Elisabeth Harpham and Kathy Dress a e organizing a fundraiser for Jane Sleeper, 73 of East Fallowfield, Pa., who was badly hurt in a fall off a young horse that stepped on her chest.
Jane Sleeper on UN at the sunken road (Photo by Heather McGreer)This is what Harphan and Dress have posted.
Olympian and 5* rider Jane Sleeper, one of the eventing community’s beloved own, needs some assistance, and we’ve pulled together some resources on how to do so.
Jane needs little introduction to the EN community: she’s perhaps best recently known for her beaming smile as she pinged around Kentucky after Kentucky with her self-produced and scrappy mare, UN.
She was also a part of the squad sent to the 1988 Seoul Olympics and the 1991 Pan American Games.
She’s also a well-respected coach and has produced several horses she bred herself, including a few from UN.
Near the end of May, Jane was involved in a riding accident that has left her with numerous medical costs and an inability to work, according to a GoFundMe published by Elisabeth Harpham and Kathy Dress.
The fundraising page has set a target of $25,000, with just under $8,000 raised ahead of this article’s publication.
Go to the Jane Sleeper fund raiser to find the GoFundMe.
THERE IS also an online auction that has been organized and is now accepting bids through July 24.
A wide variety of items are available, including lessons with 5* riders, entries, bodywork certificates, and tailgating passes at the Maryland 5 Star.
New items are still being added, and if you’d like to donate something to the auction you may do so by contacting Niamh O’Connell.
Additionally, Kennett Brewing Company will host an event on July 23 from 4-7 pm, and you may see some celebrity guests bartending for the cause.
We’ll do our best to keep you updated on Jane’s recovery and are pulling hard for positive news.
BOYD MARTIN had a tribute to Jane on his Facebook page.
Ultimate PA legend, Jane Sleeper, who rode on the 1988 team in Seoul, Korea had a bad fall recently and is looking at a long road to recovery.
If you have some spare cash to support the fundraiser to help with her medical bills it would be greatly appreciated by her family and friends.
Jane was a huge support after the barn fire at True Prospect and hoping she gets back on her feet soon.
Help Jane Sleeper Recover, organized by Elisabeth Harpham and Kathy Dress - gofundme.com
KAREN RAMSING-BIXLER sent this to The Horse.
Jane Sleeper has been a greatfriend for over 30 years.
I cannot say enough about her a friend and a horsewoman.
She is a shining star in the horse industry and a wonderful person.
Pleaseconside giving her a had as she getsback on her feet.
