Gigi broke her neck in the spring of 1999 while riding in an event, resulting in incomplete quadriplegia. Initially paralyzed from the chest down, she is eternally grateful for having the opportunity to regain her mobility! Gigi had extensive riding experience before her accident:
1970-1976 Working student for May and Denny Emerson 1976-1979 Working student and barn manager for Gunnar Ostergaard and Ellin Dixon 1979-1983 Working student/groom George Theodorescu in Sassenberg, W. Germany From 198... Read More

U.S. Para-Dressage National Training Symposium Hosted by Carlisle Academy Integrative Equine Therapy & Sports Carlisle partners with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), the United States Para Equestrian Association (USPEA) and SmartPak to bring world-class education and training opportunities to U.S Para-Dressage riders and coaches May 29-June 1    Lyman, Maine – May 22, 2013- Carlisle Academy Integrative Equine Therapy & Sports, a premier organization offerin... Read More

Entries Open Through May 30th for the Golden State Dressage Classic CPEDI3* June 13-16, 2013 Written by: Lindsay Y McCall Download the PDF HERE Rancho Murieta, CA-  May 17, 2013– Entries are open through May 30, 2013 for Para-Equestrian Dressage riders interested in heading to California for the exciting Golden State Dressage Classic CPEDI3*. The Golden State Dressage Classic is scheduled June 13-16, 2013 at the Murieta Equestrian Center in Rancho Murieta, CA. All Para-Dressage riders l... Read More

Attention Judges: Para-Equestrian Dressage FEI Course (With Exams) for Promotion to FEI 3* and 4* June 12-14   In addition to Para-Equestrian Dressage   FEI Refresher Seminar (Without Exams) for FEI Judges Written by: Lindsay Yosay McCall View the PDF HERE     Rancho Murieta, CA-May 13, 2013– Two exciting education opportunities will be held June 12-14, 2013 in conjunction with the Golden State Dressage Classic CPEDI3* in Rancho Murieta, CA. The first opportunity is a Para... Read More

  Announcing the United States Olympic Committee and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Assistance Program for Para-Equestrian Dressage Athletes VIEW THE PDF HERE     Lexington, KY- May 6, 2013- The U.S. Olympic Committee supports Paralympic-eligible military veterans in their efforts to represent the USA at the upcoming Paralympic Games and other International competitions.  Veterans who demonstrate exceptional sport skills and the commitment necessary to pursue elite... Read More

Horse Radio Network Features Kristi Wysocki and Gil Merrick on Para-Equestrian Hour      Thousand Oaks, CA-April 26, 2013-The Horse Radio Network provides the equestrian world with an entertaining and impressive line-up of radio shows for multiple disciplines. Host Lindsay McCall Executive Director of the Horse Radio Network, Glenn the Geek, makes it his goal to provide informative yet enjoyable radio shows for everyone in the equestrian industry. On April 25, 2013 the Dr... Read More

Written by: Lindsay McCall Photos by: Courtesy DoversWorld.com USPEA Congratulates Robert Dover on the Appointment of Chef d’ Equipe/ Technical Advisor for the U.S. Dressage Team DOWNLOAD THE PDF HERE Robert Dover Photo courtesy of Robert Dovert at DoversWorld.com Lexington, Kentucky- April 19, 2013- The United States Para-Equestrian Association would like to congratulate Robert Dover on his appointment as the next Chef d’ Equipe/ Technical Advisor for the U.S. Dressage... Read More

PRESS RELEASE: Written by Carlisle Academy and Lindsay McCall   Announcing the 2013 U.S. National Para-Dressage Training Symposium “A Team Approach” Hosted & Organized by  Carlisle Academy Integrative Equine Therapy & Sports 65 Drown Lane, Lyman, Maine, USA Sponsored by USPEA & USEF Train the Trainer Workshop~ May 29 – 30 Rider Symposium ~ May 30 – June 1 Auditors Welcome   Registration Deadline is May 10, 2013 YOU MAY DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM HERE:... Read More

View the PDF Here United States Para-Equestrian Association For Immediate Release: Written by: Lindsay McCall Photos by: Lindsay McCalUnited States Para-Equestrian Assoc.: www.USPEA.org  Media Contact: Hope Hand 3940 Verde Vista Drive Thousand Oas, CA 91360 E-mail: Wheeler966@aol.com (610) 356-6481 Horse Radio Network Features U.S. Para-Equestrian Association on a Once A Month Dressage Radio Segment     Wellington, FL-April 3, 2013- The H... Read More