Monica Spencer and Artist. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
Starting with the 2025 season, there’s a new level of recognition for our beloved Thoroughbred eventers, put on by the Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.). For the first time, the top 10 registered Thoroughbreds at the eight levels of the USEA leaderboard will be recognized as a part of this annual program. It’s a great way to pay respects to the versatile Thoroughbred that shines so brightly in our sport, as well as a way for riders at all levels to earn recognition for their accomplishments.
Congratulations to the 2025 winners!
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Level |
Horse |
Registered Name |
Owner |
Rider |
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Starter |
Singing in the Wind |
Donna Struke |
Donna Struke |
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Beginner Novice |
Our Golden Chance |
Elizabeth Bales |
Liana Theroux |
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Novice |
Sexy Black Dress |
Mary McKeon |
Mary McKeon |
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Training |
Xkuz |
Julie Wolfert |
Julie Wolfert |
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Modified |
Ameristan |
Tessa Geven |
Tessa Geven |
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Preliminary |
Diamond Dog |
Jesslyn Woodall |
Jesslyn Woodall |
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Intermediate |
Chapter Two |
Stephanie Roth |
Rebecca Roth |
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Advanced |
Artist |
Monica Spencer |
Monica Spencer |
(Click on the horse’s registered name to view its Equineline OTTB Profile)
The other top 10 horses at each level can be found here. You can also view current USEA leaderboard standings here.
US Events This Weekend
Rocking Horse Winter II HT (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
Ram Tap HT (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Jumping Branch Farm HT (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
Links & Reading
- Points, Progress, and a Plan: Meet 2025 SmartEquine USEA Stallion of the Year FR’s Citadel
- USEF Insider: Safety Vests in Horse Sports: What We Know and What We Don’t
- Esters Sims Has Gone From ‘Not Welcome’ To Living Legend In Virginia Horse Country
- 4 Common Senior Horse Behaviors and What They Mean
- Badminton shares preparations to ensure the ground is at its best following wet winter
Training Tip of the Day
Watch some cross country training focusing on the concept of “attacking” a drop into the water with Chris Bartle and Juliane Wyrwol of Germany:
Go Eventing
It’s out with the old, in with the new for Lauren Nicholson and her, uhh, well-loved helmet cover!
Out with the old… In with the new! An end of an era in more ways then one
Posted by Lauren Nic on Friday, February 13, 2026
