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Friday News & Notes from Stable View

By on Mar 20, 2026 12:01 am -

One Big Thing: Redefined Equestrian Horse Trials #Featured Friday

Registration is now open for the Redefined Equestrian Horse Trials in Fort Collins, Colorado, which will take place this year on April 18th. A fairly new event as of July 2023, Redefined is one of only nine venues in Area IX that hosts a USEA-recognized event, offering a Spring event and a Fall horse trials in October, as well as several schooling shows, clinics, and arena eventing competitions throughout the season.

Built ground-up from a dream of the property owner, Daina Kaugars took her boarding and training program in the Rockies and made it into a top-notch facility for the eventing population of Colorado and the Mountain West area. With both excellent terrain and tracks built by course designer William Robertson, Area IX’s first recognized horse trials of the year is a great place to kick off the season for riders competing at every level from Tadpole to Modified.

In July of 2025, the Redefined Equestrian property suffered severe flooding damage that resulted in damage to footing, equipment, and the loss of several cross-country fences — all of which had been built from scratch by Daina and members of the eventing community. Thanks to USEA’s newly-established Organizer’s Relief and Competition Assistance Program, Daina became the first recipient of the ORCA grant to help them replace jumps and make necessary repairs on property in time to run their event in October 2025.

About Redefined from USEA:

“I love the terrain that they have there,” said [original course designer Cathy Wieschhoff]. “I mean, you can really do some fun stuff with doing exercises either uphill or downhill. You’ve got to be careful about that because you get people coming from flat, and those are hard questions to ask beginner horses to do—not so much jumping uphill but going downhill and having some type of balance and making a turn. I felt like I used the terrain well in order to have some questions but not have it be too difficult.”

Click here to read more from the USEA Events A-Z highlight on Redefined Equestrian Horse Trials. Consider adding this one to your upcoming calendar!

[Click here for Redefined Equestrian Horse Trials’ omnibus listing]

Major International Events This Weekend

Grandorse International Kronenberg (NED): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

Segovia Eventing (ESP): [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

Canberra International HT (AUS): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring]

Wandin Park International (AUS): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

US Events This Weekend

Carolina International CCI & HT (NC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

Horse Trials at Majestic Oaks (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

Texas Rose Horse Park HT (TX): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Full Gallop Farm March II HT (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Volunteer]

Other Links and Reading

Sponsor Corner: Stable View Spring International and HT Early Insights

Morning at Stable View Photo by Shelby Allen.

The 2026 Stable View Spring International and Horse Trials is proud to offer $60,000 in prize money at this year’s event! Prize money is to be awarded for all FEI levels, with $40,000 for the 4*, $10,000 for the 3*, $6,000 for the 2*, and $4,000 for the newly added 1*. Ribbons will be awarded through 10th place per FEI division, through 6th place for each National division, and through 4th place for CTC and IEL, as well as to the top 3 teams in the Adult Team Cup. TIP awards and prizes will also be presented for the highest placed Thoroughbred Horse at each level.

Video at Stable View:

Horse & Country will be live-streaming show jumping on Friday, April 3rd — you can watch live here. For $35 per horse and rider combination, Horse & Country will send you a digital video clip of your ride. No refunds will be given for clips, once processed and received.

Equireel will be filming cross country. Check out their website here for more information and to order your round. 

Competition Schedule & Notes:

Depending on numbers, the competition scheduled days will most likely be as follows:

  • Int, Adv, 1*, 2*, 3*, 4*= 2-day, Friday-Saturday
  • Training, Mod= 2-day, Saturday-Sunday
  • Prelim= TBD based on entry numbers

VIP Experience tickets are now SOLD OUT.

Important Update for 2026: Wristbands will now be required for entry to Graze and Gaze. Wristbands will be provided to riders in their packets — each entry will receive 2 wristbands, along with 2 drink tickets per wristband (for those 21+). Please ensure you have these with you when you arrive at Ollie’s Inn.

4* XC Comments from Helen West:

  • The April tracks are nearer the maximum range of distance at the appropriate levels, very much with spring three-day campaign in mind.
  • The tracks are galloping and flowing to encourage forward riding and provide flow for horses and riders.
  • The 2* & 3* are utilizing the sunken road combination whilst the 4* are heading up to the newly-improved loop at the Kennel Water complex.

Training Tip of the Day

If your horse’s canter needs more adjustability, let Amelia Newcomb walk you through her key steps here:

Go Eventing

Kentucky-bound David Doel and Galileo Nieuwmoed recently took 1st in the Intermediate at Oasby Horse Trials — watch their round here:

Will Coleman and Diabolo Take Dressage Lead in CDP Stables CCI4*-S at Setters’ Run Farm Carolina International

By on Mar 19, 2026 8:21 pm -

Will Coleman and Diabolo. Photo by Sally Spickard.

Competitors and spectators alike were treated to a whole new look at the 2026 Setters Run’ Farm Carolina International CCI & H.T. at the Carolina Horse Park, as some updates have been made to the layout of this marquee spring event. Beginning this year, both CCI4*-S dressage as well as all FEI show jumping has been relocated to The Meadow, creating a centralized experience.

U.S. Olympian Will Coleman took great advantage of the day and rode to the lead in the CDP Eventing Stables CCI4*-S (also a US Equestrian Open of Eventing qualifier) with The Diabolo Group’s Diabolo (Diarado – Roulett M), scoring a 24.3 from judges Andrew Bennie (NZL) and Valerie Pride (USA).

Diabolo, a 14-year-old Holsteiner gelding, was acquired from Australia’s Gemma Tinney at the end of the 2022 season, and Coleman’s called on patience to form a partnership with the horse. Some of this work includes groundwork led by Coleman’s wife, Katie, which he says has lent itself to an ongoing improvement in relaxation.

“We tried to take advantage of the time off,” Coleman elaborated. Diabolo had sustained an injury later in the 2024 season, and with the timing it meant the horse missed most of the following season. But the Colemans took it in stride. “I think we learned more about how to help him, and I think he’s benefitted from it.”

Will Coleman and Diabolo. Photo by Sally Spickard.

“We’re just trying to improve across the board,” he continued. “He’s a wonderful horse. He’s a real trier, and sometimes that makes him get a little bit kind of anxious – he’s trying so hard to do the right thing. So a big part of our program with him is just trying to help him find a bit of relaxation in his work, teach him to sort of trust his balance a little bit. Just getting him to where he’s starting to walk in his tests – that was a big accomplishment, and the changes are getting more confirmed. I think just the level of trust and everything that we’re doing with him has improved, and I think his confidence is growing, and he seems fairly content. That means a lot to us.”

Boyd Martin and Miks Master C. Photo by Sally Spickard.

Second on the day are another U.S. Olympian, Boyd Martin, with Ocala Horse Properties’ Miks Master C on a score of 24.4. Miks Master C (Mighty Magic – Qui Lumba CBF) was Martin’s partner for the inaugural US Equestrian Open of Eventing Final, which the pair won at the end of 2025. Coming out of the success last year, Martin says he’s aiming at either Defender Kentucky or MARS Badminton this spring as a CCI5* goal.

“After going around that cross-country [at the US Open Final at Morven Park] and feeling the fifth gear he’s got at eight minutes – it was mind blowing,” Martin said. “I loved the horse forever when Liz [Halliday] was riding him, but to feel that athleticism, some horses drop off the bit and start huffing and puffing, this horse has got another gear. It was a pleasing win [in the US Open], but he’s a five-star horse. It’s his first proper competition for the year, and to be honest, [there are] still lots of improvement to be made in the test, but he’s such a flamboyant mover, so even if it’s not a perfect test, he’s still in there with a good score.”

Tamie Smith and Lillet 3. Photo by Sally Spickard.

One of our visitors from California this week is Tamie Smith, and the 2023 Defender Kentucky winner has made good on the latest stop on the trip, taking third after dressage in the CCI4*-S with Molly Duda’s Lillet 3 (Livello – Princess L) on a score of 24.5.

Lillet 3 is one of a string of rising stars for Smith, preparing for the CCI4*-S at Defender Kentucky next month with this competition. This winter, Smith noted, was all about building strength and partnership.

“I think it’s just time [forming] a partnership, and getting them strong enough,” she said. “She’s always been a real trier, and she just had to gain the strength. And I feel like I’m learning, every year, more and more about how to allow my horses to move and express themselves without trying to make it happen. And I think it’s just a culmination of her getting stronger and me allowing her to be who she really is.”

Lucienne Bellissimo Leads CCI3*-S and Other FEI Results

Lucienne Bellissimo and Dyri. Photo by Brant Gamma Photography.

Lucienne Bellissimo is the latest addition to the U.S. squad of riders, having officially gotten her citizenship earlier this year and switching away from Great Britain. She’s enjoying her new designation, and she also enjoyed her day with Horse Scout Eventing’s Dyri (Diarado – La Calera), leading the Cordelia Family Foundation CCI3*-S on a score of 24.2.

Dyri is a horse who has competed at the CCI5* level, but Bellissimo experienced a knock to the 14-year-old Holsteiner gelding’s confidence as the 2025 season began. To address this, she took a few steps back and dropped Dyri all the way back down to the CCI2*-S level. It’s paid off in a big way: the pair enjoyed five consecutive FEI wins, including one at the CCI4*-S level, as they got back on track.

“I gave him a bit of an easier winter and was slower to get going, but I think it’s paid dividends to do a lot of hacking and do a lot of work at home,” Bellissimo said. “He’s just in a really good space, he’s carrying weight well, and he feels amazing. And if he needs me to do this [confidence boosting approach] again, we’ll start all over, because he’s worth it and I believe in him.”

Tamie Smith and Solaguayre Cantata. Photo by Brant Gamma Photography.

Tamie Smith swooped into the Breezeway Sportshorse & DX Clinic/Friendship Veterinary Imaging Center CCI2*-S lead with Julianne Guariglia’s Solaguayre Cantata (Canturo – Solaguayre Clarita), an 8-year-old Argentinian Sport Horse mare. The pair earned a 24.6 to unseat fellow Californian Asia Vedder and Vedder Equine’s Litmanen Z.

Gabby Dickerson and Top Love. Photo by Brant Gamma Photography.

Leading the Dechra Veterinary Products CCI1*-S are Gabby Dickerson and Rolan Millican’s Top Love (Conthargos – Ludwigsburg), a 7-year-old Hanoverian gelding. The pair scored a 24.7 and will be the ones to beat heading into Friday’s show jumping.

“I was very happy with [the test],” Dickerson commented. “It’s his first FEI, so he can be a little bit spooky and get a little bit interested in the atmosphere. So I thought he stayed with me really well.”

Top Love was originally intended to be sold when he was brought over from Germany, but he quickly showed his quality and class and wound up as a part of Dickerson’s growing string of horses. She’s well-coached by European Champion Nicola Wilson of Great Britain, who’s here helping this weekend.

“With [Top Love], we just had a really good plan of how to ride in and out of the leg yields in different parts of the test and the transitions, etc., and I felt like, for the most part, I was able to put that to use in the ring. It obviously paid off pretty well! We’ve had a good day all around with all the dressage, so it’s awesome to have [Nicola] here and have all the support and knowledge.”

Competition continues tomorrow with FEI show jumping in The Meadow. The jumping will begin with the CCI2*-S, then the CCI3*-S before the lunch break around noon. Taking place during the lunch break in The Meadow will be a special Western Dressage demonstration featuring 2025 USEF National Horse of the Year Athenian Lady and her rider, Amanda Delgado, as well as 2025 USEF International Equestrian of the Year Boyd Martin in the saddle (and the cowboy hat).

National divisions also commence competition tomorrow with dressage. Live streaming of the FEI show jumping can be found on Horse & Country.

Carolina International CCI & HT (NC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

Thursday News & Notes

By on Mar 19, 2026 12:01 am -

One Big Thing: 2026 Auburn Eventing Online Auction

Auburn University shows their school spirit as they head to cross-country to cheer on teammates. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

Auburn University’s Eventing Club runs an online silent auction fundraiser every year, and their 2026 auction is now live! Running from March 15-20th, participants can bid on available items by commenting a bid amount on its photo, which are posted in categories on the Auburn Eventing Online Auction Facebook page.

Current categories include:

This year’s auction includes a massive variety of auction prizes, including halters, supplements, custom horse and rider apparel, gift basket packages from large brands, cross country schooling passes and horse trial entries, tickets to classes and tours, saddle fittings, gift cards with values up to $500, video and photography sessions, and private lessons, show coaching, or clinic entries with top riders from around the country. There’s definitely something for everyone in this auction, so make sure to check it out and make some bids to support the Auburn Eventing Club!

Auction Rules & Details:

  1. Auction begins at 8am CT on March 16th and will end at 8pm CT on March 20th. Monday through Friday.
  2. Bids must be submitted within the auction time to be accepted.
  3. Bids must increase by increments according to the product.
  4. Winners have 24 hours to submit payment before they forfeit their products. In the case that we do not receive payment within 24 hours, the next highest bidder receives the product.
  5. Payment can be made via PayPal to @auburneventing.
  6. Following the end of the auction, winners will receive Facebook messages from a member of the Eventing team with instructions on how to pay and when their products will be shipped.
  7. Shipping will be determined per product if needed. Please keep this in mind when shipping heavier products.
  8. Specific rules will be posted under each auction item if necessary.
  9. If you have questions about an item, please send a Facebook message. Keep comments for bids only.

