Tomora Horse Trials

10/18/2025

Did you know that “certain amino acids, such as lysine, threonine and methionine, are significant components of muscle protein and are essential for muscle growth, development and repair. They are considered essential, as horses cannot make them, and they must be supplied through the diet” (1)?

Pretty good to know, right?

Wanna know something else? Feeders Supply and Purina can keep your beloved equine in tip top shape no matter what level or exercise program they are in (we’re big fans of horsey jazzercise ourselves).

We’re so grateful for their supply of gift cards for placings at the Tomora Horse Trials! So no excuse to not check them out!

1 (https://www.purinamills.com/horse-feed/education/detail/how-exercise-affects-nutrient-requirements-of-performance-horses). tgp lves

10/17/2025

Women make up approximately 50.47% of the population and men 49.53%.

According to the Wells Fargo 2025 Impact of Women-Owned Businesses report: women own 14.5 million businesses, representing 39.2% of all businesses, employing 12.9 million people, and generating $3.3 trillion.

Did you know that Happy Horse was founded and is run by a fearless female? Jen Wright has your back with all your tack and equine needs.

Let’s support this awesome locally, female owned business. 💪🏻

10/16/2025

Merriam-Webster defines community as: the people with common interests living in a particular area.

How do we as the Tomora Horse Trials team define community?
We think community is when incredibly kind and generous people step in to help others who are trying to help another community. Circle inside circles intersecting circles? Yeah, it’s as clear as mud for sure.

Let us clear it up. We have 40 stalls on site for the horse trials but we needed more like 100. In come our knights in shining armor at Hutchinson Western and Murdoch’s to supply 54 (!!!!) additional stalls.

When we say we couldn’t do it without Hutchinson Western and Murdoch’s in our community, we really mean it so one more time for those in the back…

WE COULDN’T HOUSE ALL YOUR LOVELY PONIES, HONIES AND HORSES WITHOUT HUTCHINSON WESTERN AND MURDOCH’S!

How can you be part of the community? Support them with all your horse and outdoor needs. They can supply whatever you need so definitely hit them up and be part of this rockin’ community!

10/12/2025

10/09/2025

Is anything cooler than one barn supporting another?!? We don’t think so either!

Have you gotten the youngsters, greenies or newbies to Sunrise’s awesome mini trials? We have and you should also!

Sunrise supports the eventing community by offering low stress, mini trials to the community throughout the year. And let us tell you, as we nurse our horse show hangover, they are rockstars for delivering numerous schooling shows for all to enjoy!

Check them out and their upcoming schedule at https://sunriseequinefoco.com

10/08/2025

Pop quiz:

Per the USEA rulebook, are any single or double jointed cable bits allowed for competition?

Do you know?

If you don’t, do you know who does know? Deeda Randle of Randle Equestrian! How does she know? She has certifications to keep us safe and in compliance. Deeda is a "r" Eventing Technical Delegate AND a "R" Dressage Technical Delegate.

Think her talents stop there? Think again! In addition to being a trainer, she is also a “r" Eventing Judge.

Thank you Deeda for keeping us safe, educating us and for supporting the Tomora Horse Trials by being a sponsor!

10/07/2025

Have you seen Natalie (me!) racing around the arenas to get the footing level and fluffed? Did you notice my awesome tractor? Yep, it’s a John Deere!

My best mower that keeps the property neat and tidy is a John Deere too! Wait until you see my zero point turns - yee haw! 🤠

We depend on our John Deeres and we know our John Deeres depends on the best companies like 21st Century! When my trusty green tractor needs a tune up, 21st Century can provide all of our servicing needs!

21st Century even has both new and used tractors. When you need a new bestie to make your life easier, reach out to 21st Century!

https://21stcenturyequipment.com

10/06/2025

Did you know that mustangs have competed in almot every equestrian discipline? Even the very unhorsey ChatGPT says, “mustangs are intelligent, fast, and quick learners due to their survival in the wild.” One of our awesome sponsors knows 865299536 times more about mustangs than ChatGPT so definitely hit her up with all your mustang training needs!

Know what else is cool? Cayla Stone, owner of Mythos Equestrian, also does training of young horses, sales, ponies, (mustangs obviously) and TBs.

Check out her Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CSTraining17/

09/29/2025

Thank you to all the competitors, volunteers, officials, support staff and spectators that came to the 2025 Tomora Horse Trials! Running a horse trials takes an army of people willing to give 25753526 hours and we are in awe of how many jumped in to help make a hugely successful weekend. From ring stewards to jump judges to jump crew, we thank YOU!

It was an incredible weekend with perfect weather that made many memories and we are excited to see you all in 2026!!

09/28/2025

The competitors’ party was a wonderful evening of new friends, old friends and plenty of hilarious horse stories. Catered by Noodles & Company to provide vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free options. Huge thank you to Weldwerks Brewing Company for providing delicious beer to cool down and quench thirsts after cross country!

Of course our very own, Chocolate the mini had to make an appearance to give pony rides to the kids while parents relaxed.