You know what I love most about watching NAYC? The obvious love that those young riders have for their horses, and how they don’t hold back with showing it. We could use more of that in the professional ranks with adult riders, because when we spy that kind of overt passion, we all can relate. After all, isn’t the love of a pony why we all got here one way or another?
Nominations are open for the Ira Schulman Thoroughbred Rehoming Award for the Retired Racehorse Project 2018. Created to recognize an individual who successfully and responsibly repurposes off-track Thoroughbreds as a professional, the award honors the legacy of Schulman, whose career in placing OTTBs spanned over 50 years with thousands of horses going on to second-career homes. [Nominate for Ira Schulman TB Rehoming Award]
Obvi, CHIO Aachen needs to go on your bucket list. We hope we don’t need to convince you, but in case you’re on the fence, Noelle Floyd has come up with a pretty convincing argument. Where else will you get to watch Henrik von Eckermann, McLain Ward, and Marcus Ehning battle it out Gladiator style in the jump-off, see the German enthusiasm for Dressage, and of course watch the best Eventers in the world ALL IN ONE PLACE? [Wish You Were Here: CHIO Aachen]
Fifty years ago, the Morven Park International Equestrian Institute (MPIEI) graduated its first class of students, ultimately becoming the most prestigious U.S. equestrian school of its time. To commemorate this historic event, Morven Park will celebrate the school’s history and accomplishments with a 50-Year Reunion in conjunction with the Park’s 2018 Fall International Horse Trials, Oct. 5-7. All those associated with the school-students, instructors, and staff members-from the first class of 1968 through the final graduation in 1991, are invited to attend. [Morven Park 50th Anniversary]
You race 33 times, you win over $1.5 million on the track, now what? Of course you go into training with Phillip Dutton to start a new career as an Event horse. 7-year-old grade-1 winner Ring Weekend has arrived at True Prospect farm this week, and begun his journey into his second career, and we can’t wait to see what happens. [Ring Weekend in Training with Phillip Dutton]
There are a whole lot of stars in the sky out here in Montana. Some beam down big and bright like Christmas lights, some swirl in glittering clusters, and every now and again one goes sprinting across the chalkboard black sky. It’s an impossible performance to rival, but you could at least string together an impressive constellation — if not a small galaxy — with all the stars on the FEI records of this year’s NAYC mounts.
The Area II CICOY2* team, in particular, is backed by serious horsepower. The squad includes two Olympic veterans, Mr. Medicott and Flintstar, plus 2017 USEA Horse of the Year Cambalda and three-star horse Ideal Contini. They sit atop the NAYC CICOY2* leaderboard after dressage on a combined score of 97.9, ahead of the 2nd placed mix team from Area I, IV and VIII (101.8) and 3rd placed Area VI (113.2).
The riders of these veterans, however, want you to know they aren’t just pushbutton ponies. They have button(s), plural, plus a complicated dashboard of various dials, gears, levers and blink-y lights that take time to figure out and skill to navigate — and hair-trigger alarm systems that go off when you get it wrong.
Tayler Stewart and Ideal Contini. Photo by Leslie Wylie.
The top placed Area II rider is Tayler Stewart with Ideal Contini, who sit 2nd on a score of 31.2. This is Tayler’s second time contesting NAYC with the 2003 Westphalian gelding (Contini x Riviera Wonder) owned by herself, Emily and Tyler Stewart — they placed 7th in the CCIJ1* in 2016.
Prior to his partnership with Tayler, Ideal Contini was competed through the three-star level by Sally Cousins. Moving from a professional’s multi-horse program into the center of a young rider’s universe was a big shift for the horse, but Tayler believes it was a positive one.
“It’s a very unique relationship,” she says. “We built a relationship that is so much trust. When I make a mistake he helps me out, and I have to know when he’s not feeling his best. He was meant to be a Young Rider horse. He loves it.”
Of their test today, Tayler says she was thrilled, especially after she saw the score. “I never quite know what I’m going to get when I go in the ring — he can lay down a good score or a not-so-good score — but I think I prepared as best I could for this test. He was just really steady and really game today, and he’s not always that way, so I was really proud of him and myself for riding smart and not just trying to get through it.”
Alexa Lapp and Cambalda. Photo by Leslie Wylie.
Alexa Lapp has the ride on Cambalda, a 16-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Balda Beau x Cathy’s Lady), who developed into one of the best three-star horses in the biz with Jennie Brannigan. They scored a 32.6 today to sit 3rd heading into cross country.
“I’m so lucky,” Alexa says. “He was really good. I think we had a couple miscommunications … he was really lead-change happy, he ended up doing one in the mediums, and he walked a little early, but he was just trying to be good. I think sometimes I ask too early for things because I’m used to a greener horse and he’s kind of sharp.”
It’s fun to watch Alexa ride — she looks like a mini-Jennie in the tack. And Ping’s owners Tim and Nina Gardner are here at Rebecca to cheer the pair on, to Alexa’s delight: “They’re the bomb!”
This is Alexa’s second time on an Area II Young Riders Championship team, having contested the CCIJ1* in 2016 with her horse Paprika. Having such an accomplished partner this go-round might make it seem like there are higher stakes, but she says they’ve all taken comfort in the team experience.
“I think we’ve had a bit of pressure as a team, but it’s really been nice though because we all have even amounts of pressure,” she says. “I’m on a really good three-star horse, and they are on Olympic horses, and Tayler’s horse is really experienced, but everyone has been super supportive of each other. It’s been really really cool. I love all the girls on the two-star and one-star teams and everybody is cheering each other on.”
Olivia Dutton and Mr Medicott. Photo by Leslie Wylie.
Olivia Dutton is competing Mr. Medicott, a 19-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Cruising x Slieveluachra) owned by the Mr. Medicott Syndicate, whose track record includes the 2012 Olympic Games with Karen O’Connor and a 4th place finish at Kentucky last year with Olivia’s father Phillip. Olivia and “Cave” sit 6th after dressage on a score of 34.1.
“A lot people think that since they’ve done four-star and everything that they’re so easy to ride, but they’re really hard!,” Olivia says. “But they have so much experience and they teach you so well. I’m having so much fun learning from Cave.”
Of their performance today, Olivia says, “It’s taken me quite a bit to learn what buttons to push but he really listened to me today. I thought he was going to be a bit strong, but he really came back to me, so I was really happy with him.”
Ryan Keefe and Flintstar. Photo by Leslie Wylie.
Rounding out the Area II crew is Ryan Keefe and her partner Flintstar, a 2000 New Zealand bred Thoroughbred gelding (Zabalu x Croftlea Firequeen) owned by Rumsey Keefe. Flintstar was competed through the four-star level by New Zealand’s Jonelle Price, with a resume that includes the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
The pair scored a 35.4, good enough for 8th place. “It’s not really a secret that dressage isn’t his favorite, but he was actually really good today and he kept it together and I felt like I could ride him a bit more instead of just going through the motions,” Ryan says.
Cross country, on the other hand, is Flintstar’s wheelhouse. “He’s given me a lot of confidence after my last horses that weren’t as reliable. I know I can give him a few pulls around course and kick him and he’ll go as long as he sees it — or even if he doesn’t see it until the last stride,” Ryan says with a laugh.
Area II team, from L to R: Tayler Stewart, Alexa Lapp, Olivia Dutton and Ryan Keefe. Photo by Leslie Wylie.
The Area II Young Riders team is coached by Holly Payne-Caravella with chef d’equipe as Meg Kepferle. The Area II YR coordinator is Chris Donovan.
Area II’s all-important groom roster is comprised of Caitlin O’Roark, Dylan Phillips, Zoe Bruno, Colette Leber, Cori Jarman, Anna Fitzhugh and Ella Braundel.
“I think we’re very lucky this year with Area II that we have a very strong support system behind us,” says Tayler. “They really do believe in us, and it’s not just that our horses are great, but they believe in us as riders, too. We have this pressure and we can take it on.”
Alexandra Baugh & Ballingowan Pizazz. Photo by Leslie Wylie.
Leading the NAYC CICOY2*division individually is Alexandra Baugh and Ballingowan Pizazz — another veteran turned Young Rider star. “Mango,” a 16-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Obos Quality x Rocklea, by Leabeg) owned by Altorac Farm, was Shannon Lilley’s mount for the 2011 Pan Am Games in Guadalajara, after which Michael Pollard competed him through the three-star level.
For most of their dressage test, Alexandra’s face was a picture of concentration. But when the pair began their final 10-meter half circle onto the centerline, a big grin crept onto her face as it sunk in that they’d nailed it.
“He was absolutely perfect,” she says. “That was definitely one of our best tests to date. He’s been a bit of a challenge, I’ve had him for two years, and I feel like we’ve finally gotten to know each other more and figured it all out.
Alexandra and Mango are representing the mixed team of Area I, IV and VIII. This is their third trip to the NAYC — the pair finished 2nd here in the CCIJ1* and were 4th the year before that, when NAYC was held at Colorado Horse Park — and we wish them and all this year’s NAYC competitors the best of luck this weekend!
NAYC 2018 continues tomorrow with CCIJ1* dressage, followed by cross country Saturday and show jumping Sunday.
Ingrid Klimke is bringing all the love and support to CHIO Aachen! Discover how the SAP Spectator Judging app is bringing fans closer to the event. 🐎 #TheBestRun
CHIO Aachen is basically home turf for the one and only Ingrid Klimke, but that doesn’t mean she takes being there for granted. This year she’s especially busy, as she’s arrived with four horses in tow and is competing across three disciplines, including eventing with her stalwart partner SAP Hale Bob OLD in addition to fellow superstar Parmenides, who she’ll also compete in pure show jumping.
From the spending time with family, to the international competitors, to the shopping, to the technology that SAP brings to the competition — let Ingrid lead you on a little tour of the show grounds and tell you what makes Aachen so special.
Stay tuned for much more Aachen coverage as the week goes on from EN’s own Jenni Autry, who is live on the scene!
Wow EN, you guys sure do clean up nicely! Way to turn the jog strip into your own personal runway. From bold colors to fun braids to team spirit, you guys gave eventers a good look yesterday at The Event at Rebecca Farm’s first horse inspection where we got to see all the FEI, NAYC and USEA Classic Series competitors.
Check out the lineup for the next season of Rebecca Farm’s Next Top Model:
Kim Severson and Cooley Cross Border. Photo by Jenni Autry.
All 43 horses were accepted at the first horse inspection on a balmy afternoon here at CHIO Aachen in Germany. The ground jury of Martin Plewa (GER), Anne-Mette Binder (DEN) and Andrew Bennie (NZL) did not send a single horse to the holding box — smooth sailing for all pairs!
Aachen is not classified as a Nations Cup on the 2018 series calendar but is still running as a CICO3* team competition. There are 11 total nations represented in the field, with seven nations fielding teams for the CICO3*.
The U.S. team for Aachen is Will Coleman and OBOS O’Reilly, Buck Davidson and Carlevo, Lauren Kieffer and Landmark’s Monte Carlo, and Kim Severson and Cooley Cross Border.
Buck Davidson and Carlevo. Photo by Jenni Autry.
The Germans are the defending champions for both the individual and team competition at Aachen and typically dominate here on home soil. German riders have won eight of the 11 runnings of the CICO3* — two wins apiece for Frank Ostholt, Michael Jung and Ingrid Klimke, plus one win for Sandra Auffarth.
Despite La Biosthetique Sam FBW and Opgun Louvo being withdrawn this week — both due to different hoof issues — Germany still has a strong team led by defending winners Ingrid Klimke and SAP Hale Bob OLD. Julia Krajewski is also a threat to challenge for the top of the leaderboard with 2017 Luhmühlen CCI4* winner Samourai du Thot and this year’s Bramham CCI3* winner Chipmunk FRH.
Lauren Kieffer and Landmark’s Monte Carlo. Photo by Jenni Autry.
New Zealand’s Andrew Nicholson and Australia’s Chris Burton are the only non-German riders to have ever won the event, with Chris winning in back-to-back years in 2012 and 2013.
Chris rides Saumur winner Quality Purdey this year and has the chance to become the first rider in history to win Aachen three times. Hailed the “Speed King” by EquiRatings due to his penchant for beating the clock, Chris is especially speedy at Aachen, having caught the optimum time in four of his six runs here.
Julia Krajewski and Samourai du Thot. Photo by Jenni Autry.
In short, this Aachen field is absolutely packed with quality. We also have last year’s Burghley winners Oliver Townend and Ballaghmor Class for Team GB, one of only five pairs to make the time at Aachen last year; 2017 Adelaide winners Clarke Johnstone and Balmoral Sensation and 2017 Boekelo winners Tim Price and Cekatinka for New Zealand; reigning Dutch National Champions Tim Lips and Bayro; and last year’s Bramham CCI3* winners Yoshi Oiwa and Calle 44 for Japan. Click here to view the full entry list.
You’re definitely going to want to keep it locked on EN for what is sure to be a thrilling two days of competition here at Aachen. Dressage starts at 8:30 a.m./2:30 a.m. EST tomorrow, followed by show jumping at 5:45 a.m./11:45 a.m. EST. Cross country is at 10 a.m./4 a.m. EST on Saturday. You can watch all of the action live on ClipMyHorse.TV.
Dressage ride times for our American pairs are:
Lauren Kieffer and Landmark’s Monte Carlo: 9:10 a.m./3:10 a.m. EST
Buck Davidson and Carlevo: 10:53 a.m./4:53 a.m. EST
Will Coleman and OBOS O’Reilly: 1 p.m./7 a.m. EST
Kim Severson and Cooley Cross Border: 2:43 p.m./8:43 a.m. EST
Click here to view the full list of ride times. Keep scrolling for more photos from the first horse inspection, and don’t forget to check EN’s Instagram for bonus photos from #CHIOAachen. Go Eventing.
Kate Gillespie and Renegade Reno in the Twin Rivers CIC3* in 2009. Photo courtesy of the USEA.
Ten years ago, Kate Gillespie stormed around the CCI2* cross country track at Rebecca Farm on her way to a red ribbon finish aboard her beloved partner Renegade Reno. A year later she returned to tackle the CIC3,* their debut at the level. The pair’s skyrocket trajectory continued in 2010, when they were short-listed for the 2010 World Equestrian Games for Kate’s home country of South Africa.
Kate and Reno’s climb to the top of the sport was a testament to her hard-headed perseverance and belief in the tall, dark and handsome yet extremely opinionated horse. She bought Reno despite his renowned skill-set of bucking, biting, rearing and kicking, and in the early days he was prone to hitting the eject button on her with abandon. But Kate, a tough cookie herself, stuck it out and their hard work paid off.
“He’s pretty feisty, but that’s what makes the good ones,” Kate told a reporter after winning the Twin Rivers CIC1* in 2007.
Takes one to know one, Kate.
Kate Gillespie and Renegade Reno in the Twin Rivers CIC3* in 2009. Photo courtesy of the USEA.
Sadly, the equestrian community lost Kate earlier this summer. A warrior until the end, she kicked on bravely and quietly in the years following a debilitating riding accident in 2012 while working for Steffen and Shannon Peters, whose world-class dressage operation she ran for 15 years.
Those whose lives she touched are quick to point out that beneath her force-of-nature personality, she had a tender and giving yet vulnerable heart.
“Kate was a trainer, friend, sister, daughter, aunt, confidant, a shoulder you could lean on, a fire breathing dragon, and tough chick through and through,” reflects Tamie Smith of Next Level Eventing, for whom Kate worked in recent years. “But what she was deep down was a chronic pain sufferer. So many people all over are suffering from similar situations.”
“She was someone that if you needed anything she would drop everything to be there,” Tamie says.
Photo via Kate Gillespie’s Facebook.
Bunnie Sexton says Kate was hugely influential to her own riding career, as a friend and competitor at the upper levels who had her share of riding with injuries.
“When I felt like I couldn’t do it, Kate had a tough but loving way of telling me to buck up,” she says. “She had such a talent, and event while she was dealing with much more serious limitations she got me through the last few months of fear and pain with my dual knee replacements. She made a huge imprint on my life in what seems like such a short time. And although I admired her riding and talent for teaching tremendously, it was her compassion and middle-of-the-night ‘text me if you are struggling’ huge heart that I will miss so much, and always be grateful for.”
Kate’s friends and supporters will be wearing South African ribbon at Rebecca Farm to honor Kate’s memory. Pictured: Madison Tempkin and Dr. Hart in the CICOY2*. Photo by Leslie Wylie.
A community effort is now underway to commemorate Kate’s extraordinary life, including a new memorial jump to be built in her honor at Ken and Bunnie Sexton’s Shepherd Ranch in Santa Ynez, California. The jump, to include Beginner Novice through Prelim options, will be constructed with the guidance of course designer James Atkinson.
“We would be honored to have a jump at Shepherd Ranch that reflects Kate — intimidating at first glance but ultimately the jump that brings out the best in horse and rider,” Bunnie says.
“We wanted to honor her memory for what we all knew she was to each of us, and that was a kind and gentle soul deep down. I know it will be something she will be very proud of,” Tamie says.
Paypal donations for the jump can be made here — please reference the jump in your memo. Donors’ names will be added to the jump, as well as provided with a South African flag ribbon to wear at Rebecca Farm in Kate’s honor. Additionally, a memorial will be held on July 28 at 2 p.m. at Tucalota Creek Ranch in Temecula, California.
An event perpetually on my bucket list, Rebecca Farm is the ultimate destination event, with long hauls for almost everyone and vistas to make the drive worth it. The Broussards’ incredible support for the sport includes travel grants to offset the costs to get there — one of many things the family goes above and beyond for.
The Field
Rebecca Farm in the Flathead Valley. Photo by Chesna Klimek.
In three years of running, the Rebecca Farm CCI3* has averaged a completion rate of only 53.85%, compared to an average completion rate of 67.56% for all of the other North American CCI3* events over the same time period.
However, 24.68% of the finishers have made the time on cross country, compared to 18.44% for other North American CCI3* events.
No one has yet managed to lead the division from start to finish, and only one pair has ever finished on their dressage score. That pair was Kurt Martin and DeLux Z, winners of the inaugural running of the CCI3* in 2015.
Dressage Divas
Kristen Bond and Enough Already. Photo by Jenni Autry.
Frankie Thieriot Stutes and Chatwin have been throwing down on the flat all spring, with three consecutive scores over 70%, two of which were over 75%. If they maintain that trend, a spot in the lead should be a foregone conclusion.
Kristen Bond and Enough Already broke the 70% mark in their first outing at the level at Carolina this spring but have maintained right around 33 penalties in their two CIC3* starts.
In three starts for the horse at this level, Maya Black and Mowgli have bounced as high as a 35.3, but then rebounded to achieve a 30.6 in their most recent start. An average of 32.8 for the level would put them in good standing in the small division.
Cross Country Machines
Frankie Thieriot Stutes and Chatwin. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
Frankie Thieriot Stutes and Chatwin have also achieved quite the pace on cross country over the last two years, finishing an average of 1.4 seconds inside the optimum time. In their only CCI3* start, they finished only two seconds over optimum.
In four clear rounds at the CCI3* level, Ellen Doughty-Hume and Sir Oberon have made the time in three of them. However, the only venue at which a clear cross country round was not also inside the time for them was at Rebecca in 2016, where they finished with 14.0 time penalties. Overall, they average 2.4 time penalties for clear rounds at this level.
Sabrina Glaser and Rembrandt will be making their first CCI3* start this weekend, but in five starts at the Advanced/CIC3* level, they’ve never had a stop and have finished within 15 seconds of optimum in three of five runs.
Show Jumping Powerhouses
Caroline Martin and Islandwood Captain Jack. Photo by Jenni Autry.
Caroline Martin and Islandwood Captain Jack are the cream of the crop for show jumping this weekend, as this horse has yet to have a rail in five rounds at this level, including one with catch rider Leslie Law.
Ellen Doughty-Hume and Sir Oberon are another pair to look to for a good round, jumping clear in three of their five CCI3* completions and never having more than one rail in the other two.
PREDICTED WINNER: Frankie Thieriot Stutes and Chatwin
Frankie Thieriot Stutes and Chatwin. Photo by Shelby Allen.
I’m sooooo jealous of a) people in Montana and b) people at Aachen this weekend. Both of those places are definitely bucket list events for me. Quick shout out to my girl Kim Severson this weekend, Crossy is gonna win! That team is amazing and I can’t wait for them to get another taste of international victory. I’ll be stalking both competitions throughout the next four days, and probably live streaming on my phone while I hack out. #safetyfirst
Calling all volunteers! The Tryon Riding & Hunt Club Horse Trials is October 20-21 at FENCE and they need lots of volunteers! It will be their 43rd consecutive year, and last year the reviews from both competitors and volunteers through the USEA were outstanding, so this year should be no different. You can sign up online. [Volunteer for TRHC HT]
Wearing green for Jonty this weekend but forgot to pack something to use as an accessory? Don’t worry, Lauren Snider has you covered at Penny Oaks. Just stop by stall E1 this weekend to grab a ribbon or a pin so you can #weargreenforJonty and support him as he recovers in the hospital.
Three star action is soon to be underway at Rebecca Farm. With 11 horses in the CIC3* and 12 in the CCI3*, it’s a mix of experienced 4* combinations as well as 4* first timers. The Adequan USEA Gold Cup CIC3* dressage kicks off Friday at 1:45 p.m. (MST) and the CCI3* immediately follows at 3:50 p.m. (MST). [Montana Three Star Action]
Chris Talley and stallion supermodel Sandro’s Star, hopeful future baby-daddy of my superpony mare Princess! Many thanks to Sandro and his team for taking the time between Great Meadow and Rebecca Farm to help knock her up, fingers crossed! Photo by Leslie Wylie.
The sun was shining down on the Event at Rebecca Farm today as the FEI, NAYC and USEA Classic Series divisions took to the runway for the first horse inspection. It’s absolutely breathtaking out here — green grass stretching for miles, dramatic blue peaks on the horizon, and a warm, hair-tussling breeze.
Looking easy-breezy-beautiful out there, competitors! We’ve on the front end of a long weekend in eventing paradise … what’s not to smile about, really?
Helen Bouscaren and Ebay. Photo by Leslie Wylie.
In addition to CCI3*, CIC3*, CCI2* and CCI1* FEI divisions, Rebecca Farm is hosting NAYC eventing as well as Novice and Training Three-Days, both of which attracted dozens of entries. The first horse inspection took the better part of the day, starting at 10 a.m. and wrapping late in the afternoon, a testament to the success of this destination event.
Both the three-star divisions are compact — the CIC3* has 11 entries, and the CCI3* has 12 — but mighty, a fun mix of experienced pathfinders and a few making their debut at the level. They hail from both coasts; you can review the list 2018 Rebecca Farm Travel Grant recipients here.
The FEI divisions were presented before the Ground Jury of Christina Klingspor, Jane Hamlin and Peter Gray. One CCI3* pair, Ellen Doughty-Hume and Sir Oberon, was held but passed upon re-inspection. EN’s in-house fortune teller Maggie Deatrick has used some combination of calculator and crystal ball to deduce a watch-list of CCI3* pairs with an eye on the win — we’ll be sharing those “By the Number” predictions first thing tomorrow.
A few photos from the CIC3*/CCI3* horse inspection:
Frankie Thieriot Stutes and Chatwin. Photo by Leslie Wylie.
Sabrina Glaser and Rembrandt. Photo by Leslie Wylie.
Maya Black and Mowgli. Photo by Leslie Wylie.
Jenn McFall and High Times. Photo by Leslie Wylie.
Kim Liddell and Eye of the Storm. Photo by Leslie Wylie.
Hawley Bennett-Awad and Jollybo. Photo by Leslie Wylie.
Alexis Helffrich and London Town. Photo by Leslie Wylie.
Tamie Smith and Fleeceworks Royal. Photo by Leslie Wylie.
Kristen Bond and Enough Already. Photo by Leslie Wylie.
Forty-four out of 45 NAYC entries were green-lighted by the Ground Jury of Jo Young, Robert Stevenson and Judy Hancock to proceed to dressage. Two horses, Annah Yoder’s Ern More Cash (Area V) in the CCIJ1* and Sophie Tice’s Mojo (Area VI) in the CICOY2*, were sent to the hold box. Mojo was accepted upon re-inspection but Ern More Cash was sadly not accepted — bad luck, Annah. The three-star had my camera lens’ attention today, but I promise the NAYC competitors a full jog photo gallery on Sunday!
Andrea Baxter and Indy 500 were among several competitors sporting a Halt Canter at X quarter mark. Photo by Leslie Wylie.
Novice and Training horse trial division dressage is already on the books, with Classic Three-Day and NAYC dressage taking to the sandbox tomorrow and dressage for the two- and three-star FEI divisions to follow on Friday. With so many divisions running simultaneously, it’s a challenge to keep up with everything that is going on, but you know EN is on the case!
Dubbed the “Disney World of Cross Country Courses,” The Event at Rebecca Farm is arguably one of the most beautiful eventing venues we have in this country. From the big sky backdrop to the thoughtful fence construction, these courses have a whimsical feel unique to Rebecca Farm. Take a spin around this eventer’s paradise with special behind-the-scenes insight from course designer Ian Stark.
