Earlier this week, Kent Horse Trials announced its cancellation after 44 years, and as a result, Larkin Hill Horse Trials, which will be held June 29-30 in North Chatham, New York, has stepped up to offer more divisions to help competitors.
The event, which was slated to host Beginner Novice, Novice, Training, Modified/Training, and Preliminary divisions, will now offer a recognized Starter division on Saturday and extra Beginner Novice and Novice divisions on Sunday.
"We are hoping we can offer something for everyone!" a post on Larkin Hill's Facebook page read. "This of course, will take lots of volunteers to make it all work! Anyone that is interested should contact Crystal Santos, our amazing Volunteer Coordinator! You can contact her at: [email protected] or text her at 860-514-2503"
Larkin Hill Horse Trials opens for entries on May 14 and closes on June 11. For more information, head to the USEA's prizelist.
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.