Are you heading to the Maryland 5 Star and hoping to spice up your riding wardrobe for the fall and winter? Swing by the USEA Booth (Booth 29/30) located in the in-field by the main arena right next to the Maryland 5 Star merchandise booth. You can shop all of the latest and greatest USEA swag on October 14-17 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.
We've stocked up on fall favorites such as long-sleeve riding shirts, jackets, hoodies, and more! Plus grab an adorable USEA knitted hat or our go-to baseball caps. Want to see a preview of what we will have in stock for you? Check out the gallery below. We can't wait to see you there!
The horses in trainer Joe Davis’ barn at Horseshoe Indianapolis don’t just get standard hay in their nets each day. Throughout the afternoon, Davis or one of his employees opens the HayGain machine that sits at the end of his shed row and pulls out a warm, beautiful-smelling bale of freshly-steamed hay to fill their nets.
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.