It’s hard to believe that another CCI5* season is done and dusted. What a year it’s been! We’re looking forward to diving back into our favorite storylines from each 5* event around the world this year, so keep an eye out on EN for those stories coming your way soon.
Events Closing Today
Full Moon Farm Fall H.T. (MD); The Event at TerraNova (FL); Ram Tap H.T. & Classic Three-Day (CA)
News & Reading
CLOSING SOON! Eventing Nation and Horse Nation are pleased to present our upcoming Holiday Gift Guide series! A series of gift idea lists aimed at everything from the Organizational Freak to the Tech Nerd in your family or barn group, this series will launch in mid-November to help all of the hapless gift givers out there with a gift you’ll ACTUALLY want. If your brand would like to place a product into a list or even obtain full ownership of an exclusive list just for you, visit this link to fill out our interest form. Placements in these lists start at $250, and insertions are being taken until November 11.
Talk about resilience! The Chronicle of the Horse brings us the incredible story of an OTTB eventer who didn’t let a broken pelvis—and an unexpected diagnosis—stand in the way of his comeback. With the odds stacked against him, this tough Thoroughbred and his dedicated rider faced each challenge with grit, showing just how powerful the bond between horse and rider can be. Read the full story of this inspiring journey from setback to success here.
British eventer Ben Hobday and his standout partner, Shadow Man, who was catch-ridden in Paris by Chris Burton, made a (literal) splash at the Pau last weekend. Read up on their reunion and this special horse here.
Elevation Zoe does it again! For the third year running, a familiar furry champion has taken the top spot in the annual Major League Eventing Corgi Races at the MARS Maryland 5 Star, delighting fans with another victory. See how the reigning champ stole the show — yet again — here.
The 2024 USEA Area IV Championships have crowned six new champions! From seasoned riders to rising stars, these champions put in stellar performances to earn their titles across multiple divisions. Head over to the USEA for an in-depth look at each champion’s journey, their standout moments, and what lies ahead as they celebrate their well-deserved victories.
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Some extra fun for you today with a helmet cam from a recent team chase! Would you try it?
