Laura Chapot won the Welcome Stake at the Devon Fall Classic

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September 12, 2025

By SARA CAVANAGH

DEVON, Pa.--Laura Chapot on Ginola won the $5,000, 1.40m Welcome Stake during the evening session of the opening day of the Devon Fall Classic, Thursday, Sept.11.

Laura Chapot on Ginola at DevonIn a competition in which riders clean over the first round did their jump-off round immediately following, 16 from the starting field of 33 made the jump-off.

Of those, eight were clean again, and Chapot, finishing in 31.200.was the fastest by a little over a second.

Morgan Ward-Knowlton on GF Diego was second in 32.394, and Rachael Lively on Wavo Alvaro was third in 33.153.

Chapot was clean on all three of her horses, finishing ninth on C & C Willow and 10th on Jolie Van Schuttershol.

"Ginola is a 9-year-old, and I got him when he was 6," said Chapot. "He's been moving up the ranks. This was a really good class for him to win."

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Laura Kraut on Bisquetta won the $500,000 Grand Prix in Dublin

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August 12, 2025

By SARA CAVANAGH

DUBLIN, Ireland--Laura Kraut on Bisquetta won the $500,00, 1.60m Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland win the only clean round in the class on Sunday, Aug. 10.

The podium, Dublin, left to right, Rodrigo Pessoa, Laura Kraut and Shane Sweetnam Kraut was the only rider of the 40 that had qualified for the Grand Prix to solve all the questions asked by the course designed by Alan Wade of Ireland, with 11 riders having four faults.

Those with four faults were separated by their time over the course, and Rodrigo Pessoa of Brazil on Major Tom was second in 73.61, with Shane Sweetnam of Ireland on James Kann Cruz third in 74.39.

Poles dropped all over the course,with every fences having at least one rider fault at it, but green plank at the Rolex fence after the water and the two combination at the end of the course caused the most problems.

"I can't put into worlds how thrilling this is,"said Kraut, who is 59. "To win it at my age s particularly gratifying."

"I have an unbelievable horse in Bisquetta, she said. "I saved her all week for this. Then when I walked the course, I thought I'd made a mistake."

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Exciting competition at the Devon Fall Classic coming soon

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August 6, 2025

By Staff Writers

DEVON, Pa.--With a litle over a month to go, tickets are now available for the 12th annual Devon Fall Classic Sept. 11-14.

Caitlin Boyle on Prianti van net Mikkenhof winning the Kentucky Summer Grand PrixThe Classic features thrilling competition across multiple divisions, including the signature $25,000 Devon Fall Classic Grand Prix. 

Caitlin Boylel won the Grand Prix last year on Navaar, and she expects to be back to defend her title this fall.

"My schedule is not completely set yet, but I'm expecting to be at the Devon Fall Classic," said Boyle. "I'll be riding Prianti van het Mikkenhof his year. Prianti just won the Summer Grand Prix in Kentucky.

The Kentucky Grand Prix was at night, just as the Grand Prix at the Fall Classic will be.

And the Devon Fall Classic Grand Prix is always held in front of an enthusiastic and  huge crowd.

"I know she always performs her best with a little bit of crowd excitement and the shine on the jumps," said Boyle. "She really tries hard and puts in a little extra effort."

"She's a fast mare," said Boyle. "I've had her for two years. She's very brave.i can sometimes add steps between fences because she's so fast over the ground." 

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The 12th Annual Devon Fall Classic runs Sept. 11-14

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July 19, 2025

By Staff Writers

DEVON, Pa.--The Devon Fall Classic, a weekend of exciting competition, boutique shopping and family fun returns for its 12th annual edition on Sept. 11-14.

This premier all-jumper competition at the Devon Horse Show Grounds continues its tradition as one of the most anticipated equestrian events of the fall season for local equestrians.

The Horse of Delaware Valley will have a special edition, featuring the Fall Classic, so for all the news and current information about the show visit thehorseofdelawarevalley.com.

The four-day event features thrilling competition across multiple divisions, including the signature $25,000 Devon Fall Classic Grand Prix.

"The Fall Classic represents everything we cherish about the equestrian community," said Wayne W. Grafton, Chairman and CEO of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. "We're seeing more young riders than ever before, and it's wonderful to witness how the Fall Classic helps local barn owners develop their young riders. The intimate setting of this four-day event allows these developing equestrians to experience the magic of competing in the historic Dixon Oval in a more relaxed atmosphere than our spring show. It's a perfect stepping stone that builds confidence and creates lifelong memories."

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Hunter Holloway won the 5* Speed class in Traverse City

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September 19, 2025

By Staff Writers

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.--Two-time FEI World Cup Finalist Hunter Holloway on Pepita Con Spita opened five star competition during the American Gold Cup at Traverse City Horse Shows on Thursday, Sept. 18 with a win in the $32,000 CSI5* Speed.

Hunter Holloway on Pepita Con Spita After a nearly two-year injury recovery, the mare is back and winning at the top level.

Pepita Con Spita was Holloway’s mount for the 2022 FEI World Cup Final in Leipzig and carried her to third overall in the 2023 edition in Omaha, Neb

Two months later, the mare was sidelined by a check ligament injury and has been absent from FEI competition until this summer.

“It feels a little bit like cheating when I get to go in these classes with her because she’s the best,” said Holloway. “It’s exciting to have her back in the ring. You can’t really get a horse competition fit without doing it, so I’m easing her back in and we’ll do more as she tells us she’s ready for it.”

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Stella Wasserman won over Beezie Madden and Lillie Keenan in Traverse City

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September 17, 2025

By Staff Writers

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.--Three U.S. women led the victory gallop in the $32,000 CIS2* Grand Prix with Stella Wasserman at the front in her first international grand prix victory to finish two-star competition at Traverse City Horse Shows on Sunday, Sept. 14.

Stellla Wasserman on Myjorka (Pjoto by Megan Giese Media)Wasserman, 20 years old, rode Myjorka to win in an eight horse jump-off course designed by Guilherme Jorge of Brazil.

Wasserman finished in 32.38 to win over four-time U.S. Olympian Beezie Madden on Micky-Cara, clean in 33.59 seconds, and Lillie Keenan on Emerlon was third iin 33.98 seconds.

“This is really special,” said Wasserman. “I feel like I’ve been close a couple of times now and today it all worked out."

“This is an amazing horse,” she said of her 10-year-old Hanoverian a mare that she rides under the direction of five-time U.S. Olympian McLain Ward. “She’s game to do anything you ask and my plan worked out.”

Wasserman began riding Myjorka at the start of the year.

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Adrienne Sternlicht won the $200,000 Grand Prix at old Salem, Mia Bagnato and Elena Haas also won

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September 16, 2025

By Staff Writers

NORTH SALEM, N.Y.--Adrienne Sternlicht on Origa V/H Zuid-Pajottenland won the  $200,000 Old Salem Farm FEI 4*  Blue Diamond Cup Grand Prix on Saturday, Sept. 13,

Adrienne Sternlicht on Origa VH Zuid Pajottenland (Photo by SEL Photography)Five were clean over the course set by Alan Wade, and all five were clean again, but Sternlicht was the fastest, finishing in 39.11 seconds.

First in the Jump-off, Molly Ashe Cawley on Quimi Del Maset set the time to beat of 40.50 seconds, but she were quickly beaten when Marilyn Little on La Contessa, just off her victory in Thursday’s $65,000 Old Salem Farm 4* Welcome Stake, finished in 39.85 seconds.

The following two riders, Jonathan McCrea and Jessica Mendoza of Great Britain weren’t fast enough to catch either of those times.

Using the advantage of going last, Sternlicht won in 39.11 seconds.

“Going last is always a big advantage,” Sternlicht said. “Marilyn is always so fast, so I said, ‘Any day that I can beat Marilyn and La Contessa is a good day.’ I was able to really take advantage of my horse’s stride and his bravery; I knew that I could do fences 1 to 2 in seven strides on the bend where Marilyn’s horse really had to keep going, so that helped us get back to the next fence quicker. I really trusted my horse because he’s so game and has so much scope. I knew that if I did it right and gave him a good chance, he would fight for me.

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Wendy Chapot Nunn on Zealous is Champion at the Devon Fall Classic

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September 15, 2025

By SARA CAVANAGH

DEVON, Pa.--Wendy Chapot Nunn dominated the 1.15m Amateur Jumper Classic, winning the $3,000 Stake on on Anytime Sunday, Sept. 14 after placing first and second on Zealous in the Friday and Saturday classes and winning the Championship on Zealous.

Wendy Chapot Nunn on AnytimeAnytime was also fifth in the first class on Friday.

"Anytime is a new ride for me," said Nunn. "He's a homebred that we had out on lease. Then when we got him back, I started riding him last summer. He's by Gemini."

Gemni is the stallion that the Chapots got from cloning Gem Twist.

"Zealous is a handful, but she's very good," said Nunn. "She's a homebred, too, and she's 21 now. She has a very big stride."

"She just loves to go," said Nunn. "Her tail goes up and down when she goes. Mom says when she sees Zealous' tail go up and down, she knows she's happy and going to do well, but if it's not going up anddown, she's too quiet. She's a wonderful mare."

Katie Brandt on Clinto VH Dingensho Z won the Friday class, clean in 26.368, with Chapot on Zealous second in 27.194, while on Saturday, Chapot on Zalous won, clean in 50.343 with Brandt second, clean in 51.455.

Chapot on Anytime won the Stake on Sunday, clean in 32.757.with Vanessa Stoltzfus on Teddy Sarco second, clean in 33.18 and Jody Kelly on Aire Line third, clean in 33.979.

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Karl Cook on Kalinka van't Zorgvliet's won the Winning Round class in Traverse City

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September 14, 2025

By Staff Writers

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.--Karl Cook on Kalinka van’t Zorgvliet’s won the $62,500, CSI5*-W Winning Round on Saturday, Sept. 13 during the penultimate week of the Traverse City Tournament of Champions and the first competition of the FEI Jumping World Cup North American League season.

Karl Cook on Kalinka van’t Zorgvliet’sThis was Kalinka van’t Zorgvliet’s second international competition in nearly a year and a half.

The 15-year-old Belgian-bred mare was sidelined with a fractured hip in the spring of 2024, and her future at the top level was in question.

“Having this horse back is amazing. Her injury is rough to come back from, but it’s what you have to do whether they come back all the way or retire,” said Cook, who rode the mare in the 2023 FEI Nations Cup Final in Barcelona. “What’s important is that you ride them where they’re at and if you get where you want to go, great. If not, that’s the way it goes."

“She feels great,” said the U.S. Olympic team silver medalist. “She’s always been such a fighter, and it’s so much fun to ride a horse that loves to do the job. She knows how to do it, and today I went as I felt comfortable. If there’s one fence that feels not right, I just slow down. There’s no reason, for what she’s done, to push it.”

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Elizabeth Traband won the $25,000 Devon Fall Classic Grand Prix

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September 14, 2025

By Staff Writers

DEVON, Pa.--Elizabeth Traband of Happy Valley, Pa., on Eddie Blue won the s $25,000 Devon Fall Classic Grand Prix Saturday evening, Sept. 13.  

Elizabeth Traband on Eddie BlueTraband won in a seven horse jump-off from a starting field of 36 over a course set by Manuel Esparza of Mexico. 

Second to last to go in the jump-off, Traband was clean in 42.488 to win over Collin Reynolds on Ideal HX , clean in 42.566, with Devin Ryan on Mondorado, the fastest of the four-faulters thirfd in 39.564.

