The current US Equestrian Open of Eventing leaderboard features Phillip Dutton in the lead with 215 points, followed by Canada’s Jessie Phoenix with 185 points. This competition allows riders to accumulate points across multiple qualifying events, with their best six finishes counting towards the standings. Recently, Sharon White made a notable jump into the top ten after winning the CCI4*-S with Jaguars Duende, now sitting sixth with 90 points.
Upcoming qualifiers are scheduled for next month at Aspen Farms and the Maryland International. In addition to local events, major international competitions like the Marbach CCI4-S in Germany and the Belsay International CCI4-S in the UK will be streamed live, featuring familiar commentators from the equestrian community.
In industry news, recent research highlights the effectiveness of sports sponsorship in influencing consumer decisions, particularly within niche audiences like eventers. Additionally, a thought-provoking article discusses the financial challenges of running boarding barns, questioning the industry’s acceptance of operating at a loss for passion. Lastly, entries are now open for the 2025 Maryland International CCI and Horse Trials, promising exciting new features and substantial prize money.
