Birthdate: 2/17/58

Location: The Plains, Va.

Farm: O’Connor Event Team

411: Karen began competing internationally in 1979, when she was just 21 years old. In 1993 she married fellow equestrian, David O’Connor, and the two went on to create an eventing dynasty, once even standing on the Olympic podium together. Karen is a top international rider, and the top female event rider in the US.

Birthdate: 3/26/62

Location: Aldie, VA

Farm: Southern Edition Farm

411: From Virginia, Stephen got his first taste of competition riding in for the Loudon County Pony Club. He turned professional while in college and began competing internationally in 1989. Stephen got his professional start grooming for Bruce Davidson, and has gone on to create his own eventing legacy.

Kelley Farmer and Larry Glefke have released a statement via social media in response to the U.S. Equestrian Federation's Jan. 10 announcement of their respective suspensions for a horse who tested positive for GABA. 

The U.S. Equestrian Federation Hearing Committee has issued its first decision imposing penalties pursuant to the Equine Drugs & Medications Penalty Guidelines that went into effect Jan. 1, 2016.

At the end of December, the U.S. Equestrian Federation released its Hearing Committee rulings from September through December regarding riders and owners who were suspended or received fines or censures.