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Apr 06, 2015
In Memoriam: Wanda Webb
Wanda Webb, a dedicated rider and instructor on the western Eventing circuit for over 30 years, died March 27, 2015, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Wanda competed through the one-star level and is best known for competing her horse Country Swing at the Preliminary level throughout the West.
Wanda grew up on the 3/B Ranch in Wilson, Wyoming, and learned to ride in 4-H. As kids, Wanda and her sister Wendy rode their horses on mountain trails adjacent to the family ranch, sometimes leaving to ride for the day with just a picnic lunch. She started to compete in the late 1970’s on the local circuit and rode with Tom Ordway in clinics the 1980’s. Wanda organized the early Jackson Hole Horse Trials on the Huidekoper Ranch in the late 1980’s introducing Jackson Hole to the sport of eventing. After a decade of training and competing, Wanda and Wendy built the Flying W Stables in 1995. Wanda, head instructor for the Flying W until 2009, trained many successful kids and adults. Wanda was influenced by Area VII instructor Jean Moyer and Mark and Tanya Kyle, four-star riders based in England, who conducted several training clinics in Wyoming and California with the Flying W team.
Wanda was known for her generous smile and flying braid as she competed in events around the West. She is remembered as an inspiring mentor, coach, teacher, sister, and friend.
Dec 21, 2024
Education
3 Ways to Help Eventing Thrive in 2025
With the start of the New Year just days away, now is the time to consider how your actions can have a positive impact on the sport of eventing in 2025. Each and every member of the eventing community has an important role to play in ensuring the sport continues to grow and thrive. From fostering educational opportunities to supporting grassroots initiatives and participating at all levels of the sport, there are so many ways to get involved.
Dec 20, 2024
Sponsor
“Happy Horse Equals Happy Judge”: Ask An Expert with Dressage Judge Peter Gray, Brought to You by Ride iQ
Ride iQ’s popular “Ask An Expert” series features professional advice and tips from all areas of the horse industry. One of the most-downloaded episodes is an expert session with Peter Gray, an accomplished dressage judge and Olympic eventer. He has recently judged at events like the five-star at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, and he served on the ground jury at the 2022 FEI World Eventing Championships in Pratoni, Italy. His background as a competitor in the Olympic Games riding for Bermuda and as a coach and selector for the Canadian eventing team adds depth to his understanding of the sport.
Dec 19, 2024
Volunteers
The VIP Volunteer: Cathy Hale Has A Thirst for Adventure and a Love for Volunteering
With a total of 382 volunteer hours in 2024, Catherine “Cathy” Hale not only topped the USEA Area III VIP Volunteer leaderboard, but she also ranked fourth out of all eventing volunteers across the country. Hale (The Villages, Florida) has worked as a travel agent for over 30 years, a career that suits her love of travel nicely. At the time of being interviewed for this article, Hale was passing the equator on a cruise to Tahiti, New Zealand, and Australia.
Dec 18, 2024
Association News
USEA Office Closed for Holidays
The USEA office will close at 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, and will reopen again on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. The USEA staff will return emails and phone calls when the office re-opens on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 or at their earliest convenience.
