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Sad News

posted: May 11, 2008

I am sad to report that yesterday, at The Jersey Fresh Three Day, David O’Connor’s horse, Tigger Too died at fence #28 on the CCI*** course. Tigger was being ridden by Lauren Kieffer, who was not seriously hurt in the fall. Tigger Too was sent to the University Of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center for necropsy. According to an article in this morning’s Newark Star Ledger, the reported cause of death was a pulmonary hemorrhage that resulted in a ruptured aorta.

I know that I speak for all of Area II when I extend our condolences to the O’Connor and Kieffer families on the loss of this fabulous horse.

Points Update May 10, 2008

posted: May 8, 2008

The USEA caught up this week and posted lots of results, so I'm caught up now to this weekend. Be sure to double check the standings and let me know if I have missed something!

Lisa Rice, Kay Brady, and Laura Roberts have satisfied their volunteer requirements this week, all by fence judging at Difficult Run. I'm sure Steve Symansky and everyone at Difficult Run appreciates your efforts!

Some notable finishes...

Event Evaluations are a Piece of Cake

posted: May 8, 2008

Now Available: Electronic Event Evaluation Submission! We all know the event evaluations are important, but many don't want to take the time to find the form, fill it out, and then have to <gasp> put on a stamp and walk to the mailbox! So we have set up an online event evaluation form. It mimics the printed form, but will be submitted electronically to the Area II Chair.

The form is available under the "Competitions" link on the left. You do not have to fill in your name or email address, but the event name and date are required for obvious reasons. Complete yours today--it's a piece of cake!

Points Update, May 2008

posted: May 4, 2008

As May begins, the eventing season is now in full swing both north and south in the Area. Registrations keep coming in...Looks like the Adult Amateurs are kicking some butt out there. Some notable placings this month include...

Wine Tasting & Silent Auction

posted: May 3, 2008

Wed. June 11, 2008 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Flagship Farm and the Wine Cellar of Southern Pines are putting on a wine tasting to benefit the Young Rider Program. This catered event features great food, great wine, door prizes, and wonderful auction items. Tickets are $25 each or $40 per couple. Please contact Audrey Wiggins for ticket information at 910-315-3032 or email audreywiggins@nc.rr.com

Stallion Auction benefits Young Riders

posted: April 23, 2008

The Area II Stallion Auction has ended, and we would like to thank everyone for their bids, and thank the stallion owners for their generous donations. Because of the generosity of these people, almost $5,000 was raised for YRs!.

We will keep the stallion listings live on the stallion page to promote these fine Area 2 Eventing Stallions, and encourage you to consider them for your breeding program."

North American Thoroughbred Society Launches Survey

posted: April 21, 2008

In a move to gather more information about how Thoroughbreds are being used outside of racing, the North American Thoroughbred Society (NATBS), launched a short survey designed to reach out to Thoroughbred owners and elicit feedback. The data will help NATBS tailor programs to an expanded range of members’ interests.

The three-minute survey poses seven questions with a range of possible answers that can be simply checked off, with flexibility to add more information if desired. Answers are confidential and the information is not shared with any outside individuals or organizations. Surveys may be requested by sending an email to beth@hellohorse.com. Survey results will be posted at www.hellohorse.com later this summer.

Clinic with David & Lauren O'Brien, Charlottesville, VA

posted: April 16, 2008

The Area II Young Rider program would like to extend invitations for our May 17-18 training session with David and Lauren O'Brien to anyone in the area schooling novice level or above. The clinic will be held at River Lawn Farm near Charlottesville, VA. This facility is a fantastic site with a cross country course built by Eric Bull, a spacious show jumping area and a covered dressage arena. The cost of the clinic is $250 which includes stabling, lunch on both Saturday and Sunday and dinner on Saturday evening. The more entries we receive, the more money the Young Rider program will raise on our quest to the NAJYRC  in Parker, CO this summer. All the information and entry forms can be found in the Young Rider section of the site. If you have any questions, please email or call Gwen at gwndean@gmail.com or 910-315-6179.

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