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By on Apr 2, 2026 12:01 am -

One Big Thing: Self-Made Horse Award at Ocala International

Rachel Michelle Mulvey at the 2025 Ocala International, one of the Self-Made Horse Award Recipients. Photo courtesy of Rachel Michelle Mulvey.

The Ocala International is seeking donations for their Self-Made Horse Award, which provides cash prizes to each FEI division. The award began last year, when enough donations were collected to provide $500 prize checks per FEI division for a total of $2500. The requirement for eligibility is that a nominated competing rider must have also competed their entered horse at its first recognized competition ever (including international recognized events).

Those interested in contributing to this award’s prize fund can contact Betsy Ball at 662-617-3831 for further information. Those interested in signing up for consideration for the award can inquire with the show office once you have arrived at the event.

The Ocala International will run 1*-L through 3*-L and 4*-S, as well as Beginner Novice through Advanced, at the Florida Horse Park on April 16-19, 2026.

Major International Events This Weekend

Stable View Spring International & HT, CCI4*-S (SC, USA): [Website] [VIP Tickets] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Eventing Spring Carnival at Thoresby Park, CCI4*-S (GBR): [Website] [Tickets] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

US Events This Weekend

Rocking Horse Spring HT (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

CDCTA Spring HT (VA): [Website] [Entries] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Other Links and Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Equine veterinarian Dr. Erica Lacher breaks down what every horse owner should be looking for to keep their horse sound and happy, including 3 signs that your horse’s feet need attention:

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Come along with Tahlia Pursell on her Road to Adelaide and the 2026 Oceania Championships with Cavalor Equine Nutrition:

 

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Adelaide Equestrian Festival CCI5*, Oceania Championships Entries Live for 2026

By on Apr 1, 2026 9:00 am -

Jess Somerfield and Finch Farm Carpenteria compete at Adelaide in 2025. They’ll feature on the CCI5* entry list once more for 2026 Photo by Atalya Boytner.

Entries for the first CCI5* of the 2026 season are now live! This season opener will take place in Adelaide, located in South Australia.

EN took its first official trip to Adelaide in 2025 through the eyes and ears (and lens) of Atalya Boytner, and we’re pleased to share that Atalya will once more be traveling south (then turning straight around to come to Kentucky, bless her)! She’ll be working for EN as well as some other clients (we aren’t made of money here), and we’re also proud to announce that we’ll be working with the Adelaide press team to help increase the competition’s visibility throughout international equestrian media.

ANYWAY, on to the main attraction here, which is the 13-horse CCI5* roster that’s just dropped, as well as the full entries for the 2026 Oceania Championships. These Championships, held every two years and generally alternating host locations between New Zealand and Australia, will be run at the Horseland CCI4*-S level for Seniors and the Racing SA CCI3*-L level for U25 athletes.

Both the CCI5* and the Oceania Championships list are full of exciting combinations, and the 4*-S list is the largest this division has seen since it was added to the Festival line-up.

Photo by Atalya Boytner.

Featuring on the 5* entry list is World #2 U25 rider Oliver Barrett, making his debut at the level with two homebred horses in Sandhills Gem and Sandhills Briar. Oliver comes from a long family lineage of horsemen and women, and the Sandhills breeding program has flourished since its inception in the 1990s. Oliver already has a 4*-L win under his belt, earned with Sandhills Briar last year at the Sydney International Three-Day Event.

It’s also a 5* debut for Tara Rogers and Denison Park Smooth. Tara’s a professional rider who spent much of her educational years working for Stuart Tinney before striking out on her own.

We’ll see debuts at the level for two more horses: Shane Rose‘s up and comer Holy Moses, recent winner of the 4*-S at Canberra International (which overcame more than its own fair share of adversity to even run this year — more on that here), as well as Sam Woods‘ SS Eight Count, multiple-time winners at the 4* and 3*-L levels and have finished well at Adelaide in the 4*-S division twice.

Adelaide’s beautiful parklands play host to the first CCI5* of the season in April. Photo by Atalya Boytner.

Here’s a look at the full CCI5* entry list:

  • David Middleton and WEC In the Breeze
  • Andrew Cooper and Sharvalley Thunder
  • Oliver Barrett and Sandhills Gem
  • Oliver Barrett and Sandhills Briar
  • Madison Seivwright and Waitangi Pinterest
  • Yona Lloyd and Ballahowe Ayurvedic
  • Shane Rose and Holy Moses (5* Debut Horse)
  • Jess Somerfield and Finch Farm Carpentaria
  • Gemma O’leary and Arnage Porsche
  • Emma Mason and KPH Kingfisher
  • Samuel Jeffree and Santoro
  • Tara Rogers and Denison Park Smooth
  • Sam Woods and SS Eight Count (5* Debut Horse)

The 5* list is just a little smaller than last year, likely owing to the fact that some pairs that may have otherwise done the 5* are instead competing for the prestige of the Oceania Championships at the 4*-S level.

You can view the full Horseland CCI4*-S and Racing SA entry lists here.

The Adelaide Equestrian Festival takes place April 16-19. More information about this one-of-a-kind event can be found here.

Wednesday News & Notes

By on Apr 1, 2026 12:01 am -

One Big Thing: Retirement for British eventing legend Mary King

Mary King and Imperial Cavalier at the 2012 Olympic Games. Photo by Abby Gibbon.

After 46 years of eventing, the woman, the legend, and the icon Mary King has announced she’ll be officially hanging up her boots. Her remaining event horses will be passed on to daughter Emily King, while Mary will transition to full focusing on their breeding program and producing the next generation of young horses. Per Mary, “I can now go on holiday and not feel guilty about the horses I should be riding!!”

One of Great Britain’s most prolific riders, Mary has represented her country at numerous Olympic Games, World Championships, European Championships, and countless 5* events (after all, who else gets their own Nintendo game?) In 2001, she sustained a broken neck in a fall at home, but in a remarkable and memorable comeback, resiliently fought her way to recovery and returned to top-level competition within a year. In recognition of her outstanding contribution to equestrian sport, Mary was also appointed MBE in 2013.

We wish Mary the most well-deserved, peaceful retirement, and look forward to following Emily as she carries on her mother’s legacy.

Mary King and daughter Emily with their sights set on Tokyo 2020. Photo by Bob Atkins.

Mary King Career Highlights:

Olympic Games:

  • 1992 – Individual 9th
  • 1996 – Individual 12th
  • 2000 – Individual 7th
  • 2004 – Team Silver
  • 2008 – Team Bronze
  • 2012 – Team Silver, Individual 5th

World Equestrian Games:

  • 1994 – Team Gold, Individual 4th
  • 2006 – Team Silver
  • 2010 – Team Gold, Individual 6th

European Championships:

  • 1991 – Team Gold
  • 1995 – Team Gold, Individual Bronze
  • 1997 – Team Gold, Individual 4th
  • 2003 – Individual 5th
  • 2007 – Team Gold, Individual 2nd
  • 2011 – Team Bronze

British Open Championships:

  • 1990, 1991, 1996, 2007 – 1st
  • 1995, 1997 – 2nd
  • 2003 – 3rd

CCI5*s:

  • Badminton
    • 1989 – 2nd
    • 1990 – 3rd
    • 1992 – 1st
    • 1997 – 2nd
    • 2000 – 1st
    • 2003 – 4th
    • 2010 – 4th
    • 2011 – 3rd
  • Burghley
    • 1990 – 2nd & 4th
    • 1994 – 2nd & 4th
    • 1996 – 1st
    • 1997 – 4th
    • 1999 – 5th
    • 2001 – 4th
    • 2002 – 3rd
    • 2005 – 4th
    • 2008 – 3rd & 4th
    • 2010 – 5th
    • 2011 – 3rd
  • Kentucky
    • 2011 – 1st & 2nd (First rider to win Kentucky with a homebred horse)
  • Luhmühlen
    • 2009 – 4th
  • Pau
    • 2007 – 2nd
    • 2011 – 4th
  • 2011 HSBC FEI Classic Series Winner
  • 2011 World #1

Publications:

Major International Events This Weekend

Stable View Spring International & HT, CCI4*-S (SC, USA): [Website] [VIP Tickets] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Eventing Spring Carnival at Thoresby Park, CCI4*-S (GBR): [Website] [Tickets] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

US Events This Weekend

Rocking Horse Spring HT (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

CDCTA Spring HT (VA): [Website] [Entries] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Other Links and Reading

Training Tip of the Day

We all need every cleaning hack we can get our hands on when it comes to white breeches (and our other various pieces of white horse laundry), so try this one next time they inevitably end up covered with mysterious stains:

 

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JCTV? Jesse’s Pony Tales? Jesse 24/7? Whatever the title, Fern’s Jesse Campbell’s YouTube channel is on its way to you soon:

Remembering Nancy Corwith Hamill Winter

By on Mar 31, 2026 1:57 pm -

Nancy Winter celebrates with Allison Springer at Kentucky. Photo courtesy of Allison Springer.

We were deeply saddened to hear that Nancy Corwith Hamill Winter, a visionary conservationist, passionate equestrian, and student of the world, died on Feb. 27 while spending time with her beloved horses and friends in Aiken, South Carolina. She was 83.

Based in Woodstock, Vermont, Nancy was a proud native of Illinois, where her family had deep roots. Nancy leaves a legacy of kindness, generosity, and collaborative leadership in numerous organizations and in communities across the country.

Born on March 9, 1942, Nancy spent her childhood in Wayne, Illinois, exploring local fields and forests with her family and cadre of close friends involved in the Wayne-DuPage Pony Club. She attended the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, Skidmore College, Bennett College, and George Washington University where she studied Asian language and cultures.

In the early 1960’s, Nancy taught English in post-war Japan, an experience that shaped her lifelong commitment to cross-cultural understanding. Nancy went on to a distinguished career as an equestrian competitor, coach, and breeder, coming within reach of the 1984 U.S. Olympic Equestrian team. Nancy was also deeply invested in the emerging field of therapeutic riding as well as supporting young competitive riders and a next generation of elite equestrian eventers. One of her proudest accomplishments was owning and breeding the 2025 Connemara Sport Horse of the Year and 2024 Standlee USEA Horse of the Year and Bates USEA Mare of the Year, No May Moon, trained and ridden by long-time equestrian partner Allison Springer.

Nancy traveled the world and embraced every journey with extraordinary preparation, an open heart, and an adventurous spirit that was infectious to all. She found humor and awe in her travels, making authentic connections and lifelong friendships with those she met along her way. Nancy held her most special places close to her heart: the remnant native prairies and burr oak savannas of Illinois, the rolling fields of Virginia in fall riding season, snowy peaks in the Rockies, Alps, and Himalayas, and her favorite trout streams. A tireless and conscientious traveler, she felt equally at home exploring exotic markets and visiting ancient sacred sites around the world.

Photo courtesy of Allison Springer.

Witnessing the loss of cherished natural areas and ongoing environmental degradation spurred a lifetime of activism and strategic action to conserve farmland and wildlife habitat. Nancy held significant leadership roles and was an active supporter of The Nature Conservancy (Illinois Chapter), Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation, Equine Land Conservation Resource, Teton Regional Land Trust, Bhutan Foundation, and other organizations.

She applied a keen intellect, gave generously, and honed deep collaboration skills to advance environmental stewardship, equestrian causes, and democracy at the local and national levels. Nancy was an enthusiastic yet patient bridge-builder with allies dedicated to honoring and protecting nature. In her last decade, Nancy developed meaningful relationships with leaders of the Ho-Chunk Nation and other Native Americans who shared her land ethic.

Nothing brought Nancy greater joy than spending time with family, especially her children and grandchildren. “Nana” loved imparting her wisdom, humor, and lived experience, and she reveled in showing up for their special moments. Nancy treasured times when all her grandchildren were gathered under one roof celebrating a house full of laughter and commotion.

Nancy will be deeply missed by her loving family, legions of dear friends, and diverse collaborators whose lives she graced in so many ways. Survivors include Nancy’s two children: Ethan Hamill (Anne) Winter, of Saratoga Springs, New York, and Sylvia Corwith Winter (Aaron) Baggish of Woodstock, Vermont, and Buchillon, Switzerland; brother Jonathan Corwith (Nancy) Hamill, of Barrington, Illinois; sister Elizabeth “Betsy” Corwith (James) Bramsen, of Barrington, Illinois; six adoring grandchildren: Owen, Savannah and Kendall Winter, and Izzabella, Emmitt and Flynn Baggish; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and god-children with whom she maintained loving connections throughout her life. She is also survived by her former husband, Wallace Winter of Grayslake, Illinois.

A celebration of Nancy’s life is planned in the Chicago area in June for family, friends, and partners who wish to join in remembrance.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF), 126 N Main St, Elizabeth, IL 61028, (815) 858-9100, and to The Bhutan Foundation, 1050 Connecticut Ave NW #66013, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 609-7363.

Tuesday News & Notes from Kentucky Performance Products

By on Mar 31, 2026 12:01 am -

One Big Thing: LA28 Rule Changes

Photo courtesy of the FEI.

The annual FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne, Switzerland, concluded their first session yesterday on March 30th, where FEI officials went over rule revisions that have been proposed for the LA2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Pre-Competition Changes

Pre-competition changes at the Olympic Games will be permitted from June 26th up to two hours before the start of the first competition in each discipline. Changes will be unlimited provided that the Athlete/Horse combinations are included on the Nominated Entries List.

Following the start of competition, substitutions will be permitted only in team competitions for medical or veterinary-justified cases, and provided that the athlete–horse combination being substituted was included on the Nominated Entries List.

A deadline on January 17, 2028 was set for all LA28 athlete–horse combinations to share the same nationality in the FEI Database. This will also be the deadline for horses with owners of multiple nationalities to determine their named nationality with FEI.

Discipline Changes

In eventing, it was proposed that the penalty given for rider substitutions during the competition will increase from the previous determination of 20 points. FEI Eventing and Driving Director Molly Day relayed that a set increased penalty has not yet been finalized, the final penalty amount will be published in the first draft of Olympic Games Regulations on July 20th.

Another change was suggested to clarify the consequences of for a team with a disqualified athlete, proposing that the entire team be disqualified if one rider is disqualified — versus eliminated — for something like an anti-doping infraction. The other members of the team could then continue the competition as individuals.

Several rules were discussed for jumpers and dressage as well, with jumpers potentially introducing medal determination jump-offs and dressage looking at changing their process for eliminated riders similarly to that proposed for eventing.

Today, March 31st will conclude the FEI Sports Forum’s session, including discussions on Para Dressage rules, veterinary matters, and data-driven welfare and safety. [All topics covered in the FEI Sports Forum can be found here]

US Events Closing Entries Today

Ocala International 1-2-3*L/4*S (FL); Fair Hill International April H.T. & CCI-S (MD); Sporting Days Farm April H.T. IV (SC); River Glen Spring HT (TN)

US Events Opening Entries Today

Spokane Sport Horse Spring HT (WA); USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships (SC); Otter Creek HT (WI); Kentucky May-Daze HT (KY); Course Brook Farm Spring HT (MA); Hunt Club Farms HT (VA); Fair Hill International HT (MD); Bouckaert Equestrian HT (GA); Spring Gulch HT (CO)

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Sponsor Corner: Kentucky Performance Products

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  • Weight loss/poor body condition
  • Acute or chronic diarrhea
  • Poor attitude
  • Decreased performance

 

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Training Tip of the Day

Listen to Lucinda Green break down the core of all animal training: “Pressure and Release”.

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“You’re not your horse’s best friend… At best, you’re their favorite work colleague.” We’re wounded, but I guess we can’t really argue…

 

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Weekend Winners: TerraNova, Galway, Morven, Jumping Branch & Bouckaert

By on Mar 30, 2026 12:00 pm -

Shout out to our wonderful Weekend Winners for starting our week off strong!

We had a busy weekend with FEI events running at TerraNova and Galway, as well as action at Morven, Jumping Branch, and Bouckaert.

Congrats to all on successful weekends, with an extra special shout out to the winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award: Robin Walker and Grantstown Contendro who scored a 19.3 in the Open Beginner Novice at TerraNova!

The Event at TerraNova CCI4*-S (FL): [Website][Scoring]

CCI 4*S: Colleen Loach and FE Golden Eye (27.5)
CCI 3*S: Mia Farley and Pina Colada 28 (29.6)
CCI 2*S: Alyssa Phillips and Centerfold (28.9)
CCI 1*S: Julia Pinell and Street Fighter (26.7)
Advanced: Rory Frangos and DHI Rocketman (55.3)
Open Intermediate: Madeline Backus and Baratheon (44.6)
Open Preliminary: Kyle Carter and Redfield Nola (24.6)
Preliminary Rider: Neveah Heltman and Igor F (25.3)
Open Training A: Jaelyn Comer and Monbeg Gold Dust (30.3)
Open Training B: Sarah Sullivan and SF Cinematic (25.8)
Training Rider: Sara Stone and Ingress (31.3)
Novice Rider A: Hailey Cruce and Flagmount Hollywood (28.6)
Novice Rider B: Serafina Deldon and Prince Renan (21.9)
Open Novice: Leila Saxe and FE Elegance (24.4)
Beginner Novice Rider: Madison James and The Riddler (26.8)
Open Beginner Novice: Robin Walker and Grantstown Contendro (19.3)
Starter A: Heidi Shade and Magic Merlin BTC (30.0)
Starter B: Robin Walker and Hiello Robyn (27.1)

Galway Downs International HT CCI4*-S (CA): [Website][Scoring]

CCI 4*S: Tommy Greengard and Balladeer Kilbrickens Lad (43.2)
CCI 3*S: Erin Kellerhouse and Bon Vivant GWF (35.3)
CCI 2*S: Mickayla Howard and HHS Ontario (33.1)
CCI 1*S: Amber Birtcil and Prince of Oolde (33.0)
Open Intermediate: Travis Atkinson and Calzini (60.4)
Open Preliminary: Marc Grandia and Levino (21.6)
Preliminary Rider: Catie Cejka and MRF Nonchalant (30.3)
Modified Rider: Amaya Davis and Jakobi (27.9)
Open Modified: Karen O’Neal and Viva Las Vegas (20.3)
Junior Training Rider: Flynn Patinkin and Black Cape Hero (32.8)
Open Training: Tommy Greengard and Milano (22.8)
Training Amateur: Addison Johnson and Hit Biats (30.6)
Training Horse: Tommy Greengard and Remonta Fiador (29.0)
Training Rider: Saryn Koch and Samantha (27.8)
Junior Novice Rider: Brooklynn Taylor and Mt. Whitney (32.2)
Novice Amateur: Madison Lerner and Cascaletto Blue (22.8)
Novice Horse: Megan McIver and Moon River (20.6)
Open Novice: Amber Birtcil and Ramino (28.6)
Senior Novice Rider: Charlotte Greatwood and Calypso BW (26.6)
Beginner Novice Horse: Sadie Geernaert and Secret D’Athena Z (26.3)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Alexa Tymkiw and Salazar (31.5)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Anika Hill and Midnight Express (31.8)
Open Beginner Novice: Avery Jacob and Trinket Box Snapdragon (35.6)
Open Starter: Mackenzie Davison and Kalle (22.9)
Starter Rider A: Chrissy Wills and Burton Hill (31.2)
Starter Rider B: Sue Spencer and Dugald (26.8)

Morven Park Spring HT (VA): [Website][Scoring]

Open Intermediate A: Meg Pellegrini and Cooley Wish Upon A Star (41.6)
Open Intermediate B: William Coleman and Box Como (38.9)
Open Preliminary A: Daniel Clasing and Glen Future (26.3)
Open Preliminary B: Caitlin Reamy and Balou Boy Z (30.0)
Modified Rider: Devon Sutherland and Mega Bucks (32.8)
Open Modified A: Emery Reagan and Allure (31.0)
Open Modified B: Lucia Strini and Excel Cool Quality (27.0)
Junior Training Rider: Emma Whitaker and Sing To Me Cooley (37.8)
Open Training: Sydney Hagaman and Electric Quality (29.0)
Senior Training Rider: Katie Novotny and Jaguar Rosette WG (30.5)
Training Horse: Sydney Hagaman and Alternative Quality (29.5)
Junior Novice Rider: Siena Lundberg and Curraghgraigue Clear Future (33.9)
Novice Horse: Martin Douzant and Frame Nantucket S (25.6)
Open Novice: Daniel Clasing and Ravels Bolero (30.8)
Senior Novice Rider: Lucy Leff and Amarillo (26.7)
Junior Beginner Novice Rider: Brielle Rainsberg and Riley (23.2)
Open Beginner Novice A: Martin Douzant and Magnific Coco Chanel (26.2)
Open Beginner Novice B: Martin Douzant and What About JAck (24.7)
Senior Beginner Novice Rider: Ashley Beheler and Kirika (31.8)

Jumping Branch Farm Spring HT (SC): [Website][Scoring]

Open Preliminary: Logan Dickson and Cannonshot (39.7)
Preliminary Rider: Lauren Alexis Crabtree and Derroon Diamond (42.8)
Junior Training: Violet Hosier and Alley Angel (38.5)
Open Training: Susan Gornall and Super Steve (32.0)
Training Rider: Cord Flora and Parfair (31.5)
Junior Novice: Kyla Lucas and Fernhill Next Star (27.5)
Novice Rider A: Dianna Whisnant and Deputy Flash (33.6)
Novice Rider B: Carrigan Hogg and Davino (27.5)
Open Novice A: Kristine Burgess and Sassafrass (25.6)
Open Novice B: Sydney Shinn and Deucesomedamage (23.6)
Beginner Novice Rider: Karen Dronzek and Captivate (23.5)
Open Beginner Novice A: Kristine Burgess and Balou du Nord d’Eleganza (22.1)
Open Beginner Novice B: Meaghan Marinovich-Burdick and Teach Mór Braveheart (28.2)
Starter A: Ruth Siegfried and Frederik van de Elsakker (28.2)
Starter B: Donna Hayden and Kissed My Last Frog (25.3)

Bouckaert Equestrian HT (GA): [Website][Scoring]

Advanced/Intermediate: Shannon Lilley and Eindhoven Garette (31.6)
Open Intermediate: Michael Pollard and Saint Estephe (29.0)
Open Preliminary: Eleanor Winter and Mosstown Rebel (27.3)
Open Modified: Ainsley Slicker and Fernhill Lets Face It (36.5)
Open Training: Sierra Shurtz and Master Brooklyn (30.5)
Training Rider: Dorothy Stroh and Balou Z (40.3)
Junior Novice Rider: Ruth Dunahoo and Coney Street (30.2)
Open Novice: Elle Snyder and Fernhill C’est la Vie Z (21.4)
Senior Novice Rider: Ashley Monell and Bentley RFF (28.0)
Junior Beginner Novice Rider: Raegan Hornfeck and Gawain (22.1)
Open Beginner Novice: Sallie Johnson and Fernhill Money Talks (21.8)
Senior Beginner Novice Rider: Taylor Pahl and Sethos Jr (27.9)
Starter: Piper Moore and Princeton (23.8)

Equestrian Australia Names Senior and U25 Teams for Oceania Championships

By on Mar 30, 2026 9:00 am -

Shenae Lowings and Bold Venture in the CCI5* at Adelaide in 2025. Photo by Atalya Boytner Photography.

The Adelaide Park Lands will provide the perfect backdrop for the upcoming and prestigious Adelaide Equestrian Festival from April 16-19, which will also play host to the Oceania Championships.

The Adelaide Equestrian Festival is the only CCI5* in the Southern Hemisphere, representing one of six such events around the world. In a huge win for the State, the Adelaide Equestrian Festival was selected as the Oceania Championships host for 2026 and 2029. South Australia last hosted the event in 2009.

The Oceania Championships will be contested across two divisions: the CCI3*-L for Under 25 competitors and the CCI4*-S for Senior competitors. Athletes selected to the CCI4*-S squad will have demonstrated the ability to support ongoing development of the Australian Eventing Team as the nation looks ahead to this summer’s World Championships at Aachen. This will also be the first time the Under 25 division will be hosted at the Adelaide Equestrian Festival.

Equestrian Australia is pleased to announce the combinations selected for the Senior and Under 25 Teams for the Oceania Championships at the Adelaide Equestrian Festival 16-19 April.

Senior Team A

Sophia Hill – Tulara Baltango
Sam Jeffree – Wimborne Conjuror
Hannah Klep – Tulara Chicouve
Shenae Lowings – Bold Venture

Senior Team B

Andrew Barnett – Oscar Park Deluge
Andrew Cooper – Ocean Eight
Edward Darby – Dawn of the Day
Charlee Morton-Sharp – SV Supermaxi

U25 Team

Georgia Elias – Silverwoods Aussie Pride
Charlotte Lalak – Along Comes Lucy
Tahlia Pursell – Astro NZPH
La’Moza Velisha – Call Me Cooley

Monday News & Notes

By on Mar 30, 2026 12:01 am -

One Big Thing: Help Area IV’s Otter Creek Fund with new cross country jumps!

Otter Creek Farm isn’t just another event on the calendar. This much-loved Wisconsin venue in Area IV one of those places that helps hold a whole community together. The family-owned venue has been hosting horse shows since 1994 and recognized events since 1999, growing from humble dairy-farm roots into a staple of Area IV eventing that now runs three horse trials a year, offers levels through Intermediate, and continues to serve dressage and hunter/jumper riders, too. With new fence construction and ongoing maintenance on the docket, a community fundraiser is now underway to help support the Warners’ next round of improvements, which is a fitting show of support for a venue that’s spent decades showing up for the sport.

And if there’s ever been a facility that’s earned the “pitch in and protect it” treatment, it’s this one. Otter Creek has long been known for its rolling ground, spectator-friendly layout, and hardworking, deeply personal approach to running events. It’s the kind of place built over years of labor, through loyalty and a real commitment to giving Area IV riders a place to compete and have fun. If the fundraiser surpasses its initial $6,000 goal, additional funds will go toward further fence and grounds improvements, including more frangible pins to keep safety moving in the right direction.

You can learn more and support the Otter Creek Fundraiser here.

Major International Results

The Event at TerraNova CCI4*-S (FL): [Website] [Scores]

Galway Downs International HT CCI4*-S (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scores]

WAYER International HT CCI4*-S (AUS): [Website] [Scores]

Tamworth International Eventing CCI4*-S (AUS): [Website] [Scores]

US Weekend Results

Morven Park Spring HT (VA): [Website] [Scores]

Jumping Branch Farm Spring HT (SC): [Website] [Scores]

Bouckaert Equestrian HT (GA): [Website] [Scores]

Other Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

This series of exercises for riders may be labeled for jumpers, but the principles apply to any rider!

Go Eventing

Watch Colleen Loach and FE Golden Eye gallop to the win in the B&D Builders CCI4*-S at The Event at TerraNova this weekend:

Colleen Loach and FE Golden Eye Fly to the Top of the CCI4*-S at The Event at TerraNova

By on Mar 29, 2026 8:25 pm -

Colleen Loach and FE Golden Eye. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

The Event at TerraNova may have started out with a closely ranked leaderboard, but the cross country course sorted things out today. Canadian Olympic veteran Colleen Loach of Dunham, Quebec was the lone competitor in the B&D Builders CCI4*-S to finish the event with a score in the 20s, adding just two time faults to her score to finish on 27.5. Mia Farley and Invictus showed their tenacity with a second-place finish on 33.6, ultimately moving up from 8th place after dressage. Dan Kreitl, who led the competition from the start, stuck to his plan of taking an easy canter around the course today as he prepares Kay Dixon’s Carmango for the CCI4*-S at the Kentucky Three-Day Event next month. With 16.4 time faults they finished on a final score of 41.4 to take third place.

Loach said, “Goldie is my favorite horse of all time, he’s the most easy horse to have around. This was his first four-star back after an injury; he just on the three-star at Bouckaert farm a couple of weeks ago and he won his event before that too. I wanted to make this four for four – this was his fourth win and a row – and we accomplished that, so that was pretty cool, but mainly I wanted to give him a confident, forward ride and we accomplished that as well.”

Goldie hasn’t had a rail down since 2022, and Loach said, “He’s a very interesting mix of careful and brave; he can be quite spooky but is actually brave, he’s very sure of himself, a very confident horse and it’s up to me not to put him in a situation where he loses confidence. We have struggled in the past with making the time but I feel like now I can confidently ride him forward and he responds very well.”

Colleen Loach and FE Golden Eye. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

She acknowledged, “It’s really nice to win, but that can’t be what you base everything off of. If you have a plan, you don’t change it just because you have a chance at winning, and my plan was to practice going fast, so I did. I was lucky that some of the others weren’t practicing going fast, or maybe I wouldn’t have won, but that was what I needed to work on for me and that horse.”

Loach’s plan for Goldie is to do the CCI4*-S at Ocala (FL) to get a qualifying score and then the CCI4*-L at Tryon (NC). She added that she is grateful to her whole team for helping her achieve such a successful weekend at TerraNova.

Loach also placed second in The Estates at TerraNova and Laughlin Tanner Group at Premier Sotheby’s International Realty CCI3*-S riding Chiaro Z Excalibur, owned by Peter Barry, on 30.6 penalties. Dani Sussman rounded out the top three riding Jos Bravio (35.2).

Mia Farley and Invictus. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

Mia Farley also won the CCI3*-S with her mare Piña Colada 28 on a final score of 29.6. Reflecting on her weekend she said that she was incredibly happy with Invictus, who barn name is “Sammy”. He had colic surgery last September and this was his first competition back at this level.

“I wanted to go fast, but my priority wasn’t making the time with Sammy, I just rode as fast as I felt comfortable and when I put that pressure on him he gets better and better,” she said. “The course was a beautiful layout, Alec really opened up the course; in the past it was a lot more twisty.”

Sammy is also entered in Kentucky, in the 4*-S division. “I would love to get a 4L done on him this spring, but we’re going to try to go competitive at Kentucky and then go from there,” she said.

Farley continued, “Piña was so good, I was so happy with her. I kind of pushed her from the second I left the start box and she went for it! It reminded me of how I get to ride my horse Phelps, kind of on a long rein, and she really hunts things, it’s awesome. The course was to the level – I had an intermediate horse I rode yesterday and some of the lines didn’t ride how I thought they would when I walked it, so that experience helped me go out on course with confidence today.”

Dan Kreitl and Carmango. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

Farley said that Piña is going to do another three-star this spring, again a short-format because she has already has her qualifying score for the 3L at Maryland. “I’d love to do a four-star with her in the fall. She’s really special so I’m trying to take my time with her and secure all the details by 2027, so she’ll be great by 2028.”

She said, “I’m at a loss for words because the event was fantastic all weekend, it was beautiful, and all the organizers are the friendliest people – everyone was just happy. Today was totally cross-country weather, a little fresh and excited, and it wasn’t as hot the past few days. My working students Emerson and Chandler came with me and it was a fun girls’ weekend.”

The Event at TerraNova CCI4*-S (FL): [Website] [Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

Sunday Links

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Hey riders! If you need an incentive to get that entry in early, here’s one from the Maryland Horse Trials Highland Series at Loch Moy Farm! If you send in your entry for the April 11-12 Dover Saddlery Highland Series H.T. TODAY for the early closing deadline, you’ll be entered into a raffle to receive a cross country schooling pass for two! You can either school with two horses or bring a friend. The pass is worth $130, so it’s a great way to save some funds AND make your organizer happy. More information about the Highland Series, presented by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services here.

Major International Events This Weekend

The Event at TerraNova CCI4*-S (FL): [Website] [Schedule] [VIP Tickets] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

Galway Downs International HT CCI4*-S (CA): [Website] [VIP Tickets] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

WAYER International HT CCI4*-S (AUS): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

Tamworth International Eventing CCI4*-S (AUS): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring]

US Events This Weekend

Morven Park Spring HT (VA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

Jumping Branch Farm Spring HT (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

Bouckaert Equestrian HT (GA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Lucinda Green breaks down the core concept of pressure and release:

Go Eventing

30 seconds with a top volunteer in the UK at Tweseldown!