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Lillie Keenan on Kick On won the $340,000 President's Cup in Washington

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October 25, 2026

By Staff Writers

UPPER MARLBORO, Md.--Lillie Keenan on Kick On won the $340,000, CSI5*-W President's Cup, a World Cup qualifier on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Washington International Horse show.

Lillie Keenan on Kick On (Photo by Erin Gilmore)Keenan and the handsome bay, barn name Ken, beat a top field in a furiously fast jump-off where 13 of the 22 athletes advanced to Colm Quinn’s short course.

“It wasn't planned to have that many clears, but I think the credit has to go to the top riders that we have here, and the excellent horses,” said Quinn. “I think the conditions are fantastic here.”

“I actually walked the course and did not expect there to be so many clear," said Keenan. "I think that building for these qualifiers is quite a challenging task, and not one that I would want. Although the numbers may not be huge, our percentage of very good combinations is quite high – as it should be – at a World Cup qualifier.”

Keenan finished clean in 36.69 seconds to win over second placed Daniel Coyle of Ireland on Farrel, who finished in 37.13 seconds, and fellow Irishman Shane Sweetnam on Pia Maria H, who finished in 38.09 seconds, was third..

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McLain Ward on First Lady won the Costume Class in Washington

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October 24, 2026

By Staff Writers

UPPER MARLBORO, Md.--McLain Ward on First Lady won the $63,000 FEI Accumulator Costume class on Friday evening, Oct. 23 at the Washington International Horse Show.

McLain Ward on First Lady (Photo by  Erin Gilmore)As the announcer said, Ward gave another lesson in how to win a speed class as he finished with maximum points in 42.13 seconds, a full second faster than second placed Skylar Wireman on Citoki, with 65 points in 43.16, and Mark Bluman of Israel on Phelina de Septon was third with 65 points in 43.54.  

In an Accumulater class, riders get points for every jump cleared, and in this class 65 was the maximum.

Ward competed in jockey silks, while Wireman was a cowgirl, and Bluman was a knight in armor with his horse sporting "armor" of spotted green on her neck.

“It was a great feeling, because I knew she'd performed well,” said Ward. “At that stage, I had a pretty good idea of what the time was, and I felt like we had it in hand, but I knew there were some difficult ones to come behind me. MARS Barn Night and the costume class are great Halloween traditions at WIHS, and it's fun to be able to participate.”

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Daniel Coyle and Aaron Vale won at Washington

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October 23, 2026

By Staff Writers

UPPER MARLBORO, Md.--Daniel Coyle and Aaron Vale won the first two five star open jumper classes on Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Washington International Horse Show.

Aaron Vale on Grays Inn (Photo by Erin Gilmore)Irish Olympian Coyle on Farrel won the $63,000 Welcome Stake CSI5*-W, while Vale on Gray’s Inn was fastest in the $63,000 Stars and Stripes Speed Final CSI5*-W for the win.

Course designer Colm Quinn of Ireland) set the track for the opening five-star class of the week, the Welcome Stake, and 11 of the 20 starters went clean.

Just second to go in the jump-off, Coyle set a blazing time to beat of 35.23 seconds that was never matched.

The closest to Coyle's time was Mark Bluman of Israel on Landon de Nyze,, who finished in 36.30 seconds, and Rene Dittmer of Germany on Cody 139, was third in 37.55 seconds.

“There's only one way to attack this, and it's from the beginning and hope I get away with it,” Coyle said. “At least then it gives them something to challenge. Everything came up the way I wanted it to.”

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Sophie Gochman, Amateur-Owner Grand Champion in Washington

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October 23, 2026

By Staff Writers

UPPER MARLBORO, Md.--Sophie Gochman on Daydream swept her division, winning the Grand Amateur-Owner 3’6” Hunter Championship with Daydream and the Reserve with Coleter, while Brittany Schutt Charming Boy was the Grand Amateur-Owner 3’3” Hunter Championship.

Sophie Gochman on Daydream (Photo by Erin Gilmore Photography)Gochman on Daydream won both the classic and handy in the Amateur-Owner 3’6”, 18-35 division and was second in the stake class to be champion in that division, while she was also reserve champion with her 12-year-old Hanoverian gelding, Colter.

Daydream was champion of the same division last year with Sophie’s sister Mimi, while Mimi also was reserve champion with Colter in 2025.

“She's just really so easy,” said Gochman. “At home I said, ‘Oh, I think I can canter her with no hands, and so we’ve just been riding around with no hands and just popping around the jumps. She’s so easy on herself and so chill.”

For the first time in a long time, Gochman felt she was able to get back into her riding routine before attending a major event, having returned to the U.S. in April after getting her Masters degree in London.

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Scott Stewart Leading Hunter Rider at Washington

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October 21, 2026

By Staff Writers

UPPER MARLBORO, Md.--Scott Stewart won the Leading Hunter Rider Award on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Washington International Horse Show.

Scott Stewart on California Love (Photo by Erin Gilmore)In an amazing performance of ability and consistency, this was the 16th time that Stewart of Flemington, N.J. won the Leading Rider Award.

Stewart also rode California Love to sweep the High Performance Hunter division with five wins, leading to the division championship as well as Grand Hunter Championship.

Stewart found California Love in Germany as a 4-year-old, and people still ask Stewart if he came with his name, which is from his dam, Daytona Love, and sire, Clarimo.

"He has always been really laid back,” said Stewart of the 11-year-old Holsteiner gelding. “I showed him a little bit as a 5-year-old, then brought him out as a Green Conformation Hunter when he was 6. He has been great ever since.”

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Paige Busby won the Junior Medal Final in Harrisburg

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October 20, 2026

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HARRISBURG, Pa.--Paige Buzby won the USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final – East on Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show.

Paige Busby on Kathmandu WV (Photo by Andrew Ryback)One day earlier, on Saturday, Busbt had won the inaugural PNHS Children’s Medal Final.

“This is my home state,” said Buzby of Chester Springs, Pa. “I know a lot of people and have a lot of friends who come here, so it just means a lot to win where I’m from.”

The Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final is competed over three phases, which mirror the phases and format riders face in collegiate equestrian competition.

A field of 71 riders contested the opening jumping phase, set over a 3’3” course, and from there, judges Britt McCormick and Lyman Whitehead narrowed the field down to the top 15 for the flat phase.

Buzby on Kathmandu WV scored an 89 in the jumping phase,

“That horse is very, very dear to me,” said Buzby. “She’s been given to us to make up as a bit of an equitation horse, so she’s been climbing the ranks with me. We got her at the end of Florida; I’ve had her since then, and we’ve been working together.”

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McLain Ward won the $340,000 Grand Prix in Tryon

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October 19, 2026

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TRYON, N.C.--McLain Ward on High Star Hero celebrated his 51st birthday by winning the $340,000, CSI5* Major League Show Jumping Grand Prix on Saturday evening, Oct.17.

McLain Ward on High Star HeroSix of the 37 competitors went clean over the course set by Nick Granat of Canada to advance to the jump-off.

Ward's round was a clinic in how to ride a jump-off course.

He finished clean in 42.68, almost two seconds faster than second placed Christian Kukuk of Germany on Akarod Tivoli Z, who finished in 44.30, while Mark Bluman of Israel on Genial De B'Neville was third in 49.52,

Shane Sweetnam of Ireland on James Kann Cruz was the fastest of those with four faults, finishing in 44.07 to place fourth with Daniel Bluman on Corbie V.V. fifth in 45.30 and Gabriel De Matos Machado on Legaland Sandro sixth in 49.62.

"I thought it was a proper five-star Grand Prix anywhere in the world," said Ward. "You have a very top heavy group here. You have six of the top 10 in the world. Number one, two and three in the world."

"When I walked the course, I thought it was a pretty tough one today," Kukuk said.

"I have a lot of hope in this horse, Kukuk said. "I think he's going to be my best horse in the next years, so I'm happy with what he's doing here." 

"I knew that by going clear I was guaranteed a podium, and I was listening to my horse and what he needs, so I didn't want to take a risk. I wanted to play it safe and get a nice result for the horse and myself," Mark Bluman said.

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Jordan Coyle won the $100,000 Grand Prix in Harrisburg

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October 18, 2026

By Staff Writers

HARRISBURG, Pa.--Jordan Coyle of Ireland on Cordiamo won in the $100,000, 1.40m Grand Prix de Penn National on Saturday evening, Oct. 17 at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show.

Jordan Coyle on Cordiamo (Photo by Andrews Ryback)Coyle had previously won Thursday’s $30,000 1.40m Welcome.

This time, Coyle on Cordiamo was one of eight from the starting field of 29 to go clean and advance to the jump-off over a course set by Bernardo Costa.

The time to beat was set by Filip de Wandel on Strongbeau, who finished clean in 38.725, but next to go was Coyle, who finished in 31.758, and that time would ultimately hold up to give him the win by nearly four seconds.

Gustavo Xavier Cortez on Action T was clean in 35.602 to place second, and de Wandel held on to place third.

Laura Chapot on Ginola was the fastest of those with four faultsinntehjumo-off, finishing in 32.713 for fourth, and JJ Torano onQuincy Quality was fifth withfour faults in 33.403.

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Caitlin Boyle won the 1.30m Grand Prix in Harrisburg

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October 17, 2026

By Staff Writers

HARRISBURG, Pa.--Caitlin Boyle on Tahiti van’t Klavertje Vier won the $30,000, 1.30m Grand Prix on Friday evening, Oct. 16 at the 80th Pennsylvania National Horse Show.

Caitlin Boyle on Tahiti van t Klavertje ((Photo by Andrew Ryback)In a huge jump-off 18 from a starting field of 41, over a course set by Bernardo Costa Cabral, seven of the 18 were clean again to became a tightly contested race against the clock.

The third to go in the jump-off, Samantha Schaefer on Emely van de Pluimert Z, had been competitive all week, and that was true again on Friday night, as Schaefer set the time to beat with a time of 33.515 seconds.

That time would hold up for the lead until Boyle six trips later.

With some carefully ridden tight turns Boyle  cut two-tenths of a second off Schaefer's time to ultimately win in 33.279 seconds.

Schaefer held on to second place, while Augusta Iwasaki on Fee Des Hermines was third in 34.057.

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Richie Vogel won the $181,150 Qualifier at Tryon

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October 17, 2026

By Staff Writers

TRYON, N.C.--Richie Vogel of Germany on Diatasio won the CSI5* $181,170 1.55m Qualifier on Friday, Oct. 16 during Major League Show Jumping at Tryon.

Richie Vogel on Diatasia Vogel already has a very strong string of horse, and Diatasio, at only 8 years old, adds another top youngster to that impressive group of horses.

Over the course set by Nick Granat of Canada, 13 of the  37 competitors had clear first rounds to qualify for the jump-off.

Laura Kraut on her Tokyo Olympic mount, Baloutinue was the first to go clean in round one, but she elected not to return for the jump-off, leaving 12 to jump-off.

Shane Sweetnam of Ireland on Pia Maria was the first to go clean in the jump-off, finishing in 38.09 seconds, establishing the early time to beat and ultimately placing third.

Nicholas Dello Joio on Cornet’s Cambridge finished clean in 37.62 seconds to place second.

 Bit it was Vogel on Diatasio who was the fastest clean, finishing in 36.82 seconds, more than almost a second quicker, to win.

The only other clean round, Jessica Mendoza of Great Britain on Ascadina PP Z, was fourth in 44.88.

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Laura Chapot placed first and second in 1.40m Jumpers in Harrisburg

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October 16, 2026

By Staff Writers

HARRISBURG, Pa.--Laura Chapot began the week at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show with a win in the $10,000 1.40 Two Phase on Wednesday, Oct. and followed that with a second in the $30,000 1.40m Welcome Stake on Thursday.

Laura Chapot on Ginola (Photo by Andrew Ryback)Chapot is one of the Pennsylvania National Horse Show’s winningest riders, and that proved to be the case again as open jumper competition got underway at the 80th annual show.

Chapot on Ginola won the Two Phase with a clean round in the very fast time of 30.240 seconds, over five seconds faster than Adam Sklansky on Domo Z, second in 35.924 seconds, and Hillary Johnson and Christian D’Or placed third in 37.607.

Chapot has ridden Ginola since the now 10-year-old Selle Français gelding was 6, and she has been producing him up the ranks step-by-step since then.

“I’m really excited with his performance today,” said Chapot. “He was really with me everywhere. He likes to leave out strides, and it’s easy for him because he has a massive stride. That was very helpful in this course because I was able to leave one out after the combination and then to the last jump.”

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Sharon White won the Open Eventing Final

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October 14, 2026

By Staff Writers

LEESBURG, Va.--Sharon White of Summit Point, W.V., on Claus 63 won the $200,000 US Equestrian Open Eventing Final on Sunday, Oct. 11 at Morven Park.

It was a historic result as White became the first woman to win a Final, with four previous winners across jumping, eventing, and dressage.

White went clean in the final phase, show jumping, and finished the weekend on a score of 30.8 penalties.

Will Coleman of Ocala, Fla., on Off The Record finished second on 36.6 after having two rails down in show jumping.

Coleman had taken the lead after cross-country on his dressage score of 28.6, finishing the course in 10:01 minutes, just inside the optimum time of 10:09.

Mia Farley of Lexington, Ky., on Invictus placed third on 39.8 after jumping clear, moving up from 13th after dressage.

Invictus was also awarded the MARS Equestrian American Bred Talent Trophy which is given to the top finishing U.S.-bred horse of the competition in the CCI4*-L division.

Going into show jumping, White had been third after cross-country, 2.2 penalties behind Coleman.

Her clear jumping round over Christopher Barnard’s course moved her to the top of the leaderboard.

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Mark Bluman won the $340,000 Grand Prix at Highlands Cup

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October 14, 2026

By Staff Writers

HUDSON VALLEY, NY--Mark Bluman of Israel on Landon De Nyze won the $350,000 Highlands Cup 5* Grand Prix on Sunday,Oct.11.

Mark Blumanon Landon De NyzeIn a 12 horse jump-off from a starting field of 36 over a course set by Olympic course designer Gregory Bodo, Bluman finished clean in 36.52 to win over Jessica Mendoza of Great Britain on Ascadina PP, clean in 37.31, and Natalie Dean on Acota M was third in 37.65.

Later in the afternoon, Erynn Ballard of Canada on Genius de Rance won the $31,100, 1.45M Winning Round, clean in 40.93, while McLain Ward on Hialita B was second in 41.02, with McKayla Langmeier on Sans Doute third in 41.06.

"Coming in here, I was hungry to get it done," Bluman said following his victory. "Having six of the world's top 10 here is unbelievable," he said.

"I try to do my best, and when I'm in the ring, I think I'm the best. That's my mentality," he said.

"My mare is young, and I wanted to do a nice, smooth round, but she actually ended up being quick," Mendoza said.

"I'm so proud of how Acota jumped today," said Dean. "She's such a fighter and naturally very quick, so luckily it paid off and we were on the podium today." 

Mr. Stewart's Cheshire Foxhounds won Reserve Championship in Harrisburg

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October 13, 2026

By Staff Writers

HARRISBURG, Pa.--Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire Foxhounds won the Hunt Night Reserve Championship, finishing just behind the Keswick Hunt Club on Monday, Oct. 12 at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show.

Cheshire Hunt Team (Photo by Andrew Ryback)The Keswick Hunt Club added another Hunt Night Championship to its record, winning for the fourth time in the past five years. 

Along with the Reserve Championship, Tanya Emslie and Silverfern Owl of Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire Foxhounds won the Chairman's Perpetual Trophy in the Field Hunter 36 & Over class.

Following Emslie's third-place finish in the Ladies’ Hunter Under Saddle, Emslie was presented with the Hunt Night Leading Lady Rider Award and the “Polly” Gingrich Caswell Perpetual Trophy.

In what may be the most prestigious class of the evening, Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire Foxhounds Team 2 won the Hunt Team class for the Potomac Hunt Challenge Trophy.

Sixteen hunt teams, made up of riders from across 10 different hunt clubs in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, participated in Monday evening’s Hunt Night competition.

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Parker Peacock won the Medal Finals in Harrisburg

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October 12, 2026

By SARA CAVANAGH

HARRISBURG, Pa. --Parker Peacock on Montverdi won the USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final on Sunday, Oct. 11 at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show.

Parker Peacock on Montverdi (Photo by Andrew Ryback)After finishing as the reserve champion to Olivia Sweetnam one year ago, Peacock of Pfaffown, N. C., led the 154-rider class from the first round through to the final test to ultimately take the win.

Kaitlyn Linck of Clinton Corners, N.Y., on Don Touch de Tiji Z was Reserve Champion, and Brooke Hagerty of Terrebonne, Ore., on The Original was third.

“It feels surreal,” said Peacock. “This has been a dream of mine for a while now. I was second last year, and ever since then, I so badly wanted to come back and have a win for my horse and my team. The feeling is just incredible.”

For the opening round in the Harrisburg Coliseum, judges Geoff Teall and Jennifer Bauersachs worked with course designer Kevin Holowack to create a challenging track designed to showcase the strongest riders in the class.

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JJ Torano won the Individual Junior Jumper Championship in Harrisburg

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October 12, 2026

By Staff Writers

HARRISBURG, Pa.--JJ Torano of Wellington, Fla., and Mohrsville, Pa. on Vitus K won the Individual championship in the USEF Junior Jumper National Championships on Saturday, Oct. 11.

JJ Torano on Vitus K (Photo by Andrew Ryback)Torano jumped clean in all four rounds of the three phases Championship.

Going into the final round of 20, Torano was second on .17, and he had to wait while the leader Violet Taturm competed, but she had two rails down, giving Torano the title to go along with his gold medal from being a member of the winning Zone 4 team for the third year un a row,

Torano was one of only two to remain clean throughout all three phases of the championship.

Torano and Vitus K also played a role in Zone 4’s victory in Friday evening’s Prix des States Team Championship, adding another clear round to the team’s winning performance.

“I knew the only thing I could do was jump a clear round and put as much pressure as I could, and it was super. There was a lot of emotions for sure,” said Torano, who said that it was the first time he recalls ever tearing up after a win, largely due to how much he values Vitus K as his partner.

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Will Coleman leads Eventing Final 4* after cross country

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October 11, 2026

By Staff Writers

LEESBURG, Va.--Will Coleman on Off The Record moved up from seventh after dressage to lead after cross country in the US Equestrian Open Eventing Final CCI4*-L on Saturday, Oct. 11.

Will Coleman on Off The Record (Photo by US Equestrian)The cross-country delivered a major shake-up of the leaderboard after 33 competed over Derek di Grazia’s challenging 5,783-meter track at Morven Park International Equestrian Center

Coleman of Ocala, Fla., in cross country stopped the clock in 10:01, inside the optimum time of 10:09, to take over the lead on his dressage score of 28.6 penalties. 

Isabelle Bosley of Cochranville, Pa., on  Conner moved from ninth to second after also  going clean with no time penalties to finish on her dressage score of 28.9, and Sharon White of Summit Point, W.V., on Claus 63, who had a clear jump round, but with 4.8 time penalties, dropped from second after dressage to third on a score of 30.8 ahead of the jumping phase.

“I felt pretty comfortable once I got out there," said Colemanof the cross country coure.. "We know each other so well. We got into a decent rhythm at the start, and I felt like he kind of knew the track. It’s pretty similar to last year, so he was reading the questions well.”

Coleman, who calls the gelding “Timmy” at home, credits a carefully tuned conditioning program for his long-time partner’s performance.

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Spencer Smith won the Grand Prix qualifier in Amenia

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October 10, 2026

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AMENIA, N.Y.--Spencer Smith on Keeneland was the only rider to go clean over Olympic course designer Gregory Bodo’s jump-off course to win the $181,170, 5* Grand Prix Qualifier on Friday, Oct. 9 at the Highlands Cup, the second week of the Autumn Invitational at Highlands.

Spencer Smith on Keeneland (Photo by Shannon Brinkman)Smith, winner of the 2* Grand Prix at Highlands in 2025, was first to go clean, first to return for the jump-off and the only double-clear in the featured 5* Qualifier, finishing in 35.57.

“In a way, it’s actually a benefit to go first in a jump-off because you can do your round, what you think is best for the horse, and the rest have to follow it,” said Smith, who has ridden Keeneland since 2023. “That’s what I did today; a nice round for him, but forward as a good setup for the grand prix.

“I knew I needed to have them chase me a little bit,” said Smith of the star-studded list of riders to follow him, which included the likes of six-time U.S. Olympian Mclain Ward and reigning Olympic champion Christian Kukuk of Germany. “If they felt that they could ease off the gas, then they would have all jumped clear.”

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Zone 4 won the Prix des States in Harrisburg

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October 10, 2026

By Staff Writers

HARRISBURG, Pa.--Zone 4, with JJ Torano, won the $15,000 USEF Prix des States Team Championship for the third year in a row on Friday,Oct. 9 at thePennsylvania National Horse Show.

JJ Torano on Vitus K (Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography)The team of Sophia Ayers, Alexa Curry, Sophia Segesman and Torano finished on a fault-free score for hewin.

Notably, Torano, 16, is the only rider who has appeared on all three gold-medal-winning teams.

The fight for the silver medal was closely contested by Zones 3 and 10, with both teams ultimately finishing on four faults.

But, with the fastest combined times in round two, it was the Zone 3 team of Airlie Corder, Alice Goodwin, Parker Peacock and Madison Stewart that clinched the second-place spot.

Taking home the bronze for Zone 10 were Lauren Padilla, Kalea Juliano and Violet Tatum, who currently leads the individual standings heading into Saturday night’s final round.

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Violet Tatum won phase one of the Junior Jumper Championship in Harrisburg

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October 9, 2026

By Staff Writers

HARRISBURG, Pa.--Violet Tatum on BP Swifty  won the $5,000 USEF Junior Jumper National Championship Welcome Phase I, a speed class,  on Thursday, Oct. 8 at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show.

Violet Tatum on BP Swifty (Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography)Tatum finished clean in 63.377, and finishing a close second, and now sitting hot on Tatum’s heels in the overall standings, was JJ Torano on Vitus K, clean in 63.715.

Scarlett Samuels on Confidence was third, clean in 64.628.

The win on the opening day of the 80th annual PNHS puts Tatum in the lead in the three-phase Junior Jumper National Championship which culminates on Saturday night, Oct. 10.

Tatum had an edge over Torano, going after him over the course set by Kevin Holowack, and she used that advantage to cut a little over three-tenths of a second off his time.

“The track I’d say was plenty difficult. All of the jumps came up very fast, but Swifty was just in my hand the whole time and ready for anything I aimed her at,” said Tatum, who competes for Zone 10. “I was very relieved when I went clear! I was just so happy with her; she was perfect.”

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U.S. fourth in League of Nations Final in Barcelona

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October 6, 2026

By SARA CAVANAGH

BARCELONA, Spain--The U.S. jumping team just missed the podium in the League of Nations Final in Barcelona on Sunday, Oct. 4, finishing fourth behind Germany, Brazil and Belgium.

Laura Kraut on Tres Bien Z (Photo by Digitshots)The team of Laura Kraut on Tres Bien Z, McKayla Langmeier on Riesling van de Gaathoeve, McLain Ward on Jordan Molga M and Kristen Vanderveen on Bull Run''s Jireh, finished on a two round score of 12 faults.

It took a jump-off for Germany to beat Brazil, as both finished the two rounds with four faults, and Belgium was third with five faults.

The course was set by Santiago Varela of Spain, and, in the sign of a really good course, it caused faults at every fence but the last, which interestingly was the biggest but still never fell.

The top eight teams from the League's four qualifiers made the Final, along with the home team of Spain, and under the League's format, in the Final all nine teams made the second round in which only three riders from each team competed, making round two a cut throat, do or die final. 

In round one,, Kraut and Ward were clean, Langmeier had just barely a foot in the water for four faults and Vanderveen had five faults for the U.S. to go into round two tied with Brazil with four faults and behind Germany with zero faults and Belgium with one fault.

In round two Kraut and Ward were clean again but Langmeier had two down, the black plank and a really cheap rail at the out of the double.

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US Eventing team fourth at Boekelo 4* Nations Cup

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October 5, 2026

By Staff Writers

BOEKELO, Netherlands---The U.S. Eventing Team finished fourth at the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Boekelo CCIO4*-NC-L, completing the weekend on a final team total of 105.4.

Lauren Nicholson on Landmarks Jungle Gold (Photo by Libby Law Photography)Great Britain won the inaugural Nations Cup Final at Boekelo, finishing on 84.4 ahead of Germany on 87.0.

With all teams starting the Final on zero series points, the podium places were decided during the closing rounds of the final day’s jumping phase.

The USA and Ireland contested third place, with the advantage changing hands throughout the final afternoon of show jumping.

After a costly final round for the USA, Ireland claimed third place on the podium with a score of 97.5, ahead of the USA’s final team score of 105.4.

The U.S. team consisted of Lauren Nicholson on Landmark's Jungle Gold, Jack Curtis on Luska Candy Clover, Allie Knowles on Montpellier Scais and Hallie Coon on Sirius SB and was led by Chef d’Equipe Leslie Law, High Performance Advisor Karyn Shuter, and Team Leader Christina Vaughn.

Knowles also competed as an individual on LS Crown Royal.

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JJ Torano won the Show Jumping Talent Search Finals

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October 5, 2026

By Staff Writers

GLADSTONE, N.J.--JJ Torano won the USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – East on Sunday, Oct. 4, at the USET Headquarters.

JJ Torano on Oak Grove's Carlyle (Photo by USEF)Torano rode Oak Grove’s Carlyle, owned by his family's JET Show Run Stable over the two days of competition.

Following his wins in the Medal in 2024 and the Maclay in 2025, Torano has now won the three most prestigious equitation competitions, with this one concentrating more on those talents that lead towards being successful in international jumping. 

The first two phases on Saturday featured flat work and gymnastics tests.

Riders returned Sunday morning for Phase III, and a newly formatted Phase IV, both designed to test precision, effectiveness, and adherence to the classical American style of riding.

Phase III featured a technical course set at 1.15m in height, which included questions also seen at the top level of the sport, including multiple combinations and an open water jump, challenging the juniors to execute accurately and efficiently.

