In light of the EHV-1 Outbreak in California, the team at Copper Meadows in Roma, California issued the following statement regarding the cancellation of their Copper Meadows Eventing, LLC H.T. set to run March 18-20:
"It is with sadness that we announce the cancellation of our March 19th event. In light of CDFA recommendations, and recommendations from our veterinary team, we feel this is the best step to keep our equestrian community safe. Thank you to our team for being so flexible in trying to plan this event, and thank you to the riders who have supported us. We will be issuing refunds, however if you'd like to roll your entry forward to our September event please email [email protected]. Stay safe and hug your horse!"
-Lynne Arnold and the Copper Meadows Team
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.
The 2024 USEA Emerging Athletes U21 (EA21) National Camp is just a little over a month away and all over the country, young riders are preparing for their trip to Ocala, Florida, to participate in this year's prestigious week-long academy led by U.S. eventing legend David O'Connor. This year's camp takes place Dec. 31, 2024, through Jan. 4, 2025, and will feature classroom sessions, guest lecturers, and in the saddle work as a group to help strengthen the foundation of each rider selected to participate.