Good morning, ENers! Let’s kick things off today with a look at the current US Equestrian Open of Eventing leaderboard. What’s at stake here? These riders are all qualified for the $200,000 final at Morven Park in October, but there is an additional $25,000 up for grabs to the top points-earners across the qualifier legs. Riders can compete in as many qualifying events, with as many horses, as they want, but their best six finishes are what will be considered for the points standings.
Following the Yanmar America Tryon International last weekend, Phillip Dutton remains atop the standings, with 215 points on his card. Canada’s Jessie Phoenix holds second with 185 points. This weekend, Sharon White jumped into the top ten rankings, earning 40 points for her CCI4*-S win with Jaguars Duende and now sitting sixth in the standings with 90 points.
You can view the full leaderboard here. The next US Equestrian Open qualifiers will take place next month at Aspen Farms and the Maryland International. Want to brush up on the Open and how it works? Click here.
U.S. Weekend Preview
Spokane Sport Horse Spring H.T. (WA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Otter Creek H.T. (WI): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Kentucky May-Daze Horse Trials (KY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Hunt Club Farms H.T. (VA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Bouckaert Equestrian H.T. (GA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Fair Hill International Recognized H.T. (MD): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Spring Gulch H.T. (CO): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Course Brook Farm Spring H.T. (MA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring]
Major International Events
Marbach CCI4*-S (Germany): [Website] [Entries/Timing/Scoring] [Live Stream on ClipMyHorse.TV]
Belsay International CCI4*-S (UK): [Website] [Entries/Timing/Scoring] [Live Stream on H&C+]
News & Reading
If you’re planning to tune in to Marbach’s CCI4*-S in Germany this weekend (and you should, there’s quite the entry list to treat yourself to!), you’ll hear a familiar voice! EN’s own Tilly Berendt will be on the mic for the broadcast team at ClipMyHorse.TV, and you can view the live stream and the schedule here.
In other live stream news, you can also catch some of your favorite Badminton riders this weekend at Belsay International’s CCI4*-S in the UK. H&C+ has the live stream, and you can find reference links above and bookmark this link to tune in live.
Hey event organizers! Use this article summarizing some recent research into sports advertising that was just released by the Sports Business Journal next time you’re pitching to a new sponsor. TL;DL: sponsoring sports has a tangible impact on consumer decision-making. Niche audiences (like eventers) are even more engaged, thanks to a lot of trust in the community to make quality recommendations. Read more of the stats here.
A new think-piece on The Chronicle of the Horse is making waves on social media this week, and it’s all about the business of running a boarding barn. Most of you who are involved with boarding barns know that it’s not always (if ever) a money-making venture, and recent surveys show this to be true for a good majority of people. Are we in this industry too accepting of the “passion tax” — the willingness to operate at a loss for something you love? You can make up your own mind, but here’s the article to chew on.
Sponsor Corner: Maryland International & Loch Moy Farm
📍Mark Your Calendars: Entries Now Open for the Maryland International CCI + YR Championships
Photo by Alison Green for Erin Gilmore.
Entries are officially open for the 2025 Maryland International CCI and Horse Trials, running June 27–29 at Loch Moy Farm — and trust us, this is one you’ll want on your calendar. With $30,000 in prize money up for grabs, the return of the Young Rider Championships, and a freshly redesigned cross country course by Andrew Heffernan, there’s plenty of reason to get excited. Competitors and spectators alike can enjoy new additions like a Competitor’s Deck, 30 brand-new cross country fences, and the Highland Club VIP experience, complete with top views, mimosas, and award celebrations. EN is proud to work with Maryland International and Loch Moy Farm each year to provide media services and exposure, so you can find much more about Loch Moy’s full calendar each Wednesday in this News & Notes column!
Get your entries in and learn more here — early bird VIP pricing runs through May 31 and you can secure your tickets here.
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