A celebration of life will be held for Patrick “Packy”. McGaughan on Saturday, June 19 at 4 p.m. The celebration will be in the jump field of Banbury Cross Farm, 26315 Haines Rd., Clarksburg, Md.
Everyone who wants to honor Packy is invited to attend and tell their stories, pat Bandit and toast a well-lived life. There will be signs posted to direct vehicles to park. RSVPs can be sent to Judy McGaughan on Facebook messenger or at (301) 526-4241.
Packy and Bandit.
Packy died in his sleep at age 56 in March 2020. He began his career as a young rider in the late 1970s and went on to compete at the North American Young Rider Championships. He was rider in residence at the U.S. Equestrian Team from 1981 to 1982 under the guidance of coach Jack LeGoff.
In 1987, he rode on the U.S.gold medal team at the Pan American Games in Indianapolis, where he also earned the individual bronze medal. He graduated from Duke University in North Carolina and in 1991 from the University of Maryland School of Law.
A popular instructor in Area II, Packy operated Banbury Cross Farm. It developed into a top training, breeding and boarding facility, specializing in eventing, dressage, hunters, and equitation. Packy produced numerous horses and riders to the highest level of the sport. He was a well-regarded instructor in Area II for juniors, amateurs and professionals.
An award in Packy’s memory has been established through the U.S, Eventing Association Foundation. That award will include a bronze trophy. Award recipients will be recognized at the USEA annual meeting and convention. The trophy will be on display at the Celebration of Life. Donations for the Packy Prize may be made to USEA Foundation, Attn: The Packy Prize, 525 Old Waterford Road NW, Leesburg, Va. 20176.
Donations may also be made online at www.useafoundation.org/donate and by clicking the “Use my donation to support:” box and clicking the option titled “The Packy Prize (USEA Foundation).”