Jump Start Horse Trials

Jump Start Horse Trials Annually in September at Kentucky Horse Park Jump Start Horse Trials was started in 1990 by Keeneland Pony Club and has grown to 375+ competitors.

Preliminary, Training, Novice, Beginner Novice and Starter Divisions are offered. Riders come from throughout the United States and Canada to compete at this USEA, USEF, and MSEDA sanctioned event. Riders range in age from 10 to 65+.

08/31/2026

ATTN COMPETITORS: We are aware that the HAUL-IN Option has been 'turned off' on the USEA listing - this was a mistake and will be corrected!

We apologize for the inconvenience and will update you once its fixed!

Feel free to try again tomorrow as we anticipate the 'bug' to be fixed before! Thank you for your patience 🙂

Congrats again to photo giveaway winner with Mad Barn Neha Konduru! Enjoy your goodies and good luck the rest of the yea...
10/18/2025

Congrats again to photo giveaway winner with Mad Barn Neha Konduru! Enjoy your goodies and good luck the rest of the year! 🙌🏻

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors: Mad Barn our wonderful Title SponsorRood & Riddle Equine HospitalMcCauley's Fee...
10/03/2025

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors:

Mad Barn our wonderful Title Sponsor

Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital

McCauley's Feeds

Tess Utterback - REMAX Creative Realty Neuman Equine Insurance
Kentucky Equine Research
The Tack Shop of Lexington CWinners Circle Trailer Sales & ServiceeChristie's International Real Estate Bluegrass

Their support was crucial in making this years event such a success! Check them out-

✅Like their FB pages
✅ Shoot them a Thank You!
✅ Use their products or services!

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09/30/2025

Learn more about Mad Barn from a fellow eventer - Caroline Dannemiller from TrueBlue Farm 🐴

09/27/2025

Great day for Cross-Country at this years Mad Barn Jump Start Horse Trials 💪🏼🐴

📸🐴 Calling all JumpStart riders!Mad Barn is bringing some extra fun to the Horse Trials this weekend with a special phot...
09/26/2025

📸🐴 Calling all JumpStart riders!

Mad Barn is bringing some extra fun to the Horse Trials this weekend with a special photo giveaway!

👉 Stop by the designated Mad Barn Equine /Keeneland Pony Club photo area, snap your best shot, and post it on your social media.
👉 Be sure to tag AND to enter!

One lucky rider will win an amazing Mad Barn prize pack that includes:
✨ A Mad Barn saddle pad
✨ A stall guard
✨ And more rider + horse favorites from Mad Barn!

⏰ Don’t wait—photos must be posted before the end of the show on Sunday to be eligible.

Strike a pose, share your smile, and good luck riders! 🎉🐎

🤔🐴 QUESTION OF THE DAY – Presented by Mad Barn 🐴🤔People say eventers must be a little “mad” to take on the ultimate tes...
09/26/2025

🤔🐴 QUESTION OF THE DAY – Presented by Mad Barn 🐴🤔

People say eventers must be a little “mad” to take on the ultimate test of horse and rider — from precision dressage to bold cross-country and careful show jumping. And maybe we are… but that’s what makes this sport so incredible! 💪🔥

So tell us…
👉 What’s the maddest (a.k.a. most daring, bold, or exciting) thing YOU or your horse has done in eventing?

Drop your answers below — we can’t wait to hear your stories! ⬇️

Thank you to our Title Sponsor Mad Barn for fueling horses with the nutrition they need to thrive in and out of the arena. 🐎🌱

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