Oct 18, 2023

All Horses Will Move Forward Following First Horse Inspection at Maryland 5 Star

By Meagan DeLisle - USEA Staff
Hannah Sue Hollberg and Capitol H I M. USEA/Meagan DeLisle photo

The first five-star horse inspection was relatively drama-free as all 26 horse and rider pairs were ultimately accepted. Marnie Kelly's 16-year-old Thoroughbred gelding Campground (Forest Camp x Kneel), presented by rider Erin Kanara, was initially sent to the hold box, but accepted upon representation.

Liz Halliday and Tamie Smith served as the honorary judges of the contest for Best Dressed this year. After a thorough inspection, the two riders chose Oliver Townend (GBR) and Monica Spencer (NZL) as this year's recipients.

Five-star dressage is spread across two days with Ireland's Austin O'Connor and The Salty Syndicate's 14-year-old British Sport Horse gelding Colorado Blue (Jaguar Mail x Rock Me Baby) as the pathfinders at 2:00 p.m. EST tomorrow.


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Dec 08, 2023 Convention

If You’re Not Winning, You’re Learning: 2023 Pan Am Games Team Revisits Santiago

United States Eventing Association (USEA) members at the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention were in for a treat on Friday as the U.S. Eventing Team was on hand to discuss their accomplishments this year at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.

Dec 08, 2023 Convention

‘Test the Best Without Hurting the Rest:’ Barnard and Donovan Lead Show Jumping Seminar at USEA Annual Meeting & Convention

“Test the best without hurting the rest,” said show jumping course designer Chris Barnard as he and fellow designer Marc Donovan led a lively discussion for nearly 50 participants at the Show Jumping Seminar on the first day of the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention.

Dec 07, 2023 Convention

USEA Board of Governors Meet for the First Time During 2023 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention

This afternoon, USEA President Louise “Lou” Leslie welcomed U.S. Eventing Association (USEA) Board of Governors members, USEA staff, and USEA Annual Meeting & Convention attendees to the first of two Board meetings which will take place during this year’s Convention in St. Louis, Missouri, with the teaser that 2024 is going to be full of initiatives for more opportunities to access the eventing experience, some of which attendees might get first wind of during this year’s gathering. The 2023 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention takes place Dec. 7-10 at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel.

Dec 06, 2023 Convention

Fast Facts: 2023 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention

Welcome to the Show Me state and to Area IV USEA members! The 2023 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention kicks of tomorrow and features four full days of educational seminars, committee meetings, and social gatherings all with one aim—to bring the eventing community together to continue to improve upon and celebrate the sport that we all love. This year’s Convention takes place in St. Louis, Missouri, at the Marriott St. Louis Grand in downtown St. Louis from Dec. 7-10, and we have rounded up everything you need to know to make the most of your time in the heartland.

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