Great news from the Green Mountain Horse Association, which has been diligently raising funds to acquire additional land to help prevent flooding. In 2023, four floods between July and December impacted the facility. An anonymous donor has now generously provided a $200,000 Matching Grant for the GMHA Land Acquisition. All donations directed to the land acquisition will be matched, up to $200,000. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation and help this special venue continue the magic of GMHA for the next generation.
To date, GMHA has raised over half of the $2.1 million purchase price, with the balance due in October. For more information, please contact Bruce Perry at 802.457.1509 or visit this link.
U.S. Weekend Preview
The Event at TerraNova (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
Galway Downs International H.T. (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Live Stream]
Bouckaert Equestrian H.T. (GA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Jumping Branch Farm Spring H.T. (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Morven Park Spring H.T. (VA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Major International Events
Thorseby Park International Eventing Spring Carnival (UK): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scoring] [Live Stream]
News & Reading
Meet the USEA’s latest VIP Volunteer, Laurie Hogan! Laurie is a passionate volunteer and a bit of a music fiend, and while she isn’t an eventer herself, she finds the thrill of cross country day in particular to be just her jam. Read more about Laurie here.
In a moving tribute shared for Women’s History Month, Zoie “Zozo” Brogdon reflects on a full-circle moment that highlights the power of representation in equestrian sport. Just before interviewing her own Changemaker—trailblazing rider Donna Cheek—Zoie discovered that a second grader at her former elementary school had chosen her as her Changemaker. Dressed in full show attire and braids to match, the young student had written and presented a speech honoring Zoie’s journey. What followed was a surprise visit, a heartfelt classroom Q&A, and a powerful reminder that riding isn’t just about ribbons—it’s about leaving a legacy. Read the full story here.
Former show jumper Dani Waldman isn’t one to dodge hard questions — and her latest Horse Bytes episode is no exception. This time, she takes aim at the idea of meritocracy in show jumping, asking: Is it really a sport, or just a hobby for the wealthy? Dani doesn’t hold back, pointing to the influence of money at the 5* level and floating the idea of price caps to level the playing field. But as the episode and a thoughtful rebuttal make clear, the issue is far more nuanced than any quick fix. You can watch the full episode here.
For 16-year-old Arya Vivekanandan, finding a new trainer meant finding a second family at Oasis Farm in Woodside, CA. Led by longtime horseman Colin Daly, Oasis has become a haven for riders who value connection, community, and holistic horsemanship. A lifelong equestrian with a background in both international development and interior architecture, Colin blends classical training with a deep commitment to personal growth—for both horses and humans. “If you want to learn,” Daly says, “you are welcome.” Read the full story here.
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Go behind the scenes of 5* prep with Ros Canter:
