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
Spring and summer are on the horizon. As rider’s calendars begin to fill with horse trial, clinic, and schooling outing dates, organizing teams are busy with preparations to ensure smooth operations and a great experience for participants, horses, and spectators.
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)/US Equestrian has announced the appointment of former USEF Eventing Development Coach Leslie Law to the position of Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager for the Defender U.S. Eventing Team, and Karyn Shuter, who will take on the newly developed role of U.S. Eventing High Performance Advisor. Both Law and Shuter will begin in their respective roles immediately.
Last year was a big one for USEA Young Event Horse program graduate Arden Augustus. He made a successful move-up to Modified with Sharon White in the tack, followed by a smooth transition to Preliminary, then went on to win two CCI2*-S divisions and ended the year with a CCI2*-L win.
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