For over 20 years the USEA Instructors’ Certification Program (ICP) has been educating all levels of eventing instructors to confirm their knowledge base, both theoretical and practical, upon which they will continue to build throughout their teaching lifetime. The USEA is now shining the spotlight each month on some of the 300 ICP Certified Instructors. Click here to learn more about the USEA Instructors’ Certification Program.
Get to know a few of the ICP Instructors from Area X, which includes Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada.
ICP Level III certified instructor Alice Sarno teaches at her Carefree Farms in Phoenix, Arizona.
"I enjoy working with young riders and adult amateurs, bringing riders along with their own horses, as well as riders riding my school horses," Sarno shared. "My philosophy is making learning fun. Enjoy the ride, safety is very important. The learning process is different for everyone, but sound basics are a must."
Denise Krause-Spangler of DMK Performance Horses, an ICP Level I-Training certified instructor, teaches all over the state of Arizona.
"I specialize in coaching adult amateur riders looking to obtain their goal of competing at all levels of eventing," Krause-Spangler said. "My main focus is encouraging the building of a solid relationship between horse and rider. My program is tailored to meet each individual's goals while continuing to have fun and enjoy the sport of eventing."
Krause-Spangler is a dog lover too! "I have two standard poodles whom I love and adore."
Lindsay Lechner of Lechner Equestrian Services is an ICP Level I-Novice certified instructor that teaches in Santa Fe, New Mexico and the surrounding counties.
"I teach riders of all ages and love introducing them to the sport of eventing," Lechner said. "Pony Club had a huge impact on my life and also how much I value clients who want to learn and do for themselves while getting good instruction wherever they can along the way. I believe in keeping things fun and positive during all of my lessons."
"I recently bought an off-the-track Thoroughbred gelding, Rising Giant, who I call 'Vinny,'" she shared. "I am looking forward to seeing where his new career takes him!"
Coming off a CCI4*-S win at Stable View (Aiken, South Carolina) two weeks ago, Lucienne Bellissimo (GBR) is feeling confident with Dyri coming into the Morven Park CCI4*-L this weekend.
Registration is now open for the 2024 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, which will take place in the Pacific Northwest in just under two months at The Westin Seattle in Seattle, Washington, on Dec. 12-15! Experience the natural beauty of the Emerald City and take in iconic landmarks like the Space Needle and Pike Place Market, while connecting with fellow eventing enthusiasts during engaging seminars and meetings. Click here to secure your spot at this year’s convention.
The USEA Area II Championships saw a 50% increase in entries this year at The Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm. Running alongside regular horse trials divisions from Oct. 4-6 in Adamstown, Maryland, the championships saw 10 winners crowned. Meet some of them below!
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.