Gillian Warner is bringing us along for the ride as she strikes out on her own to launch her business as a professional. You can catch up on the preceding columns from this series here.
Surrounding yourself with a network that pushes you to develop as a horse(wo)man ensures progress to being the best version of yourself possible.
Over my junior, young rider, and now my professional career, I have been so lucky to have countless coaches, trainers, mentors, and friends who support me, encourage my crazy ideas, challenge new ideas, push me to grow, and allow me to take risks. I’m surrounded by compassionate, driven, and hard working horsemen and women who inspire me in my own path.
Identifying role models in my life has been an important step for me, especially as I work to establish myself as a professional. Finding other horsemen and women that share similar values as I do has been instrumental in developing my training approach, philosophy, and outlook on my personal and professional careers.
Who qualifies as a role model for me is so broad. I find inspiration in the excitement my new beginner students bring to their lessons. I admire horsemen like Mark Rashid and Buck Brannaman for their consistent and thoughtful approach to horsemanship. As I mentioned in a previous article, Luke Gingerich’s open-mindedness spurs my own creativity to think outside of the box. Female business owners and entrepreneurs provide guidance and strength when I’m feeling uncertain of my next steps. My trainers, such as Ange Bean and Doug and Jess Payne, approach training in a way that prioritizes the horses’ welfare, bringing biomechanics and science into work that values feel and connection as well.
I have role models outside of the equine industry as well, found in my college professors’ critical thinking, my friends’ adventurous spirits, my parents’ and grandparents’ commitment, love, and hard work, and my sisters’ light and passion for everything she does.
My family is filled with role models that encourage me in my life-long learning process.
Pulling from the philosophies, approaches, and spirit of such a diverse group has allowed me to approach any situation as a student with curiosity that drives genuine questions, collaboration, and experimentation that might feel like a bold leap of faith, but instead leads to new opportunities and solutions.
By keeping this open-minded, creative, life-long-learner spirit in my work has encouraged me to continue connecting with new role models. Reaching out to strangers who are working hard, trying something new, passionate about what they do, and who share values has allowed me to connect with an ever expanding network that continues to push me to grow and change every day.
I’ve walked up to people registering voters on the street to thank them for their work and learn more about what motivates them. I’ve reached out to individuals on Instagram that have introduced me to something new, or have spurred my thinking. I’ve connected with trainers that share mutual friends about their work, and how we could support one another.
Inspiration can originate anywhere, and developing your network with role models that share your values, challenge your approach, stimulate your thinking, and support your growth can lead to opportunities, thoughts, and ideas you never could have previously imagined.
Photo courtesy of Cornerstone Therapeutic Equine Center.
Today in advance of Memorial Day, we’re shouting out programs such as Cornerstone Therapeutic Equine Center, a San Diego-area equine therapy program that was founded in 2007 as an equine therapy program serving children, youth and adults with physical, cognitive and emotional special needs. The program’s commitment to service members began in 2008 when Cornerstone was invited to participate in a pilot program designed to identify and address the needs of wounded, ill and injured military personnel.
With bases for the Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard within its boundaries, San Diego County has a large community of active-duty military and veterans. “In the early stages of the pilot program we learned that San Diego has one of the highest populations of wounded service members in the country,” explains Cornerstone founder Judy Beckett. “In addition, we found there is a tremendous need for alternative therapies that are non-clinical, non-pharmaceutical and non-psychiatric.”
While continuing to work with the broad population, the experiences and challenges of the military community became clear as distinct from those of civilians. In 2017, Cornerstone turned its focus exclusively to the military.
The remarkable results that emerged from ongoing research begun that year helped inspire Cornerstone’s focus.
These included:
· A 92% decrease in suicidal thoughts
· A 94% decrease in depression
· A 91% decrease in stress and anxiety among those participating in its equine assisted therapy.
“There are many programs in the area that do a great job with kids and others with special needs,” Judy explains. “We happen to be really good at the specialized services that benefit those with military-related PTSD.”
Certified by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, Cornerstone became the first equine therapy enterprise in San Diego County to stand up programs specifically for service members. “We felt we could best serve our country by serving them,” Judy explains.
