Judy Thayer (1956-2014)
A precious member of the eventing community, Judy Thayer, passed away on Friday, July 11.
Judy served as treasurer and horse trials chairman for Fair Hill International, along with coaching a number of students and Pony Clubbers near her home in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania. Judy is survived by her husband of 32 years, Edward Thayer, father Robert Erickson, brother Robert and sister Joanne. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family has indicated that donations may be made to benefit the event that Judy loved so much, Fair Hill International, at 378 Fair Hill Drive, Elkton, MD 21921.
Read a Fair Hill International blog post about Judy's passing, and find her full obituary here.
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