The Aspen Farms Horse Trials and USEA Area VII Championships in Yelm, Washington, hosted over 300 horse-and-rider pairs from September 12-14, competing across multiple divisions for championship titles and $35,000 in prizes. Tommy Greengard dominated several divisions, winning the Open Intermediate Championship with Balladeer Kilbrickens Lad despite a show jumping rail, and the Open Preliminary Championship aboard MBF Google. Other notable winners included Jordan Linstedt in the Open Training Championship, Hanni Sreenan in the Training Amateur Championship, and Melissa Mohr in the Novice Amateur Championship, with strong performances highlighted by clear rounds and impressive dressage scores.

The event showcased a wide range of talent from juniors to amateurs, with memorable moments such as Susan Harrel winning the Beginner Novice Amateur Championship and the Arion Challenge, and Jenniver Turla’s last-minute climb to victory in the Open Novice Championship. The competition featured challenging courses designed to test skill and partnership, with many riders expressing excitement about their horses’ progress and the supportive community atmosphere. Full results and further coverage are available online and through Aspen Farms’ social media channels.