26.1)
Open Modified: Lauren Lambert and FE Zardet (31.0)
Open Training A: Jennie Jarnstrom-Dennis and RL Horus (24.1)
Open Training B: Lily Barlow and Spiderman (22.4)
Training Rider: Lauren Lindsay and FGF Nothing For Free (31.1)
Novice Rider A: Alexis Sandstrom and Trip Code (30.6)
Novice Rider B: Emmie Binfield and Henry (29.8)
Open Novice A: Kimmy Cecere and Conquistador XC Z (26.9)
Open Novice B: Madison Temkin and Prime Star (30.3)
Beginner Novice Rider: Madeline Brechtel and Fernhill Sinatra (32.8)
Open Beginner Novice: Kate Brown and Summer Rain (30.3)

Spokane Sport Horse 10th Annual Fall H.T. (WA): [Website][Scoring]

 

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CCI 3*S: Paige Dinnie and Crown Royal (42.2)
CCI 2*S: Nicole Aden and Illustrator (34.4)
CCI 1*S: Anni Grandia-Dodson and HSH Cellesto (37.5)
Open Intermediate: Harper Click and Graphite 54 (50.9)
Open Preliminary: Jordan Linstedt and LS Crown Royal (37.4)
Open Modified: Brianna Rasmussen and de la Renta (31.8)
Training 3 Day: Marcy Freeman and Diamond Fusion (47.0)
Junior Training: Alexis Johnson and Encore (30.7)
Training Amateur: Tracey Trewin and Coby R (31.1)
Open Training: Rachel Brickman and Deadwood Sage (27.6)
Novice 3 Day: Nicolette Farenbaugh and Stadium Arcadium (43.9)
Junior Novice: Teagan Ryan and Grey Moon Runner (25.7)
Novice Amateur: Helena Poole and Four Feet of Snow (36.1)
Open Novice: Helena Poole and Four Feet of Snow (29.7)
Beginner Novice 3 Day: Mary Morris and Lilly (28.2)
Junior Beginner Novice: Brenna Fulfs and Francesco (31.9)
Beginner Novice Amateur A: Christine Jones and Graciella GWF (32.1)
Beginner Novice Amateur B: Diane John and Boris (28.8)
Open Beginner Novice: Sandra Donnelly and Black Hole Sun (28.8)
Area VII Open Starter Championships: Virginia Bryant and King of the Bramble (30.1)
Area VII Junior Starter Championships: Brickelle Miller and Merlin (31.5)
Open Starter: Hilary Mourton and Falconwood’s Ice N Easy (28.0)

Jump Start H.T. (KY): [Website][Scoring]

 

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Open Preliminary A: Mia Farley and Nikita (24.5)
Open Preliminary B: Alexa Thompson and Box Gambler (28.3)
Preliminary Championships: Elizabeth Swire and Jag’fly Js (24.8)
Modified Championships: Stephanie Calendrillo and Dispatcher (30.7)
Open Modified: Michael Nolan and Cooley Quickfire (27.8)
Open Training: Holly Russell and Newton AK (32.1)
Training Championships: Corinna Garcia and Schiller Nav (29.3)
Training Horse: Macy Clark and Bailando (28.8)
Training Rider A: Aubrey Whalen and Eden (28.8)
Training Rider B: Emerson Padgett and MSH Giant Jac’Ka (24.2)
Novice Championships: Martha Denver and Indy rebel (24.2)
Novice Horse A: Shannon Miller and Excel Star Can’t Touch This (31.4)
Novice Horse B: Katarzyna Jachymczyk and Sock Monkey (30.1)
Novice Rider A: Madeline Binder and Carrafarm Be Mine (32.8)
Novice Rider B: Marina Cable and Twenty Twice (32.8)
Novice Rider C: Alicia Mallo and Who Goes There? (30.0)
Novice Rider D: Riley Baker and Kyanite (23.1)
Open Novice A: Mia Farley and Leroux (22.3)
Open Novice B: Hannah Reeser and Ltl Ireland Summr Soldier (24.2)
Beginner Novice Championships: Elliot Bizjak and N’Pressive (24.4)
Beginner Novice Horse A: Jamie Allison and Tullyoran Silver Flash (29.9)
Beginner Novice Horse B: Jamie Allison and Playboy’s Brilliance (33.1)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Paige Williams and Terrapin (34.7)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Tracy Gilman and Street Call (30.6)
Beginner Novice Rider C: Katherine Naselsker and Foudroyant de Bellerose (26.6)
Open Beginner Novice: Sydney Borne’ and Tiz Cause (26.9)
Open Starter A: Kiera Delahanty and Silver Wend (23.0)
Open Starter B: Stephanie Calendrillo and Underscore (24.3)
Open Starter C: Brooke Bailey and Little Black Dress (28.7)
Open Starter D: Clara King and Fool’s Gold inPiein (30.3)
Open Starter E: Sophia Knott and Hazelrock Mystic (24.4)
Starter Championships: Hannah Reeser and Little Ireland Illusion (23.7)

 

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Sundance Farm H.T. (WI): [Website][Scoring]

Open Preliminary: Rebecca Gall and Winning Attribute (45.9)
Open Modified: Anna Banks and Primrose BMD (36.2)
Open Training: Brad Hall and Montauk Blue (29.8)
Training Rider: Debbie Knuth and Honky Tonk (41.4)
Novice Rider – Jr: Cora Riley and Marisoll (28.9)
Novice Rider – Sr: Kathryn Elliott and Duke of Wellington (31.2)
Open Novice: Bernard Morauw and VC Questera (26.5)
BNovice Rider – Jr: Lily Boettner and Namibia (22.8)
BNovice Rider – Sr: Lucille O’Brien and LSS Kabanova (25.3)
Open BNovice: Audriana Ellis and CMF Realta (31.8)
Starter Test – Jr: Sienna Scherer and Reiny Day Blues (33.7)
Starter Test – Sr: Dawn Swingen and Beau’s My Daddy (28.3)

Tomora H.T. (CO): [Website][Scoring]

Preliminary CT: Anna Cummings and Prince Eric (34.1)
Modified/Training: Lindsay Wagner and Ardeo Elton (28.6)
Open Training: Shaena Putnam and Zantango (35.6)
Open Novice: Rowan Sisk and Fernhill Muse (34.2)
Novice Amateur: Louise Walker and Get There John (33.0)
Novice Junior: Kingzlee Osborne and I’m All That (29.0)
Open Beginner Novice: Anna Cummings and Fernhill Colano (26.9)
Beginner Novice Amateur: Dana Jones and Three Counties (29.1)
Beginner Novice Junior: Kingzlee Osborne and Fernhill Rodger That (25.9)
Pre-Comp CT: Gaylen Davis and Mojito RH (10.7)
Starter: Madeline Backus and P.S. Sir Balinor (32.3)
Starter Junior: Olivia Reinsvold and Marvelous Millie (38.0)
Starter Rider: Eryn Blakely and Hog’s Hollow (36.3)

ESDCTA New Jersey H.T. (NJ): [Website][Scoring]


Open Intermediate: Michelle Koppin and Calcourt Valley (37.4)
Open Preliminary: Kelley Hutchinson and Cascadella 8 (30.0)
Modified A: Hanna Hansen and Excel Star Montgomery (25.7)
Modified B: Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Afterglow (30.3)
Open Training A: Olivia Dutton and Lincoln’s Address (29.8)
Open Training B: Boyd Martin and Flirt (29.1)
Training Rider: Avery Cascarino and Excel Star Quidam’s Cavalier (29.8)
Novice Rider: Olivia Ford and Silver Ruby (28.9)
Open Novice A: Olivia Dutton and Heartcore NL (26.7)
Open Novice B: Sherry Pound and Gestalt (24.7)
Beginner Novice Rider: Elizabeth Bales and B.E. Balou U (29.4)
Open Beginner Novice: Ryan Wood and Running Wave (27.2)
Starter: Holly Payne Caravella and Rock Illusion (30.3)

Old Tavern H.T. (VA): [Website][Scoring]

Open Preliminary 1: Lindsay Kelley and Fashionable Man (32.4)
Open Preliminary 2: Sophia Middlebrook and Delaroche Glenniston (34.0)
Preliminary Rider: Claire Allen and Crazy Choice (37.3)
Open Modified: Alexandra Wikstrom and Viking Navigator (33.3)
Modified Rider: Corrine Fuller and Northern Quest Lioness (40.0)
Training Rider Senior: Emma Tuit and Call Me Joe (29.4)
Open Training 1: Meghan O’Donoghue and Uvera Z (29.7)
Training Junior: Callie Snow and Botshabelo MVH Z (30.8)
Open Training 2: Sara Kozumplik and FE Melody (26.4)
Open Novice Saturday: Dara Legg and Mr. Brown (31.9)
Novice Horse: Tim Bourke and Tangible Quality (31.7)
Open Novice: Hailey Gahan and Bombay Original (33.1)
Novice Rider Senior 1: Caroline Cooke and Moonlit Troll (34.2)
Novice Rider Senior 2: Andrea Cushing and Gargamellow (32.2)
Novice Rider Junior: Katelyn Good and Tiddlywinks (35.0)
Beginner Novice Rider Senior 1: Jacqueline Lopour and Ardeo Emperor (31.2)
Beginner Novice Rider Senior 2: Jessica Sappenfield and Island Dancer (32.4)
Beginner Novice Horse: Sophia Middlebrook and Just Ducky (31.8)
Open Beginner Novice: Erin Murphy and Hemisphere (31.2)
Beginner Novice Rider Junior: Lillian Weidner and Just Keep Swimming (31.5)
Open Starter: Jocelyn Myers and Mae be Dreaming (39.5)
Starter Rider: Martha Hummer and Win Chimes (56.7)
Pre-Starter: Inna Dzekunova and Beorn (40.7)

Fleur de Leap H.T. (LA): [Website][Scoring]

Training: Ava McWilliams and Going For Gold (37.6)
Novice A: Madyx Guidry and Luxembourg RDF (30.0)
Novice B: Brandy Combs and Shakah Caan (29.2)
Beginner Novice A: Bailey Thibodeaux and This Bud’s Fer Me (30.9)
Beginner Novice B: Anabelle Hebert and Docs Little Brown (31.6)
Introductory: Kaelin Hanks and Sparkling Water (28.8)
Starter: Lori Tucker and Vintage Class (25.7)

Course Brook Farm Fall H.T. (MA): [Website][Scoring]

Modified/Training: Susan Gornall and Super Steve (29.1)
Open Training: Elisabeth Libby and Irish Silk (30.2)
Training Rider Junior: Siri Carr and Foxtrot Treacle (39.8)
Novice Rider Junior A: Megan Cavanaugh and Life on Top (35.8)
Novice Rider Junior B: Sophia Ford and Benefit of the Doubt (34.4)
Novice Rider Senior: Kathryn Wakeman and Boracay Wonder (33.6)
Open Novice: Morgan Princiotta and Oliver Twist (30.8)
Beginner Novice Rider Junior A: Cathlene Clark and A Matter of Splatter (39.1)
Beginner Novice Rider Junior B: Merritt Sheffield and Arden Juliet (30.0)
Beginner Novice Rider Senior A: Erin Palumbo and Indy’s Gold (34.2)
Beginner Novice Rider Senior B: Caitlin Dwyer and Shadow of Night (23.1)
Open Beginner Novice: Nancy Roche and Saphyra (22.5)
Open Starter: Erin Renfroe and Rebel Mountain Clover Crystal (40.7)
Starter Rider Junior A: Molly Grant and Pleased as Punch (34.5)
Starter Rider Junior B: Adele Meunier and Hogan (23.7)

 

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Weekend Winners: Heritage Park, Honey Run, Meadowcreek, Twin Rivers, Unionville, & University of New Hampshire

By on Sep 23, 2024 12:00 pm -

Happy Monday, Eventing Nation! We’re here to kick off the week right with our weekend recap of our Weekend Winners! Enjoy catching up on the action from Heritage Park, Honey Run, Meadowcreek, Twin Rivers, Unionville, and University of New Hampshire.

Congratulations to all on successful outings, with an extra special shout out to the winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award, Nancy Roche and Saphyra, who scored a 20.3 in the Beginner Novice B at the University of New Hampshire!

Heritage Park H.T. (Olathe, KS): [Website][Scores]

Open Preliminary: Christy Niehues and Flight School (63.4)
Open Training: Rayna Williams and Storm Surge (35.0)
Preliminary/Training: Lauren Schiller and Chairman of the Board (58.0)
Novice Junior: Stormy Britt and ABOYNAMEDSUE (35.0)
Open Novice: Kara Claxton and Arya (28.9)
Beginner Novice Junior: Holly Goen and Ildiko T (30.3)
Open Beginner Novice: Renee Senter and Regina (30.3)
Open Starter: Maris DiTolla and Lightning Thief (32.0)
Starter Junior: Addison Hamlett and Just Enough (35.7)

Honey Run H.T. (Ann Arbor, MI): [Website][Scores]

Training: Erika Erlandson and SBT Rynca (45.8)
Novice A: Alyssa Cairo and EWSZ Jalando (29.4)
Novice B: Michelle Weeks and Cup O’ Noodles (37.2)
Beginner Novice A: Deena Zaitounh and See My Tuxedo (23.8)
Beginner Novice B: Julie Wooldridge and FWF Sir Galahad (31.6)
Starter A: Margaret Wooldridge and Kiss the Warrior (24.0)

Meadowcreek Park Fall Social Event H.T. (Kosse, TX): [Website][Scores]

Open Preliminary: Amanda Merritt and Apparition (39.3)
Junior Training Rider: Victoria Smith and Someday Never Comes (34.8)
Open Training: Hannah Corlett and Ernest Fuerst Dance (33.2)
Senior Training Rider: Christy Wood and Con Able RFB (33.1)
Junior Novice Rider: Makenzie Stewart and True Emperor (36.7)
Novice – Championships: Olivia Miller and 50 Shades of Envy (23.3)
Open Novice: Ashlyn Hayworth and Lincoln Park (31.7)
Senior Novice Rider: Sienna Scott and Merry Magdalena (36.2)
Beginner Novice Championships: Shelby Owen and GTB Felix Felicis (26.9)
Beginner Novice Rider: Mckenna Butler and Whittington (34.1)
Open Beginner Novice: Hannah Corlett and Depart (32.8)
Starter A: Harper Rankin and Envision AND Evie Rodakis and Beasley (38.3)
Starter B: Rebecca Speer and Hana (27.0)
Starter Championships: Mary Boster and Pasadena Fling (33.0)

Twin Rivers Fall International (Paso Robles, CA): [Website][Scores]

CCI4*S: James Alliston and Cora (44.8)
CCI3*S: Tamra Smith and Kynan (30.0)
CCI2*S: Gabriella Ringer and Get Wild (28.6)
CCI1*S: Lauren Burnell and Freedom Hill (28.8)
Open Intermediate: Tamra Smith and Mai Baum (30.9)
Open Preliminary: Sophie Tice and Viva La Vida (24.3)
Open Modified: Paige Beauchamp Crandon and Fyfin Ramiro (24.1)
Training Rider: Anna Brostrom and Girl of California (30.7)
Open Training: Tamra Smith and Kareena K (21.0)
Jr Novice Rider: Michaela Smith and Cashmaker (28.3)
Sr Novice Rider: Nicci Guzzetta and Little Richard (23.9)
Novice Amateur: Michlynn Sterling and Crockanboy Dancer (31.7)
Open Novice: Amber Birtcil and Nadeche (29.7)
Jr Beginner Novice Rider: Ella Smith and Bittersweet 2 (29.4)
Sr Beginner Novice Rider: Caroline Sanoner and Fast In Love Z (30.6)
Open Beginner Novice: Lauren Billys Shady and Dicaprio Z (30.0)
Open Starter A: Mia Budelli and Armani (31.8)
Open Starter B: Gina Miles and Lightning (28.3)

Unionville H.T. (Unionville, PA): [Website][Scores]

$40,000 Brooke USA CCI4*S: William Coleman and Diabolo (27.5)
Precise Buildings CCI3*S: Ema Klugman and RF Redfern (28.8)
Back on Track CCI2*S A: Sharon White and Arden Augustus (26.6)
Back on Track CCI2*S U25: Meg Pellegrini and Gorgeous DHI (26.3)
Long Creek Wines CCI1*S A: Lillian Heard Wood and Cooley Maestro (28.9)
Long Creek Wines CCI1*S U25: Kelsey Seidel and Chico’s Man VDF Z (32.4)

University of New Hampshire H.T. (Durham, NH): [Website][Scores]

Modified: Fiona Kling and Kilbracken Blu (35.7)
Training: Erin Renfroe and Aim High (36.2)
Novice A: Ava Sprowl and Riot’s Veronica Mars (22.5)
Novice B: Eleanor McMahon and Tweezer (29.4)
Beginner Novice A: Rachel Greene-Lowell and American Epic (29.3)
Beginner Novice B: Nancy Roche and Saphyra (20.3)
Starter A: Anne Burkhardt and Sequel (27.0)
Starter B: Skyley Hudson and Yankee gentleman (34.7)

BridgeUP GiddyUP Changing the Equestrian World, One Rider at a Time

By on Sep 20, 2024 9:30 am -

Christian and McKrell Baier joined forces at the Southern Blues Equestrian Center in
Collierville, Tennessee after Christian moved to the United States from Europe in 2009, focusing
their efforts on building and establishing a public riding school based in the Swedish system of
equestrian education. In 2013, their vision expanded as they decided to deepen and widen their
client base, by providing an outreach program to the urban Memphis community, Whitehaven.
The Urban Equestrian Program became an expansion of their existing business, where the team
provided summer program opportunities to youth (ages 6-16) enrolled in Whitehaven
Community Center’s municipally funded summer camps. They also sponsored the most avid
summer camp riders, who might not otherwise be able to, to continue training year round with
them.

While Christian and McKrell were passionate about the effort, it was placed on hold in 2018, as
it wasn’t sustainable on its own.

In comes the Helen Gurley Brown Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in New York with
the mission to transform the world by supporting the development of dreams, however big they
may be. The Foundation focuses on Empowering the Future, Women, and Innovation, and
Christian and McKrell connected with them in February 2021, as their visions aligned. The
Southern Blues Equestrian Center became a partner with the Helen Gurley Brown Foundation in
October of 2021, and the BridgeUP GiddyUP programming started with kids learning onsite in
the stable by November 2021 and in the saddle by January 2022.

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“This would be impossible without the foundation,” McKrell recognized.

“BridgeUP GiddyUP aims to provide a personal development, holistic program with horses that
tie it all together,” McKrell explained. “The program is set to develop people into great adults, all while training for sport – there’s balance in all of it.”

Participants receive riding lessons daily, up to five days per week. But the riding and training is balanced with the other part of life that isn’t sport driven – participants are taught the science of horses, stable management, and economics. The program helps develop participants’ resumes, and highlight secondary education choices for young people living in Whitehaven.

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“BridgeUP GiddyUP is open to students in 6th grade through 12th grade,” McKrell outlined.
“Students sign up through Havenview Middle STEAM Optional school. We spend the first 4-6
weeks learning about the history, management, and science of the horse. The program is
intense, providing healthy meals, self-study academic work and weekly physical fitness as well
as riding. We maintain 30 participants with a five day per week program, year-round. The
participants typically self-select as it gets increasingly intense,” McKrell said.

Throughout our conversation, McKrell expressed her appreciation for the work the program allows her to do.

“We are so privileged to be able to do this work, with participants in the urban Memphis
community, and with partners in the community. This work has provided me with the most
development I’ve had in my adult life, with all of the different people with which you interact.”

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In addition to helping the participants in the program, McKrell also sees the kids helping the
sport evolve. “This can change the way the sport is seen,” McKrell stated. “Programs like ours
can disrupt the equestrian ecosystem – not only with a diversity in skin color, but in economics, and through training to a high level on riding school horses… none of those factors affect how well any young person can ride.”

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“Yes, we’re providing access to the sport world, but we’re utilizing our visibility to force the
horse world to change. BridgeUP GiddyUP can become a mainstream standard of education with
the use of our Global Equestrian Curriculum, and be an outline for other equestrian educational
programs to utilize to their own benefit. None of this would be possible without the incredible
support of the HGB Foundation— their massive funding effort is the bedrock which provides
thirty youth from the Whitehaven Community in Memphis year-round, five day per week access
to this $1 million per year program in partnership with our business, Southern Blues Equestrian
Center, and a wonderful mix of community partners— locally, nationally, and internationally—
who help us fill gaps in programming and operations which are outside of our own fields of
expertise or means to achieve,” McKrell stressed.

GiddyUP’s programming has already developed riders to be on the track of continued equestrian
success as amateurs or professionals, from recreational riders to the top of the sport. To ensure success of the program, the Foundation and the Southern Blues Equestrian Center track various key performance indicators. These include providing competition experience, which they have at three local competitions so far, at training level dressage and 0.8m show jumping, tracking success not only by competition results, but through how students are progressing through the internationally recognized Global Equestrian Curriculum Rider Levels in regularly occurring LevelUP testing events. They also track the numbers of new recruits interested to join the program and survey the GiddyUP riders to learn how the program affects their lives outside of the stable. Individual wellness initiatives are tracked by the number of healthy meals served yearly and the number and outcome of physical fitness sessions provided every week. One of their most important missions at GiddyUP is fostering a love of lifelong learning which they track through the utilization of their GiddyUP Library onsite and regular check-ins with the academic tutoring organization, SaddleUP Scholars, who meet virtually with each high school rider once per week.

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Participants have already shown great success in their self reported survey results. 92% of riders report the program is helping them better understand their school work. 83% of riders report GiddyUP has led to improved grades in school. 69% of riders are currently planning on an
equine related career path. Even riders not planning for an equestrian career highlighted that they have benefitted in workforce and personal skills assessment for their career paths of choice.

Looking towards the future, McKrell has some big plans and hopes for what comes next. “In
2025, the program plans to begin producing 3 Global Equestrian licensing events per calendar
year which invite the general equestrian public to participate side by side with GiddyUP riders in achieving internationally recognized standards of riders’ licensure for all levels— from seat
proficiency on the longe line all the way through third level dressage & 1.30m show jumping.
Simultaneously, we’re looking to increase our own riders’ opportunity to measure their skills
against a larger portion of their equestrian peers while also providing our local & national
equestrian ecosystem with the understanding & experience of being assessed for their level of practical skill & theoretical knowledge which are required for excellence as an ethical equestrian at all levels of expertise— from the novice level riding school student, straight through to national level sport qualifications,” McKrell explained.

As the program moves forward with these goals, they’re looking “to raise awareness for the
immediate necessity of ethical equestrian education across the entirety of the global equestrian
ecosystem as well as attract the support of fellow equestrians & the partnership of industry
leaders & strategic partners to help our programming propel the GiddyUP riders to the top of
horse sport. The GiddyUP riders are poised & ready to positively impact the future of horse
sport while carving out space for themselves and others who may follow in their footsteps.”

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McKrell emphasized the importance of the GiddyUP riders to “not only be celebrated for their
dedication and involvement in a sport with so many barriers to entry, but also to be recognized
as industry leaders who have been elevated to the top of sport by their education, ethics, and
dedication to helping pave the way for ethically driven, equitable opportunities for a larger
percentage of the human population to advance through horse sport & help preserve this
opportunity for more of humanity to enjoy.”

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Please check out GiddyUP’s website for more information and follow their Instagram for updates on the program.

Weekend Winners: The Fork, Aspen Farms, The Event at Skyline, Flying Cross, Otter Creek, Marlborough, and GMHA

By on Sep 16, 2024 9:30 am -

We’re here celebrating another round of our Weekend Winners, after another full weekend of Eventing! From North Carolina to Washington to Utah, Wisconsin, and more, we’re giving a shout out to our Eventers for pursuing their goals.

Congrats to all on successful weekends, with a special shout out to the winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award, Lisa Barnes Durham and Lucero, who scored a 21.0 in the Open Starter A division at Flying Cross!

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

CCI 4*S: William Coleman and Off The Record (38.5)
CCI 3*S: William Coleman and Cold Red Rum (28.2)
CCI 2*L: Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Sebastian (29.3)
CCI 2*S: Dan Kreitl and Odyssey (38.7)
CCI 1*S: Anna Rose Hutcheson and F for Fortune (36.4)
Advanced: Boyd Martin and On Cue (23.2)
Open Intermediate: Gabby Dickerson and Top Carrera (35.7)
Open Preliminary: Ashley Adams and Global Halcyon (29.8)
Preliminary Rider: Logan Harris and Omnipotent (29.0)
Modified: Catelyn Harms and LCC King Julian (28.3)
Open Training A: Megan Edwards and Legende De Mies (23.1)
Open Training B: Waylon Roberts and Kronberg (24.3)
Training Rider: Candice Brooks-Williams and MHS Fernhill Finale (30.0)
Novice Rider: Darci Burton and VS Correlli Surprise (26.1)
Open Novice: Ariel Grald and Cheptel Dreamer (25.8)
Beginner Novice Rider: Madeleine Caballero and Diamante Justo (31.6)
Open Beginner Novice: Zoe Crawford and Cooley Chimera (31.3)
YEH 4 Year Old: Margaret Hoover and He’s So Funny (78.850)
YEH 5 Year Old: Tim Bourke and Contendro’s Prinz (86.850)

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

Advanced: Sophie Click and Tarantino 54 (55.1)
Area VII Open Intermediate Championships: Marc Grandia and GHS Calexico (36.6)
Open Intermediate: Alyssa Schaefer and Fuego (63.6)
Area VII Open Preliminary Championships: Chloe Kischuk and Dassett Endeavour
Open Preliminary A: Jordan Linstedt and LS Cowboy Casanova (35.9)
Open Preliminary B: Rebecca Buehler and Patriot (28.6)
Area VII Junior Training Championships: Dakota McGill and NSC Mettaphor (36.6)
Area VII Training Amateur Championships: Reese Blinks and Lowmax (29.8)
Area VII Open Training Championships: Erin Grandia and Riptide Rio (25.0)
Open Training A: Jordan Linstedt and Liberty R (26.1)
Open Training B: Karyn Smith and Supernova (30.2)
Area VII Junior Novice Championships: Flynn Patinkin and Black Cape Hero (29.2)
Area VII Novice Amateur Championships: Kimberly Johnson and Ascendance (25.6)
AREA VII Open Novice Championships: Anna Stein and Our Theodore (27.8)
Open Novice A: Izzabela Price and Chilli Sunday (25.6)
Open Novice B: Kelsey Devoille and Centerfield Pixel Star (27.8)
Area VII Jr. Beginner Novice Championships: Addisyn Parahoniak and ADR’s Fausto (27.8)
***Area VII Beginner Novice Amateur: Gabrielle Hansen and Kealah D (28.1)
***Area VII Open Beginner Novice Championships: Sarah Sullivan and PD Badger (30.9)
Open Beginner Novice A: Stephanie Goodman and Benchmark’s Gone West (31.3)
Open Beginner Novice B: Jordan Linstedt and LS Coca Cola (24.9)

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

Open Preliminary: Rebecca Caulfield and Fernhill Opulence (35.5)
Open Training A: Eileen Galoostian and Victor B Z (30.5)
Open Training B: Eileen Galoostian and Ardeo Lord Lancelot (29.5)
Open Novice A: Cayenne Wilson and Highway Man (31.2)
Open Novice B: Ava Mueller and Icebreaker (36.6)
Jr. Open Beginner Novice A: Heidi Haglin and Ardeo Patch (29.7)
Jr. Open Beginner Novice B: Lilah Ramsey and Starook (29.9)
Sr. Open Beginner Novice: Rosie Smith and SV Sayulita (25.9)
Jr. Open Starter: Ellie Wendell and Pippin (33.3)
Sr. Open Starter: Ingrid George and KF Tomfoolery (31.3)
Pre-Competition: Casey Henderson and Raven
Tadpole: Sylvie Peterson and Lute
Amoeba: Olive Bevilacqua and Elvis

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

Open Modified: Lauren Lambert and FE Zardet (29.0)
Open Training: Hannah Hubsch and Bethel Park (28.3)
Training Rider: Kyra Steinrock and Really All Gold (26.2)
Novice Rider A: Beth Weisberger and Perfect Idea (30.6)
Novice Rider B: Emma Petrick and Hawthornstud Futures Bright (23.9)
Novice Rider C: Sarah Redding and Finley (31.5)
Open Novice: Jessica Gibson and Stormy Clover (21.4)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Leslie van der Wal and Ballinaclough Caruso (27.5)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Maya Hoover and Lyrical (27.2)
Beginner Novice Rider C: Lucy Stopher and Appalachia (25.6)
Open Beginner Novice: Melanie Helms and Edelweiss du theil (27.5)
Open Starter A: Lisa Barnes Durham and Lucero (21.0)
Open Starter B: Jamie Allison and Playboy’s Brilliance (21.7)

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

Open Intermediate: Kristine Burgess and KBS Curious Quality (44.1)
Intermediate/Preliminary: Liz Lund and R’Mani CF (56.1)
Open Preliminary: Rebecca Hunt and Snowflake Lane (36.9)
Open Modified: Jonathan Ketzler and Big Nickel (38.5)
Junior Training Rider: Ava Kaiser and Jake’s Jack Frost (33.1)
Open Training: Brad Hall and Sandro’s Spinne (24.1)
Senior Training Rider: Laura Holen and Bravissimo Brego (27.9)
Junior Novice Rider: Sofie Goodlund and Juniper (25.8)
Open Novice: Eric Dierks and Orion WRF (26.7)
Senior Novice Rider: Lianne Burgess and Marisol (25.8)
Junior Beginner Novice Rider: Hannah Sjostrom and Backstage Drama (24.4)
Open Beginner Novice: Tatum Gray and FourFields Fire Storm (26.6)
Senior Beginner Novice Rider: Kelli Rose Brown and Kona Shot (38.4)
Starter A: Madelyn Reicher and WL Hennessy (28.0)
Starter B: Sofie Goodlund and Aurora Gold (27.0)

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

Open Training: Daniel Clasing and Barbados OS (28.9)
Training Rider: Avery Cascarino and Excel Star Quidam’s Cavalier (25.6)
Novice Rider: Emma Whitaker and HSH Golden Boy (30.6)
Open Novice: Kendal Fansler and Delilah’s Boy (29.7)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Cora Fisher and Victory Avenue (30.3)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Ella Ruth Goodman and Christine (24.1)
Open Beginner Novice: Daniel Clasing and Mr Nibs (33.7)
Elementary: Allison Horwith and Take the Stage (34.0)
Starter Horse: Amelia Schellhaas and Baloo (41.0)
Starter Rider A: Sophia Perry and Corona With Lime (32.3)
Starter Rider B: Penelope Pyle and Blue Cliff (31.3)

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

Open Preliminary: Emily Van Gemeren and Winter Carnival (29.9)
Open Modified: Anna Loschiavo and Bruno (35.8)
Junior Training: Moira Danzig and Tell ‘M Nothin (32.3)
Open Training: Danielle Downing and Caribe PCH (23.6)
Training Rider: Lourie Yelton and Ripleigh (35.4)
Junior Novice: Ellie Moran and Maximus (28.3)
Novice Rider A: Remington Sharp and Double Six Domino “Dobby” (34.6)
Novice Rider B: Mary Bielefeld and Watson’s Delightful (29.7)
Open Novice: Laura Pitassi and Jagermeister (26.7)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Crystal Santos and Dr Pepper (25.3)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Kelly Arsenian and Cooley Muze (30.6)
Junior Beginner Novice A: Liza Cameron and Rikki Tikki Tavi (33.4)
Junior Beginner Novice B: Cora Phelps and Magic Tea (33.1)
Open Beginner Novice: Ann Wicander and Golden Parachute (32.8)

Weekend Winners: Five Points, Flora Lea, & CDCTA

By on Sep 9, 2024 12:30 pm -

We’ve been cheering on (and covering) Eventers at Burghley this past weekend, but Eventers were out competing at Five Points, Flora Lea, and CDCTA as well. We’re here to enjoy a weekend recap to celebrate our Weekend Winners on their successes!

As always, congrats to all this weekend! In addition, we’re giving a special shout out to the winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award, Jill Smith and Undercover Quality who scored a 23.1 in the Open Novice 1 at CDCTA!

Five Points H.T. (NC): [Website][Scoring]

Advanced CT: Andi Lawrence and Cooley Northern Mist (38.4)
Advanced/Intermediate: Janelle Fleming and Fly Me Courageous (39.8)
Intermediate CT: Barbara Crabo and I.M. Over It (32.9)
Intermediate/Preliminary: Madison Temkin and Fernhill Fairytale (32.9)
Intermediate Rider: Elizabeth McGinley and Quality Control (53.1)
Open Intermediate: Alexa Thompson and Clear Candidate (36.9)
Open Preliminary: Benita Strini and Shirsheen Ice (27.4)
Preliminary CT: Ariel Grald and Ted 22 (30.9)
Preliminary Rider: Jillian Newman and Curraghgraigue freeman (24.8)
Modified Rider: Samantha Reinbold and Donald Drake (32.1)
Open Modified: Sara Kozumplik and Cornelius Bo (24.3)
Open Training: Sara Kozumplik and FE Melody (26.4)
Training CT: Ariel Grald and Melypsa (38.5)
Training Rider: Hanna Peck and Ana Navarre (24.8)
Training Rider Junior: Carly Seus and EHF Casiro Royale (29.8)
Novice CT: Jasmine Hobart and Ballyfore Oh Man (33.4)
Novice Rider: Whitney Digney and Dark Angel d’Avalon (23.6)
Novice Rider Junior: Summer Kernodle and Beechcraft (31.1)
Open Novice A: Hayley Norfleet and SRF Rose-Colored Glasses (25.5)
Open Novice B: Gabby Dickerson and Top Love (29.3)
Beginner Novice CT: Carolyn Berridge and Unbeatable Z (24.7)
Beginner Novice Rider: Emma Duval d’Adrian and Kelly’s Ford (32.2)
Beginner Novice Rider Junior: Ava Brooke Bailey and On A Mission (32.2)
Open Beginner Novice: Laura Orlowski and Quite an Affair ETC (23.4)
YEH 4 Year Old: Kate Brown and Summer Rain (82.800)
YEH 5 Year Old: Helen Laffitte Hill and Conscience (83.600)
Starter: Daryl Kinney and Polareis Rose (23.7)
Starter CT: Trish Beckham and Millicent (29.7)
Starter Junior: Wrenn Bailey and All That Jazz (33.7)

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

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YEH 4 Year Old: Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Bali (84.600)
YEH 5 Year Old: Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Afterglow (89.450)

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

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Open Modified: Martin Douzant and Johnny Walker (27.8)
Open Training: Caitlin O’Roark and JustIceTheBeast (37.8)
Open Novice 1: Jill Smith and Undercover Quality (23.1)
Open Novice 2: Hailey Gahan and Centreville Sunset (31.7)
Open Beginner Novice 1: Hailey Gahan and Mill Run Millicent (26.2)
Open Beginner Novice 2: Hannah Taylor and Pandimonium (30.0)
Open Beginner Novice 3: Sophia Tews and Carson Too (29.4)
Starter: Nadia Novik and Dartfield’s One (33.0)
Introductory: Michaela Yowaiski and Tego (29.4)

Weekend Winners: AECs, Equestrians’ Institute, Seneca Valley, & Bucks County

By on Sep 2, 2024 9:30 am -

The USEA American Eventing Championships ran this past weekend in Kentucky, with William Coleman and Diabolo taking the Advanced win, Boyd Martin and Commando 3 in 2nd, and Phillip Dutton and Possante finishing in 3rd. Unfortunately, Liz Halliday suffered a fall with Shanroe Cooley that resulted in a head injury requiring surgery. While updates on her condition remain positive, we are keeping Liz and her team in our thoughts, and are sending well wishes for a speedy recovery.

In addition to the AECs, the Equestrians’ Institute, Seneca Valley, and Bucks County had events running as well. Congrats to all of our Weekend Winners on successful outings! And always, we’re giving an extra special shout out to the winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award, Kady Ellifritz and Gunnie, who added a rail to their dressage score of *8.0* to finish on a wildly impressive 12.0 in the Open Starter B at Equestrians’ Institute!

USEA American Eventing Championships: [Website][Scoring]

$60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final-Ch: William Coleman and Diabolo (36.0)
USEA Open Intermediate-Open-Ch: Alexandra Knowles and P.S. I Love You (28.5)
Bates USEA Preliminary Amateur-Ch: Madeleine Richards and The Turning Point (35.1)
Bates USEA Preliminary Horse-Ch: Chris Talley and Fast Forward (30.6)
Bates USEA Preliminary JR/YR-Ch: Rylie Nelson and Galloway Sunrise (34.8)
Bates USEA Preliminary Rider-Ch: Alayna Newsome and Quality Dynamite (46.8)
USEA Modified Rider-Ch: Kasidy McMartin and Newtown Lewellyn (25.5)
USEA Open Modified-Ch: Boyd Martin and Cadiz 1 (24.3)
ARMA USEA Training Amateur-Ch: Marina Cassou and Cooley Monsoon (28.3)
ARMA USEA Training Horse-Ch: Boyd Martin and Shmick (24.4)
ARMA USEA Training JR-Ch: Tessa Geven and Ameristan (26.6)
ARMA USEA Training Rider-Ch: Avery Cascarino and Excel Star Quidam’s Cavalier (28.7)
USEA Novice Amateur-Ch: Ryan Ballou and Astaire (25.4)
USEA Novice Horse-Ch: Megan Edwards and Legende De Mies (21.8)
USEA Novice JR 15 and Under-Ch: Madison Zgutowicz and My Valentine (27.1)
USEA Novice JR-Ch: Emma Petrick and Hawthornstud Futures Bright (29.2)
USEA Novice Master Amateur-Ch: Jane Musselman and Corleone Tops (25.7)
USEA Novice Rider-Ch: Kerri Long and Blue Suede Shoes (Memphis) (25.7)
USEA Beginner Novice Amateur-Ch: Kylie Stangle and Redfield Mikke (24.3)
USEA Beginner Novice Horse-Ch: Lee Maher and HTF Charming Cooley (28.9)
USEA Beginner Novice JR 14 and Under-Ch: Addy Sheplee and Kinsale (27.3)
USEA Beginner Novice JR-Ch: Jane Dorsey and HSF Milchem MBF (26.6)
USEA Beginner Novice Master Amateur-Ch: Roisin O’Rahilly and Happy Times (26.6)
USEA Beginner Novice Rider-Ch: Kelly O’Brien and B.E. Never Say Never (27.4)
Horse and Country USEA Open Starter-Ch: Laura Kiff and Hunter (23.8)
Horse and Country USEA Starter JR-Ch: Priscilla Pignatelli and Dittos Gold En Fury (22.0)

Equestrians’ Institute H.T.: [Website][Scoring]

Open Intermediate: Sabrina Glaser and Cooley Mr. Murphy (31.0)
Open Preliminary: Todd Trewin and Cooley High Society (18.1)
Junior Training: Ella Miller and McFly (35.2)
Training Amateur: Olivia Martin and Carlton Sweet Lad (30.2)
Open Training: Rachel Brickman and Deadwood Sage (20.6)
Junior Novice: Isabelle Gellner and Crown Indigo (31.4)
Novice Amateur: Serena Mills and Monet (32.8)
Open Novice: Patience O’Neal and VIVA LAS VEGAS (22.2)
Junior Beginner Novice A: Danielle Schoo and Severe Flying (37.1)
Junior Beginner Novice B: Lucy Wright and Nikki (34.4)
Beginner Novice Amateur A: Gabrielle Hansen and Kealah D (32.2)
Beginner Novice Amateur B: Stephanie Oliveria and Johnny’s Sparrow (41.3)
Open Beginner Novice: Kelsey Devoille and Centerfield Pixel Star (22.5)
Junior Starter: Mikayla Thomas and Bare Necessities (29.7)
Open Starter A: Louise Doerrer and Gypsy Soul’s Raphael (36.0)
Open Starter B: Kady Ellifritz and Gunnie (12.0)

Seneca Valley Pony Club H.T.: [Website][Scoring]

Open Intermediate: Tracey Bienemann and Venezuelan River (34.6)
Open Preliminary: Lucia Strini and Excel Cool Quality (26.9)
Preliminary Rider: Courtney Waskiewicz and Where’s My Tail (33.7)
Open Modified 1: Hannah Hawkins and DHI Kickodieza (24.8)
Open Modified 2: Meghan O’Donoghue and Global Eros (27.9)
Training Rider: Emma Wick and Clemens T (27.6)
Training Horse: Ryan Wood and Hicks de Lyse (24.2)
Open Training: Lucia Strini and Keynote Dassett (24.8)
Open Novice: Lillian Heard Wood and Topolino (25.0)
Novice Horse: Michael Pendleton and Heartcore NL (29.2)
Novice Rider: Amina Harouna and Just Be (25.6)
Novice Rider Senior: Katherine Windham and All Aboard (31.5)
Beginner Novice Rider: Dee Tabb and Child’s Play (28.3)
Open Beginner Novice: Hailey Gahan and Bombay Original (22.5)
Beginner Novice Horse: Ryan Wood and Smooth Sailing (27.2)
Beginner Novice Junior: Ella Ruth Goodman and MHF Christine (29.2)
Open Starter: Emily Coates and Blazing Slice of Life (37.0)
Starter Rider: Alissa Hayward and Prosecco (33.7)
Prestarter: Samantha Robson and Myles To Go (32.3)

Bucks County Horse Park H.T.: [Website][Scoring]

Preliminary-Training: Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Sebastian (26.8)
Open Training: Stella Marsh and Where’s Waldo (29.8)
Open Training: Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Afterglow (29.8)
Open Novice 1: Kelley Hutchinson and HSH Berlin (26.7)
Open Novice 2: Jamie Leuenberger and N’chantress (21.9)
Open Beg Novice 1: Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Bali (39.1)
Open Beg Novice 2: Beth Durden and Celebrity (25.0)
Starter-Open: Alex Fontaine and Hez the Juan (34.0)

EN’s Got Talent: Chris Talley & Fast Forward

By on Aug 30, 2024 12:30 pm -

We love to keep an eye on the rising talent in our sport, and EN’s Got Talent is just the place for that! Do you know of a young horse or rider who should be featured in EN’s Got Talent? Tip us by emailing [email protected].

Chris Talley and Fast Forward. Photo by Sally Spickard.

The eventing world knows the name Windfall well. The Trakehner stallion owned by award-winning breeders Tim and Cheryl Holekamp became one of the most prominent eventing stallions, known for his record dressage tests, accurate show jumping rounds, and clean cross country runs at some of the biggest events in the world, including the 2004 Olympic Games. Additionally, Windfall has sired numerous notable eventers, including Tsetserleg, Boyd Martin’s Olympic mount, and Vandiver, Doug Payne’s Tokyo Olympic mount.

Now, Windfall’s legacy of greatness extends to the next generation of eventers, one such being Fast Forward, Chris Talley’s up and coming young horse. Owned by Patricia Luttgen “Rascal”, a 7-year-old gelding (Windfall – First Flight Romance), has made quite an impression in his young career. Starting his eventing career in 2022 with Diego Farje and Boyd Martin, he was produced to Training level before Chris Talley was paired up with the horse.

Chris Talley and Fast Forward. Photo by Sally Spickard.

“I was at [the USEA] Convention last year, and happened to be at a table with Tim Holekamp. We started chatting about horses, and he had a friend, Patricia Luttgen, who was a part owner of Rascal,” Chris stated.

“Rascal had an amazing start to his career with Diego and Boyd, but he was a bit small – only 15.3 as a three-year-old. Although there were high hopes for him, being half brothers to Tsetserleg, there were some questions with his size. He was listed for sale at one point.”

Chris, who’s had experience with small upper level horses, including his 14.3 superstar Tucan Tango and his 5* horse Unmarked Bills, was curious and interested to see what Rascal had in him.

“He’s come on even more than expected!” Chris exclaimed. “He’s great to work with,” Chris said. “He’s trainable at home… just easy. He doesn’t have a bad day. He’s respectful, but likes the attention, and really puffs up at shows. We call him The Little King, which suits him!”

His personality helps him shine with Chris. Although this is just their first season together, Chris and Rascal have finished in at least top five in the majority of their competitions, with six wins under their belt so far. Notably, they finished in fourth it the CCI2*L at VHC Eventing in May.Their impressive year so far has landed Rascal at the top of the USEA Preliminary Horse Leaderboard, and most recently the pair was crowned Preliminary Horse champions at the USEA American Eventing Championships this weekend.

Chris has been excited about how Rascal has been feeling throughout the season. With Rascal going so well, Chris decided to aim for the Area 3 Championships at Bouckaert Farm earlier this summer. “We knew [Bouckaert] was going to be the best of the best in the area, and put him in there just to see how he did. The Championship course would be a bit harder, which was perfect with a planned Intermediate move up soon,” Chris stated.

Chris Talley and Fast Forward. Photo by Sally Spickard.

“He just shined all weekend,” Chris reflected. “He ate up the cross country: this was the first time he was quite confident, taking things so out of stride. Going into show jumping, they did reverse order, which left me quite nervous! I wanted the win for the owner. But when I’m nervous, Rascal grows and shines through with the cockiness he often brings to events,” Chris laughed.

The Area 3 win rocketed Rascal up in the Preliminary standings. The duo continued their exceptional record at the level with their win in the Preliminary at the AECs, and additionally made their first attempt at the Intermediate/Preliminary level at Ocala earlier this month, finishing third after two clear jump efforts.

Chris Talley and Fast Forward. Photo by Sally Spickard.

“We might do an Intermediate or 3*S this fall. But he’s quite careful, and being so little, we don’t want to overface him. I think he’s going to be a world class horse, so I don’t want to rush anything. We’ll let him decide that,” Chris explained.

In addition to Chris and his team being on an exciting trajectory with Rascal, Chris has a few more Windfall babies coming up through his program.

“I have Tsetserleg’s full sister, who’s already 16.2/16.3 hands as a three year old, then I have Rascal’s full brother, owned by Matt and Ashley Boyd. He’s a stallion that we’re planning to present at the end of this year.”

“I’ve never worked with Windfall babies before this year, but they are all such triers – very brave, bold, and confident. Show them a trailer, water… any question once, and they’ll get it the next time. They’re sensitive, and like to have a solid program, but when you can become a team with them, the emotion becomes one. They want to fight for you, and give it their all,” Chris described.

As the year progresses, and we head into future seasons, we’ll be keeping an eye out to see the impressive Windfall legacy develop through horses like Rascal, Tetona, and Falkor. These partnerships are proving to be packed full with talent.

Weekend Winners: Bouckaert, Shepherd Ranch, & Town Hill

By on Aug 26, 2024 9:45 am -

A bit of a quiet weekend for Eventing, but we still enjoyed seeing some action at Bouckaert, Shepherd Ranch, and Town Hill! We’re still waiting for Town Hill results to come in, but take a look at these results and this social recap as we celebrate these Weekend Winners!

We’d also like to give an extra shout out to the winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award, Tamra Smith and Kareena K, who finished on a 17.9 to secure the win in the Open Training at Shepherd Ranch. Congrats!

Bouckaert Equestrian H.T. International (Fairburn, GA) [Website][Scoring]

CCI 4*S: Dana Cooke and FE Quattro (38.8)
CCI 3*S: Devon Brown and Hickstead (32.0)
CCI 2*S: Katie Malensek and Valeska (30.5)
CCI 1*S: Vanessa Stevenson and Virgo (32.8)
Advanced: Matthew Ulmer and Wellview Mister Lux (58.3)
Intermediate CT: Sallie Johnson and Fernhill DiCaprio (40.7)
Open Intermediate: Nilson Moreira Da Silva and Elmo (40.6)
Open Preliminary A: Alexander O’Neal and Fernhill In Motion (32.1)
Open Preliminary B: Alexander O’Neal and BGK ARDEO VALENTINE (26.6)
Preliminary Rider: Sterling Pollard and Ultra T (43.2)
Modified Rider: Elizabeth Vaughn and Kendji du Haut du Roy (31.5)
Open Modified: Karl Slezak and Ardeo On Point (29.3)
Open Training: Lara Roberts and Fernhill Show Biz (21.4)
Training CT: Malin Eriksson and Ardeo Illusion (30.8)
Training Rider: Kate Brown and Coulson (35.9)
Novice CT: Elizabeth Zuelke and Fernhill Simba (37.2)
Novice Rider: Ella Bratti and Fernhill Valentino (34.2)
Open Novice: Alexandra Knowles and Blacklist (24.7)
Beginner Novice CT: Helen Dear and Lirica (40.0)
Beginner Novice: Kamran Fatehdin and Fernhill São Miguel (24.7)
Open Beginner Novice: Julie Richards and Fernhill Next Star (33.8)

Shepherd Ranch Pony Club H.T. II (Santa Ynez, CA) [Website][Scoring]

Intermediate/Preliminary: Sarah Cullum and Rebel’s Lancelot (24.0)
Open Preliminary: Molly Duda and Disco Traveler (31.9)
Preliminary/Training: Camille Batoy and Femme Fatale WE (55.2)
Open Training: Tamra Smith and Kareena K (17.9)
Training Rider: Amy Parker and HSH Redfield Kazou (25.5)
Training/Novice: Elsa Warble and FE Kyoto (33.8)
Novice Rider Provisional Scores: Dede McCoy and Dune DeHeir (27.9)
Open Novice: Meghan Lewis and Rayastrada (30.0)
Novice/Beginner Novice: Katy Vataha and Tango BF (80.9)
Beginner Novice Rider Provisional Scores: Annalise Gudiksen and Western Sky VE (32.2)
Open Beginner Novice Provisional Scores: Lisa Sabo and Summerwood Clover Rua (32.8)
Grasshopper Provisional Scores: Taryn Edwards and Island Time! (23.8)
Open Introductory Provisional Scores: JESSIE KLUBBEN and Simon Says (21.7)
YEH-4 Year-old Provisional Scores: Andrea Baxter and MBF Dig Deep (82.0)
YEH-5 Year-old Provisional Scores: Elsa Warble and FE Kyoto (89.8)

Town Hill Farm H.T. (Lakeville, CT) [Website][Scoring]

Weekend Winners: Applewood, Bromont, Caber Farm, Full Gallop, Genesee Valley, Hunter’s Run, Ocala, Archer, & Waredaca

By on Aug 19, 2024 9:45 am -

What a busy weekend! With nine events running, including CCI divisions at Bromont and Championship courses at Genesee Valley and Archer, we have lots to catch up on.

Congrats to our Weekend Winners on a successful Eventing weekend! And we’re giving an extra special shout out to the winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award, Janet Kenton-Walker and Carmella, who took the win in the Beginner Novice B division at Genesee Valley on a 17.4!

Applewood Farm YEH & Mini Event (Califon, NJ) [Website][Scoring]

YEH 4 Year Old: Anna Jones and Quick Study (77.95)
YEH 5 Year Old: Hayley Frielick and Princess Candy (80.15)
Starter: Monica Pagani and Own It RFB (30.66)
Beginner Novice: Annabelle Carrajat and Snickers (27.18)
Novice: Karin Forrester and Silver Fox (29.72)

Bromont CCI-S Horse Trials (Bromont, Quebec) [Website][Scoring]

 

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CCI 4*S: Colleen Loach and FE Golden Eye (42.4)
CCI 3*S: Waylon Roberts and Fernhill Salt Lake (39.7)
CCI U25 3*S: Jack Curtis and Luska Candy Clover (46.9)
CCI 2*S: Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Enticement (25.6)
CCI U25 2*S: Meg Pellegrini and Gorgeous DHI (33.4)
CCI 1*S: Caroline Pamukcu and Redfield Dexter (29.9)
Open EV 110 NC: Holly Jacks-Smither and Deal or No Deal (37.0)
Open EV 100: Brooke Massie and Jameson (28.3)

 

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Caber Farm H.T. (Onalaska, WA) [Website][Scoring]


Open Intermediate: Devin Robel and Gillou (42.5)
Open Preliminary: Brooke Phillips and JL’s Dartagnan (32.4)
Junior Training: Caterina Ritson and Tiz Franklin (36.2)
Open Training A: Catie Cejka and MRF Nonchalant (31.9)
Open Training B: Lorilee Hanson and Mosaïque (33.3)
Junior Novice: Carson Vogt and Piran SC (33.6)
Open Novice A: Ashleigh Rauen and Rincoola MBF (33.2)
Open Novice B: Amanda Atwood and Annual Update (30.3)
Junior Beginner Novice: Meadow Smith and 2 Legit 2 Quit (30.9)
Open Beginner Novice A: Jennifer Slack and Dark and Stormy (32.2)
Open Beginner Novice B: Patience O’Neal and VIVA LAS VEGAS (27.5)
Open Starter A: Margaux Garrett and Mugzy (38.7)
Open Starter B: Karen Halverson and Ballencrieff’s Joshua 1:9 (33.0)

Full Gallop Farm August HT (Aiken, SC) [Website][Scoring]

Preliminary: Sissy Sugarman and Carmani (46.9)
Training: Lauren Lindsay and FGF Nothing For Free (30.2)
Novice: Laura Astrida Orlowski and Cool Enough (27.5)
Beginner Novice: Maddy Hall and Seize the Day (30.6)
Starter: Maddy Hall and Lady Lute (35.7)

Genesee Valley Riding & Driving Club H.T. (Pending USEF Approval) (Geneseo, NY) [Website][Scoring]

 

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Preliminary Championships: Megan Tardiff and Vindakova (42.3)
Modified: Bailey Hennings and HSH Redfield Red Sox (37.5)
Modified Championships: Jocelyn Hawe and Fiddlehead (134.8)
Training: Charlotte Nagle and Loughnatousa Deno (34.7)
Training Championships: Holly Shine and Good Man Like Me (31.0)
Novice: Carol Kozlowski and Elodon Zodiac (24.8)
Novice – Championships: Jennifer Fitch and Caraways Daireing Romance (22.2)
Beginner Novice A: Ashley Olin and Kristina’s Leo (29.7)
Beginner Novice B: Janet Kenton-Walker and Carmella (17.4)
Beginner Novice – Championships: Amy Rodriguez and Gettin’ Ziggy Wit It (37.5)
Starter A: Jill Paris and Spice Girl (42.3)
Starter B: Evelyn Miller and Pennywise (30.3)
Starter – Championships: Gabriella DeMuth and Watercolors (31.7)

Hunter’s Run H.T. (Metamora, MI) [Website][Scoring]

Open Training: Michael Nolan and Cooley Quickfire (33.1)
Open Novice A: Elliemae Firlan and Lidos Nimble Cat (33.1)
Open Novice B: Martha Denver and Indy rebel (32.9)
Open Beginner Novice A: Jennifer Merrick-Brooks and BALLYMORE’S Celtic Spark (30.3)
Open Beginner Novice B: Deena Zaitounh and See My Tuxedo (29.1)
Starter: Kathleen Neuhoff and JuJu Bug (27.0)

Ocala Summer H.T. II (Ocala, FL) [Website][Scoring]

 

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Advanced/Intermediate: Leslie Law and Lady Chatterley (27.9)
Intermediate Rider: Michelle Mercier and Shirsheen Fun For All (61.5)
Open Intermediate: Andrew McConnon and FVF Top Gun (28.0)
Intermediate/Preliminary: Madeleine Scott and Crosby’s Gold (33.8)
Open Preliminary: Leslie Law and Must Be Cooley (28.1)
Preliminary Horse: Katie Malensek and MRF Qwlkstep (25.9)
Preliminary Rider: Madeline Hartsock and Voltaire De Tre (33.0)
Modified – Open: Leila Saxe and FE Ducatti (26.9)
Modified – Rider: Madeline Hartsock and Westwick Rebel (29.8)
Open Training: Jessica Shull and Seawolf MWF (28.3)
Senior Training Rider: Christina Frost and Grammi Dance (30.2)
Training Horse: Elinor O’Neal and DHI Noteworthy (27.6)
Junior Novice Rider: Emma Redden and Oaks (26.9)
Novice Horse: Kyle Carter and Tradhearg Gold Imperium (25.3)
Open Novice: Michelle Mercier and Lordendro (21.9)
Senior Novice Rider: Liz Kast and Luftmann MWF (27.5)
Beginner Novice Rider: Priscilla Pignatelli and Dittos Gold En Fury (34.7)
Open Beginner Novice: Margaret Stocker and Smilla’s Sense of Snow (25.6)
Young Event Horse – 4 Year Old: Chris Talley and HM Belterra (85.600)
Young Event Horse – 5 Year Old: Lauren Akers and Waverly (83.650)
Starter Junior: Audrey Bennett and Bad to the Bone (29.7)
Starter Open: Morgan Dowling and Countdown at Cape (31.4)

The Event at Archer (Cheyenne, WY) [Website][Scoring]

 

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Open Preliminary: Ashley Horowitz and Monbeg Salt Fever (34.6)
Preliminary – Championship: Travis Atkinson and Calzini (43.5)
Modified – Championship: Rebecca Caulfield and Fernhill Opulence (31.9)
Open Training: Carleigh Fedorka and Strike Two (42.3)
Training – Championship: Erin Contino and Handsome Ransom (30.2)
Novice – Championship: Madison Ritsch and Taylamor Penelope (30.0)
Novice Rider: Anneka Williams and FGF Ole Mole (32.7)
Open Novice: Layna McLain and Walter Bud (28.9)
Beginner Novice – Championship: Melinda Hofmeister and Berklee (27.2)
Open Beginner Novice: Anna Habarth and Expecto Patronum (27.8)
Beginner Novice Junior: Skylar Taix and George Costanza (33.8)
Starter: Andres Rosas and Rapid Romero KV (30.0)
Starter Rider: Kelly Walsh and Mr Fox (32.7)
Starter – Championship: Bricelyn Koldenhoven and Blue Moon (35.0)
Pre-Competition – CT: Brittany Foust and Haven Hills Summer and Smoke (37.3)
Tadpole Senior: Samantha Rock and Dandy (26.3)

Waredaca Farm H.T. (Laytonsville, MD) [Website][Scoring]

 

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Intermediate: Arden Wildasin and Sunday Times (37.9)
Intermediate CT: Ema Klugman and Chiraz (30.2)
Preliminary CT: Carlin Keefe and Point Nemo (34.2)
Open Preliminary: Sharon White and Arden Augustus (37.8)
Open Preliminary Test B: Isabelle Bosley and Conner (39.7)
Modified CT: Emerson Kasley and Global Venture (40.9)
Modified: Daniel Clasing and Beryl (30.4)
Open Training: Kendyl Tracy and Dublin ZR (26.9)
Training Rider: Callie Snow and Botshabelo MVH Z (43.8)
Novice Rider A: Katherine Windham and All Aboard (26.1)
Novice Rider B: Shannon Barrett and Solar Flare (28.3)
Open Novice: Isabelle Bosley and Redfield Rolex (21.8)
Beginner Novice Rider: Paige Williams and Terrapin (30.6)
Open Beginner Novice: Sydney Solomon and Dark Magic C (34.4)
Young Event Horse – 4 Year Old: Morgan McGrain and Compass (81.900)
Young Event Horse – 5 Year Old: Alexandra Sacksen and Diamants Delamere (84.000)
Starter: Lisa Hannan and Lowenbrau (29.7)

 

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Weekend Winners: Fair Hill, GMHA, Masterson, Otter Creek, WindRidge, & Woodside

By on Aug 12, 2024 2:00 pm -

Congrats to our Weekend Winners! From Vermont to Kentucky to California and everywhere in between, Eventers were out in full force! We also saw our Paris Olympic Team out representing, with Boyd Martin and Caroline Pamukcu competing at Fair Hill, and Liz Halliday out at WindRidge. We also spied Erin Kanara’s old 5* partner Paddy the Caddy campaigning in Fair Hill’s Beginner Novice Rider A division with Sara Baron.

Well done to all with a special shout out to the winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award, Riley Young and Paloma Paz, who left an impression with their 14.7 in the Junior Starter A division at Woodside.

Fair Hill International Recognized H.T. (Elkton, MD) [Website][Scoring]

Open Intermediate A: Braden Speck and BSF Liam (31.4)
Open Intermediate B: Shannon Lilley and Eindhoven Garette (37.1)
Open Preliminary A: Isabelle Bosley and Conner (23.3)
Open Preliminary B: Boyd Martin and Nugget (26.9)
Preliminary Rider: Chloe Paddack and Hawthornstud Fortunate Love (28.9)
Modified Rider: Heidi Siegmund and Ashwood HJ Leandro (31.2)
Open Modified: Lillian Heard Wood and Cooley Maestro (25.1)
Open Training A: Mia Farley and Pina Colada 28 (24.5)
Open Training B: Boyd Martin and Shmick (21.1)
Training Rider A: Marina Cassou and Cooley Monsoon (23.3)
Training Rider B: Avery Cascarino and Excel Star Quidam’s Cavalier (25.7)
Novice Rider A: Kendal Fansler and Curioso (31.2)
Novice Rider B: Kendal Fansler and Delilah’s Boy (26.9)
Open Novice A: Ryan Wood and Hicks de Lyse (23.3)
Open Novice B: Alexander Conrad and Jive (18.3)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Sara Baron and Paddy the Caddy (27.2)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Michelle DeLeon and Silk Market (28.9)
Open Beginner Novice A: Lillian Heard Wood and Topolino (24.1)
Open Beginner Novice B: Nicole Ligon and Mocha (36.8)

GMHA Festival of Eventing August H.T. (South Woodstock, VT) [Website][Scoring]

CCI 3*S: Erin Risso and Sportsfield Enquiry (40.9)
CCI 2*S: Fylicia Barr and Quantum Cooley (29.9)
Open Intermediate: Audrey Littlefield and Mr. Pumpkin (52.9)
Open Preliminary: Emily Van Gemeren and Winter Carnival (39.2)
Preliminary Rider: Megan Tardiff and Vindakova (39.2)
Modified Rider: Sasha Said and I DunNo (38.9)
Open Modified: Linden Wiesman and Discreto (35.2)
Junior Training: Moira Danzig and Tell ‘M Nothin (33.0)
Open Training: Danielle Downing and Caribe PCH (31.9)
Training Rider: Sandra Holden and Evil Munchkin (27.4)
Junior Novice: Ava Sprowl and Riot’s Veronica Mars (28.9)
Novice Rider A: Katie Garr and Boston Jack (31.1)
Novice Rider B: Anneka Paelinck and Maleficent (31.4)
Open Novice: Marcia Kulak and Pantheon (27.2)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Helena Kopczynski and Bantry Bay’s Roper (28.4)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Andrea Flannery and SYP Rising Flaire (27.8)
Junior Beginner Novice: Carissa Littlefield and Rule Breaking (31.6)
Open Beginner Novice: Tracy Hewlett and Gallo’s Heavenly Gold Foil (33.4)

