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Jun 27, 2011
Successful Weekend At Surefire H.T.
The Surefire Horse Trials in Purcellville, Virginia ran 18 divisions from Beginner Novice through Intermediate levels over three days last weekend. Riders enjoyed the cooler than normal weather and improved footing as they got their chance to ride at Jan Byyny’s beautiful farm. Winners included: Sara Kozumplik (OI, ON-A), Collin Reynolds (JYOP), Emily Rzucidlo (OP-A), Jennie Brannigan (OP-B, ON-B), Sarah Mackenzie Nelson (JOT), Phillip Dutton (OT-A), Sharon White (OT-B), Brittany Bridges (OT-C), Lauren Kieffer (OT-D), Arden Wildasin (JN), Dorry Gascon (ON-C), Allison Springer (ON-D), Heidi Siegmund (ON-E), Caroline Muller (pictured above, JBN), Betsy Hafner (OBN-A), and Victoria Jessop (OBN-B).
Full Results | Leslie Mintz/USEA Photo.
Feb 23, 2025
Education
Pressure Proof Tip: The Choice to Choose
A few months ago we began a series of Pressure Proof tips dedicated to the many different choices we have when thinking about our riding potential. We labeled these choices mindsets and discovered that some lead us towards growth, grit, and gratitude while others lead us in the opposite direction, towards feeling disappointed, defeated, and discouraged.
Feb 22, 2025
Organizers
Preparing for the Upcoming Eventing Season: 5 Essential Tips for Organizers
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.
Feb 21, 2025
Eventing News
USEF Announces Leslie Law as U.S. Eventing Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager and Karyn Shuter as U.S. Eventing High Performance Advisor
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.
Feb 21, 2025
Leaderboard
A Year of Growth for 2024 USEA 6-year-old Leaderboard Winner Arden Augustus
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.
