I’m still just reveling in the spoils of such great stories from this year’s CCI5* events thus far. You’ve got an incredible partnership that never seems to age in Adelaide winners Shane Rose and Virgil, a first U.S. winner of Kentucky since 2008 in Tamie Smith and Mai Baum, and now (among many, many other stats), Ros Canter becomes one of five riders to win individual gold at World Championships as well as Badminton. ‘
We now turn to a key CCI4*-L in the U.S. this week at Tryon International, with a few weeks to go before the next 5* of the season (Luhmühlen – Germany – June 15-18).
Events Opening This Week
Fox River Valley Pony Club H.T. (IL), Midsouth Pony Club H.T. (KY), Stable View Summer H.T. (SC), Round Top H.T. (CO), Loudoun Hunt Club Summer H.T. (VA), Bucks County Horse Park H.T. (PA), Valinor Farm H.T. (MA),
Events Closing Today
Woodside Spring H.T. (CA), Virginia Horse Center Eventing (VA), Tryon Spring H.T. (NC)
Tuesday News & Notes
Which Kentucky 5* horse loves bananas? What about who would be your drinking buddy? Find out in this round-up of 5* quirks from the USEA.
If you’re thinking of applying for this year’s MARS Bromont Rising grants (available to riders age 25 and under), get that checked off your to-do list by May 1! This is an awesome program full of learning and networking opportunity, and it never hurts to apply! Check eligibility and get more information here.
Speaking of MARS Bromont, the International event is now accepting media credential applications. The marquee early-summer CCI4*-L is always a highlight on the calendar, and we know quite a few pairs who are aiming to compete at the 2023 event. More information on media credentials here.
The popular Educational Three-Day is returning for a second year, this time to Florida Horse Park. After a successful running in 2023, organizers headed up by Dorothy Crowell are pleased to announce a second annual event. The event will occur over Thanksgiving weekend, November 20-25. More information to come, but you can find some information in Dorothy’s social media post here.
Miss any of our coverage of Badminton? Catch up here!
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Tuesday Video Break
Just revisiting two 5*-winning show jump rounds from two incredible women!
Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo:
Tamie Smith and Mai Baum:
