A reminder to riders to enter Surefire Horse Trial’s inaugural $10,000 John C. Chester Intermediate Challenge to be held Friday, June 24 in Purcellville, Virginia as part of their annual event June 25-26.
Course designer Tremaine Cooper and builders Travers Schick, Joe Stylos and Josh Sylce have been hard at work creating what promises to be a fantastic Challenge course as well as top-notch tracks for all divisions. $100 prize money will also be awarded to the winners of all classes in the Beginner Novice through Preliminary divisions.
More information about the 8th annual Surefire Horse Trials can be found at www.surefireeventing.com or by contacting Organizer Jan Byyny at (540) 338-0797. Entries close June 7th.
Possibly the only thing more unsettling than being a horse owner experiencing an infectious disease outbreak on their farm is to be a veterinarian who experiences one.
The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is proud to announce the first class of USEA Young Event Horse (YEH) Judges have completed their certifications through the YEH New Judge Education Program, which was led by YEH faculty member, Marilyn Payne.
Nazila Hejazi and her 20-year-old Missouri Fox Trotter mare, Tessa, may have made for an unconventional pair at the USEA Area VI Championships, held in October at Galway Downs (Temecula, California) but they didn’t let that hold them back. It’s uncommon to see a horse in their twenties still competing in eventing, and even more rare for a gaited horse to compete in a jumping sport.
Today, we pause to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect on the powerful moment in 1963 when he stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and shared his vision for a better future. Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech was more than just words; it was a call to action that transcended time, culture, and boundaries—a beacon of hope that continues to inspire.