Classic Eventing Nation

New National Approval Process Launched for Innovative Frangible Device Designs

By on Apr 17, 2025 9:00 am -

Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

The U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF), in collaboration with the United States Eventing Association (USEA), has announced a new national review process for innovative frangible cross-country jump designs. This initiative aims to support and streamline the evaluation and potential use of novel frangible devices at the national level within the United States.

The new process allows for the evaluation of new frangible device concepts to determine whether they meet the minimum performance standards established by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). Notably, the national process will not require devices to comply with the mass production provisions included in the FEI standards, offering flexibility for unique and small-scale innovations.

This national-level process is designed to encourage domestic innovation by providing a pathway for designers, engineers, builders, and organizers to introduce and validate frangible technology suited to national competitions. Until now, approval was available only through the FEI for international use. This new structure will provide the possibility of a timely review and potential approval for use in U.S. national events.

“We look forward to the launch of this program. Minimizing the risk within the sport for athletes and horses is always a top priority for both organizations” said USEF Managing Director for Eventing Amber Braun.

Applications for frangible device review will be accepted through a submission link on the USEF website.

Rusty Lowe, USEA Vice President of Safety and USEA Board of Governors member at-large, has served as a liaison to the USEA BOG for all USEA safety committees and is looking forward to the advances that can be made in the United States through this new process.

“We’re excited about it because frangible technology is one of the biggest aspects of safety in our sport for cross-country,” he said. “Frangible technology has been proven in the United States and worldwide. It has been shown to reduce injuries and deaths in the sport. This is another way for us in the United States to work with new ideas, new innovations, and work to improve safety on cross-country.”

Members of the USEF/USEA National Frangible Device Review Committee will include:

Marc Grandia

​Marc Grandia is a seasoned eventing professional with a rich background in both competing and course design. He has competed through the four-star and Advanced levels of eventing, providing him with a deep understanding of the sport’s demands and intricacies. Grandia has designed for West Coast events, implementing significant changes to the cross-country courses, including the introduction of new fences and optimized tracks that leveraged the venue’s rolling terrain to enhance the complexity and educational value for competitors.

Grandia has served as a member of the USEA Cross-Country Safety Subcommittee since 2022, actively contributing to the evaluations of cross-country safety and was appointed as chair in 2024.

Dr. Kaitlin Spak, PhD, P.E.

Dr. Kaitlin Spak received her PhD from Virginia Tech in 2014 based on her work modeling the structural dynamics of space flight cables. Since then, she joined Exponent, an engineering and scientific consulting company, and she currently serves as their Office Director and Principal Engineer. She has a distinct interest in the work being conducted to identify new and innovative frangible designs as she is an avid equestrian and enjoyed eventing during years of membership in the United States Pony Club and intercollegiate equestrian sports.

In addition to competing in eventing, hunter/jumpers, and dressage, she has enjoyed polo, foxhunting, and barrel racing. She has been a member of the USEA Cross-Country Safety Subcommittee since 2017. She has been actively involved with evaluating cross-country safety, including frangible design over that period, to include experience in the field evaluating fence design and implementation. Through connections at Virginia Tech, she has led the USEA’s involvement in cross-country safety vest and helmet research with the university since its inception.

In 2024, she and her horse Hemingway competed at the GAIG/U.S. Dressage Federation Region 5 Dressage Championships in Colorado at second level and qualified for and competed at US Dressage Finals in Kentucky.

Tyson Rementer

Tyson Rementer has established himself as a leading course builder in the eventing community, continually enhancing the sport’s safety, complexity, and aesthetic appeal. Since 2003, he’s pursued course building full-time, contributing to numerous prestigious events including both U.S. five-star competitions. Rementer has collaborated with esteemed designers such as Derek di Grazia and Ian Stark, contributing to the development of world-class courses that challenge and inspire competitors as well as taking the initiative to lead the construction of over 100 new cross-country jumps at regional venues, ensuring national competitions are able to maintain hosting the eventing community.

Rementer has been a proactive advocate for integrating frangible technology into cross-country course design, emphasizing rider and horse safety. He works with course designers to find new and interesting ways to utilize the latest safety technology into different types of fences.

For more information about the national frangible device review process and to submit a design for evaluation, please visit: https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/Li9md8liXJA/us-eventing-national-frangible-device

Thursday News & Notes

By on Apr 17, 2025 12:01 am -

Want a chance to ride with the one and only Jonelle Price? Well, you’re in luck — the Olympic veteran for New Zealand is popping over to California after Kentucky to teach a clinic at Amber Birtcil’s Cellar Farm (Petaluma, CA). Spots are still available to ride and audit this clinic, which will take place May 1 and 2. If you’d like more information or to sign up, you can contact Amber Birtcil directly at 951-532-8757.

U.S. Weekend Preview

Ocala International Festival of Eventing (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Fair Hill International April CCI & H.T. (MD): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer]

Meadowcreek Park Spring Social Event (TX): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Sporting Days Farm April H.T. (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Full Moon Farm Spring Thing H.T. (MD): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

News & Reading

When Zoie Brogdon sat down to interview Donna Cheek, who became the first Black rider to represent the U.S. in international show jumping back in 1982, it became much more than a conversation. It was a moment of connection, legacy, and a powerful reminder of how representation shapes possibility. Donna’s story is one of grit, love for the sport, and the barriers that still remain. This beautifully written piece reflects on their shared experiences, the importance of visibility, and the generations they continue to inspire. Read the full story here.

A new national review process for frangible cross-country jump designs is now in place, thanks to a collaborative effort between USEF and USEA. The initiative aims to encourage domestic innovation by allowing for the evaluation of new frangible devices at the national level—without requiring mass production standards set by the FEI. The goal? Improve safety while providing more flexibility for unique and small-scale designs. Applications are now open via the USEF website. You can read more about this new initiative, which stands to make frangible technology more accessible and prevalent, here.

Horse & Hound took a closer look at the change of host venues for the LA28 equestrian events. News broke earlier this week that the LA28 organizers were allocating equestrian to Santa Anita Park, a racetrack located in Arcadia, CA, after originally proposing Galway Downs in Temecula, CA as the venue. You can read their story here. Of note: there has not yet been a formal confirmation of venue for para-equestrian.

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Who’s ready for next week?!

USEA Names Athletes for 2025 EA21 Regional Programs

By on Apr 16, 2025 9:00 am -

Caitlin O’Roark jumps at the East Coast I regional EA21 clinic. USEA/Lindsay Berreth photo

The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is delighted to announce the selection of athletes for the 2025 USEA Emerging Athlete U21 Program (EA21). Members of the USEA Young Rider program who are aged 21 and under are eligible to participate. The EA21 program aims to establish a pipeline for potential team riders by identifying and nurturing young talent, enhancing horsemanship and riding skills, and fostering consistency and improvement for the next generation of elite event riders.

Participants in the USEA EA21 Program will have the opportunity to learn from selected USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) coaches designated for each regional clinic by the EA21 Task Force, under the guidance of David O’Connor, the EA21 Director of Coaching. O’Connor will provide mentorship to the chosen ECP coaches and design a curriculum that culminates in a national camp he will coach in Ocala, Florida, from December 30, 2025, to January 3, 2026. The specific location of the national camp will be announced in the coming months, and national athletes will be selected from the summer regional clinics, with announcements made in the fall.

The USEA will assume responsibility for the costs associated with the regional clinic, including coaching and stabling fees, for all applicants who are accepted into the program. However, it is important to note that applicants will be accountable for their own travel and accommodation expenses. Further details regarding logistics and scheduling will be communicated by the USEA in collaboration with the on-site Young Rider Coordinators for each clinic.

The 2025 EA21 regional clinic venues, dates, and coaches are listed below, along with the athletes selected for each clinic:

*Athletes are listed in alphabetical order per clinic, and the wait lists appear in the order the athletes will be accepted should openings occur at each clinic.

Central Clinic | Chaps Equestrian Center (Bucyrus, Kansas), coached by Shannon Lilley | Tues-Wed, June 17-18, 2025:

  • Ava Davis
  • Sierra Fishell
  • Carter Jackson
  • Ella Munsat
  • Finley Powell
  • Shaena Putnam
  • Willow Schwartz
  • Sophia Street
  • Mia Volpentesta
  • Elle White
  • Abigail Williams
  • Brett Youssi

WAITLIST 1: Sylvia Byars
WAITLIST 2: Rayna Williams
WAITLIST 3: Olivia Pratt

East I Clinic | Morven Park International Equestrian Center (Leesburg, Virginia), coached by Bec Braitling | Tues-Wed, June 17-18, 2025:

  • Olivia Cannizzaro
  • Addison Hagan
  • Madison Haney
  • Carlin Keefe
  • Audrey Littlefield
  • Katherine Maroko
  • Caitlin O’Roark
  • Chloe Paddack
  • Eliza Quigley
  • Ella Spiers
  • Annabelle Sprague
  • Riley Zgrebnak

WAITLIST 1: Lyman Ordway
WAITLIST 2: Elle Stephenson
WAITLIST 3: Camila Saenz

East II Clinic | Stable View (Aiken, South Carolina), coached by Rebecca Brown | Tues-Wed, July 29-30, 2025:

  • Juliana Cassar
  • Anabelle Friend
  • Ella Hubert
  • Kasidy McMartin
  • Jillian Newman
  • Harper Padgett
  • Adelyn Rinehart
  • Rebecca Roth
  • Katelyn Smith
  • Devon Tresan
  • Hannah Willford
  • Taylor Wing

WAITLIST 1: Luciana Hackett
WAITLIST 2: Juliana Aulbach
WAITLIST 3: Jake Tessler

West I Clinic | Twin Rivers Ranch (Paso Robles, California), coached by Emily Mastervich | Tues-Wed, July 29-30, 2025:

  • Olivia Baca
  • Julia Beauchamp Crandon
  • Paige Beauchamp Crandon
  • Greylin Booth
  • Amanda Boyce
  • Lauren Crabtree
  • Jillian Mader
  • Gabriella Ringer
  • Kylie Scott
  • Emma Slocum
  • AnniePearl Stroud
  • Elsa Warble

WAITLIST 1: Camille Batoy
WAITLIST 2: Anya Ostrovsky
WAITLIST 3: Victoria Smith

West II Clinic | Aspen Farms (Yelm, Washington), coached by Jan Byyny | Tues-Wed, August 12-13, 2025:

  • Reese Blinks
  • Shruti Bona
  • Simone Clark
  • Lindsay Essex
  • Sophia Greenwood
  • Madyson Hsue
  • Alexis Johnson
  • Olivia Keye
  • Coco Ramkowsky
  • Caterina Ritson
  • Kendal Smith
  • Hanni Sreenan

WAITLIST 1: Brianna Rasmussen
WAITLIST 2: Annabelle Davis
WAITLIST 3: Natalie Barlow

“This program has really grown in popularity since its inception and the vast number of applicants exemplifies this,” stated EA21 Task Force founding member and coach, Rebecca Brown. “The EA21 Task Force and coaches are blown away each year with the quality of applicants; the selections are an intense process each year. If you did not get chosen to participate this year, keep applying! Just because you did not make it this year, doesn’t mean you aren’t a great candidate for the following year. We are watching you, rooting for you, and hoping to get you involved in the program in years to come!”

“As the EA21 Task Force Chair and an Area selector, it is extremely satisfying to read and watch a repeat candidate’s application,” said John Bourgoin. “Another year of growth and determination to improve gets our attention. The old adage ‘try and try again’ holds true. The application asks you to share a lot about yourselves, don’t try to make all of your videos show only the perfect stuff, we’d like to see a little bit of ‘grit’ when things aren’t perfect. The more times you try, the more chances you have to grant yourself the gift of success. Remember, repetition is a training and educational tool, not just for yourself but for your horse as well.”

About the USEA Emerging Athlete U21 Program (EA21)

The purpose of the USEA Emerging Athletes U21 Program (EA21) is to identify and provide consistent quality instruction to the next generation of elite event riders. The aim is to create a pipeline for potential team riders by identifying and developing young talent, improving horsemanship and riding skills, and training and improving skills and consistency.

The USEA Emerging Athletes U21 Program was launched in 2022 with a model of five summertime regional clinics taught by carefully selected USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) coaches, leading to a winter national camp consisting of selected Young Riders from the regional clinics. Athletes who are 21 years or younger, are current members of their USEA Young Rider Area program, and are established at the Training Level or higher, are eligible to apply for the EA21 program. Click here to learn more about the USEA EA21 Program.

The USEA would like to thank ARMA, Bates Saddles, Horse Illustrated, Kerrits, Mythic Landing Enterprises, PulseVet, Ride iQ, Schneiders Saddlery, Sidelines Magazine, WeRideTogether, and YETI for sponsoring the USEA Emerging Athletes U21 Program.

Wednesday News & Notes

By on Apr 16, 2025 12:01 am -

Have you been following this year’s Behind the Barn series ahead of Defender Kentucky? You definitely don’t want to miss out on some awesome (and at time hilarious) conversations between some of the riders we’ll be seeing next week and co-hosts Frankie Thieriot and Lynn Symansky. Check out the ever-popular Boyd Martin’s interview above, and see more from Behind the Barn here.

U.S. Weekend Preview

Ocala International Festival of Eventing (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Fair Hill International April CCI & H.T. (MD): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer]

Meadowcreek Park Spring Social Event (TX): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Sporting Days Farm April H.T. (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Full Moon Farm Spring Thing H.T. (MD): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

News & Reading

We are heartbroken to share the tragic news of 25-year-old rider and mother Katie Hacche, who passed away on April 12 following a fall in the warm-up arena at Little Mill Equestrian Centre in Wales. Despite the valiant efforts of first responders and emergency services, Katie could not be revived. Known as a kind and well-loved presence in the community, Katie had recently moved into a new home with her partner, Dan, and their 9-month-old son, Theo. A fundraiser has been launched to support Dan and Theo in the wake of this unimaginable loss. Little Mill Equestrian has pledged entry fees from the weekend’s event to the fund in Katie’s honor. Our deepest condolences go out to Katie’s family, friends, and all who knew her. Read more here.

The entry list for the 2025 MARS Badminton Horse Trials continues to evolve, with two exciting international additions: Ireland’s Patrick Whelan and Ikoon LAN and Austria’s Dr Harald Ambros with Vitorio Du Montet have both joined the roster of accepted entries. On the other side of the update, British riders Aaron Miller (KEC Deakon) and Emma Thomas (The Buzz Factor) have withdrawn from the competition, marking a shift in the home nation’s representation as the countdown to the big event continues. Read more updates here.

Southern California riders kicked off 2025 with a masterclass from two-time Olympic gold medalist Tom McEwen at Galway Downs. Known for his thoughtful, individualized coaching, McEwen encouraged riders to think critically with each ride—starting every session with the question, “What do you reckon?” Exercises focused on straightness, balance, and creating the ideal canter, with an emphasis on letting horses learn without micromanaging. From green horses to upper-level pairs, every rider left with a clearer understanding of their role—and their horse’s—on course. Read more on Practical Horseman here.

If you’re looking to add more softness, suppleness, and balance to your horse’s way of going, Relaxation Exercises for Horses: A Guide to Soft, Supple, and Light by Guillaume Henry is packed with thoughtful, classical approaches. The book breaks exercises into longitudinal (think transitions, halts, stretching, hills) and lateral (circles, leg-yield, shoulder-in, haunches-in) movements, each designed to help improve flexibility, engagement, and symmetry. Whether you’re schooling on the flat or looking to improve your jumping, these exercises can bring your horse’s body—and brain—into greater harmony. Read the full excerpt here.

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Go behind the curtain with what it takes to run a successful program with help from Ride iQ and Alex O’Neal:

https://www.youtube.com/live/E1Ygaq37Z64?si=YEUAkgbxPRyuiqoR

Santa Anita Park Confirmed as Venue for Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 Equestrian Events

By on Apr 15, 2025 12:58 pm -

Lara de Liedekerke-Meier (BEL) and Origi compete in Paris. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

Santa Anita Park, located in proximity to the Los Angeles city area, has been confirmed as the venue of the equestrian events of the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28).

“Santa Anita Park will be a spectacular venue for the LA28 Olympic equestrian events,” FEI President Ingmar De Vos said.

“The FEI has very fond memories of Santa Anita, which had hosted the equestrian events at the 1984 Olympic Games. The venue is set to offer a breathtaking stage for all the Olympic equestrian competitions and the proximity to LA City will undoubtedly attract many spectators to Santa Anita. We look forward to continuing our cooperation with LA28 to deliver spectacular equestrian events at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.”

“I would like to thank the FEI on behalf of the IOC for the active engagement in all the discussions regarding the venue,” IOC Sports Director Kit McConnell said. “We have created a strong partnership with the Organising Committee and the city of Los Angeles, which enjoys the full support of the local equestrian community.”

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“We have the utmost confidence in the LA2028 Organizing Committee, and we anticipate exceptional equestrian sport will take place at this special legacy venue from the 1984 Olympic Games. We are also extremely pleased that the IOC has confirmed the athlete quotas across the disciplines for 2028 and they remain unchanged from 2024,” said Bill Moroney, Chief Executive Officer of US Equestrian.

Santa Anita features an on-course veterinary clinic and has hosted some of the major Thoroughbred events in the USA including the Breeders Cup. The famous champion thoroughbred racehorse Seabiscuit won his last race at Santa Anita in 1940. The facility also hosts a CSI3* as well as a FEI Jumping World Cup™ Qualifier CSI5*-W, which this year will take place in November.

Santa Anita covers 130Ha (320 acres) and includes a 340m-long (1,100-foot) grandstand that seats 26,000 spectators. The track infield area, which resembles a park with picnic tables and large trees, can accommodate a crowd of 50,000. The Park has 61 barns that can house more than 2,000 horses.

The venue for the Para Equestrian events will be announced at a later date following the review and approval of the International Paralympic Committee Governing Board.

The LA28 Olympic Games will take place from 14 to 30 July 2028 whereas the Paralympics are scheduled from 15 to 27 August 2028.

Details on the LA28 Olympic equestrian events and quota places are available here.

Olympic Champion Christian Kukuk Tops Impressive Field of Show Jumping Athletes Set to Compete in Kentucky International CSI5*

By on Apr 15, 2025 11:55 am -

Olympic champion and World #3 Christian Kukuk (GER)

Olympic champion and World #3 Christian Kukuk (GER) tops an impressive field of show jumping athletes set to compete in the Kentucky International CSI5* presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. Entered to contest the courses designed by 2016 Olympic course designer Guilherme Jorge is an impressive list of athletes that includes 20 Olympians, top international stars from 12 countries and the three podium finishers from 2024.

The Kentucky International CSI5* is hosted as part of the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ (K3DE), April 23-27 at the Kentucky Horse Park. Produced by Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), a non-profit, charitable organization that supports the development of equestrian sports by staging sporting events at the highest level, the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian features one of only seven annual 5* three-day events in the world.

Last year’s top finishers: (l-r) Nayel Nassar of Egypt, Conor Swail of Ireland, and Charlotte Jacobs of the U.S.

Known as “The Best Weekend All Year,” the event annually attracts nearly 90,000 spectators who also enjoy extensive shopping, a variety of hospitality experiences and a wide array of demonstrations. In addition to the traditional CCI5*-L, K3DE also features the Cosequin® Lexington 4* and Kentucky International CSI5* presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. EEI is the only event organizer in the world to host both a CCI5*-L and CSI5* in the same week, and with Kukuk joining countryman Michael Jung, the 2024 Olympic champion in Eventing, this year’s K3DE features the reigning Olympic champions in both disciplines!

Introduced at the 2018 K3DE as a CSI3*, the Kentucky International CSI5* has annually taken place to the cheers of a packed stadium of fans. The show jumping event kicks off Wednesday morning, April 23, with the $35,000 1.45m Two-Phase. Thursday’s $75,000 1.50m Welcome Stake and Friday’s $35,000 1.45m Speed Cup will take place in the evenings after the conclusion of the K3DE’s dressage competition. The Kentucky International culminates with the featured $400,000 1.60m finale on Saturday evening after the event’s cross-country phase.

Battling Kukuk for top honors is a world-class field that includes two-time Kentucky champion and World #11 Conor Swail (IRL), who is entered with his 2024 winning mount Casturano. Among the other competitors are fellow 2024 podium finishers Nayel Nassar (EGY), who competed in the 2021 Olympic Games and took second place in 2024, and Charlotte Jacobs (USA), who finished third last year. Swail is also joined by fellow Irishmen Daniel Coyle (2024 Olympian and World #17), Shane Sweetnam (two-time Olympian and World #20) and Darragh Kenny (2021 Olympian and World #21).

2024 champions Conor Swail (IRL) and Casturano

Joining Jacobs from the star-studded U.S. contingent are two-time Olympic veteran and World #2 Kent Farrington; six-time Olympic veteran and World #10 McLain Ward; four-time Olympic veteran and World #18 Laura Kraut, who was recently inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame; World #28 Lillie Keenan, who rode on the U.S.’s World Championship team in 2022; 2000 Olympic veteran and Show Jumping Hall of Famer Margie Goldstein Engle; 2021 Olympic show jumping veteran Jessica Springsteen; and 2021 Olympic eventing veteran Doug Payne, who won the Defender/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Championship presented by MARS Equestrian in 2022.

Other world-class entries include 2021 Olympians Roberto Teran Tafur of Colombia and Patricio Pasquel of Mexico; 2024 Olympians Thaisa Erwin of Australia and Luis Fernando Larrazabal of Venezuela; two-time Olympian Katie Laurie of New Zealand; and three-time Olympian Tiffany Foster and four-time Olympian Mario Deslauriers, both of Canada. Three-time Olympic veteran and World #24 Daniel Bluman (ISR) will try to reclaim the title he won in 2023, competing alongside two-time Olympic veteran Ashlee Bond (ISR) and Donatello 141.

More information on the Kentucky International CSI5* can be found here.

Hard Work, Determination and (Imperio) Magic Turn Mary Bess Davis’ 5* Dreams into Reality

By on Apr 15, 2025 9:00 am -

Mary Bess Davis and Imperio Magic. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

Mary Bess Davis is one of several riders making a splashing CCI5* debut at the Defender Kentucky Three Day Event this month. She’ll be partnered with her own 11-year-old Anglo European gelding Imperio Magic to take on their biggest challenge yet.

Considering Mary Bess’ early life, it’s no surprise she’s ended up a professional rider. Daughter of FEI veterinarian Dr. Mike Sigman, she grew up on the family farm in Covington, GA, where she was around horses since she was a little girl.

“I’ve been around horses my whole life, but I really started learning about all the disciplines through Pony Club,” she said. “I started doing Pony Club and did a little bit of three day eventing, a little hunting, and then actually started vaulting. I stopped eventing after I was 14, and didn’t really ride that much after that—I just vaulted competitively until I was 19. My brother had evented growing up. That’s part of why I initially chose vaulting—I didn’t want to do what my brother did.”

She put horses on the back burner when she went to college at the University of Georgia, but got pulled back in by those family ties.

“My dad actually got me back into eventing because when my brother went to college, he quit riding. My dad started riding his horses to keep them in shape, and then he started eventing when he was 52,” she said. “My dad was like, ‘Hey, you should come go eventing with me,’ so we got a lower level horse and I just did it for fun with my dad.”

Mary Bess Davis and Imperio Magic at Boekelo. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

“My mom and dad bought me a Thoroughbred at the Novice level, and that little horse took me from Novice to Advanced,” she continued. “By that point, I think I was a senior in college. I started running a barn and just took off from there. I’ve never looked back. It all just kind of fell into place the way it was supposed to.”

Mary Bess’ business continued to boom, and she eventually relocated her program to the family farm in Covington. By 2008, Mary Bess had brought three other horses to the Advanced level and had been named to the USEF Developing Rider List. While she continued training horses and teaching students, the next decade of her life was focused on her family as she welcomed two sons with husband Mark Davis. Once the boys were school age, Mary Bess’ competitive aspirations reignited. She turned to her former coach, Canadian Mike Winter, for a horse shopping trip with the goal of bringing home two horses: one to sell and one to keep.

Mary Bess Davis and Imperio Magic. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

“Mike found McColl and said, ‘This is the horse.’ I hadn’t even sat on him, but Mike knew me and my type really well. He told me, ‘Just don’t sell him too quickly—I think this is the one you’re going to want to keep,’ she recalled. “We laugh about that now because after I saw him jump, I pretty much knew he wasn’t going anywhere. My husband is very understanding, so I actually kept both horses I bought—one for myself and McColl, who was meant to be an investment. The other went up to the three-star level, and McColl just kept going.”

It was that trip that gave the striking bay gelding his barn name, McColl, after the name of a pub where over a few drinks, Mary Bess was able to convince her husband to buy both horses. Once stateside, McColl (Cassander C x Khadijah Des Layettes, by Banboula du Thot) and Mary Bess clicked together like a puzzle, and he quickly brought her back to the four-star level after a ten hear hiatus.

“He’s always understood things—if I present it in a way he can understand, he’s in. He’s so brave. It was just easy. We had to be careful not to move him up too quickly. I got him when he was just turning six, and then he went to the Fair Hill three-star as a seven-year-old—he hadn’t done anything before that. So he basically went from Beginner Novice to the three-star at Fair Hill in a year. That just shows how incredible he is—how smart, how much he gets it, and how much he loves it. He kind of plays with it—he really thinks it’s fun,” she said.

McColl with his groom Courtney Lucas. Photo courtesy of Mary Bess Davis.

While he can be quirky in the warmup, in the barn he’s a complete “pet,” especially to Mary Bess’ groom Courtney Lucas.

“He’s so precious. He is a pet, through and through. He just loves everyone. He wants to be in everybody’s pocket in the barn—he’s just a love. So sensible, sweet, and kind,” she said. “[McColl and Courtney] are inseparable. I can’t say enough. She stares at him all the time, spends so much time making sure he’s just right. I’m very, very thankful. She loves him just as much as I do, which is so special. I always know she loves him just as much as I do, so it’s easy to have her take care of him.”

For most upper level competitors, getting to the five-star level is the ultimate goal, but Mary Bess is exceedingly realistic, so she turned her attention away from her highest aspirations, and instead focused on the experience of bringing along a talented horse. McColl blossomed in the sport with this mindset, quickly bounding from his first event to the Advanced level in just two years. In the last two seasons they’ve picked up two top-ten CCI4*-L finishes stateside and were 19th in their overseas debut at Military Boekelo CCIO4*-L last autumn.

“You know, getting a five-star horse is so hard—finding one, especially without a lot of funding. The goal was just to go back to the upper levels, be out there, enjoy it, have goals to work toward, and be competitive. That was pretty much it. This is just the icing on the cake. I’ve had three other horses qualified for [Kentucky] but I never got to go. That was never really the goal, even though it was always the dream. I never gave up on the dream, but I’m also, sadly, very realistic. So [with McColl], I really just took it easy and enjoyed the journey. It’s been such a gift—I didn’t expect it. Then with him, I started to think it might all be possible. But I never let myself get too excited, because you just never know.”

The Kentucky start box looms nearer and nearer, but life on the farm continues at its usual chaotic pace as she balances horses and family. Mary Bess sat down to talk with EN in a short window of time between getting home from Stable View–where she and McColl finished 7th in the 4*– traveling across the state for her son’s soccer game, and organizing an 8th birthday party two weeks before cross country day. All this made possible by her invauable support system.

Mary Bess with her sons, Grayson and Austin, and Karen O’Connor at the Kentucky 4*-S in 2024. Photo courtesy of Mary Bess.

“It’s wild. It’s all in every direction but thankfully, I have the best team ever so that I can be in different places and you know that [the horses] are all taken care of.  Natalie Barnes and Felipe Patiño take care of the barn when I’m away and Courtney travels with me. My mom lives right next-door and then my mother-in-law is right around the corner so anytime I leave she comes to help which is amazing. Everything is taken care of for me because I just have such great people in my life, which is just lucky,” she said.

The competition and riding goals are squared away, thanks to invaluable expertise she’s gotten from longtime coaches Karen O’Connor and Mike Winter, and now it’s time to put pen to paper, so to say, and get the weekend started.

“It’s all the emotions daily. He looks great, but of course, I want to check on him all the time. You go through every emotion—one minute you feel ready, the next you’re second-guessing everything. But I am excited. I’m trying to remember to be excited with everything else going on. Everything looks really good. He’s so confident and so fit right now, so I feel confident—at least as confident as I can, going into something I’ve never done.”

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Tuesday News & Notes from Kentucky Performance Products

By on Apr 15, 2025 12:01 am -

Some days, you’re the bug. Other days, you’re the windshield. Tamie Smith showed her sense of humor on social media this weekend after taking an untimely tumble into the water at Twin Rivers with Lillet 3 (both of them were unhurt!) on cross country. Eventers surely have a different perspective on life, don’t they? We’re here for it!

U.S. Events Opening Today

Equestrians Institute H.T. (WA); IEA Horse Trials (IN); The Spring Event at Archer (WY); Ocala Summer H.T. I (FL); GMHA June H.T. (VT); Poplar Place June H.T. (GA); MCTA H.T. at Shawan Downs (MD); Genesee Valley Riding & Driving Club Spring H.T. (NY)

U.S. Events Closing Today

Riga Meadow at Coole Park Combined Test (NY); The Event at Skyline (UT); Stable View Local Charities H.T. (SC); Waredaca H.T. (MD); Texas Rose Horse Park H.T. (TX); Windridge Farm Spring H.T. (NC)

News & Reading

Practice until you’re an artist,” says legendary horseman Bernie Traurig, who recently led a three-day workshop at Coker Farm in Bedford, NY, focused on the American forward riding system. Riders worked through fundamental transitions, shoulder control, and perfecting non-clashing aids—key ingredients to success across disciplines. Bernie’s message? Master the basics, think through every ride, and keep at it until polish becomes instinct. Read more on Practical Horseman here.

Hard work, talent, and a pair of special horses have launched Texas junior Mia Holstien into the eventing spotlight. With guidance from coach Rebecca Brown—and some seriously dedicated FaceTime lessons—Mia climbed the levels aboard her beloved OTTB DaVinci and now looks ahead with her new partner, FE Chiara Mia. Her goal? The EA21 program and, one day, the Olympics. Read more on Mia’s journey here.

From quirky turnout habits to top 5* finishes, Buck Davidson’s Sorocaima is equal parts workhorse and weirdo—in the best way. “Cam,” a 14-year-old OTTB, will make his fourth start at Defender Kentucky later this month, bringing with him a big forelock, a bigger heart, and a routine that includes pausing to admire a rock every. single. day. Read more about this fan-favorite Thoroughbred in the latest “Behind the Stall Door” on The Chronicle of the Horse here.

Burnham Market was a showcase for British Eventing’s youth talent, with Alice Gates and Elizabeth Barrett both turning heads. Alice and Shanbeg Pandora delivered the fastest cross-country time across all intermediate sections to win the OIu21, while Elizabeth topped the Young Riders in the CCI3*-S aboard Georgina W. With Bicton and Jardy on the horizon, both riders are firmly on the path toward major goals this season. Read more on a great weekend for the British youth program here.

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A Confidence-Boosting Event at the Twin Rivers Spring International

By on Apr 14, 2025 2:39 pm -

James Alliston and Karma in the CCI4*-S at the 2025 Twin Rivers Spring International. Photo: Ataya Boytner Photography

The Twin Rivers Spring International showed that there isn’t just one right answer when preparing your horse.

The CCI4*-S served as a qualifier in the US Equestrian Open of Eventing, but before the $200,000 finals at Morven in Virginia on October 9-12, seven of the 11 horses were competing in their final prep before the approximately 2,300-mile haul to Lexington for the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event in two weeks.

James Alliston swept four of the top-five placings, led by his Kentucky 5* hopeful Karma (Escudo II x Travita), as he went for speed on cross-country.

On the other hand, Bec Braitling chose to complete just part of the final phase of cross-country on Caravaggio II (Vangelis-S x Courtesan) before retiring—“just ran the top field to give him a little sprint and pulled up, so he’s ready to go,” she described.
Both riders were pleased with their plans as they look ahead to a return to Kentucky after both horses made their five-star debuts there last year.

Other highlights in the FEI levels included:
• Marc Grandia and the young 8-year-old Levino (Lint x R-Cora II) had a successful move-up to CCI3*-L and were the only pair at the level to finish on their dressage score.
• Erin Kellerhouse and Bon Vivant GWF (Banderas x Power Point) won the CCI3*-S, returning to glory at the level they won at the 2023 Twin Rivers Fall International.
• LS Crown Royal (Comte x Estefania) made his FEI debut with Jordan Linstedt a winning one in the CCI2*-L.
• Coco Chanel (Cascadello I x U-lotti), who competed up to two-star in Europe, won the CCI2*-S for her third win in three starts since partnering with Kaylawna Smith-Cook in the United States this year. They previously won at Training and in the CCI1*-S at events at Galway in Temecula, California.
• High Five DF (Herald 3 x Columbia BF), who has shown at Twin Rivers since Future Event Horse competitions as a yearling in 2018, won an FEI event for the first time with Jennifer McFall in the CCI1*-L.
• The 70 entries across the CCI4*-S, CCI3*-L, CCI3*-S, CCI2*-L, CCI2*-S, and CCI1*-L levels was a record for an FEI event held at Twin Rivers Ranch in Paso Robles, California.

Karma was champion in a CCI4*-S at Twin Rivers for the second time, having previously been victorious at the 2023 Twin Rivers Fall International. The 11-year-old bay Oldenburg mare that has represented the United States at Boekelo in the Netherlands and Aachen in Germany was the only horse to finish inside the optimum time on the four-star cross-country track designed by Morgan Rowsell. She added just 0.8 time penalties on William Robertson’s show jumping course to her dressage score of 36.4 for a finishing score of 37.2.

“It felt good,” Alliston said. “I was maybe a little rusty with her. I need to ride her a little better in two weeks, but she’s an awesome horse.”

James Alliston and Cora in the CCI4*-S at the 2025 Twin Rivers Spring International.
Photo: Liz Corkett for Atalya Boytner Photography

Alliston was also second with Cora (Commissario x La-Montana), the winner of the CCI4*-S at the 2024 Twin Rivers Fall International. Plus, he was third Irish Pop (Inliner x Norma Jean) in the horse’s four-star debut and fifth with his previous Kentucky five-star mount Paper Jam (Paparazzo x Reely Jamin).

“It was good to get them in the heat of battle and see what they look like,” Alliston said. “The faster you go, the harder it is, so just making sure I’m sharp and going at a competitive speed and the horses are used to that as well. It’s sort of a toss-up. Obviously, you don’t want to hurt them and take risks, but what I’ve done over the years is don’t go mad but go quick enough so that it’s a fitness run and equivalent to what you’re going to do in two weeks.”

The Twin Rivers Spring International was also the first event in almost two years for Nemesis (Novalis x Sara’s Muse) since the chestnut Canadian Warmblood gelding was the youngest horse in the Kentucky 5* field in 2023 at nine years old. He made his comeback at Intermediate after dealing with foot troubles from a digital flexor tendon.

“I’m excited,” Alliston said. “I wasn’t sure he’d ever return to the level, but now I’m a little bit more optimistic that he can have a future.”

After the weekend, Alliston has chosen Nemesis and Cora as his mounts for the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S.

“It was good to do that to narrow it down,” Alliston said. “For sure, Cora was looking good. Irish Pop is talented but green. Nemesis has had so long off, just making sure he’s sound enough to do it.”

The Twin Rivers Spring International was the first 4* of the season for Alliston’s growing stable of 4* and 5* horses, whereas Braitling had a full run and won the CCI4*-S with “Ernie” at Galway at the end of March.

“I ran Galway pretty quick, so for me, I thought two weeks, two weeks for back-to-back four-stars was probably too much,” Braitling said. “A little gallop before we left [for Kentucky on Tuesday] was needed, so that was my thought process.”

The Australian international rider who’s based at Twin Rivers Ranch was able to fine-tune Ernie’s dressage while balancing the perhaps-ironic challenge of showing him at home, saying, “He’s always going around looking at everything, like, ‘Why is that there?’”

Erin Kellerhouse and Bon Vivant GWF in the CCI3*-S at the 2025 Twin Rivers Spring International. Photo: Atalya Boytner Photography

“Overall his dressage is a lot better; it was definitely his best he’s done here,” Braitling said. “It’s always hard for him to show here, tension-wise. He’s always a little more excitable here. He always overreacts to everything at home, but other than that, he was really good.”

Tamie Smith used a similar strategy with Kynan (Envoy x Danieta) to prepare for the 4* in Kentucky and did an abbreviated cross-country after posting the top dressage score of 32.6 at the level and having a double-clear show jumping round.

“My plan was always to stop midway through, which is hard when you’re winning,” Smith said. “It’s always hard to stop, but producing that horse for the long game is super important. I’m really excited. It’s been a lot of work getting him to not be a big brute, but I think we got it all dialed in.”

Smith said she calls Kynan “Travis Kelce,” comparing the 10-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by the Kynan Syndicate to the Kansas City Chiefs’ all-pro tight end. “He felt like a million bucks, so I’m really excited,” Smith said. “I feel like he has a real solid chance of getting a top result [in Kentucky]. I feel like all three phases are really solid and coming together.”

In the CCI3*-S, Kellerhouse and Bon Vivant GWF finished on their dressage score of 29.0 and followed up on their win at Intermediate at the Twin Rivers Winter H.T. She and “Pierre” started competing together at Beginner Novice when the bay Oldenburg gelding was four years old in 2019.

“Last year was a bummer; it was just one of those seasons,” Kellerhouse said. “I never really had one like that, so I guess I was due. It actually does make everything a little sweeter when you rise up from the ashes a little bit.”

After what she described as “really consistent” dressage and how “he’s an easy horse to go fast on because he doesn’t pull at all” on Adri Doyal’s three-star cross-country course, Kellerhouse said her goals are the CCI3*-L at The Event at Rebecca Farm in Montana in July and the CCI3*-L at the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill in October.

Marc Grandia and Levino in the CCI3*-L at the 2025 Twin Rivers Spring International.
Photo: Atalya Boytner Photography

In the CCI3*-L, Marc Grandia and Levino took the next step in their journey that began when Levino made his USEA-recognized debut at Novice in 2022. Grandia credits Amber Birtcil for bringing the dark bay Holsteiner gelding to the United States and the Full Gallop Syndicate for their support over the past decade.

“He might be our fourth horse we’ve gone through,” Grandia said. “Each time we buy one and we find out what the horse is made of and what it wants to do. We’ve been able to upgrade as we go along.”

Grandia says Levino has been “quite a blast” as “he keeps checking off the boxes.” Levino has been particularly suited to the long FEI levels. He has made time on cross-country in each of his two longs, while not making time in any of his six shorts. He won Twin Rivers’ CCI3*-L on a dressage score of 31.7.

“It’s so nice to have this event for his development and be able to run around past eight minutes on cross country and develop their fitness and training,” Grandia said, noting that Twin Rivers hosts the only CCI3*-L in the spring west of the Mississippi. “The highlight is obviously coming through the end finishing on your dressage score. I’m really happy to have this event to produce our horses on the West Coast.”

Jennifer McFall and High Five DF winning the CCI1*-L. Photo: Elizabeth Ruiz for Atalya Boytner Photography

Jordan Linstedt and LS Crown Royal winning the CCI2*-L. Photo: Sally Spickard for Atalya Boytner Photography

The full list of winners from the 2025 Twin Rivers Spring International:

CCI4*-S: James Alliston and Karma (37.2)
CCI3*-L: Marc Grandia and Levino (31.7)
CCI3*-S: Erin Kellerhouse and Bon Vivant GWF (29.0)
CCI2*-L: Jordan Linstedt and LS Crown Royal (30.2)
CCI2*-S: Kaylawna Smith-Cook and Coco Chanel (30.9)
CCI1*-L: Jennifer McFall and High Five DF (31.3)
Open Intermediate: Tommy Greengard and That’s Me Z (28.6)
Open Preliminary: Tommy Greengard and MBF Google (26.8)
Preliminary Rider: Caterina Ritson and This Lad Is Gold (30.3)
Open Modified: Anna Weston Smith and Kinda B Dazzle (35.0)
Modified Rider: Sophie Stocks and Rosco (33.0)
Open Training: Tommy Greengard and EWSZ Java (28.9)
Sr. Training Rider: Teresa Harcourt and Csongor (26.1)
Jr. Training Rider: Salma Kuhlmann and Rayito de Sol SE (30.8)
Training Amateur: Lorilee Hanson and Mosaïque (28.6)
Training Horse: Amber Birtcil and Newton WW (25.0)
Open Novice: MaryBeth Young and Juliette (27.9)
Sr. Novice Rider: Lindsay Connors and Never Alone (24.8)
Jr. Novice Rider: Olivia Harris and Checker Can (30.6)
Novice Amateur: Valerie Ferraro and Whats That Sportsfield (30.6)
Novice Horse: Greylin Booth and Remonta Fiador (26.5)
Open Beginner Novice A: Chloe Smyth and King Kamehameha (26.8)
Open Beginner Novice B: Leah Yacoub Halperin and Come To Me (25.4)
Sr. Beginner Novice Rider: Annie Desmond and Little Elf (27.7)
Jr. Beginner Novice Rider: Lacey LoPiccolo and Paint Me a Picture (35.8)

Twin Rivers Spring International (CA): [Website] [Scores]

Weekend Winners: Twin Rivers, Longleaf Pine, FENCE, Unionville, & Spring Bay

By on Apr 14, 2025 12:30 pm -

How’s everyone recovering from a weekend full of Eventing? We’re jumping into our week celebrating our Weekend Winners, and the successful outings we saw at Twin Rivers, Longleaf Pine, FENCE, Unionville, and Spring Bay.

Congrats to all, with a special shout out to the winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award, Hannah Reeser and Little Ireland Illusion, who scored an impressive 18.3 in the Starter 1 division at Spring Bay!

Twin Rivers Spring International (CA): [Website][Scoring]

CCI 4*S: James Alliston and Karma (37.2)
CCI 3*L: Marc Grandia and Levino (31.7)
CCI 3*S: Erin Kellerhouse and Bon Vivant GWF (29.0)
CCI 2*L: Jordan Linstedt and LS Crown Royal (30.2)
CCI 2*S: Kaylawna Smith-Cook and Coco Chanel (30.9)
CCI 1*L: Jennifer McFall and High Five DF (31.3)
Open Intermediate: Tommy Greengard and That’s Me Z (28.6)
Preliminary Rider: Caterina Ritson and This Lad is Gold (30.3)
Open Preliminary: Tommy Greengard and MBF Google (26.8)
Modified Rider: Sophie Stocks and Rosco (33.0)
Open Modified: Anna Weston Smith and Kinda B Dazzle (35.0)
Junior Training Rider: Salma Kuhlmann and Rayito de Sol SE (30.8)
Senior Training Rider: Teresa Harcourt and Csongor (26.1)
Training Amateur: Lorilee Hanson and Mosaïque (28.6)
Open Training: Tommy Greengard and EWSZ Java (28.9)
Training Horse: Amber Birtcil and Newton WW (25.0)
Junior Novice Rider: Olivia Harris and Checker Can (30.6)
Senior Novice Rider: Lindsay Connors and Never Alone (24.8)
Novice Amateur: Valerie Ferraro and Whats That Sportsfield (30.6)
Open Novice: MaryBeth Young and Juliette (27.9)
Novice Horse: Greylin Booth and Remonta Fiador (26.5)
Junior Beginner Novice Rider: Lacey LoPiccolo and Paint Me a Picture (35.8)
Senior Beginner Novice Rider: Annie Desmond and Little Elf (27.7)
Open Beginner Novice A: Chloe Smyth and King Kamehameha (26.8)
Open Beginner Novice B: Leah Yacoub Halperin and Come To Me (25.4)

Longleaf Pine H.T. (NC): [Website][Scoring]

Advanced CT: Sydney Elliott and QC Diamantaire (32.3)
Intermediate CT: Ariel Grald and Adagio’s Nobility (30.2)
Open Preliminary: Will Faudree and Armandio (32.2)
Preliminary CT: Jasmine Hobart and Freedom Seven (36.3)
Preliminary Rider: Emily van Gemeren and Winter Carnival (39.4)
Modified Rider: Susanne McDaniel and Corelli WWW (25.0)
Open Modified: Will Faudree and Cooley All In (24.8)
Open Training: Morgan Booth and Cold Red Rum (23.6)
Training CT: Katherine Thornton and Carlingford Castle (40.6)
Training Rider: Ava Wehrs and Cisko A (34.0)
Novice CT: Jasmine Hobart and Dresden Green (33.1)
Novice Rider A: Shelbie Acevedo and Prologue (32.8)
Novice Rider B: Phyllis Hardgrove and Cooley Castle (29.7)
Novice Rider Junior: Peyton James and LH Peter Parker (25.0)
Open Novice: Susan Plumb and Bugsy Malone (24.5)
Beginner Novice CT: Leslie LaBraque and Tiarnan (38.8)
Beginner Novice Rider: Evan Harris and RREF Rubix (23.4)
Beginner Novice Rider Junior: Ava Brooke Bailey and On A Mission (28.7)
Open Beginner Novice: Daryl Kinney and Polareis Rose (28.1)
Starter: Alex Martini and Fiona (22.7)
Starter CT: Kimmy Cecere and CLF Zevas Mystery (31.5)
Starter Junior A: Eva Peterson and Best Bet (29.3)
Starter Junior B: Avalyn Spencer and Ridgetop Legend in Blue (31.0)
Green as Grass: Aislynne Kapatos and Ringo (36.6)

F.E.N.C.E. H.T. (SC): [Website][Scoring]

Open Preliminary: Lucienne Bellissimo and Easter Star (30.8)
Open Training: Helen Kaiser and Gemy (78.3)
Preliminary/Training: Andrea McAllister and Call Me Commander (58.2)
Training Rider: Rian Presel and Reddy Freddy (26.9)
Novice Rider: Stevens Moseley and SLE Ocean Ablaze (28.1)
Open Novice: Kylie Cahoon and Pine Top’s Penny Belline (24.7)
Training/Novice: Elizabeth Turner and US Warrior (28.6)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Katelyn Thomas and Call Me Waylon (23.2)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Ashley Monell and Bentley RFF (30.5)
Open Beginner Novice: Kristen Johnson and Mischief’s Ovation (27.9)
Introductory: Asher Quinn and Lizzy (34.7)
Starter A: Bastien Clemons and Mutual Express (37.3)
Starter B: Naia Dawson and Seeker (26.7)

Unionville H.T. (PA): [Website][Scoring]

Open Intermediate: Caitlin Reamy and El Patrone (53.2)
Open Preliminary: Ryan Wood and Hicks de Lyse (35.5)
Modified A: Jennie Brannigan and Escudo Silhouette (31.3)
Modified B: Daniel Clasing and Barbados OS (29.0)
Open Training: Phillip Dutton and Darwinn (29.2)
Training Rider: Elisabeth Tansey and Night Moves (31.4)
Novice Rider: Ashley Thorp and Dassett Olympus (26.9)
Open Novice: Kaitlin Clasing and Pamorkus BSW (32.8)
Open Beginner Novice: Shelby Russell and Cooley Baskin PC (24.5)
Starter: Brielle Rainsberg and Riley (25.3)

Spring Bay H.T. (KY): [Website][Scoring]

Preliminary/Modified: Marty Riney and George Alexander (29.3)
Modified Open: Anabelle Friend and Tater’CZalad (32.8)
Training Open: Jordan Crabo and Cooley Margarita (24.4)
Training Rider: Macy Hale and Dr. Hart (35.3)
Training/Novice: Kate Schmitz and Undaunted Rags (27.5)
Novice Open: Annabelle Sprague and Tullogher Vidimus (25.0)
Novice Rider 1: Louise Gillam and Wicked Worry (30.0)
Novice Rider 2: Maggie Hoover and He’s So Funny (26.9)
Novice Rider 3: Olivia Stone and Borlando Bo Regard (27.8)
Beginner Novice Open 1: Avery Derby and Mile HIgh (31.2)
Beginner Novice Open 2: Kennedy Daley and Bad Moon Rising (32.4)
Beginner Novice Rider 1: Courtni Bates and Zenith Diamond (22.9)
Beginner Novice Rider 2: Fischer Kepper and Quality Rox (27.4)
Starter 1: Hannah Reeser and Little Ireland Illusion (18.3)
Starter 2: Joshlyn Hernandez and Kynymont Indelibly Irish (23.7)
Starter 3: Gabbie Van Scoy and Cuernsey Z (30.0)
Tadpole 1: Nicole Taylor and Bourbon N’ Ice (29.7)
Tadpole 2: Azure Schloemer and Royal Lady (27.3)