In Memoriam - People

Though pure grit, raw talent and uncompromising dedication, Elizabeth achieved phenomenal success as an internationally recognized equestrian in dressage

Spain’s Marco Fuste, known for his bountiful charisma and extensive experience in the equestrian sporting sphere, including his tenure as FEI Jumping Director since 1 February 2021, passed away on 5 January 2023.

Sharon Rose Poulin, 73, of Deleon Springs, FL passed away on November 28th, 2022 after a tenacious fight with metastatic breast cancer. She was surrounded by her husband and four children who loved her deeply.

Paralympian, eleven-year USEF Board member, and the United States Para-Equestrian Association founder Hope C. Hand of Newtown Square, Penn., was honored with the 2022 United States Equestrian Federation Lifetime Achievement Award.

Hope Hand, USPEA President passed peacefully surrounded by family at age 73 on June 12, 2022. Surviving is her husband, Stanley Hand, daughter Amy Cappozzoli and son in law, Eric and their children, Parker and Lincoln, a brother, Charlie Kean and sister-in-law Pamela Kean, and, her westie, Finley.

William “Bill” Gerald Kraatz, age 73 of Florence, KY passed away on February 15, 2022. He was an avid horseman his entire life and he never met a stranger.

Carol Harris, March 26, 1923 - August 7, 2021 - A native of West Orange, New Jersey, Carol owned Standardbreds, Hackney ponies, Arabians, Saddlebreds, and Tennessee Walking horses before turning to Quarter Horses in the 1950s. Eventually, Carol...

"If you are lucky, a unique and special soul enters your life, changing your time on this earth forever." As so begins the loving tribute to her husband, Brant Kelly.

It is with great sadness and the deepest regrets that Phelps Media Group announces the passing of its founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mason Phelps Jr.. Phelps passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home of a heart attack.

She broke barriers as a female physician and business woman. I met Anne when I was 14. She was a role model, my friend and great supporter for most of my life. I will miss her dearly." Patricia Becker