Now is your chance to help Canada’s efforts to build towards the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028: it’s the return of Gaining Ground: Canadian Eventing’s Road to #LA2028! The pathway to LA leads through Aachen, Germany this summer for FEI Eventing World Championships, then through Lima, Peru in 2027 at the Pan American Games, and the team needs assistance to make their goals a reality.
The Canadian team’s second winter gala fundraising event is coming up in Ocala, FL on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Club Adena for the eventing Red & White. There will be silent & live auctions, dinner & dancing available.
VIP Tables of 8 are $2,000, or you can purchase an individual ticket for $200. Tickets are on sale here.
If you can’t attend in person, you might consider joining the $500 Club instead. All the details on this can be found here.
To donate to the silent or live auction, or to become a sponsor for the evening please reach out to Sue Bundy at [email protected] or +1-416-358-6461.
News & Reading
China is making moves on the world stage and making history in the process. This year, China earned its 25th international eventing win, dating back to 2008. This number represents the efforts of many riders and supporters, as there are few riders competing for China (Alex Hua Tian would be the most household-familiar name, and it was his win back in August that earned his country that 25th notch). The athletes competing today do so thanks to the groundwork laid by those who came before. Take a dive into the history of eventing in China en route to this milestone here.
Mustang Champions, the Austin-based nonprofit organization behind the Mustang Classic competition has been notified by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that additional funding will not be provided to their agreement to support the continuation of previously scheduled events and programs. As a result, the 2026 Mustang Classic has been canceled after just two years of competitions held at the Kentucky Horse Park. Event riders such as Elisa Wallace participated in the Mustang Classic (Elisa took home the title in the event’s inaugural year, 2024). You can read more on this development here.
The USEA Board of Governors met twice during last week’s Annual Meeting and Convention, and a recap of the topics covered is now available for your reading. The BOG covered things such as rule changes, starter numbers, Convention attendance and others. Read a full recap here.
Sponsor Corner: Stable View
From the latest News from the Crew at Stable View:
The inaugural Stable View Eventing Academy had $20,000 in prizes. Prize sponsors included VTO Saddlery, Hitch & Tow Trailer Sales, Aiken Pest Control, Cowgirl Up With Green, Equine Massage Therapy & Book by local author, SC Shavings, GGT Footing, Ahh Sunshine, Dover Saddlery, Engineered Equine Performance, Equine Network, Christine Quinn Photography, Hallway Feeds, and GriffinBrook.
In the Beginner Novice Championship Division, Jessica Schultz and HHS Ruby Tuesday won on their dressage score of 25.9. In the Sprouts Championship Division Kaitlyn Hartsock and Bellatrix were first on a 37. In the Starter Division Charla Liford and Russell won on a 25.7. In the Training Championship Kate Brown and Summer Rain took top honors on a 29.3. In the Novice Division Katie Cummings and Nature’s Contessa won a 26.1.
Alexa Duncan competed in the Starter Championship and placed sixth with her horse, True North. She shared, “Stable View did a great job during the championship at celebrating the work that horses and riders put in all year at their eventing academy’s from great prizes to beautiful courses.” Sydney Shinn competed in the Training Championship division with HSH Crypto. She said, “It is a friendly and competitive environment for horse and rider.”
There is time to qualify for the 2026 Eventing Academy Championship. Compete in at least six of the shows this season with the same horse at the same level or finish first-sixth place at one show. Next year is sure to be even better with more prizes on the table and more competition.
Click here to learn more about the Stable View Eventing Academy and mark the dates for 2026’s events.
Video Break
Fresh off her keynote address at the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, Natalie Hummel stopped by the Ride iQ studio to provide some advice on mastering your mindset for this coming year (and beyond):