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Halley Guidry won the 1.35m Junior/Amateur Final at Capital Challenge

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October 4, 2026

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UPPER MARLBORO, Md--Halley Guidry on Jones won the $10,000 NAL 1.35m Junior/Amateur Jumper Final, and Mary Margaret Tortorice on Londra Domani won the $10,000 NAL 1.25m Junior/Amateur Jumper Final, while  Kenzie Smith on Orchard Zweed was the Grand Pony Hunter Champion on Saturday evening,, Oct. 3 at Capital Challenge.

Halley Guidry on Jones (Photo by Shawn McMillan)Guidry in the 1.35m Final was clean in 35.759 seconds to win over Kalea Iuliano on Arlecchino du Soleil Z, clean in 36.536 seconds, and Kylie Wilson on Larderello was third in 36.895 seconds.

After victory in the NAL Low Junior/Amateur Jumper Final in 2023, Guidry, of Metairie, La., took a break from riding for two years to focus on high school. 

“I immediately missed the horses,” she said. “I wanted to come back, but I needed to finish my freshman year. I went into my sophomore year and was like, ‘I just want to go back to the horses.’”

Guidry returned to riding and competing in January 2026 with trainer Abby Blankenship.

“She's an incredible trainer,” said Guidry. “She and the whole Three Ships team do a lot for me. She supports us through everything, and I've learned a lot from her.”

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Scott Stewart won the Hunter Rider Finals at Capital Challenge

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October 3, 2026

By Staff Writers

UPPER MARLBORO, Md--Scott Stewart had three major wins earlier in the week and capped it off with a historic victory in the $30,000 USHJA World Championship Hunter Rider Professional Finals on Friday, Oct. 2 at Capital Challenge.

Scott Stewart on Gracious, a champion earlier in the week (Photo by Shawn McMillanStewart of Flemington, N.J., had ridden three champions earlier in the week, but his win in the Finals was his ninth and set a record.

Michael Britt-Leon finished in second by just one point, while Kate Conover was third, and Victoria Colvin finished fourth in the Finals.

The Final featured the top four riders in the WCHR Professional standings who qualified for the class by their rank: Scott Stewart was ranked first, with Victoria Colvin second, Kate Conover in third, and Michael Britt-Leon in fourth.

The riders competed on four unfamiliar horses chosen from a donated group of horses that were presented to the judges and ground jury on Friday morning.

Six were chosen to move forward to the schooling round in the ring before the start of the class, and from there, four were used in the class.

The four horses included Checkmark, Astro MF Z, El Salvador and Beaulieu’s Quentin, 

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Martha and John Ingraham dominate Amateur Hunters at Capital Challenge

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October 2, 2026

By Staff Writers

UPPER MARLBORO, Md,--The Ingrahams dominated the Amateur Owner divisions as John Ingraham was Amateur Owner 3'6" Grand Champion and his daughter Martha Ingraham was Amateur Owner 3'3"Grand Champion on Thursday, Oct. 1 at Capital Challenge.

Martha Ingraham on Cheers! (Photo by Shawn McMillan)In the first of the jumpr divisions, Taylor Kungle on 20-year-old Quickly Stated won the $10,000 NAL 1.15m Amateur Jumper Final while Kinsley Nolte on 17-year-old Diablo Z won the $10,000 NAL 1.15m Junior Jumper Final.

For the fourth time and on a fourth horse, Martha Ingram of Nashville, Tenn., won the Grand Amateur-Owner 3’3” Championship.

This year, it came aboard Cheers!, a relatively new ride for Ingram.

Martha had two firsts and second over fences and a fourth under saddle  on Cheers and swept the division by finishing as reserve champion with Romeo and to also win the Best Amateur-Owner 3’3” Rider Award,.

Martha bought Cheers! before the start of the winter show season in 2026. 

“He's such a joy to ride. He's really easy to find the jumps on, he's super brave, and he just absolutely walks down the lines. He has a huge stride, especially for him being a relatively little horse. You really do feel like you're flying on him.”

"it’s still “a joy to win,” she said, “It’s really difficult at a horse show like this where you have 30 of the best horses. On a new partner, it brings new memories and its own set of challenges that you have to overcome, which makes it even more special.”

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Scott Stewart and Tori Colvin lead at Capital Challenge

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September 30, 2026

By Staff Writers

UPPER MARLBORO, Md.--For the first time in WCHR history, two riders were tied at the top of the Professional standings coming into Capital Challenge on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Scott Stewart continued his usual dominance in the professional hunters at CCHS with four championships – including Gracious (above) – and five reserve championships. (Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography)Scott Stewart and Victoria Colvin both had 1,950 points before their hunter divisions started.

