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The summer show season is getting underway with several exciting events slated for June and July. Continue reading to find out where you can watch top show jumping, hunter, equitation, dressage, and eventing competitions during the next two months.

Longines Luhmühlen Horse Trials

June 14-18, 2023 – Watch the world’s best eventing riders take on all three phases of competition from start to finish at the Longines Luhmühlen Horse Trials in Luhmühlen, Germany. This event is one of seven CCI5*-L tracks in the world and includes CCI4*-S divisions as well.

Where to watch: Horse & Country

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Summer Series II CSI3*

June 13-18, 2023 – Don’t miss out on top hunter, jumper, and equitation competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala in Ocala, FL. The event will also host exciting three-star classes with the $150,000 IDA Development Grand Prix taking place under the lights on Saturday night, June 17.

Where to watch: ClipMyHorse.TV

Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) Paris

June 23-25, 2023 – LGCT Paris is set against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The show will include two-star, five-star, and Global Champions League show jumping competition. The Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris will be the highlight event, taking place on Saturday, June 24.

Where to watch: GCTV

CHIO Aachen

June 23-July 2, 2023 – CHIO Aachen is a favorite international event held each summer in Aachen, Germany. Spectators can enjoy the best of the best in show jumping, dressage, eventing, vaulting, and driving. Highlight events include the Mercedes-Benz Nations’ Cup on Thursday, June 29, and the Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen on Sunday, July 2.

Where to watch: ClipMyHorse.TV

Adequan®/US Equestrian (USEF) Junior Hunter National Championship – East

June 27- July 1 – The Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship showcases the best junior hunters in the nation. Watch the top junior hunter riders go head-to-head for coveted titles. The event is held at Traverse City Horse Shows in Williamsburg, MI.

Where to watch: USEF Network

Lake Placid Horse Shows

June 27-July 2, and July 4-9, 2023 – Lake Placid Horse Shows hosts two exciting weeks of hunter, jumper, and equitation competition in Lake Placid, NY. Enjoy top competition on the grand prix field including the $75,000 Great American Insurance Group Grand Prix on Sunday, July 2, the $75,000 Richard M. Feldman Grand Prix on July 8, and the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby on July 9.

Where to watch: USEF Network

The Equestrian Summer Cup, Moerzeke

July 20-23, 2023 – The Equestrian Summer Cup, Moerzeke is held in Moerzeke, Belgium, at the beautiful facility of Sea Coast Stables. The event features three-star competition on a grass field.

Where to watch: Horse & Country

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Horse moms are there for early morning horse shows, good rides, bad rides, and everything in between, which is why they deserve a special Mother’s Day. Plan a perfect horse-themed Mother’s Day this year with some of the suggestions below.

Go for a Trail Ride

A Mother’s Day trail ride is a great way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather. Horse moms look forward to relaxing during this holiday, so a trail ride is a perfect activity. It’s also always nice for both horses and riders to get out of the arena. You can even invite a group of your barn’s horse moms to go out on the trail together.

Plan a Picnic at the Barn

Treat your horse mom to a special lunch at the barn. Pick a quiet spot around the barn and pack a few of her favorite foods so she can enjoy a great meal surrounded by horses. You can either make the food yourself, or order from her favorite close-by restaurant. Or go big and organize a potluck lunch for all the horse moms and your barn featuring easy-to-serve food and of course a cake!

Go to a Tack Shop

Equestrians love spending hours at a tack shop browsing through all of the clothes and equipment. Since buying a gift for horse moms can be a difficult task, take her to your local tack shop for a mini shopping spree and let her choose a present.

Stage a Photography Session

Plan a photography session with your mom and her favorite horse. Even if you do not have professional camera equipment, iPhones can take great photos with proper editing. All you have to do is give her horse a bath, pick a spot with a nice background, and start taking photos. This can be a fun way to celebrate your mom, and if you print the photos and put them in a frame it also makes a great keepsake gift.

Relax and Watch a Fun Class

There are several horse shows taking place on Mother’s Day that could be fun to attend if you are close by. Relaxing and watching some of the bigger classes on the weekend is always an enjoyable and exciting way to spend the day. If you are not near any horse shows, there are a few live streams covering big events around the world. There are also several horse shows that are on demand, so you can watch a past event together as well. Whip up some yummy snacks and beverages and spend the day watching your favorite discipline.

Click Here for a List of May Live Streams.

Make a Day of It

Go above and beyond this year for Mother’s Day by planning an entire day filled with several of these equestrian-related activities that she is guaranteed to love.