August 2, 2025 Horse Trial Canceled
A note from Mrs. Susan Brigham, Owner and Organizer at Catalpa Corner
Due to low entry numbers, we have decided to cancel the coming August 2, 2025 USEA Recognized ODE.
Competitors will receive a FULL monetary refund. If you don’t receive a check in two weeks please contact me.
I would ask that you cash/deposit your refund check promptly.
All the best,
Susan
Earlier Post:
Our local county donated loads and loads of lovely topsoil from ditch clearing around the area, and we used this dirt to fill in deficits on either side of the top bank. Below is an image of lifting the bridge onto new supports.
We also cleared the another pathway through the bottom creek for additional use cross country. We have a good deal of spring seeding to do, but are certainly impressed by these changes to the park.
Additionally, we hope to seed, feed and weed the dressage rings for a smooth professional grass ring.
Lumber has been purchased to start a group of fun cabins at all levels, and we have had request for a training wedge and trakehner and we hope incorporate these obstacles in our new course this year.
The USEA omnibus for the August 2, 2025 USEA Recognized Event is complete. Despite increases in fees by USEA and USEF we are trying to keep Iowa eventing affordable for the backyard eventer and note no increase in fees.
We will be open for schooling as soon as the weather permits.
Happy New Eventing Year 2025!
Kick on,
Susan Brigham
Organizer
319-930-1209