Wednesday night’s WCHR Professional Challenge will determine the top four riders that will participate in Friday night’s WCHR Professional Final.

“I know Scott has been competing in WCHR a little longer, but it feels like we've been doing it forever, since I was a junior,” said Colvin of her history with Stewart, who was her trainer as a pony and junior hunter rider. “It was fun to be tied. I didn't know that that could happen, so it's cool.”

“It was funny, they came up this morning and were going to give me the reserve armband to wear, and I said, ‘Wait, I think we're tied, because I looked last night because I couldn’t sleep,’” said Stewart. “Even when Tori was 10 and 12 years old, she was showing against me with my horses, so I'm pretty used to it! It's nice that she's doing so well and is such a good rider, and that I'm still up to that level with her.”

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Kevin Kohmann and Erin Nichols won at DAD

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September 28, 2026

By SARA CAVANAGH

DEVON, Pa.--Kevin Kohmann on Sonata MH won the CDI‑W Grand Prix Freestyle while Erin Nichols on Elian Royale won the Grand Prix Special CDI3* on Saturday evening, Sept. 26 at Dressage at Devon.

Kevin Kohmann on Sonata MF (Photo by Bethany P Photograph)The Freestyle delivered one of the most spirited atmospheres of the week, with a strong, competitive field and a crowd that showed up in numbers despite the steady rain.

It became, in every sense, a night of dancing in the rain—a fun, high‑energy class where music, movement, and audience enthusiasm blended together under the lights of the Dixon Oval.

Thirteen riders embraced the conditions with creativity and confidence, turning the stormy backdrop into part of the performance as they contested this marquee freestyle qualifier.

Kohmann won the Freestyle with a score of 77.105%, performing an American‑themed freestyle that felt perfectly suited to the U.S. bred mare.

Sonata MF showed impressive confidence for a young Grand Prix horse, matching the rhythm of the music with lift, reach, and fluidity while Kohmann’s choreography showcased her athleticism and balance.

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Silva Martin won the CDI1* FEI Prix St. Georges at DAD

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September 27, 2026

By Staff Writers

DEVON, Pa.--Silva Martin on Farouche won the CDI1* FEI Prix St. Georges, on Friday, Sept. 25 at Dressage at Devon.

Silva Martin on Farouche (Photo by Bethany P Photography)Sixteen riders delivered polished, expressive tests that highlighted international depth and technical precision.

Martin took the lead late in the class with only three riders to go. scoring 70.941%.

Her polished, expressive ride drew cheers from the afternoon crowd as she exited the Dixon Oval patting her horse with a smile on her face and a wave to the onlooking crowd.

Farouche showed superior uphill balance and elasticity paired with a clear confidence and presence on her way to the class win.

Canada’s Beatrice Boucher placed second on Mystery with 69.559%, delivering a steady, harmonious test.

Catherine Malone on Opium SR placed third on 69.000%.

The uniquely colored 8-year-old Lusitano gelding by Guardião Do Penedo stood out in the lineup, producing a composed, accurate ride that put the pair firmly in the top three as one of the final competitors to complete their test.

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Usher ISF won in the East Coast series at Dressage at Devon

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September 25, 2026

By Staff Writers

DEVON, Pa.--Usher ISF (Cum Laude x Escorial), presented by Quinnten Alston for breeder and owner Iron Spring Farm, followed up his 2026 Dressage at Devon Reserve Grand Championship with a  win In the Colt/Gelding East Coast Series Final, with a commanding 84.112%.

Usher ISF (Photo by Bethany P Photography)Second place went to Sir Lincoln (Sarkozy x Royal Prince), shown by owner and breeder Samantha Word. The two-year-old Westfalen gelding received a second-best score of 81.962%.

Wisteria CSH (Cum Laude x Unknown), bred, owned, and handled by Hannah Rettew, won the Current Year Foal East Coast Series Final, with an impressive 81.375% at Dressage at Devon on Thursday, Sept.24. 

Second place went to Wizkid ISF (Kaiman x Vivaldi), who notched a score of 80.812%. Quinnten Alston presented the KWPN stud colt for owner and breeder Iron Spring Farm.

In the Stallion East Coast Series Final, Mutsaards Winston (Tongerenhof Burberry x Justice HR), a five-year-old New Forest Pony, won with a score of 80.375%.

Kaitlin Blythe showed the stallion for owner Ellen Ziemer and breeder J.C.A.M. Mutsaards.

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