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Entries are open for the Devon Fall Classic

Details: July 30, 2026; By Staff Writers

Devonn Fall Classic DEVON, Pa.--Exhibitors, spectators, and families are welcomed back to the Devon Horse Show Grounds for the annual Devon Fall Classic, taking place Sept. 10–13.

This year's prize list is LIVE, and entries are OPEN

This year's event includes jumper classes ranging from .85m to 1.40m, Low & Medium Junior / Amateur Owner Jumpers, Low & High Children and Adult Jumpers, Take2 Thoroughbred Jumpers, as well as the highly-anticipated:

$5,000 Welcome Stake

$10,000 Open Speed Stake

$25,000 Devon Fall Classic

Important Dates to Remember

Entries and stall reservations close:
Tuesday, Sept.1, at 5:00 PM

Tickets go on sale:
Saturday, Aug. 1

For updates, information, and more, visit devonhorseshow.net/fall-classic/.

Kent Farrington and Laura Kraut on Dublin Nations Cup team

Details: July 29, 2026; By Staff Writers

LEXINGTON, Ky.--US Equestrian announced the riders selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team for the RDS Dublin Horse Show CSIO5* hosted in Dublin, Ireland, from Aug. 5-9, 2026.

team for dublin The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson, with horses to be confirmed the week of the event.

The following riders have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order.

Karl Cook of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.

Natalie Dean of Palo Alto, Calif.

Kent Farrington of Wellington, Fla.

Laura Kraut of Royal Palm Beach, Fla.

Paris Sellon of Los Angeles, Calif.

Competition Information

Competition in Dublin will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 5, with the opening CSIO5* classes.

The €250,000 Jumping Nations Cup of Ireland for the Aga Khan Trophy will begin with round one at 3:00 p.m., which is 10:00 a.m. Eastern on Friday, Aug. 7.

The €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland CSIO5* will start at 3:00 p.m., which is 10:00 a.m. Eastern on Sunday, Aug. 9.

Natalie Dean replaces Marilyn Little on the U.S. Jumping world Championship team

Details: July 28, 2026; By SARA CAVANAGH

Marilyn Little on La Contessa has formally withdrawn from the U.S. Jumping Team for the FEI Jumping World Championships and has been replaced by Natalie Dean on Mr Boombastic

Wld Ch jump team La Contessa sustained a minor injury while-preparing for the championships, and Little decided to withdraw.

“Timing is everything. Unfortunately, Contessa has had a minor injury which has set back our preparations for the World Games at Aachen. With the interest of my incredible partner in mind, I have withdrawn her from competition to give her any time she needs to rest and feel her best again,” said Little. “Though disappointing for today, I look forward to getting back in the ring with her when the time is right. It is the greatest honor to be selected to represent the Team USA at a major championship and I wish USA Jumping very best of luck next month.”

The team is now Natalie Dean on Mr Boombastic, Katie Dinan on Out of the Blue SCF, Lillie Keenan on Fasther, Laura Kraut on Bisquetta and McLain Ward on High Star Hero.

There are 31 teams plus a number of individuals named as definite entries for the Jumping World Championships, meaning the competition on the first two days will probably last about seven or eight hours.

This presents a difficult problem for course designer Frank Rothenberger of Germany, as he will have to set courses for the first and second individual and team competitions that are difficult enough to separate the top teams but at the same time not so difficult that it will hurt the numerous riders not up to this level of competition.

Mark W. Buyck Jr. died July 11

Details: July 20, 2026; By Staff Writers

FLORENCE, S.C.--Reprinted from the National Steeplechase Association

Mark W. Buyck Jr., a well-known figure on the National Steeplechase Association circuit who had a particular affinity for Springdale Race Course in his home state of South Carolina, passed away on Saturday.

Mark W. Buyck Jt.A lifelong horseman and former member of the Camden Hunt, Buyck and his then-wife-to-be, Julia -- to whom he was married for 66 years -- were engaged at the Carolina Cup, and counted among his happiest memories when their Arch Kingsley-trained Show Court won the Cup in 2017.

