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Jul 22, 2012
Adequan/FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships Second Veterinary Inspection
Competitors at the Adequan/FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships were up bright and early this morning for the final veterinary inspection. Horses and riders arrived at the jog lanes behind the Kentucky Horse Park steeplechase barn at 7:00, groomed and dressed in their best.
The jog started with the CH-J*. The first horse sent to the holding box for further inspection after the jog was Charlotte Evans’s 15 year-old New Zealand Thoroughbred mare, Mail Order Bride. Mail Order Bride was spun after her initial jog, and was re-jogged. The mare cantered a couple strides coming down the lane, and was not accepted to move on to stadium. The next horse to show a soundness issue was Nicole Doolittle’s10 year-old Warmblood mare, Utopia III. Utopia was sent to the holding box, and Nicole withdrew her from the event. In addition to the two horses withdrawn in the jog, Coleen Shaughnessy withdrew her 9 year-old Hanoverian gelding, Wynthrop.
The CH-Y** jog followed the CCI*. Luckily, all of the horses in the 2 star trotted up sound. The Young Rider Championships will commence and winners will be determined after the show jumping phase today.
May 14, 2025
Eventing News
USEF Announces Combinations for 2025 U.S. Eventing European Development Tour
The U.S. Equestrian Federation has announced the athlete-and-horse combinations selected for the 2025 U.S. Eventing European Development Tour, including those selected to represent the Defender U.S. Eventing Team in the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Bicton CCIO4*-NC-S, held at Bicton Arena in Devon, England from May 22-25.
May 14, 2025
AEC
Get to Know Galway Downs Ahead of the 2025 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds
The countdown to the 2025 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds (AEC) is on, and we thought there was no better way to start getting excited than by getting to know this year’s venue a little bit better! For the first time ever, the AEC is heading off to Temecula, California, and will be hosted by Galway Downs! Here are a few fun facts about this stunning venue that hosts eventing, show jumping, dressage, and so much more.
May 13, 2025
Eventing News
In Memoriam: Dr. J. Allen Leslie DVM (1941-2025)
The USEA is saddened to share the passing of Dr. J. Allen Leslie DVM, a distinguished veterinarian, who died peacefully on April 3 surrounded by family and loved ones at his farm in Christiana, Pennsylvania. He was 84.
May 13, 2025
Education
Effective Communication with Horse Show Organizers: Best Practices for Riders
Effective communication between riders and horse show organizers is crucial for a smooth and successful competition experience. Clear, polite, and well-organized communication not only ensures that your requests are properly handled; but also helps maintain a positive relationship with organizers and helps the longevity of the sport.