[Find out more about the Auburn Eventing Team here]

Major International Events This Weekend

Grandorse International Kronenberg (NED): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]

Segovia Eventing (ESP): [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]

Canberra International HT (AUS): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring]

Wandin Park International (AUS): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

US Events This Weekend

Carolina International CCI & HT (NC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

Horse Trials at Majestic Oaks (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Texas Rose Horse Park HT (TX): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Full Gallop Farm March II HT (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Volunteer]

Other Links and Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Hop on Elisa Wallace’s trailer with three-year-old Mustang Toddy for his first-ever outing, and see what Elisa’s training process looks like with the youngsters:

Go Eventing

The Kentucky Horse Park has two new permanent barns planned to be ready in time for this year’s KY3DE!

Wednesday News & Notes

By on Mar 18, 2026 12:01 am -

One Big Thing: 2026 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention returning to DC area

The 2026 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention and Eventing Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be hosted at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. Just minutes from the Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or a short ride from several other international airports, members can enjoy short excursions into nearby Washington, DC, for those wishing to make their trip into a vacation. You can find more information on travel information and transportation directions here on the USEA convention page.

[Click here to make your reservation with the Hyatt Regency with the USEA room block discount]

More about the Eventing Hall of Fame:

Since 1999, the USEA Eventing Hall of Fame has awarded horses and people with the highest honor awarded within the sport of eventing in the United States. Those inducted into the USEA’s Eventing Hall of Fame have made significant, lasting contributions to the sport. Past inductees have included riders, coaches, volunteers, organizers, officials, founders, and horses who have demonstrated exceptional excellence, dedication, and impact on the eventing community over their careers. The induction ceremony and gala will occur during the 2026 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, where we will see another set of individuals honored with induction into the Hall of Fame.

Major International Events This Weekend

Grandorse International Kronenberg (NED): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]

Segovia Eventing (ESP): [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times]

Canberra International HT (AUS): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring]

Wandin Park International (AUS): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

US Events This Weekend

Carolina International CCI & HT (NC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [Live Stream]

Horse Trials at Majestic Oaks (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Texas Rose Horse Park HT (TX): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Full Gallop Farm March II HT (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Other Links and Reading

Training Tip of the Day

If you’re relying too much on your reins, then these tips from Amelia Newcomb are for you!

Go Eventing

Carolina International starts tomorrow! Our friend Tyson gives us all the breakdown of what they’ve been up to and why you should be excited to take to the course:

Tuesday News & Notes from Kentucky Performance Products

By on Mar 17, 2026 12:01 am -

One Big Thing: Registration Closes TOMORROW for the first LA28 Ticket Draw

There’s only one day left to register for a chance to secure a spot in the first LA28 Ticket Draw ahead of tickets for all Olympic sports going on sale in early April!

What Fans Need to Know:

REGISTRATION PERIOD: The window of time when you must register and create a profile to be entered into the ticket draw. The first registration period is January 14-March 18, 2026.

TICKET DRAW: The random assignment of time slots to purchase tickets.

TIME SLOT: The period of time when you can purchase tickets during a drop.

TICKET DROP: When tickets are released and available for purchase for those assigned time slots.

  • Registration is required to participate in the LA28 Ticket Draw for the chance to secure tickets to the 2028 Olympic Games.
  • Fans must register at tickets.la28.org by 11:59 p.m. PDT on March 18 for an opportunity to secure a time slot for Drop 1 (April 9-19) or the LA Locals Presale (April 2-6).
    • Registrants with validated billing postal codes in the following Southern California counties will automatically be entered into the draw for the LA Locals Presale: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Ventura, and San Bernardino.
    • Individuals who are randomly selected to participate in the first ticket drop will be notified via email between March 31 and April 7 with information and time slots.
  • Additional ticket drops are planned as the Games approach.
    • Fans only need to register once to be entered for future ticket draws and for the Paralympic Ticket Draw scheduled to begin in 2027.
    • Those not selected for the first drop will automatically be entered into future draws.
  • Fans selected for time slots in Drop 1 will have the opportunity to purchase up to 12 tickets for Olympic events, including Opening and Closing Ceremonies, which have a 4-ticket-per-Ceremony limit, as supplies last.
    • Those who do not reach the maximum will automatically be entered into subsequent draws for an opportunity to purchase the remaining balance of up to 12-tickets in future drops.
  • Ticket inventory and pricing will vary by sport, session and venue.

[Click here for info about group tickets]

[Click here for the LA28 map]

US Events Opening Entries Today

The Event at Skyline (UT); Windridge Farm Spring HT (NC); Waredaca HT (MD); Stable View Local Charities HT (SC); Majestic Oaks Ocala HT (FL); Texas Rose Horse Park HT (TX)

US Events Closing Entries Today

$60,000 Stable View Spring International and HT (SC); Rocking Horse Spring HT (FL); CDCTA Spring HT (VA)

Other Links and Reading

Sponsor Corner: Kentucky Performance Products

We all know our horses’ guts are fragile as a flower, and we’ve likely been coached on the signs and symptoms that your horse is experiencing a case of the tummy upset. But what are some of the biggest contributing factors to keeping that perfect balance for a happy hindgut?

Outside of conditions like gastric ulcers or colic requiring medical intervention, KPP has some helpful maintenance tips to keep in mind as you assess your program to provide the best possible environment for your horses.

Training Tip of the Day

Allie Schmidt walks us through some simple lateral work tips when preparing for a half-pass:

Go Eventing

A charity is giving children from disadvantaged backgrounds a chance to ride horses in Brixton, South London, an area with pockets of deprivation and knife-crime:

Weekend Winners: Ocala, Ram Tap, & Pine Top

By on Mar 16, 2026 9:00 am -

With the first official day of spring just around the corner, we’re wrapping up a busy winter season, celebrating successful outings at Ocala, Ram Tap, and Pine Top this past weekend!

Congrats to all of our Weekend Winners, with a special shout out to the winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award: Lorilee Hanson and Mosaïque, who won the Novice Rider division at Ram Tap on a 20.6!

Ocala Winter II (FL): [Website][Scoring]

4* CT-A: Natalia Neneman and Chesterland’s Brown Sugar (41.6)
4* CT-C: Sharon White and Claus 63 (26.3)
Advanced/Intermediate: Elisa Wallace and Lissavorra Quality (34.9)
Intermediate Rider: Lauren Hoover and Monbeg Capricorn (45.4)
Open Intermediate: Jessica Phoenix and Fluorescent Adolescent (38.8)
Open Intermediate – One Day: Monica Spencer and Marvel (46.8)
Open Preliminary: Sara Kozumplik and Cornelius Bo (26.8)
Open Preliminary – One Day A: Kelly Prather and Wineport Stephanie (33.6)
Open Preliminary – One Day B: Bruce Davidson Jr. and Oxford (32.3)
Open Preliminary – Seven Year Old: Cornelia Fletcher and Candy Park (45.6)
Preliminary Horse: Katie Malensek and Civento (27.3)
Preliminary Rider: Juliana Cassar and Cheranimo (33.9)
Modified – Open A: Sara Kozumplik and Quality Time (29.1)
Modified – Open B: Karl Slezak and Hellboy (29.3)
Modified – Rider A: Nancy Lee and Wine Me Up (29.6)
Modified – Rider B: Julia Pinell and Street Fighter (28.6)
Open Modified – One Day A: Abigail Cochran and Mixologeigh (37.7)
Open Modified – One Day B: Michael Nolan and D.A. Prestobantos (27.1)
Junior Training Rider: Mia Holstien and FE Chiara Mia (22.1)
Open Training – One Day A: Mia Farley and Farhan (28.0)
Open Training – One Day B: Elinor MacPhail O’Neal and GTB Rockstar Status (31.1)
Open Training – Six Year Old: Matthew Flynn and PROFESSOR PITT (26.7)
Open Training A: Kimmy Cecere and Conquistador XC Z (27.9)
Open Training B: Erin Murphy and Global Dynasty (30.6)
Senior Training Rider: Valli Corbin and Napoleon Z (32.2)
Training Horse: Selena OHanlon and FE Diamant (24.1)
Junior Novice Rider: Serafina Deldon and Prince Renan (25.3)
Novice Horse: Madeline Backus and P.S. St George and the Dragon (23.2)
Open Novice – One Day A: Alexandra du Celliee Muller and Contraband RC (23.8)
Open Novice – One Day B: Audrey Ogan and Always Cooley (22.1)
Open Novice A: Elizabeth Brousseau and Nico (26.5)
Open Novice B: Lauren Romanelli and Reverie GWF (23.2)
Senior Novice Rider A: Kendall Norris and Aneira (27.1)
Senior Novice Rider B: Allie Larson and Karina MT (29.1)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Catheryn Davis and Fashionable Man (27.2)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Julia Davies and Glendening Phalon (23.4)
Open Beginner Novice A: Madeline Backus and Excel Star Percy (27.2)
Open Beginner Novice B: Robin Walker and Grantstown Contendro (27.1)

Ram Tap National HT (CA): [Website][Scoring]

3* Dressage Only: Kaylawna Smith-Cook and Piccadilly’s Pride M.E. (29.8)
Advanced: James Alliston and HMR Rolan (31.0)
Advanced/Intermediate: Renee Kalkman and Flame Eternal (44.4)
Open Intermediate Provisional Scores: James Alliston and Renaissance Man (30.1)
Open Preliminary: Hilary Burkemper and Undercover (30.3)
Open Modified: Keelari Mauzy and West Coast Cooley (30.2)
Open Training: Kaylawna Smith-Cook and HSH Tangerine (21.5)
Training Rider: Antoine Aubriot and Djo La Légende (35.8)
Novice Rider Provisional Scores: Lorilee Hanson and Mosaïque (20.6)
Open Novice: Amber Birtcil and Red-Rag VDL (26.1)
Open Novice SHT: Christian Eagles and Very Irish (43.8)
Beginner Novice Rider Provisional Scores: Dede McCoy and Dune DeHeir (23.5)
Open Beginner Novice Provisional Scores: Jennifer Wooten – Macouzet and Valeureux (33.0)
Open Beginner Novice SHT Provisional Scores: Jennifer Wooten – Macouzet and O’Malley Van Het Pannehof Z (32.7)
Grasshopper: Audrey Ryan and Little May (27.2)
Open Introductory: Taylor McFall and Minnie Comet DF (26.8)

Pine Top Spring HT (GA): [Website][Scoring]

Open Preliminary: Devin Robel and Gillou (29.2)
Modified – Open: Daniel Clasing and Glen Future (28.6)
Modified – Rider: Molly McLaughlin and Fly Boy (37.5)
Junior Training Rider: Madison Zgutowicz and Keep Kitty (32.0)
Open Training A: Kate Bearer and Excel Star Maradon (29.3)
Open Training B: Allison Springer and Nadira 34 (29.3)
Senior Training Rider: Ashley Taylor and Excel Star Opportunity (35.7)
Junior Novice Rider: Caroline Abbe and FGF Tucker (32.2)
Open Novice A: Alexander Conrad and Cano Christophe (29.7)
Open Novice B: Avery Cascarino and Excel Star Cristal Coronet (25.8)
Senior Novice Rider: Betsy Bodner and DHI Iceberg (33.1)
Training/Novice: Evie Van Mol and Bare Neceessities (33.5)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Arabelle Armstrong and Rhetorical Question G (24.0)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Jeanne Hulse and Flowerhill Sophia (33.5)
Open Beginner Novice: Meaghan Marinovich-Burdick and Bob’s Your Uncle (25.9)
Starter A: Ruth Siegfried and Frederik van de Elsakker (32.8)
Starter B: Meaghan Marinovich-Burdick and Z Blue (25.0)

Monday News & Notes

By on Mar 16, 2026 12:01 am -

One Big Thing: Applications are Open for the first round of 2026 Jimmy Wofford Legacy Fund Scholarships

Jim Wofford and Chinch share a moment.

We’re always keeping an eye out for funding opportunities large or small for riders not currently on some sort of development list or high performance track, and there ARE some programs out there that offer grants or scholarships to deserving amateur riders.

One of these is the annual Jimmy Wofford Legacy Fund scholarship, administered through the Waredaca Eventing Education Foundation (WEEF) as a way to honor the late Jimmy Wofford’s love for and advocacy of the classic three-day format. To that end, the annual grants supply $1,000 in financial assistance to riders planning to compete in a USEA Classic Three-Day Event at some point in the season.

James Wofford on Carawich, 1978. Photo courtesy of Gamecock Photo.

Applications for the Jimmy Wofford Legacy Fund scholarships are accepted on a rolling deadline basis, based on which Classic events are coming up. Right now, applications are open for an April 1 deadline. You should consider applying if you are aiming for a Classic Three-Day at the newly-added Longleaf Pine (NT) or events like IEA (IN) or The Event at Archer (WY).

Eligible applicants must:

  • be a registered USEA/USEF Adult Amateur or Junior/Young Rider member
  • be working towards competing in a 2026 Classic Three-Day Event
  • be competing at the Beginner Novice level or higher
  • be in need of financial support to achieve the goal of competing in a Classic Three-Day Event
  • have demonstrated their commitment and dedication to the sport of eventing through volunteering
  • not already be participating in, or have participated in, any other USEA/USEF grant or development program
  • provide names and contact information for two references

You can view full qualifications, more information and an application here.

Major International Events This Weekend

Military Montelibretti (ITA): [Website] [Scores]

Capel Horse & Pony Club CCI (AUS): [Website]

Tamborine Equestrian ODE (AUS): [Website]

US Weekend Results

Ocala Winter II (FL): Website] [Scores]

Pine Top Spring HT (GA): [Website] [Scores]

Ram Tap National HT (CA): [Website] [Scores]

Other Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Ok, it’s much more spring like for many of us now, but for some horses this time of year is all about getting back to fitness. Walking is a key part of that, as explained in this post from Piggy March:

 

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14 horse girls who changed the world:

 

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Sunday Links

By on Mar 15, 2026 12:06 am -

Photo via CrossCountryApp.

Let’s go eventing in Tokyo! This weekend, a test event for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games this fall is taking place, and there is a full cross country course set up winding through parklands in the middle of the city! The equestrian portions of the Asian Games will be held at the site of the Tokyo Olympics, at JRA Equestrian Park. However instead of cross country in a different location, as was the case during the Olympics, a twisting track has been set up on the JRA Equestrian Park property. Poland’s Marcin Konarski is the cross country course designer, and incoming Olympic designer for LA28 Alec Lochore (GBR) will be serving as Technical Delegate.

The Asian Games require an MER at the CCI2*-L level and are run with CCI3*-level dressage and show jumping and CCI2*-L level cross country. The equestrian disciplines will take place September 21 – October 4.

To learn more about the Asian Games, click here. To see the full test event course on CrossCountry App, click here.

Major International Events This Weekend

Military Montelibretti (ITA): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries] [Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

Capel Horse & Pony Club CCI (AUS): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

Tamborine Equestrian ODE (AUS): [Website] [Schedule/Entries] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

US Events This Weekend

Ocala Winter II (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] 

Ram Tap National HT (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer] 

Pine Top Spring HT (GA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] 

Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Some great reminders for us all in the USEA’s latest video series, The Horse First:

Go Eventing

USEA president Molly Pellegrini sits down for a chat on The Jon and Rick Show:

Saturday Links

By on Mar 14, 2026 12:01 am -

Photo via Spring Bay Horse Trials on Facebook.

Yesterday, we highlighted FENCE Horse Trials in Tryon, NC, in danger of cancellation due to low entries for its April 11-12 event. Today, it’s Spring Bay Horse Trials’ turn for a spotlight, as they are also seeking entries for their Kentucky event the same weekend (April 11-12).

The Spring Bay Horse Trails are held yearly at the Kentucky Horse Park and at nearby Masterson Station Park in Lexington, Kentucky (Area VIII), offering Starter through Preliminary levels. And how many times do you have the chance to ride across the famous Kentucky bluegrass?

Want to know what to expect on cross country? Organizer Mary Fike, who wears many hats like all of us in this sport, is the course designer for this phase, and the Omnibus listing describes the courses as such:

All courses: Good early season or beginning of the year courses for horses at their established level; M/T not move-up courses for timid horses with no experience at their new level. N-Tadpole are very straight forward. M/N some hills; Starter- Tadpole relatively flat terrain. All on good grass. Expect water, ditches and combinations appropriate for the level on each course except Tadpole.

Entries for Spring Bay close on Tuesday, March 24. You can view more in the Omnibus listing here.

Have an event in need of entries or other help? Tip us by emailing [email protected], and we’ll do our best to give you a shout in News & Notes. Many thanks to Erin Murphy for this tip! Want to learn more about local events all over the country? Don’t miss out on the USEA’s series, Events A-Z!

