Congratulations to Jennie Brannigan and Cooper! This talented young pair is currently leading the field in their first CCI3* at the Bramham CCI3* (under 25-year-old section) in England. This accomplishment adds yet another feather to Brannigan’s already well-decorated cap, with an impressive resume that includes individual and team gold at last year’s NAJYRC CCI2*, the 2008 Adequan/USEA Intermediate Gold Cup Champion, 2008 USEA Young Rider of the Year, and a slew of other big wins with Cooper throughout their budding career.
Brannigan, 22, and her precocious eight-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding were recently added to the USEF Eventing Training “B” List, and have been training with Phillip Dutton at his farm in Pennsylvania since last fall.
Good luck on cross-country tomorrow, Jennie – we’re all cheering for you and Coop!
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The horses in trainer Joe Davis’ barn at Horseshoe Indianapolis don’t just get standard hay in their nets each day. Throughout the afternoon, Davis or one of his employees opens the HayGain machine that sits at the end of his shed row and pulls out a warm, beautiful-smelling bale of freshly-steamed hay to fill their nets.
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.
Last month, readers met VIP Volunteer Rebecca Proetto, who volunteered at the MARS Maryland 5 Star horse inspection. This month, the focus turns to husband and wife Ed and Leanne Barnett who introduced Proetto to the art of running an efficient horse inspection at Maryland. Ed and Leanne undertake a 12-hour drive from their home in Indiana to Maryland just to volunteer at the event.
The USEA is saddened to share the passing of Sara Kozumplik’s five-star partner As You Like It at the age of 34. The gelding died in his sleep at his retirement home at Kozumplik's parents' residence.