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Thursday News & Notes

By on Jan 29, 2026 12:01 am -

One Big Thing: New USEA Online Tools and Member Portal

If you haven’t logged on to your USEA account lately, now may be the time! XEntry and the old USEA member portal have stepped aside to make way for HorseConnect, the new USEA Sport Management System platform.

About HorseConnect

The new member portal intends to modernize all aspects of your membership, horse registrations, and event entries. The USEA has put together some guides to help you navigate the new user experience of HorseConnect, including how to set up your account and how to register a new horse, with more tools to come soon.

Competition records for the last 24 months can still be found on the USEventing.com homepage under “Search Horse” and “Search Ride”, but as the HorseConnect system integrates, you’ll still need to navigate to the old USEA Online Services portal for records older than 24 months.

XEntry is no longer available to submit entries — all entries going forward will be submitted through HorseConnect.

For questions about the new system or any assistance with accessing your information or account, the USEA urges you to reach out to [email protected] or any other appropriate staff member. [You can find staff contact info listed at the bottom of this article]

US Events This Weekend

Galway Downs 2026 Kickoff HT (CA): [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Sporting Days Farm February HT II (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Three Lakes Winter I HT at Caudle Ranch (FL): [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Other Links and Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Part 2 of Noelle’s conversation with Dressage Gold Medalist Karen Rohlf dives into that “not quite right” instinct, with an explanation of how sometimes “training problems” are actually context problems.

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No need to watch the Big Football Game just to wait for the horse commercial:

Wednesday News & Notes

By on Jan 28, 2026 12:01 am -

One Big Thing: VIP Experiences now available for 2026 $100,000 Grand-Prix Eventing Showcase at Bruce’s Field

It’s already upon us! Don’t miss this year’s Grand-Prix Eventing Showcase — and if you want the full treatment at An Event Like No Other, there are a very limited number of exclusive VIP experiences now available. We want to see you there!

VIP Tables

  • Reserved table in main VIP tent (seats 8)
  • 8 VIP tickets for the event
  • 4 VIP parking passes
  • Front row seating for Show Jumping & Cross-Country
  • Thu PM, Feb 26th: Welcome Party cocktail hour admittance
  • Fri AM, Feb 27th: Dressage catered brunch in VIP tent
  • Fri PM, Feb 27th: Show Jumping catered dinner & open bar in VIP tent
  • Sat, Feb 28th: Cross-Country access to VIP tent & Chalets with food & beverage service

VIP Chalets

  • Private VIP Chalet, set course-side for Saturday Cross-Country
  • 6 VIP tickets for the event
  • 3 VIP parking passes
  • Thu PM, Feb 26th: Welcome Party cocktail hour admittance
  • Fri AM, Feb 27th: Dressage catered brunch in VIP tent
  • Fri PM, Feb 27th: Show Jumping catered dinner & open bar in VIP tent
  • Sat, Feb 28th: Cross-Country access to VIP tent & Chalets with food & beverage service in main tent

VIP Tickets

Full Event Ticket:

  • Thu PM, Feb 26th: Welcome Party cocktail hour admittance
  • Fri AM, Feb 27th: Dressage catered brunch in VIP tent
  • Fri PM, Feb 27th: Show Jumping catered dinner & open bar in VIP tent
  • Sat, Feb 28th: Cross-Country access to VIP tent & Chalets with food & beverage service in main tent

Cross-Country Day Ticket:

  • Sat, Feb 28th: Cross-Country access to VIP tent & Chalets with food & beverage service in main tent

All VIP Tickets must be purchased before February 13th — this event fills up quick so don’t wait! Contact Kate directly at [email protected] to reserve a Chalet or Table, or you can purchase single and Saturday-only VIP tickets online [here].

Tailgating (Sat, Feb 28th only)
VERY Limited — Gold Package already sold out!

Gold Tailgating Package

  • 4 General Admission tickets (Fri & Sat)
  • 1 course-side tailgate space
  • 10×10 peaked tent
  • 1 front frow tailgate parking pass
  • 1 second row tailgate parking pass for Sat, Feb 28th

Silver Tailgating Package

  • 4 General Admission tickets (Fri & Sat)
  • 1 course-side tailgate space
  • 1 front frow tailgate parking pass
  • 1 second row tailgate parking pass for Sat, Feb 28th

Bronze Tailgating Package

  • 4 General Admission tickets (Fri & Sat)
  • 1 course-side tailgate space
  • 1 front frow tailgate parking pass

More Opportunities

[Vendor Applications] [Press Applications] [Volunteer] [Sponsor]

US Events This Weekend

Full Gallop Farm January HT (SC) – new date Wed, Jan 28: [Website/Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

Galway Downs 2026 Kickoff HT (CA): [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Sporting Days Farm February HT II (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Three Lakes Winter I HT at Caudle Ranch (FL): [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Other Links and Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Jot down these 10 rider position tips from Olympic Gold Medalist Carl Hester’s masterclass:

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Eventing Will Continue at Bouckaert Farm

By on Jan 27, 2026 9:00 am -

Photo courtesy of Bouckaert Farm.

