Photo gallery of the lower level riders which include Novice Amateur, Novice Horse, Beginner Novice Horse, Beginner Novice Amateur, and Beginner Novice Junior divisions.
Annie Desmond leads the Beginner Novice Amateur division with BritannicaBritannica concentrating during her test!Cathy Blackmon & Hideaway's Special DeliveryMara Wendel & Townes - tied for 6th in Beginner Novice Amateur with 32.0Amy Navitskis & Imagine IrishErin Donahue's Target, also tied for 6th in Beginner Novice Am. with a 32.0Lisa Cook & No WorriesMegan Campbell & Aeqceleration - 3rd in Beg. Nov. Am. with a 30.5Nicole Baergen & Delgany Flight tied for 10th in BNAm with a 32.5Hudson Foote & Loughnatousa Alex...at the beach?? Nope, just the warm-up ring! They're tied for 6th in BN Jr. with a 34.0.Though Doug Payne's partner Charm may look like a noble Trojan horse..He's quite graceful! He and Doug stand in 5th with a 27.4. David Crystal/ Raspberry Hollow Photography photo.Darren Chiacchia & his 2007 four-year-old YEH Champion Dibellius prepare for their test in Novice HorseDon't forget to stop by the Dubarry booth and scoop up some fashionable footwear for this fall... no eventer should leave home without their trusty boots!And of course, it wouldn't be the AEC without the AEC logowear available at the USEA booth... better hurry, the great clothes go QUICK!There's always something handy to be found at the Bit of Britain booth - whether it be that new bridle you've been eyeing or last minute boot-pulls!No horse show is complete without a token corgi or Jack Russell terrier... I prefer one of each.Charles Owen...your go-to place for eventing safety equipment.This looked to be a motorized cooler... I bet this guy is a big hit at tailgates!Erin Walsh's helpers give Dark Pearl a last minute buff before their big test.Monica Gallen & The ScrivenerGlobetrotter & Josh Barnacle looking well rested after their trip from CA and a great performance in the YEH Championships yesterday.Hannah Sue Burnett & Better Than Expected...and I hope they scored as such!Jennifer Berryman & ReveilleLeslie Law tips his hat to the judges after a nice performance in the Novice Horse division aboard Mad Skillz (another YEH contender) - they're tied for 6th with a 28.4.Marty Whitehouse and her new partner Tzarina (who has a perfectly shaped heart star, cutely enough). David Crystal / RaspberryHollowPhotography photo.Pam Kimmel & Jo MillionaireJulie McElhaney & ShalizarJennifer Dougherty & Big LoveLellie Ward's Peter Pan thinking about Never Never Land...Meredith Evans & Sporting AriesLida McAllister & Golden RuleJulie Christensen & Victoriano IGSLittle Joe earned some good "me time" today after a pleasant test with Kristina Watkins left him in second place heading into tomorrow's cross-country phase in the Novice Amateur division.
The USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds is getting closer and more enticing by the day. Accessibility and opportunities abound with early stabling arrangements for those hauling long distances and the addition of Festival classes at all levels.
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce Ride iQ as an Official USEA Educational Collaborator. This collaboration builds on a strong foundation of shared values and mutual commitment to advancing education in the sport of eventing.
Liz Brothers has played many roles in the eventing community, from horse owner and rider to co-owner of an upper level horse. Now she has another title to add to the list—VIP Volunteer.
