Calvin, 1998-2015
The USEA is very sad to share that Calvin, owned and ridden by Holly Severijn of Woodinville, Wash., was euthanized at Aspen Farm Horse Trials this afternoon. Holly and Calvin were competing in the Training Rider division and were on cross-country when Calvin fell at Fence 12, a log jump out of the water. He got to his feet but it was evident that there was trauma to the shoulder area and the vet team led by Dr. Karen Nyrop advised euthanasia.
Calvin was a 17-year-old Thoroughbred gelding by Pioneering and out of Te Awa. The USEA sends its deepest condolences to Holly and all of Calvin’s connections.
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