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Aug 03, 2022
Worth the Trust Scholarship to Retire in 2022
The Worth the Trust Educational Scholarship was established in 2002 in honor of Ms. Joan Iversen Goswell's horse Worth the Trust. "Trusty" was a full Thoroughbred who went to the highest level of the sport while ridden by Karen O'Connor. Together the pair won the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event in 1997.
The aim of the grant was to reward up-and-coming amateur eventers by helping to fund training opportunities like lessons, clinics, working student positions, and private or group instruction.
“It has been my distinct pleasure to have offered the Worth the Trust Educational Scholarship for Amateur Riders from 2002 through 2021,” stated Goswell. “Regretfully, the scholarship has come to an end this year, 2022. I hope past scholarships have given amateur riders the knowledge and ability to compete successfully and safely. I also wish each and every one of you future amateurs, both young and old, much good luck, and success in your endeavors.”
Goswell continued, “I would like to thank my volunteer judges for their help in selecting the winners for the last nineteen years and I would especially like to thank Nancy Knight [of the USEA] for her knowledge and expertise in making this scholarship a success.”
Remaining funds from the Worth the Trust scholarship fund will be redirected to the new USEA Emerging Athlete 21 (EA21) program.
Previous recipients of the Worth the Trust scholarship include:
- 2022 Heather Thomas
- 2020 Brandy Savarese
- 2019 Kaley Sapper (YA), Greta Hallgren (AA), and Krista Wilson (Psych)
- 2018 Melissa Baumann (YA) and Sarah Mackenzie (AA)
- 2017 Taylor Rieck (YA) and Allison Murphy (AA)
- 2016 Nita Sanfillipo (YA) and Ashley Armijo (AA)
- 2015 Rebecca Barber (YA) and Kate Vane (AA)
- 2014 Heidi Siegmund (YA) and Lorraine Barrows (AA)
- 2013 Alexander Makowski (YA) and Carla Vaneffen (AA)
- 2012 Lucy Gordon (YA) and Erica Seas (AA)
- 2011 Nina Klimova (YA) and Susan Cooper (AA)
- 2010 Anna Schmitt (YA) and Tracey Young (AA)
- 2009 Kyle Smith (YA) and Rohena Armstrong (AA)
- 2008 Sarah Robb (YA) and Cindy Zitko (AA)
- 2007 Charlotte Merle-Smith (YA) and Mary Jordan (AA)
- 2006 Kelly Soldavin (YA) and Jane Anderson (AA)
- 2005 Ursula Brush (YA) and Peri Lambros (AA)
- 2004 Melissa Silverman (YA) and Nicole Jackson (AA)
- 2003 Jackie Lowe (YA) and Tanetta Anderson (AA)
- 2002 Rebecca Polan (YA) and Memree Stuart (AA)
For more information on other available grants, please visit the USEA Foundation website.
May 05, 2025
Education
USEA Podcast #386: All About Pre-Purchase Exams
A pre-purchase examination (PPE) is big part of investing in a new eventing partner, but there are so many options and add-ons that can be done in a PPE that the process can feel a bit daunting. USEA Podcast Host Nicole Brown sat down with equine veterinarian and USEA Board of Governors member Dr. Angie Yates, DVM, to discuss all things related to the PPE, different perspectives to keep in mind, and more in this week's episode of the USEA Podcast. This episode is a great one if you anticipate you will be in the market for a new horse soon!
May 04, 2025
Interscholastic
'We Can All Celebrate Together’: Iron Bridge Hounds Pony Club Brings Home the Victory in USEA IEL Championship
Amidst the unbridled enthusiasm of the USEA Intercollegiate teams competing in this weekend’s USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships at Stable View (Aiken, S.C.), the Interscholastic Eventing League (IEL) riders have held their own with displays of teamwork and horsemanship all weekend long. While all teams put their best foot forward, one team rose above the rest. The Iron Bridge Hounds Pony Club came into the weekend with one goal in mind—to win. They achieved that goal by such a large margin, a little more than 16 points, that they were able to claim the title of champions before their last rider, 16-year-old Claire McMillan, had even left the start box.
May 04, 2025
Intercollegiate
GOOO CATS! University of Kentucky Win USEA Intercollegiate Eventing Championships for Second Time
The University of Kentucky has claimed top honors at the 2025 USEA Intercollegiate Eventing Championship, held this weekend at Stable View in Aiken, South Carolina. With 10 teams and 36 entries, they not only secured the title of “School with the Largest Presence” once again, but also rode away with their second national championship title, adding to their 2021 victory. Their winning team, the Kentucky Wildcats (made up of Callia Englund,Sarah Ertl, Macy Hale, and Emerson Padgett) dominated the championship finishing 11 points ahead of second place with a total score of 77.76.
May 03, 2025
Interscholastic
A Strong Start for Iron Bridge Hounds Pony Club in their USEA IEL Championship Debut
Kendal Fansler, Claire McMillan, Emma Whitaker, and Olive Dumais have been riding together for more than two years through their membership in the Iron Bridge Hounds Pony Club. Together, the teenagers have tackled Pony Club rallies, the intimidating Pony Club tradition of Quiz, and more. But this weekend, they’re tackling one of their biggest obstacles yet—the USEA Interscholastic Eventing League (IEL) Championship.
