Photo courtesy of Colorado Horse Park
Colorado Horse Park will begin the 2016 season with a bang with numerous facility upgrades and more competition opportunities for riders. Located in Colorado, the Horse Park will also host the Nutrena American Eventing Championships per the latest agreement with the USEA.
Meg Krueger has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer, and the brains behind the facility are excited to have more on tap for one of the crown jewels of equestrian sport in the middle of the country.
“It is an honor to be a part of the expansion process of this facility and I am looking forward to bringing my knowledge and expertise to The Colorado Horse Park during this transition process,”Meg said in a USEA release. “We are motivated to enhance this iconic facility to its full potential and I’m eager to begin working with our team to create a successful and enjoyable atmosphere for our exhibitors and spectators.”
“We feel that there is incredible opportunity for this facility as we begin the expansion and restructuring process at The Colorado Horse Park,” Mark Bellissimo, managing partner of Colorado Equestrian Partners, said. “Meg’s leadership skills and vast experience in both horse show management and business relations make her a perfect fit to oversee our plans for this facility.”
Improvements on the list for the year include footing and arena improvement, upgrades to the cross-country course and updated facilities. There will also be improvements made to aid with traffic flow.
For eventers, the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships are slated to be held at Colorado Horse Park in July, along with a CCI*/2* and CIC*/2* in June. You can view more information and dates here.
