Coconino Horse Trials

04/20/2026

It’s so cool when I start getting registrations in as soon as it comes out!!! Love the excitement!!! Keep them coming!

04/16/2026

Goals!!!! July 2026 - Western Underground, Inc. Classic 3 Day ~ BN, Novice and Training!!!!

For longtime Coconino organizer Alice Sarno, the USEA Classic Series is more than just a competition...it’s the “icing on the cake” of decades spent growing eventing in the Southwest.

Read more about her story in the comments below ⬇️

04/16/2026

2026 XC Fundraiser Registration is now on website! http://coconinohorsetrials.com/xc-fundraiser/

04/13/2026

Gearing up for Spring competitions!

Finished up with a great group -3 chestnuts and a bay! Thanks to Jon Holling for a great clinic, Deirdre Orcelletto for putting it all together and offering great an educational opportunity for Area X and Frederic Bouland European Training Stables for the use of his great facility! On to our next Area X event Spring Coconino Horse Trials!!!
You are ready! Time to get those entries in!

04/11/2026

04/08/2026

Love that United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is acknowledging our members like this! Noah is a great reflection of our area!

Each of our USEA members has something to share and we are excited to showcase those thoughts, opinions, and celebrations in our Voices of the USEA series. ❤️ Meet this week's featured member Noah Egdin, the USEA Area X Board Secretary!

“I’ve grown up in Arizona, I am a third generation native, and in many ways, the Area X community has shaped me just as much as the horses have. I’ve been eventing here since I was a young teenager, and over the last 4½ years, my horse Vito and I have climbed from Beginner Novice to Training together. He’s a 16‑year‑old Thoroughbred with a huge heart, and every step we’ve taken has been built on patience, trust, and a lot of learning.

My first word was actually ‘horse,’ which probably says everything about where I was headed. I started out as a rodeo kid—roping, running gymkhanas, and competing in ranch classes on a Quarter Horse. Eventing didn’t enter my world until later, but once it did, I knew I’d found the sport that challenged me in all the right ways.

To me, eventing isn’t just about showing up and getting on your horse. It’s about understanding the animal underneath you, the demands of the sport, and the work it takes to produce a true three‑day event horse. I’ve spent countless hours on the ground watching lessons, studying warm‑ups, and learning from riders far more experienced than me. Those moments have been just as important as the time in the saddle.

I’m currently a sophomore at Scottsdale Community College, double‑majoring in Equine Science and Biology. I also work part‑time as a Vet Technician at Pinnacle Peak Animal Hospital. Balancing school, work, and riding isn’t always easy, but every piece of it feeds into the horseman I want to become.

Area X has always felt like a family to me. The people here have supported me through setbacks—mine and my horses’—and have celebrated every milestone along the way. I hope I’ve been able to give that same support back to the younger riders coming up behind me. If I could offer them one piece of advice, it would be this: show up, ask questions, and take every opportunity to learn. Some of the best connections I’ve made in this sport came from simply offering to help or being willing to say ‘yes’ to something that scared me.

My favorite places to compete—Flagstaff, Kentucky Horse Park, and Rebecca Farm—each hold memories of growth, challenge, and the kind of experiences that remind me why I love this sport. Eventing has given me a direction, a community, and a purpose, and I’m grateful every day to be part of Area X.”

We know Area X shares that same love for you, Noah ❤️

If you have a short blurb or perspective to share, please fill out this submission form for consideration: https://www.cognitoforms.com/USEA2/VoicesOfTheUSEA

📸 Tina Fitch Photography photo

04/03/2026

Building the future of eventing, together 🤝

The United States Pony Clubs and USEA are continuing their partnership in 2026 to support education, coaching, and the next generation of riders!

03/25/2026

Countdown to our Western Undergound, Inc. Classic 3 Day T, N, BN July 9-11, 2026!!!!

One Big Thing: Road to the Classic Seminar Series Thinking of competing in a long-format Classic 3-Day this year? Join the Waredaca Eventing Education Foundation in their Road to the Classic Seminar Series. The first webinar in the

03/17/2026

03/15/2026

Time to get that primo volunteer spot!! Sign-ups are LIVE for our March International FEI & H.T. (March 26-29) and as always, our shows cannot happen without our incredible, generous volunteers!

Volunteers receive perks such as Volunteer Incentive Program points from the USEA, vouchers that can be used towards entries at Kellerhouse Presents events or discounts on VIP, food/beverages during shifts and more!

Visit EventingVolunteers to sign up for your shift, receive training if you're unfamiliar with a role and manage your shifts: https://loom.ly/ZFZOa3A

03/09/2026

Don't forget! Our first International Horse Trials closes entries TOMORROW (March 10), so get those entries in before it's too late!

💫 Event Highlights 💫

✅ $99 Starter entry fees
✅ Preferred lodging rates available through our partners, staykentina, Temecula Creek Inn and Ponte Winery
✅ All-new VIP Experience (Friday only) featuring a guided tour of our international cross-country course
✅ Standard VIP offerings also available throughout the weekend

🎟️ More information + entry link and VIP Experience tickets available at kellerhousepresents.com