Big-screen news for eventing fans: Phillip Dutton: Leap of Faith — a new documentary from Double 11 Productions — has been named an Official Selection of the Woods Hole Film Festival! 🎬 The documentary will screen on August 2 at 5:15 p.m. in scenic Woods Hole, Massachusetts. If you’ll be in the area—or need a good excuse for a weekend trip to Cape Cod—don’t miss this chance to celebrate one of the sport’s most enduring legends. Click here to grab your tickets. No word yet on when this documentary will be available to stream, but we’ll keep an eye out and let you know when we have more information!
U.S. Weekend Preview
The Event at Rebecca Farm (MT): [Website] [Halt Cancer at X] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Official Photographer] [Live Stream] [Volunteer]
Kentucky Summer H.T. (KY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Horse Park of New Jersey H.T. II (NJ): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring]
Silverwood Farm Summer H.T. (WI): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring]
Course Brook Farm Summer H.T. (MS): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Full Gallop Farm July H.T. (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer]
News & Reading
US Equestrian has released a new white paper outlining best practices in sport horse medicine, following a summit of 28 veterinary professionals earlier this year at WEC Ocala. The paper covers a wide range of topics—from preventative care and injury management to wearable tech, treatment modalities, and research priorities—and emphasizes the collective responsibility of vets, trainers, and owners in safeguarding equine welfare. Click here to read the full paper.
Less is more, says John Michael Durr—and his latest jumping exercise is all about proving it. In this new column for Practical Horseman, John Michael walks riders through a scalable exercise that challenges them to use subtle, guiding aids rather than forceful commands. Whether you’re riding a green bean or a seasoned campaigner, this adaptable setup focuses on improving communication, consistency, and your ability to stick to a plan. It’s the kind of quiet work that leads to big breakthroughs—on course and in partnership. Read the full article here.
It’s officially Rebecca Farm week, and the Western Wonderland is buzzing with anticipation. Set against the breathtaking Montana backdrop, The Event at Rebecca Farm draws riders from across North America for one of the most beloved stops on the eventing calendar. This year’s competition is packed with star power—including the final competitive appearance of Mai Baum with Tamie Smith in the CCI4*-S—and a stacked CCI4*-L lineup featuring 14 pairs from across the U.S. and Canada. With Olympic riders, rising stars, and eight horses stepping up to the level for the first time, it’s a field worth watching. Add in travel grant recipients, major championship qualifiers, and the philanthropic heartbeat of Halt Cancer at X, and you’ve got yourself a can’t-miss weekend. Get more Fast Facts here.
Sponsor Corner: Virginia Horse Center Foundation
Alyssa Phillips and Centerfold compete at Virginia Horse Center. Photo by Veronica Green-Gott
Mark your calendars for an educational weekend of eventing fun! The Virginia Horse Center invites riders of all levels to its Fall Schooling Horse Trials and Combined Test, happening August 23–24 in Lexington, VA.
Saturday’s Open Schooling Day offers the perfect opportunity to school all three phases—dressage, show jumping, and cross country—with flexible scheduling and trainer-friendly jump ring access. Sunday’s unrecognized Horse Trials and Combined Tests provide a low-pressure competition experience, with divisions ranging from Starter through Training and CT options up to Modified.
Whether you’re introducing a young horse, polishing your partnership, or prepping for the fall season, the Virginia Horse Center is the place to be. Get more info and enter now at vahorsecenter.org.
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Miks Master C is back in action with Boyd Martin, who’s taken the ride while Liz Halliday continues her recovery!
