A notice to all Mill Creek Pony Club Horse Trials competitors: All horses must have a certificate of veterinary inspection (health certificate), even if the horses are in-state.
From the organizer: "This is a change in that in prior years, it was only required for horses traveling from outside the state of Missouri. Due to the confirmation of the single case of EHV-1 in the region, we are requiring ALL horses have current health papers.
In addition, we encourage competitors to follow the suggestions of the KS Department of Agriculture to closely monitor their horses, especially their temperatures, and to contact their veterinarian with any questions about EHV-1."
See the press release regarding the EHV-1 clase in Kansas.
The horses in trainer Joe Davis’ barn at Horseshoe Indianapolis don’t just get standard hay in their nets each day. Throughout the afternoon, Davis or one of his employees opens the HayGain machine that sits at the end of his shed row and pulls out a warm, beautiful-smelling bale of freshly-steamed hay to fill their nets.
Are you following along with the action from home this weekend? Or maybe you're competing at an event and need information fast. Either way, we’ve got you covered! Check out the USEA’s Weekend Quick Links for links to information including the prize list, ride times, live scores, and more for all the events running this weekend.
Last month, readers met VIP Volunteer Rebecca Proetto, who volunteered at the MARS Maryland 5 Star horse inspection. This month, the focus turns to husband and wife Ed and Leanne Barnett who introduced Proetto to the art of running an efficient horse inspection at Maryland. Ed and Leanne undertake a 12-hour drive from their home in Indiana to Maryland just to volunteer at the event.
The USEA is saddened to share the passing of Sara Kozumplik’s five-star partner As You Like It at the age of 34. The gelding died in his sleep at his retirement home at Kozumplik's parents' residence.