Thursday News & Notes

One Big Thing: 2026 Auburn Eventing Online Auction

Auburn University shows their school spirit as they head to cross-country to cheer on teammates. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

Auburn University’s Eventing Club runs an online silent auction fundraiser every year, and their 2026 auction is now live! Running from March 15-20th, participants can bid on available items by commenting a bid amount on its photo, which are posted in categories on the Auburn Eventing Online Auction Facebook page.

Current categories include:

This year’s auction includes a massive variety of auction prizes, including halters, supplements, custom horse and rider apparel, gift basket packages from large brands, cross country schooling passes and horse trial entries, tickets to classes and tours, saddle fittings, gift cards with values up to $500, video and photography sessions, and private lessons, show coaching, or clinic entries with top riders from around the country. There’s definitely something for everyone in this auction, so make sure to check it out and make some bids to support the Auburn Eventing Club!

Auction Rules & Details:

  1. Auction begins at 8am CT on March 16th and will end at 8pm CT on March 20th. Monday through Friday.
  2. Bids must be submitted within the auction time to be accepted.
  3. Bids must increase by increments according to the product.
  4. Winners have 24 hours to submit payment before they forfeit their products. In the case that we do not receive payment within 24 hours, the next highest bidder receives the product.
  5. Payment can be made via PayPal to @auburneventing.
  6. Following the end of the auction, winners will receive Facebook messages from a member of the Eventing team with instructions on how to pay and when their products will be shipped.
  7. Shipping will be determined per product if needed. Please keep this in mind when shipping heavier products.
  8. Specific rules will be posted under each auction item if necessary.
  9. If you have questions about an item, please send a Facebook message. Keep comments for bids only.

[Find out more about the Auburn Eventing Team here]


Major International Events This Weekend

Grandorse International Kronenberg (NED): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]

Segovia Eventing (ESP): [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]

Canberra International HT (AUS): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring]

Wandin Park International (AUS): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

US Events This Weekend

Carolina International CCI & HT (NC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

Horse Trials at Majestic Oaks (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Texas Rose Horse Park HT (TX): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Full Gallop Farm March II HT (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Volunteer]


Other Links and Reading


Training Tip of the Day

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Go Eventing

The Kentucky Horse Park has two new permanent barns planned to be ready in time for this year’s KY3DE!

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