Sheri Weber, Sharon White, and Wundermaske. Photo via the PRO blog.
Sheri Weber was a well-known and popular face within the eventing community, and it is with great sadness that we report that Sheri passed away as a result of a stroke yesterday.
An owner for Sharon White for 18 years, Sheri was introduced to the sport when her daughter, Emily, was training with Sharon at a local pony club. Sheri currently shares ownership of Wundermaske with Sharon, and was preparing to travel to Europe this fall to watch Sharon and “Patch” compete. Sheri has also owned numerous other horses, including Rum Tum Tugger, Charlie’s Quest, and Raise a Liberty.
In 2013, Sheri was awarded the PRO As You Like It Owners Award, which is given to an owner who has had a lasting impact on a rider’s career and who has made an exceptional contribution to the sport.
“Sheri has stood behind me unwaveringly for years, never expecting anything in return, just loving the sport, the horses, and her rider. She is willing to give whatever she has,” Sharon said when Sheri received the As You Like It award. “There is nothing more influential on a rider’s career than the quiet confidence of someone believing in you, always being there no matter what, and never doubting you.”
“Sheri stands for the backbone of our sport, the grass roots love of eventing, the willingness to put whatever you’ve got into the love of the horse, the rider, and the eventing community. This influences the sport of eventing more than anything else, and is what makes our sport so different and so special.”
A tribute was read and a moment of silence was observed prior to the commencement of show jumping at Millbrook this afternoon. Our thoughts are with all of Sheri’s friends and family in this difficult time, and the EN team would like to extend both our sincere condolences as well as our thanks for all that Sheri has done for our sport.
