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In Memoriam - People

In Memoriam - People

Jane Savoie 1992
In Memoriam - People

In Memoriam - Jane E. Savoie

Jane was a magnetic force to be around and will be so sadly missed and greatly treasured by many friends and hundreds of her students.

Posted on Jan 6, 2021

Lila Kommerstad
In Memoriam - People

In Memoriam - Lila Kommerstad, Steffen Peters' First Sponsor

Lila Kommerstad, one of America's most prominent dressage sponsors in the 1990s, has passed away on Sunday 23 August 2020. She was 94 years old. Lila was married to the late entrepreneur Robert Kommerstad, who passed in 2002. The couple was married...

Posted on Aug 29, 2020

Verne Batchelder
In Memoriam - People

Verne E. Batchelder Leaves a Legacy

The US Dressage world is still reeling from the loss of a beloved horseman breeder, clinician, and long time personality on the US Dressage scene.

Posted on Oct 28, 2019

Carol Smith
In Memoriam - People

In Memoriam - Carol Lynn Smith

Carol Lynn Smith of Montverde, FL went home to be with her Heavenly Father on August 26th, 2019. She was pre-deceased by her father, Robert Work and mother, Helen Wilson of Detroit, Michigan. She is survived by her sisters Marilyn Kasko of Fresco...

Posted on Sep 1, 2019

Ann Haller
In Memoriam - People

In Memoriam: Ann Haller

The USEA is very sad to announce that Ann Rickard Haller died suddenly today with what appears to be complications related to an ongoing medical condition. Ann was working as the press officer and cross-country controller at Great Meadow...

Posted on Aug 27, 2019

John Grimes
In Memoriam - People

John Grimes Passed Away

A colorful, joyful and creative person known to many for many years in the Wellington Community of West Palm Beach has passed away. After a heartfelt battle with cancer, John passed away at home on Monday, June 24. He has left a legacy of his amazing accomplishments which will live on through the power and strength of his work, and the love of his family.

Posted on Jun 26, 2019

Major General Jonathan R. Burton
In Memoriam - People, Image Gallery, Legends

Major General Jonathan R. Burton (1919-2019)

Maj. Gen. Jonathan (Jack) Burton, who served his country in both World War II and Vietnam, is a legend in the U.S. equestrian world. A former U.S. cavalry officer, he represented America in numerous international equestrian competitions, including the 1948 and 1956 Olympics. Skilled in both jumping and dressage, Gen. Burton is perhaps best known for being one of the key figures behind the development of eventing in the U.S.

Posted on Jun 15, 2019

In Memoriam
In Memoriam - People, Katydid Combined Driving Event

Katrina Hickox Becker 1931-2019

An accomplished equestrienne, Katrina was involved in almost every aspect of the equestrian world. Her accomplishments during her career are too numerous to itemize, from horse show trophies and ribbons early in life to numerous winning racehorses starting in 1973, and driving championships won by her ponies in this millennium.

Posted on Jun 4, 2019

Gwen Stockebrand
In Memoriam - People

Gwen Stockebrand US Dressage Team Veteran Loses Battle With Cancer

American Grand Prix dressage rider Gwen Stockebrand has passed away, losing her battle against cancer. She was 64 years old. Stockebrand last competed nationally in 2013 on NA Sampson. In 2014 Gwen was diagnosed with cancer which she fought bravely and survived. However, the cancer returned and she lost her second, courageous battle.

Posted on Apr 24, 2019

Theresa Ann (née Foster) Damiano
In Memoriam - People

An Extraordinary, Ordinary Rider - A Fanfare for the Common Equestrian

I will not be in the least bit surprised if you fail to recognize the lady in the photo. She could be one of your fellow boarders. She does not lift up her voice in expectation of special treatment for herself or her horse by the barn’s management. She keeps her belongings under control and does not creep into shared spaces. She keeps her tack orderly so that the rest of us need not be concerned that visitors to our barn will think us a slovenly or careless gaggle of riders.

Posted on Apr 18, 2019

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