We’re sad to report the passing of Ryan Wood’s longtime partner, Woodstock Bennett, at the age of 18. The chestnut Irish gelding was well-known around the world and accumulated several top results throughout his career, including:
8th place Pau CCI5* đ
4th place Morven CCI4-S* đ
Winner at Bromont CCI4*-L đ„
2nd place – AECs Advancedđ„
Reserve for 2018 World Equestrian Games đŠđș
Bennett will certainly be missed, and we’re thinking of Ryan and all of this special horse’s connections today.
Events Opening Today
Ocala International Festival of Eventing (FL); Fair Hill International April CCI & H.T. (MD); Sporting Days April H.T. IV (SC); Meadowcreek Park Spring Social Event (TX); Full Moon Farm’s Spring Thing H.T. (MD); Area VII Young Rider Benefit CT (WA)
Events Closing Today
March H.T. at Majestic Oaks (FL); Texas Rose Horse Park H.T. (TX); Full Gallop Farm March H.T. (SC)
News & Reading
Brush up on some rule changes going into effect April 1 in the U.S. These are extraordinary rule changes, and the majority of them apply regardless of discipline under USEF rules. Brush up on the updates here.
Each Tuesday, The Plaid Horse asks trainers a question and gather their answers for readers to learn from. In last week’s edition, focused on top trainers’ warm-up regimens at shows and at home. Dive in and maybe learn something new here.
As the 2025 FEI European Eventing Championships approach in September at Blenheim, Horse & Hound has a bead on some of the early top contenders who could make a splash on one of the biggest stages in eventing. Learn more about them here.
Sponsor Corner: Kentucky Performance Products
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Video Break
Hear from William Fox-Pitt on his post-competitive career transition:
