On Dec. 8, the U.S. Eventing Association (USEA) recognized leaders in the sport during its 2007 Annual Meeting and Convention in Colorado Springs, Colo.
The USEA Rider of the Year for the eighth straight year was Phillip Dutton, who resides in West Grove, Pa. Dutton rode internationally for his home country, Australia, for many years until last year when he became an American. Dutton represented the U.S. for the first time at the Pan American Games in July, where, teaming with Tru Luck, he was a member of the gold medal winning team and also brought home an individual silver medal.
Karen O’Connor of The Plains, Va. had one of the best years of her career, earning the USEA Lady Rider of the Year title for a record 10th time. Her successes this year include the Pan Am individual and team gold medals with USEA Horse and Pony of the Year, Theodore O’Connor.
Corinne Ashton of Princeton, Mass. received this year’s USEA Adult Amateur of the Year honors, and the USEA Young Rider of the Year trophy was presented to 19-year-old Tiana Coudray of Ojai, Calif.
Jam, an 11-year-old Thoroughbred mare owned and ridden by Bruce Davidson of Unionville, Pa., earned USEA Mare of the Year honor.
For more information on the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention, including other award winners, visit www.useventing.com.
I love this sport I think that this horse is a good looking gelding.
Sounds pretty awesome!