In fact, Show Court was a multiple stakes winner, taking the 2018 G1 A.P. Smithwick at Saratoga, along with the Jonathan Kiser novice stakes at the Spa the same year he captured the Carolina Cup.

"Mark had the kind of spirit and good fortune that you would expect of someone who was born on Christmas Day," said Kinglsey. "He was warm and generous with a great sense of humor. He made me feel blessed to train for him. He adored his horses and the sport that came with them. Ours was a strong bond that I will dearly miss. He was passionate about all things Camden, and was a tireless proponent for the return of the Colonial Cup. I know that he used his personal and political capital in support of that effort. The sport will surely miss him as much as I will."

Nations Cup team for Traverse City 3*

Details: July 15, 2026; By Staff Writers

LEXINGTON, Ky.--US Equestrian announced the riders selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Traverse City CSIO3* hosted at Traverse City Horse Shows from July 22-26.

N C Traverse City The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski and Team Leader Erin Keating, with horses to be confirmed the week of the event.

The following riders have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order.

Lacey Gilbertson of Lake Forest, Ill.

Hunter Holloway of Ocala, Fla.

Savannah Jenkins of Woodland Hills, Calif.

Callie Schott of Wellington, Fla.

Skylar Wireman of Bonsall, Calif.

Competition Information

Competition will begin on Wednesday, July 22, with the opening CSIO3* classes of the week, beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET.

The $75,000 FEI Jumping Nations Cup Traverse City CSIO3* will start at 4:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 23.

The week will conclude with the $116,500 Grand Prix of Traverse City CSIO3* beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 25.

Dressage team for the World Championships

Details: July 10, 2026; By Staff Writers

LEXINGTON, Ky.--US Equestrian announced the riders and horses selected to represent the U.S. Dressage Team for the 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships Aachen, hosted in Aachen, Germany, from Aug. 11-15.

Dressage team for WEG The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor Christine Traurig and Team Leader Laura Roberts.

The following have been selected to represent the U.S. Dressage Team for the 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships and are listed in alphabetical order.

Ashley Holzer of Wellington, Fla. with Hawtins San Floriana.

Jordan LaPlaca of Ledyard, Conn. with Gold Play.

Christian Simonson of Ventura, Calif. with Fleau de Baiana.

Genay Vaughn of Elk Grove, Calif. with Gino.

The following have been selected as the first and second reserves and are listed in ranked order.

Kasey Perry-Glass of Wellington, Fla. with Heartbeat W.P.

Meagan Davis of Loxahatchee, Fla. with Toronto Lightfoot.

Competition Information

The 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships will be a pinnacle of international dressage competition this season and hosted during the first week of the FEI World Championships in Aachen, Germany.

Competition is set to begin on Tuesday, Aug. 11, with the first day of FEI Grand Prix team competition starting at 8:00 a.m., which is 2:00 a.m.Eastern.

The second day of FEI Grand Prix competition to determine team medals will begin at 8:00 a.m.. which is 2:00 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

Dressage competition will get back underway in the Main Stadium at Aachen on Aug. 14, with the start of the FEI Grand Prix Special for individual medals, starting at 10:50 a.m., which is 4:50 a.m. Eastern.

The final day of competition, the highlight FEI Grand Prix Freestyle, will determine individual medals and is set to begin at 7:00 p.m., which is 1:00 p.m. Eastern under the lights in the main stadium to conclude dressage competition.

Para Dressage team for the World Championships

Details: July 9, 2026; By Staff Writers

LEXINGTON, Ky.--US Equestrian announced the riders and horses selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team for the 2026 FEI Para Dressage World Championships hosted in Aachen, Germany, from Aug. 18-23.

Para Dressage WEG The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, Michel Assouline, alongside Team Leader, Laureen Johnson.

The following have been selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team for the 2026 FEI Para Dressage World Championships and are listed in alphabetical order:

Rebecca Hart of Wellington, Fla. with Floratina.

Fiona Howard of Boston, Mass. with Diamond Dunes.

Kate Shoemaker of Wellington, Fla. with Vianne.

Marie Vonderheyden of Wellington, Fla. with Fan Tastico H.

The following have been selected as alternates (listed in alphabetical order) to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team for the 2026 FEI Para Dressage World Championships:

Eleanor Brimmer of Wellington, Fla with Langagers Krack I Love It.

Rebecca Hart of Wellington, Fla. with Liberation.

Fiona Howard of Boston, Mass. with Ferguston.

Kate Shoemaker of Wellington, Fla. with Ghandi.

Eventing team for the World Championships

Details: July 8, 2026; By Staff Writers

LEXINGTON, Ky.--US Equestrian announced the riders and horses selected to represent the U.S. Eventing Squad for the 2026 FEI Eventing World Championships hosted in Aachen, Germany, from Aug. 13-16.

Eventing team for WEG The four team riders and horses and individual riders and horses will be confirmed prior to the start of the Championship.

The Squad will be led by Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager, Leslie Law, alongside High Performance Advisor Karyn Shuter and Team Leader Christina Vaughn.

The following have been selected to represent the U.S. Eventing Squad for the 2026 FEI Eventing World Championships and are listed in alphabetical order.

Will Coleman of Ocala, Fla. with Diabolo, Off The Record and Very Dignified.

Phillip Dutton of West Grove, Pa. with Possante.

Boyd Martin of Cochranville, Pa. with Cooley Nutcracker.

Caroline Pamukcu of Springfield, Pa. with HSH Blake.

Tamie Smith of Murietta, Calif. with Lillet 3,

The following have been selected as alternates and are listed in alphabetical order.

Jennie Brannigan of West Grove, Pa. with FE Lifestyle.

Hallie Coon of Ocala, Fla. with Kapriccio.

Tiana Coudray of Santa Barbara, Calif. with D’Artagnan.

Phillip Dutton of West Grove, Pa. with Denim.

Sydney Elliott of Hoffman, N.C. with QC Diamantaire.

Emily Hamel of Aiken, S.C. with Corvett.

Allie Knowles of Lexington, Ky. with Montpellier Scais.

Boyd Martin of Cochranville, Pa. with Shanroe Cooley.

Competition Information

The FEI Eventing World Championships will be the highlight of international eventing competition on this year’s calendar and will be hosted during the first week of the 2026 FEI World Championships pn Aachen.

Competition will begin on Thursday, Aug, 13, with the first day of dressage beginning at 9:30 a.m., which is 3:30 a.m. Eastern.

The second day of dressage on Friday, Aug. 14, also beginning at 9:30 a.m., which is 3:30 a.m. Eastern.

Cross-country will begin at 9:15 a.m., which is 3:15 a.m. Eastern on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Show jumping will begin at 12:30 p.m., which is 6:30 a.m. Eastern on Aug. 16..

Competition concludes on Aug. 16 with the awarding both team and individual medals following the show jumping.

Four-in-hand driving team for the World Equestrian Games

Details: July 8, 2026; By Staff Writers

LEXINGTON, Ky.--US Equestrian announced the whips selected to represent the U.S. Driving Team at the 2026 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-Hand Horses hosted in Aachen, Germany, from Aug. 19-23.

WEG driving team The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Marcie Quist and Team Leader Steven Morrissey.

The following have been selected to represent the U.S. Driving Team at the 2026 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-Hand Horses and are listed in alphabetical order.

James Fairclough of Newton, N.J.

Taren Lester of Citra, Fla.

Chester Weber of Ocala, Fla.

The following has been selected as the first alternate.

Jean Thornton of De Lion Springs, Fla.

Competition Information

The 2026 FEI Driving World Championships for Four-in-Hands will be the first of two driving world championships this year and will be hosted during the second week of the 2026 FEI World Championships Aachen.

Competition will begin on Thursday, Aug, 20, with the first day of dressage beginning at 11:00 a.m, which is 5:00 a.m. Eastern.

The second day of dressage is Friday, Aug. 21, also beginning at 11:00 a.m., which is 5:00 a.m. Eastern.

The Marathon will begin at 11:00 a.m., which is 5:00 a.m. Eastern on Saturday, Aug. 22.

Competition concludes on Aug. 23, awarding both team and individual medals following the cones phase, which will begin at 9:30 a.m..which is 3:30 a.m. Eastern.

World no. 1 Kent Farrington declined to compete for the U.S. in the World Championships

Details: July 7, 2026; By SARA CAVANAGH

The U.S. has a very good and, at least on paper, competitive jumping team for the World Championships at the World Equestrian Games, but an extraordinary piece is missing.

McLain Ward on High StarHero Jenny Abrahamsson McLain Ward on High Star Hero at Aachen last year (Photo by Jenny Abrahamsson)World no. 1 Kent Farrington is not on the team after he withdrew the world's top mare from consideration for the team.

Farrington posted on social media:

“After giving a great deal of thought to this season and what I believe is the best long-term management for my horses, I have decided to withdraw from consideration for the World Equestrian Games.
“Greya has already contested a championship on home soil this year, and we were fortunate enough to come away with the victory,”
Whle Descartes SR, has delivered some outstanding performances this season, I believe he is still developing and that a championship of this magnitude comes a bit too soon in his career.”
“With the Olympics on home soil in Los Angeles in 2028, I believe the right decision is to prioritize that goal and continue developing both horses with their long-term future in mind. This approach gives them the best opportunity for sustained success while allowing each horse to progress at the right pace.
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be considered and I wish the US team every success at the World Equestrian Games."

Tamie Smith leads the Open of Eventing, but Coleman and Martin can catch her

Details: June 27, 2026; By Staff Writers

Tamie Smith leads the 2026 US Equestrian Open of Eventing by 20 points with all six counting slots filled.

Tamie Smith Will Coleman Boyd Martin Tamie Smith, Will Coleman and Boyd MartinOnly two more qualifiers are expected to pay the big points but Smith is unlikely to be at either.

So can anyone catch her?

Smith has 235 points with 13 of 20 qualifiers complete.

Seven remain, and only two of them are likely to pay the big points.

Smith may not be at either, so the lead is more catchable than the gap suggests.

Smith leads with 235 points, and the gap is 20.

William Coleman is closest, but only two large fields remain.

There are seven qualifiers left, four East Coast, three West Coast, before the Morven Park Final.

This how the scoring works.

Each rider counts their six best qualifier placings.

The top five riders in the standings have all six slots filled, so to gain a single point now, they cannot just add a result, they have to beat one they already own.

U.S. Jumping Team for the World Championships

Details: June 26, 2026; By Staff Writers

LEXINGTON, Ky,--US Equestrian announced the riders and their horses selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships to be hosted in Aachen, Germany, from Aug. 11-23.

world ch team Jumping competition will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 19, and conclude on Sunday, Aug. 23.

The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson.

The following riders and their horses have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order.

Katie Dinan of New York, N.Y. on Out of the Blue SCF, a 2014 Belgian Warmblood mare.

Lillie Keenan of New York, N.Y. on Fasther, a 2010 KWPN gelding.

Laura Kraut of Royal Palm Beach, Fla. on Bisquetta, a 2014 Zangersheide mare.

Marilyn Little of West Palm Beach, Fla. on La Contessa, a 2015 Mecklenburger mare.

McLain Ward of Brewster, N.Y. on High Star Hero, a 2013 Belgian Sport Horse gelding.

Competition Information

Farrington leads U.S. team for Falsterbo Nations Cup

Details: June 25, 2026; By Staff Writers

LEXINGTON, Ky.--US Equestrian announced the riders selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team for the Falsterbo Nations Cup CSIO5*, hosted in Falsterbo, Sweden, from July 8-12

Falsterbo N C team The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and supported by Team Leader Lizzy Chesson, with horses to be confirmed the week of the event.

