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Championship Saturday at Flintfields Horse Park introduced something brand new to the equitation calendar: the inaugural Traverse City Equitation Championships. With unprecedented prize money on the line, two riders rose to the occasion—Olivia Sweetnam and Alice Goodwin—each securing landmark victories.

Kent Farrington kicked off the new Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ North American League season exactly where he left off last year—on top. With Greya, the world number one delivered a lightning-fast jump-off round to defend his title in the $340,000 CSI5*-W Grand Prix at Flintfields Horse Park.

The $200,000 ClipMyHorse.TV Hunter Classic Final Returns to HITS Hudson ValleyThe stage is set for one of the most anticipated hunter competitions of the year. Grace, precision, and breathtaking competition will take center stage at the $200,000 ClipMyHorse.TV Hunter Classic Final, held during HITS Hudson Valley VIII, September 3–7, 2025.

The weekend built toward Grand Prix Sunday with a demanding test from course designer Nick Granat in Saturday’s $62,500 CSI5* Winning Round. His 15-effort, 1.50m track challenged 35 riders from 13 nations, but it was Skylar Wireman (USA) who rose to the occasion for her first career FEI 5* triumph.

The grand finalé of the Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship lit up the Rolex Arena on Saturday evening during the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show at the Kentucky Horse Park. Thirty of the nation’s best hunter athletes gathered to contest the prestigious title, each bringing their top form to the two-round competition.

It was a showdown worthy of the spotlight — Roadrunners vs. Helios — with the gold medal hanging in the balance until the very last two riders. Under the weight of the moment, Roberto Teran Tafur and Dez’ Ooktoff delivered when it mattered most, producing a faultless round that sealed the win.

In a thrilling display of skill and speed, Kent Farrington and Greya powered through the $340,000 B&D Builders Grand Prix CSI5* to claim a well-deserved victory. Against a highly competitive field, the pair delivered two flawless rounds, demonstrating exceptional precision and control.

While individual medals marked the perfect finale, the earlier days of the 2025 FEI North American Youth Championships belonged to the teams. Riders from across the continent united by region and nation delivered unforgettable performances in the hunt for gold.

The 2025 Gotham North/FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) concluded in spectacular fashion at Traverse City Horse Shows’ Flintfields Horse Park, as the continent’s top junior and young riders earned their individual medals in both Show Jumping and Dressage.