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Photo: Summer Justus and La Belle SCF asChappell Roan and Pink Pony Club. Back by popular demand, the Costume Jumper Class returned to the 142nd National Horse Show on Halloween night — and our riders did not disappoint! Horse-and-rider combinations competing in Friday’s $30,000 1.40m Open Speed Stake showcased their creativity with imaginative costumes, vying …
Nicholas Dello Joio and Balounita ©Sarah Sturgis for Natalie Suto Photography October 25, 2025 – Mill Spring, NC – The final Saturday Night Lights of the 2025 Tryon Fall Series concluded with an exciting display of competition during the $70,000 Coca-Cola Grand Prix CSI 2*. Time seems to have repeated itself with Nicholas Dello Joio …
Jessica Springsteen and Naomi Van Het Keizershof ©Bailey Beck for Natalie Suto Photography October 24, 2025 – Mill Spring, NC – In the final week of the Tryon Fall Series presented by Coca-Cola, Jessica Springsteen launched into the week earning the lion’s share of the $32,000 LeMieux Welcome Stake CSI 2*. Tackling the Kevin Holowack …
Diego Vivero & My Girl © Cassidy Klein ESP Fall II carried on the fall season’s momentum at Wellington International. Following Thursday’s schooling sessions, competition ran from Friday through Sunday with both hunter and jumper riders showcasing their talents. Hunters took the spotlight on Friday and Saturday, while jumpers delivered exciting rounds across the week’s …
Wilton Porter & Lupina Colada. Photo © Cassidy Klein Wilton Porter (USA) entered the class at Wellington International with three mounts and found his winning partner in Lupina Colada, owned by Sleepy P Ranch BV. Their efficient track in the jump-off delivered both speed and precision, crossing the timers in 39.233 seconds. With tight turns …
Jad Dana and Itchcock Des Dames ©Paris Lockhart for Natalie Suto Photography Mill Spring, NC – October 2, 2025 – Starting off the third week of the Tryon Fall Series presented by Coca-Cola with a bang, Jad Dana (LEB) saw his second FEI win in two days, claiming Thursday’s $32,000 LeMieux Welcome Stake CSI 2*. …
Photo: Corinne Sweeney and Chaccossini The Culpeper Finals, held September 24-28, 2025, wrapped up the 2025 HITS Culpeper Show Series at the Commonwealth Horse Park with a week of thrilling competition and season-ending celebrations. The atmosphere was electric as riders, trainers, and spectators gathered to witness some of the year’s most competitive show jumping and …
Alexandra Vanderrest-Hayes & Eclair De L’Isle. Photo © Cassidy Klein The highlight of the week at Wellington International came with the $10,000 ProElite Memorial Grand Prix, where a strong field of riders took to the ring eager to tackle a challenging track and contend for top honors. With $10,000 in prize money on the line, …
Theresa Tolar and Eagle Rare K Z ©Chelsey Somohano for Natalie Suto Photography Mill Spring, NC – September 26, 2025 – It was a clean sweep for local rider Theresa Tolar (Forest City, NC) during the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby. There were ten trips to complete the Seth Clayton (Lakeville, MN) course, and Tolar …
Cormac Hanley & For Dad in the $10,000 IDA Development Grand Prix © Grace Klement The ESP Florida State Fall Horse Show took place this weekend at the Equestrian Village in Wellington, Florida, offering an action-packed weekend of equestrian events and landmark performances. From Thursday to Sunday, the show highlighted numerous championship rides and featured …