Phillip Dutton and Denim. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.
US Equestrian is pleased to announce seven-time Olympian Phillip Dutton has been appointed the USEF Eventing Development Program Advisor. Dutton will join in the advisory role under the continued leadership of USEF Eventing High Performance Manager and Chef d’Equipe Leslie Law, and report to US Equestrian’s Managing Director of Eventing, Amber Braun. Dutton is set to begin the role this month.
Law, who previously held the position of USEF Development Coach for over a decade, is looking forward to Dutton’s added advisement in supporting the vision and performance strategy of the Development 25 and Development programs, as part of the USEF Eventing Pathway.
“The selection of Phillip in this new role carries a level of excitement and promise for an even brighter future for our Development and Development 25 programs. I believe with the combined experience of myself, Karyn, and Phillip, the U.S. will have an even stronger pipeline of combinations progressing up the levels. Consistency and excellence, both demonstrated and expected, are the qualities that will bring the U.S. to where we are aiming over the next two quadrennials,” said Leslie Law, USEF Eventing High Performance Manager and Chef d’Equipe.
“I’m really excited to begin as USEF Eventing Development Program Advisor. I think the U.S. has a big and bright future ahead, with some very talented up-and-coming athletes and horses. I’m looking forward to working with this group to help develop strong team combinations for our programs and country. While I still hope to contribute to the programs with my own riding career, this role offers a great opportunity to build on the success of the Development and Development 25 programs and give back to the next generation of eventing in the U.S.,” said Phillip Dutton.
One Big Thing: Nominate Your Heroes for the 2026 Horse & Hound Awards
Ros Canter, winner of the Professional Rider of the Year at last year’s Horse & Hound Awards. Photo by Phil Barker/Horse & Hound.
Horse & Hound has officially opened nominations for the 11th Annual Horse & Hound Awards, in partnership with NAF and Agria. The prestigious awards celebrate both world-class champions and the unsung heroes who form the backbone of the equestrian community.
Following the 2025 campaign in which some 114,500 public votes were cast, the 2026 event will culminate in a glittering ceremony at the Dallas Burston Polo Club in Warwickshire on 25 November. Around 300 guests — including World Championship athletes, industry leaders and grassroots champions — will gather for the BAFTA-style awards evening.
Previous winners include Ros Canter (Professional Rider of the Year), Jagerbomb (Dressage Horse of the Year), Rachel Proudley (Young Rider of the Year), Stoneleigh Showtime (Show Horse of the Year), and Jane Holderness-Roddam, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
“We’re so delighted to bring the awards back in 2026 and, as always, we thank our partners NAF and Agria, as well as all the individual category award sponsors,” said Horse & Hound Editor-in-Chief Sarah Jenkins.
“We’re always excited to receive your nominations — it’s great fun reading all your stories. The awards are so special because they celebrate the obvious stars of the year — winners and medallists — but also hidden heroes, from horses who make their owners’ lives better to people who make it possible for others to succeed or enjoy their horses.”
Eloise Chugg, UK sponsorship and events manager for NAF, shared: “We’re delighted to support the Horse & Hound Awards alongside Agria and to put our
name to the new Unsung Partnership category, celebrating the extraordinary bonds between horses and people at the heart of our community. Through everyday care, every challenge and every step forward, these partnerships remind us that sometimes, horses really are all you need.”
Vicki Wentworth, CEO of Agria UK, added: “Few events bring together and celebrate the equestrian community quite like the Horse & Hound Awards, which is why we’re so pleased to be returning as joint headline sponsor and presenting the Agria Horse of a Lifetime Award once again.
“Since the award was launched, we’ve been privileged to celebrate some truly remarkable horses, from Emma, the late Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved Fell pony, to last year’s winner, Hovis, whose story captured the hearts of horse lovers across the country. Yet for many owners, the most important horse in the world is simply the one that changed their life. That’s what this award is all about, recognising those once-in-a-lifetime horses whose impact is never forgotten.”
Nominations for the 2026 awards close at 5pm on 10 September and can be made at horseandhound.co.uk/awards. The shortlists for voting will be unveiled in Horse & Hound’s 8 October issue, with voting closing on 16 October. The official awards report will run in the 3 December issue.
Our friends at Noelle Floyd have brought us a 5-part series on the start-to-finish OTTB purchasing process — Episode 1 is all about building your team:
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Watch the intro to USEF’s new Horses Are Everything campaign:
TerraNova Equestrian Center is introducing a new immersive equestrian retreat designed for riders and horse enthusiasts who want to deepen their horsemanship while stepping away from the pace of everyday life. Led by professional trainer Tik Maynard, the 3.5-day experience will combine focused equestrian instruction with wellness, education and time to reconnect with horses in the peaceful surroundings of TerraNova, held December 3-6, 2026.
More than a traditional riding clinic, the retreat is designed around the idea that meaningful horsemanship requires time to learn, to listen, to reflect and to develop a deeper understanding between horse and human. Participants will have the opportunity to refine their skills and perspective while experiencing the benefits of stepping away from the demands of everyday life.
The equestrian program will include private and small-group riding, theory lessons, groundwork, liberty and other foundational horsemanship experiences. The intimate format allows participants to engage more deeply with the material and focus on developing a thoughtful, confident partnership with their horse.
“I’m hoping people have a paradigm shift in how they understand what motivates their horse, and how to communicate that while also learning. I would love everybody to go home with that ability to excel at what they enjoy while accelerating their horsemanship and their horse’s learning,” said Tik Maynard. “TerraNova is one of the most beautiful equestrian venues in the world, and we will have access to facilities for both the people and the horses, which will set everyone up for success and make learning fun.”
The experience extends beyond the arena. Participants will have opportunities to explore mindfulness and equine-assisted wellness, sports psychology and confidence, trail exploration and other curated experiences designed to complement their time with their horses.
The setting is an important part of the retreat. TerraNova Equestrian Center is surrounded by mature live oaks, wildlife and the natural tranquility of Myakka City. The property offers a rare environment where horses and people can slow down, spend time outdoors, and enjoy a sense of quiet and connection.
Evenings will provide time to gather and unwind, with thoughtfully planned meals and opportunities for conversation and community. Participants will stay in cabin-style lodging onsite, allowing the retreat experience to continue beyond scheduled programming.
“TerraNova has always been envisioned as a place where horses and people can feel at home, and this retreat is a natural extension of that vision. We wanted to create an experience that gives people the time and space to take a break and immerse themselves in their horsemanship and simply enjoy being with their horses. There is something very special about learning, connecting and unwinding in a place that feels peaceful, and we’re excited to share that experience with our guests,” said Hannah Herrig Ketelboeter, co-founder and co-CEO of TerraNova Enterprises.
The retreat will offer two participation options. The Full Riding Experience is $3,250 per person and includes riding, horse stabling, experiences, meals and single-occupancy cabin-style lodging. The Full Non-Riding Experience is $2,650 per person and includes all experiences, auditing of equestrian experiences, meals and single-occupancy cabin-style lodging.
With limited participation spots available, the retreat is designed to provide an intimate setting for learning, connection and restoration.
Experience Highlights
Horsemanship instruction with Tik
Private and small-group riding
Learning theory, groundwork and liberty
Equine-assisted mindfulness and wellness
Sports mindset and confidence
Trail exploration and curated nature experiences
Shared meals and evening gatherings
Cabin-style lodging and horse stabling for riding participants
Dates: December 3-6, 2026 Location: TerraNova Equestrian Center, Myakka City, Florida Full Riding Experience: $3,250 Full Non-Riding Experience: $2,650 Registration:https://pci.jotform.com/form/262293561705156
One Big Thing: USEA Foundation Grant Applications Open Now
Savannah Gwin plans to use the 2026 Amanda Pirie Warrington Grant during her three-month trip to the East Coast with Molly Duda’s 11-year-old gelding, De Facto. Photo by Tina Fitch Photography.
