The 1975 Pan American Games were only the fifth edition of the Games and they took place in Mexico City. With only four teams participating, it was a small field and the U.S. Team won by nearly 300 points over second-placed Canada and third-placed Mexico. The remaining team, Guatemala, only finished one of their horses for fourth place.
Mexican soldiers grabbing bridles on roads and tracks, Jim Day was eliminated for weighing in with his whip in hand, Tad Coffin was given an accidental 200 time penalty points on cross-country and with judging spreads of 40 points in dressage - things sure have come a long way in the last 40 years!
Familiarizing yourself with the key players at each horse trial is an important step to your success at your next competition. One of those important figures is the show secretary. Think of the show secretary as the mastermind behind most of the organizational efforts related to each horse trial. They manage entries, the show schedule, ride times, stabling, and so much more. Without the hard work of the show secretary and their office staff, a horse trial simply would not be able to operate.
The USEA Foundation is pleased to announce a new initiative, the Janet Briggs Fund for the Continuing Education of Licensed Officials. Established in memory of Janet Briggs, this fund honors her lifelong dedication to the sport of eventing by supporting the ongoing education and development of eventing licensed officials.
In the rolling countryside of Metamora, Michigan, there’s a place where eventers gather not just to compete, but to celebrate the spirit of the sport. Area VIII’s Hunter’s Run Farm—home to the Hunter’s Run Farm Horse Trials—has long been a beloved destination for riders across the Midwest, and this year, it’s gearing up for one of its most exciting seasons yet.
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