Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.
You’d be pretty hard-pressed to find a photo of Shannon Brinkman herself, but we’re very familiar with her work from behind the camera here on EN and throughout the equestrian world. You can get to know Shannon better on the latest episode of the In Stride podcast with Sinead Maynard.
Shannon explores her journey with horses, which spans some three decades traveling the world with her camera in hand, what connects her to the sports she covers, what impact she hopes to make her mark on, and much more. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! (And while you’re at it, be sure to tune in to the latest edition of EN’s Go Eventing Podcast featuring Lauren Nicholson, also available everywhere you get your podcasts!)
Major International Events
Lignières FEI Eventing Nations Cup (France): [Website] [Entries/Timing/Scoring] [FEI Eventing Nations Cup] [Live Stream] [CrossCountry App XC Maps]
Ballindenisk CCI4*-L (Ireland): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores] [Live Stream] [CrossCountry App XC Maps]
U.S. & Canada Weekend Events
Stable View Oktoberfest (SC): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Volunteer]
Spokane Sport Horse 11th Annual Fall H.T. (WA): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Volunteer]
Wesley Clover Parks Eastern Canadian Championships (Canada): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Maps]
Sundance Farm H.T. (WI): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Maps]
Jump Start H.T. (KY): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores] [Volunteer]
Tomora H.T. (CO): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scores] [Volunteer]
ESDCTA New Jersey H.T. (NJ): [Website] [Entries/Times] [CrossCountry App XC Maps]
Old Tavern H.T. (VA): [Website] [Entries] [Times] [Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Volunteer]
Course Brook Farm Fall H.T. (MS): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scores] [Volunteer]
News & Reading
We’re teaming up with Sentinel Horse Nutrition to give away a year’s worth of Sentinel Horse Feeds! This sweepstakes is accepting entries until 11:59 p.m. ET on October 6. You can full the full terms and conditions + enter for your chance to win a big break for your bank account here.
If you’re wanting to get your hands on tickets for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, the time is approaching. You can take some steps to ensure you have the best chance at snagging these hot tickets (literally) by signing up for the LA28 email newsletter. This will keep you in the loop as ticket lotteries and sales approach in early 2026. Click here to sign up for LA28 newsletter.
Kentucky Equine Research (KER) is hosting its 28th Annual Equine Health and Nutrition Conference in Ocala at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) this coming March 24-25. The conference will coincide with the Longines League of Nations leg at WEC and will feature scientific presentations and discussions at the forefront of equine wellness. Click here for more information.
The stretchy trot circle is a part of a dressage test that some of us would rather skip. It can be tricky to feel comfortable letting a “hot under the lid” horse have the reins, but it’s also a somewhat counterintuitive idea to “let go” and encourage a forward stretch. This movement doesn’t have to be a stress for you or your horse. Here are some tips on how to practice at home for your best score in the ring.
Sponsor Corner: Virginia Horse Center Foundation
Ali Kuhn and Little Hail. Photo by Veronica Green-Gott
Featuring National divisions from Beginner Novice through Advanced/Intermediate (as well as Combined Tests for Starter and Advanced riders), as well as CCI1*-L, CCI2*-S/CCI2*-L, and CCI3*-S divisions for FEI competitors, the fall VHC Eventing event over Halloween weekend truly has something for everyone. With ongoing development on the cross country courses and footing as well as recently improved footing in arenas and updates all throughout the property, the Virginia Horse Center is ready to welcome you and your horse for an epic weekend. Entries close on October 14, so make your event organizer happy and get those entries sent in soon! More information here.
Video Break
Ronan Woods and Kim Kulers of Horsepal stops by the most recent Ask an Expert episode with Ride iQ:
