What An Amazing Ride
What an amazing ride it has been for Richland Park . . . beginning in the fall of 2000 when Bob met with Mike Etherington-Smith to discuss building and developing our 400-acre farm into an eventing venue.
Colleen Rutledge and Buck Davidson Clinch Adequan USEA Gold Cup Victory at Richland Park
After jogging successfully this morning all 23 remaining Adequan USEA Gold Cup CIC3* horse and rider combinations took their turn in show jumping arena at the Richland Park Horse Trials. Early morning rain gave way to clear skies and the sun remained throughout the CIC3* jumping and for the Advan...
Richland Park Final Horse Inspection and Fun Facts
An early morning sprinkle gave way to a nice rainbow and then to brilliant sunshine as the Adequan USEA Gold Cup CIC3* horses gathered for the final jog and inspection this morning at the Richland Park Horse Trials.
Richland Park Leaderboard Stays Steady Following Adequan USEA Gold Cup Cross-Country Day
Mother Nature smiled on Richland Park again today with gorgeous weather for cross-country, sunny, mid-70s and a light breeze. Ian’s Stark’s course rode beautifully for Thursday’s leaders after dressage in both the Adequan USEA Gold Cup CIC3* and Advanced divisions.
Preview the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Cross-Country Courses at Richland Park Horse Trials
For anyone who has not been to Richland Park Horse Trials, (which is about 10 miles north of Kalamazoo, Michigan) the 260-acre farm has green, rolling terrain with several significant uphill climbs on the cross-country, at least by Midwest standards.
Rutledge Rules the Dressage in the Adequan USEA Gold Cup CIC3* at Richland Park Horse Trials
Driving down the country lane, with soybean fields on either side, when entering the Richland Park Horse Trials in Michigan, the theme of the movie Field of Dreams comes to mind, “If you build it, they will come.”
Gold Cup Fast Facts: 2017 Richland Park Horse Trials
The 2017 Richland Park Horse Trials in Richland, Mich. is the first qualifying event in the 2018 Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series. Competitors who achieve a qualifying score in either the CIC3* or Advanced divisions ...
2017 Final Exam for USEF Licensed Eventing Officials to be Held at Richland Park Horse Trials
Due to an event cancellation, the location of the USEF Licensed Officials Final Examination has been relocated to the Richland Park Horse Trials in Richland, Mich. August 24-27, 2017 and is open to all prospective “r”, “R”, “S” Eventing Judges, Technical Delegates, and Cross-Coun...
Teary-Eyed Finale at Richland Park as Katie Ruppel Accepts Inaugural Philippa Humphreys Award
There wasn’t a dry eye at Richland Park this afternoon as Katie Ruppel accepted the Inaugural Philippa Humphreys Award. Michigan born and raised, Ruppel earned this award as the highest-placed woman and winner of the Advanced division, which was an Adequan USEA Gold Cup Qualifier.
Will Coleman and Tight Lines Triumphant in the Adequan USEA Gold Cup CIC3* at Richland Park
Will Coleman piloted the Conair Syndicate’s Tight Lines (Turgeon x Meridole) to double clear finish over Marc Donovan’s show jumping course to win the Adequan USEA Gold Cup CIC3* division at Richland Park Horse Trials. Only the 9-year-old Thoroughbred’s second go at this level, “Phish” proved him...