Masterson Equestrian Trust YEH/NEH Qualifier (Lexington, KY) [Website][Scoring]

NEH-New Event Horse-Open Provisional Scores: Maria Moraniec and She Is (74.6)
YEH-4 Year Old Provisional Scores: Kate Sand and SE SMALL BATCH (76.7)
YEH-5 Year-old-Open Provisional Scores: Olivia Iskra and Cooley SilverSpark (80.9)

Otter Creek Summer H.T. (Wheeler, WI) [Website][Scoring]

Open Intermediate: Ali Kuhn and Little Hail (29.1)
Intermediate/Prelim: Rebecca Gall and Winning Attribute (69.9)
Open Preliminary: Kristina Koehler and Opus 54 (150.0)
Open Modified: Cathrine Wunderlich and Concatulations (33.3)
Junior Training Rider: Ava Linder and Midnight Flight (40.8)
Open Training: Brad Hall and Montauk Blue (27.9)
Senior Training Rider: Morgan Risseeuw and Havana Skye (30.8)
Junior Novice Rider: Riley Mueller and Gemily (30.7)
Open Novice: Brad Hall and CMF Royal Diamond (28.6)
Senior Novice Rider A: Ava Friese and Rossmores Invincible Spirit (31.9)
Senior Novice Rider B: Brynna Gang and Wise Guy (25.3)
Junior Beginner Novice Rider A: Lily Boettner and Namibia (35.6)
Junior Beginner Novice Rider B: Elliemae Grace Firlan and Lido’s Nimble Cat and Kaitlyn Calhoun and High Fashion (32.8)
Open Beginner Novice: Meaghan Marinovich-Burdick and Old number 7 (21.6)
Senior Beginner Novice Rider: Jessica Cooper and Free at Lass (34.1)
Starter A: Cora Fletcher and Fairhaven’s Phoenix (35.8)
Starter B: Michele McCarty Woods and Autograph (30.3)

WindRidge Farm Summer H.T. (Mooresboro, NC) [Website][Scoring]

Intermediate: Lucienne Bellissimo and Qatar M (52.4)
Intermediate/Preliminary: Will Faudree and Reloaded (41.1)
Preliminary 1: Lucienne Bellissimo and Damorkus (36.1)
Preliminary 2: Maggie Hitron and Mawhinney (43.1)
Preliminary/Training: Lisa Borgia and Silmarillion (26.7)
Training 1: Jax Maxian and Excel Star High Hopes (27.8)
Training 2: Elisabeth Halliday and Cooley Kaboom (20.7)
Novice 1: Elisabeth Halliday and Lamorlaye (23.6)
Novice 2: Susan Faulkner and HelloHello (21.4)
Novice 3: Jordan Crabo and Cooley Catalyst (25.3)
Beginner Novice 1: Heather Sinclair and About Time Too (31.2)
Beginner Novice 2: Brooke Babcock and Lenny (27.2)
Beginner Novice 3: Jillian Newman and Sunhill Rover (33.1)
Beginner Novice CT: Faith Waelz and Bob’s Lemonhead (37.8)
Introductory: Eliza Merritt and Bean (27.5)
Intro CT: Penelope Maddalone and Pearl O Prado (54.8)
Starter 1: Erika Davis and Galahad SZ (22.7)
Starter 2: Alexandra Mottershead and Bentley (27.7)
Grasshopper: Cayla Bourne and Perfect Gentleman (28.0)
Starter CT: Sandra Regina Bailey and Jacey’s Humble Boy (33.3)

Woodside Summer H.T (Woodside, CA) [Website][Scoring]

Open Intermediate: Tamra Smith and Lillet 3 (30.8)
Open Preliminary: Elsa Warble and FE Unlimited (30.5)
Open Modified: Paige Beauchamp Crandon and Fyfin Ramiro (29.1)
Junior Training Rider: Isabella Rega and Blurred Lines (31.0)
Senior Training Rider: Lauren Henry and Carel Cruiser (31.8)
Open Training: Helen Alliston and Fary Prince (27.6)
Junior Novice Rider: Ava Eschelman and Rochambeau (30.0)
Senior Novice Rider: Ashley McCaughan and Diassini (30.0)
Novice Amateur: Jeanne Carley and Shannondale Fionn (30.6)
Open Novice: Tamra Smith and Kareena K (15.8)
Junior Beginner Novice Rider: Michaela Smith and Cashmaker (19.4)
Senior Beginner Novice Rider A: Audrey Miller and Armi (28.4)
Senior Beginner Novice Rider B: Lisa Sires and SF Dayton (23.8)
Open Beginner Novice: Tanisha Naidoo and Iron Man S Lady VH Beeckhof Z (25.9)
Junior Starter A: Riley Young and Paloma Paz (14.7)
Junior Starter B: Savvy Clayton and Devon Ridge Artemas (19.3)
Senior Starter: Julie Brookman and Deacon (31.7)

Weekend Winners: Caber Farm, Bayou Gulch, Catalpa Corner, Cobblestone Farms, Hoosier Horse Trials, Huntington Farm, Olney Farm, & River Glen

By on Aug 5, 2024 10:00 am -

A big weekend for Eventing! Not only did we see eight recognized Horse Trials running this weekend, and a cross country course designed by Derek DiGrazia at Caber Farm, we also saw Bayou Gulch HT bringing Eventing back to the Colorado Horse Park.

We had seen Bayou Gulch on the calendar earlier this year, and spoke with event organizer Heather McWilliams about their efforts, and the community surrounding the event back in March, so it was exciting to see the efforts come together this past weekend! Congrats to the entire team and Colorado Eventing community for making it possible!

We’re extending a big congrats to our Weekend Winners, with a special shout out to the winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award, Michael Nolan and Rock Acapella, who won the Novice Open A at Cobblestone Farms on a 21.4.

Area VII Young Rider Benefit H.T. at Caber Farm (Onalaska, WA) [Website][Scoring]

Open Modified: Rebecca Buehler and WT Isobele (34.9)
Junior Training: Alexis Johnson and Encore (33.3)
Training Amateur: Macaulay Dukes and SRF Western Territory (33.3)
Open Training: Patience O’Neal and Barney Come Home (33.1)
Junior Novice: Flynn Patinkin and Black Cape Hero (32.8)
Novice Amateur: Jamie Clark and Hooligan (25.0)
Open Novice: Anna Collier and MFS Flywire (30.8)
Junior Beginner Novice: Violet Lorenzen and Cosmo (28.1)
Beginner Novice Amateur A: Meredith Hill and Navigator (29.1)
Beginner Novice Amateur B: Katherine Schaefer and Rocky Monster (30.3)
Open Beginner Novice: Patience O’Neal and VIVA LAS VEGAS (28.8)
Open Starter A: Aurora LeTellier and Berkeley (34.0)
Open Starter B: Virginia Bryant and King of the Bramble (33.5)

Bayou Gulch H.T. (Parker, CO) [Website][Scoring]

Open Modified: Rebecca Caulfield and Fernhill Opulence (35.0)
Open Training: Emma Sletten and Indigo (28.5)
Junior Novice Rider: Catalina Powell and Frosty’s Choice (33.9)
Novice Rider: Anastasia Keyser and Heros Quest (26.4)
Open Novice: Darlene McInnes and Jimmy Wofford (30.6)
Beginner Novice Rider: Aimee Walters and Incredable Image (33.4)
Junior Beginner Novice Rider A: Celia Baumgartner and Ardeo Wicklow Mountain (29.0)
Junior Beginner Novice Rider B: Olivia Brayman and Oakdale (30.6)
Open Beginner Novice: Anna Marek and Deanfield Ice Queen (30.6)
Open Starter A: Hayley Griffith and JP Peppy Gay Wilson (24.0)
Open Starter B: Nicole Ackerman and ITT Gift Of Gold (28.0)
Starter Rider: Addy Dunlap and Ashes West (29.7)

Catalpa Corner Charity Horse Trials (Iowa City, IA) [Website][Scoring]

Open Preliminary: Camryn Holcomb and Quite Breit (39.0)
Junior Training: Ava Kaiser and Jake’s Jack Frost (74.0)
Senior Training: Anna Sornberger and Mr. Shenanigans (31.9)
Junior Novice: Tamaroa Bruce and Awesome Ekati (38.1)
Senior Novice: Chelsea Kang and Bowknot Billy (28.6)
Junior Beginner Novice: Holly Goen and Ildiko T (28.1)
Senior Beginner Novice A: Renee Senter and Regina (27.7)
Senior Beginner Novice B: Mallory Huggins and Overeasy (29.3)
Junior Starter: Lily Boettner and Namibia (30.8)
Senior Starter: Paula Matuszak and Teance (31.2)

Cobblestone Farms H.T. II (Dexter, MI) [Website][Scoring]

Intermediate/Preliminary-Open: Alexa Thompson and Parlez Clear (35.7)
Preliminary-Open: Isabella Novak and Dreamliner (36.6)
Modified-Open: Maxine Preston and Cooley Contendor (27.4)
Training Rider A: April Hays and Anteros HSH (32.8)
Training Rider B: Katie Schutte and Rigden (29.1)
Training-Open: Holly Russell and Cooley Seeking Fortune (26.4)
Novice Open A: Michael Nolan and Rock Acapella (21.4)
Novice Open B: Kate Sand and SE SMALL BATCH (26.7)
Novice Rider A: Kendall Westgate and Bright Prince (25.6)
Novice Rider B: Alyssa Cairo and EWSZ Jalando (25.8)
Novice Rider Jr: Anabelle Iverson and Delgado (25.6)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Nicole Taylor and Indigo (27.5)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Taylor Reis-Crihfield and Strong Royalty (25.3)
Beginner Novice Rider Jr: Keira Dawes and Good Humor (28.8)
Beginner Novice-Open: Kara Andrew and Bridge View (24.4)
Starter Rider: Ava Hobbs and Ricky Ricardo (28.7)
Starter-Open: Alison Haneberg and Rockwood Lunar Eclipse (30.0)

Hoosier Horse Trials (Edinburgh, IN) [Website][Scoring]

Open Preliminary A: Alexandra Baugh and Hubert Des 3 Arbres (24.3)
Open Preliminary B: Dan Kreitl and Odyssey (35.0)
Open Modified: Madyson Hsue and Iso Cambria (32.6)
Open Training A: Eleanor Winter and Figlio (26.2)
Open Training B: Megan Edwards and Legende De Mies (25.9)
Open Novice A: Emery Reagan and Allure (27.8)
Open Novice B: Callia Englund and Fernhill Celtic Flight (26.4)
Open Novice C: Mia Farley and Leroux (31.2)
Open Novice D: Kate Schmitz and Undaunted Rags (27.5)
Open Beginner Novice A: Amy Nelson and Hummingbird’s Paradox (30.0)
Open Beginner Novice B: Jessica Boesch and Top Secret (26.6)
Open Beginner Novice C: Charlotte Welsh and Caruso (34.7)
Open Beginner Novice D: Melanie Helms and Edelweiss du theil (23.4)
Open Starter A: Lindsey Shepard and Requesting a Fly By (23.1)
Open Starter B: Megan Edwards and Take A Bow (26.7)
Open Starter C: Katherine Naselsker and Foudroyant de Bellerose (24.0)
Tadpole: Joshlyn Hernandez and Cookie (37.8)

Huntington Farm H.T. (South Strafford, VT) [Website][Scoring]

Open Training: Julia Hulett and Ardeo Krafty Warren (31.0)
Junior Novice: Ellie Moran and Maximus (31.4)
Open Novice A: Blythe Darby and BS Monaco (26.7)
Open Novice B: Laura Pitassi and Jagermeister (27.8)
Junior Beginner Novice: Isla Wise and Willie Nelson (44.0)
Open Beginner Novice: Annabelle Sprague and Tullogher Vidimus (28.2)

Olney Farm Horse Trials (Joppa, MD) [Website][Scoring]

Modified: Colleen Rutledge and Roulette (39.0)
Open Training: Cynthia (aka Cindy) Buchanan and stroll to the beat (35.0)
Novice Rider: Carla Lindsay and Take Note (26.1)
Open Novice: Daniel Clasing and Homer (25.9)
Beginner Novice Horse: Savannah Fulton and Mr.O Brien (22.8)
Beginner Novice Rider: Sarah Laird and Captain Morgan (29.4)
Intro CT: Monica Fiss and Noona (41.6)
Open Intro: Ashley Norris and Cinco (36.4)
Open Starter 1: Jazz Napravnik and Iron Pearls (28.0)
Open Starter 2: Gina Franz and FMF Sullivan (24.4)

River Glen Summer H.T. (New Market, TN) [Website][Scoring]

Open Intermediate: Matthew Ulmer and Wellview Mister Lux (49.2)
Intermediate-Preliminary: Lauren Lambert and Biscotti (52.3)
Open Preliminary: Elisa Wallace and Tullymurry FIFI (30.2)
Open Modified: Claire Maloney and Phoenyx (39.2)
Open Training: Ashley Greene and Lavei (25.3)
Training Rider: Katherine Farmer and Incredibulldelay (36.4)
Training Novice: Tawn Edwards and Delta Z (68.3)
Jr Novice Rider: Madison Zgutowicz and My Valentine (22.2)
Open Novice: Yeardley Pendleton and HTF Charming Cooley (26.7)
Sr Novice Rider: Alison Damick and Beyond Infinity (42.6)
Jr BNovice Rider: Catherine Wells and Secret Agent Man (36.6)
Open BNovice: Elle Den Haring and Stella (23.8)
Sr BNovice Rider: Alexandra Lefholz and Chili Pepper (30.9)
Open Starter Sec A: Shana Boteler and TRF Elphaba (34.0)
Open Starter Sec B: Breah Crocker and Unlikely Hero (42.0)

Weekend Winners: Millbrook & Hunt Club

By on Jul 30, 2024 12:00 pm -

We took an early look into the Millbrook entries last week, and dove into opportunities to participate and experience the event – from volunteering to shopping to spectating and more, this staple summer event gives all types of Eventing fans the chance to enjoy a weekend!

In addition to Millbrook, we saw an impressive list and many familiar names out at Hunt Club, where unrecognized divisions were offered in addition to the recognized Starter-Preliminary.

Congrats to all on successful weekends! As always, we’re giving an extra special shout out to the winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award: Cassie Sanger and Never Enough, who won the Open Training on a 23.3 at Millbrook!

Millbrook H.T. (Millbrook NY) [Website][Scoring]

 

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Advanced: Meghan O’Donoghue and Palm Crescent (35.3)
Open Intermediate A: Ariel Grald and Adagio’s Nobility (38.5)
Open Intermediate B: Katie Lichten and Fast Company (36.4)
Junior Young Open Preliminary: Eliza Quigley and Carlsburg (29.3)
Open Preliminary A: Ariel Grald and Obalix (29.3)
Open Preliminary B: Tim Bourke and Electric Quality (28.2)
Preliminary Rider: Savannah Kilpatrick and Fernhill Melody (33.8)
Junior Training: Emerson Padgett and MSH Giant Jac’Ka (37.8)
Open Training: Cassie Sanger and Never Enough (23.3)
Training Rider: Jaelyn Comer and Uvera Z (25.7)
Junior Novice: Ainsley Hewitt and Fernhill Stateside (33.1)
Novice Rider A: Amanda Margolin Ko and Luminous CPF (30.6)
Novice Rider B: Hannah Lowin and Dubliner (28.1)
Open Novice A: Marcia Kulak and Pantheon (27.2)
Open Novice B: Megan Correia-Bittner and Millionn (24.2)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Miriam Evans and Zuko (26.3)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Olivia Avila and Feighbel (25.9)
Beginner Novice Rider C: Jacqueline Thorne and The Fonz, Himself (30.9)
Open Beginner Novice: Kylie Stangle and Redfield Mikke (25.0)

 

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Hunt Club Farms H.T. (Berryville, VA) [Website][Scoring]

 

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Open Preliminary: Lauren Nicholson and Landmark’s Jungle’s Gold (39.2)
Preliminary Rider: Catherine Purcell and Mystic Hazzard (35.5)
Modified: Sharon White and Namara CFF (33.3)
Open Training: Rebecca Barber Tyler and Kilmanahan Vivendi Star (30.8)
Training Rider A: Ainsley Colgan and Jackson Maine (35.0)
Training Rider B: Tracy Strobel and Quality Stock (33.7)
Novice Rider A: Alyson Roy and Fire for Effect (33.3)
Novice Rider B: Lauren Record and Fairlight Mickey Finn (31.9)
Open Novice: Linden Wiesman and Crescenda (28.1)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Sally McFarlane and Drunk in Manhattan (27.4)
Beginner Novice Rider JR: Maya Kozauer and Herald (26.6)
Open Beginner Novice A: Lea Adams-Blackmore and Klassy Colour (24.4)
Open Beginner Novice B: Abby Dove and Malibu Mayhem (31.2)
Young Event Horse 4 Year Old: Maya Clarkson and Redfield Pixar RFB (75.450)
Young Event Horse 5 Year Old: Caitlin O’Roark and JustIceTheBeast (80.600)
Starter A: Laura Kiff and Hunter (26.7)
Starter B: Jazz Napravnik and Full Ahead (31.3)
Unrecognized Intro: Kelly Noland and Mor Than Tough (35.3)

 

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How to Experience Millbrook Horse Trials

By on Jul 24, 2024 12:30 pm -

Of course, we’ve kept an eye abroad as we get ready to tune into the Paris Olympics starting up over the next few days. But, we can’t miss all of the excitement happening right here in the U.S., with the wildly beautiful event running at Millbrook Thursday, July 25th – Sunday, July 28th.

2023 Advanced winners at Millbrook Horse Trials, Sharon White riding Claus 63. Photo by Amber Heintzberger.

With a variety of competitors, from the local eventer starting out to seasoned Olympic riders, there are plenty of horse and rider combos to cheer on, as well as activities at the facility that make it a great trip for the family.

Plan your visit

In addition of the excitement with competition ranging from Beginner Novice through Advanced, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the horse trial.

WEDNESDAY PREFIX DINNER FOR RIDERS: Wednesday, July 24 • 3:00 – 8:00 pm

2024 PURINA & TRIPLE CROWN PARTY FOR COMPETITORS & VOLUNTEERS: Saturday, July 27 • 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Pick up your free tickets to the party when you pick up your package at the secretary’s office.

Explore the trade fair.

Enjoy food trucks.

Shop boutiques in the Weekend Market.

Bring the family for petting zoos and activities!

Schedule of events

Tim Bourke and Buck Davidson enjoy a victory lap at Millbrook. Photo by Abby Powell.

To follow along and watch your favorite riders, you can find the timing of divisions here:

Dressage

Cross Country

Show Jumping

The entire schedule of events can be found online here.

Want to attend in person?

There are a few hospitality packages left, as well as tailgating options for cross country day. Additionally, there are volunteer opportunities for those who want to be part of the event.

Entry Preview

It’s set to be a busy weekend with nearly 400 competitors slotted to compete, with 40 riders in the Advanced division.

Looking at the entry list, it’s bound to be an exciting weekend, with some serious talent making the trek up north.

Ema Klugman and Bronte Beach. Photo by Abby Powell.

Ema Klugman is scheduled to be one busy rider, with four competing in the Advanced. She’ll be bringing Bronte Beach Z, Chiraz, RF Redfern, and Slieve Callan Alpha to Millbrook. Bronte Beach Z has competed through the 5* level with Ema, and has an impressive cross country record behind her name. RF Redfern, Chiraz, and Slieve Callan Alpha also have plenty of experience under Ema, each competing through the 4* level.

Evie, Olivia and Phillip Dutton with Santa at Millbrook. Photo by Jenni Autry.

We’ll also see two Duttons out and about, with Phillip competing with Denim and Possante, and Olivia with Sea of Clouds. We saw Olivia and Sea of Clouds out at Bromont in the 4*L most recently, and Phillip out earlier this month in the 3* at Maryland with both Possante and Denim, who finished 2nd and 4th respectively.

Another young rider we’ll see in the lineup is Cassie Sanger with Redfield Fyre. Despite her young age, Cassie has had ample experience at the upper levels, and was a team member for the U.S. in the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Poland CCIO4*-NC-S in Strzegom in 2023.

Another FEI Eventing Nations Cup Strzegom team member, Andrew McConnon, will be in Millbrook this weekend with Ferrie’s Cello and Wakita 54.

Other pairs to watch include Ariel Grald and Isla de Coco, Will Faudree and Mama’s Magic Way, Allison Springer and No May Moon, and Meghan O’Donoghue and Palm Crescent. Additionally, Rachel Lawson will be bringing High Tide to the division, a duo that spends plenty of time training and schooling bridleless.

Posted by Rachel Dunning on Thursday, June 6, 2024

You can see all entries for the event here.

Enjoy a preview from videographer Marion de Vogel!

Millbrook Horse Trials: [Website] [Entries] [Competitor Information] [Spectator Information] [Volunteer]

Weekend Winners: Applewood Farm, Course Brook, Full Gallop, New Jersey, Silverwood, & Rebecca Farm

By on Jul 22, 2024 12:30 pm -

We’ve kept an eye on the 4* running at Rebecca Farm this weekend, but there was plenty of other Eventing action happening around the country. From New Jersey to Massachusetts to South Carolina and Wisconsin, there’s plenty to catch up from this week.

Congrats to all on a successful weekend! As always, we’re highlighting and giving an extra special shout out to the winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award: Avery Jones and Can Be Sweet, who scored a fantastic 19.4 in the Jr. Open Novice A at Rebecca Farm.

Applewood Farm YEH & Mini Event (Califon, NJ) [Website][Scores]

Starter: Janina Parmelee and Redfield Mikke (24.00)
Beginner Novice: Jennifer Verrasio and Prince (30.62)

Course Brook Farm Summer H.T. (Sherborn, MA) [Website][Scores]

Open Preliminary: Paige Vezina and Gone Black (39.3)
Modified/Training: Jocelyn Hawe and Fiddlehead (35.5)
Training Rider: Lourie Yelton and Ripleigh (30.8)
Open Training: Corrinne Lauze and Anam Cara (36.3)
Novice Rider JR: Megan Cavanaugh and Life on Top (37.2)
Novice Rider SR: Laura Pitassi and Jagermeister (31.1)
Open Novice: Megan Correia-Bittner and Millionn (30.8)
Beginner Novice Rider JR: Olivia Avila and Feighbel (29.1)
Beginner Novice Rider SR: Nancy Roche and Saphyra (25.0)
Open Beginner Novice: Paige Beliveau and Pi Mensae (30.9)
Open Starter: Michelle Levanitis and Magnum Forty (31.3)
Starter Rider JR: Claire Fitzgibbons and Let It Go (31.7)
Starter Rider SR: Angela Cunard and Lodi (29.3)

Full Gallop Farm July H.T. (Aiken, SC) [Website][Scores]

Starter: Jessica Schultz and Mac N Cheese (28.3)
Beginner Novice A: Brie Seltser and Saint Emilion ASH (24.7)
Beginner Novice B: Pace Deppa and Toby The Coal Man (29.4)
Novice: Shannon Jenkins and The Diesel Boy (26.7)
Training/Novice: Andre Amato and Agent 86 (34.5)
Training: Lily Barlow and Spiderman (23.6)
Preliminary/Training: Harrison Chang and JVK Fionn MacCumhaill (32.4)
Preliminary: Kate Bell and FE Velvet Black (33.6)

Horse Park of New Jersey Horse Trials II (Allentown, NJ) [Website][Scores]

Open Intermediate: Arielle Aharoni and Cooley Baltic Sea (36.9)
Open Preliminary A: Kirsten Schuitema and One Sly Fox (36.0)
Open Preliminary B: Dominic Schramm and Adomo’s Fuwina (23.0)
Open Modified A: Julie Pifer and Magnific C’Imagination (32.8)
Open Modified B: Cassie Plumb and Excel Star Eye Candy (30.2)
Open Training: Shannon Lilley and Sister Act.com (31.9)
Training Rider: Reese Dellangelo and Carlson 119 (26.1)
Novice Rider A: Katie Novotny and Jaguar Rosette WG (31.1)
Novice Rider B: Alicia Jonsdottir and Papa Pablo (31.5)
Open Novice A: Holly Payne Caravella and HSH Untouchable (28.3)
Open Novice B: Ryan Wood and Hicks de Lyse (30.8)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Jennifer Verrusio and Prince Charming (25.0)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Liana Theroux and Our Golden Chance (26.1)
Open Beginner Novice: Lillian Heard Wood and Topolino (26.3)
Starter: Karli Pinkowsky and Juneaux (24.7)

Silverwood Farm Summer H.T. (Trevor, WI) [Website][Scores]

Open Training: Ruth Flanagan and Kingston Town (33.4)
Preliminary/Training: Brad Hall and Montauk Blue (32.9)
Novice – Amateur: Erica Templeton and Bentley and I (47.7)
Novice – Junior: Marissa kirchhoff and Crimson Luck (32.6)
Open Novice: Bernard Morauw and VC QUESTERA (25.1)
Beginner Novice – Amateur: Brynna Gang and Wise Guy (26.2)
Beginner Novice – Junior: Emma Bialko and Fullerton (27.7)
Open Beginner Novice: Marcia Rigg and Celtic Gem (28.5)
Pre-Starter: Nora Peterson and Aspen (38.2)
Starter: Jackie Corso and FGF Smooth Music (31.3)

The Event at Rebecca Farm (Kalispell, MT) [Website][Scores]

CCI4*-Long: Jennifer Brannigan and Pascal (37.8)
CCI3*-Long: Megan McIver and Elle (33.0)
CCI2*-Long: Stephanie Goodman and Elwenda DP (26.7)
CCI4*-Short: Alexa E. Thompson and Just To Be Clear (58.3)
CCI3*-Short: Tamra Smith and Sumas Tina Turner (27.9)
Open Intermediate: Hailey Blackburn and Baral Villester (41.5)
Open Preliminary A: Grace Brownrigg and Dhaulagiri (29.8)
Open Preliminary B: Tamra Smith and Lillet 3 (29.8)
Open Modified A: Kaylawna Smith-Cook and Moscato-Versent SA (28.1)
Open Modified B: Chloe Racle and Fine Dutch Chocolate (31.9)
Jr. Open Training: Caterina Ritson and Tiz Franklin (33.9)
Sr. Open Training A: Adriana Brazinha and garrows law (28.8)
Sr. Open Training B: Mila McKay and Top Notch (32.4)
Sr. Open Training C: Ruth Bley and Claas (26.8)
Sr. Open Training D: Madison Manley and NDR’s Fez (26.2)
Training Three-Day: Erin Grandia and Riptide Rio (21.5)
Jr. Open Novice A: Avery Jones and Can Be Sweet (19.4)
Jr. Open Novice B: Hanna Enderlin and SF Sassafras (25.4)
Sr. Open Novice A: Lexie Thacker and Debussy (26.1)
Sr. Open Novice B: Melissa Mohr and Ferrani (20.0)
Sr. Open Novice C: Holger Hoetzel and Terraplane Blues (30.6)
Sr. Open Novice D: Kelsey Devoille and Cute Casalita (26.4)
Novice Three-Day: Tori Traube and HSH Chase De Muze (31.9)
Jr. Open Beg. Novice A: Emma Sletten and New Song’s Freedom (25.0)
Jr. Open Beg. Novice B: Brenna Fulfs and Francesco (30.0)
Sr. Open Beg. Novice A: Kimberly Roberts and Harbor Patrol (30.6)
Sr. Open Beg. Novice B: Jennifer Enderlin and Young American (23.8)
Sr. Open Beg. Novice C: Susan Harrel and ODonnells Riverdancer (26.6)
Sr. Open Beg. Novice D: Ingvill Ramberg and WL Finlandia (34.3)

Weekend Winners: Genesee Valley, One & Done, & Maryland

By on Jul 15, 2024 9:30 am -

Hello, EN! Who’s ready for another weekend recap to celebrate our Weekend Winners? It was a bit of a quieter weekend, with only three recognized horse trials running, but we still saw plenty of Eventers out and working towards those goals.

Congrats to all on successful weekends, with a special shout out to the winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award: Carol Kozlowski and Elodon Zodiac, who took the win at Genesee Valley in the Open Novice B on an impressive 18.3!

Genesee Valley Hunt H.T. (Geneseo, NY) [Website][Scoring]

Open Modified: Carol Kozlowski and Welbourne (40.2)
Open Training: Holly Shine and Good Man Like Me (35.6)
Open Novice A: Kellie Rowekamp and Aces High (20.3)
Open Novice B: Carol Kozlowski and Elodon Zodiac (18.3)
Open BNovice A: Hannah Blaszyk and Time Management (28.8)
Open BNovice B: Audrey Clarke and Bennington Drive (30.9)
Open BNovice C: Suzanne Chang and Waquoits Dandy Dude (27.1)
Foxhunters: Anthony Lambert and Parker (41.0)
Starter – JR: Gabriella DeMuth and Watercolors (22.3)
Starter A: Julianne Pangal and Funnee (27.6)
Starter B: Lois Hacker and Recaptured Freedom (27.7)

One & Done Horse Trials (Lexington, KY) [Website][Scoring]

Open Intermediate Preliminary: Elisabeth Halliday and Galavant (26.1)
Open Preliminary A: Mia Farley and Nikita (26.9)
Open Preliminary B: Kelsey Hoiness and Woodview Diamond Star (27.4)
Open Modified A: Kathy Baar and Boundless (27.9)
Open Modified B: Emma Hilt and The Blues Man (33.8)
Open Training A: Benjamin Noonan and Street Fighter (21.0)
Open Training B: Elisabeth Halliday and Cooley Kaboom (27.4)
Training Rider A: Doretta Wright and Wright Rendition (27.4)
Training Rider B: Audri Hoos and Colonial Cross (33.7)
Training Rider C: Kathleen Fitzgerald and Global Pixie (31.9)
Novice Rider A: Lola Lonesky and Global Crown (23.9)
Novice Rider B: Darci Burton and Vs Correlli Surprise (21.1)
Novice Rider C: Anna Gardone and Exultation (22.8)
Novice Rider D: Lucy Duff and Suzie Que (30.8)
Open Novice A: Shannon Miller and Excel Star Can’t Touch This (31.5)
Open Novice B: Margaret Ragan and Carlingford Wells (22.5)
Open Novice C: Laura Crowl and Fille de Coqueire (25.0)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Mayela Salazar and Big Iron (33.1)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Taylor Reis-Crihfield and Strong Royalty (27.4)
Beginner Novice Rider C: Logan Fess and Kode Red (34.7)
Beginner Novice Rider D: Chelsea Hackbarth and Midlife Crisis (32.1)
Open Beginner Novice A: Melanie Helms and Edelweiss du theil (29.1)
Open Beginner Novice B: Jessica Gibson and Stormy Clover (25.0)
Open Beginner Novice C: Lucy Stopher and Appalachia (30.3)
Open Starter: Hannah Reeser and Little Ireland Illusion (27.0)
Starter Rider A: Kandes Penn and Loved Again (26.7)
Starter Rider B: Paige Markel and Tinkerbelle (21.0)
Starter Rider C: Julianne Tetrick and Valiant (29.7)

The Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm (Adamstown, MD) [Website][Scoring]

Advanced CT: Sharon White and Claus 63 (31.7)
Open Intermediate: Katie Lichten and Fast Company (44.0)
Open Preliminary: Sara Schulman and Invito (30.5)
Modified Rider: Haley Glofka and The Brave Little Toaster (27.8)
Open Modified: Jennie Brannigan and The Immigrant (26.3)
Junior Open Training: Brynn Miller and Clever Deception (33.6)
Open Training A: Sophia Middlebrook and Monbeg Odyssey (27.5)
Open Training B: Martin Douzant and Johnny Walker (22.8)
Training Rider: Cindy Buchanan and Upper Charlize (29.7)
Junior Open Novice: Kendal Fansler and Delilah’s Boy (25.6)
Novice Rider A: Katarina Stovall and Barb the Boss (26.4)
Novice Rider B: Alyson Roy and Fire for Effect (32.2)
Open Novice A: Kerri Long and Blue Suede Shoes (Memphis) (24.7)
Open Novice B: Courtney Waskiewicz and Chancellor (27.2)
Open Novice Saturday: Kelsey Seidel and Water Mill Smooth (25.3)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Gina Keller and Snack Attack (29.9)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Tess Guinn and Riviera (23.8)
Junior Open Beginner Novice: Kendal Fansler and Elderglen’s Charlotte (28.8)
Open Beginner Novice A: Alex Levering and Frame Countdown (29.7)
Open Beginner Novice B: Ava Vanselous and Nomorestorms (25.9)
Young Event Horse Four Year Old: Sydney Hagaman and Rockstar Quality (81.700)
Young Event Horse Five Year Old: Michael Pendleton and Cooley All In (83.150)
Starter A: Katrina Davis and Paint Misbehavin’ (24.3)
Starter B: Sydney Kozauer and Pianizzimo (31.1)

Weekend Winners: Arrowhead, Bouckaert, Huntington Farm, Mile High, Coconino, & Maryland

By on Jul 8, 2024 11:20 am -

A very busy weekend all throughout the country this past weekend. From Starter divisions, to the 4* running at Maryland, and the USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships, I’m loving recapping the excitement from these six events.

We have plenty to catch up on, and will start off with congratulating our fabulous Weekend Winners! We love giving these horse and rider combos a shout out… with an extra special shout out to the winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award: Arrowhead H.T.’s Open Novice winner Alison Osborne and Fernhill Rodger That, who finished on an epic 14.2! Wild!

Arrowhead H.T. (Billings, MT) [Website][Scoring]

Open Preliminary: Bailie Corless and Casualleigh (22.8)
Open Training: Madison Manley and NDR’s Fez (26.3)
Open Novice: Alison Osborne and Fernhill Rodger That (14.2)
Open Beginner Novice A: Colleen Wood and Call Me Handsome (29.6)
Open Beginner Novice B: Andora Tragiai and Rhyme and Reason (23.1)
Open Starter: C’Dale Jore and A Mannhattan’s Liberty (19.7)

Bouckaert Equestrian H.T. (Fairburn, GA) [Website][Scoring]

Open Intermediate: Dana Cooke and FE Quattro (28.8)
Open Preliminary: Abby Maude and Le Rebelle-S (30.8)
Preliminary Rider: Breeana Robinette and Cape Kimberly (33.4)
Modified Rider: Willow Schwartz and RH Finnegan (30.0)
Open Modified: Eileen Galoostian and Victor B Z (30.5)
Junior Training Rider: Victoria Smith and Someday Never Comes (29.7)
Open Training: Jennie Jarnstrom-Dennis and Wilhma (29.4)
Senior Training Rider: Elle Snyder and Oakland Quality (27.5)
Junior Novice Rider: Stella McGuire and Lucky Clover (35.3)
Open Novice: Julie Richards and Fernhill Curra Finn (32.9)
Senior Novice Rider: Kaley Chung and CSF Lady Gaga (26.9)
Junior Beginner Novice Rider: Raegan Hornfeck and Legendary Spots (27.4)
Open Beginner Novice: Miriam Offermanns and TOTOLLY TINKER (27.1)
Senior Beginner Novice Rider: Ella Bratti and Fernhill Valentino (33.2)
Starter: Paige Markel and Tinkerbelle (23.7)

Huntington Farm H.T. (South Strafford, VT) [Website][Scores]

 

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Open Preliminary: Paige Roy and Excel Star E.I. Bostonian (43.2)
Open Modified: Shanon Baker and Fly Boy (38.3)
Open Training A: Emily Smith and Vallis Alpes (35.6)
Open Training B: Jane Kreppein and Sport (41.5)
Junior Novice A: Adeline Tullar and Rufian de Beaufour (31.9)
Junior Novice B: Farley Ordway and SRF Imperious Dream (28.9)
Open Novice A: Katie Garr and Boston Jack (33.3)
Open Novice B: Andrea Brainard and Watson’s Beijing (32.1)
Open Novice C: Sarah Lovallo and Watson’s Delightful (33.1)
Junior Beginner Novice: Heidi Dodge and Rocket Man (32.1)
Open Beginner Novice A: Caitlin Dwyer and Shadow of Night (27.9)
Open Beginner Novice B: Helena Kopczynski and Bantry Bay’s Roper (31.8)
Open Beginner Novice C: Julie Howard and Isn’t She Sweet (32.1)

Sporty and I ran the training at Huntington Farm Vermont yesterday and even won our division!🥇 He was such a star all around and we had an awesome time galloping around cross country. Happy the rain cleared up from dressage and it turned into a beautiful day with my boy ♥️

Posted by Jane Kreppein on Sunday, July 7, 2024

Mile High Horse Ranch H.T. (Parker, CO) [Website][Scoring]

 

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Open Training: Rebecca Caulfield and Fernhill Opulence (21.9)
Open Novice A: Rochelle Costanza and Eye Candy (30.3)
Open Novice B: Jacquie Schoeggl and Stellaluna (31.1)
Open Beginner Novice A: Lauren Fedorczyk and Galicia (31.6)
Open Beginner Novice B: Dani Cedars Sussman and My Faline (27.2)
Starter A: Sophia Harris and RHM Miss Chic Please (28.3)
Starter B: Addy Dunlap and Ashes West (27.3)

Summer Coconino HT and Western Underground, Inc. TR,N,BN 3 Day Event (Flagstaff, AZ) [Website] [Scoring]

 

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CT – Intermediate: Ghislaine Homan-Taylor and Mt. Whitney (36.0)
HT-Intermediate-Open: Sean Worrall and Osito (43.8)
HT-Preliminary-Open: Laura Sparks and Billy Ambitious (38.8)
HT-Training-Open: Kirsten Freed and Jasper (26.7)
HT-Training-Rider: Jennifer Buchanan and Red Rox (42.3)
3D-3-Day Training-Open: Anastasia Keyser and Bellatrix (30.7)
HT-Novice-Open: Jennifer Row and Bella Vida GWF (24.7)
HT-Novice-Rider: Christine Murphy and Made You Look (22.2)
TEST-3-Day Novice Test-Open: Brittney Caflisch and Benmore Westonhouse Boy (24.1)
HT-Beginner Novice-JR: Kyla Roberts and Wildflower (18.8)
HT-Beginner Novice-Open: Ghislaine Homan-Taylor and RSH Goliath (21.2)
HT-Beginner Novice-Rider: Michelle Bresnahan and Fisher Price (23.4)
3-Day BN TEST-Open: Arianah Romero and Flash of Gray (34.3)
HT-Starter-Open: Alakwa Pardue-Duran and Cloonrane Dancer (36.7)
Pre-Comp 1-Day: Lindsay Lechner and La Di Da (30.3)

 

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The Maryland International + Horse Trials (Adamstown, MD) [Website][Scoring]

 

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CCI 4*S: Lisa Marie Fergusson and Honor Me (75.1)
CCI 3*S: Kim Severson and Cooley Corraghy Diamond (42.1)
CCI 3* YR Championships: Megane Sauve and Nuance (46.9)
CCI 2*S: Katherine Maroko and Redfield Champion (40.7)
CCI 2* YR Championships: Audrey Ogan and Always Cooley (33.7)
CCI 1*S: Valerie Pride and Kiss My Jambo M (33.9)
CCI 1* YR Championships: Catherine Purcell and Mystic Hazzard (31.4)
Open Intermediate: Lillian Heard Wood and Dassett Olympus (57.6)
Open Preliminary: Fylicia Barr and Quantum Cooley (35.2)
Open Modified: Kim Severson and Cooley Consort (27.0)
Junior Open Training: Iselin Byars and Bloomfield Pocket Money (56.8)
Open Training: Valerie Pride and Excel Star Je T’Aime (30.0)
Training Rider: Marina Cassou and Cooley Monsoon (30.6)

Full Moon Farm Eventing Foundation to Increase Access to Horse Sports

By on Jul 2, 2024 9:30 am -

Many are familiar with Full Moon Farm. We’ve seen the Fulton family establish a well-known and respected lesson program, horse trial location, and community based at their farm in Carroll County, MD.

Full Moon Farm was established in 1994 by Karen and Stephen Fulton, and has been a resource for those in the community looking for equestrian opportunities. Karen and Stephen also raised their two daughters, Grace and Savannah (Woodge), at the farm in the heart of equestrian sport, with Grace going on as an event rider and polo player, and Woodge riding through the 5* level in Eventing.

Now, 30 years into business, Full Moon Farm is looking to expand. Recognizing the limitations to accessing equestrian sports, the Fulton family and Full Moon Farm community have established the Full Moon Farm Eventing Foundation (FMFEF), which strives to promote good horsemanship, prevent marginalization, and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.

FMFEF will collaborate with Full Moon to provide access to camp, boarding, and entry fees. Photo from Karen Fulton.

“It all started with a pride flag that we had flown on our flag pole,” Karen stated. “Our boarders purchased it for us a few years ago, and while we’re conscious of any endorsements of political candidates at our business, Grace and Woodge encouraged us to hang up the flag on our pole. Flags can be powerful things, and once we did, it was amazing [to me] the number of people that noticed it – in a positive way. It got us thinking, the inclusivity that our barn has always practiced should be formalized.”

“Everyone at the farm has always strived to be inclusive and welcoming,” Grace commented on Full Moon Farm’s atmosphere. “This is a bit more of a way to get people who may not be aware of our offerings… or of riding… or in the typical demographics of the sport to the farm. We want to find those people, and get them involved.”

The workings of Full Moon Farm and the Foundation are complimentary, with the first few initiatives being within efforts already in place.

“Summer camps have always been going on,” Karen said. “So we’ve built on that current offering to have a couple of scholarships. Or covering board, entry fees…These first stages will be additives and supplementary to what we’re already doing.”

The FMFEF wants to provide opportunities for those not otherwise aware of the sport to participate. There’s an application process for the scholarship, with a Google Form for participant selection. While the process is still evolving with the Foundation being so new, the application asks about how the mission statement will align with participant values, or how the scholarship will impact participants’ lives.

The Foundation will provide insight and education into the equestrian industry. Photo from Karen Fulton.

Of course, these efforts do not come without challenges.

“Our challenge is getting information out to the people that need it!” Karen commented. “How do we connect with people not within the sport already? We do have some connections to other nonprofits for sports in the Baltimore area to collaborate and broaden horizons, but are hoping to get the information out to as many people as possible.”

The FMFEF is still new, just recently receiving 501(c)(3) status through the state of Maryland, with IRS paperwork pending for Federal status. However, as the Foundation continues to develop and grow, there are plans beyond current scholarship opportunities.

“We’re hoping this will be a supplementary community engagement tool,” Grace stated. “It’s meant a lot so far, seeing how many people are reaching out and offering to volunteer. It’s not only for the outward community, but is also building community internally as well.”

The Full Moon Farm community is already developing and supporting the Foundation’s efforts. Photo from Karen Fulton.

“We’ll be looking towards some stand alone events and fundraisers in the future as well, as the Foundation gets going,” Karen said.

“It’s meaningful when kids start riding at five, and continue until they go to college. It’s a bigger measure of success compared to the number of boarders or wins we have,” Karen said.

As the Foundation looks at measuring success, looking towards that continued involvement will be key. “Involvement with people that have never touched a horse, seen a horse – it’s such an impactful moment. Right now, we’re looking to get more people involved with the things we’re doing, people that aren’t aware of the sport, or typically have access to such opportunities. Long term, as this grows, we have the space and facilities to offer more.”

For more information on the FMFEF, please see their website, or email [email protected]

Weekend Winners: Bouckaert + Area III Champs, Full Moon, Inavale, Larkin Hill, Coconino, & Twin Rivers

By on Jul 1, 2024 12:30 pm -

Hello, hello! We are back with our Weekend Winners! Personally, I’m so excited to spend some time with you all recapping another weekend of eventing.

We saw eventers across the country out competing, including our Area III Championship riders at Bouckaert Equestrian. It was an impressive showing from our Intermediate Championship winner, Lexi Scovil and Chico’s Man VDF Z (Chico’s Boy – Chardonnay Z, by Caretano Z), who finished on a 36.5 after adding just a handful of cross country time penalties. Lexi and “Sprout” are certainly an experienced pair, with a finish at the Kentucky 5* in 2022, and a recent 13th place finish in the 3*S at Tryon. We also saw Canadian A Squad member Karl Slezak secure the win in the Open Intermediate with Hot Bobo (Arkansas VDL – Taneys Leader xx, by Supreme Leader xx).

Congrats to all on successful weekends! As always, we’d love to give an extra special shout out to the winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award, Kathryn Richards-Ricks and VP Specialty, who won the Beginner Novice-Rider division at Coconino on a 17.2!

Bouckaert Equestrian H.T. and Area III Eventing Championships (Chattahoochee Hills, GA) [Website][Scoring]

Intermediate Championships: Lexi Scovil and Chico’s Man VDF Z (36.5)
Open Intermediate: Karl Slezak and Hot Bobo (41.6)
Open Preliminary: Natalia Neneman and Lagans Ricardo Boy (32.4)
Preliminary Championships: Chris Talley and Fast Forward (28.8)
Modified Championships: Joe Meyer and Gold de Riverland (29.0)
Modified Rider: Elizabeth Vaughn and Kendji du Haut du Roy (34.3)
Open Modified: Nobie Cannon and WL Lucifer R (27.8)
Junior Training Rider Championships: Tessa Geven and Caheradoo Jack (31.0)
Open Training: Martha Lambert and Pappillon Van Het Hellehof (23.6)
Senior Training Rider Championships: Marisa Shulman and Samurai Sam (32.6)
Training Horse Championships: Cindy Rawson and Fourfields Classek (35.7)
Training Rider: Olivia Pratt and Ardeo San Diego (34.2)
Junior Novice Rider Championships: Kaitlyn Cobey and Sarrasin (30.8)
Novice Horse Championships: Ashley Greene and Galway Lad (29.4)
Novice Rider A: Ryan Ballou and Astaire (31.1)
Novice Rider B: Stella McGuire and Lucky Clover (36.4)
Open Novice: Ella Kay Lane and Dark Shadow’s (31.9)
Senior Novice Rider Championships: Susan Faulkner and HelloHello (27.2)
Beginner Novice Horse Championships: Miriam Offermanns and Totolly Tinker (24.4)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Robyn Stix and Je T’aime Opera (23.8)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Lydia Traynelis and Starlight (36.2)
Junior Beginner Novice Rider Championships: Stevens Moseley and SLE Ocean Ablaze (31.9)
Open Beginner Novice: Julie Richards and Fernhill C’est la Vie Z (27.1)
Senior Beginner Novice Rider Championships: Lydia Abernathy and Subtle Dream Unveiled (30.3)
Starter A: Macyn Wolpert and Hallelujah (33.0)
Starter B: Lara Shelnutt and Augustus RR (27.0)
Starter Rider Championships: Paige Markel and Tinkerbelle (32.7)

Full Moon Farm HT (Finksburg, MD) [Website][Scoring]

Modified/Training – Horse: Courtney Cooper and Excel Star Imagine (34.0)
Modified/Training – Rider: Marina Cassou and Castleturvin Mungo (40.6)
Open Training: Boyd Erik Martin and Shmick (30.1)
Training Rider: Jessica Werner and Hawkins (32.9)
Open Novice: Kelley Hutchinson and HSH Interesting (25.8)
Novice Rider: Emma Whitaker and HSH Golden Boy (30.7)
Open Beginner Novice A: Courtney Cooper and Excel Star Lyrical (28.5)
Open Beginner Novice B: Diego Farje and Running Wave (32.1)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Carly Davis and Currabawn Dubh (32.0)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Ella Ruth Goodman and MHF Christine (24.7)
Starter Open A: Laura Kiff and Hunter (32.0)
Starter Open B: Lucy Leff and Amarillo (29.3)
Starter Open C: Savannah Fulton and Mr.O Brien (28.3)
Modified CT: Diego Farje and positivist (36.5)
Pre-Starter Open: Brielle Rainsberg and Riley (28.8)
Pre-Starter CT: Mary Greenberg and FMF Galahad (38.1)

Inavale Farm HT (Philomath, OR) [Website][Scoring]

Open Intermediate: Hanni Sreenan and Ebenholtz (36.2)
Jr/YR Open Preliminary: Ella Eisenbarth and Magic Mike (36.5)
Open Preliminary: Nicole Aden and Illustrator (32.9)
Open Training: Marc Grandia and Perluna (34.4)
Training Amateur: Lorilee Hanson and Mosaïque (31.4)
Training Junior: Alexis Johnson and Encore (34.4)
Novice Amateur: Andrea Nielsen and Nashville (24.2)
Novice Junior: Maiti O’Brien and Hillside Kannonball (28.6)
Open Novice: Holly Yoder and Irish Ellie (26.7)
Beginner Novice Amateur Div 1: Kimberly Johnson and Ascendance (26.8)
Beginner Novice Amateur Div 2: Brianna Spencer and Gaia (28.5)
Beginner Novice Junior: Emery Wells and Justa Little Pollyanna (30.0)
Open Beginner Novice: Catie Cejka and Pillow Talk SSH (34.4)
Open Starter Div 1: Virginia Bryant and King of the Bramble (28.7)
Open Starter Div 2: Georgia Buckland and Tip Top’s Versace (29.0)
Open Starter Div 3: Adisyn Mary and Whiskey Bent (30.7)

Larkin Hill H.T. (North Chatham, NY) [Website][Scoring]

Preliminary: Laurie Seely and Cadannus (27.8)
Modified/Training: Jebb Simpson and Grantstown Coney Street (31.0)
Open Training: Caroline Teich and Fürsten Dansil (31.2)
Novice A: Alexandra Naja and Who Can Charm (29.2)
Novice B: Caroline Teich and Fursten Liebling (26.1)
Open Novice A: Booli Selmayr and Montrichard SF (25.3)
Open Novice B: Alexandra Kavouksorian and C’est La Vie WE (28.6)
Beginner Novice A: Emerson Hover and Ace of Spades (28.1)
Beginner Novice B: Hannah Blaszyk and Time Management (32.7)
Open Beginner Novice A: Lydia Sarro and Consigo (32.5)
Open Beginner Novice B: Booli Selmayr and Starlord (30.9)
Open Beginner Novice C: Jennifer Proctor and Cornmill Riley (33.8)
Starter A: Skylar Blass and Wraith PDF (43.3)
Starter B: Julianne Pangal and Brooklawn (32.7)
Starter C: Nancy Dempze and Excel Star Mesmerize (40.3)

Summer Coconino H.T. I (Flagstaff, AZ) [Website][Scoring]

HT-Intermediate-Open: Laura Sparks and Killossery Kitten (51.4)
HT-Intermediate/Preliminary-Open: Heather Drager and Winnsome (61.0)
CT – Preliminary: Annabelle Nieman and Jlo (46.6)
HT-Preliminary-Open: Ghislaine Homan-Taylor and Mt. Whitney (39.9)
HT-Training-Open: Taylor Lindsten and WonderElla (22.6)
HT-Training-Rider: Emily Barrett and Maximus (33.3)
CT -Novice: Denise Krause-Spangler and Ossian (30.4)
HT-Novice-Open: Emily Rosenbaum and Moonrise Kingdom (36.3)
HT-Novice-Rider: Jennifer Row and Bella Vida GWF (27.2)
HT-Beginner Novice-JR: Kyla Roberts and Wildflower (21.3)
HT-Beginner Novice-Open: Ghislaine Homan-Taylor and RSH Goliath (18.8)
HT-Beginner Novice-Rider: Kathryn Richards-Ricks and VP Specialty (17.2)
HT-Starter-Open: Joclyn Nelson and HS Cool River Noble (31.7)
Pre-Competition 1-Day: Clara Hoffman and Maximus (27.3)

Twin Rivers Summer H.T. (Paso Robles, CA) [Website][Scoring]

Advanced: Renee Kalkman and Flame Eternal (63.0)
Open Intermediate: James Alliston and Addyson (37.8)
Open Preliminary: Gabriella Ringer and Get Wild (28.8)
Preliminary Rider: Whitney Tucker Billeter and NC Sky High (30.9)
Open Modified A: Amber Birtcil and Milagro (23.8)
Open Modified B: Jillian Mader and Coolrock Wacko Jacko (25.7)
Training Rider: Julie Flettner and Excel Star Romeo (31.9)
Open Training: Rhiannon Gorin and Monbeg Finnegan (32.1)
Novice Rider: Lauren Klein and Little Ghost (28.1)
Open Novice A: Nikki Lloyd and Lacey (25.4)
Open Novice B: Rebecca Braitling and Brackenspa Valens (31.9)
Beginner Novice Rider: Michaela Smith and Cashmaker (29.4)
Open Beginner Novice: Lauren Henry and Rimrock (26.3)
Open Starter: Kendra Mitchell and Willy Von Wonder (27.0)

Taxiing for Takeoff: Ryan Wood and Cooley Flight Head to Luhmühlen

By on Jun 10, 2024 12:30 pm -

Ryan Wood and Cooley Flight. Photo by Shelby Allen.

The phone rang twice before I hear an accented “Hello?” on the other end. I could tell Ryan is somewhere active – the background noise brings an excitement and energy to the call. “Let me find a quiet place in the airport,” he said. Ryan was on his way to Germany, to Luhmühlen specifically, where he’ll be contesting his own and Linda Ledray’s Cooley Flight (Plot Blue – Making Moments, by Laughton’s Flight) in the 4* this coming week.

Despite this being the first time competing at Luhmühlen for Ryan, the good reports he’s heard about the venue drew him to the event. Additionally, as the last selection event for Australian riders looking for a ticket to Paris, there’s a level of excitement and anticipation to continue building on the success of 2024 so far.

Reaching this point has been a journey for Ryan and Cooley Flight, one that has required continuous commitment to horsemanship, riding, and training. Ryan, originally from Australia, came to the United States in 2008 to be based in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in the heart of Eventing Country. Surrounded by some of the best, Ryan spent years working with Bruce Davidson, and with Phillip and Evie Dutton, to kick start his goals to reach the upper levels of the sport.

“Being in a place like Chester County has been instrumental to bounce ideas off of each other, and to see what it takes to get the job done. I’m forever grateful for having that platform to kick off of,” Ryan expressed.

Here, he was also able to connect with his vet, Kevin Keane, who assisted in finding Cooley Flight (“Blue”) during a horse shopping trip to Ireland. While at Cooley Farm, Ryan and Kevin found “raw and Irish looking” 5-year-old Blue to have big movement and a big, scopey jump. “He’s always been a strong cross country horse. His strength is certainly the cross country, but he’s a good show jumper as well. We’ve been spending the last twelve months working on the dressage… and are making great headway with both the horse and the jockey,” Ryan chuckled.

“The dressage has been the hold back for a better result, but it’s getting there – the trend is in the right direction,” Ryan commented. “At the last three FEI events, we’ve dropped two points in the dressage at each one. We’ll be trying to drop another two at Luhmühlen.”

“We’ve been going through huge lengths to crack through to the next level and be more competitive after the first day. This winter, I spent some time in Wellington working on the dressage with Jacqueline Brooks. Now that we’re back in Pennsylvania, I’ve been training in the dressage with Silva Martin, working with her two or three times a week.”

“We’re still keeping up on the other phases too, working with Peter Wylde in show jumping and Phillip Dutton on cross country. And we spend time on the incredible hills in the county for fitness. Chester County offers access to incredible hills and gallops that you dream about. They’re a real reason behind the success in our area in the sport, thanks to the land owners for the access to [that resource].”

Putting in the work seems to be paying off. As Ryan commented, their dressage has been improving over the last few FEI events, where we saw them score a 39 in the Nations Cup at Boekelo April 2023, a 37.7 in the 4*S at TerraNova in March 2024, and a 35 in the 4*S at Kentucky this April. After the 35 in dressage, 2.4 cross country time penalties, and a rail in show jumping, Ryan and Blue finished 11th at Kentucky.

Ryan and Blue schooling in Germany. Photo from Ryan Wood.

As Luhmühlen is the final selection event for the Australian riders aiming for Paris, there are quite a few good partnerships heading to Germany to compete. Other Australian riders include Andrew Barnett, Christopher Burton, Isabel English, Andrew Hoy, William Levett, Kevin McNab, and Kenya Wilson.“We’ll be aiming for our personal best,” Ryan responded in consideration of the competitive field.

Ryan has met up with Blue and groom Caitlin Reamy at Andreas Dibowski’s farm prior to heading to Luhmühlen. We’ll be keeping an eye on this team in Germany, as they bring forward the work that they’ve put in over the last seven years in partnership with Blue. You can follow Ryan’s journey on his Facebook and Instagram accounts, as well as keep an eye on Eventing Nation for latest reports on the event.

Send Off the U.S. Olympic Eventing Team at Stable View

By on May 31, 2024 10:00 am -

The excitement of an Olympic year only grows as we get closer to Paris this summer. While we haven’t heard yet about the specifics of our team members, we know they’ll all be competing at Stable View’s Summer Horse Trials June 21st-23rd as their final team outing.

This provides a fantastic opportunity for the Eventing community to come together to show their support and be part of the Olympic efforts with a toast to send off these athletes.

Stable View is providing the opportunity to purchase VIP Tickets for the toast to these athletes heading off to Paris. On Saturday, June 22nd from 11:00am – 4:00pm, Ticket Holders receive access to the Pavilion upstairs with a 360-degree view, lunch catered by Blue Collard, beer + wine, and Stable View swag! You can purchase your tickets to participate here.

Come show your support and raise a glass to the Team! Team members will line up in the arena for their send-off at some point between 11am-4pm (barring ride times), and might even stop by upstairs!

Join the Excitement of Devon’s Arena Eventing

By on May 26, 2024 12:30 pm -

It’s that time of year again! Devon’s Arena Eventing is coming back at the Devon Horse Show, with another course designed by Captain Mark Phillips. Devon’s Arena Eventing class combines the thrill of cross country riding with the technicality of show jumping fences throughout the course, ensuring an exciting evening ahead!

Arena Eventing Night at Devon 2022

There is nothing quite like arena eventing in primetime at Devon. ✨

Posted by USEF Network on Monday, May 30, 2022

Last year, we saw Buck Davidson & Erroll Gobey win the class. We’re keeping a close eye out for this year’s entries, but are expecting some Eventing fan favorites take a spin in effort to claim victory in the $50,000 purse.

Boyd Martin & Contestor. Winners of the 2019 Devon Arena Eventing. Photo courtesy of The Book LLC.

If you want to follow the action, you can follow the action online here, or take a look into tickets, if you’ll be in the area.

We’re working on obtaining an entry list to preview, so stay tuned as we’ll update this article if and when we receive the list!

The event will happen this Sunday, May 26th, beginning at 7:00 p.m., with a course walk and horse acclimation beginning at 6:15 p.m.

From the Ground Up: Creating Opportunities

By on May 26, 2024 7:30 am -

Gillian Warner is bringing us along for the ride as she strikes out on her own to launch her business as a professional. You can catch up on more installments from this series here.

One of my favorite components of working with horses is the natural curiosity they bring to the table. Throughout the training process, I love to encourage that curiosity to ask new questions, address new challenges, and experience adventures that emerge, as allowing the horse to explore and think will only help them understand and learn.

Despite this feeling like such a critical quality in a horse, I feel like it was something I hadn’t allowed myself to develop personally in the same ways I encouraged for the horses. As my business continued to grow and develop, my schedule felt too tight for anything other than to get through the day – it certainly didn’t leave much time to explore, or even think much beyond the routine. Pretty quickly, I felt how limiting that was, and how much it was stunting my growth with the horses.

Thanks to my young thoroughbred, CC, who needed me to take that extra time with her, I started allowing myself to explore from her perspective – we looked at new jumps, poked around a new obstacle, or pawed at the tarp on the ground. Not only was it fun for both of us, but I also saw the confidence and growth that happened so quickly after taking just an extra moment to create the space to explore.

Carrying that lesson into my greater plan for the business has required constant commitment to that curiosity – it’s easy to fall back into the comfortable routine that keeps things “on track” and running. But it doesn’t allow for growth. I’ve been very intentional to create opportunities to develop my curiosity as a trainer, business owner, and horsewoman. For me, creating opportunities means working the schedule to allow for a day trip for a clinic with clients. It means applying to certificate programs to develop my understanding of animal behavior. It means connecting with Pony Clubs around the country to expand my network, and it means traveling while doing what I love.

Each time I’ve set out to create an opportunity like these, they’ve fueled me to become increasingly creative and curious. Clinics have expanded my mind and shown me new ideas and approaches that have helped the clients and horses with which I work. Traveling and learning from horsemen and horsewomen around the world have shown me diversity in practices, which I have been able to combine and explore. Reading a new book, or sharing a conversation with a new connection opens my mind to how experiences shape each of us, and helps me understand and appreciate my own journey as well.

It’s not always easy to break out of the daily routine to allow myself to explore this curiosity and these opportunities. It forces me to push beyond the perfectly scheduled day, or the weekly plan I had outlined, which has felt a little uncomfortable. It has created uncertainty as to what every day will look like, which has been something I’ve always appreciated – and quite honestly needed – before. But despite all this, that uncertainty fueled more creativity and curiosity as to how I could fill that space.

In thinking how I can commit to creating curiosity and opportunities as I continue in the development of my business reminded me of the intention I set early on in the establishment of Warner Equine. As I expressed in a previous article, my goal was to start the process, but understand that it was ok (and even good) to remain incomplete.

Committing to the continuation of the creation of opportunities will ensure that I remain incomplete, always open to evolving and growing. I’ll lean into my natural curiosity, as I encourage my horses to do, in order to develop throughout of lifetime of work, learning, and exploration. While it’ll often feel uncomfortable, the growth, fuel, and curiosity for more will keep me going.

Adult Team Challenges Coming to Stable View

By on May 24, 2024 12:30 pm -

We’ve seen the Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Championships. We’ve seen the Alumni Cup. And now, Stable View is announcing a new Team Challenge coming to you: the Stable View Adult Team Challenge.

This new Team Challenge will be offered during Stable View’s Summer Horses Trials (June 21st-23rd) as well as Oktoberfest (September 27th-29th).

Teams can be a collection of three or four members, with the best three scores on a team counting. Competitors can be riding at any level (using the USEA Intercollegiate Team Challenge coefficient system) and teams can be made up of professionals and amateurs. Each rider is only allowed to have a maximum of two horses per team.

To enter a team, please email Emma at [email protected] with your team name and a list of team members by the show’s closing date. Prizes will be announced!