Jun 13, 2018

Coconino Summer I Horse Trials to Offer $10,000 in Prize Money

By Coconino Horse Trials - Edited Press Release

The Coconino Summer I Horse Trials in Flagstaff, Arizona (Area X), July 6-8, 2018, Will offer $10,000 in prize money split between the Open Intermediate, Open Preliminary, Open Training, and Open Novice divisions. First place in each division will receive $1,200, second place will receive $800, and third place will receive $500.

If you need another reason for coming to the Coconino Horse Trials, the list goes on. The Coconino Horse Trials hosts back-to-back events, providing two convenient opportunities to achieve qualifications for the AEC or Rebecca Farm. The Summer I Horse Trials takes place on July 6-8, followed by the Western Underground, Inc. Coconino Summer II Horse Trials and T/N/BN Three-Day Event July 11-14. Additionally, the Coconino Summer II Horse Trials will be offering combined tests for any level for thsoe traveling to compete the following week at Rebecca Farm, and the event ends on Saturday, providing an extra weekend day for travel.

Beautiful Flagstaff, Arizona offers many places to check out between the Summer I and Summer II events, including the Grand Canyon and Sadona. The 6,000-foot elevation, tall pines, and balmy temperatures provide a break from the summer heat and a chance to compete during the hottest months of the year.

This year we are debuting all new cross-country courses designed by James Atkinson with great footing and lots of good galloping. Where else can you travel to get two events for one drive?

Apr 19, 2024 Membership

Top Tips for Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event First-Timers from USEA Members

The 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event is truly an eventing lover’s paradise with four full days of competition, vendors galore, opportunities to meet some of the sport’s greatest riders face-to-face, and so much more. For a seasoned Kentucky veteran, hopping over to the Kentucky Horse Park for the fun feels easy enough, but attending Kentucky might feel a bit overwhelming for first-timers. We chatted with USEA members from all over the country to get their favorite Kentucky tips to share with you. Check them out here!

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Meet the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L Field

There are some familiar names and new faces on the five-star roster for this year's Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. Which horses have had recent top placings? Which riders have seen success at the Kentucky Horse Park in previous years? Which horse is called "Grandpa" by his rider and which one was purchased for $1?

Apr 18, 2024 News

Canter Culture to be a Silver Sponsor of USEA for 2024

The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is thrilled to announce Canter Culture as a “Silver Sponsor for the USEA American Eventing Championships” taking place at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, Aug. 27-Sept. 1.

Apr 18, 2024 Interscholastic

Learn from the Experts: How to Prepare for the 2024 Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships

If you’re a new team setting out to compete in the 2024 USEA Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Eventing Championships in just a couple of weeks, preparing for the “happiest horse trial” in the U.S. may seem a bit daunting. With five components to the Spirit Award contest that require creativity and cohesion between team members, there is a lot that goes into preparing and packing to leave for the event.

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