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Molly Ashe Cawley won the $100,000 Lake Placid Grand Prix (2)

Details: July 5, 2026; By Staff Writers

LAKE PLACID, N.Y.--Molly Ashe Cawley on Lorona won the $100,000 FEI 3* Grand Prix on Saturday, July 4 at the I Love New York Horse Show, the second week of the 2026 Lake Placid Horse Shows.

Molly Ashe Cawley on Lorona KindMedia Molly Ashe Cawley on Lorona (Photo by KindMedia)Cawley won over a field of 33, six of which went clean to make the jump-off over the course designed by Alan Wade, course designer for the 2028 Olympic Games.

Defending champion Philip McGuane of Ireland, who won last year on Orphea HQ, was first to go in the jump-off, and he rode Paso Doble SCF to go clean in a fast time of 37.73 seconds.

After the next three horses had faults, Cawley took the lead with a clean round in 37.21 seconds to win.

McGuane placed second and Nicky Galligan oI reland finished third with the fastest four-fault round of 40.69 seconds on Jolly-Jessy.

“I watched Philip go, and he’s blazing fast and that horse is blazing fast,” said Cawley, Lake Placid Grand Prix champion in 1999. “When he turned back to the third jump, it was a little dicey, and when he cleared it, I thought ‘game over.’ But I went in and gave it the best shot I could and somehow, I’m not sure how, we caught him.

“Lorona is just learning how to go fast," said Cawley. "She’s 10, but she’s green, and I guess she figured it out. She’s been amazing all spring and summer. She’s jumped a lot of clean rounds. I just started going fast with her in May. She’s picked it up quickly and I couldn’t be more happy or proud of her.”

JJ Torano, Leading Rider in Lake Placid, won the Jumper Classic on Dora Du Valon (2)

Details: July 6, 2026; By Staff Writers

LAKE PLACID, N.Y.--JJ Torano was Leading Open Jumper Rider at the I Love New York Horse Show, the second week of the Lake Placid Horse Shows.

JJ Torano on Dora du Valon KindMedia JJ Torano on Dora Du Valon (Photo by KindMedia)At just 16 years of age, Torano was the busiest and winningest rider at the LakePlacid Horse Shows.

Along with a number of wins in both National and FEI classes that contributed to his Leading Rider title, Torano also had multiple wins in junior/amateur jumper and young jumper classes.

Torano on Dora Du Valon won the $25,000, 1.45m Jumper Classic on Sunday, July 5, and that win sealed his Leading Rider title.

ONLY FOUR of 36 starters qualified for the jump-off by going clean over the course designed by Alan Wade, course designer for the 2028 Olympic Games.

None of them managed to go clean over the jump-off course, and Torano won with the fastest four fault round, finishing in 39.440 seconds.

Campbell Brown placed second with four faults in 45.894 seconds on Mansini LTD, and Giavanna Rinaldi on Roark OBF was third with four faults in 45.973 seconds.

“The plan for Dora had been to do the FEI, but she was swapped over to this National Grand Prix,” said Torano. “She’s an amazing animal. She’s a winner, and she wants to give 100% every time she walks in the ring. I can’t thank her enough.”

Before placing second in the Jumper Classic, Brown on Caiam D’Ivraie won the $10,000, 1.35m SJHOF Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic.

She topped a 46 horse field with a clean jump-off round in 35.929 seconds.

Georgina Jewell took the top two places in the $5,000, 1.25m Junior Jumper Classic, winning on Conny 424 and placing second on Kybalia SMH/SVN.

Wendy Chapot Nunn on Miss Keros won in the 1.15m Amateur Jumper Classic.

McTigue won and set a track record in the Leo O'Brien (2)

Details: July 6, 2026; By Staff Writers

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.--Cyril Murphy saddled McTigue, his100th winner, to win the inaugural 2 3/8 mile G1, $150,000 Leo O’Brien steeplechase handicap in track record time.

McTigue outduels Rocket One to wire in OBrien 3 McTigue, left, outduels Rocket One to win the Leo O'Brien (Photo by Tod Marks)The final time of 4:30.45 was more than a full second faster than the previous record of 4:31.57 set in 2014 by subsequent G1 winner All the Way Jose, bred and trained by Jonathan Sheppard, who had set it in an allowance win by 14 1/4 lengths.

In the O'Brien, Irv Naylor's McTique settled in the back as Take Your Seats opened a 15 length lead, moved up gradually to third on the final turn, caught Rocket One, trained by Jack Fisher, in the stretch, and went on to win by 1 length.

St. James the Great, trained by Keri Brion was third, another 12 1/2 lengths back.

“HE RAN great,” Murphy said. “He got a lovely ride from Graham and had a nice position. I mean, initially we talked about that it would be nice to sit forward, but Graham was going to have the freedom to do what the race said he should. He took his time, jumped great, traveled strong, and filled them up all the way around that last bend. It was a case of: if he got out what would happen?”

“You ride them with patience, with confidence, and he either finishes or he doesn’t,” Watters said. “There is not much you can do about it; all you can do is hope for the best. He went down inside, saved ground, saved energy, and I gave him every opportunity to finish like he did. I met a bit of traffic turning in and I had to switch wide. My initial plan was to go down to the inside, but it just never opened up, so it cost me a length or two, but in the end Rocket One got to the front at the furlong pole and actually idled, so that helped me.”

"I think what was a big advantage to us today with regards to the second horse was we had an eight-pound pull in the weights from the last day,” he said. “We only carried two pounds less the last day, we carried eight pounds today, and it was the difference in the end.”

This was Murphy's 100th sanctioned win as a trainer after having won nearly 90 races as a jockey, 76 in this country plus another 13 in Ireland.

"I got great satisfaction from riding, especially in this country as you're more involved with day to day gallops, but I think more from training," said Murphy. "All the preparation is up to me."

There are so few steeplechase races compared to flat races that 100 wins is a significant number.

"It's a nice milestone to have," said Murphy.

"We bought McTigue privately in 2023," sad Murphy. "I'd been interested in him, then he won a nice graded race in France and I put out feelers to see if they were interested in selling. We brought hm over to this country in early 2023. He won the Kiser Novice Stakes then ran third in the Sheppard as the high weight, but he came away win a suspensory."

"We gave him time," said Murphy. "We ran him in a flat race at a point-to-point in the spring of 2025, but he re-aggravated the suspensory, so we had to stop again."

"Yesterday everything broke for him."

The O’Brien was the second consecutive runner-up effort in a G1 for Rocket One, ridden by Jamie Bargary.

“It’s tough for the horse, he didn’t deserve to lose,” Bargary said. “We've done everything right through the race and I was hoping the leader would take me a little further up the straight and he didn’t. I hit the front between wings of the last and it was still probably half a furlong too soon. He’s a horse that needs to come with a run on the line and unfortunately the one in front stopped really quick. He’s ran his heart out, though.

Murphy said McTigue might run next in the A.P. Smithwick Memorial on Aug. 5 or the Jonathan Sheppard Memorial on Sept. 2, both with a $150,000 purse and at this same distance.

“It’s always a possibility, timing wise,” Murphy said. “We’ll bring him home, we’ll see. He’s had that significant time off in the past, so it’s always something we’ve got to be guarded about is how he comes out of it. And that determines if we don’t make the Smithwick, maybe we’d be back for the Sheppard. So, there are opportunities.”

"The track record indicated that the turf was firm." said Murphy. "t might be more realistic to give him the extra time and look at the Sheppard."

The Leo O’Brien was inaugurated this year and named for the legendary trainer of New York-bred millionaires Fourstardave, Fourstars Allstar and Irish Linnet.

O’Brien, a steeplechase jockey from 1964-76, passed away in January following a lengthy battle with Lewy Body Dementia at the age of 85.

World no. 1 Kent Farrington declined to compete for the U.S. in the World Championships (2)

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."

THIS COULD be viewed as an altruistic sacrifice for the good of his horses.

Laura Kraut on Bisquetta Jenny Abrahamsson Laura Kraut on Bisquetta at Aachen last year (Photo by Jenny Abrahamsson)There are three days of competition - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 15, 16 and 17, then two rounds of individual competition on Sunday, Aug. 19.

Of course, if all that's too much for a horse, ta rider could choose to skip the two round individual and only compete for the team - but that still is three days.

Apparently Farrngton feels that's too much for his mare.

Luckily, the U.S. has a long history of riders who have sacrificed much to compete on and support Olympic and World Championships teams.

Bruce Davidson, the 1974 World Champion and Mike Plumb are a part of a long list of event riders who made Olympic and World Championship teams a priority.

Plumb also at least twice sacrificed a chance at an individual medal and individual glory to make sure the team could medal.

Robert Ridland Shannon Brinkman Robert Ridland (Photo by Shannon Brinkman)For Bill Steinkraus, the first U.S. rider to win an individual gold medal, and who went on to serve as chairman of the U.S. Equestran Team for 20 years, the team and the United States came before all else.

It was the same for Frank Chapot. who not only completed on teams for two decades but went on to serve a chef d'equipe for another two decades.

The U.S. team for the Aachen World Championships is lucky to have three for whom representing their country and contributing to its success are of prime importance.

Chef d'equipe Robert Ridland not only was a team rider but has helped to build the U.S. into a continuing force in international competition by increasing and strengthening U.S. teams by his vision of putting two young riders on teams with two veterans.

McLain Ward and Laura Kraut have always made the team a priority, not only for the Olympics and World Championships but also for Nations Cup competitions.

These riders and many more have kept the U.S. in the top ranks of international equestrian sport by supporting the team competitions.

Four-in-hand driving team for the World Equestrian Games (2)

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.

Eventing team for the World Championships (2)

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.

Para Dressage team for the World Championships (2)

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.

Competition Information

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

Competition is set to begin with Grades III, I, and II on Wednesday, Aug. 19, with the first qualifiers for the individual freestyles, featuring the FEI Grand Prix Para Test A beginning at 8:30 a.m., which is 2:30 a.m. EST.

Grades IV and V will enter the area for their first individual freestyle qualifier on Thursday, Aug. 20, beginning at 9:00 a.m., which is 3:00 a.m. EST.

The FEI Grand Prix Para Test B for Grades III, I, and II will start team competition on Friday, Aug. 21, beginning at 9:00 a.m., which is 3:00 a.m. EST.

Grades IV and V closie competition to determine team medals on Saturday, Aug. 22, beginning at 8:30 a.m., which is 2:30 a.m. EST.

Para dressage competition will conclude on Sunday, Aug. 23, with all grades taking to the dressage court for their FEI Grand Prix Para Freestyles.

Grade III will begin the final day of individual medals at 8:15 a.m., which is 2:15 a.m. EST, with Grade II to follow at 9:30 a.m., which is 3:30 a.m. EST, and Grade I at 10:50 a.m., which is 4:50 a.m. EST.

Grade IV competition takes place at 1:30 p.m., which is 7:30 a.m. EST, and Grade V will conclude the competition at 2:55 p.m., which is 8:55 a.m. EST.

Dressage team for the World Championships (2)

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.

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