A celebration of life for much-admired veterinarian Meg Mullin will be held May 26 at the U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation in Gladstone, N.J. Details are yet to come.
Dr. Mullin died earlier this month after a February riding accident in Florida. She was a sports medicine clinician at the B.W. Furlong and Associates veterinary practice, and often worked with the U.S. teams competing internationally. To read more about her, click here.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Para-Equestrian Association has created the Meg Mullin Memorial Grant in her memory. It is designed to offset the expenses of athletes’ initial CPEDI competition. Establishing the grant was a way to honor the work and kindness she practiced at each para-equestrian event.
Interim president of the USPEA, Tina Wentz, said, “The Meg Mullin Memorial Grant was established in memory of the excellent work and care given by Dr. Meg “Muggy” Mullin to all the para-dressage horses she treated and the athletes she encouraged. Meg’s joy for life and her dedication to the care and welfare of all our para-dressage equine partners was evident from the moment she arrived at any event, whether it was the Paralympics, a CPEDI, training camp or symposium; whether it was our number one horse or a borrowed horse and the athlete’s first CPEDI.”
Friend and international para-dressage trainer Andrea Woodard of Woodard Dressage added, “Meg was an incredible woman and a true force to be reckoned with. She was always positive, supportive and helpful. I first met Meg when she started as the official vet for the para-dressage team. We quickly became good friends, and she was a fantastic vet, so she was a huge help to have with us as we traveled the world with the horses to chase medals for Team USA.”
Andrea continued, “Meg was really down to earth as a person, she was spiritual, loving, and very inclusive. You could always rely on her; no matter how busy or pressing her situation was, she would be there for you. I will forever miss her vibrant personality and beautiful smile.”