All horses entered in the Training, Novice, and Beginner Novice Three-Day Hylofit USEA Classic Series division at the Western Underground, Inc. Coconino Horse Trials in Flagstaff, Arizona passed the final horse inspection this morning.
Fifteen horse-and-rider combinations presented to the ground jury of Peter Gray and Sheila Strickler and veterinarian Dr. Martin Crabo and were passed on first inspection.
Competiton in the Hylofit USEA Classic Series Three-Day at Coconino concludes today with show jumping. The Training Three-Day will show jump starting at 9:57 a.m., followed by the Novice Three-Day beginning at 11:21 a.m. and the Beginner Novice Three-Day at 1:35 p.m. Stay tuned for a final report on the weekend's competition.
Read coverage of the weekend's competition here.
Effective communication between riders and horse show organizers is crucial for a smooth and successful competition experience. Clear, polite, and well-organized communication not only ensures that your requests are properly handled; but also helps maintain a positive relationship with organizers and helps the longevity of the sport.
The final day of competition at the the Yanmar America Tryon International Spring Three-Day Event presented by Tow & Collect crowned five new champions, featuring show jumping competition in Tryon Stadium and the final rounds of cross-country competition on the White Oak cross-country course at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International). Read more below.
At last fall's Full Moon Farm Horse Trials, 16-year-old Miriam Keefer guided her horse, Micky, over the final cross-country jump with quiet determination and a flash of joy. It was her first recognized event at the Novice level, and she placed second out of 16 competitors—qualifying her for both the USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds and a long-format three-day event.
Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo were pure class in the final, tense moments of the MARS Badminton Horse Trials, jumping faultlessly to regain the title they won two years ago by just 1 penalty.