Upcoming Events & Show Schedule
World Equestrian Center Winter Classic 3
We’re heading to the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio for Winter Classic Week 3 — a regular stop in our show schedule and an excellent venue for horses and riders to continue developing in a top-class indoor environment.
Accommodations: On-site cabins and mobile homes available, plus nearby hotel options including the Holiday Inn in Wilmington.
Planning: Riders planning to attend must complete the shared Google Doc sign-up at least 21 days in advance so we can finalize entries and logistics.
We look forward to another fun and successful week of competition with our team!
World Equestrian Center Christmas in the Midwest
WEC Christmas in the Midwest — Wilmington, OH
We’re heading back to World Equestrian Center — Wilmington for their festive Christmas in the Midwest show. Heated indoor arenas, great footing, and a fun holiday atmosphere make this a perfect way to wrap up our competition season.
Accommodations: On-site cabins & mobile homes, plus the Wilmington Holiday Inn.
Planning: Riders must sign up on our shared Google Doc 21+ days prior.
Barn Warming & Friendsgiving Celebration
Join us as we celebrate our new home with a warm and festive Friendsgiving & Barn Warming Party at Speak Kindly! Enjoy food, raffles, meet-and-greet with our horses, family-friendly activities, and community fun as we officially welcome everyone into our new space. All are welcome — come share in the gratitude, excitement, and joy of this next chapter with us!
Training with Jan Symons
We are thrilled to welcome renowned Belgian trainer and horseman Jan Symons back to Speak Kindly for a focused training session with our program horses and riders. Jan’s holistic, biomechanics-based approach blends dressage and jumping to develop harmony, balance, and true partnership.
Auditors Welcome
Come watch, learn, and experience Jan’s thoughtful and effective training style.
Participation
Riding spots are reserved for in-program horses and riders. If availability opens, we will offer limited spaces to outside participants — stay tuned for updates.
Dunham Woods Show
Dunham Woods Riding Club presents the 90th annual Dunham Woods Horse Show. Offering several fun medals, classes and derbies!!
HITS Summertime II & III
HITS Chicago returns to Lamplight Equestrian Center in 2025 with 13 weeks of USEF-Rated Series running May through September. Class offerings for all levels of horses and riders, coupled with one of the country's most beautiful equestrian facilities, provides a recipe for a summer equestrians won't want to miss! (hitsshows.com)
Junior Hunter Finals
Junior Hunter Finals @ the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky
Traverse City Summer II & III Markel Zone & Platinum Jumper Championships
Traverse City Summer II & III - Markel USHJA Jumper Team Championships & Platinum Jumper Championships