The Spring Bay Horse Trials, held annually at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, is currently seeking entries for its April 11-12 event, which offers competition levels from Starter through Preliminary. This event provides a unique opportunity to ride across the renowned Kentucky CCI5* grass fields, with courses designed by organizer and course designer Mary Fike. The courses are described as suitable for early-season competition, featuring straightforward terrain with appropriate challenges such as water, ditches, and combinations, depending on the level. Entries close on March 24.

In addition to Spring Bay, several major international and U.S. eventing competitions are taking place this weekend, including Military Montelibretti in Italy, Capel Horse & Pony Club CCI and Tamborine Equestrian ODE in Australia, and Ocala Winter II in Florida, Ram Tap National HT in California, and Pine Top Spring HT in Georgia. The article also highlights a training tip from Lucinda Green addressing horse and rider behavior and encourages engagement with local eventing activities.