James Wofford on Carawich, 1978. Photo courtesy of Gamecock Photo.
It’s a USEA Hall of Fame induction year, which means we’re getting a drip feed of the newest class of greats who will join their predecessors in receiving this honor at the Annual Meeting & Convention in Arlington, VA this December.
Among the four-legged inductees for this Class of 2026 is the great Carawich, who many the eventing fan will know as a famous horse of Jimmy Wofford’s.
Carawich (Scratchy x Polly’s Vaughan), known in the barn as “Pop,” was one of the most important horses of Jimmy’s career. Discovered through Jimmy’s mentor Lars Sederholm, he was purchased in 1977 and quickly proved to be a remarkable partner. Jimmy and Carawich represented the United States at the 1978 World Championships, contributing to the team bronze medal and going on to earn an individual silver medal at the 1980 Alternate Olympic Games in Fontainebleau and win the 1981 Kentucky Three-Day Event.
Celebrated for his intelligence and athleticism on cross-country, Carawich developed a reputation for anticipating questions on course and forming a unique partnership with his rider. Retired in 1984, he remained one of the defining horses of Jimmy’s career and an enduring figure in American eventing history.
Major International Events
Agria Blenheim Palace International (UK): [Website] [Tickets] [Timetable] [Timing & Scoring] [Blenheim Challenge Scoring] [H&C+ Live Stream]
U.S. Weekend Events
Twin Rivers Fall International (CA): [Website] [Entries/Timing/Scores] [Volunteer]
Unionville International (PA): [Website] [Entries/Timing] [Scores] [Volunteer]
Heritage Park H.T. (KS): [Website] [Entries/Timing] [Scores] [Volunteer]
University of New Hampshire H.T. (NH): [Website] [Entries/Timing] [Scores] [Volunteer]
Honey Run H.T. (MI): [Website] [Entries/Timing/Scores]
Links & Reading
Sponsor Corner: Oktoberfest at Stable View is just around the corner!
Don’t miss out on the best view in the house at Stable View’s iconic Oktoberfest event, taking place in Aiken, SC next weekend, September 26-27. VIP tickets are still available and will include access to the upper level of Stable View’s Pavillon, catered lunch, open beer and wine bar (along with N/A options, of course) and more. Get your VIP tickets sorted here.
[More Stable View Oktoberfest information]
Training Tip of the Day
Improve your rhythm, confidence and understanding of the question when jumping using this exercise:
Go Eventing
Catch up with the USA’s Allie Knowles and her two rising stars competing in the 8/9-Year-Old CCI4*-S Championships at Blenheim this weekend:
