The C Square Farm / Excel Star Sporthorses Adult Amateur Scholarship honors adult amateur eventers who balance careers, families, and horses with dedication and resilience. For 2026, the scholarship awarded two riders, Amanda Gantz and Elizabeth Espinosa, providing them with board, lessons, housing, and coaching at competitions to support their eventing goals. Amanda, who overcame breast cancer and personal losses, has made significant progress with her Connemara gelding, Pint, aiming to honor her late mother through her 2026 season. Elizabeth, an Area II eventer, works to rebuild confidence and advance with her leased Oldenburg, Benediction, after a challenging year of injuries.

This scholarship highlights the grit and perseverance of adult amateurs who often go unnoticed in the sport. By offering crucial resources and expert coaching from 5* rider Courtney Cooper, the program helps these riders stretch their time, funds, and energy to pursue their passion for eventing. The article also briefly notes upcoming US events and shares additional training tips and community moments, emphasizing the supportive and ongoing nature of the eventing world.