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for eight grants and scholarships supporting USEA members opened on Aug. 15. Completed applications must be submitted by Thursday, October 15.
The USEA Foundation administers a variety of grants and scholarships designed to help members pursue their goals throughout the sport of eventing. Opportunities are available for junior riders, developing athletes, adult riders, licensed officials, coaches, and members seeking additional training and educational experiences.
Applications will open for the following grants and scholarships:
This grant is intended to assist those riders who are struggling financially to compete their own horse(s) at the upper levels and who have passed beyond the funding available for juniors and young adults. Available to riders 26 years or older, this $5,000 grant is given each year to a recipients that wholly own their horse(s) and are currently competing at the Preliminary level or above.
Available to riders of all ages competing at CCI3* and 4* who have not yet represented the United States at the Olympics, World Equestrian Games or Pan American Games. The National Developing Rider Grant awards $15,000 to one rider at the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention and the International Developing Rider Grant awards $50,000 to one rider at the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention.
The Wilton Fair Fund allows up to $100,000 in grants to be given each year for a variety of educational opportunities for riders ages 29 and under who have not yet ridden on a senior team.
Established in memory of the late Richard Picken by his loved ones, the Richard Picken Memorial Grants from the Fund of the same name are established to fund the intensive training of riders aged 25 years and younger competing at the FEI CCI2* level or higher. Each year one applicant will be selected to receive this $5,000 grant.
The Essex Horse Trials Grant is available to a developing rider aged 25 and under who is competing successfully at CCI4*-S and above and who is working towards representing the U.S. in international team competition. The $10,000 grant is intended to assist the recipient develop the essential horsemanship skills required for a successful transition from the Young Rider ranks to the Senior Rider ranks. The grant may be used for expenses related to equestrian education, coaching, training, and competing.
Educational grants for licensed officials and coaches
In 2020, the Broussard family, through the Broussard Charitable Foundation Trust, awarded several educational grants to USEA members for three programs: Horsemanship Immersion Program, Instructors’ Certification Program, and Eventing Officials “r” Training Program. The Trust made a generous gift of $25,000 to the USEA Foundation to award deserving candidates ages 18 and older who are passionate about moving their commitment to the sport forward.
The USEA has established two educational scholarships in memory of the late Roger Haller and his wife Ann Haller. Designed to provide financial assistance to those licensed officials who are working towards promotion to the “R” license, the “S” license, or the FEI licenses. The Scholarship may be used to offset the costs involved in gaining the necessary education and practical experience required to attain promotion. The sport is in urgent need of well-trained and committed officials who can serve at the highest international levels of the sport.
The Full Moon Farm Eventing Foundation Fund provides grants for training and education in the sport of eventing for riders who face challenges accessing such training and education due to financial or social-economic circumstances, exclusion or difficulty due to race, nationality, gender or gender identification, sexual orientation, age or other barrier. This grant is aimed to help eventers at all levels of the sport to encourage riders to chase their goals and keep learning and developing as athletes.
Applications for each of these opportunities became available beginning August 15 and must be submitted no later than October 15. Interested members are encouraged to carefully review the individual eligibility requirements and application materials for each grant before submitting.
To learn more about the available grants and access the applications, visit the USEA Foundation Grant Applications page.
The USEA Foundation has established the TEAPRO Grant (Training and Education in the Art of Pace and Riding in the Open), which is available to organizers, trainers, education groups and others to support opportunities for riders and horses to practice galloping, trot sets, and other forms of riding in the open as well as learn about fitness and conditioning for both horse and rider. The aim is to further education in these skills and to support many of the sport’s stakeholders in doing so— riders, horses, trainers, organizers, coaches, clinicians, etc.
In 2020, the Broussard family, through the Broussard Charitable Foundation Trust, awarded several educational grants to USEA members for three programs: Horsemanship Immersion Program, Instructors’ Certification Program, and Eventing Officials “r” Training Program. The Trust made a generous gift of $25,000 to the USEA Foundation to award deserving candidates ages 18 and older who are passionate about moving their commitment to the sport forward.
About the USEA Foundation
The fundamental mission of the USEA Foundation is to protect and preserve the sport of eventing for future generations and to provide support for the core educational, safety, and equine welfare programs of the USEA. In addition, the Foundation administers educational grants for riders with the intent of preparing them to reach their goals. Learn more about the USEA Foundation at www.useafoundation.org.
First aid is always needed most when we have no supplies on hand, so this affordable and compact Curicyn Equine Triage Horse First Aid Kit can not only fit anywhere to be easily accessible, but has a little bit of everything you might need in an emergency. As the reviews say, get one for your trailer, one for your car, one for your tack trunk, one for the barn…
Training Tip of the Day
Missy Jo Hollingsworth shares wisdom on the building blocks for a great young horse program:
Horse & Country is bringing us a behind-the-scenes look at top riders’ facilities with their Behind The Stable Door series, and first up is a tour of Team GB member Gemma Stevens’ yard:
Harry Meade and Superstition en route to a top-15 finish at Defender Kentucky in April. Photo by Atalya Boytner.
We have a drawn order for the riders heading to Defender Burghley (September 3-6) in Stamford, England! As has been seemingly customary over the last few major five-stars, World #2 Harry Meade (GBR) will tee off first as a rider with multiple horses who gets put into the rotation first. It’ll be the 17-year-old Superstition who leads the way down centerline as well as out of the start box on cross country day.
There are a total of 56 horses in this year’s field – a slight downtick that’s to be expected on a World Championships year – and truthfully the competition is quite wide open with the absence of the likes of 2025 winner Lordships Graffalo, who just completed World Championships with a set of medals. British rider Sarah Bullimore has the top chances to win, according to the EquiRatings Prediction Centre.
We’ll see a couple of horses that were at the FEI Eventing World Championships: the USA’s Caroline Pamucku has drawn #53 with HSH Blake, re-routing after parting ways midway around cross country at Aachen last weekend. New Zealand’s Tim Price has also entered Falco, who finished 21st individually at Aachen, and will ride as #55 if he does go forward with the entry.
Jennie Brannigan and FE Lifestyle. Photo by Atalya Boytner.
For our North American contingent, here is the drawn order:
Robin Godel has retired his great campaigner Grandeur De Lully CH from eventing, following his top-25 finish for the Swiss team at the eventing World Championships in Aachen last week.
The 18-year-old has been an incredible stalwart of top-level sport, contesting seven senior championships since 2018 – the 2024 Olympics, the 2018, 2022, and 2026 World Championships, and the 2019, 2021, and 2023 Europeans. “I’m so lucky to have had him in my career and the same for the Swiss team,” said Robin. “I don’t think I will have another horse like that. He’s been so constant, he was never injured and anything, and was always clear on the cross-country.”
Robin rode Grandeur De Lully CH at the 2017 young rider Europeans, then he was his first senior championship horse. “Without him, I wouldn’t be here today,” said Robin on Sunday (16 August), meaning that Grandeur De Lully has been responsible for so much of his career as well as the fact he was riding him at the World Championships.
Another 18-year-old FEI retiree, Alice Casburn’s star home-bred eventer Topspin is “happy, healthy and enjoying life in his field” – and will be back in work this autumn to enjoy an active semi-retirement. The combination’s last event was the first under-25 World Championships (22-26 July), at which they were in the lead after the cross-country but Topspin was withdrawn before the final trot-up.
The pair grew up together; Alice was six years old when Topspin, a second-generation home-bred, was born and they climbed the eventing ladder as a team. Alice was just 19 years old when she contested her first five-star with the gelding, at Pau 2021, where they jumped double clear. That was the first of 10 five-star starts for the duo. “I never expected to do Pau in 2021, so I’m coming out with an open mind and anything is possible,” Alice told H&H in an interview at the end of that year.
The post below was written in Millstreet, when everything was still very raw. I planned on posting, but chickened out numerous times. But it’s important to be real and to acknowledge how much everyone’s support and concern has meant to me. I’m incredibly happy to say that Topspin and I are now in a very happy place After a thorough check once we got home, I’m so pleased to say he is happy, healthy and enjoying life in his field, and he’ll return to work in November. Our chapter is going to look slightly different from here, but I’m so excited that he gets the semi-retirement he deserves, with lots of showjumping and fun outings. Hickstead Eventers Grand Prix… consider this our application. Whilst we could return to eventing, we felt that whilst his brain isn’t ageing, his body is. He deserves a competitive life with fewer physical demands, and I’m genuinely excited about what we might experience together doing just that.
So, the original statement, when everything was still very raw…
Topspin gave me one of his best rounds to date on Saturday, putting us in gold medal position going into the showjumping. Knowing your team is relying on you, whilst knowing deep down that your partner isn’t feeling 100% after cross-country, is not a decision I took lightly. Topspin has been part of my life for 18 years, since I was six. He owes me nothing, I owe him everything. So he came home to friends and a field full of grass. Selfishly, I’m terrified. We’ve spent the past 10 years taking on the world and travelling to new places. I can’t remember a time when we weren’t preparing for our next adventure. Topspin, my partner in crime. Thank you for proving that fairytales aren’t just for storybooks, and that you can never dream big enough. I feel so unbelievably honoured to have been your chosen person, and your trust in me is a privilege I will always be grateful for. Neither of us was naturally brave. You never asked me to be fearless, and I never asked you to be either. But when we were together, you made me feel invincible, and that was enough to take us further than either of us could have imagined. This isn’t the end of our story. Just the start of a different chapter
EN wishes both of these great partners a happy and well-deserved retirement chapter, and thank them and their riders for their service as great representatives of the sport.
While this might hurt our feelings a bit… Martin Black explains in this Noelle Floyd episode why the pat you give after a good round is for you, and what the horse is asking for instead:
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While we were all cheering at Aachen, our equestrian friends were over in the neighboring sandboxes making their own history too:
Ryan Wood and Clooney R. Photo by Raphaelle Goulet for Eve-Lyne Ouellet Tremblay.
Ryan Wood (AUS) closed out a standout weekend at the Bromont CCI-S Horse Trials on Sunday, claiming victory in the Kingsleigh CCI4-S with Clooney R before taking both first and second place in the CCI3-S.
Wood and Clooney R entered Sunday’s cross-country in fourth place on 37.7. The pair jumped clear on cross-country, adding 14.0 time penalties to finish on 51.7 and move to the top of the Kingsleigh CCI4-S leaderboard.
Canada’s Colleen Loach and Chiaro Z Excalibur also finished on 51.7, after jumping clear and adding 14.8 time penalties to their dressage score. With the two combinations tied on their final scores, Wood and Clooney R claimed the victory by finishing closest to the optimum cross-country time.
Lauren Nicholson (USA) and Landmark Jungle’s Gold completed the Kingsleigh CCI4-S podium in third place on 54.4, jumping clear and adding 18.4 time penalties on cross-country.
“Very proud to come away from Bromont with wins in both the CCI4-S with Clooney, owned by Mary Perry, and the CCI3-S with Indy, owned by Mary Hazzard, and with Hicks, owned by Curran Simpson, finishing just behind in second,” said Wood. “All three horses have been with us since they were four or five-year-olds, which makes weeks like this especially rewarding. It’s exciting to see them continue to develop and deliver results at this level, and even more rewarding to share it with the owners who have believed in them from the beginning.”
Wood also credited Silva Martin and Sarah Dodge for their work with him and the horses on the dressage.
Ryan Wood and Woodstock Indy. Photo by Chelsea Spear Photography.
Wood’s weekend became even more impressive in the CCI3-S. Sitting ninth after show jumping, Woodstock Indy delivered one of the strongest cross-country performances of the division, jumping clear and adding just 0.4 time penalties to climb all the way to first place on a final score of 36.1.
