March 2026 Issue

March 2026 | EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN 85 East Coast Equestrian 8916 Williams Mill Pond Road, Delmar, Maryland, 21875 (717) 509-9800 E-mail: brooke@eastcoastequestrian.net www.EastCoastEquestrian.net Follow Us Published by KnightWarner Media, LLC Brooke Knight Warner | Publisher, CEO No Horse Hungry Stephanie Shertzer Lawson | Founder Cyndi Martin | Head of Partnerships and Development East Coast Equestrian + No Horse Hungry Suzanne Bush, Lois Symanski, L.A. Berry, Veronica Foley, Alicia Martin, Amy Worden, and more Contributors Rose Webster | Layout/Design Phyllis Hurdleston | Advertising Director Published 10 times a year. Submissions of articles, events and photos are welcome and should be received by the 10th of the month preceding publication. Please call (717) 509-9800 for advertising rates or visit www.eastcoastequestrian.net . We cannot accept copyrighted photos without permission from owner. You must have permission before reprinting anything from East Coast Equestrian. For permission please call (717) 509-9800 or email brooke@eastcoastequestrian.net Randy Bimes DVM Brad Scheuch DVM, DACVS Arlen Wilbers DVM Susie Lutz DVM Jenn Murphy DVM Morgan Wooten DVM Melanie Montague DVM the feed March 2026 The 2026 program recognizes three finalists with travel stipends to attend the AHP Annual Equine Media Conference —an unmatched opportunitytonetworkwitheditors,publishers, and industry leaders—whileonewinnerreceives a cash prize and trophy . Ideal applicants are undergraduate or graduate students with a clear interest in equine media who are building professional portfolios and seeking real-world industry exposure. Applications typically close in late February or early March, with finalists notified in April. Full eligibility details and application guidelines are available at www.americanhorsepubs.org . ### The EQUUS Foundation hasappointed Karin Bump , PhD, as its newChief OperatingOfficer, effective January 8, 2026, strengthening leader- ship at the nation’s only accrediting body dedi- cated exclusively to equine welfare. Dr. Bump brings more than 30 years of experience across equine education, nonprofit leadership, and public service, and will oversee daily operations whileadvancingkeyinitiativesincluding Equine Transition Services , Equine Assisted Ser- vices , grant distribution, and the Guardian Seal of Transparency . Her appointment supports the foundation’s mission to protect horses fromneglect andperil through a national network of more than 120 validated charities. More e at www.equusfoundation.org ### The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Associ- ation has announced that Anne Brzezicki will be inducted into the IHSA Hall of Fame , recognizing her lasting contributions to colle- giate equestrian sport and athlete development. Brzezicki is widely creditedwith shapingmod- ern IHSA competition and mentorship models through decades of leadership, coaching, and program development. The induction ceremo- ny will take place during the IHSA National Championship , May 1–3, at Tryon Interna- tional Equestrian Center . Additional details are available at www.ihsainc.com . ### The Keeneland January 2026 Horses of All Ages Sale delivered its strongest performance since 2008, posting a $53.6 million gross—up 52% year over year—despite running one fewer day and selling fewer horses. The surge was driven by a powerful middlemarket and intense demand for quality broodmares and young stock, highlighted by the top five sales: Tiffany Case (Hip 465) at $3.2 million to Whisper Hill Farm ; Simply in Front at $2 million to Greenwell Thoroughbreds ; a Gun Runner colt (Hip 114) at $800,000; a Nyquist colt (Hip 966) at $525,000; and Orinoco River (Hip 863) at $500,000. Keeneland officials cited a global “flight to quality” as buyers paid premiums for proven pedigree. Keeneland’s Spring Meet runs April 3–24, 2026, followed immediately by the April Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale on Friday, April 24, with entries due April 1. www.keeneland.com . ### The Jockey Club’s new Thoroughbred In- centive Program (T.I.P.) USEA Leader- board Awards were introduced for the 2025 eventing season spotlighting Thoroughbreds excelling in as eventers after racing. Qualifying thoroughbreds earn points at USEA-recognized competitions throughout the year, and the top point-earners at each level are named winners. 2025 winners include: Singing in the Wind (Starter, ridden by Donna Struke), Our Golden Chance (Beginner Novice, Liana Theroux), Sexy Black Dress (Novice, Mary McKeon), Xkuz (Training, Julie Wolfert), Ameristan (Modified Tessa Geven), Diamond Dog (Preliminary, Jesslyn Woodall), Chapter Two (Intermediate, Rebecca Roth), and Artist (Advanced, Monica Spencer). ### A New Neighbor: One of the nation’s most premier and historic equestrian events, the National Horse Show , is moving to Tryon. MostrecentlybasedinLexingtonattheKentucky Horse Park’s AlltechArena, the prestigious com- petitionnowbegins the next chapter of itsmore than 140-year history at Tryon International Equestrian Center — a venue known for its world-classfacilities,extensiveon-siteamenities, andprovenrecordofhostingmajornationaland international events. Foundedin1883,theshowwasheldinNewYork City through 2002 before relocating to Florida, thenKentucky. Its latestmove toTryon remains pending USEF approval. Continued from page 76