Tamie Smith and Crafty Don. Photo by Sherry Stewart.
It’s officially time for the USEA American Eventing Championships! This week, we’ll be on site at Galway Downs for the 2025 Championships, where hundreds of eventers from all over the country will compete for over $100,000 in prizes starting on Wednesday, August 27. If you’re planning to attend, you can see the full schedule of competition and parties here. Galway Downs is also offering two free public tours on competition days for equestrian enthusiasts who want to experience eventing for the first time; registration for these tours is free and can be found here. If you’re unable to join us in southern California, a live stream will be carried on both Equine Network as well as Horse & Country — you can find more information on the live feeds here.
U.S. Weekend Results
Huntington Farm H.T. (VT): [Website] [Scores]
Bouckaert Equestrian International H.T. (GA): [Website] [Scores]
Hunter’s Run H.T. (MI): [Website] [Scores]
Major International Events
Scone Palace International (Scotland): [Website] [Scores] [Live Stream Replays]
FEI Eventing European Championships for Juniors/Young Riders (Poland): [Website] [FEI Info Hub + Entries] [Scores] [Live Stream Replays]
News & Reading
In this month’s “Pressure Proof” column for the USEA, coach Daniel Stewart writes about the concept of using biofeedback to help manage and navigate fear in the saddle (and, let’s be honest, out of it!). We can develop the use of biofeedback in five stages, Daniel says, and he breaks those stages down for us here.
Don’t forget: there are many ways to support The Georgie Campbell Foundation at next weekend’s Defender Burghley! One way to do so is to check out the online auction that will run through September 10. Tons of great items are on offer for a great cause, and you can check out the auction site here. Also, if you’re planning to attend Burghley this year, there will be a guided course walk hosted by Jesse Campbell on Thursday, September 4 at 1 p.m. Tickets for the walk cost £20 and can be booked by emailing [email protected].
Speaking of Burghley, today we’ll finally see the reveal of Derek di Grazia’s refreshed cross country course via the official course preview video. Burghley will release the video at some point today, so be sure to keep an eye on their social media channels and website to be the first in the know.
Did you miss Horse Illustrated’s recent webinar with #supergroom Max Corcoran? If so, you can still view it here! Hear from Max on all types of topics centered around horsemanship and horse management, and we guarantee you’ll probably learn a new thing or two.
Sponsor Corner: Morven Park Fall International & H.T.
Photo by Erin Gilmore Photography.
History is about to be made in Leesburg. From October 9–12, Morven Park will host the inaugural US Equestrian Open of Eventing Final, offering a jaw-dropping $200,000 purse in the CCI4*-L—making it the richest event in the world outside of a 5* (and bigger than some of those, too!).
Elite international riders, future championship contenders in the USEF/USEA Developing Horse Championships, and FEI divisions from 1*-4* will make Morven Park the epicenter of global eventing this fall.
Admission is free with advance registration, or elevate your weekend with a VIP Tent Pass or tailgate spot for cross country. Thanks to sponsors like Mars Equestrian, Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, MAI Capital, Tribute Equine Nutrition, and more, the Home of Champions is setting a new standard for the sport. Information on general admission (free) registration, tailgates, VIP and more can be found here.
Video Break
Catch up with Elisa Wallace and Nodin the Mustang!