Wood then secured second place aboard Hicks de Lyse, who also jumped clear on cross-country and added 10.0 time penalties to finish on 43.2, giving Wood the top two spots in the CCI3-S.
Ryan Wood and Hicks de Lyse. Photo by Chelsea Spear Photography.
But for Wood, the biggest highlight of the weekend happened outside the competition.
“But the highlight of the week might have been having our baby girl Annabelle at her first away show,” Wood said. “A big thank you to Lil and Grandma Jaq for making that possible, and to Greta and the whole team at home and all our sponsors for the hard work behind the scenes that makes weeks like this happen.”
“Lots to be excited about with these horses and what’s ahead.”
Presentation of the Kingsleigh cooler. From Left to right: Bob Wagner, Ryan Wood and Monique Van De Merwe. Photo by Joy & Life Photo.
The conclusion of Sunday’s cross-country brought the 2026 August Bromont CCI-S Horse Trials to a close after a weekend of international competition at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park.
Full results from August Bromont can be found here.
The biggest cruelty we as riders face is a heart horse taken before their time, so our thoughts and love are with Cassie Sanger today as she announced the loss of her beloved Fernhill Zoro this past weekend from a devastating pasture accident. Her partner since she was 16 years old, Zoro brought Cassie up to the heights of U25 Championships and Nations Cup podium finishes, through the Team USA U25 Emerging Athlete Program and European Development Tour, and several other worldwide accolades as one of the USA’s most elite young event riders — but at the end of the day, Cassie and Zoro had a truly beautiful partnership that we were grateful to have witnessed.
Of her partner after their first European Development Tour, Cassie said, “I’ve had many firsts riding Zoro, especially this year with our first Nations Cup, and I’m so thankful that I did it with him because he has become like a best friend to me.” Her mother, a strong supporter of Cassie’s career, also sang her deep appreciation for the horse that brought Cassie to great heights, saying, “They have had special chemistry from the start and I know enough to feel immense love for their partnership.”
Sending all our love to Cassie and her family and team.
We brought you a tip last week from our friends at KPP on judging when and when not to ride in the global heat waves we’re all experiencing — but what about our supplements? The last thing any of us want is to be that person who bought hundreds of dollars of supplements only to have them ruined from a few too many hours baking in the sun.
Whether in your car or on your porch post-delivery, Kentucky Performance Products has some tips for us all on how to keep our supplements safe and viable:
Training Tip of the Day
What better training than this? An extraordinary insight from Andrew Hoy cross country at Aachen — not only into his view of the 35,000 people lining the course, but also into the fantastic partnership with his experienced horse Vassily de Lassos during their third World Championship completion together:
While many eyes were on this weekend’s FEI Eventing World Championships, plenty of other events were taking place all over the country and it’s time to give these riders their due!
Here’s a look at who won what over a busy weekend of eventing. Congratulations to our Unofficial Low Score winners this week, Madeline Backus and Highland Willow, who won their Starter division at The Event at Archer in Wyoming on a score of 19.1.
Open Intermediate: Brooke Lacy and Dartagnon (82.8)
Open Preliminary: Amber Birtcil and Prince of Oolde (27.0)
Open Modified: Allison Sparks and O’Douglas (34.3)
Jr. Open Training: Anna Patinkin and Falkor CCSH (40.9)
Sr. Open Training A: Amber Birtcil and Rivale T. (32.1)
Sr. Open Training B: Andrew Nielsen and LC O’Finnegan (32.1)
Jr. Open Novice: Gage Schaefer and Grazie Daisy (31.5)
Sr. Open Novice A: Amber Birtcil and Red-Rag VDL (22.4)
Sr. Open Novice B: Colette Jantze and Macallan M (28.8)
Sr. Open Novice C: Paula Sweeney and Indio BMW (30.9)
Jr. Open Beginner Novice: Ellie Wendell and Exactleigh (31.3)
Sr. Open Beginner Novice A: Erin Grandia and Winter Reign (30.6)
Sr. Open Beginner Novice B: Brandy Turcotte and Victory Gallop (27.8)
Sr. Open Beginner Novice C: Bryce Meeker and Ruckus MFF (30.0)
Jr. Open Starter: Kara Reed and Ain’t No Other (38.1)
Sr. Open Starter A: Karen Moss and Deadwood Sage (29.1)
Sr. Open Starter B: Constance White and Gunnie (28.1)
Open Preliminary: Randy Lander and Snerdley (49.7)
Open Modified: Layna McLain and Ballinglen Champagne (32.0)
Open Training: Lynnea Hopkinson and Prince Eric (29.4)
Open Novice: Alexandra Jenkins and Peanut (30.9)
Training/Novice: Anna Cummings and Fernhill Colano (28.7)
Beginner Novice CT: Isabella Taylor and Alastor (38.1)
Novice/Beginner Novice: Lara Hunter and Canadian Blue (104.3)
Open Beginner Novice A: C’Dale Jore and A Mariner (28.4)
Open Beginner Novice B: Raven Rockwell and Fernhill Coastal Cowboy (27.2)
Starter A: Shelly Graham and Montague (25.6)
Starter B: Michael Graham and Cerulean ASH (30.9)
Starter C: Madeline Backus and Highland Willow (19.1)
Starter – Combined Test: Lauren DeMattia and Crazed (28.8)
Tadpole Junior: Micayla York and Dow Wow (34.1)
Tadpole Senior: Stephanie Brault and Ase (30.3)
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Open Modified: Holly Shine and Let The River Run (32.2)
Open Training: Katie Murphy and Grafik Opposition (51.8)
Training Rider: Lilliana Watson and Revenge Again (26.5)
Novice Rider: Hannah Blaszyk and Time Management (27.5)
Novice Rider Jr.: Kate Margaret Schumacher and The Treasury (49.0)
Open Novice: Amy Rodriguez and Gettin’ Ziggy Wit It (32.2)
Beginner Novice CT: Bella Moffe and Bene (34.1)
Beginner Novice Rider: Alex Carbonaro (30.6)
Beginner Novice Jr.: Carmen Defelice and Bazinga (28.2)
Open Beginner Novice A: Taylor Rund and Bayshore Beauty (32.7)
Open Beginner Novice B: Jackie Smith and Aria (27.9)
Open Starter: Mia Boglione and Galatea HU (26.8)
Starter CT: Annabel Hatch and Charismatic Cowboy (62.2)
Starter Rider: Brianna Hoyt and Toy Soldier (32.7)
Starter Rider Jr.: Aerilyn Johnson and Rainer (31.8)
Intermediate CT: Stephanie Sills and Salt (33.6)
Intermediate Saturday: Sara Schulman and Cooley Chromatic (38.6)
Open Preliminary Saturday: Brooke Burchianti and Cooley Space Grey (29.8)
Open Modified Sunday: Stephanie Sills and Valor (28.4)
Open Training Saturday: Isabelle Bosley and Bally England Dandy (31.8)
Training Rider Saturday: Silvio Pappalardo and Pure Biz (32.7)
Novice Rider Sunday: Lisa Hannan and Gustav (25.9)
Open Novice Sunday: Jessica Chappell and Midnight Storm (23.5)
Beginner Novice Rider Saturday A: Claire McMillan and RVR Coldstone (32.2)
Beginner Novice Rider Saturday B: Leslie Patton and Mr. Magoo (28.4)
Open Beginner Novice Saturday: Kristen Parris and Platinum Edition (25.3)
Starter Sunday: Sandra Schwinzer and Kontraband (29.4)
YEH 4-Year-Old: Kaitlin Clasing and Future Paradigm (75.750)
YEH 5-Year-Old: Gianna Fernandez and Rockefeller (77.850)
Advanced/Intermediate: Mary Bess Davis and Imperio Magic (36.0)
Intermediate/Preliminary: Elisa Wallace and Lissavorra Quality (31.1)
Intermediate Rider: Sherry Pound and Carnaby (35.2)
Open Intermediate: Kyle Carter and G Star Van De Klinkenberg (37.0)
Open Preliminary: Elisa Wallace and Belline Foody’s Out of the Blue (31.4)
Preliminary Horse: Declan Best and Sicario Hit DF (20.0)
Preliminary Rider: Jordan Duffett and Charlie il Postino (37.8)
Modified – Open: Maxine Preston and Wants To Be Cooley (25.5)
Modified – Rider: Addison Borton and Way Too Marvelous BSR (28.8)
Jr. Training: Emmeline Tinsley and RL Horus (41.5)
Open Training: Faith Wilkerson and She’s On Fire (30.6)
Sr. Training: Meghan Malloy and Corteo (27.9)
Training Horse: Cornelia Fletcher and Naomii (31.1)
Novice Horse: Callie Heroux and Allegro’s Last Castle (30.6)
Open Novice: Leila Saxe and FE Elegance (28.5)
Sr. Novice Rider: Erica Webb and Mr Panda (28.5)
Beginner Novice Rider: Alexander Giles and Primrose (27.2)
Open Beginner Novice: Courtney Lucas and Formidable (21.0)
Starter: Hillary Irwin and Bunnahowen Numero Cruise (26.3)
YEH 4-Year-Old: Elinor O’Neal and Quite Everglade (84.550)
YEH 5-Year-Old: Alexander O’Neal and Blue Hiello EFS (88.450)
Open Intermediate: Nikki Burns and Canvasback (54.2)
Open Preliminary: Lee Maher and Mister Chin (33.8)
Open Modified: Lula Carney and Excel Star Vero Amore (37.6)
Open Training: Ashlyn Hayworth and Hello Paradise (30.3)
Novice Rider: Abigail Beckman and By A Hundredth (36.2)
Open Novice: Emily Evans and Rockdale (22.9)
Beginner Novice Rider: Laura Chesler and Frosty Dancer (28.8)
Open Beginner Novice: Jennifer Williams Southworth and Bon Vivant DSF (23.4)
Open Starter Sr.: Nancy Rinn and Remington Steel (28.2)
Open Starter Jr.: Molly Nachtrieb and Buttercup (24.4)
What can’t we say about the incredible, unstoppable fischerChipmunk? What an achievement this World Championship win has been for the horse who now has two individual golds to his name as the reigning Olympic champion — to say nothing of Michael Jung now not only being the only event rider ever to win three individual Olympic gold medals, but also the only rider in eventing history to hold five individual golds between the Olympics & World Championships. This weekend certainly cements their place in history — and if this is Chipmunk’s championships swan song, what an amazingly special moment for both of them.
For a horse who’s only thrice been out of the top-10 at any FEI event he’s ever completed, this certainly is a lovely cherry on top. To reminisce, here are some more great recent moments in Chipmunk’s career as a world-wide winner.
Did you know Chipmunk’s only two 5*s have been Kentucky, where he won both? Here is the final phase of Mikki’s fourth and Chipmunk’s first win at the Kentucky CCI5* in 2022:
The pair’s winning round at the 2024 Paris Olympics…
… and the interview once back at home, where Michael affirms that Chipmunk knows he’s a very special horse:
All phases of the pair’s rides at the 2025 K3DE, where they not only broke the Kentucky record for lowest dressage score, but ended the horse’s second 5* with a second win:
And finally, the pole tap heard ’round the world that ended in a streak maintainer for this “championship golds only” legend, the 2026 home-soil win:
We rarely get to see the Eventing GOAT so emotional, but we’re so here for it. The biggest possible congratulations to this remarkable duo:
This training is for the human, not the horse! If 10 minutes of galloping cross country sounds utterly impossible to you, fret not — here’s how top racing jockeys exercise to get that core of steel:
Go Eventing
As always, we must stop and take a minute to acknowledge the #Supergrooms that keep our sport running — congratulations to each and every one that brought us the horses of Aachen 2026:
