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.
Video Break
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:
