United States Eventing Association, Area VII

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United States Eventing Association
Area VII
Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho and Alaska

Most Recent Update: May 2: Homepage, Robert Leyens,News, Calendar, Classifieds Other Recent Updates: Young Rider and Adult Rider pages, NWEC, Happs Omnibus,
Our first USEA recognized event in 2008 is NWEC Spring Horse Trials Entries open March 25 Competition May 09-11 Omnibus Ride Times Posted Property For Sale/Lease	On the Homepage: Robert Leyen - Memorial Service May 17 Inavale Farm HT Accomodations change 2008 Spring Adult Rider Camp
	Happs Horse Trials May 24-25th, 2008 Entries Open April 8 Beginner Novice - Training Omnibus
Robert Wouters Leyen, M.D. Dr. Robert Wouters Leyen, aka "Dr. Bob" and "Dr. Avalanche," died Monday, April 14, 2008 in Gig Harbor, Washington. Born September 29, 1951 in Nashville, Tennessee, Robert was the only son of the late Dr. Robert Fitzwater Leyen and Wilma Wouters Leyen. He has practiced as an Orthopedic Surgeon in Tacoma and Olympia, Washington for the past 18 years with unwavering diligence, care and dedication toward providing optimal care. Robert's first love was his family. Robert and Jennifer Albright were married March 19, 1988 in Maryville, Tennessee. Their love spanned 32 years from Tennessee to Washington State and numerous points in between. Robert and Jennifer's daughter, Elizabeth, will be graduating in June with academic honors from Tacoma School of the Arts.. He actively competed in 3-Day Equestrian Eventing in Area VII and mentored many young riders. Much of his free time was spent riding his exceptional horse "Large Marge" and training his very smart Labrador retriever "B". The sight of Robert and "Large Marge" brought smiles to all who saw them. Robert will be dearly missed by his beloved wife Jennifer, his loving daughter Elizabeth, the Albright family, his cousins, Drs. Erich and Ben Wouters, and by countless close friends, colleagues, and patients from sea to shining sea and beyond. We are thankful for his life, love, kindness, generosity of spirit, and fine Christian example. A celebration of Robert's life will be held at the Gig Harbor United Methodist Church, 7400 Pioneer Way, Gig Harbor, WA 98335, at 2pm on Saturday, May 17, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Robert W. Leyen Memorial Fund at any Columbia State Bank. Arrangements are by Haven of Rest Funeral Home, Gig Harbor, WA, 253-851-9991. Please sign the online guest book at www.legacy.com/tribnet Please read the complete obituary - this was condensed slightly for the Area VII Home Page
Inavale Farm Horse Trials Lodging Update -The Super 8 Motel has changed owners and is no longer offering a discounted rate to horse trials competitors. We are happy to announce a new partnership with Salbasgeon Suites located at 1730 NW 9th St Corvallis. They have reserved a block of rooms at a discounted rate for the 2008 Inavale Farm Horse Trials. Reservations need to be made by June 1st. The phone number to contact them is 1-800-965-8808 ask for the Group Reservation Code "Horse".
2008 Spring Adult Rider Camp Cindy Covington The USEA Area VII Adult Rider Camp was held this year March 21-23 at Tulipsprings Eventing Center in Kennewick, Washington. Our host, Carol Curry, welcomed over thirty horse and rider teams to her wonderful facility. For the first time in a long time, we were not deluged by rain! Our clinicians for the three days were Meika Decher, Jean Moyer, Anni Grandia, and Beth Anderson Ness. These four ladies worked from dawn until dark with every variety of horse and rider that the event world can come up with! We had horses that had never been in a cross country field up to our Three Star rider who was part of the Developing Rider List this year (sorry, Anne-have to star drop when I can!) Beth, our dressage queen, was very impressed with the quality of horses that we presented her to work with. The format this year allowed riders to customize their weekend by choosing exactly which specialty they wished to focus on each day with their private and group lesson. Overall, each horse and rider team rode 5 times and really had the opportunity to work on their weaknesses before event season starts. read more...