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Friday News & Notes from Stable View

By on Sep 26, 2025 12:01 am -

Emily Hamel and Corvett. Photo by Shelby Allen.

It’s time to gear up for one of the last prep events for the fall Long format season in Aiken at Stable View’s Oktoberfest event this weekend! We’ll be locked in on the CCI4*-S division, which sees one of last year’s top three return for another run at the title and prize money this year in Pau-bound Emily Hamel and Corvett. However, 18 other competitors will be looking for a share of the money as well as that all-important preparation to tackle whatever’s coming next. It’s also the final East coast leg for the US Equestrian Open of Eventing, so points will be a hot commodity for any riders looking to make a run for some of that $25,000 leaderboard bonus at the end of the season. Points leader Boyd Martin is poised to lengthen his lead as Phillip Dutton has not entered any horses, which could all but guarantees Boyd the bonus at this stage. Boyd has one shot in the 4* in the Nutcracker Syndicate’s Cooley Nutcracker.

But that’s not all! Stable View also has a full roster of National and FEI divisions on tap, and there is always plenty to do (and eat!) for the whole family between the family-run venue’s nightly “Graze and Gaze” get-togethers, VIP ticket availability, and food and retail vendors on-site all weekend. You can click here to find out more on the schedule, purchase VIP tickets and more. We’ll be bringing you a full recap of the 4* action later this weekend, so stay tuned for more updates from Oktoberfest.

Major International Events

Lignières FEI Eventing Nations Cup (France): [Website] [Entries/Timing/Scoring] [FEI Eventing Nations Cup] [Live Stream] [CrossCountry App XC Maps]

Ballindenisk CCI4*-L (Ireland): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores] [Live Stream] [CrossCountry App XC Maps]

U.S. & Canada Weekend Events

Stable View Oktoberfest (SC): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Volunteer]

Spokane Sport Horse 11th Annual Fall H.T. (WA): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Volunteer]

Wesley Clover Parks Eastern Canadian Championships (Canada): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Maps]

Sundance Farm H.T. (WI): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Maps]

Jump Start H.T. (KY): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores] [Volunteer]

Tomora H.T. (CO): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scores] [Volunteer]

ESDCTA New Jersey H.T. (NJ): [Website] [Entries/Times] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Scores]

Old Tavern H.T. (VA): [Website] [Entries] [Times] [Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Volunteer]

Course Brook Farm Fall H.T. (MS): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scores] [Volunteer]

News & Reading

We’re teaming up with Sentinel Horse Nutrition to give away a year’s worth of Sentinel Horse Feeds! This sweepstakes is accepting entries until 11:59 p.m. ET on October 6. You can full the full terms and conditions + enter for your chance to win a big break for your bank account here.

The 2025 Mustang Classic at Kentucky Horse Park has come and gone, and amateur rider Laura Wilson took home the top title this year. Don’t miss the epic story of Laura’s win on her “one-eared wonder” here.

Don’t be any under misapprehension that this is just a flat racecourse in the northeast quarter of Los Angeles; that’s not the case at all.” So states incoming Olympic cross country course designer Alec Lochore, who’s been handed the reins on his first Olympic assignment at the Santa Anita Racetrack in Arcadia, CA for the 2028 Games. Alec sat down with The Chronicle of the Horse to bring us up to speed on what he’s got in store for us, how he’s navigating the unique challenges of an Olympic venue and more. Read the full interview here.

What is the role of the Volunteer Coordinator at your local event? Generally, the Volunteer Coordinator is tasked as “chief cat herder” — ensuring all the volunteer shifts are covered, managing and juggling schedules, feeding the hardworking volunteers and much more. Learn about the job — which is not for the faint of heart! — from one of the best in the biz, Jerri Lance at Galway Downs, here.

Sponsor Corner: Stable View

Photo by Christine Quinn Photography.

If you’re not quite ready for the big events like Oktoberfest (or you simply want a more affordable way to horse show!), don’t forget that entries for the October Eventing Academy at Stable View close on October 3. This is a low-pressure event that features cross country schooling on the first day, followed by an unrecognized competition on the second day. There are several Eventing Academy competitions throughout each season, and competitors can earn points toward the leaderboard with every Eventing Academy result. Click here to learn more and send in your entry!

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How do you read a horse’s expressions? USEF Chief of Sport David O’Connor has some tips for you:

Cambodian National Equestrian Team Gets 5* Coach for Southeast Equestrian Games

By on Sep 25, 2025 9:30 am -

Mexican equestrian Daniela Moguel has always been a trailblazer. As a talented young rider growing up in Mexico City, she was interested in eventing but had exhausted the competitive opportunities in her native country. Rather than give up, she moved to the U.S. to train with some of the best, including Joy Pharr and Karen O’Connor.

Danny later returned home to Mexico to form a successful training business but found that reaching the top levels of the sport as a rider would require splitting her time between Mexico and the United States. Under the tutelage of Karen O’Connor, Danny competed as the first rider from Mexico to compete at the CCI5* level.

Danny and her mare Cecelia represented Mexico in 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada as the only woman and civilian on the team, and later as the only Mexican rider for both the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games at Tryon International Equestrian Center and then the 2022 FEI World Championships in Rome. Danny is a familiar presence in Kentucky, as well, having ridden in six Rolex Kentucky/Land Rover Three-Day Events over the years 2016 to 2023. Danny and her husband, show jumper and 2* eventer Zully Castrejon, finally made the move to the U.S. and formed a flourishing training and sales business in Shelby, North Carolina called Eventing Da’Zull, which they later relocated to Ocala, FL.

Daniela Moguel and Cecelia (MEX). Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

By 2024, Cecelia had just retired, and her current string of horses were too green to compete at the higher levels. Dani was yearning for a new challenge. When she and Zully came across a Facebook ad from the Cambodian Federation seeking coaches to conduct a 10-day clinic for their eventing and show jumping teams, her interest was piqued.

“Zully said ‘What do you have to lose? Send your resume!’ and soon after we were on a Zoom meeting with the Federation,” Danny said. “I was a bit suspicious, thinking it might be a scam, but then I was able to confirm that Her Royal Highness Princess of Cambodia Nanda-Devi Norodom was organizing the team.”

“The Princess told me that she loved horses because of her grandfather, the previous king,” Danny remembers. “She explained that Cambodia had gone through a horrible history of genocide and war, and now that they were at peace it was a good time to start growing and healing from all that pain. She said, ‘I need to give something back to my country, something good and positive.’” The Princess’ daughter, Amrita, is an avid rider but she wanted the other members to represent disadvantaged backgrounds who couldn’t participate otherwise.

Our riders Kiri Chantola, Rothanak Kong and Menglong Rinda are back with coach Daniela Moguel for another eventing training in preparation for the SEA Games 2025!
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Posted by Cambodian Equestrian Federation on Sunday, July 27, 2025

After conducting the clinic, Danny and Zully were invited to move to Cambodia as the team’s official coaches for one year, and they accepted. “We had to rush to sell horses, move clients around, and prepare the big move within only a month, including our three dogs!” They left their Ocala farm in the hands of their friend and amateur equestrian Ann Taylor.

Danny began coaching the Cambodian National Equestrian Team in April, preparing them for the 2025 Southeast Asian Games which will be held in Thailand this December. The Southeast Asian Games feature the primary three equestrian disciplines: dressage, jumping and eventing. The eventing will run at approximately Training/Modified level, as a comparison to U.S. levels. The three riders who are aiming for the Games will represent Myanmar, Singapore, and Cambodia.

The team trains at the Genius Resort Equestrian Center in Phnom Penh, managed by its owner affectionately known as “Yaya.”

The Cambodian equestrian team members who will compete this December are Princess Amrita Norodom, 17; Rothanak Kong, 19; and Menglong Rinda, 21. “Princess Amrita is the spark that started it all. She represents the bridge between the world of elite equestrian sport and Cambodia’s culture, community, and traditions,” Danny shared. “Rothanak comes from a humble background and is a full-time student, but still shows up for training every day while also working a job to support his mom.

Menglong, known as ‘Long,’ is the son of Cambodia’s only horse veterinarian, and has left school to pursue riding full time.” The team’s mounts are sport horses generously provided by the Thailand Equestrian Federation and otherwise sponsored and supported by Yaya; Danny and Zully are additionally retraining former racehorses from Hong Kong for the team to ride, and Yaya’s own horses are also a part of the team.

“Even though none of the riders were born during the war, they are all affected by the results of it,” Danny pointed out. “Everyone’s goal for this is to help make the world look at Cambodia with different eyes.”

Danny admits that there can be language and cultural difficulties when coaching in another country, but she’s worked through those challenges with the team. “Princess Nanda has become a wonderful friend and has helped us learn to navigate these differences. Being here has reminded us how blessed we are, the value of resilience, and the importance of perspective.”

She also credits Zully and his supportive, adventurous spirit for their Cambodian experience: “This never would have happened if I wasn’t with Zully—he has helped make it possible.”

The Princess has asked Danny and Zully to stay on as the team’s trainers for another year after the Southeast Asian Games in December, an offer they are considering. Whether or not they remain, Danny says she is grateful for her Cambodian coaching experience and is motivated to continue her trailblazing efforts to improve accessibility to equestrian sports.

“Here in Cambodia, I’ve seen how every student you touch, you make them a hundred percent better. Your impact here is on a completely different scale. You’re teaching them to ride, but you’re also giving them a different way of seeing life.”

To follow along with Danny and her Cambodian travels, follow her on Instagram here and the Cambodian Equestrian Federation on Facebook here.

Thursday News & Notes from Virginia Horse Center Foundation

By on Sep 25, 2025 12:01 am -

Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

You’d be pretty hard-pressed to find a photo of Shannon Brinkman herself, but we’re very familiar with her work from behind the camera here on EN and throughout the equestrian world. You can get to know Shannon better on the latest episode of the In Stride podcast with Sinead Maynard.

Shannon explores her journey with horses, which spans some three decades traveling the world with her camera in hand, what connects her to the sports she covers, what impact she hopes to make her mark on, and much more. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! (And while you’re at it, be sure to tune in to the latest edition of EN’s Go Eventing Podcast featuring Lauren Nicholson, also available everywhere you get your podcasts!)

