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Since St. Bride’s Farm bought Baloutinue (Balou du Rouet x Landor S) in 2021, it was clear that Laura Kraut and Baloutinue were destined for greatness. Kraut began her journey with him shortly after his successful series with Adam Prudent in Wellington, Florida.It wasn’t long until this dynamic duo was off on a great stride.

The Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship reached its thrilling conclusion Saturday night in the Rolex Arena at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show. Among thirty top competitors, Victoria Colvin and Dicoblue PS delivered a commanding performance, defending their early lead to capture the championship.

Skylar Wireman (USA) made a statement at the weekend’s $62,500 CSI5 Winning Round*, piloting her 9-year-old Holsteiner gelding Barclino B to a career-first FEI 5* victory. The 15-effort, 1.50m track, designed by Nick Granat, tested 35 riders from 13 nations, but Wireman crossed the finish in a lightning-fast 39.58 seconds, leaving the competition behind by 1.55 seconds.

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.

Kent Farrington started 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.

Championship Saturday at Flintfields Horse Park brought a new milestone to the equitation scene with the debut of the Traverse City Equitation Championships. With unprecedented prize money on the line, two riders—Olivia Sweetnam and Alice Goodwin—rose to the occasion to claim landmark victories.

The American Gold Cup once again found its way into the hands of Kent Farrington (USA), who added a third title to his name after a blazing performance with Greya on the final day of Traverse City Horse Shows.A Course Fit for ChampionsFrom the moment Alan Wade’s track unfolded, Farrington set the bar. First to produce a clear round, he went on to deliver the fastest jump-off time of the day — 34.

Olympic veteran Phillip Dutton (USA) delivered a masterclass in consistency this weekend at Plantation Field International, piloting Possante to victory in the Brooke USA CCI4*-S.Smooth Start and Steady PerformanceThe pair finished on a score of 26.9, picking up just two time penalties on Derek di Grazia’s cross-country track to secure the win.

Taylor Cawley put on a masterclass at the PBIA North American Junior Equitation Championships, rising to the top of a field of 125 riders with her mount, Cheap Trick WM Z.