The Stone Gate Farm Horse Trials opens on Aug 9th and is offering an early bird discount to those competitors whose entries are post marked by Aug 23rd. In addition to the $20 discount, the closing date for withdrawing and receiving a full refund less office fee will be extended by one week for those who submit an early bird entry.
The Area VIII Beginner Novice and Novice Championship divisions will have $20 from each entry as prize money. Last year there was $400 per division awarded. There will also be an award for the youngest and oldest riders in both of the championship divisions to recognize those riders who have been supporting support the sport of eventing for awhile and encouraging those riders who will be the future of the sport. A full list of qualified riders will be posted at www.usea8.org.
There will be a Masters Beginner Novice & Novice Rider divisions for riders over 50 who have not competed above Novice & and Training respectively in the last two years. If there are not enough entries to make a division; there will be an award for the best scoring Masters at each level.
More information will be posted at www.stonegatefarm.org
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Spring and summer are on the horizon. As rider’s calendars begin to fill with horse trial, clinic, and schooling outing dates, organizing teams are busy with preparations to ensure smooth operations and a great experience for participants, horses, and spectators.
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)/US Equestrian has announced the appointment of former USEF Eventing Development Coach Leslie Law to the position of Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager for the Defender U.S. Eventing Team, and Karyn Shuter, who will take on the newly developed role of U.S. Eventing High Performance Advisor. Both Law and Shuter will begin in their respective roles immediately.
Last year was a big one for USEA Young Event Horse program graduate Arden Augustus. He made a successful move-up to Modified with Sharon White in the tack, followed by a smooth transition to Preliminary, then went on to win two CCI2*-S divisions and ended the year with a CCI2*-L win.
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