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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.
Apr 25, 2025
Competitions
2025 K3DE Rider Talk: What Are They Saying About Cross-Country?
Riders in both the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S and the Defender Kentucky CCI5*-L are sharing similar sentiments about this year's cross-country courses: course designer Derek di Grazia didn't play around this year. Here is what some of the riders across both divisions had to say about the tracks they will aim to conquer on Saturday.
Apr 25, 2025
Competitions
Off the Record Breaks Records in Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S at Defender Kentucky
Off The Record decided not to let Michael Jung be the only record-breaking entry at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event this week and delivered a career-best score in the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S on Friday morning. He and Will Coleman delivered a test that received a score of 21.8, not only marking a personal best for the horse but also securing their position at the top of the leaderboard going into cross-country tomorrow.
Apr 25, 2025
Competitions
Soaked, but Not Shaken: Boyd Martin Flies the Flag for the U.S. at Defender Kentucky in Second
Boyd Martin and the 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding Commando 3 were the last pair to go in the Defender Kentucky CCI5*-L field on Friday afternoon and were warmly greeted to the bluegrass with an impressive downpour that outshined anything the other horse and rider pairs had to combat throughout the day. But that didn’t stop this pair from putting their best foot forward and impressing the judges enough to earn them a score of 26.0, just 0.2 points ahead of second-place pair Tom McEwen (GBR) and Brookfield Quality.
Apr 25, 2025
Association News
Beware of Phishing Attempts and Other Types of Fraud
Please always remain vigilant when it comes to sending any personal communications via email or text. Every year we receive reports of members and leaders of our sport receiving phishing attempts both online and by phone. These are often communications disguised as being sent from USEA staff or other leaders. As the years go on, the phishing attempts appear to be more directed and tailored.
