Bouckaert Farm

09/24/2026

Entries are open for the Bouckaert International Horse Trials, October 23–25, 2026!

Join us at Bouckaert Farm in Fairburn, Georgia, for a weekend of international eventing—and the launch of our dedicated U25 divisions at CCI1*-S, CCI2*-S and CCI3*-S.

A chance to compete alongside your peers, build FEI experience and take your next step. We look forward to welcoming you to Chatt Hills this October!

Enter here: https://evententries.com/ ==

Photo: Liz Crawley Photography

09/12/2026

𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝟮𝟱 𝗙𝗘𝗜 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Bouckaert Farm at Chattahoochee Hills is pleased to announce the introduction of 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝟮𝟱 𝗙𝗘𝗜 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, beginning with the 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟯–𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀.

The October International will offer dedicated 𝗖𝗖𝗜𝟭*-𝗦 𝗨𝟮𝟱, 𝗖𝗖𝗜𝟮*-𝗦 𝗨𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗖𝗜𝟯*-𝗦 𝗨𝟮𝟱 divisions, alongside the regular FEI divisions and National Horse Trials from Beginner Novice through Advanced.

The initiative is part of a longer-term commitment to creating consistent competition opportunities for developing athletes. In 2027, Bouckaert plans to offer dedicated U25 divisions at 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 — 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟰–𝟳, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟵–𝟮𝟯 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭–𝟮𝟰.

The goal is to give developing athletes more opportunities to compete against their peers, gain international experience and continue progressing through the U.S. eventing development pathway.

𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟯–𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟲.

👉 Enter here: https://evententries.com/ ==

More information about Bouckaert’s 2027 U25 programming will be announced in the coming months.

09/12/2026

We need two more volunteers today. Come by the office if you can help or text 859 489 8141.
Thank you!

08/21/2026

That’s a wrap on Day 1 at the Bouckaert Farm International Horse Trials!

Friday saw **Dressage and Show Jumping** for our CCI4*-S, CCI3*-S, CCI2*-S, CCI1*-S, Advanced, Open Intermediate and Open Preliminary divisions.

🇨🇦 **Katie Malensek and Valeska produced the best dressage score of the day — an outstanding 24.2 in the CCI2*-S!** They followed it up with a clear Show Jumping round to remain on 24.2 and lead their division heading into Cross Country.

CCI4*-S – Top 3

1. Kim Severson & *Cooley Corraghy Diamond* — 30.1
2. Alexandra Knowles & *LS Crown Royal* — 31.7
3. Alexandra Knowles & *MBF Starburst* — 34.0

CCI3*-S – Top 3

1. Alexandra Knowles & *Tip Top Quality* — 32.0
2. Ariel Grald & *Adagio’s Nobility* — 32.6
3. Woods Baughman & *Cormac 7* — 32.8

CCI2*-S – Top 3

1. Katie Malensek & *Valeska* — 24.2
2. Michelle Mercier & *Shirsheen Fun For All* — 28.5
3. Katie Malensek & *Civento* — 28.9

CCI1*-S – Top 3

1. Alexandra Knowles & *V. Charleston X* — 27.9
2. Sallie Johnson & *Omar* — 33.6
3. Katia Martynuk & *Adiesta Moon* — 39.4

Advanced – Top 3

1. Dan Kreitl & *My Kindness T* — 33.5
2. Julia Fanello & *FE Quickly* — 44.8
3. Ariel Grald & *Diara* — 46.8

Open Intermediate – Top 3

1. Kelly Prather & *Wineport Stephanie* — 28.8
2. Dan Kreitl & *Hello King WD Z* — 32.9
3. Leila Saxe & *FE Ducatti* — 35.4

Open Preliminary – Top 3

1. Michael Pollard & *Kronberg* — 29.7
2. Lara Roberts & *Fernhill Show Biz* — 30.8
3. Lucia Strini & *Excel Cool Quality* — 31.6

Tomorrow our FEI competitors and upper-level National divisions head out on **Cross Country!**

Congratulations to all of today’s competitors, and a huge thank you to our officials, volunteers and everyone who helped make Day 1 happen.

08/21/2026

WELCOME TO DAY 1!

It’s competition day at the Bouckaert Farm International Horse Trials!

We’re excited to welcome riders, coaches, owners, families, volunteers and spectators to Bouckaert Farm for a great weekend of International and National Eventing.

Today we get underway with Dressage and Show Jumping, including our FEI competitors taking to the rings for the first day of international competition.

Whether you’re riding, supporting someone ringside, volunteering or coming out to watch — welcome! We’re glad you’re here.

Friday, August 21
Dressage begins at 8:00 a.m.
Show Jumping begins at 12:00 p.m.

Come out and enjoy a day of great horses, great riders and Eventing at Bouckaert Farm!

COMPETITORS: For show announcements, schedule updates, weather information and important communications throughout the weekend, please join the Official Competitors’ WhatsApp Group:

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Good luck to everyone competing today — and welcome to Day 1!

08/14/2026

Help Needed – Bouckaert International Horse Trials (FEI)
Friday August 21 - Sunday August 23

It takes an incredible team of volunteers to run an FEI International Horse Trials—and we'd love to have you join us!

👉 Contact Us Here :
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Whether you're part of a Pony Club, riding stable, sports team, community group, or simply looking to be part of an exciting weekend, there's a place for you on our team.

Help us help you! We're happy to work with individuals and groups with schooling vouchers, Club and team fundraising opportunities, just let us know what you need!

As a bonus, all are invited to our Friday Night Volunteer Dinner at Bouckaert Farm!

📅 August 21–23, 2026
📍 Bouckaert Farm

Whether you can spare a day or the entire weekend, your help makes a real difference.

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Please share this post with your friends, barn, Pony Club, or anyone who would enjoy being part of an amazing weekend of horses and sport. We can't do it without you! ❤️🐴

06/30/2026

What a great weekend and great photographs by Liz Crawley

06/29/2026

⏰ Last Chance to Register – Clinics at Bouckaert Farm!

Join us at Bouckaert Farm with two outstanding educational opportunities!

🐴 Dressage Ride-a-Test with Leslie O'Neal Olsen

Ride your dressage test in front of Leslie O'Neal Olsen, an FEI Dressage Judge, then receive immediate feedback and coaching before riding portions of your test again. It's an excellent opportunity to improve your test riding, gain valuable insight from an experienced judge, and build confidence before next weekend's competition.

🏇 3-Phase Eventing Clinic with Nanci Lindroth

The clinic includes:
• Dressage & Flatwork
• Stadium Jumping
• Cross-Country

Nanci is a Grand Prix dressage rider and former judge who represented the United States on two Eventing Teams, earning Team Gold at the Pan American Games and competing at the World Championships. She is a highly respected instructor known for helping riders of all levels improve their flatwork, jumping, confidence, and overall performance.

Whether you're preparing for Summer Series #2, looking to fine-tune your dressage test, or wanting to develop your eventing skills, this is a great opportunity to learn from two exceptional horsewomen.

⏰ Registration closes today!

👉 Register here:
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We can't wait to spend the week with everyone at Bouckaert Farm and kick off another fantastic weekend of eventing during Summer Series #2!

Welcome to Bouckaert Summer Training Camp: Eventing Edition! Join us June 29 – July 2, 2026 for four days of riding, learning, and summer fun at Bouckaert Farm. JOIN the Summer Camp Week Group Chat for more FUN: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KMZxdWxH6vi997lgs3gHEJ?mode=gi_t ***Please complete 1 Form f...

06/29/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Our June 27–28 Division Champions! 🏆

What an incredible way to kick off the 2026 Bouckaert Farm Summer Horse Trials Summer Series! Congratulations to all of our division champions during our first Summer Series event.

🥇 Open Intermediate
Alyssa Phillips & Rockett 19 — 27.9

🥇 Open Preliminary
Shelby Bradley & Commando D' Osthuy — 38.5

🥇 Preliminary Rider
Lara Roberts & Fernhill Show Biz — 35.3

🥇 Modified Rider
Kelly Leihy & Indymoodforlovin — 35.1

🥇 Open Modified
Jasmine Hobart & Freedom Seven — 29.0

🥇 Junior Training Rider
Kaylee Krablin & Billy Ambitious — 42.3

🥇 Open Training
Alyssa Phillips & Nadal — 33.0

🥇 Senior Training Rider
Addie Miller & Fernhill Leroy Brown — 30.3

🥇 Junior Novice Rider
Kamran Fatehdin & Fernhill São Miguel — 29.3

🥇 Novice Horse
Julie Richards & Fernhill Capital-K Z — 28.0

🥇 Open Novice
Alexandra du Celliee Muller & Contraband RC — 27.6

🥇 Senior Novice Rider
George Barker & Baltic Mahogany — 29.1

🥇 Junior Beginner Novice Rider A
Olivia Wahleithner & Sunspear — 38.5

🥇 Junior Beginner Novice Rider B
Lynleigh Copelan & Hermione Granger — 25.7

🥇 Open Beginner Novice
Chelsey Sawtell & Obrigada de Reve — 28.8

🥇 Senior Beginner Novice Rider
Mary Carol Harsch & O'Connor — 27.3

🥇 Starter A
Sarah Jackson & WHF Wangari (Maggie) — 34.4

🥇 Starter B
Amanda Merritt & The Man in Black — 24.7

Congratulations to all of our competitors on a fantastic weekend of eventing, and thank you to our officials, volunteers, sponsors, coaches, owners, families, and spectators for helping make the first event of the 2026 Summer Series a tremendous success.

🇺🇸 We're back next weekend! Join us July 4–5 for the second event of the Bouckaert Farm Summer Horse Trials Series. We look forward to another outstanding weekend of competition.

📸 Be sure to tag your friends and share your favorite photos from the weekend!

06/28/2026

🏅 Best Dressage Scores of the Show! 🏅

Congratulations to our top three dressage performances from today’s Bouckaert Horse Trials!

🥇 22.9 – Lara Roberts & Fernhill Show Biz
Preliminary Rider

Congratulations to Fernhill Show Biz on winning his new leather halter for best score of the day!

🥈 23.6 – Alexandra du Celliee Muller & Contraband RC
Open Novice

🥉 24.7 – Amanda Merritt & The Man in Black
Starter B

What an incredible display of harmony, accuracy, and beautiful riding. Congratulations to these horse-and-rider combinations on setting the standard in the dressage arena!

👏 Be sure to cheer on all of our competitors as they head into the XC phase!