It’s nearly time to get those Defender Burghley tickets secured! The Burghley box office will open for business in just under two weeks on April 22 for Membership purchases and on April 23 for General Admission. Click here to get a peek at what’s on offer so you’re ready to hit go coming opening day!
U.S. Weekend Preview
Twin Rivers Spring International (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Longleaf Pine H.T. (NC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
F.E.N.C.E. H.T. (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring]
Unionville H.T. (PA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer]
Spring Bay H.T. (KY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Major International Events
Barefoot Retreats Burnham Market International: [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Live Stream]
News & Reading
Ahead of a final IOC vote today, Galway Downs is poised to finalize its allocation of equestrian sports for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. The Los Angeles NBC affiliate stopped by for a visit this week. Read and watch the segment here.
Got a young horse with big, expressive movement that’s hard to harness? Grand Prix rider Lauren Sprieser has your back. In her latest EQUESTRIAN+ video series, Lauren shares practical, gymnastic exercises to help riders organize the trot and canter of their young horses without stifling their natural brilliance. From using circles to promote self-carriage to dialing the power up and down in the trot, her insights offer a thoughtful approach to building balance and confidence. Read more here.
The versatility and athleticism of the Thoroughbred will be on full display at this year’s Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, with a stellar lineup of off-track and blood-forward entries at both the 5* and 4* levels. From Buck Davidson’s Sorocaima to Olivia Dutton’s Sea of Clouds, these Thoroughbreds are a living testament to versatility and heart. Thanks to The Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Incentive Program and equineline.com, you can now dive into each horse’s OTTB Profile to learn more about their racing background, pedigree, and siblings—all for free! 🏇 Click here to meet the full lineup and follow their progress.
Chronicle of the Horse blogger and horse show mom Jamie Sindell delivers a heartfelt reminder that the size of the jump doesn’t define the rider. In her latest piece, she shares the journey of supporting her daughter through self-doubt, social media comparisons, and the pressure to “measure up”—all while celebrating the growth that happens between the fences, not just over them. Spoiler alert: It’s not about the ribbons, it’s about the resilience. Read it here.
Video Break
Catch some excerpts from the latest episode of The Go Eventing Podcast with Joanie Morris in the carousel below:
