Have you caught up with the latest episode of The Go Eventing Podcast? In this special conversation, we sat down with equestrian broadcast pro John Kyle, whose voice can be heard on many major live streams in our sport. But John also believes we need more voices in our sport, and we wholeheartedly agree. Don’t miss this episode now on your favorite podcast platform or here.
U.S. Weekend Preview
VHC Eventing (VA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Woodside Spring H.T. (VA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Spring Coconino H.T. (AZ): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Willow Draw Charity H.T. (TX): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Flora Lea Spring H.T. (NJ): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring]
Major International Events
Bicton International (UK): [Website] [Entries] [Schedule] [Timing & Scoring] [Live Stream]
Equestrian Festival Baborówko (Poland): [Website] [Schedule] [Timing & Scoring] [Live Stream]
News & Reading
Pippa Funnell’s 5* ride, MCS Maverick, has been sold to a syndicate and will be piloted going forward by fellow British rider Piggy March. The decision was a mutual one amongst Pippa and “Mav’s” previous owners, Nick, Olivia and Sarah Ross. Piggy’s done a couple of Intermediate events to date and will next contest the 4*-S at Bramham next month. As for Pippa, she’s not quite hung up her eventing boots just yet, but with other obligations such as having several Japanese riders based with her and hosting her own podcast, Talk Horse, competing has taken a bit of a back seat. She hopes to be out competing again later this year. Read more on this story here.
Instead of taking or giving all the blame, riders should understand that the results of their aids, good or bad, are always the rider’s responsibility (but not necessarily their “fault”). This focus on responsibility is key. Horse Nation writer Gwyneth McPherson muses on this topic more here.
The 2025 United States Eventing Association (USEA) American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds is just over three months away, which means it is time to start planning your trip to Temecula, California! This year, the AEC will be on a Western rotation to the ever-popular Galway Downs, which is a staple on the Area VI calendar each year. Read more about Galway Downs and the upcoming AEC here.
Sponsor Corner: VHC Eventing
Photo by Veronica Green-Gott.
VHC Eventing, presented by Capital Square, gets underway this week (more information here) — but don’t forget to plan your return trip in August for a Schooling Event at Virginia Horse Center! 🐴✨
Here’s the need-to-know:
🗓️ Saturday, August 23: $75 Schooling Day — ride all 3 phases (Dressage, SJ, and XC) with no assigned SJ times and flexibility for groups.
🗓️ Sunday, August 24: Unrecognized Horse Trial, Combined Test, or Dressage Test of Choice — ideal for gaining experience in a relaxed setting.
💻 Enter in advance at EventEntries.com
📍 Open schooling runs 9AM–4PM Saturday
🏠 Stabling available + vouchers for scratches
Organized by Molly Bull | XC by Tyson Rementer
Let’s keep the momentum going all summer long! Enter now on Event Entries here.
Video Break
Don’t forget to catch the FEI Nations Cup live stream from Bicton this weekend, available on ClipMyHorse.TV, where several U.S. riders will also be competing!
