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Time is running out to join the action at the August edition of Bromont, featuring the Kingsleigh Equine CCI4*-S, CCI3*-S, CCI2*-S, U25 CCI2*-S, CCI1*, EV100, EV110, and the always-popular Team Challenge. Entries close tomorrow, August 8, so consider this your friendly last call.
New this year: Bromont has made adjustments to the schedule to allow ticketed schooling in both dressage and show jumping on Friday, with competition running Saturday and Sunday. This addition is especially helpful for young horses or first-time competitors looking for a little extra ring time — each horse gets one schooling ticket, with the option to purchase more.
VIP tables and tickets are also available—make it a weekend to remember! For more details on entries, visit EventEntries.com, and for VIP options, head to the Bromont website and click Sponsorship/VIP. Questions? Reach out to Janette at [email protected].
U.S. Weekend Preview
GMHA Festival of Eventing (VT): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Volunteer]
Otter Creek Summer H.T. (WI): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer]
Fair Hill International Recognized H.T. (MD): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Volunteer]
WindRidge Farm Summer H.T. (NC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Woodside Summer H.T. (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Masterson Equestrian Trust YEH/NEH/OEH Qualifier (KY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]
Major International Events
NAF Five Star Hartpury International (UK): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Schedule] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Live Stream]
News & Reading
An FEI tribunal has handed down a 15 year suspension for dressage trainer Cesar Parra, who had been under investigation for horse abuse after horrific videos of his actions surfaced. Cesar has also been financially sanctioned, with fines and legal costs of around $31,000 USD to be paid. Cesar had been provisionally suspended since February of 2024, when the original notification of investigation was served. You can read more about the FEI’s decision, which will also be enforced by USEF, here.
As the USEA American Eventing Championships at Galway Downs draw closer, let’s take a moment to meet the faces behind the stunning southern California venue. Ken and Tina Smith have become notable figures within the Temecula region that Galway Downs calls home, investing not only in the property itself but in the greater community at large. Read more about the Smiths and their impact in the sport here.
Team GB overcame their fair share of struggles en route to earning two medals at last weekend’s FEI Eventing European Championships for Ponies. They took home team silver and an individual bronze, but the challenge was steep. Read a full recap of the team’s weekend here.
Sponsor Corner: Virginia Horse Center Foundation
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Don’t forget to send in your entry for the Schooling Horse Trials at Virginia Horse Center! This is a rare opportunity to practice and compete over professionally-designed tracks that aren’t typically open to the public. You can choose to school on Saturday and/or compete on Sunday, and prices are affordable, starting at just $75 to school. Click here to learn more and send in your entry.
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Relive cross country at the FEI Eventing European Championships for Ponies last weekend:
