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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 …
Jennifer Alfano and Ivy League ©Madison Coleman for Natalie Suto Photography October 3, 2025 – Mill Spring, NC – Week three of the Tryon Fall Series presented by Coca-Cola saw no shortage of talent in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, with Hunter teams taking over the International Stadium Friday evening. As the final horse-and-rider …
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 …
Photo: Daniel L and Vanessa Creech-Terauds September 5, 2025 – It has been a successful summer for the Leatherdale Farms horses in training with Canadian Grand Prix riders, Diane Creech and Vanessa Creech-Terauds. Julius, an 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Lousie Leatherdale, claimed an Intermediaire II Championship title during the 2025 Caledon Dressage at …
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 …
Ricardo Alberto Villa and Curioso Van Maarle Z ©Laci Matthews for Natalie Suto Photography Mill Spring, NC – September 20, 2025 – The first Saturday Night Lights presented by Skyla Credit Union of the 2025 Tryon Fall Series presented by Coca-Cola was full of excitement and beautiful weather. Taking on the Jasen Shelley course were …
Tanner Korotkin & Cardozo 4 in the $24,999 Haig Landscape Grand Prix. Photo © Cassidy Klein Sunday’s $24,999 Haig Landscape Grand Prix unfolded on the derby field at Wellington International, where FEI Level III course designer Andy Christiansen (ECU) set a track that emphasized adjustability and careful execution. With questions spread across the expansive field, …