Major International Events

Lignières FEI Eventing Nations Cup (France): [Website] [Entries/Timing/Scoring] [FEI Eventing Nations Cup] [Live Stream] [CrossCountry App XC Maps]

Ballindenisk CCI4*-L (Ireland): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores] [Live Stream] [CrossCountry App XC Maps]

U.S. & Canada Weekend Events

Stable View Oktoberfest (SC): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Volunteer]

Spokane Sport Horse 11th Annual Fall H.T. (WA): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Volunteer]

Wesley Clover Parks Eastern Canadian Championships (Canada): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Maps]

Sundance Farm H.T. (WI): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Maps]

Jump Start H.T. (KY): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores] [Volunteer]

Tomora H.T. (CO): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scores] [Volunteer]

ESDCTA New Jersey H.T. (NJ): [Website] [Entries/Times] [CrossCountry App XC Maps]

Old Tavern H.T. (VA): [Website] [Entries] [Times] [Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Volunteer]

Course Brook Farm Fall H.T. (MS): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scores] [Volunteer]

News & Reading

We’re teaming up with Sentinel Horse Nutrition to give away a year’s worth of Sentinel Horse Feeds! This sweepstakes is accepting entries until 11:59 p.m. ET on October 6. You can full the full terms and conditions + enter for your chance to win a big break for your bank account here.

If you’re wanting to get your hands on tickets for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, the time is approaching. You can take some steps to ensure you have the best chance at snagging these hot tickets (literally) by signing up for the LA28 email newsletter. This will keep you in the loop as ticket lotteries and sales approach in early 2026. Click here to sign up for LA28 newsletter.

Kentucky Equine Research (KER) is hosting its 28th Annual Equine Health and Nutrition Conference in Ocala at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) this coming March 24-25. The conference will coincide with the Longines League of Nations leg at WEC and will feature scientific presentations and discussions at the forefront of equine wellness. Click here for more information.

The stretchy trot circle is a part of a dressage test that some of us would rather skip. It can be tricky to feel comfortable letting a “hot under the lid” horse have the reins, but it’s also a somewhat counterintuitive idea to “let go” and encourage a forward stretch. This movement doesn’t have to be a stress for you or your horse. Here are some tips on how to practice at home for your best score in the ring.

Sponsor Corner: Virginia Horse Center Foundation

Ali Kuhn and Little Hail. Photo by Veronica Green-Gott

Featuring National divisions from Beginner Novice through Advanced/Intermediate (as well as Combined Tests for Starter and Advanced riders), as well as CCI1*-L, CCI2*-S/CCI2*-L, and CCI3*-S divisions for FEI competitors, the fall VHC Eventing event over Halloween weekend truly has something for everyone. With ongoing development on the cross country courses and footing as well as recently improved footing in arenas and updates all throughout the property, the Virginia Horse Center is ready to welcome you and your horse for an epic weekend. Entries close on October 14, so make your event organizer happy and get those entries sent in soon! More information here.

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Ronan Woods and Kim Kulers of Horsepal stops by the most recent Ask an Expert episode with Ride iQ:

Remembering Bonnie Stedt

By on Sep 24, 2025 9:00 am -

Bonnie Stedt and Boyd Martin.

Bonnie Stedt, a lifelong member of the eventing community, passed away on September 5, Boyd Martin shared on his social media recently. Bonnie, an active competitor until 2016 and in possession of an eternally curious mind about the event horse and the sport, was also involved with breeding horses at her Fox Race Farm and helped form crucial cornerstones in Boyd’s career by taking on an ownership role.

“Along with her generous group of friends in Millbrook, she pushed me to find top horses, build syndicates, and chase the biggest goals—Olympics, World Equestrian Games, Pan Ams,” Boyd wrote in his tribute. “That Millbrook crew shaped my career, no question.”

Bonnie served as the Vice President of the Millbrook Hunt, but before she immersed herself fully in horses, she built a successful career as an executive businesswoman, often credited with being a glass ceiling breaker.

“Originally from Southern California, [Bonnie] began her business management career at I Magnins luxury department store in San Francisco in 1967,” the USEA wrote in their In Memoriam piece. “By the early 1970’s, she began career pathing up the ladder at Filene’s department store in Boston, Massachusetts. She was promoted often, ultimately to Vice President, Stores, and to the position of Senior Vice President, Personnel and Labor Relations.” She would go on to lead HR at American Express as its Executive Vice President for nearly a decade and a half.

“I’ll never forget the day I met Bonnie Stedt,” Boyd wrote. “Silva and I were brand-new to the U.S. and teaching a clinic at Fitch’s Corner Farm in Millbrook, NY. In one of the groups was a big Irish chestnut named Clancy Himself, ridden by a lady named Bonnie. The horse immediately caught my eye. He was clearing the training-level jumps by a good four feet and just about jumping Bonnie out of the tack. She asked me to hop on, and I was happy to give him a spin. Bonnie grabbed my attention just as quickly as the horse. She was loud, funny, and completely unapologetic. We hit it off straightaway. I had no idea then how big a role she’d play in my career as a friend and an incredible supporter.”

Boyd continued:

“A while later, after she’d sent a couple of horses for us to train, one of my working students recognized her name from a college case study about an American Express strike in South Korea. Turns out Bonnie had been Executive Vice President of HR for AmEx in New York. When the strike hit, she flew over, discovered some ugly workplace discrimination, and in 48 hours fired 32 people and got the office back on track. After hearing that story I nicknamed her ‘Machine Gun Bonnie,’ and it stuck.

Over the years she owned or co-owned a whole lineup of top horses with us: Neville Bardos, Otis Barbotiere, Shamwari, Luke 140, Trading Aces, Ray Price, Pancho Villa, Cagney Herself, Mac Himself, Fonz Himself, Quinn Himself, Miss Lulu Herself, Zoom, and plenty of homebreds from her Fox Race farm. When we lost the barn at True Prospect in the 2011 fire, Bonnie was one of the first to show up at our door, driving hours just to help in one of our darkest moments. Along with her generous group of friends in Millbrook, she pushed me to find top horses, build syndicates, and chase the biggest goals—Olympics, World Equestrian Games, Pan Ams. That Millbrook crew shaped my career, no question.

Bonnie passed away in her sleep at her home in Aiken, South Carolina. I’ll miss her terribly, but I’m glad she’s no longer in pain. She was one of a kind, tough as nails, straight-shooting, and incredibly generous. The sport, and my life, are better because of her.”

The EN team sends our gratitude for Bonnie’s everlasting love of the sport and to her family and loved ones for their loss.

Wednesday News & Notes from Maryland Horse Trials and Loch Moy Farm

By on Sep 24, 2025 12:01 am -

The famous (?) crabs are BACK at the MARS Maryland 5 Star, and while we can expect a refreshed course with a new look and feel from new designer Pierre le Goupil, it’s nice to see a familiar face (sort of) at the big water complex that’s become one of the main draws at this fall North American CCI5*. This year’s MARS Maryland 5 Star will take place October 16-19, and you can save 5% on your ticket purchase if you use code EVENTINGNATION at checkout. We’ll bring you more peeks at the course as it takes shape as we find them!

Major International Events

Lignières FEI Eventing Nations Cup (France): [Website] [Entries/Timing/Scoring] [FEI Eventing Nations Cup] [Live Stream] [CrossCountry App XC Maps]

Ballindenisk CCI4*-L (Ireland): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores] [Live Stream] [CrossCountry App XC Maps]

U.S. & Canada Weekend Events

Stable View Oktoberfest (SC): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Volunteer]

Spokane Sport Horse 11th Annual Fall H.T. (WA): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Volunteer]

Wesley Clover Parks Eastern Canadian Championships (Canada): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Maps]

Sundance Farm H.T. (WI): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Maps]

Jump Start H.T. (KY): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores] [Volunteer]

Tomora H.T. (CO): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scores] [Volunteer]

ESDCTA New Jersey H.T. (NJ): [Website] [Entries/Times] [CrossCountry App XC Maps]

Old Tavern H.T. (VA): [Website] [Entries] [Times] [Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Volunteer]

Course Brook Farm Fall H.T. (MS): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scores] [Volunteer]

News & Reading

We’re teaming up with Sentinel Horse Nutrition to give away a year’s worth of Sentinel Horse Feeds! This sweepstakes is accepting entries until 11:59 p.m. ET on October 6. You can full the full terms and conditions + enter for your chance to win a big break for your bank account here.

The Chronicle of the Horse reached out to the FEI for an update after a Tribunal met to discuss allegations of horse abuse and a subsequent provisional suspension against 5* rider Andrew McConnon. The Tribunal hearing took place in mid-June, and the FEI has not provided a specific update, other than to be expecting one in the coming months. Read more here.

New this year for the final CCI5* of the season: Pau is unveiling its own live stream platform. The service costs about $27 USD or £19.99 as a one-time subscription that can also be renewed annually. The service will give you access to past archive content as well as the full live stream from the southern region of France. You can learn more and sign up ahead of the action, which will take place October 23-26, here.

Fresh off his podium place at the European Championships, Tom McEwen is here stateside for a clinic at Morningside Eventing in The Plains, VA through September 25. Rider spots are currently full, but you can still sign up to audit. Click here for more information and to sign up.

A new podcast is about to hit the airwaves, and this time horses are crossing even further into the mainstream on the heels of “horse girl fall,” as we’ve been seeing on our feeds lately. The Horsewoman’s Almanac features a familiar equestrian “voice”, Caroline Culbertson, as well as TV star Beth Behrs, who you may know from her roles in The Neighborhood and Two Broke Girls. Watch the teaser for the show here.

Sponsor Corner: Maryland International and Loch Moy Farm

Don’t miss out on some great opportunities to get out and about at Loch Moy Farm in Adamstown, MD this fall! On the docket: a Pick Your Test/Pick Your Time practice day, a clinic witch Dutch Olympian and course designer Andrew Heffernan, the Maryland Horse Trials and Area II Championships, the popular Highland schooling series, cross country schooling and much more. To view the full calendar, click here.

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It’s the vlog we’ve all been waiting for: Simon Grieve at Defender Burghley! Become a fan with us (if you weren’t already):

New USEF/USEA Eventing Dressage Tests are Coming in December

By on Sep 23, 2025 2:44 pm -

Photo by Sally Spickard.

The USEF/USEA Eventing Dressage Tests have come due for some updates, as is the case every few years, and new tests at most levels were unveiled today. The updated Eventing Dressage tests will go into effect on December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2029.

Not every test has been updated; some tests will still reference the 2022 versions unless further updates are made at a later date. The following tests have changes for the 2026 competition season:

  • Beginner Novice A
  • Novice A
  • Novice B
  • Training A
  • Training B
  • Modified A
  • Modified B
  • Preliminary B
  • Intermediate A
  • Advanced A

There are also new Starter level tests, as well as B option added for this round. Other tests, including some Classic Three-Day tests have also been updated.

You can keep this page bookmarked to view or download all USEF/USEA Eventing Dressage tests. For help memorizing the tests, keep an eye on platforms like Dressage TestPro and EquiForm for the 2026 tests and assistance with learning them.

Out Now: The Go Eventing Podcast E16 with Lauren Nicholson

By on Sep 23, 2025 9:00 am -

Lauren Nicholson and Landmark’s Jungle Gold. Photo by Sally Spickard.

“Where Eventing Lives”

Welcome back to Go Eventing, the podcast where the heart, soul, and stories of the eventing world come to life. This week, we’re diving back into some important topics facing the horse world and, specifically, our sport of eventing.

🔎 What’s Inside Episode 16?

Host Sally Spickard is joined by U.S. Olympic rider and World Championships/Pan Ams medalist Lauren Nicholson, who’s well-known in the sport for her love producing horses and riders for the future and being a vocal advocate for the sport as a member of approximately 47 USEF and USEA committees.

Lauren sits down with Sally in this episode to discuss topics ranging from her system and business set-up at home, why she chose to be so involved at every imaginable level, why she just can’t help but “poke the trolls” every now and then, and what the future holds for the sport we all love.

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🔥 In This Episode, We Cover…

1:57 – News & Notes: Liz Halliday update, a new Maryland Masterclass and Free Feed for a Year from Sentinel Horse Nutrition

Sally and Lauren discuss some newsworthy items, including a happy new update from Paris Olympian Liz Halliday, a new Maryland Masterclass with Ian Stark and Pierre le Goupil, and a chance to win free feed for your horse from Sentinel Horse Nutrition.

[A New Update from Liz Halliday]

[Purchase your ticket to the Maryland Masterclass]

[Enter to Win Free Feed for a Year from Sentinel Horse Nutrition]

9:05 – Go Eventing Shout-Outs

Sally and Lauren recognize some members of the eventing community, including a listener shout-out to Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, Ontario. The new FEI eventing at Ottawa, largely thanks to the Laframboise Family Legacy Fund (which also has helped with funding at Bromont CCI Three Day Event, helping keep FEI eventing active in Canada. Their event will have just concluded as you’re listening to this. They ran up to CCI2*-S with courses designed by Jay Hambly. WCP is located right near the city, which is a unique element of this venue.

Submit your own Go Eventing Shout-outs at [email protected]!

18:17 – One Big Thing: Knowing Better to Do Better with Horses 

Lauren’s spent several years as an active member of multiple governing committees. She and Sally spend some time on the topic of committee procedure, amateur representation and rule changes, which then leads them into a discussion on social license and horse welfare. Lauren takes a firm stance that curiosity is key when it comes to treating our horses well, and the people she respects most are those who are willing to learn “what they don’t know.” She advises listeners on what makes her respect her fellow horsemen and women, and how we can look at our horses with longevity in mind.

To see any ongoing Rule Change Proposals that are open for comment, log in to your USEA account (the USEA has the authority to submit rule change proposals to USEF for eventing). USEA members (even Supporting Members) can comment on rules using the Rule Change Proposal Survey(s) under “Online Services” after logging in. View the USEF rule change process here.

1:36:46 – Sponsor Segment: Old School vs. New School, sponsored by Horsepal

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Sally and Lauren discuss some “old school” versus “new school” ideas, especially when it comes to horse fitness, as well as using different technologies and techniques with her horses with the idea of simplicity as a navigating force.

For riders who do want the numbers to back up their feel, products like Horsepal are helping eventers track heart rate, recovery, and conditioning in a whole new way. We’ve just published a review of the Horsepal monitor, and you can order it worldwide at horsepal.com.

[Read EN’s review of Horsepal]

1:58:48 – You Ask, We Answer: 

What does Lauren do on a rare day off? What is her go-to cooking recipe?

[Submit your questions for our co-hosts here]

2:15:52 – Finish Flags

We are nearing the end of Season 1 of The Go Eventing Podcast! Thank you for making it a success! Stay tuned to EN’s socials for a special announcement of our final four co-hosts, coming soon!

🎧 Want to keep following along with eventing at its best?

Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the Go Eventing Podcast to help grow our community! Connect with us @goeventing, or you can reach us anytime at [email protected].

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Tuesday News & Notes from Kentucky Performance Products

By on Sep 23, 2025 12:01 am -

Photo via MidAmerica Eventing Association.

This direction sign from Heritage Park Horse Trials in Overland Park, KS was too creative not to share! On this sign, you’ll find the directions and distances of some famous events and Kansas City-area landmarks. Competitors at Heritage Park are always treated to a local flair among the show jumping and cross country fences, all in homage of Kansas City, its home football team the Chiefs, Taylor Swift and more.

U.S. Events Opening Entries Today

Horse Trials at Majestic Oaks (FL); River Glen Fall H.T. (TN); Fleur de Leap H.T. (LA); Full Moon Farm’s Fall H.T. (MD)

U.S. Events Closing Entries Today

Morven Park Fall International & H.T. (VA); Poplar Place Farm October H.T. (GA); Pine Hill Fall H.T. (TX); Redefined Equestrian H.T. (CO); The Event at Isaacks Ranch (NM)

News & Reading

We’re teaming up with Sentinel Horse Nutrition to give away a year’s worth of Sentinel Horse Feeds! This sweepstakes is accepting entries until 11:59 p.m. ET on October 6. You can full the full terms and conditions + enter for your chance to win a big break for your bank account here.

“Although training a horse always involves repetition, it has to be done in the right way at the right time for it to actually further the training.” So writes Horse Nation‘s Gwyneth McPherson in her latest column. Repetition is a skill every rider must cultivate, as it’s the best way for both horse and rider to learn. But there exists a line between repetition and drilling, and perhaps the first part of developing this skill is to recognize when you’re nearing that line. Gwyneth provides more perspective here.

If you’re in the area, you might want to pick up a ticket for an Ingrid Klimke Masterclass during the iconic Dressage at Devon show. This event takes place this Thursday, September 25, and there are still some tickets remaining as this publishes. Ingrid will also being doing an autograph and book signing session, and riders like 5* eventers Jennie Brannigan and Hannah Sue Hollberg, as well as Grand Prix dressage rider Silva Martin, are slated to appear as demos for this Masterclass. You can find more information and sign up here.

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Weekend Winners: Twin Rivers, Heritage Park, Unionville, & University of New Hampshire

By on Sep 22, 2025 12:30 pm -

Happy Monday, Eventing Nation! We’ve been keeping our eyes on the Agria FEI European Eventing Championships at Blenheim, but we certainly have been following our Eventers here in the U.S. this past weekend as well. We saw plenty of successful outings as we closed out the last weekend of summer, and officially kick off the fall.

Congrats to all as we shout out our Weekend Winners, with a special shout out to the winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award: Allyson Hartenburg and MBF Longford, who finished on a 23.3 to win the Open Starter division at Twin Rivers!

Twin Rivers Fall International (CA): [Website][Scores]

CCI 4*S: James Alliston and HMR Rolan (36.0)
CCI 3*S: Tamra Smith and Lillet 3 (30.1)
CCI 2*S: Tamra Smith and Solaguayre Cantata (29.9)
CCI 1*S: Rebecca Braitling and MBF Braxy V (34.2)
Open Intermediate: Alanna Bowie and Oshianne (45.6)
Open Preliminary: Helen Alliston and Ebay (25.7)
Open Modified: James Alliston and Diassini (23.8)
Senior Training Rider: Lisa Peecook and SZ Raudo (31.3)
Open Training: Lauren Bebb and Crafty Don (31.7)
Junior Novice Rider: Emma de Vos Benavente and HK Corinthian (30.6)
Senior Novice Rider: Jeanne Carley and Shannondale Fionn (24.2)
Open Novice: Rebecca Braitling and Solaguayre Dina (28.3)
Junior Beginner Novice Rider: Mia Budelli and Frankly Speaking (26.9)
Senior Beginner Novice Rider: Christine Eckhaus and Barony (30.6)
Open Beginner Novice: Rebecca Braitling and Pippa of Solstice (28.4)
Open Starter: Allyson Hartenburg and MBF Longford (23.3)
Starter Rider: Tami Wallace and Mikey (24.0)

Heritage Park H.T. (KS): [Website][Scores]

Open Preliminary: Julie Wolfert and Marvelous Mrs. Hazel (48.5)
Preliminary – Championship: Rebecca Hunt and Snowflake Lane (29.7)
Open Training: Jennifer Lee Skinner and Bullys Legacy (35.9)
Training – Championship: Julie Wolfert and Xkuz (28.1)
Novice – Championship: Carrie Meehan and Gold to Blue Trapper Jack (26.4)
Novice – Junior: Taylor Geaney and Maximillion (41.8)
Novice Rider: Lauren Washington and Holdupwaitaminute (39.6)
Open Novice: Anna Zweig and Nuance SH (42.3)
Beginner Novice – Championship: Madelyn Reicher and WL White Claw (29.7)
Beginner Novice – Junior: Savannah Byer and Louisiana Bling (30.3)
Open Beginner Novice: Katie Sisk and Cadence WF (36.1)
Open Starter: Julie Wolfert and Guest Check (31.7)
Starter – Championship: Nicole Clarkson and Blue Sky Babe (36.0)
Starter CT: Abigail Moentmann and Case Closed (42.7)
Stater Junior: Caroline Goode and High Jinx Shinx (31.3)

Unionville H.T. (PA): [Website][Scores]

CCI 4*S: Phillip Dutton and Possante (26.9)
CCI 3*S: Alyssa Phillips and Rockett 19 (27.9)
CCI 2*S: Sharon White and Quizas (26.2)
CCI 1*S: Boyd Martin and Lamorlaye (26.0)

University of New Hampshire H.T. (NH): [Website][Scores]

Modified/Training: Kate Day and Fortissimo (34.0)
Training: Eleanor McMahon and Tweezer (42.5)
Novice A: Katie Murphy and Grafik Opposition (23.9)
Novice B: Megan Tardiff and Subversive (27.8)
Novice CT: Morgan Gannett and Watch Me Do This (44.8)
Beginner Novice A: Megan O’Neil and Maleficent (25.6)
Beginner Novice B: Suzanne Panagopoulos and Strong Current (30.0)
Beginner Novice CT: Morgan Gannett and Dudley Do Right (32.5)
Beginner Novice HT Unrecognized: Ellie Knaus and Have a Heart (45.8)
Grasshopper CT: Nora Kantatan and Clear Meadows Sweet Adeline (35.0)
Introductory HT Unrecognized: Jennifer Tichy and Cadbury (31.9)
Starter HT Unrecognized: Kara Riley-King and Far Away Fancy (27.7)
Starter: Peyton MacKinnon and Forty Caliber (37.0)
Starter CT: Jane Clark and A Matter of Splatter (49.3)

Rising Stars Shine at Twin Rivers Fall International

By on Sep 22, 2025 9:00 am -

James Alliston and HMR Rolan. Photo by Atalya Boytner Photography.

HMR Rolan continued his rapid rise to becoming one of eventing’s elite by winning his four-star debut, giving James Alliston his sixth straight victory in CCI4*-S events held at Twin Rivers Ranch in Paso Robles, Calif., with five different horses. Tamie Smith won the CCI3*-S with Lillet 3 and the CCI2*-S with Solaguayre Cantata, and Bec Braitling and MBF Braxy V took the CCI1*-S to round out the FEI levels at the 2025 Twin Rivers Fall International.

In less than a year, “Rolan” has won the CCI2*-L at The Eventing Championships at Galway Downs, been reserve champion in his three-star debut in the CCI3*-L at The Event at Rebecca Farm, and won the Intermediate national championship at the American Eventing Championships.
For his first four-star in the Twin Rivers Fall International, the 9-year-old bay gelding (Tolan R x Aldatus Diamond) registered with the Warmblood Studbook of Ireland and owned by Anna Nicholas had the second-best dressage score of 31.6, added one rail and one second of time on William Robertson’s show jumping course, and took the victory by being the only pair to finish inside the optimum time on Morgan Rowsell’s cross-country course.

“I was thrilled,” Alliston said. “The flying changes in the dressage are new to them, but he did two really nice changes. He’s got a really good mind in the dressage—quite relaxed, so that was awesome. He had a pole down in the show jumping, but he jumped well. Then, the cross-country, he was fantastic. He felt confident with the bigger jumps, and the harder technicality didn’t seem to faze him too much. I think it’s a great sign for the future with him. He definitely looks like a really talented upper-level horse.”

James Alliston and HMR Rolan. Photo by Atalya Boytner Photography.

Igor B and Megan McIver took second with clear jumping and just adding time penalties. It was the best finish in five events at the level for the 12-year-old chestnut Dutch Warmblood gelding (Vittorio x Erica B) that have come with McIver in the United States and with Kristina Hall-Jackson in Great Britain.

“‘Rupert’ was just exceptional again,” McIver said. “I feel like our partnership is getting better and better each run we have. It is always a challenge to feel like you can go fast on a horse you don’t entirely know, but it’s starting to feel like he is mine and I was able to cruise along quite a bit faster than usual. I am starting to look for inside lines that I was playing safer before, and he just keeps proving to me that he is ready for more and more.”

Molly Duda and Carlingford Hes A Clover (Polanski x Fourleaf Clover) were third, also with zero jump penalties. The top-three finishers are being pointed to the CCI4*-S at the Woodside Fall International that will serve as the final of 20 qualifiers in the new US Equestrian Open Eventing Series. With the victory, Alliston moved up from fifth to third in the series standings.

Alliston has now swept the two CCI4*-S competitions held annually at Twin Rivers for each year since 2023, with Rolan joining the honor roll that includes Nemesis from the 2023 Twin Rivers Spring International, Karma from 2023 Fall, Paper Jam from 2024 Spring, Cora from 2024 Fall, and Karma from 2025 Spring. When Karma won at the 2023 Fall International, Rolan was competing at the Training level in just his second career USEA-recognized event.

Helen Alliston and Ebay. Photo by Christina Smith for Atalya Boytner Photography.

The 2025 Twin Rivers Fall International featured the return of Ebay, who won the CCI4*-S at Twin Rivers in the spring of 2022, after more than three years away from USEA-recognized competition. The 16-year-old grey Oldenburg gelding (Escudo x Komtessa) and Helen Alliston won the Open Preliminary division on their dressage score of 25.7 as the only pair to finish inside the optimum time on Adri Doyal’s cross-country course.