Major International Events This Weekend

Military Montelibretti (ITA): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries] [Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

Capel Horse & Pony Club CCI (AUS): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

Tamborine Equestrian ODE (AUS): [Website] [Schedule/Entries] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

US Events This Weekend

Ocala Winter II (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] 

Ram Tap National HT (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer] 

Pine Top Spring HT (GA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] 

Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

“Bad behavior” isn’t just coming from the horse (and sometimes, it isn’t at all) or the rider. In this video ahead of her Banish Bad Behavior Bootcamp, Lucinda Green offers up some perspective:

Go Eventing

We’re quite enjoying picturing Chin Tonic HS rolling up to Kentucky in this:

Savannah Gwin Receives 2026 USET Foundation Amanda Pirie Warrington Grant

By on Mar 13, 2026 11:26 am -

Savannah Gwin plans to use the Amanda Pirie Warrington Grant during her three-month trip to the East Coast with Molly Duda’s 11-year-old gelding, De Facto. Photo by Tina Fitch Photography

The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation has awarded the 2026 Amanda Pirie Warrington Grant to U.S. eventing athlete Savannah Gwin of Temecula, California. As the philanthropic partner to US Equestrian (USEF), the USET Foundation’s mission is to ensure U.S. equestrian athletes and teams have the resources necessary to maintain excellence on the greatest international stages. Grants and funding from the USET Foundation, through philanthropic contributions, go to USEF to help support the training, competition, travel, and educational needs of America’s horse and human athletes.

The Amanda Pirie Warrington Grant is awarded annually through the USET Foundation’s Amanda Pirie Warrington Fund. Pirie’s family established the fund in her memory to provide financial assistance to an eventing athlete identified as having the talent and ability to represent the United States on senior teams.

Gwin is the assistant rider at Next Level Eventing for Olympian Tamie Smith, who was the recipient of the 2019 USET Foundation Jacqueline B. Mars International Competition Grant and winner of the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L in 2023.

Gwin began working for Smith in California when she was 17. After graduating from high school, she spent two years training with David O’Connor on the East Coast before rejoining Smith’s team four years ago. In 2021 and 2022, Gwin was named to the US Equestrian (USEF) Eventing 25 Emerging Athlete Program — one of the many USEF High Performance Pathway Programs the USET Foundation helps to support.

The now 24-year-old Gwin had a successful Young Riders career with mount Glock Pullman. After his retirement, she found herself without a competition ride for some time. In January 2025, she was allocated the ride on Molly Duda’s British-bred Oldenburg, De Facto (by Diarado x Now Or Never M). However, just a month later, Gwin suffered a serious accident, putting the duo’s plans on hold.

“In February last year, I had a bad fall and fractured the base of my skull,” said Gwin. “I partially tore some ligaments that basically hold your head onto your neck. It was a big blow, and I was told I’d be out for six months to a year, with the potential that I wouldn’t ever be able to ride again. It was a really big setback, so getting the grant after a slow competition season last year was a shock.

“When I found out I’d won it, there were a lot of emotions because I had not expected it at all,” she continued. “I feel overwhelming gratitude for this opportunity and to the people who have helped support me and make this crazy dream of riding horses a reality. Tamie has helped bring a lot of opportunities my way, and some of her owners — including the Dudas and Ruth Bley — now own horses for me. It’s a big group effort of people coming together to try to help make this possible.”

The Amanda Pirie Warrington Grant is intended for a recipient who will benefit most from the opportunity to continue their training with top coaches and to compete against the world’s best in eventing. As the recipient, Gwin will receive up to $5,000 to help offset expenses associated with her training throughout 2026.

“I had a great Young Riders career, but when my horse retired, my family stopped supporting me financially,” explained Gwin. “I was faced with a reality check about what it realistically takes to succeed in this sport. I’ve been trying to find my own way since, which is not easy. It takes a lot of work, but the journey has made me really fall in love with the whole package of eventing. It’s not just about the competition highlights; I also love the process of learning to train horses.

“This is my first grant, and I’m overwhelmed with gratitude,” she continued. “Most of it will go towards De Facto as we’re taking him to the East Coast for three months. As someone always trying to figure it out financially, this takes some pressure off and opens up a lot of opportunities for me. The grant will allow me to concentrate on riding and training and free up more of my focus for my horses and the people that help me. My partnership with De Facto is developing into something strong; I’m really excited for this spring.

“It’s special that these opportunities exist,” added Gwin. “They create possibilities that otherwise wouldn’t happen. It only takes one person, one thing, or the USET Foundation to step in and help jump-start progress to make a difference. The support, experience, and opportunities provided through the grants and programs the USET Foundation supports give riders exactly what they need when it’s time to move up to senior teams.”

Gwin aims to make the step up to CCI3* level in 2026 with the 11-year-old De Facto — who has not had a single cross-country jumping fault in his four international starts — a transition that the Amanda Pirie Warrington Grant will help facilitate.

See the full list of previous recipients of the Amanda Pirie Warrington Grant here.