PTSD, suicidal ideations, depression, anxiety, fear, survivor’s guilt, anger, paranoia and loss of a limb are a few of the conditions for which the Cornerstone team is trained to help its clients. Support for family members and care givers is also available, and frontline medical worker COVID fatigue was added to the roster of conditions addressed in 2020.
To learn more about Cornerstone Therapeutic Equine Center, click here. You can also read more about the program and its partnership with Haygain here.
One of my favorite parts of spending a few months in Ocala was the sheer number of schooling venues and opportunities that were available. Coming from the Midwest, where you worked your schedule around planned schoolings (all of the events in Missouri and Kansas are held on public park land, so you can’t just go and school at any time), it was a literal eventer’s paradise. But there are some odds and ends to take care of if you’re going to haul in to a venue to school. This helpful article from STRIDER on the USEA’s website is good to keep handy.
Badminton Horse Trials annually awards a “Farrier’s Prize” for the best-shod horse (honestly, this would be such an incredible thing to have at all events/major events) — Burghley also awards a Best-Shod Horse prize. This year, Welsh farrier Jim Blurton took home the prize for his work shoeing Oliver Townend’s Swallow Springs. Jim has won this award four times in its 25 years of running — the most of any other farrier. Dive into the full story and details on the farrier work at Badminton on Fran Jurga’s blog, The Hoof Blog.
Did you know that vitamin E supplementation of broodmares can help their foals build a stronger immune system? Research suggests that this process, done in late gestation and early lactation, can help the foal receive a higher number of antibodies. Learn more in this research blog from Kentucky Performance Products.
Watch This on H&C+: Your H&C+ membership gives you access not just to a plethora of live streams, but also a full library of educational and entertainment content. For example, OTTB owners out there might enjoy the Back to Basics episode centering on nutrition for Thoroughbreds.
Wednesday Video Break
#TIL (today I learned) that in Belgium, horses are used for shrimp fishing!
We commonly describe horses as the purveyors of wings. For 32-year-old Wren Blae Zimmerman, the horse also provides her with eyes.
When Wren was 17, she was diagnosed with Stargardt’s Macular Dystrophy, a rare genetic degenerative eye condition that renders her blind. After discovering horses via a therapeutic riding program, Wren knew she wanted to do more.
“Horses give me freedom from a disability,” Wren describes. “And I can do a lot on the horse that I can’t do by myself.”
Partnered with former grand prix jumper, Cassicasca or “Valentine”, Wren’s learned the ways of the show jumping ring with a few tweaks to her course walking technique. In a new arena, she’ll walk to divide the space into a grid using the outside, quarter-lines and half-lines. From there, she’ll walk to each jump with an aide, who helps point out landmarks and other jumps to create a “visual map” in Wren’s head. Then, they’ll draw the course onto a white board or sheet of paper, along with a description of the track written out.
“There’s all these different things that I’ve done to sort of make this stay in my mind so that when I actually go into the arena on my horse, I have a plan, I know exactly where everything is, and I know how to ride my course.”
Screenshot via US Equestrian.
“My hope is that what I’m doing will change the perception about what people with disabilities are capable of,” Wren says. “But also to push anyone to try horses. Your own strength comes, for the most part, from inside of you, so I think it’s important for people to believe in themselves and I think anyone can do anything they put their mind to.”
Wren is also involved with Para Show Jumping North America, which helps to recognize and grow this newer subset of para equestrian and welcome new riders into the program. You can follow Para Show Jumping on Instagram here.
Thibaut Vallette Lt Col and Qing du Briot ENE HN (FRA). Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
Lt. Col. Thibaut Vallette has formally retired his team Olympic gold medal partner, Qing du Briot (Éolien II – Henriette, by Étalon OR), following a decade-long partnership that spanned the globe and saw the pair named to every senior French team since 2015. The Selle Francias gelding is 18 this year.
“Thank you Qing for all these years shared, for this mutual trust and this beautiful complicity,” Thibault shared on social media (translated from French). “You will teach me a lot and you first can be proud of how far you have come. [Longtime groom Yann Devanne], who knows you so well, and I won’t be far. You will always be our heart horse.”
Thibaut Vallette Lt Col and Qing du Briot ENE HN (FRA). Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
Qing du Briot first made his mark on the international stage when he secured a podium finish — both an individual as well as a team bronze with Thibaut — at the 2015 European Championships at Blair Castle, his first time representing France in team competition. The gelding followed that up with a 13th individual finish at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, paired with a team gold medal. Thibault and Qing du Briot also helped secure team bronze for France at the 2018 World Equestrian Games at Tryon International.
The French team was set to reunite for the Tokyo Olympics last year, and Qing du Briot saw yet another selection to the senior team before a bone bruise was sustained the month before the Olympics, prompting the team to withdraw replace him with Karim Laghouag and Triton Fontaine.
Please join us in wishing Qing du Briot a very happy, comfortable, and well-deserved retirement!
Oliver Townend and Cooley Master Class. Photo by Shelby Allen.
World Number One Oliver Townend has announced the retirement of seventeen-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding Cooley Master Class (Ramiro B x The Swallow, by Master Imp), with whom he won the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event in both 2018 and 2019.
“Very emotional to announce the retirement of Cooley Master Class today. We bought him as a 4 year old and he has for the last 13 years been a fantastic competition partner but moreover a very dear friend,” wrote Oliver in a statement on his social media pages. “His competition highlights include back-to-back Kentucky 5* wins, 2nd at Maryland 5*, team silver at the European Championships and 16 international top 10 placings. He’s now 17 years old and although still fit and well, we’ve always said it’s important that he retires from competition on his own terms and we feel that the time has come.”
Oliver Townend and Cooley Master Class, winners of the 2019 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.
The gelding, who is owned by Angela Hislop, has been with Oliver throughout his international career, which began auspiciously in May of 2012 with a second-place finish in the CCI2*-L at Ireland’s now-defunct Tattersalls Three-Day Event. Bred by County Wicklow’s John Hagan, he began his early education in the showjumping ring, contesting four-year-old classes under the saddle of Ireland’s Cathal McMunn before spending his five-year-old season with Steven Smith. From there, he was sourced by Richard Sheane of Cooley Farm, who set about placing him with the right rider for the job ahead — and Sheane’s savviness in pairing him with Oliver would yield the Cooley empire its first five-star victory a handful of years later.
Oliver Townend and Cooley Master Class. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.
Though the gelding has been prolific in his career accomplishments, he’s done so with a remarkably limited number of runs: at seventeen, he retires with just 29 FEI starts under his belt, and would often come out for just a couple of major outings per year, as part of Oliver and his team’s ongoing efforts to manage a number of ‘niggles’. In those 29 starts, he notched up an impressive 15 top five finishes, with two wins at Kentucky, a second place finish at the inaugural Maryland CCI5* last year, and a team silver and individual ninth place at the 2019 European Championships among the highlights of his career.
Oliver Townend and Cooley Master Class. Photo by Abby Powell.
Now, Cooley will step back from competition and enjoy a ‘second career’ as a hacking mount.
“Cooley is a huge character and has always made sure to be a yard favourite, so he will retire to a hacking lifestyle where he’ll continue to be treated and looked after like the king he is,” says Oliver. “I could not be more grateful to have had the honour of partnering Cooley for all these years. He’s achieved more than we could have dreamt of and we’ve literally travelled the world together with memories that’ll last a lifetime! Huge thanks to Angela Hislop, who has co-owned him with me, and who’s just down the road from his retirement home to make sure he stays spoilt rotten! Thanks for everything Cooley, and happy retirement!”
Doug Payne and Vandiver. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.
If you’re lucky enough in life, a horse of a lifetime may cross your path and make all of your craziest ambitions come true. We, as many have, dedicate our life to developing talented horses with the goal of representing our country in international competition. In pursuit of dreams, you often have to make decisions that are incredibly difficult. Horses, for us, are a way of life, members of our family – but, for us, they’re also a business.
The foundation for our operation originated years ago. Just after my 5* debut on a great horse named Running Order, I received a call from his owner that he would be picked up the next day and was to be sold. I tried to pull every string I could, explore every option that I could conceive to keep him with us. In the end it was not meant to be — he left the next morning and, along with him, my dreams, so it seemed. At the time, David O’Connor told me that as difficult as it was in the moment it might be one of the best things to happen to me. In the long run, it looks like he may have been right all along.
Jess and I from that point forward were determined to never be in that position again. We started buying weanlings, the first of which was Quantum Leap, to have a pipeline of talent always developing. We also aggressively tried to bolster our group of horses and we try to own at least a portion of all competition horses. This way if one was to be sold, we would have decision making power and would have funds to attempt to fill the void.
When Running Order was sold, our next most senior partner was a wonderful Preliminary horse named Crown Talisman. A few short years after, and after a sixth place finish at the Saumur then-CCI4* we, along with our partners, made the difficult decision to sell him. As a family, we decided the benefit was worth the missed potential opportunity of the Rio Olympic Games. The sale of “Tali” has laid the foundation for today’s success. I wasn’t sure what horse, if any, would eventually step up to fill his shoes — but we were more motivated than ever to finally reach the top!
Doug Payne (USA) and Vandiver. Photo by Sally Spickard.
When I first met Vandiver, or “Quinn” as we call him, it was the year after Crown Talisman moved on from our program. Little did I know, it would be Vandiver who would put my name solidly on the map, so to speak. He was the unlikely horse for the job; he was sent to us to be sold potentially as a show jumper after a difficult first Kentucky for him. After working with him for a few weeks I felt something special. Long story short, Debi, Kevin, Jess and I entered into partnership and the ride begun!
Our first FEI event together was at Richland Park in 2015, where Quinn finished second in the 2* (what is now known as 3*). The next year was spent carefully racking up qualifying competitions en route back to the 5* level. A short time later we made it back to the 5* level together with a top 25 finish at Kentucky. I can’t go forward without mentioning that Quinn’s travel buddy, emotional support human and other soulmate Courtney joined our team a few months later that same year. Just about all conditioning and rehab as well as travel has been with Courtney. His success is due in large part to her love and dedication.
Read Courtney’s reflection on Vandiver’s career here.
We were lucky enough to travel the world as a team over the next few years, experiencing many successes and a few heartbreaking moments, mostly mistakes on my part, that limited our success. To be a top event horse, I believe the most critical qualities are heart and toughness. I’ve not met a horse with more of both.
Doug Payne and Vandiver. Photo by Shelby Allen.
Vandiver is one of, if not the, most genuine horses I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. As for toughness, from the time he joined our family he was weak in his right hind. We knew he had an injury early in his life that may limit his career at some point. We have a long standing principle that our horses health is paramount. After Kentucky in 2017 we thought that time might have arrived. Without any outward treatments left to try, we chose to give him one more chance and trusted Dr. Peroni at UGA, who coincidentally has operated on Crown Talisman’s stifle as well, to see if he could help Quinn. He found some cartilage damage that he was able to clean up and gave him his best shot to extend his comfortable, competitive life.
For the entire next year we rehabilitated him. Each day he became stronger, more comfortable and confident in his newly repaired stifle. I have to credit Courtney and her tireless rehab and hours and hours of walking that gave us the best of Quinn’s year that yet remained.
We’re into our seventh season together, and it’s one that’s spanned the globe and made my Olympic dreams a reality. I always knew he would tell me, in no uncertain terms, when he was ready to move on from top sport. Additionally, I would never forgive myself, especially after all he’s given, if I pushed him beyond comfort. And about a quarter of the way around cross country at Kentucky a couple weeks ago, I felt him tell me. He’d do it, he said, but it wasn’t as easy as it used to be.
It’s my genuine belief that horses do their jobs best when they are happy, comfortable, and confident, and prioritizing these things leads to more success. They communicate clearly with us, if we’re only willing and able to listen. It’s getting more rare to see horses consistently competing – and achieving competitive results – at the top levels of the sport for multiple seasons. Vandiver’s accomplishments from a longevity standpoint are incredible and no small testament to the care he gets from our team.
Doug Payne and Vandiver in Tokyo. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.
I could sit here and list off every win and accomplishment this horse has achieved, but honestly that isn’t what matters the most to me. I am certainly proud of what we accomplished, but even more important to me is that he is retiring from the top of the sport sound and happy. I can’t wait to see him out there teaching the next generation of riders what eventing is all about!
When the barn was quiet after all has settled out from Kentucky, I was lucky enough to let Quinn know that working with him has been the honor of my life, and he is a partner I will never forget. Words cannot begin to describe the emotions that come with knowing what he’s done for me and my family.
I will never forget finishing our show jumping round for the last time at Kentucky, having Brian O’Connor announce to the packed house that this was their last time to see Quinn on the biggest stage in this country. The standing ovation, the wave of appreciation for Quinn was overpowering. I’d like to think I’m not an emotional person, but that was too much for me. I’m a better horseman and a better rider because of Quinn, and to thank him seems insufficient.
To say it’s been an honor is a massive understatement, and the future looks bright as Quantum Leap seemed to sense the magnitude of the situation and stepped up to become USEF National Champion that weekend at Kentucky.
We are forever indebted to Vandiver: the moose, the man, the champion.
Though the subsequent announcement of SAP Hale Bob OLD‘s retirement comes as no surprise after his tendon injury at Pratoni, it’s still a huge moment for eventing — particularly as he’d have headed to Italy this September as one of the hot favourites to take a gold medal with Ingrid Klimke aboard. More importantly, though, he’s been such a cultural rallying point for fans of the sport, who’ve so enjoyed following his adventures with Ingrid and his team, and we’ll miss seeing his happy face out and about at events across Europe. We’ll be looking back at his career highlights this week but in the meantime, thank you, Bobby. You’ve been a real once-in-a-generation sort of horse.
Planning a trip out in the trailer to get some schooling in ahead of your next event? It doesn’t have to feel like a big deal, and you can absolutely keep the whole experience a low-pressure one — with a bit of planning ahead. [Get ready to rock and roll(tops)]
I happily embrace slob life at the barn – or at the very least, I’m terrified of colourful clothing, so I stick to my navy, tan, and black outfits. But a lot of the people who also keep their horses at my yard are a bit younger than me and absolutely committed to getting the latest matchy-matchy set – much to the detriment of their bank accounts, and often, their self-esteem if they feel like they aren’t keeping up with the trends. [Here’s why none of it actually matters]
In a groundbreaking idea I’m absolutely going to steal, Icelandic office workers are calling on the services of freelance horses to craft their out-of-office replies. Absolutely none of this makes any sense, and I’m pretty sure it’s a fever dream I’m having right now, but I’m very into it. [Hwldlfhjsdlr to you too, sir]
With the hottest months fast approaching — and the most intense segment of the season coming with them — do you know how to spot the signs of exhaustion in your horse? And perhaps more importantly, do you know how to tackle it when it happens? [Brush up on your knowledge]
Listen to This: Catch up with what’s been going on in this year’s US eventing season — plus updates on the road to Pratoni — with the latest USEA Podcast.
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Take a ride around Britain’s BE100 (Training) championship track at Badminton:
US Equestrian has announced the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for the CHIO Aachen CCIO4*-S at CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival in Aachen, Germany, from July 1-2, 2022. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Bobby Costello.
“It is important for the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team to participate in such prestigious events as Aachen,” said Costello. “This event provides a great opportunity for our program to compete on the world stage. Thank you to the athletes, owners, and sponsors for your commitment to representing the U.S. at this Nations Cup.”
The following combinations have been selected to represent the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team and are listed in alphabetical order.
2021 Aachen 4*-S winners Will Coleman (Gordonsville, Va.) and Off The Record, a 2009 Irish Sport Horse gelding owned by the Off the Record Syndicate
Chin Tonic HS, a 2012 Holsteiner gelding owned by Hyperion Stud, LLC, will be Coleman’s direct reserve horse.
Buck Davidson (Unionville, Pa.) and Carlevo, a 2007 Holsteiner gelding owned by Katherine O’Brien
Sydney Elliott (Bossier City, La.) and QC Diamantaire, a 2010 Oldenburg gelding owned by Carol Stephens
Meghan O’Donoghue (Round Hill, Va.) and Palm Crescent, a 2006 Thoroughbred gelding owned by Meghan O’Donoghue and William Duhring
Competition will begin on Friday, July 1, with the dressage and jumping phases, followed by the cross-country phase on Saturday, July 2.
Tilly Berendt will be on the ground at Aachen for EN and you’ll be sure to find the most comprehensive coverage from Germany right here on EN. Aachen will also be streamed live on ClipMyHorse.TV — and you won’t want to miss the full slate of equestrian competition starting June 24!
Let’s learn about something a little different on this fine Monday. We all know that many of our equestrian sports have evolved from the use of horses in daily-life over the course of history. From cavalry to farming to logging, horses have a hoof in the development of civilization as we know it. But have you ever heard of horses being used to go fishing?
Now you have. In this latest installment of the FEI’s RIDE video series, we meet a family who has kept the tradition of shrimp fishing using horses alive on the southwestern coast of Belgium for generations. While shrimp fishing draft horses might seem like a far cry from the event horses that we’re used to, we can always learn from appreciating other forms of equestrianism. After all, there are always commonalities when it comes to horsemanship and giving horses a job.
For example, one particularly relevant similarity between these fishermen and anyone looking to do right by their sport horses is their attention to the care of their horses in a way that supports their longevity and ability to comfortably do their job — whether it’s dragging a shrimp net or jumping big solid fences. Anyone with a love of horses and a passion for keeping a long-standing tradition alive can appreciate that.
It was a big, big weekend of spring eventing action! Congrats to all you blue ribbon winners out there. The honor of lowest finishing score in the country for this weekend goes to Mary Bess Davis & Monius, who won Open Novice B at Chattahoochee Hills on a score of 18.3 — well done!
Without further ado, let’s give some credit where credit is due.
Chattahoochee Hills H.T. / USEA Intercollegiate Championships (Fairburn, Ga.): [Website] [Results]
Advanced: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp & Cooley Quicksilver (31.8)
Intermediate: Waylon Roberts & OKE Ruby R (36.2)
Open Preliminary: Autumn Schweiss & Bamford CF (27.4)
Preliminary Rider: Katarina Midgley & Ditch (29.5)
Modified Rider: Breeana Robinette & Cape Kimberly (29.0)
Open Modified: Megan Loughnane & Lynton (30.8)
Open Training A: Sallie Johnson & Definitely Fernhill (24.6)
Open Training B: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp & Maybach (23.3)
Training Rider A: Annie DeWitt & Offshore Cooley (31.2)
Training Rider B: Cora Severs & Cuervo (25.0)
Novice Rider A: Stephanie Letarte & GarryNdruig Albie (28.7)
Novice Rider B: Claire Gamlin & Alohomora (28.6)
Open Novice A: Grace Montgomery & Fernhill Wonder (25.0)
Open Novice B: Mary Bess Davis & Monius (18.3)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Heidi Gyselinck & Bricktop JHF (30.3)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Becky Lawrence & Incendio (36.1)
Open Beginner Novice A: Melanie Smith & Ballynoecastle TD (22.7)
Open Beginner Novice B: Rachel Miles & Cooley Keystone (21.8)
Fair Hill International H.T. (Elkton, Md.): [Website] [Results]
Open Intermediate A: Katie Lichten & Yarrow (29.0)
Open Intermediate B: Boyd Martin & Fernhill Prezley (39.8)
Open Preliminary A: Jennifer Brannigan & FE Connory (24.2)
Open Preliminary B: Alexa Gartenberg & Frame Shamrock (25.5)
Preliminary Rider: Abby Dubrawski & Cobble Creek (34.0)
Open Training A: Lillian Heard & Bellines Quality Lady (24.4)
Open Training B: Rebecca Lee & The Dutch Master (25.8)
Training Rider: Christa Schmidt & Chakiris Star (25.8)
Novice Junior: Alden Wyatt & I’mhereallday (31.7)
Novice Rider: Curran Simpson & RF Cosmos (30.6)
Open Novice A: Alexa Lapp & FE Flint (25.8)
Open Novice B: Madison Hogan & Quintessential 39 (21.9)
Beginner Novice Junior: Lily Kratz & Hand In Hand (32.1)
Beginner Novice Rider: Gina Teresi & Match Right (30.3)
Open Beginner Novice A: Erin Kanara & Excel Star Future Hugo (32.1)
Open Beginner Novice B: K.C. Cowles & Charm City (25.3)
Hunt Club Farms H.T. (Berryville, Va.): [Website] [Results]
Open Preliminary: Jan Byyny & Beautiful Storm (29.0)
Preliminary Rider: Grace Mykityshyn & MTF Cooley Classic (26.5)
Modified A: Sydney Sturgill & Papa Pablo (36.3)
Modified B: Anna Gibson & Black Label (33.0)
Open Training A: Nicholas Beshear & One Plan (28.8)
Open Training B: Martin Douzant & Silver Ruby (27.4)
Training Rider A: Alexa Briscoe & Zempat (36.0)
Training Rider B: Olivia Devening & Maximus (26.2)
Novice Rider A: Christine Raymer & Dobby is a Free Elf (29.7)
Novice Rider B: Lance LeClair & Missy Clare (30.8)
Open Novice A: Erin Murphy & Monatrea Cooley On The Con (23.6)
Open Novice B: Mary Schwentker & Arrowbee (26.1)
Open Novice C: Nicholas Beshear & Rule of Thumb (27.6)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Bekah Bartley & Plain Brown Wrap (29.7)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Luba Abrams & Huey (28.1)
Beginner Novice Rider C: Amy Rixmann & Favarick (30.6)
Open Beginner Novice: Martin Douzant & BSF Frame Charleston (25.0)
Young Event Horse 4 Year Old: Katelyn Duda & Big Easy Empire (76.0)
Young Event Horse 5 Year Old: Stella Sunstein & Undercover Quality (79.3)
Starter A: Alana Clickner & Fauna (38.0)
Starter B: Margaret Kinsinger & Leap of Faith (39.0)
Otter Creek Spring H.T. (Wheeler, Wi.): [Website] [Results]
Intermediate/Preliminary: Todd Wulf & Kilcannon Max (68.0)
Junior Beginner Novice Rider: Adelyn Rinehart & Wexford Cruise (29.3)
Junior Novice Rider: Adelyn Rinehart & Dandelion Gryphon (30.3)
Junior Training Rider: Laney Widmer & Gretta Roze (38.5)
Open Beginner Novice: Marlene Nauta & Winston (29.1)
Open Novice: Olivia Caspers & Pendleton (25.8)
Open Preliminary: Emily Hedberg & Quasar (52.9)
Open Training: Todd Wulf & Kando (24.8)
Preliminary/Training: Sarah Coltrin & Madam Dragon (35.4)
Starter A: Megan Schmit & Ducky (28.8)
Starter B: Hannah Mead & WL Touch of the Hops (28.0)
Senior Beginner Novice Rider: Lianne Burgess & Marisol (29.7)
Senior Novice Rider: April Holden & Simon Says
Senior Training Rider: Kendel Torrel & ALL-INCLUSIVE (31.7)
Spring Gulch H.T. (Littleton, Co.): [Website] [Results]
Open Preliminary: Amy Bowers & Del Mar Belle (53.4)
Open Training: Rosie Smith & Seamus (25.6)
Open Novice A: Jesha Marcy-Quay & Albemarle (31.9)
Open Novice B: Anna Cummings & Charlie Fly (28.2)
Beginner Novice Rider: Jacquie Schoeggl & Stellaluna (29.1)
Open Beginner Novice A: Katie Kadlecek & Catapulta (35.3)
Open Beginner Novice B: Emmy Williams & Fortunate Rebel (26.8)
Introductory A: Wendy Williams & P.S. King of Hearts (42.1)
Introductory B: Jameson Cahill & Solsbury Hill (51.9)