Ever since documentation became available that Bouckaert Farm and its property owners, Carl Bouckaert, had been in conversations with developers to assess their 8,000-acre parcel of land for future use, rumors have swirled that the days of equestrian sports at the popular Chattahoochee Hills,, GA venue were numbered.

Carl has now put those rumors to rest, announcing in a press release recently that equestrian events (which include 7 recognized events and some 20-25 other competitions, including schooling shows, hunter/jumper and dressage competitions and community trail rides) would continue at the Farm through, at the very minimum, 2027.

Let’s zoom out just a little before we dive into the future.

The property was first purchased by Carl in 1988, when he foresaw a potential for the land to gain substantial value due to its proximity to Atlanta proper and major throughways. Additionally, the property is only 20 minutes from the Atlanta airport, the busiest airport in the world. He also germinated the idea of a property that could provide opportunity for himself and his family down the road, as a development made for the future.

As a decorated eventer himself, having represented Belgium at two Olympics, two World Championships, and six European Championships — resulting in three team medals — Carl knew he wanted to provide a space for horses on the Farm, and in 2006 what was formerly known as Chattahoochee Hills hosted its first event. It would go on to host the USEA American Eventing Championships as well as Olympic qualifiers, eventually coming under the name Bouckaert Farm a few years ago.

Now, Bouckaert Farm dedicates about 2200 acres to its equestrian facilities, which include a cross country course designed now by Clayton Fredericks (AUS) that runs up through the 4* level. Capt. Mark Phillips, a longtime friend of Carl’s and a longtime course designer prior to his retirement, is also involved as an advisor.

And while future development plans for the property are in the works, there’s one key detail that will help to ensure the future of horses at Bouckaert Farm in perpetuity. Together with other landowners in the area, Carl worked with the city of Chattahoochee Hills and other large landowners to impose a zoning ordinance stipulating that up to 70% of owned land must be designated as green space. Under this categorization, about 5,200 of the acres that make up Bouckaert Farm must be used for this function, an increase after the property was rezoned, by request, under the HM-MU Zoning District at the end of 2025. HM-MU is a Mixed-Use Hamlet district intended for a medium-density, fine-grained mix of uses. It requires high levels of open space preservation within each district.

During a recent open house showcasing the phases of development in the works for the Bouckaert property, plans were shared with attendees for feedback. DMB Development is leading the project, bringing forward a dedicated model of large, high-end projects that also co-exist with natural green space. DMB Development has worked on large mixed-use projects in areas like Arizona, California, Hawaii, Cabo San Lucas, and North Carolina.

Several hundred comments were received by community members, and among the top comments were those in support of preserving the equestrian property and horse farm for the future.

As for their commitment to hosting events through at least 2027, Carl, who also affirmed this at a horse show at Bouckaert Farm back in 2024 to address the ongoing rumors, and his wife, Suzanne Sitherwood, aren’t wavering. “I mean, who knows what’s going to happen?” Carl said. “But as long as it’s feasible, we will have the equestrian events go forward, although right now we’re only committing through 2027 because we’re not 100% sure whether we’re going to be able to keep it where we have it, or whether we put it somewhere else.”

That “somewhere else” simply being a different portion of the Bouckaert Farm property, Carl clarified. For now, it’s status quo: no definitive development plans breaking ground yet, no imminent changes, and any ‘somewhere else’ would still be Bouckaert Farm, a venue at which many an eventer has built their careers. Carl and Suzanne look forward to welcoming all equestrian event patrons for a long time to come.

Tuesday News & Notes from Kentucky Performance Products

By on Jan 27, 2026 12:01 am -

One Big Thing: Ride iQ’s Equestrian Mastermind Season 3 is out now

EN’s good friend and sponsor Natalie Hummel guides Ride iQ’s Equestrian Mastermind podcast, and Season 3’s first episode has dropped now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Episode 1 features Natalie’s conversation with world-class riders Phillip Dutton, Tik Maynard, Will Coleman, and Michael Pollard.

Highlights from the Episode:

  • Natalie plays a clip for the riders she uses in her sports psychology consultations that asks a question of “Why Do I Do This?”: What is that deeper purpose that continues to drive you to the sport, regardless of your losses and struggles? Each rider gives a response to their own personal journeys with winning, losing, and their deeper purpose, with a benefit to the audience of the variety of perspectives from 5* winners to riders who have since left the 5* spotlight.
  • The panel-type conversation centers around four questions Natalie asks to each rider:
    • Throughout your career, when have you felt a lack of fulfillment or a disconnection, and what felt most familiar to you?
    • Did you ever get a win that you thought would change your life, but it didn’t?
    • If you set aside all the external pressure to win, what would still pull you forward to competition?
    • What do you do to reconnect when you notice yourself losing your sense of clarity?

Phillip, Tik, Will, and Michael all provide expert insight on mindsets, balancing family life, motivations, and purpose as competitors and horsemen. Listen in and bookmark Equestrian Mastermind so you catch the upcoming episodes!

[Click here to listen to our own episode with Natalie Hummel and 5* rider Hannah Sue Hollberg on the Go Eventing Podcast]

US Events Opening Entries Today

Ocala Winter II (FL); Ram Tap National HT (CA); Pine Top Spring HT (GA)

US Events Closing Entries Today

Rocking Horse Winter II HT (FL); Ram Tap HT (CA); Jumping Branch Farm HT (SC)

Other Links and Reading

Sponsor Corner: Kentucky Performance Products

KPP President Delia Nash’s champion racehorse, Sibelius, is on the road again! Eventer Tim Bourke has welcomed Sibelius into his barn and will build upon the foundation Alison O’Dwyer laid down for the Retired Racehorse Project. Keep an eye out for Tim and Sibelius at local events near you!

Training Tip of the Day

Get some expert post-XC leg care tips from professional freelance groom Debbie Carpenter:

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It’s our favorite time of year: London 52’s first post-holiday jump schools.

Weekend Winners: Rocking Horse & Ram Tap

By on Jan 26, 2026 9:00 am -

With a snowy winter storm weekend, we’re hoping everyone is staying safe and cozy! We did see Full Gallop postpone their HT, and will look forward to seeing the competition unfold this coming Wednesday.

Rocking Horse and Ram Tap were able to run their HT and CT, and we’re here to recap the weekend and celebrate our Weekend Winners! Congrats to all on successful outings, with a special shout out to the winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award: Jane Musselman and Corleone Tops, who scored a 22.0 in the Open Training A at Rocking Horse!

Rocking Horse Winter I HT (FL): [Website][Scores]

Intermediate Rider: Jordan Riske and MM Irish Clover (31.1)
Open Intermediate: Elisa Wallace and Lissavorra Quality (33.1)
Open Intermediate One Day (Friday) A: Bruce Davidson Jr. and Cooley Candyman (29.2)
Open Intermediate One Day (Friday) B: Zachary Brandt and Direct Advance (27.1)
Intermediate/Preliminary: Lee Maher and HTF Cooley Twist (34.3)
Open Preliminary: Mya Poulos and Bob Chaplin (28.2)
Open Preliminary One Day (Friday) A: Sharon White and Jaguars Duende (28.2)
Open Preliminary One Day (Friday) B: Sherry Pound and Carnaby (33.0)
Preliminary Horse: Declan Bast and Je M’appelle Balou (31.6)
Preliminary Rider: Cindy Rawson and Evening Melody (29.4)
Modified Rider: Samantha Thomas and Troisade (29.8)
Open Modified A: Candace Elizabeth Bell and Shmick (25.8)
Open Modified B: Declan Bast and Sicario Hit DF (25.0)
Junior Training Rider: Elle White and Biscotti (31.5)
Open Training A: Jane Musselman and Corleone Tops (22.0)
Open Training B: Kelty O’Donoghue and Moorpark RFB (28.8)
Senior Training Rider: Darci Burton and VS Correlli Surprise (28.5)
Training Horse: Matthew Flynn and Vigo (24.3)
Junior Novice Rider: Lula Carney and Excel Star Vero Amore (24.7)
Novice Horse: Alyssa Phillips and Fürst Royale (25.3)
Open Novice A: Kelty O’Donoghue and Fashionable Man (24.2)
Open Novice B: Lauren Lambert and FE Joker is Coming (22.2)
Senior Novice Rider: Merrell Waggoner and Big Bear’s Coeur D’un Aigle (29.7)
Beginner Novice Rider: Nicky Tucker and Pandora (29.7)
Open Beginner Novice A: Robin Walker and Grantstown Contendro (27.1)
Open Beginner Novice B: Megan Correia-Bittner and Lamborghini (24.1)
Open Starter: Addison Borton and Bad to the Bone (31.5)
Starter Rider: Sarah Will and Most Intriguing (31.5)

Ram Tap Combined Test (CA): [Website][Scores]

Preliminary CT: Lauren Billys Shady and Clearsky (30.8)
Modified CT: Lauren LoPiccolo and Crystal Blue Persuasion (35.3)
Training CT: Addison Johnson and Hit Biats (32.5)
Novice CT: Adriana Angelich and Viggo’s Boy (27.2)
Beginner Novice CT: Lacey LoPiccolo and Diego (28.8)
Grasshopper CT: Ava Kovacs and Paint Me a Picture (36.6)
Introductory CT: Elisa Beckwith and Reggie (37.9)

Monday News & Notes

By on Jan 26, 2026 12:01 am -

Happy Monday! Here’s what’s on our radar today:

One Big Thing: Maryland International Equestrian Foundation Scholarships are open for application until February 20

📣 The 2026 MIEF Adult Amateur Scholarship (Generously sponsored by Dale Ganley Clabaugh State Farm Insurance…

Posted by Maryland International Equestrian Foundation on Saturday, January 24, 2026

Several scholarship opportunities — for Amateur riders, FEI riders, and Junior riders — are currently accepting applications through February 20, thanks to the support of the Maryland International Equestrian Foundation (MIEF) and scholarship sponsors Dale Clabaugh – State Farm Agent and Dover Saddlery.

New for this year: Unused scholarship funds remaining at the end of the award period may be allocated to cover the entry fee for a subsequent horse trial in Maryland.

Here’s the scoop on each scholarship:

MIEF Adult Rider Scholarship – Sponsored by Dale Clabaugh – State Farm Agent – $1,000

The MIEF Adult Amateur Scholarship is designed to support adult riders who are balancing careers, family, and other responsibilities while pursuing their eventing goals. Recipients will receive a $1,000 credit to use toward entries at horse trials and clinics at Loch Moy Farm over the next year. This scholarship helps adult riders continue their journey in their passion for the sport and make the most of every riding opportunity. Scholarship funds may be used towards entry fees for all horse trials held at Loch Moy Farm, Clinics, Twilight Eventing, Pick Your Test/Blue Ribbon Jumper Rounds, and Cross Derbies.

MIEF Junior Rider Scholarship – Sponsored by Dover Saddlery – $500

The MIEF Junior Rider Scholarships are created to support young riders from a variety of backgrounds who are building their equestrian skills at the grassroots level. Scholarship recipients will receive a $500 credit to use for Highland Series Horse Trials, Twilight Events, Pick Your Time/Test Dressage & horse, or Jump Round show entries and clinics at Loch Moy Farm over the next year.

MIEF FEI Rider Scholarship – $1,000

The Maryland International Equestrian Foundation (MIEF) will award four $1,000 equestrian scholarships to North American based riders wanting to compete at the 1*, 2*, 3* or 4* levels at the June Maryland International Horse Trials.

The scholarship funds will used entry fees, stabling, travel costs, and other associated competition expenses up to $1,000.

You can learn more about each opportunity, including application criteria and funding usage rules, as well as start on your application here.

U.S. Weekend Results

Rocking Horse Winter I HT (FL): [Website] [Scores]

Ram Tap Combined Test (CA): [Website] [Scores]

Full Gallop Farm January HT (SC) — postponed to Wed, Jan 28: [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer]

Other Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Honestly, an applicable “tip” from dressage pro JJ Tate that’s got not much to do with training and more about staying sane in this cold winter…

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Would you try snowpolo??

Sunday Links

By on Jan 25, 2026 12:01 am -

Did you know that you can support Canadian Eventing with just $500 a year and a tax write-off? Equestrian Canada is building toward the 2026 World Championships at Aachen and the 2028 Olympics, and they need your help to support their athletes to get there. Your donation will go directly towards the support of eventing athletes in Canada, and if you’re also in Florida you can purchase tickets to a fundraising event on March 8 at Club Adena. VIP tables and regular admission is available, so there are plenty of ways to help our neighbors to the north field teams for future championships and beyond.

You can learn more about the $500 Club and other opportunities to help out here, and if you’re interested in donating to the silent or live auction, or becoming a sponsor for the evening please reach out to Sue Bundy at [email protected] or +1-416-358-6461.

U.S. Weekend Events

Rocking Horse Winter I HT (FL): [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Live Scores] [Volunteer]

Ram Tap Combined Test (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Full Gallop Farm January HT (SC) — postponed to Wed, Jan 28: [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer]

Links & Reading

Training Tip of the Day

Tweak your walk-trot transition with dressage pro Marten Luiten:

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Sharon White jumps on the 2016 trend with a throwback to the heyday of Cooley On Show:

 

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Saturday Links from World Equestrian Brands

By on Jan 24, 2026 12:01 am -

A big shift is coming to the Carolina Horse Park for the 2026 Setters’ Run Farm Carolina International CCI4*-S and Horse Trials (March 19-22 – Raeford, NC)! We’ll see a location change for the FEI show jumping phase of competition, now taking place on the grass field area on the same side of Montrose Road as the dressage arenas. Until now, the FEI divisions have jumped in the Twin Gates Derby Field across the road, which also hosted the Carolina Club hospitality tent. This location was fabulous in its own right, but now the jumping will be located right in the main hub of the event. The Carolina Club will shift over as well, creating prime viewing for both dressage and show jumping, while cross country will continue to be held on the opposite side of Montrose. We also can’t help but think of the newly-opened cross country possibilities for Carolina International designer Derek di Grazia.

With the location shift, spectators and competitors, grooms, volunteers, officials, media and more will have a more concentrated area with easier access to vendors and stabling. Carolina International always boasts a strong trade fair and food court, as well as family- and kid-friendly activities throughout the weekend.

Carolina Club tickets are currently on sale, and entries for the Setters’ Run Farm Carolina International open on February 3. The event offers Novice through Advanced National divisions as well as CCI1*-S through CCI4*-S competition. The 4*-S is a US Equestrian Open qualifier as well as a key Defender Kentucky or MARS Badminton prep. You can view the Omnibus listing here.

U.S. Weekend Events

Rocking Horse Winter I HT (FL): [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Live Scores] [Volunteer]

Ram Tap Combined Test (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Full Gallop Farm January HT (SC) — postponed to Wed, Jan 28: [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer]

Links & Reading

Sponsor Corner: World Equestrian Brands

Excited to make a difference in 2026?

Remember, every website purchase from World Equestrian Brands contributes to the FlyPups mission! What is FlyPups, you may ask? FlyPups is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that flies dogs out of desperate situations to fosters, no-kill shelters, and forever homes—while also delivering trained companion/service dogs to veterans and supporting disaster-relief efforts. You can learn more about FlyPups here.

Training Tip of the Day

The half-seat is a useful tool for any rider, but sometimes it can be hard to nail the details — especially if you’re new to it. Check out some tips from Heels Down Mag in the caption of the post below:

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A great throwback to Buck Davidson and the great Ballynoecastle RM sending it around Kentucky’s cross country:

Friday News & Notes from Stable View

By on Jan 23, 2026 12:01 am -

One Big Thing: Cassie Sanger presented with 2026 Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy at USET Benefit Gala

Cassie Sanger and Redfield Fyre. Photo by Sally Spickard.

Newly-debuted 5* rider and 2026 USEF Eventing Development Program member Cassie Sanger was presented with the 2026 Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy at the US Equestrian Team Foundation’s “Aachen” benefit gala on January 16, 2026. The award is presented annually to a junior or young rider in an Olympic discipline who exemplifies the US Team’s ideals of sportsmanship and horsemanship.

Cassie is the first eventer to win the Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy since 2011, when it was presented to Tiana Coudray, and has previously been honored by the USET Foundation when awarded the 2023 Karen E. Stives Endowment Fund Grant, which allowed her to participate in that year’s US Eventing European Development tour on Fernhill Zoro.

“The USET Foundation has been a huge part of my recent success,” Cassie stated. “My first trip overseas… was huge for me. I was able to put [the Karen E. Stives Endowment Fund Grant] toward the experience of going abroad, and that lit a fire in me for what I want to do. It would not have been possible without the support. I am so grateful for the way they want to show up for riders and horses.”

What’s next for Cassie?

During a stellar 2025 season — which included top-20 finishes at both Kentucky and Burghley — 21 year-old Cassie made a huge decision to move her entire string of horses to England, where she now bases with Olympic gold medalist Ros Canter. Cassie’s new home provides her with great proximity to some of the best instruction in the world, with only more team and competition opportunities to come — including her placement as one of three riders chosen for the 2026 USEF Eventing Development Program. Cassie and her top horse Redfield Fyre will join Mia Farley and Jenny Caras as they challenge the Bicton CCIO4*-NC-S this May.

In 2026, Sanger plans to apply again to the US Eventing European Development Tour with Fernhill Zoro. Her England-based season plans include a Badminton Horse Trials debut for Redfield Fyre as well as the Young Horse Championships at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials for her up-and-coming horses. She also hopes to contest the Under-25 Eventing World Championship, a new competition, taking place at Millstreet International Horse Trials in Ireland in July 2026.

Photo courtesy of Aachen 2026.

More about the USET Foundation’s “Aachen” Benefit Gala

The “Aachen” benefit gala on January 16th raised nearly $1.2 million in support of US equestrian sport ahead of the 2026 FEI World Championships, which this year will be held at the revered equestrian venue in Aachen, Germany. The gala featured a live auction, where everything from luxury retreats to World Championship hospitality packages to a 2024 Paris Olympic jump were put up to bid. Other awards were also presented at the gala, including the 2026 Whitney Stone Cup to US show jumper Lillie Keenan, which acknowledges her as “an active competitor whose consistent excellence in international competition and sportsmanlike conduct as an ambassador for the sport exemplify the USET Foundation’s and USEF’s highest ideals and traditions.”

With many members of the equestrian and philanthropic communities in attendance, the funds raised will not only enable the attendance of US athletes at the 2026 World Championships, but will also support the USEF High Performance Programs and Pathways and the athletes being developed to represent the United States.

“Sustaining competitive excellence at the highest levels of equestrian sport requires hard work, unwavering commitment, and meaningful resources,” said USET Foundation Chairman, President, and CEO Kristi Mitchem. “Unlike many other countries, the United States does not receive government funding for equestrian sport. Our teams rely largely on support from the USET Foundation and our dedicated donors. We are tremendously grateful for the generosity shown at this year’s benefit.”

US Events This Weekend

Rocking Horse Winter I HT (FL): [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Ram Tap Combined Test (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Full Gallop Farm January HT (SC) — postponed to Wed, Jan 28: [Website] [Entries/Ride Times]

Other Links and Reading

Sponsor Corner: Stable View

Aubrey Eisenman, a winter boarder at Stable View Equestrian, was instrumental in creating Stable View’s first Bluegrass Festival in 2025. Outside of riding, training, and running her own boarding facility, Aubrey also plays in her own bluegrass band “Aubrey and the Clydes” — who you’ll be able to catch performing at Stable View’s next Bluegrass Festival on Sunday, May 24th!

Get tickets to the 2026 Aiken Bluegrass Festival [here]. You can also learn more about Aubrey and the festival in the January edition of Stable View’s monthly updates magazine [here].

Training Tip of the Day

Elisa Wallace has been sharing her system as she works with her newest Mustang partner, Baci. This is Part 1 of her second day of pen work with the nervous mare:

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Meet U25 Quebec riders Cassandre Leblanc and Emma McHugh:

Thursday News & Notes

By on Jan 22, 2026 12:01 am -

One Big Thing: Andrew Temkin Appointed LA28 Technical Delegate

The FEI has announced the names of officials selected to serve as technical delegates at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

Andrew Temkin (USA) has been appointed Technical Delegate for Eventing competitions, with Grégory Bodo (FRA) to hold the same position for Show Jumping, and Carlos Lopes (POR) as the delegate for Dressage. Andrew is a Level 4 Technical Delegate as well as an FEI Course Director, having also served as the TD at several CCI5* events and a Technical Official at the 2016 and 2021 Olympic Games.

Scotland’s Alec Lochore will had already been revealed as the cross country designer in LA, while Irishman Alan Wade gets his Olympic star as the show jumping designer. Grégory Bodo, the newly-appointed Technical Delegate, was the co-head jumping designer for the Paris Olympics, alongside Santiago Varela (ESP).

US Events This Weekend

Rocking Horse Winter I HT (FL): [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Ram Tap Combined Test (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Full Gallop Farm January HT (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times]

Other Links and Reading

Training Tip of the Day

How often are you trotting jumps at home? How often are you doing it on the buckle? Here’s why Dana Cooke does so frequently, even with her top horses:

Go Eventing

Cross country schooling in Australia is a little different sometimes: