A few of our team riders are getting in their last qualifiers at the Barbury Horse Trials in England this weekend. In the CIC3*, Amy Tryon will be riding Poggio II & Leyland, Clark Montgomery will be riding Up Spirit & Raconteur, Gina Miles will be competing McKinlaigh, and Karen O'Connor will be riding Mandiba. Elisabeth Halliday will be riding Red Letter Day II although they're not on the USEF Short List.
The Barbury site is fantastic - check out some of last year's highlights, stay updated on the time schedule, enjoy the photo galleries from last year, and much more. This event is going to be key in determining the British team - check out the latest press release.
The media section of the site is pretty neat, too, and it looks as if results will be easy to find. Be sure to check up this weekend and find out how our guys are doing!
The USEA is saddened to share the passing of Dr. J. Allen Leslie DVM, a distinguished veterinarian, who died peacefully on April 3 surrounded by family and loved ones at his farm in Christiana, Pennsylvania. He was 84.
Effective communication between riders and horse show organizers is crucial for a smooth and successful competition experience. Clear, polite, and well-organized communication not only ensures that your requests are properly handled; but also helps maintain a positive relationship with organizers and helps the longevity of the sport.
The final day of competition at the the Yanmar America Tryon International Spring Three-Day Event presented by Tow & Collect crowned five new champions, featuring show jumping competition in Tryon Stadium and the final rounds of cross-country competition on the White Oak cross-country course at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International). Read more below.
At last fall's Full Moon Farm Horse Trials, 16-year-old Miriam Keefer guided her horse, Micky, over the final cross-country jump with quiet determination and a flash of joy. It was her first recognized event at the Novice level, and she placed second out of 16 competitors—qualifying her for both the USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds and a long-format three-day event.