Saturday dawned sunny and warm at the 2013 Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships, but late in the afternoon a quick storm blew through the Texas Rose Horse Park. The Intermediate division had finished their show jumping and the Advanced riders were waiting on deck. As the storm approached, riders and spectators were urged to take cover and the Adequan Gold Cup Advanced division was put on hold. At the same time, on the cross country, a couple of Beginner Novice riders were out on course when the storm arrived. Take a look and listen to Harley Cozewith talk about her ride, and see a time lapse of the storm as it rolls in and out. Interview by Caroline Culbertson.
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.