Morgan Ward-Knowlton  on GF Diego was fourth, four faults in 42.012, with Michael Kocher on Dexterity Z fifth, four faults in 42.523, Eleanor Kunsman on Covarina Blue PS sixth, four faults in 42.772, and Laura Chapot on C & C Willow seventh, eight faults in 39.341.

This was Traband's first Grand Prix win.

“I don’t think you can explain it," said Traband. "Devon is a place you just dream about as a kid. It’s the place where you watch your first class. You really get the bug here, so it’s pretty full circle.”

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Abdul Said won over Katie Dinan in Traverse Cily Grand Prix qualifier

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September 13, 2025

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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.--Abdel Saïd of Belgium on Quaker Brimbelles Z won the $117,000 CSI5*-W Grand Prix Qualifier on Friday, Sept. 12 during the penultimate week of the Traverse City Tournament of Champions, featuring the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup.

Abdel Said on Quaker Brimbelles Z (Photo by Megan Giese)This was the same class he also captured during his debut at Traverse City Horse Shows in 2024. 

Saïd, currently ranked no.13 in the world was the only rider to cross the jump-off timers in under 40 seconds.

Seven horses advanced to the jump=off course, designed by Guilherme Jorge (BRA).

Saïd finished faster than the current leader Katie Dinan to ultimately take the win.

Sais wa clean in 39.77 seconds to Dinan’ on Out Of The Blue SCF, who was clean 41.67 and Daniel Bluman of Israel on Hummer Z, clean in 42.23, was third.

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Stella Stinnett won the $10,000 Speed Stake at the Devon Fall Classic

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September 13, 2025

By Staff Writers

DEVON, Pa.--Stella Stinnett of New Hope, Pa., on Storiall Blue won the $10,000 Devon Fall Classic Speed Stake in a fairy tale ending on Friday, Sept. 12.

Stella Stinnett on Storial BlueStinnett had always dreamed of riding under the lights in the Dixon Oval, and not only did that dream come true, but she made it even better by actually winning under the lights on Friday.

Stinnett was clean in 64.687 to beat Collin Reynolds on Ideal HX, clean in 65.179.

Only four from the starting field of 17 were clean, with Michael Kocher on Chanel 479 third in 64.046, and Elizabeth Traband on Rokeechobee STB fourth in 70.390.  

“Devon is a huge goal for everyone, and for me, especially growing up here," said Stinnett. "This is an iconic show, and it has always been my dream to show under the lights.

"Thanks to the whole team that supports me and Storiall, and especially my mom and dad,” she said.

 Stinnett has ridden Storiall Blue for three years, and on Friday night her strategy was to ride conservatively, and it paid off.

“Storiall Blue is really unique because I can go and do anything like this, and I am never nervous, never scared, because I know he’s got my back,” Stinnett said.

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U.S. team for St.Tropez League of Nations Narions Cup

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September 12, 2025

By SARA CAVANAGH

LEXINGTON, Ky.--US Equestrian announced the riders selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines League of Nations St. Tropez CSIO5* hosted in St. Tropez, France, from September 18-21.

The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson.

The following riders have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order.

Karl Cook of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.

Laura Kraut of Royal Palm Beach, Fla.

Alex Matz of Coatesville, Pa.

Alessandra Volpi Woodside, Calif.

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The final qualifying competition for the Longines League of Nations Final will be hosted in St. Tropez, France, at Haras de Gassin Polo Club - St. Tropez, from September 18-21.

Competition will begin on Thursday, Sept. 18, with the Longines League of Nations Grand Prix CSIO5* starting at 6:00 p.m, which is12:00 p.m. ET on Friday, September 19.

The Longines League of Nations two-round team competition will start at 1:30 p.m., which is 7:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 21, to conclude the week of competition.

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Laura Chapot to compete at the Devon Fall Classic

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September 10, 2025

By Staff Writers

DEVON, Pa.--Laura Chapot of Neshanic Station, N.J. will be competing on three horses in the 1.40m classes at the Devon Fall Classic, which begins tomorrow, Sept. 11, and runs though Sunday, Sept. 14.

Laura Chapot on CC Willow at an earlier show this year (Photo by KindMedia)The 1.40m division is shaping up to be three evenings of hard fought and exciting competitions.

Chapot has been Leading Rider at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair a number of times, and she has also won the Grand Prix at the Fall Classic a number of times.

But last year, Caitlin Boyle on Navaar won the Fall Classic Grand Prix, and Chapot is campaigning to win that title back again.

Boyle has said that she expects to be back at the Fall Classic to defend her title, and she'll be riding Prianti van het Mikkenhof his year.

Get your tickets early to watch this exciting battle between two of the winningest riders on the circuit, as the Grand Prix annually draws a standing room only crowd.

Chapot will be competing on a relatively new horse, Jolie, as well as C &C Willow and Ginola in the 1.40m classes.

She is also competing Ciego in the 1.30m division.

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Nayel Nasser won the first jumper class, a Two-Phase, at Old Salem

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September 10, 2025

By Staff Writers

NORTH SALEM, N.Y.--Nayel Nasser of Egypt on Dorado De Riverland won the $32,000 FEI 4* Two-Phase at the Old Salem Farm September Horse Shows on Wednesday, Sept. 10.

Nayel Nasser on Dorado De Rierland (Photo by SEL Photography)Nasser set an early time to beat in the Two-Phase of 24.26 seconds that no one could better.

Alan Wade set the course for 44 entries, 14 of which went on to jump clean over the second phase.

“It was a good start to the week for sure,” Nassar said. “I won on Dorado, who’s kind of my specialist for these classes. He’s extremely fast, so it really becomes about leaving the jumps up and finding the neatest track possible. The leave-out to the last fence was a long way for him, but I knew that if I didn’t do it, I’d probably be off the time. I went early enough in the class that I figured we could take the risk, and it paid off today. He jumped awesome."

“I also jumped Donvier in this class just to get his feet wet,” Nassar said.

Donvier was also clean in 25.34 seconds to place fifth.

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WEF is buildng a huge indoor arena

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September 9, 2025

By Staff Writers

WELLINGTON, Fla.-A covered riding arena that will redefine the future of equestrian sport at the Winter Equestrian Festival is being built on Wellington International's 111-acre property.

Wellington indoor arena under constructionThe structure will included not only an indoor riding arena but also ample space for spectator seating.

Coastal Steel Structures, Wellington International and Wellington Lifestyle Partners are collaborating to build the the 86,000 square foot facility structure that will be the largest equestrian arena ever built for both Wellington International and Coastal Steel Structures, and the biggest in South Florida.

 The addition of this expansive covered arena will provide riders and horses with a premier and competitive environment, regardless of weather conditions, further enhancing Wellington International's reputation as a leader in equestrian sport.

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Kyle King finished second to Scott Brash a the 5 Million CAD Spruce Meadows Grand Prix

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September 8, 2025

By Staff Writers

CALGARY,Canada--Kyle King on Kayanne Z finished second to Scott Brash on Hello Jefferson in the 500 million CAD Spruce Meadows Master Grand Prix on Sunday, Sept. 7

Kyle King on Kayenne ZThe third Major of the year in the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, with the unprecedented prize money of 5 million CAD  was a thriller.

From the first round of 36. the top 12  competed in a second round, in which Brash and King tied for the win with four faults each.

Steve Guerdat on Venard de Ceris was third with five faults..

The seriousness of the challenge was clear from the start. 

“The reality is, I design courses with focus on not being bad to the horses but challenging the riders – and the good riders can solve the problems," said course designer Leopoldo Palacious of Venezuela.

“When we had the ditches down in the second round, I thought that was it, over. It just shows what a test it was,” Brash said.

Going first in the jump-off, Brash was clean over the seven-fence jump-off in 46.97 seconds, and King did beat Brash’s time,but  at the cost of the Canada plank falling, leaving the title with Brash and Hello Jefferson.

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Kent Farrington on Grass de Mars won the $125,000 Grand Prix at HITS

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September 8, 2025

By Staff Writers

SAUGERTIES, N.Y.--Kent Farrington on Grass de Mars won the $125,000 CSI3* Grand Prix in a five horse jump-off at HITS during Championship Week on Saturday, Sept. 6,

 Kent Farrington on Grass de Mars (Photo by ESL Photography)Five from the starting field of 35 made the jump-off over the course set by Alan Wade, including Daniel Bluman of Israel on Kapitaal L, Farrington with Grass de Mars, Nayel Nassar of Egypt on Ivory TCS, Luis Larrazabal of Venezuela on Jon Snow and Philip McGuane of Irelaith Orphea HQ.

“You’ve got a top course builder today in Alan Wade, so the course sort of separated the field,” said Farrington. “In the Welcome on Thursday, he had many clear rounds, so today he knew that even though this is a three-star, the caliber of horses and riders that are here is very strong. He built a proper course, and there were not so many clear. That’s usually the sign of a well built course is that the entire course can have faults all over the place with different strengths and weaknesses depending on the horse.”

In the jump-off, Bluman was clean in 41.88 seconds, then, Farrington finished faster in 39.14 seconds to take over the top spot.

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U.S. third in exciting Nations Cup at Spruce Meadows

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September 7, 2025

By SARA CAVANAGH

CALGARY, Canada--The U.S. team of Lillie Keenan, Elena Haas, Laura Kraut and Aaron Vale finished third, missing second by just one second, in a thrilling 5*, 1.60m National Cup at Spruce Meadows.

Lillie Keenan on Argan de Beliard (File photo)In a Nations Cup that came down to the very last rider for a decision, Great Britain won with zero faults, and Germany and the U.S.were tied with four faults each, but the tie breaker was the aggregate time of the top three riders, so Germany, finishing in 234,35 won by one second  over the U.S. team's time of 235.35. 

From an unusually large field of 11 nations, the top six nations from round one returned for round two,

"It was one of the best Nations Cups that I've ever seen," said chef d'equipe Robert Ridland. "At the 50th annual Spruce Meadows, there was a very high level of competition."

For the second round, Brazil and Belgium returned with 12 faults each, the U.S. and Ireland had four faults each and Germany and Great Britain led with zero faults each.

Eliminated after round one were France, 12 faults, Netherlands, 15, and Canada, Austria and Mexico with 20 faults each.

"The course was tough enough, as you could see from the scores of the last three teams in round two," said Ridland.

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Kent Farrington on Orafina won the $5,000 Welcome Stake at HITS Saugerties

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September 5, 2025

By Staff Writers

SAUGERTIES,N.Y.--Kent Farrington on Orafina won the $65,000 CSI3* Welcome. HITS Hudson Valley VIII, also referred to as Championship Week, on Thursday, Sept. 4.

Kent Farrington on Orafina (Photo by EDL Photograpjy)Alan Wade of Ireland set the course for the 38 entries.

Second in the ring, Michael Walton on Blues had the first clear round immediately followed by Wednesday’s $31,020 CSI3* Jumper Classic winner Nayel Nassar of Egypt on IIgor van de Wittemoere , also clean.

Then world number one, Kent Farrington on Kanny-Fee was clean followed by 16 others followed, for a jump-off of 19.

“This is a three-star show, but the list of riders is very strong,” said Farrington, who leads the world ranking for the fifth consecutive month. “We have one of the best course designers in the world this week in Alan Wade, so I think the course was very good. It can sometimes happen that you have more in the jump-off when you’re setting a qualifier event to try to get everybody going for the week. We’re riding young horses, some of us, and it’s a very mixed group of very experienced older horses and some younger ones coming up. You end up with a difficult class to build, which can happen, but there’s also an impressive caliber of riders we have in the Northeast staying in America to do these shows.”

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Junior and Young Rider teams to compete at the Youth Nations Cup

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September 4, 2025

By SARA CAVANAGH

LEXINGTON, Ky.--US Equestrian announced the riders selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Teams at the 2025 FEI Youth Jumping Nations Cup Final hosted from Sept. 19-21, in Lier, Belgium at Azelhof Equestrian Centre.

The U.S. will field both a Junior Team and a Young Rider Team.

Both teams will be led by Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski and Team Leader Erin Keating.

The following riders have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Young Rider Team and are listed in alphabetical order.

Mia Bagnato (Fishkill, N.Y.) and Cordiamo, a 2016 Oldenburg gelding (Cornet du Lys x Conthargos) owned by Elan Farm

Alexa Elle Lignelli of New York, N.Y.,, and her own XO Zadora, a 2013 KWPN mare (Zavall VDL x Padinus)

Carlee McCutcheon of Aubrey, Texas and Aralyn Blue, a 2014 Oldenburg mare (Chacco Blue x Ludwigs AS) owned by Road to the Top

Olivia Sweetnam of Wellington, Fla. and Epic, a 2015 Anglo European gelding (Billy Mexico x Flyinge Electro) owned by Monika Preston and Sweet Oak Farm

Skylar Wireman of Bonsall, Calif. and Barclino B, a 2016 Holsteiner gelding (Constanzehof’s Barcley x Lasino) owned by Wireman Investment Group

The following riders have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Junior Team and are listed in alphabetical order.

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Jessica Mendoza on In The Air won the $400,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix

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September 1, 2025

By Staff Writers

BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y.--Great Britain’s Jessica Mendoza on In The Air won the $400,000 Hampton Classic 5* Grand Prix with one of only two clean rounds in the three horse jump-off, finishing in 37.34 seconds on Sunday, Aug. 31.

Jessica Mendoza on In The Air (Photo by KindMedia)Nick Granat set the course for 39 entries representing 14 countries in the Grand Prix.

Granat’s course was challenging, with only three going clean.

Kristen Vanderveen was the first to go clean in the first round on Bull Run’s Jireh, but it took another 17 trips before Mendoza guaranteed the spectators a jump-off.

World #22 Shane Sweetnam of Ireland was the only other rider to go clean.

Charlotte Jacobs on Playboy JT  was fourth, the fastest of the four faulters, followed by Spencer Smith and Katie Dinan, each with four faults.

To show the difficulty of the course, riders with eight faults were 10th, 11th and 12th.

Kent Farrington and McLain Ward both had eight faults and were 13th and 15th respectively.

It was a pleasure to see a course commensurate with the value of the class that resulted in only three in the jump-off.

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Skylar Wireman on Barclino B won the Winners Round at the Hampton Classic

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August 31, 2025

By Staff Writers

BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y.--Skylar Wireman had her first FEI 5* victory on Saturday, Aug. 30 with a win in the $62,500 Winning Round class at the Hampton Classic.

Skyar Wireman on Barclino B (Photo by KindMedia)Wireman scored an impressive win, finishing 1.55 faster than second placed Luis Pedro Birabe of Argentina over a 1.50m course set by Nick Granat.

In the Winning Round format, of 35 entries, 10 were clean and two with one fault returned for the second round, all starting with zero vaults.

Wireman, the double-gold medalist from the 2025 North American Youth Jumping Championships finished clean inf 39.58 seconds in her first time at the Hampton Classic.a

Second and third were separated by just one hundredth of a second with Biraben clean in 41.13 seconds for second on Georgina De Carles, and Spencer Smith third in 41.14 seconds on Tulara Colmine.

“The goal was to shave off as many seconds as possible around every corner,” Wireman said. “I’ve had him for a little over a year now, and he is only 9, so still a little on the young side. I quickly learned he’s going to be a fantastic speed horse. He’s got a really good, natural ground speed which is very helpful. He also doesn’t spend a lot of time in the air. I know I can kind of turn into the jumps, and he’s right there with me.”

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McLain Ward won the $116,100 5* Grand Prix Qualifier at the Hampton Classic

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August 29, 2025

By Staff Writers

BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y.--McLain Ward on High Star Hero won the $116,100, 5* Grand Prix Qualifier in a 10 horse jump-off on Friday, Aug. 29.

McLain Ward on High Star Hero (Photo by Kind Media)Nick Granat set the course for the field of 43 entries. 

Jump-off times got faster and faster until penultimate rider, Ward went clean in 36.84 seconds for the win.

The Qualifier ultimately came down to the final four riders in the jump-off, with Jessica Mendoza of Great Britain, Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam. Ward and Jonathan Corrigan, also of Ireland, closing out the class.

“It’s always nice to have the luxury of going at the end,” Ward said. “Shane’s horse is a very fast horse with a big stride. I know he’s setting up for Sunday and leaving a little in reserve, but Hero’s focus for this week was this qualifier so I was able to take some risks. We know each other very well, and we stuck to our plan today."

“I’m looking forward to this weekend,” he said. “I’ll be riding Imperial HBF in the Grand Prix on Sunday. I think he’s possibly the best horse I’ve ever ridden. You need things to go your way in this sport, but we’ve set up well for it. It’s been a few years since I’ve won the Grand Prix, so I’m hoping for the best result.”

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Alex Matz won the $32,000 CSI5* Two-Phase at 50th Annual Hampton Classic

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August 28, 2025

By Staff Writers

BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y.--Alexx Matz on Cashew CR won the $32,000 CSI5* Two-Phase at the 50th annual Hampton Classic on Thursday, Aug. 28.

Alex Matz on Cashew CR (Photo by KindMedia)Matz was clean in 24.36 seconds for the win over the course set by Nick Granat.

It seemed likely hat when World #8 McLain Ward on High Star Hero took the lead in 25.74 seconds during the middle of the $32,000 CSI5* Two-Phase on Thursday, no one could catch him.

But immediately following Ward in the order was 20-year-old Skylar Wireman on Barclino B, her double-gold winning mount from the 2025 Gotham North/North American Youth Jumping Championships.

Wireman went into the lead with a clean round in 24.83 seconds, knocking Ward from the top spot and keeping the lead until Matz went late in the class of 68 entries.

He shaved almost half a second off Wireman’s time, clinching the win in 24.36 seconds.

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Mark Bluman won the $40,000, 2* Grand Prix at Hampton Classic

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August 27, 2025

By Staff Writers

BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y.--Mark Bluman on Phelina De Septon won the $40,000, 1.45m National Grand Prix on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at the Hampton Classic Horse Show.

Mark Bluman on Phelina De Septon (Photo by KindMedia)Bluman won over 13 in the jump-off from a starting field oh 33 over a course set by Nick Granat.

Bluman of Colombia  was clean in 36.252 for the win.

The only rider to have two entries in the jump-off, Bluman set an early time to beat on Phelina De Septon, his first horse,

He nearly caught his own time with his second mount, S & L Hello Sunshine, but the stallion had four faults.

“The mare I was riding is pretty quick across the ground,” Bluman said. “Even though she’s new to me, I know her quite well. We made a plan before the jump-off, stuck to it, and hoped it was going to pay off. And it did. When you go that early in the jump-off, the only thing you have to do is follow your plan, hope for the best, and sometimes have a little bit of luck.”

JJ Torano on Lyon 50 was the only other one to come within a second of Bluman and Phelina De Septon’s time, finishing clean in 36.426 seconds to place second.

Great Britain’s Jessica Mendoza on Onslow De Roju, was third in 37.474 seconds.

Alexa Elle Lignelli won the $10,000 1.40m Open Jumper at the Hampton Classic Horse Show

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August 26, 2025

By Staff Writers

BRIDGEHAMTON, N.Y.--Alexa Elle Lignell on XO Onermie won the $10,000, 1.40m Open Jumper at the 50th annual Hampton Classic on Tuesday, Aug. 26, beating Skylar Wireman on Citoki.

Alexa Elle Lignelli on XO Onermie (Photo by KindMedia)Lignelli and Wireman were two of the podium finishers from the 2025 North American Youth Jumping Championships, with 20-year-old  Wireman the double-gold medalist and 18-year-old e Lignelli the double-silver medalist.

At the Hampton Classic, Lignelli, clean in 60.386, won over Wireman, and longtime class leader Jessica Mendoza of Great Britain was third.

Thirty-three entries representing nine countries competed over Nick Granat’s speed course.

Ninth to go in the order, Mendoza and her first mount, Bullseye 111 Z, set the time to beat at 60.749 seconds.

It wasn’t until the final few rides that anyone came within a second of that time, with Lignelli finishing in 60.386 seconds.

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Brianne Goutal-Marteau won an early class at the Hampton Classic

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August 25, 2025

By Staff Writers

BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y.--Brianne Goutal-Marteau S & L Marlon VD Heffinckw on the first class of the Hampton Classic Horse Show, a national jumper class with 43 entries.

Brianne Goutal Marteau on S L Marlon VD Heffnick (Photo by KindMedia)Goutal-Marteau won the $30,000 Wellington Jumper Classic, held in  a winning round format with a clean round in 40.483

The show offers $1 million in prize money, and the highlight of the week is the $400,000 Hampton Classic 5* Grand Prix on Sunday, Aug. 31.

International jumper classes begin Thursday.

 Goutal-Marteau was 1.4 seconds faster than second placed Sam Walker of Canada.

“I have a horse who rode a bigger stride than Sam’s,” Goutal-Marteau said. “My horse was fast everywhere; I was able to take advantage of his big stride from jumps one to two to three. Our whole team is so excited to be here for the Classic’s 50th anniversary. It’s just great to be back.”

Walker Funny on Star Semilly was second, clean in 41.838 seconds, and  Uma O’Neill of New Zealand on Luigi D’Eclipse was third.

Kent Farrington on Myla won the $63,000 Qualifier at the Major League Show Jumping in Toronto

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August 22, 2025

By Staff Writers

TORONTO, Canada--World no. 1 Kent Farrington on Myla won the CSI5* 1.50m $63,000 Grand Prix Qualifier under the lights on Thursday evening, Aug. 21 at the Major League Show Jumping in Toronto 

Kent Farrington on Myla (Photo by Mackenzie Clark)Toronto marks the second stop on the calendar of the fifth season for MLSJ.

Farrington beat Jordan Coyle of Ireland on Ariso by just over a half a second over the course set by Olaf Petersen Jr., 

Farrington finished clean in 31.05 seconds and Coyle was clean in 31.59.

Twenty-year-old Skylar Wireman was third on Barclino B, clean in 32.53 seconds.

Coming off a Grand Prix win riding Greya at the season opener in Traverse City just two weeks ago, Farrington returned to win again in Toronto – this time on Myla.

“Myla’s natural foot speed across the ground is incredibly fast, which is a big advantage in a small arena,” Farrington said. “Running is our normal speed – so for me – I don't really worry about the time allowed. If I do my normal tempo, it’s usually going to be good enough.”

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The Winter Equestrian Festival to offer more prize money

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August 20, 2025

By Staff Writers

WELLINGTON, Fla.--To Our Community,

The Wellington International Team, with incredible support from Wellington Lifestyle Partners, has been working hard to take the Winter Equestrian and Global Dressage Festivals to the next level.

I promised you that each year we would get better. I think we all agree that 2025 was better than 2024, and we are making sure 2026 is even more impressive with major improvements in sport, infrastructure, and hospitality. The newsletter below gives a preview of those improvements already in place and those in progress.

Sincerely,

Murray S. Kessler

CEO - Wellington International

New GGT textile footing is being installed by JTWG, Inc. in the International Arena and International Schooling Area.Record-Breaking 2026 Wellington International Winter Competition Season Unveils $16 Million+ in Prize Money

The 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) will showcase 13 weeks of elite competition from Dec. 31 through March 29, while the Global Dressage Festival (GDF) will return to Equestrian Village with top-level international dressage from Jan. 7 through March 29. 

As we prepare for another extraordinary competition season, the team at Wellington International, with the strong support of Wellington Lifestyle Partners, has been hard at work upgrading the facility and enhancing the competitor and spectator experiences.

Below are a few highlights of what’s new and improved for our community.

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Adrienne Sterlicht won the $340,00 Grand Prix in Ottawa

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August 20, 2025

By Staff Writers

OTTOWA, Canada--Adrienne Sternlicht’s won the both $35,000 Grand Prix CSI2* and $340,000 Grand Prix CSI5* at the Ottawa International on Sunday, Aug. 17.

Adrienne Sterlicht on Origa vh Zuid Pajottenland (Photo by Ben Radvanyl)Sternlicht on Origa v/h Zuid -Pajottenland had the only clear riound in the three horse jump-off  to win the US $340,000 Grand Prix CSI5*.

A total of 24 riders took on the five-star track set by Brazilian course designer Marina Azevedo.

Sternlicht, Great Britain’s Jessica Mendoza and Elena Haas were the only three riders who had clear rounds to advance to the jump-off.

Mendoza was the first to return for the jump-off, setting the early standard with four faults in a time of 38.08 riding Summerhouse.

Haas, who is one of five who will be competing for the U.S. at Spruce Meadows, on Claude also had a rail down in a slower time of 39.02 seconds.

Knowing exactly what she needed to do to win, Sternlicht went slower but was clean to win.

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Boyd Martin and Will Coleman win in 3* and 2* at Bromont

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August 19, 2025

By Staff Writers

BROMONT, Canada--Boyd Martin placed first and third in the CCI3* at Bromont on Sunday, Aug. 17.

Boyd Martin on Shawnee Cooley (Photo by Sally Spickard)Martin continued his solid weekend on cross-country, riding Shanroe Cooley to win the CCI3*-S win on a score of 29.5 after adding 3.6 time penalties as the quickest round of the division.

Martin had said his plan was to be slightly more conservative on his other, more experienced horses as they set up for their various fall destinations.

However, with “Dallas,” he planned to “let ‘er rip” a bit more to get a feel for where the 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding was in his fitness and training.

“It’s the first time I sort of opened him up a little bit, and for a big horse, he’s actually got a big step,” Martin said. “I was impressed with his galloping ability because I thought he might be slow, but he’s not. I’m very, very pleased with him.”

“Obviously, it’s one of Liz’s champion horses, and it’s just a real honor and privilege,” Martin said.

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Boyd Martin leads Bromont three star after dressage and jumping

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August 17, 2025

By Staff Writers

BROMONT, Canada--Boyd Martin dominated the first two sections of the Bromont Horses Trials CCI3*-S, finishing first second and third after dressage and show jumping, while Canadian Lindsay Traisnel leads the CCI4*-S and Will Coleman leads in CCI2-S.

Boyd Martin on Luke 140 The dressage and show jumping were held on Saturday, Aug. 16 prior ro Sunday's cross country.

World #4 Martin is first on Luke 140, who added nothing to his dressage score of 25.4 to hold  the lead, with Shanroe Cooley, 25.9 and Miks Master C, 27.0 second and third.

“I've come here with some mega horses that are four-star and five-star horses, so I just wanted to give them a nice confident run around an inviting course,” Martin said. “That's why I bring them up here to Bromont! It's sort of their first proper run as they prepare towards Maryland 5 Star, [Morven Park CCI4*-L], and Pau CCI5*. We’re off to a good start.”

Will Coleman on Honest Same is the overnight leader for the CCI2*-S division, with a two-phase score of 25.0, adding no penalties in the show jumping.

The 7-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding scored a personal best dressage score Saturday morning and will look to build on his growing experience on cross-country Sunday.

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U.S. team for the Spruce Meadows Nation Cup

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August 17, 2025

By Staff Writers

LEXINGTON, Ky.--US Equestrian announced the riders selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup at Spruce Meadows CSIO5*, a part of the ‘Masters Tournament’ at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

The competition will take place from Sept. 2-7.

The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson.

The following riders have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order.

• Elena Haas of Oakland, Calif.
• Lillie Keenan of New York, N.Y.
• Laura Kraut of Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
• Aaron Vale of Williston, Fla.

Competition Information

The ‘Masters Tournament’ will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Spruce Meadows venue.

The Nations Cup CSIO5* will start at 11:00 a.m. MT, which is 1:00 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 5.

The week will conclude with the Grand Prix presented by Rolex on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 11:00 a.m. MT, which is 1:00 p.m. ET.

Fall Classic 2025: The Guide Launch, Sponsors and Entry Deadline

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August 16, 2025

By Staff Writers

DEVON, Pa,--The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair has announced key dates and updates for the 2025 Devon Fall Classic, returning Sept. 11–14 to the historic Devon showgrounds.

A jumper at the Devon Fall Classic The official Devon Fall Classic Guidebook was released Friday, Aug. 15 for the all jumper show, and the entry deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Devon continues preparations for this premier all-jumper event.

“With the generous support of sponsors, the Devon Fall Classic continues to shine as a leading event on the regional equestrian calendar. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available through Aug. 27, offering valuable brand exposure and community visibility in a cherished setting,” said Wayne W. Grafton, Chairman and CEO of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair.

Current sponsors include (in alphabetical order): Breakaway Farm, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Chester County Eye Care, Herr's, Horseflight, John Neill Painting, Land Rover Jaguar Main Line, Land Services, Merdian Bank, Remarkable Leather Goods/The Engraver, and Woodedge Shows.

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Scott Stewart on Cadet won the Green Hunter Championship

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August 16, 2025

By Staff Writers

LEXINGTON, KY.--Scott Stewart of Flemngton, N.J., on Cadet won the final championship round of the 3’/3’3″ USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championship on Friday,Aug. 15.

Scott Steward on CadetThe top 30 horses from the first two rounds of competition returned for the final round, where they started with a clean slate.

Stewart scored 88, 88, 90 for a total of 268, and just one point behind him was Holly Shepherd on El Porvenir Zara to place second, while the winner from the first round, Samantha Schaefer on Game On, was third.

“This is our fourth horse show that we have had,” Stewart said. “He is just perfect to ride and he is as easy as it looks. A good friend of mine called me and told me about a horse in Munich while he was over there on vacation and took an extra day to try him, and I am glad that he did.”

The 3’/3’3″ Green Hunter Incentive Championship had 165 competing for $193,844 in  the Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Wednesday’s competition began with a record-breaking 169 entries in the First Round over Ken Krome’s and Meghan Rawlins’ course. 

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Kent Farrington on Greya won the $340,000 Grand Prix in Traverse City

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August 15, 2025

By SARA CAVANAGH

TRAVERSE CITY--Kent Farrigton on Greya won the $340,000, 5 star Grand Prix at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival in the first grand prix of the 2025 Major League Show Jumping  season.

Kent Farrington on Greya This was his fifth five-star grand prix victory in under one year, and he won in a  15 horse jump-off, going clean in 38.31.

“It just feels great to have a horse like this to ride at all,” Farrington. “No matter what venue I take her to, she can always deliver and she did that again today. I’m thrilled with the horse and I feel very privileged to have an athlete like this underneath me.”

 “She’s very fast; she’s almost more like a cat than a horse,” he said. “She’s really quick across the ground, incredibly careful at the jumps. She’s just a different level horse which is an advantage in a jump-off like today.”

Going early in the jump-off, Julien Anquetin of France held the lead on Blood Diamond du Pont until Farrington went, and he ended up second place, with Lillie Keenan placing third on Fasther.

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The U.S. team finished a close fourth in Dublin Nations Cup

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August 8, 2025

By SARA CAVANAGH

DUBLIN, Ireland--A U.S. team with a young rider and two young horses finished fourth behind the winning Neyherlands Team in the Nations Cup in Dublin on Friday, Aug. 8.

McLain Ward on Callas at Aachen (File photo by Devyn Tretheway)Netherlands finished with zero faults to win over Germany with four faults and Ireland. also with four faults but a slower aggregate time while the U.S had eight faults for fourth over a tough 1.60m course set by Alan Wade.

"I'm a little grumpy right now, but I'll get over it soon," said chef d'equipe Robert Ridland immediately after the class. "We're a little spoiled after winning so many you expect to win them all."

And after round one, it looked as though that might be the case again, as the U.S. and Natherlands were tied with zero faults, Germany and Ireland were tied with four each and Canada had eight faults, followed by Mexico, 12, Great Britain, 16, and Switzerland, 24.

First to go for the U.S. was Aaron Vale on the 9-year-old Styles who had a beautiful clean round, then Alex Matz, one of the youngest riders in the class, was clean to the very last fence on Ikigai, but had that down for four faults. 

Laura Kraut on the 10-year-old Tres Bien Z and anchor rider McLain Ward on Callas both went clean, leaving the U.S. tied for first with zero faults.

In round two, Vale had the last two fences down for eight faults, and Matz just touched the tape landing after the water for four faults, Kraut had the very big and wide triple bar down and Ward went clean again for a team total of eight.

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Skylar Wireman and Phillippa Ammann won the Youth and Junior Championships in Traverse City

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August 5, 2025

By Staff Writers

TRAVERSE CITY, MIch.--Skylar Wireman  and Pillippa Ammann  won the FEI North American Youth Championships and Junior Championship respectively at Traverse City Horse Show on Sunday, Aug, 3 after five rounds of competition.

Skylar Wireman on Barclino (Photo by Megan Giese Media)Zone 10’s Wireman of Bonsall, Calif., on Barclino won two  gold medals, both the Team and Individual.

After winning the Team gold, Ammann of Wellington, Fla., on Zarina de Vidau led the junior category from day one, winning the individual qualifier on Thursday before jumping perfect rounds on Friday and Sunday to win the Individual title.

The Youth and Junior teams that will compete in the international championships in Lier, Belgium on Sept. 17-21 will be named from these championships.

"The teams of five will consist of the three medalists from the Youth and Junior competitions here plus two that I chose," said international chef d'equipe Anne Kursinski. "I think we will have two very strong teams to field again his year. The Junior team won the International last year."

An NAYC medal has been a long time coming for Wireman as her 2021 and 2023 appearances at NAYC were cut short due to injury, and she was chosen as the alternate in 2022.

The last year, she placed in the top 10 abut didn't make the team.

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Canada's Sam Walker won the $117,000 Grand Prix in Traverse City

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August 3, 2025

By Staff Writers

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.--Canada’s Sam Walker and Carruso PJ won the $117,000, CSI3* Grand Prix on Saturday evening during Traverse City Horse Shows.

Sam Walker on Carruso (Photo by Sam Garvin)Peter Grant of Canada designed the evening’s course, with seven advancing to the jump-off.

Walker, 23, was clean in 40.53, stopping the clock a half a second faster than the closest competitor.

“Although he’s green, when you turn the jets on and go fast, he definitely shows up to the occasion,” said Walker of the up-and-coming mount that was previously campaigned as a young horse by Carly Anthony. “It’s been a lot of learning for both of us; he’s only 9 and hasn’t had very much experience at such a high level. But, he’s been extremely consistent since we’ve stepped him up.”

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