“It was just fun to have my old friend back out there; it’s cool how they just don’t forget anything, and it’s like no time has passed,” she said. “He’s such a good boy, and he’s so trained and experienced. He’s happy to do whatever. I was nervous about the soundness, but he looked great. I was planning to go slowly, but he kind of just wanted to zip around his usual speed. So, I just kind of let him let him cruise. He’s such a fast horse just in the way he goes.”

Tamie Smith and Lillet 3. Photo by Atalya Boytner Photography.

In the CCI3*-S, Smith was first with Lillet 3 (S.I.E.C. Livello x Princess L) and third with Sumas Tina Turner (Quantino x Sumas Fanny Brice). Both are precocious 9-year-old mares. “Lillet,” a Holsteiner owned by Molly Duda, finished on her dressage score of 30.1. Having won the CCI4*-L at Rebecca Farm this year, she’s entered to return to the four-star level at Woodside next month, with Smith adding that the CCI4*-L at Galway would be the goal after that.

Bon Vivant GWF (Banderas x Power Point) and Erin Kellerhouse, winners of the CCI3*-S at this event in 2023 as well as at the 2025 Twin Rivers Spring International, finished second on their dressage score of 30.8. “Pierre” is entered for his first event on the East Coast in the CCI3*-L at the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. Kellerhouse also has Ringwood Adios Amigo (Adieu Z x Ringwood Operetta) entered in
Maryland, and they were fifth at Twin Rivers.

“The weekend went really well for both horses,” she said. “Pierre’s dressage overall was strong, but he had a few fussy moments that kept him out of the 20s. ‘Amigo’’s test was hugely improved in the trot work, thanks to Ian Stark’s help last week, but the canter is still a work in progress. Both made easy work of the show jumping and cross-country and felt fit and happy. The cross-country was super fun with a lot of new questions, which were greatly appreciated with going into something completely new at Fair Hill.”

Sumas Tina Turner is also scheduled to return east for the CCI3*-S at the Morven Park International. The well-traveled Irish Sport Horse mare owned by Julianne Guariglia has competed in FEI events in Ireland, Great Britain, France, Italy, and in the United States in California, Montana, South Carolina, and Maryland.

“‘Lillet’ and ‘Tina’ finished first and third, battling each other for top honors,” Smith said. “Tina’s exuberance on cross-country required me to adjust, focusing on relaxation to let her shine.”

Smith has Kynan (Envoy x Danieta) entered in Morven’s CCI4*-L, which will serve as the $200,000 US Equestrian Open Eventing Final.

“Kynan was exceptional,” she said. “Despite a pilot error that resulted in us jumping the wide part of the corner, he showed his professionalism and maturity, and he was quick and rideable.”

Tamie Smith and Solaguayre Cantata. Photo by Atalya Boytner Photography.

The Kentucky five-star heroine also won the CCI2*-S at Twin Rivers with Guariglia’s Solaguayre Cantata (Canturo x Solaguyare Clarita) on their dressage score 29.9. They were reserve champions in their FEI debuts in the CCI1*-S at this event last year.

“Solaguayre Cantata continues to impress,” Smith said. “Having produced her since she was 3, it’s incredibly rewarding to see her maturity and talent now fully aligned.”

The 8-year-old Argentine-bred mare has now been first or second in five FEI events at the one- and two star levels–so another promising mare in Smith’s stable.

“The horses delivered outstanding performances this weekend, and I feel fortunate to be partnered with such incredible athletes,” she said. “It’s the result of many years of hard work, and while the schedule and heat were demanding, our team came home with impressive results. I am grateful to my team, owners, and supporters. Watching these horses learn, grow, and deliver at this level makes the years of dedication truly worthwhile.”

Bec Braitling and MBF Braxy V. Photo by Atalya Boytner Photography.

This year’s CCI1*-S went to MBF Braxy V and Bec Braitling in the FEI debut for the 6-year-old bay gelding registered with the Studbook for Irish and European Sporthorses and owned by Andrea Baxter.

“What a good boy!” Braitling said. “He’s such an exciting 6-year-old. I’ve been working really hard on the show jumping because he can get a bit tight in there in the atmosphere, especially showing at home, so I’m beyond thrilled with the result. He’s super on the flat and fast across the country, too. Very proud to be producing this lovely young horse.”

Amber Birtcil and Ramino. Photo by Atalya Boytner Photography.

Mickayla Howard and Petar D. Photo by Atalya Boytner Photography.

The final USEA-recognized event at Twin Rivers Ranch in 2025 will be the USEA YEH West Coast Championships & Last Chance Qualifier from Oct. 23-25. The YEH qualifiers that Twin Rivers hosted at the Fall International went to Ramino and Amber Birtcil (Comme Il Faut x Texana II) for the 4-year olds and Petar D (Qatar Ter Saleghem x Ereda M) and Mickayla Howard for the 5-year-olds. Then, the Halloween Derby and Combined Test on Oct. 26 will wrap up the year of eventing at Twin Rivers Ranch.

Twin Rivers Fall International (CA): [Website] [Scores]