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WEEF announces winners of inaugural Jimmy Wofford Legacy Fund scholarships!

June 5, 2023 //  by Abigail

The Waredaca Eventing Education Foundation (WEEF) is thrilled to announce the winners of the inaugural Jimmy Wofford Legacy Fund Scholarship. Congratulations to Ateasha Baltodano of Bordentown, NJ, and to junior rider Vivian Aubel of Linthicum, MD!

·         Ms. Baltodano’s (left) love for horses started at age nine through 4H programs with her quarter horse in tow. Years later, she returned to horses as her children began to explore riding — and horses are once again a family affair.  Ms. Baltodano has rediscovered a love for competing, eventing, and the vibrant and supportive community around it — riding Hold My Tiara at the Beginner Novice level

Ateasha Baltodano and Hold My Tiara
Vivian Aubel and Reef

·         Ms. Aubel (right) will be starting at Randolph Macon College in the fall, competing on their eventing team with her horse Reef. Reef came off the track 3 years ago and has been partnered with Ms. Aubel for 2 years as they both learn eventing and deepen their connection to the sport and its community. Ms. Aubel is especially looking forward to growing and making new connections in the upcoming expert clinics as she and Reef progress at the Novice level

Ms. Baltodano and Ms. Aubel both share an impressive dedication to eventing, personal growth in the face of challenges and obstacles, focus on progressing their own competitiveness, and deep commitment to the sport through volunteerism and working with other riders.  WEEF looks forward to everything they will accomplish in the months and years to come. 

This inaugural Wofford Legacy Fund year has been heartening to all involved. There were numerous applications from across the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New England, and South of the United States. Every applicant shared compelling goals and dedication to our sport — and WEEF encourages each and every rider to continue working toward their eventing goals.

Category: Latest NewsTag: Jimmy Wofford Legacy Fund, WEEF

2023 Road to the Three Day Challenge

April 17, 2023 //  by Abigail

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Category: Classic Three Day, Latest News, UncategorizedTag: Road to the 3-Day

Don’t miss this great opportunity…

February 25, 2023 //  by Abigail

… to support the amazing volunteers in our Waredaca community!

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Category: Latest News

Tim Bourke

February 11, 2023 //  by Abigail

Named as the traveling reserve for Team Ireland for the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games, five-star eventer Tim Bourke is a popular clinician whose systematic approach leads to sustainable results for both horse and rider.

Raised in Ireland, Bourke rode in Pony Club and became interested in eventing while studying Equine Studies and Business at Gurteen Agricultural College. Upon graduation, Bourke moved stateside to work for Olympic gold and silver medalist Bruce Davidson. After two years in Davidson’s program, Bourke went on to work for five-star rider Sharon White until he and his wife, Advanced eventer Marley Stone Bourke, opened the doors of their own Stone’s Throw Farm in the heart of Area II.

Category: expert daysTag: ExpertDayRow2

Lauren Nicholson

February 11, 2023 //  by Abigail

Lauren Nicholson (née Kieffer) began riding at the age of six and competed in her first horse trials at the age of 12. As a high school graduation present, Kieffer participated in a week-long eventing summer camp with Olympians David and Karen O’Connor, which led to a six-year working student position. Her talent and work ethic helped her reach the top levels of the sport and represent her country in international championships.

Nicholson was a member of the U.S. Eventing Team at the 2016 Olympic Games with the Dutch Warmblood mare, Veronica, and the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games with her Anglo-Arabian gelding, Vermiculus. In 2015, she won team gold at the Pan American Games in Toronto riding Meadowbrook’s Scarlett.

Nicholson won team bronze in 2005 and team silver in 2007 at the North American Youth Championship with her Anglo-Arabian gelding, Snooze Alarm, a full brother to her future WEG partner, Vermiculus. She made her debut at the CCI5*-L level in 2010, when she and Snooze Alarm completed the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.

Since then, Nicholson has had numerous top finishes at the five-star level, including finishing in second place overall and as the highest-placed U.S. athlete at the Kentucky Three-Day Event in 2014 and 2016 with Veronica, where she won the title of USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Champion. The pair also had top-ten finishes at the CCI5*-L level at Pau in 2014 and in Badminton in 2018. With Vermiculus, Nicholson finished in the top ten in the CCI5* events at Kentucky in 2018 and 2019, Burghley in 2019, and at Lumühlen in 2022. She finished in the top ten with Landmark’s Monte Carlo at the inaugural Maryland 5 Star CCI5* in 2021.

Category: expert daysTag: ExpertDayRow1

Jennie Brannigan

February 11, 2023 //  by Abigail

Jennie Brannigan is a successful alumna of the Young Riders program, having won team and individual gold at the 2008 NAYC for eventing with her KWPN gelding, Cooper. She had her first completion at the top level of the sport in 2015 at the Kentucky Three-Day Event with Cambalda. In 2021, she finished in fourth place overall at the Maryland 5 Star CCI5* with Stella Artois.

Brannigan has represented the U.S. Eventing Team at Boekelo, The Netherlands, competing in the CCIO3* in 2012 with Cambalda, the CCIO4-L with Stella Artois in 2019, and the CCIO4-L in 2021 with FE Lifestyle. Recent top results for Brannigan include a third-place finish in the CCI4-L at The Event at Rebecca Farm in 2021, a second place at the CCI4-S at Stable View in 2022, and a win in the CCI4*-L at Bromont in June of 2022, all with her own Thoroughbred gelding, Twilightslastgleam.

Category: expert daysTag: ExpertDayRow2

Allison Springer

February 7, 2023 //  by Abigail

Allison Springer is a veteran fiver-star event rider, trainer, and coach who aspires to represent the United States in Olympic and International competitions. She has been named multiple times to the United States Equestrian Team’s High Performance List and she was an alternate for both an Olympic and World Equestrian Games Team. She is a Pony Club Graduate and an ICP Level IV instructor. Allison actively competes across the country and internationally, trains and shows horses for clients, and teaches professional and amateur riders. Allison’s commitment to the sport of Eventing is impressive as well. She is a founding member and former President of the Professional Riders Organization and saw the organization’s evolution into the Event Riders Association of North America (ERAofNA.org). Allison was a member of the USEA’s Board of Governors for many years and sits on numerous committees for both the USEF and USEA. Allison graduated from Bowdoin College in 1997. 

Category: expert daysTag: ExpertDayRow1

The Indoor receives a facelift!

January 24, 2023 //  by Abigail

The new and improved indoor is now open for business! Many thanks to Bill for his hard work and for always answering questions about the science behind this new footing. Make sure to check out iEquiTek’s website for more information.

Material is dropped off
Out with the old, in with the new!
Hard at work spreading the footing
Taking a break from spreading to hear the science behind the new footing
Look at that depth!
So close to being finished
Pony Club tests the brand new footing to rave reviews
For more information, visit iEquiTek’s website

Category: Latest News

Waredaca Classic 3-Day Promotional Video

December 18, 2022 //  by Abigail

Thank you so much to Handy Media Productions for this must-see promotional video for the Waredaca Classic 3-Day competition!

Category: Classic Three Day, Competition, Latest News

2022 Road to the Three-Day Challenge Winners

November 20, 2022 //  by Abigail

Many congratulations to the 2022 Road to the Three-Day Challenge Winners!

Beginner Novice Winner: Luba Abrams on Over to Hue (Huey)

Novice Winner: Stephen Fulton on Pedi’s Celtic Measure

Training Winner: Alexa Briscoe on Tempat

Category: Classic Three Day, Latest NewsTag: Road to the 3-Day

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