THURSDAY DRESSAGE WATCH PARTY THREAD  💫

The Kentucky 3-Day Event is officially underway! 

Boyd Martin enters the ring today with Fedarman B at 1:38 PM ET / 10:38 AM PT, and you can watch live on USEF Network or CMH. 

We’ll be here swooning over extended trots and pretending we know how coefficients work. Join us!

The best weekend of the year is here!

The Defender Kentucky 3-Day Event kicks off tomorrow, and we’re hosting a watch party all weekend to cheer on NF+ instructor Boyd Martin, who has three horses entered in the CCI5*-L this year: Fedarman B, Luke 140, and Commando 3.

How to join in:

📺 Every phase will be livestreamed on USEF Network and ClipMyHorse.TV. (You can stream for free on USEF with a fan membership.)

📹 ESPN 3 will also be airing highlights from the event each evening. 

🗣️ Join our daily watch party threads here in the NF+ forum to chat about the competition together!

Boyd’s ride times:

📅 Thursday, April 24 - Dressage

• 1:38 PM ET / 10:38 AM PT –  Fedarman B

📅 Friday, April 25 - Dressage

• 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT – Luke 140

• 3:34 PM ET / 12:34 PM PT – Commando 3

📅 Saturday, April 26 - Cross Country

• 1:34 PM ET / 10:34 AM PT – Fedarman B

• 2:42 PM ET / 11:42 AM PT – Luke 140

• 3:50 PM ET / 12:50 PM PT – Commando 3

📅 Sunday, April 27 - Show Jumping

• 2:15 PM ET / 11:15 AM PT – Show jumping to start, entries ride in reverse order of placing

And if pure show jumping is more your speed, the Kentucky International CSI5* takes place at 6:30 PM ET on Saturday and will be streamed on USEF Network. (Sorry, CMH folks!)

Entires include McLain Ward, Kent Farrington, Margie Goldstein-Engle, Richard Spooner, Tiffany Foster, Jessica Springsteen, Lillie Keenan, Laura Kraut, Ashlee Bond, Shane Sweetnam, Conor Swail,  Aaron Vale, Daniel Coyle, Darragh Kenny, and Mark, Daniel & Ilan Bluman... 🤯

See you here in the NF+ community this weekend — and good luck, Boyd!

Submit your riding videos & join us tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22nd at 2 pm ET / 11 am PT for a "Review My Ride" virtual clinic with Josh Nichol! 

Don’t worry about creating a long video — just 2-5 minutes of your ride is all Josh needs to give you real-time feedback. This is a safe, supportive space where you’ll get actionable advice and learn exactly how to connect with your horse on a deeper level.

Whether you’re working on groundwork, riding under saddle in any discipline, or dealing with specific behavioral challenges, Josh’s horse-first approach will help you better understand what your horse is feeling and how to communicate more effectively.

Submit your video and register to join us live!

P.S. Can’t submit a video? No worries! Join live to watch Josh’s feedback and gain valuable insights. And if you can't make it live, the full replay will be available on NF+. See you there!

Your mindset in the saddle matters just as much as your mechanics. That’s why we’re inviting you to spend five days with Sport & Performance Psychologist (and fellow equestrian!) Dr. Darby Bonomi for a simple but powerful audio challenge.

Each day, you’ll get a quick, 5-minute audio lesson from Dr. Darby on topics like:

– Setting strong intentions before you ride

– What to do when you’re feeling overwhelmed or burned out

– How to bounce back after a tough ride

– Handling pressure in a way that works for you

Whether you’re competing or just trying to feel more grounded and confident at the barn, this challenge is for you.

Pop in your headphones, hit play, and give yourself five mindful minutes a day.

Join us on April 8 for a special NF+ Office Hours with Tik Maynard! 

In this live webinar, he’ll be breaking down his win at Road to the Horse 2025 and answering your questions on anything from groundwork to competition prep to equine psychology.

This webinar is free and open to all, not just NF+ members!  Plus, if you commented in our RTTH watch party threads in the NF+ forums, we'll be announcing the winner of the private 30-min Office Hours with Tik.

The webinar takes place Tuesday, April 8 at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET, and a replay will be made available on NF+. Save your spot here, and drop any questions you have for Tik in the comments!

William Fox-Pitt, a living legend in the sport of eventing, joins us this week for a wide-ranging conversation on resilience, recovery, and a life spent chasing something deeper than ribbons.

From his childhood on horseback to his first five-star win at just 25, the horses who shaped his iconic career, and the fall that nearly ended it — William reflects on the highs and lows of a lifetime in the saddle, and shares what he’s come to believe really matters in the end.

🎧 Listen now on NF+, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube!

We are so excited that our very own Tik Maynard has won Road to the Horse for the second year in a row! Thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend — whether you were hanging out in the NF+ watch party threads or stopped by the booth in Lexington, it was so fun to cheer Tik on with all of you.

And good news: we’re extending your chance to win a private 30-minute Office Hours session with Tik! Everyone who comments here in RTTH forum between now and April 7 will be automatically entered. We’ll pick a winner during our April 8 webinar with Tik on NF+!