The following riders have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order.

Natalie Dean of Palo Alto, Calif.

Kent Farrington of Wellington, Fla.

Mimi Gochman of Palm Beach, Fla.

Charlotte Jacobs of Wellington, Fla.

Competition Information

Competition in Falsterbo will begin on Thursday, July 9, with the first class of the week to open CSIO5* competition.

The Agria Falsterbo Nations Cup CSIO5* will take place on Friday, July 10, beginning at 2:00 p.m., which is 8:00 a.m. Eastern.

The competition will conclude with the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Sweden CSIO5* on Sunday, July 12, starting at 2:00 p.m., which is 8:00 a.m. Eastern.

WEF expands to 215 acres

Details: June 18, 2026; By Staff Writers

WELLINGTON, Fla.--Wellington International, home to the Winter Equestrian Festival, the Global Dressage Festival and Annual Series horse shows, announced the expansion of its equestrian footprint to 215 acres with the development of 98 acres into Wellington International South.

new Wellington area Set to open for competition in the fall of 2026, Wellington International South is being designed as a world-class venue for equestrian sport in North America, featuring green space, landscaping, ample shade for horses and spectators, and state-of-the-art competition facilities.

The new venue will serve as the future home of the Global Dressage Festival while also hosting FEI show jumping, hunter derbies, Under 25 jumping competitions, and seasonal events.

“This project represents the next chapter for equestrian sports in Wellington,” said Michael Stone, President of Wellington International. “We are building a venue that prioritizes the experience for horses, riders, owners, grooms, and spectators alike while continuing to elevate Wellington International as the premier horse sports destination in the world.”

Wellington International South has been planned to create an elevated and welcoming environment that blends elite equestrian sport with park-like surroundings.

Dr. Marvin Beeman, former President of MFHA, died June 14

Details: June 16, 2026; By SARA CAVANAGH

KIOWA, Colo.--Dr. Marvin Beeman, former President of the Masters of Foxhounds Association, veterinarian and huntsman at Arapahoe Hunt in Colorado died June 14.

Dr. Beeman"Dr Beeman passed away today when his horse tripped and fell on him," said Jeanne Sharpe, a longtime reader of and contributor to The Horse of Delaware Valley. "He was out with hounds."

The Masters of Foxhounds Association sent out a notice to its members:

"It is with great sadness that the MFHA announces the passing of its beloved and respected Dr. Marvin Beeman.

Dr. Beeman was President of this Association from 2008 to 2011.

He served for many years and up to the present as Chairman of the Veterinary Committee.

As such he was the chief proponent of the award winning MFHA funded research concerning leishmania and tick-borne diseases that has had a profound effect on hound as well as human health.

We sendour deepest sympathy to his cherished wife, Eunice.

We will miss Marvin's strong and quiet leadership that led u to achievements beyond our imagination.

Details to follow on how Dr. Beeman's life will be celebrated."

U.S. team for Rotterdam Nations Cup

Details: June 15, 2026; By Staff Writers

LEXINGTON, Ky,--US Equestrian announced the riders selected to represent the Jumping Team for the Longines League of Nations Rotterdam CSIO5*, hosted in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, from June 18-21.

Rotterdam team The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and supported by Team Leader Lizzy Chesson, with horses to be confirmed the week of the event.

The following riders have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order.

Karl Cook of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.

Katie Dinan of New York, N.Y.

Marilyn Little of West Palm Beach, Fla.

Callie Schott of Wellington, Fla.

Competition Information

Competition in Rotterdam will begin on Thursday, June 18, with the first class of the week.

The Longines League of Nations Rotterdam CSIO5* two-round team competition will begin on Friday, June 19, with the first round beginning at 4:30 p.m., which is 10:30 a.m. Eastern, while the second round will start at 8:30 p.m., which is 2:30 p.m. Eastern.

The competition will conclude with the Longines League of Nations Rotterdam CSIO5* on Sunday, June 21, starting at 2:30 p.m., which is 8:30 a.m. Eastern.