The Event at Archer Farms is offering two grants in 2026 to support eventers in USEA Area IX, aiming to foster growth and excellence within the community. Open to both professionals and amateurs, the grants include one award of $2,000 and another of $1,000. Applicants must be active USEA members in Area IX and provide an overview of their eventing experience, contributions to the sport, and plans for using the funds to advance their goals and promote the Event at Archer and Area IX. Applications are due by May 5, 2026, with winners announced at the Spring Event at Archer’s Competitor Party on May 30.
Additionally, several notable eventing competitions are taking place this weekend, including the Randlab Matamata Horse Trials CCI4*-S in New Zealand and multiple U.S. events such as the $100,000 LiftMaster Grand Prix Eventing Showcase in South Carolina, Rocking Horse Winter III HT in Florida, Twin Rivers Winter HT in California, and Sporting Days Farm March HT II in South Carolina. The article also highlights a training tip on horse confidence from Noelle Floyd and shares a lighthearted moment from a recent event featuring horse Figaro Des Premices.
