Amy and Gallerone at the 2011 AECs. (Photo by Leslie Threlkeld, courtesy of USEA.)
As Amy Barrington continues to recover, the eventing community has once again bonded together in a show of determination and support to aid the recovery of a fellow eventer. The outpouring of support continues to grow, and it is truly heartwarming to see how close knit of a community we are.
On September 21st and 22nd, Tamra Smith will be the featured rider for the USEA Area IX Eventing Symposium. Tamra will be giving lessons to small groups of riders, and there will also be an opportunity for yoga and pilates classes as well as lectures on topics such as equine sports medicine. Saturday evening will feature a reception hosted by Grand Meadows Equine Supplements, which will also include a silent auction.
Black Dog Eventing’s Erin Hoffman is hoping that this symposium will become an annual event, and has announced that this year’s event will donate all proceeds to the Amy Barrington Recovery Fund. Tamra Smith will be donating her time and has encouraged other coaches to do the same.
From Tamra: “Eventing is such a tight family. The outpouring of support so far has been amazing. I think we can all give a little of our time to make sure one of our teammates and her family are taken care of.”
Auditors are welcomed and encouraged for a $25 per day audit fee, which will also be donated to Amy’s Recovery Fund. If you are in the area, be sure to stop by and check out what promises to be a great event for an even better cause.
For more information about riding in or auditing the USEA Area IX Eventing Symposium featuring Tamra Smith, or to donate an item to the silent auction, please contact Erin Hofmann at [email protected]
For more information on how to contribute to the Barrington Family, please visit the “Amy Barrington Recovery Page” on Facebook, or visit the Amy Barrington Recovery Fund.
