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Wednesday News & Notes

By on Nov 12, 2025 12:01 am -

Photo courtesy of Hannah Maloney / USEA.

Welcome to Area VIII, Tennessee! Some changes are coming to the USEA Area map: beginning with the 2026 competition season, Tennessee will officially join Area VIII, departing its longtime home in Area III. The shift, spearheaded by eventing advocates like Cathy Wieschhoff and supported by organizers such as Bill Graves of River Glen Horse Trials, reflects what many grassroots riders and organizers have felt for years: that Tennessee’s geography, eventing style, and rider base align more naturally with its northern neighbors. The move opens new doors for eventers in the region, including expanded Young Rider opportunities, the potential for Area Championships at additional venues like River Glen, which can host levels up to Intermediate, and a calendar that aligns with the interests of those in Tennessee and beyond. You can read more on this development here.

U.S. Weekend Events

The Event at TerraNova (FL): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scores] [Live Stream] [Volunteer]

Ram Tap Classic Three-Day & H.T. (CA): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores] [Volunteer]

News & Reading

The equestrian community has come together in a powerful show of support for UK rider and trainer Catherine Robinson, who was left permanently blind after a young horse struck her in the face while lunging. Despite the traumatic accident, which caused extensive facial fractures and irreparable damage to her optic nerves, Catherine’s first instinct upon waking in the hospital was to dream big: “I’m going to go to the Paralympics.” A fundraiser set up by her “right-hand woman,” Melissa Stone, has already raised over £90,000 to support her recovery and rehabilitation. You can read the full story and donate here.

The 2025 Monart Sale, which features some top-quality and purpose-bred three-year-old horses each year, is in the books — and the top seller is heading to the U.S.! Joe Pagan, founder of Kentucky Equine Research, purchased MBF Santuro. Bred by MBF Sporthorses and boasting bloodlines by L’Extreme BH (a Canturo son) out of a Casall mare, MBF Santuro impressed with his conformation and movement. He’ll stay in Ireland to be started before heading stateside next summer to begin his eventing career (and Joe is still deciding on which rider will start and produce the horse, so we’ll be waiting eagerly to find out!). With a 73% clearance rate and international buyers spanning from Argentina to Sweden, Monart reported strong demand and rising average prices, marking another successful edition of the all-three-year-old auction. You can view the full sale results here — and don’t forget that the Goresbridge ‘Go For Gold’ Sale kicks off today at 3 p.m. GMT / 10:00 a.m. EST — you can register to bid and view the auction here.

After a devastating January pipe burst flooded the Ontario Veterinary College’s Large Animal Hospital, the equine community responded with extraordinary speed and generosity. The only 24/7 equine surgical facility in Ontario was forced to shut down its operating and recovery suites, but staff set up an emergency facility within 36 hours, performing their first surgery just three days later. Thanks to community support and over $130,000 in donations (and counting), the crisis became a catalyst for long-overdue renovations. One operating room is already back in action, with another reopening soon. You can read the full story on the community united here.

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Feeling a little out of alignment after a weekend in the saddle? Or maybe you feel like your horse isn’t as flexible as you’d like? This week’s Ask an Expert guest, Dr. Jillian Johnson DC, AVCA, knows the feeling – literally. As a chiropractor who specializes in equestrians and their mounts, she’s here to share how proper alignment, posture, and body awareness can make a world of difference in your ride as well as your everyday life. From stiff hips to sore backs, we’re cracking open all things chiropractic (pun intended).

Dr. Jillian has a passion for helping animals and their people, with a special interest in performance optimization in competition animals. With aspirations of being an animal chiropractor since she was 9 years old, she was lucky enough to find her purpose young. She’s spent her life honing her skills and working towards building a place that connected human and animal wellness to optimize teamwork. Dr. Jillian has a B.S from Texas A&M University, Chiropractic Physician Doctorate, and is certified by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. In 2016, she opened Farmhouse Chiropractic, a busy and thriving practice located in Ocala, Florida.

FEI Unveils First Hosts for New U25 World Championship Coming in 2026

By on Nov 11, 2025 9:00 am -

Piggy March and the ex-racehorse Our Old Fella. Photo courtesy of Cornbury Horse Trials.

The FEI’s newest addition to the eventing championship calendar, the Under-25 Eventing World Championship, has officially found its first two homes. Millstreet International Horse Trials in Ireland will debut the CCI4*-S competition in 2026 (July 22-26), and Cornbury House Horse Trials in Oxfordshire, England, has been awarded the 2027 edition, set to run from September 8–12.

This championship was created to address a longstanding gap in the development pathway between the Young Rider level (typically held at CCI3*-L) and Senior international competition (CCI4*-L and above). Initially proposed at a CCI3*-L level, the new championship received robust feedback from several national federations, who advocated for the format to be held at CCI4*-S instead to better prepare riders for the demands of senior teams. Those calls were heeded, and the final format now aligns with the Long format: dressage, cross country, then show jumping.

The eligibility rules for the new U25 Championship sparked considerable discussion during its development, particularly around whether athletes could also compete in other FEI championships in the same year. The original draft would have blocked U25 riders from participating in any other FEI championship that year — an approach many federations felt was too limiting. Following feedback, the final rule was revised to strike a better balance: those entered in the U25 Championship are now permitted to also compete at the Senior Championship level within the same year. They cannot, however, compete in both Pony/Junior/Young Rider Championships and the U25 Worlds in the same year.

Kevin McNab (AUS) and Faro Imp (OL) – winner of the CCI4*-S – Connollys RED MILLS at Millstreet. Photo by Bit-Media.

Millstreet, set in the spectacular Green Glens Arena and featuring sprawling parkland cross country of County Cork, is a venue that last staged a major championship in 2017 when the Duggans hosted the FEI Junior and Young Rider Europeans. Director Thomas Duggan sees the U25 Championship as both a celebration and a proving ground: “It has long been felt that it’s a big step up from Young Riders to a Senior Championship. This new concept, which is open to the world, should provide a valuable experience and an exciting competition for talented under-25 riders.” The venue will also maintain its regular spring fixture, with CCI-S classes running May 28–31, 2026.

In 2027, the world’s top under-25s will head to the meticulously run Cornbury House Horse Trials, which has rapidly built a reputation as one of Britain’s most polished venues for top sport. The event, held at David Howden’s private estate, has placed youth development at the heart of its mission since its inception. Alongside the U25 World Championship, Cornbury 2027 will also feature the British Eventing Young Horse Championships and under-21 divisions, creating a powerful celebration of the sport’s rising stars.

“I am absolutely thrilled that Cornbury House has been awarded the 2027 Under-25 World Championships,” said David in a press release. “So much of what we have created here is about nurturing the next generation—be it young riders or young horses—and this feels like the perfect fit.” He noted Cornbury’s unique combination of world-class competition conditions, hospitality, and support from a growing network of global sponsors, which will also help cover travel expenses for horses coming from emerging eventing nations.

Inclusivity, David noted, was also top of mind for this project, and indicated that financial support will be available to assist riders in making the trip. “We are very keen to promote inclusivity within eventing, symbolized by a great diversity of nations represented without compromising competitive quality,” he said. “With assistance from our global network of sponsors, we aim to assist with travel costs for horses from emerging eventing nations.”

Rosie Williams, chief executive of British Eventing, called the selection “a wonderful recognition of David Howden and his team’s vision and investment in supporting the next generation of eventing talent.” She also highlighted a wider legacy focus: “Alongside the championship, we will deliver an exciting programme designed to promote and train young officials, helping to inspire and equip the future leaders of our sport.”

US Equestrian has also indicated that it will be targeting this event, and it stands as a top opportunity for further development of tomorrow’s Olympic and World Championship riders. Now, which venue in the U.S. would best suit to host this new World Championship?

Tuesday News & Notes from Kentucky Performance Products

By on Nov 11, 2025 12:01 am -

Piggy March and Halo. Photo by Athalens.

Belsay Horse Trials is leveling up in 2026! After an impressively executed double-header this spring, including a pop-up CCI4*-S to replace Chatsworth, organizers have confirmed that Belsay will now permanently host international classes at CCI4*-S, CCI3*-S, CCI2*-S, and CCI1* levels. The 2026 edition will run May 15–17, taking over the historical weekend formerly held by Chatsworth and Floors Castle. Piggy March and Halo topped the inaugural CCI4*-S this year, and with Belsay’s growing profile and Adrian Ditcham-designed cross country, it’s shaping up to be a key prep stop for top UK combinations heading to Aachen, Luhmühlen, and Bramham. We’re already marking our calendars! More information can be found here.

Catch up with cross country course designer Adrian Ditcham to see what’s in store for 2026:

U.S. Events Opening Entries Today

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Pine Top Thanksgiving H.T. (GA)

News & Reading

With her top-15 Pau finish last month, Emily Hamel completed all six Northern Hemisphere CCI5* events with her horse of a lifetime, Corvett. The USEA caught up with Emily to reflect on the milestone achievement, which was truthfully never really on her list of “things to do.” And has she ruled out a trip Down Under to contest the seventh 5* in the world at Adelaide? Find out here.

In the latest installment of The Chronicle of the Horse‘s “Ask Stable Sage” column, one reader writes in with a raw and relatable question: What does one do when they’ve lost their nerve, post-baby? Does that “nerve” come back? What follows is one of the most compassionate, clear-eyed responses we’ve read on the subject of postpartum identity shifts, rewritten instincts, and the bravery it takes just to get back in the saddle, both emotionally and literally. If you’ve ever questioned your confidence after becoming a parent (or frankly, at any point in life), this one’s worth your coffee break and you can read it here.

Ever wondered how much it costs to clone a horse, or whether clones can compete at the Olympics? Horse & Hound’s Polly Bryan has you covered with a fascinating breakdown of equine cloning, from pricing (hint: you’ll need around $85K) to famous cases like Chilli Morning’s cloned sons and Gem Twist’s genetic twins. Whether you’re into bloodline preservation, rare breed rescue, or just want to know if cloned horses share the same white markings (spoiler: they don’t), this one’s full of cloning curiosities. Read it here.

Sponsor Corner: Kentucky Performance Products

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Preview an exclusive interview with European Champion Laura Collett, coming your way soon via British Eventing:

Weekend Winners: Majestic Oaks, River Glen, Fleur de Leap, & Full Moon Farm

By on Nov 10, 2025 12:30 pm -

Happy Monday, Eventing Nation! The weather might be increasingly chilly, but we’re still seeing eventers braving the elements to enjoy weekends out with their equine partners!

Congrats to all of our successful outings at Majestic Oaks, River Glen, Fleur de Leap, and Full Moon Farm! We’re giving a shout out to our Weekend Winners here, with a special shout out to the winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award: Rachel McDonough and Boston Jack, who scored a 19.4 in the Open Beginner Novice HT at Full Moon Farm!

H.T. at Majestic Oaks (FL): [Website][Scores]

CT CCI 1*S: Clare VanderWoude and Hindine (35.8)
Open Preliminary: Shannon Lilley and Pearlyville (31.4)
Preliminary Rider: Tessa Geven and Ameristan (33.7)
Open Modified: Lauren Nicholson and Clarimilo (26.4)
Training Rider: Hannah Pizzie and Papa Pablo (31.0)
Open Training: Robin Walker and DHI Milan (20.0)
Novice Rider: Katie Szewczyk and Van Dusen (30.8)
Open Novice: Kimmy Cecere and Fernhill Candy Time (23.1)
Beginner Novice Rider: Rachel Priester and Cash (28.4)
Open Beginner Novice: Kimmy Cecere and CLF Zevas Mystery (25.9)
Starter-Intro: Victoria Sudkamp and Pretty Boy Red (26.0)

River Glen Fall H.T. (TN): [Website][Scores]

 

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Open Intermediate: Jodie Potts and Wapiti Byrd (74.2)
Open Preliminary: Claire Maloney and Phoenyx (40.0)
Open Modified: Nikki Burns and Zambian (39.5)
Open Training Jr: Abigail Walker and The Optimist (31.6)
Open Training Sr: Dan Kreitl and Hello King WD Z (27.9)
Novice Rider Jr: Suzanna Hall and Carlingford Wells (29.2)
Novice Rider Sr: Ashley Hudson and Figlio (32.8)
Open Novice: Amanda Richard and Volante CPF (26.7)
BNovice Rider: Olivia Palmer and Sir Edward (29.3)
Open BNovice: Anabelle Friend and Best Cause (29.4)
Open Starter Jr: Noemi Ledeczi and Chasing Foxes (23.7)
Open Starter Sr: Trudy Lonesky and Symphony Dansee (27.9)

 

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Fleur de Leap H.T. (LA): [Website][Scores]

Training: Amanda Chedville and Gin Fizz (48.1)
Novice: Hannah Reeser and Ltl Ireland Summr Soldier (25.7)
Training/Novice: Makenzie Stewart and True Emperor (61.8)
Beginner Novice JR: Caroline Vardeman and Flight School (29.1)
Beginner Novice SR: Laura Ayres and Secret (26.9)
Introductory: Rebecca Stewart and Mr. GQ (31.0)
Starter JR: Kennadi Terry and Kid Lemon Dees (Logan) (38.7)
Starter SR: Claire Chustz and Special EFXX (23.7)

Full Moon Farm Fall H.T. (MD): [Website][Scores]

Modified/Training – Open: Julie Nelson and Mi Padrino (34.8)
Open Training HT: Madi Simpson and Fernhill Chaos (37.9)
Open Novice HT A: Christine Ann Hryzak and Sheeran (34.2)
Open Novice HT B: Ryan Hall and Quality Gem (30.1)
Training/Novice – Open: Christine Ehlers and Cloudy Times (34.4)
Beginner Novice Horse HT: Alyssa Schmitt and Ruca (35.9)
Beginner Novice Rider HT A: Alexandra Whitehead and Avant Garde (32.9)
Beginner Novice Rider HT B: Claire McMillan and RVR Coldstone (28.5)
Novice/Beginner Novice – Open: Kelsey Klein and Simply Starbucks (39.7)
Open Beginner Novice HT: Rachel McDonough and Boston Jack (19.4)
Open Beginner Novice CT: Dylan Allen and A Dozen Roses (58.8)
Open Starter HT A: Abigail McEwen and Paloma (27.0)
Open Starter HT B: Katrina Davis and Paint Misbehavin’ (29.0)
Beginner Novice/Starter – Open: Katie Geiger and The Original Rumpshaker (55.8)
Open Novice CT: Carla Lindsay and Take Note (35.3)
Open Pre-Starter A: Colleen Ritter and Yellowstone (Teddy) (26.9)
Open Pre-Starter B: Lacey Christianson and King Congo (31.6)
Open Poles: Kathleen Monti and Ghost of You (37.5)
PreStarter/Poles – Open: Hailey Andrew and Gracie (33.4)
Pre-Starter CT: Mary Greenberg and FMF Zena (31.9)
Starter/PreStarter – Open: Kay Pfaff and Chalk (32.7)

Waylon Roberts Wins Record Ninth Indoor Eventing Challenge at Toronto’s Royal Horse Show

By on Nov 10, 2025 9:30 am -

Waylon Roberts and Lakeside Park. Photo by Ben Radvanyi Photography.

Waylon Roberts of Port Perry, ON, broke his own record with a remarkable ninth win in the $20,000 Mad Barn Indoor Eventing Challenge on Saturday evening, November 8, at the Royal Horse Show, held as part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON.

Roberts had only ridden his winning mount, Lakeside Park, for the first time 48 hours prior to Saturday night’s final. Roberts was sitting second after the opening round on Friday, nipping at the heels of leader Holly Jacks of Hillsburgh, ON. He made good use of the up-and-coming talent of Lakeside Park, an eight-year-old Canadian-bred Thoroughbred gelding owned by Penny Rowland, to go penalty free again on Saturday and finish on a combined winning time of 186.29 seconds.

Waylon Roberts of Port Perry, ON, riding Lakeside Park claimed a record ninth win in the $20,000 Mad Barn Indoor Eventing Challenge on Saturday, November 8, at the Royal Horse Show in Toronto, ON.

The Mad Barn Indoor Eventing Challenge is a title Roberts last won—for a record eighth time on that occasion—in 2015. This year, he was hopeful but set few expectations.

“I was only trying to do right by Penny, but what a horse,” he said of the horse regularly ridden by fellow Canadian eventer Jamie Kellock. “Jamie and Jessica [Phoenix] worked together this week to prepare him. I showed up Friday morning, rode him at Jamie’s, then rode him a little here in the afternoon, and we did the class. I was trying to draw on all the good training I’ve had from my great coaches over the years, and that’s all you can try to do.

“Indoor eventing always gets your heart racing,” continued Roberts, a member of Canada’s bronze medal eventing team at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto. “It gets your blood pumping, and this atmosphere is second to none.”

The Coca-Cola Coliseum welcomed record numbers on opening weekend of the Royal Horse Show.

“It’s great to see this place jam-packed, and I think the horses love it,” said Roberts, who has been coming to The Royal with his family since he was a child. “They see all those eyes on them, and they hear people cheer for them. I know it gets the riders going but the horses love it too.”

Holly Jacks and Josephine. Photo by Ben Radvanyi Photography

Holly Jacks of Hillsburgh, ON, rode Josephine to second in the $20,000 Mad Barn Indoor Eventing Challenge on Saturday, November 8, at the Royal Horse Show in Toronto, ON.

The Mad Barn Indoor Eventing Challenge returned to the Royal Horse Show this year to deliver the adrenaline-pumping thrills of cross-country to an indoor setting. Featuring a combination of show jumping and cross-country obstacles, the course designed by world-renowned Captain Mark Phillips of Great Britain challenged horses and riders to be both daring and accurate to the cheers of an enthusiastic crowd in the Coca-Cola Coliseum.

After her opening night win, Jacks held on for a second-place finish. She piloted Ontario-bred Josephine for owner and breeder, Donna Van Beek, to a penalty-free finish just fractions of a second behind Roberts in 186.87 seconds. Three-time Canadian Olympian Jessica Phoenix of Cannington, ON, rounded out the top three with a clear performance and total time of 195.37 seconds on ESI Nixon, also owned by Penny Rowland.

Jessica Phoenix and ESI Nixon. Photo by Ben Radvanyi Photography

The number one eventing rider in the world, Harry Meade (GBR) concluded his Royal Horse Show debut by placing eighth riding borrowed mount BDE Olympic Royale, a nine-year-old Irish Sport Horse mare usually campaigned by 18-year-old Avery Tallman.

“It’s amazing to see the work that goes in behind the scenes at the Royal,” concluded Roberts, who is now based in Aiken, SC, after taking in some of the other sights and sounds of The Royal on Saturday afternoon. “I sat and watched the cow show a little bit this afternoon. You get to see things here that you wouldn’t in your daily life. It’s great!”

$20,000 Mad Barn Indoor Eventing Challenge – Final Standings

Saturday Evening, November 8, 2025

Rider / Hometown / Horse / Penalties / Time

1. Waylon Roberts / Port Perry, ON / Lakeside Park / 0 / 186.29

2. Holly Jacks / Hillsburgh, ON / Josephine / 0 / 186.87

3. Jessica Phoenix / Cannington, ON / ESI Nixon / 0 / 195.37

4. Melissa Boutin / Sherbrooke, QC / Penny GS / 0 / 213.93

5. Selena O’Hanlon / Kingston, ON / Ten Lakes / 5 / 213.43

6. Diana Burnett / Blackstock, ON / Whatsyourproblem / 5 / 219.23

7. Megane Sauve / St. Paul, QC / Nuance / 10 / 190.83

8. Harry Meade / South Gloucestershire, GBR / BDE Olympic Royale / 25 / 213.14

Monday News & Notes from The Event at TerraNova

By on Nov 10, 2025 12:01 am -

Will Coleman and Diabolo, former TerraNova podium finishers who will return to the 4* level this weekend after a delayed start to the 13-year-old Holsteiner’s season. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

We can’t wait to kick off the final FEI event of the 2025 season at The Event at TerraNova this week. It’s the final CCI4*-L and CCI4*-S of the season, with some exciting names featuring on both entry lists. This weekend will also mark the second 2026 qualifier leg of the US Equestrian Open of Eventing, providing riders with a leg up on the new season’s points earning. You can take a peek at the full entry list here.

There are many ways to experience The Event at TerraNova this weekend, including limited VIP table availability, Sunday’s Empty Bowls benefit dinner, volunteering or, if you can’t attend in person, a free live stream here.

U.S. Weekend Events

H.T. at Majestic Oaks (FL): [Website] [Scores]

River Glen Fall H.T. (TN): [Website] [Scores]

Fleur de Leap H.T. (LA): [Website] [Scores]

Full Moon Farm Fall H.T. (MD): [Website] [Scores]

News & Reading

It’s day one of the Goresbridge Go for Gold Select Event Horse sale in Ireland! If you’re in a position to do some online shopping this week, these handpicked young horses are ready for your virtual perusal. The sale officially kicks off today with viewings of the horses above 3 years old, which can be viewed live here. Tomorrow, the 3 year olds will be showcased, also available to view live here. Then on Wednesday, November 12, all lots will be available for viewing ahead of the afternoon’s sale, which will begin at 3 pm local time (7 a.m. EST). You can view our Wishlist here and learn more/view the full catalog here.

The cross country warm-up doesn’t have to feel as chaotic as it sometimes does. If you’re newer to eventing or haven’t competed in awhile (or you just want a refresher on how things work), we’ve got just the ticket: a warm-up primer from 5* rider and FEI judge Valerie Pride. Focusing on cross country warm-up, Valerie walks you through the steps of checking in with the ring steward and getting yourself and your horse set up for the fun. You can read more from Valerie on this here.

In her debut memoir, Finding Purpose: A Life Managing the Passion, Compulsion, and Borderline Addiction Called “Horses,” eventer and Mustang advocate Chelsea Canedy takes readers behind the scenes of a high-level equestrian life and into the inner work that sustains it. Dive on in with a great excerpt here.

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Waylon Roberts wasn’t the only indoor eventing winner crowned this weekend — over in Poland, Michael Jung (GER) took home the honors in the Cavaliada Eventing Tour:

Sunday Links

By on Nov 9, 2025 12:04 am -

What a year it was! We celebrated many a CCI5* champion this year, and for the first time ever, we reported on every 5* in the world here on EN!

Take a look back at 2025’s 5* season with us:

Grit, Guts and Glory On Display at Adelaide Equestrian Festival CCI5*

Cheers to Chipmunk: Michael Jung and His Olympic Champion Take Defender Kentucky CCI5*

“This Was For Caroline”: Ros Canter Records Historic Badminton Victory

A Win, Deferred: Ros Canter Rewrites Her Luhmühlen Story with Izilot DHI

The Canter Colossus: Ros and Walter Win Defender Double at Burghley

All the Way Up: Felix Vogg Makes (More) History for Switzerland with MARS Maryland 5 Star Victory

“He Makes My Job Easy”: Tim Price Takes Pau with Young Star

U.S. Weekend Events

H.T. at Majestic Oaks (FL): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scores] [Volunteer]

River Glen Fall H.T. (TN): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores]

Fleur de Leap H.T. (LA): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Volunteer]

Full Moon Farm Fall H.T. (MD): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scores] [Volunteer]

Links & Reading

Six New USEA Area V Champions Crowned at Texas Rose Horse Park H.T.

FEI Announces New Committee Appointments And Updates Grooms Advisory Group

Kentucky Performance Products Presents Weekend Wellness: What Is Your Horse’s Colic Risk?

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Waylon Roberts takes home the MadBarn Indoor Eventing Challenge at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto! Full results here.

Saturday Links from World Equestrian Brands

By on Nov 8, 2025 12:01 am -

The MadBarn Indoor Eventing Challenge at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair & Horse Show (Toronto) got off to a thrilling start last night, with Holly Jacks and Josephine (owned by Donna and Mike Van Beek), the 2022 champion of the Indoor Eventing at this venue. Josephine’s a handy horse to have in events like this, having also specialized in the Grand Prix show jumping ring with Holly. She’s a third-generation homebred Arab/Appaloosa/Thoroughbred/Canadian Warmblood who also evented to the 3* level, making her a hot tip to win it all tonight. It’s a two-round competition, with the best cumulative score taking the honors. Holly will be under threat from fellow Canadians Waylon Roberts (riding Penny Rowland’s Lakeside Park) and Jessie Phoenix (riding Penny Rowland’s ESI Nixon). Guest rider Harry Meade finished up the evening eighth riding Avery Tallman’s Young Rider partner, BDE Olympic Royale.

You’ll be able to tune in live here, and you can follow along with results from the whole show here.

U.S. Weekend Events

H.T. at Majestic Oaks (FL): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scores] [Volunteer]

River Glen Fall H.T. (TN): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores]

Fleur de Leap H.T. (LA): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Volunteer]

Full Moon Farm Fall H.T. (MD): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scores] [Volunteer]

Links & Reading

FEI General Assembly 2025 – summary of decisions

Summary of decisions taken by FEI Board at in-person meeting in Hong Kong, China (HKG)

Bellissimo And Dyri Reset From CCI5* Attempt To Build A Winning Autumn Season

Meet the 2025 Area VI Champions

Sponsor Corner: World Equestrian Brands

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Learn more at flypups.org and worldequestrianbrands.com.

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Watch Kendal Lehari and Audacious win the 2024 MadBarn Indoor Eventing Challenge:

Harry Meade Sails Into Final Months of 2025 as World #1, Boyd Martin Moves to 2nd

By on Nov 7, 2025 9:00 am -

Harry Meade and Superstition. Photo by Shelby Allen.

As we coast into the final months of 2025, we’ve got a refreshed FEI Eventing World Rankings list to peruse, and there’s not likely much that will change between now and the start of the 2026 season. To that end, it’s looking like Harry Meade will retain his World #1 position to start the year. Harry first obtained the spot in June and has held it ever since, amassing 588 points thanks to his strong FEI finishes (including several 5* podium finishes with multiple horses).

Shameless plug: We caught up with Harry on the most recent episode of The Go Eventing Podcast! Pick his brain with us here (or on your preferred podcast platform).

Boyd Martin and Miks Master C. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

After spending the month of April as World #1, Boyd Martin (USA) now rises again, this time from fifth to second thanks to his competitive fall season that saw him win the US Equestrian Open of Eventing and finish on the podium at both Maryland 5 Star and Pau.

2025 FEI Eventing European Champion Laura Collett (GBR) will retain her #3 spot heading into the end of the year, and Tim Price (NZL) rises from sixth to fourth in the world thanks in large part to his Pau victory with Jarillo at the end of October. 2025 Defender Burghley champ Ros Canter (GBR) will likely end the year in fifth overall.

Cosby Green and Highly Suspicious. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

We also welcome Cosby Green (USA) to the top 10, shooting up from 19th in October to 10th in November with 360 points accumulated. Cosby’s enjoyed the fruits of a busy season as she not only continues to gain experience at the 5* level with her top two horses but also has a strong string of younger horses who are beginning to get to the upper levels. Will Coleman (USA) also reps the U.S. in the top 20, moving up from 44th in October to 20th thanks also to his busy and successful fall season.

Sam Lissington and Ricker Ridge Sooty. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Other notables: Sam Lissington (NZL) continued her hot streak into the fall and earned enough additional points to move up once more, from ninth to seventh. Felix Vogg (SUI) rockets from 56th to 13th overall thanks to his MARS Maryland 5 Star win with Cartania in October. French rider Benjamin Massie also shoots up from 53rd to 14th thanks to strong finishes at Le Lion and Pau.

To view the full rankings list, click here.

Friday News & Notes from Stable View

By on Nov 7, 2025 12:01 am -

Your chance to volunteer for the next Olympics is here! Like our sport, the Olympics also relies on the assistance of thousands of volunteers each cycle, and for the Los Angeles 2028 Games, the organizing crew have teamed up with Delta Airlines to offer a robust volunteer program. Participants will not only be involved with the Games themselves, but also with a multitude of projects aimed at bettering the greater Los Angeles area as a whole. You can learn more about volunteering at the Olympics and register your interest here. If you’re more interested at taking your chances on tickets, you can sign up for the latest updates on those here. Tickets won’t be on sale until 2027, but registration is already taking place to be in line when sales do open. Click here for more information.

U.S. Weekend Events

H.T. at Majestic Oaks (FL): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scores] [Volunteer]

River Glen Fall H.T. (TN): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores]

Fleur de Leap H.T. (LA): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Volunteer]

Full Moon Farm Fall H.T. (MD): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scores] [Volunteer]

News & Reading

The USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) are heading back to Kentucky next year, and bids are officially open for official photography and videography roles. Your company/service must be able to accommodate large competitor numbers and a variety of other conditions. You can learn more about the bid criteria and process here.

More on the forthcoming prospective blood rule changes that could be coming from the FEI: the chatter surrounding the rule change, which would effectively lower the penalty for some instances of blood, have raised the ire of welfare critics all over the world. We reported on this via Germany yesterday, and now you can read more information on the rule and a petition circulating to defeat it here.

Don’t forget to tune in! The MadBarn Indoor Eventing Challenge kicks off tonight at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. The eventing competition at the Royal always attracts a great crowd, and this year we’ll see special guest riders such as Harry Meade (who also stopped by The Go Eventing Podcast this week — listen here!) tackle the challenge. You’ll be able to tune in live, or you can also buy tickets to see the action in person. You can learn more here.

Sponsor Corner: Stable View

Stable View isn’t just a hub for all things horses! This Aiken, SC venue plays host to a multitude of other events throughout the year, and next Memorial Day weekend you’ll want to be sure to stop by for a Bluegrass Festival as a part of the Stable View Bluegrass Series. You can see more on the calendar at Stable View here.

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