The USEA sends our heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of former USEA Board of Governors member Roger Secrist. Secrist played a pivotal role in founding of the Carolina Horse Park (Raeford, North Carolina) and spearheaded several influential initiatives for the USEA during his terms o...

The USEA was saddened to hear that Nancy Corwith Hamill Winter, a visionary conservationist, passionate equestrian, and student of the world, died on Feb. 27 while spending time with her beloved horses and friends in Aiken, South Carolina. She was 83.

The USEA is saddened to hear of the passing of our 2022 Ironmaster Award recipient Sandra McDonald (Aiken, South Carolina). She was 63.

The USEA is saddened to hear about the passing of Phillip Dutton's five-star horse The Foreman this week. He was 29.

The USEA is saddened to hear about the passing of Mary Annette "Minna" Renz (nee Kelly) who passed away quietly in the early hours of October 22nd, 2025, at the age of 96. She had been in long-term care in Uxbridge, Ontario, for the last three years of her life.

The USEA is saddened to hear of the passing of Bonnie Stedt on Sept. 5. She was 81. A die-hard eventer, Stedt competed with the USEA through 2016. In 2010, Stedt joined the Neville Bardos Syndicate as an owner for five-star eventer Boyd Martin.

The USEA is saddened to learn of the passing of dedicated eventing volunteer Dr. William H. Henry on Aug. 14. He was 95.

The USEA is saddened to learn of the passing of Tom Neuman on July 3. He was 77. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Neuman’s life was marked by deep love, enduring dedication, and an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit.

Iris Winthrop Freeman died on May 26 at Groton House, in Hamilton, Massachusetts, where she had grown up.