An early morning fire at Area IX Chair Martha McDowell’s High Plains Stables in Billings, Montana on April 23, 2012 took the lives of 19 beloved horses. The entire facility in addition to Martha’s and her boarder’s equipment was lost. Relief funds have been set up to assist those affected, and there are several different ways to help. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.
· Tax deductible donations may be sent to Martha McDowell through the Southern California Equestrian Sports (SCES) website at http://www.scesports.org/Home_Page.html. Click Martha McDowell’s name under the "Rider Donations" tab.
· Donations of items including tack and stable equipment may be sent to 640 Poly Dr. Billings, MT 59102. Inquiries may be directed to Martha at [email protected].
· Rebecca Farm and the Broussard family are accepting donations on behalf of High Plains Stables. Checks made payable to Sarah Kelly with High Plains Stables noted in the memo line may be sent to PO Box 8385 Kalispell, MT 59904.
In this excerpt, trainer and educator Anne Buchannan explains bit contact connection and why it matters for true collection and healthy movement.
Familiarizing yourself with the key players at each horse trial is an important step to your success at your next competition. One of those important figures is the show secretary. Think of the show secretary as the mastermind behind most of the organizational efforts related to each horse trial. They manage entries, the show schedule, ride times, stabling, and so much more. Without the hard work of the show secretary and their office staff, a horse trial simply would not be able to operate.
The USEA Foundation is pleased to announce a new initiative, the Janet Briggs Fund for the Continuing Education of Licensed Officials. Established in memory of Janet Briggs, this fund honors her lifelong dedication to the sport of eventing by supporting the ongoing education and development of eventing licensed officials.
In the rolling countryside of Metamora, Michigan, there’s a place where eventers gather not just to compete, but to celebrate the spirit of the sport. Area VIII’s Hunter’s Run Farm—home to the Hunter’s Run Farm Horse Trials—has long been a beloved destination for riders across the Midwest, and this year, it’s gearing up for one of its most exciting seasons yet.