Here’s a fun Monday morning watch for you! Olympic champion Michael Jung stopped by the Behind the Barn studio to make his confessional chat with hosts Frankie Thieriot-Stutes and Lynn Symansky. You can watch his full interview below:
U.S. Weekend Results
Ocala International Festival of Eventing (FL): [Website] [Scores]
Fair Hill International April CCI & H.T. (MD): [Website] [Scores]
Meadowcreek Park Spring Social Event (TX): [Website] [Scores]
Sporting Days Farm April H.T. (SC): [Website] [Scores]
Full Moon Farm Spring Thing H.T. (MD): [Website] [Scores]
News & Reading
Confidence over corners starts at home — and top eventer Ryan Wood shares his proven four-step method to help horses and riders tackle this cross-country question with clarity and control. From building a corner in your arena to troubleshooting runouts in the field, Ryan’s step-by-step plan is all about setting your horse up for success. Check out his full guide on Practical Horseman here.
In his latest Horse & Hound column, Mark Phillips reflects on the whiplash-inducing English weather conditions organizers and riders have faced this season — from last year’s mudfest at Thoresby to this year’s near-perfect going. He also weighs in on BE calendar woes, Olympic venue speculation, and the exciting addition of a new U25 FEI Championship. Read his full thoughts here.
Here’s to the horse trials! In a new article for the USEA, STRIDER’s Natasha Sprengers-Levine explores why eventing competitions — from starter level to FEI — are the heartbeat of our sport. These events not only build skill and confidence in riders, but also strengthen the equestrian economy and foster lifelong community. Whether you’re a competitor, organizer, or sponsor, horse trials are essential to keeping the spirit of eventing alive. Read more here.
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Look back on Boyd Martin’s 5* career:
