This week the dreams of many eventers to compete at both the beautiful Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Montana and the USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds will come true as the official competition kicks off on Wednesday, August 31. USEA Podcast Host Nicole Brown and Equiratings' own Managing Director and Co-founder Diarm Byrne sit down with the dream team behind the USEA American Eventing Championships: USEA CEO Rob Burk, USEA President Max Corcoran, and USEA Director of Programs and Marketing Kate Lokey to chat about all things AEC-related.
From the $60,000 Adequan® USEA Advanced Final, to the many miles that competitors from the Beginner Novice to Advanced level have traveled to get here, this week's podcast is full of previews of what is to come during one of the most exciting weeks in eventing in America.
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The horses in trainer Joe Davis’ barn at Horseshoe Indianapolis don’t just get standard hay in their nets each day. Throughout the afternoon, Davis or one of his employees opens the HayGain machine that sits at the end of his shed row and pulls out a warm, beautiful-smelling bale of freshly-steamed hay to fill their nets.
Are you following along with the action from home this weekend? Or maybe you're competing at an event and need information fast. Either way, we’ve got you covered! Check out the USEA’s Weekend Quick Links for links to information including the prize list, ride times, live scores, and more for all the events running this weekend.
Last month, readers met VIP Volunteer Rebecca Proetto, who volunteered at the MARS Maryland 5 Star horse inspection. This month, the focus turns to husband and wife Ed and Leanne Barnett who introduced Proetto to the art of running an efficient horse inspection at Maryland. Ed and Leanne undertake a 12-hour drive from their home in Indiana to Maryland just to volunteer at the event.
The USEA is saddened to share the passing of Sara Kozumplik’s five-star partner As You Like It at the age of 34. The gelding died in his sleep at his retirement home at Kozumplik's parents' residence.