Jan Byyny riding her own Dutch Warmblood gelding, Why Not, lead from start to finish in the Open Preliminary-A division at Paradise Farm Horse Trials in Aiken, SC. Jan and Why Not added only 2 time penalties to finish on a score of 27.9. Arden Wildasin took the top two spots in the JYOP while Jennifer Brannigan and Indie won the Open Preliminary-B division and Candace Tribe earned the blue in the Preliminary Rider Division.
Final Scores | Leslie Mintz/USEA Photo
Last year was a big one for USEA Young Event Horse program graduate Arden Augustus. He made a successful move-up to Modified with Sharon White in the tack, followed by a smooth transition to Preliminary, then went on to win two CCI2*-S divisions and ended the year with a CCI2*-L win.
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!
Start your young horse’s career out on the right path by joining the USEA Young Event Horse (YEH) program! Since it became a USEA program in 2005, YEH strives to identify talented young horses with the potential to excel at the highest levels of eventing in the years to come. The primary goal is to highlight future 4- and 5-star contenders, setting them up on a pathway to success.
Step back in time and experience the thrill of traditional three-day eventing by competing in a USEA Classic Series event this year! The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is excited to announce that the 2025 Classic Series calendar is now available, with a new venue joining the lineup.