Karen O’Connor was inducted into the USEA Hall of Fame. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
At Saturday night’s USEA Hall of Fame Gala, seven individuals were inducted into the USEA Hall of Fame during a colorful ceremony in New Orleans. Nina and Tim Gardner, Karen O’Connor, Capt. Mark Phillips, Marty Simensen, Howard Simpson, and Kerry Millikin’s Thoroughbred Out And About were honored as the newest members, joining a special group of horses, riders, owners and others who have greatly influenced the sport of eventing. Congratulations to the inductees and we thank you for your loyalty and love for eventing.
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- The evening opened with a parade by Carmouche, a local performing arts academy. USEA President Carol Kozlowski led the way. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Max Corcoran crowns ‘Princess’ Karen O’Connor. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Dr. Kathy Anderson (left) and Dr. Marty Simensen’s widow, Holly. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Kerry Millikin and Carol Kozlowski. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Howard Simpson and David O’Connor at the 2018 USEA Awards Banquet. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Phillip Dutton’s career was heavily impacted by new members of the Hall of Fame, Nina and Tim Gardner. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Phillip Dutton and Nina and Tim Gardner. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Jim Wolf had the room in stitches while he roasted new Hall of Fame member Captain Mark Phillips. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Captain Mark Phillips and Jim Wolf. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Master of Ceremonies Jim Wofford. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
