RAEFORD, NC – This year marks the ten year anniversary of Carolina Horse Park. We will celebrate this milestone by paying tribute to all of our sponsors, exhibitors and friends whom have made the facility what it is today. We have started our next decade on a high note with record numbers of entries secured for the 2009 Southern Pines I and II Horse Trials.
The countryside of Hoke County will come alive the weekends of March 14-15 and March 20-22 when these Horse Trials take place at the Park. A broad base of diverse equestrian talent will be here to compete including several International, Olympic & World Championship event riders. On Sunday, March 22, the accomplishments of Will Faudree's long time partner "Antigua" will be honored in a retirement ceremony. In addition, this year marks the retirement of our beloved, long-time horse trials organizer Lefreda Williams. We will celebrate Lefreda's amazing efforts with a dedication ceremony in her honor.
For more information on this year's exciting events set to take place at Carolina Horse Park please visit our website at www.carolinahorsepark.com or contact us at 910-875-2074.
Who is ready for another day of dressage at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event (DK3DE)? Just like yesterday's schedule, we will first see the CCI4*-S field compete this morning starting at 8:00 a.m. EST, followed by the CCI5*-L field at 1:00 p.m. EST.
Great Britain’s Yasmin Ingham and Banzai du Loir found themselves in a familiar position today at the top of the leaderboard after dressage at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, scoring a 26.0. A year ago, Ingham and “Banzai” led the field heading into cross-country after Friday’s dressage, but they drew an earlier start this year, and Ingham’s got a few more challengers to come tomorrow.
In comparison to many of his other upper-level event horses, Commando 3, or “Connor” as he is known in the barn, is still a newer ride for Boyd Martin, but that hasn’t held the pair back.
Are you following along with the action from home this weekend? Or maybe you're competing at an event and need information fast. Either way, we’ve got you covered! Check out the USEA’s Weekend Quick Links for links to information including the prize list, ride times, live scores, and more for all the events running this weekend.