April 2026 Issue

April 2026 | EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN 31 The Inside Track for Taking on the Stack • Know where each circuit streams. Wellington appears onUSEF Network and ClipMyHorse; Ocala WEC uses ClipMyHorse and WEC Live; Thermal often streams via ShowGroundsLive and ClipMyHorse. • Expect big events tomove or become pay- per-view. Major competitions like Kentucky, Badminton, Burghley, and Pau sometimes shift platforms or place key phases behind standalone paywalls. Check event websites if streams disappear. • Subscribe strategically. Many fans activate services like ClipMyHorse only during championship months. A simple streaming calendar helps avoid paying for unused subscriptions. • Free viewing still exists. Highlights and even full rounds often appear shortly after competitions on FEI YouTube, event channels, and social media. • Use simple tech workarounds. If Smart TV apps aren’t available, stream from a phone or laptop, or connect to your TV with an inexpensive HDMI cable. Your Big Events Streaming Cheat Sheet Jan–Mar Winter Equestrian Festi val USEF Network + ClipMyHorse Jan–Mar WEC Winter Circuit ClipMyHorse + WEC Li ve Portal Jan–Mar Desert Circuit ShowGroundsLi ve + ClipMyHorse Mar 29 US Equestrian Open ESPN+ Apr 8–12 FEI World Cup Finals ClipMyHorse Premium Apr 15–18 NCEA National Championships ESPN+ + USEF Apr 22–26 Kentucky Three-Day Event Event PPV May Badminton Horse Trials H&C+ / Badminton TV Aug 11–23 FEI World Championships Aachen ClipMyHorse + Peacock Sep Burghley Horse Trials Horse & Country+ Oct Pau Fi ve-Star H&C+* The Streaming Stack (A Tiered Guide) Tier: Free Platform: Federation & archive streams Examples: USEF Network (fan account), FEI YouTube, ShowGroundsLive Best For: Watching competitions without subscriptions Tier: Check Your Access Platform: Membership perks Examples: USEF member login, WEC Live Portal Best For: Arena coverage and replays Tier: Low Cost ($4–$14/mo) Platform: Education & replay libraries Examples: Practical Horseman+, Dressage Today+, Horse & Country+, Noelle Floyd Best For: Clinics and training education Tier: Premium ($20+/mo) Platform: Global competition feeds Examples: ClipMyHorse Premium, Equestrian+ Best For: International competition coverage Tier: Event PPV Platform: Championship broadcasts Examples: Kentucky, Badminton, Burghley, Pau Best For: Cross-country day and major finals *H&C+ is a Horse & Country subscription level.