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.
Spring and summer are on the horizon. As rider’s calendars begin to fill with horse trial, clinic, and schooling outing dates, organizing teams are busy with preparations to ensure smooth operations and a great experience for participants, horses, and spectators.
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)/US Equestrian has announced the appointment of former USEF Eventing Development Coach Leslie Law to the position of Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager for the Defender U.S. Eventing Team, and Karyn Shuter, who will take on the newly developed role of U.S. Eventing High Performance Advisor. Both Law and Shuter will begin in their respective roles immediately.
Last year was a big one for USEA Young Event Horse program graduate Arden Augustus. He made a successful move-up to Modified with Sharon White in the tack, followed by a smooth transition to Preliminary, then went on to win two CCI2*-S divisions and ended the year with a CCI2*-L win.
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