Eventer and USEA Member Zoe Di Giovanni Passes Away
It is with deep sadness that the USEA reports that 23-year-old eventer and USEA member, Zoe Di Giovanni, passed away yesterday evening while riding. Di Giovanni lived in Southern Pines, N.C. and was known as a brilliantly happy, always-smiling young woman. The loss of this young girl is absolutely devastating, and the USEA would like to extend its sincerest condolences to her mother, Maria, and the rest of her friends and family.
Zoe's memorial service will be on Thursday at 1pm at the Moore County Hunter Trial Fields in Southern Pines. Those that can attend on horseback are encouraged to do so.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to:
"Zoe DiGiovanni Memorial Fund"
c/o VANTAGE SOUTH BANK
185 Morganton Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
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