On June 10th, Phyllis Dawson's barn burned down. Thank God none of her horses were injured, they were able to get them all out, but all of her equipment was lost. Unfortunately, even though her barn was insured, it will not cover the expenses of everything lost in the fire. The true story here isn't in the fire itself, but in how the equestrian community surrounding Phyllis's Virginia farm, but also the eventing community as a whole has stepped in to help Phyllis, her workers and students in this time of need. Not only is Waredaca Horse Trials organizing the donations of equipment and materials at their June 29th event, but they are also having a raffle where all proceeds go to Team Windchase. Among the prizes in the raffle is an entry fee into the October 2008 Waredaca HT.
For the USEA article on the fundraiser click here.
For News regarding Team Windchase and their fight to rise out of the ashes click here.
To see more pictures of the barn fire click here.
The year of 2008 seems to have tested the eventing community's ability to stick together. Through several equine deaths that have recently happened, as well as Darren Chiacchia's accident at Red Hills in March the eventing community has stuck together through thick and thin and have proved to help their fellow eventers when needed. Please keep those who need it in your thoughts and prayers as this trying year is only half over.
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