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Photo ©Leyla Caynak for Tryon International Since its inaugural show in 1984, the Duke “Jump for the Children” Horse Shows (Duke Shows) have made a significant impact for the Duke Children’s Hospital of Durham, North Carolina. For the first time since 1994, when Glenn and Joan Petty of Triangle Farms took the reins of the …
Erynn Ballard & “New Star vd Berghoeve” // Cassidy Klein Saturday’s feature class lived up to expectations as the International Arena welcomed 40 entries for the $32,000 FEI CSI4* 1.50m Classic, sponsored by Dover Saddlery. The speed-format class meant that every second mattered, and with no jump-off to rely on, riders had only one chance …
Tomas Yofre & Kingston ⓒ Wellington International // Cassidy Klein Wellington International played host to a vibrant week of sport as the South Florida Hunter Jumper Association (SFHJA) welcomed families, trainers, and local barns for a relaxed yet competitive atmosphere for the 75th Annual Charity Horse Show. The show highlighted the strength and the ongoing …
The 2025 Great Charity Challenge sponsored by Fidelity Investments® (GCC) and hosted at Wellington International continues to prove that community collaboration can create extraordinary change. Through this year’s event, an additional $2 million in grants was distributed to 90 Palm Beach County nonprofits, impacting more than 150,000 lives to date. To view the final report …
Erynn Ballard & Chatadel PS © Cassidy Klein A successful ESP November show marked the beginning of a new winter season at Wellington International. With riders and horses settling in under the Florida sunshine, the excitement continues to build as FEI competition makes its return next week with the 3* ESP Pre-Charity. Course designer Jasen …
Pakia Vang and Endless Joy ©Kirsten Hannah Photography October 31, 2025 – Pakia Vang (Chapel Hill, NC) earned her “redemption” ride with Endless Joy (Indoctro x Varina) during the Triangle Wee Equitation Cup Finals. Just four riders were able to showcase their Equitation across all three phases: Over Obstacles, Flat, and a Test. Second place …
As is tradition on the first Sunday in November, the National Horse Show hosted North America’s top junior riders in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park for the 2025 ASPCA Maclay National Championship, presented by Chansonette Farm, concluding two weeks of competition. A total of 176 horse-and-rider combinations qualified for Sunday’s feature event, …
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 …
Walkenbach Equestrian LLC’s Oldenburg mare, Crystal Blue, and John French. The pinnacle of the 142nd National Horse Show Hunter competition took center stage in Alltech Arena, where an elite group of 16 horse-and-rider combinations were invited back for the $75,000 National Horse Show Hunter Classic. In its fifth year, the Hunter Classic highlights performance, style, …
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 …