One Big Thing: Bring Intermediate Back to Texas Rose #FeaturedFriday
Texas Rose has long been a cornerstone for Area V, and for years it has been the only venue able to host Intermediate and Advanced levels. While many venues in the area have stopped hosting rated events, Texas Rose has remained committed, hosting three events each year and supporting the community when it needed it most.
Lower levels in Area V are thriving, but opportunities disappear as riders move up. Currently, competitors must travel 8+ hours to run at the upper levels. Many end up leaving the area entirely or for part of the year. To keep our sport strong and sustainable in the South, we need a local venue that supports riders at every level.
How to Donate
Your donation will go directly toward rebuilding the Intermediate cross-country course. While some existing jumps can be refurbished, many new ones must be built. For perspective:
- A frangible table costs $2,500+
- A corner or skinny costs $1,500+
- An Intermediate course often consists of 20–27 jumping efforts’
The Texas Rose Horse Park’s goal is to reach $15,000 before their May 2-3 Horse Trials. [Click here for the donation campaign]
Donation Tiers:
- Elite – $2,000: Permanent plaque on a fence
- Platinum – $1,000: Sign on a jump (2 seasons, with recurring option)
- Gold – $500: Small course sign (2 seasons)
- Community Sponsor – $50–$250: Group sign at the start box (1 season)
Major International Events This Weekend
The Event at TerraNova CCI4*-S (FL): [Website] [Schedule] [VIP Tickets] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]
Galway Downs International HT CCI4*-S (CA): [Website] [VIP Tickets] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]
WAYER International HT CCI4*-S (AUS): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map]
Tamworth International Eventing CCI4*-S (AUS): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring]
US Events This Weekend
Morven Park Spring HT (VA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]
Jumping Branch Farm Spring HT (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]
Bouckaert Equestrian HT (GA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]
Other Links and Reading
Sponsor Corner: Stable View
If you’re like us (i.e. highly motivated by charcuterie), then the VIP Experience @ Stable View is worth it just for this menu alone:
- Ollie’s Pub Open Bar — beer, wine, & non-alcoholic beverages all day
- Gourmet Picnic Lunch from Stable View Bistro — Signature charcuterie with Antipasto Skewers, Southern Pickled Shrimp, Crab Dip Stuffed Peppadew Peppers, and a Selection of Dessert Bites.
- All in a climate-controlled Pavilion with 360-degree observation decks overlooking the Cross-Country Course and Stadium Jumping Arena.
[Sign up here for the April 4, 2026 FEI CCI-S 2/3/4* VIP Experience]
Training Tip of the Day
“Grab mane. Lock your elbow. Let the horse take you.” Boyd explains the way to go for riding up bank jumps:
Go Eventing
When a 5* winner finds the camera on course:
