FRIDAY DRESSAGE WATCH PARTY THREAD 💃

Day 2 of dressage is here, and Boyd’s got a double feature: Luke 140 at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT and Commando 3 at 3:34 PM ET / 12:34 PM PT.

Yesterday's results are posted, and you can tune in live to catch today's action. (Extended NF+ universe fun fact: Tik Maynard's better half, Sinead Halpin Maynard, is commentating the 4* and 5* livestream.)

Then come back here to chat with us about what’s going down in the sandbox! 🩰 

PS — Tik is on his way to KY as we speak and will be taking over the NF Instagram stories to give us a behind the scenes look at his weekend!

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.