tual Gold Medal winners, with Packy and Tanzer finishing third individually (though a Pan Am Games rule that no one country could sweep the individual medals cost him the ac- tual Bronze Medal). With their next goal be- ing the 1988 Seoul Olympics, Packy took a semester off from Duke, and he and Tanzer spent that winter in Wellington, FL, training and competing in show jumping with the help of Anne Kursinski. Sadly that dream was never realized when Tanzer tied-up and was retired from competition at the final Olympic selection trial. Packy took a few years away from


horses after this, graduated from college and then law school at the University of Maryland. He was a successful lawyer for several years, working both in New York and Washington, DC. Packy retired from law for good in the mid-2000s and returned to train- ing horses and riders full time. Teach- ing was “his life’s work and true pas- sion,” said former working student Katy Americo. Packy’s teaching career had begun coaching Pony Clubbers from his home club of Frederick in 1982, upon his return home from the USET. It continued, sometimes full time, for years at a time, and sometimes part-time while on breaks from school. Tere were a couple of hiatuses, but despite his great successes as a rider, he will be remembered most as a teacher by the many riders he helped develop through- out a nearly 40 year span. Packy’s list of students is long and diverse. In


a recent podcast interview with Major League Eventers’ Karen and Rob Bowersox, he jok- ingly called himself, “the preferred trainer of… Olympians,” referring to Torrance Watkins and Linden Ryan. He helped advance the ca-


reers of up and coming eventing professionals Matt Flynn, Lillian Heard and Daniel Klas- ing as well as successful Young Riders Jackson Dillard, Ryan Keefe, Ema Klugman, Tayler Stewart and so many others. But Packy would teach “anyone who asked


him,” including adult amateur eventers of all levels, show hunter riders, dressage riders, hobby riders and foxhunters. He stressed the importance of technique and was known to regularly quote Le Goff, Wofford, Morris and


petitive riding, and in particular, eventing. He was strong in his beliefs, a stickler for rules, and quick to voice his opinion, even when it wasn’t popular. He challenged SafeSport, and was a member of Athletes in Equity for Sport, a group of business people, professionals, and participants who recognize the need and in- tent of disciplinary proceedings in sport and see the need for governing bodies in sport to respect the rights of all Americans. He was a regular contributor of thought- provoking essays to Te Chronicle of the Horse. He was sharp and witty; once penning a satirical column for Te Plaid Horse (then called Te Equierer) called


“Packy Unbridled.” His daily


Packy McGaughan and Tanzer at the 1988 Rolex Kentucky Three-day Event.


Boldt in his lessons, which were as intellectu- ally challenging as they were physically de- manding. Packy’s students learned to memo- rize and recite the Dressage Training Pyramid and the definition of the German term “Los- gellasenheit.” His loud, booming voice could be heard throughout an entire show grounds and he was notoriously stingy with his praise, but his loyalty to his students was everlasting. Once you were part of his team, you were al- ways a part of his team. Packy was committed to the sport of com-


Facebook recounts of the World Eques- trian Games at Tryon in 2018 went vi- ral, including a comical “biblical” video recount of the event, which was severely dampened by Hurricane Florence. His many contributions to the sport of eventing and to the people of event- ing will be revered and remembered for many years to come. Packy is survived by his parents,


A.S. “Mack” and Judy McGaughan of Clarksburg and Wellington, FL, broth- er Mark and wife Madgie McGaughan,


sister Erin and husband Jon Hochberg, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and his beloved Jack Russell Terrier, Bandit. A celebration of life is scheduled to be held at


Seneca Valley Pony Club Horse Trials in Pool- esville on a weekend in June (details to follow), where a cross-country jump will be dedicated in his memory. In addition, the “Packy Per- petual Trophy,” established by his parents and run through the United States Eventing As- sociation, will be awarded to an outstanding young rider at the Preliminary level.


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Social Distance Schooling at Loch Moy SOCIAL DISTANCING? SOCIALLY DISTANT?


LOCH MOY FARM IS OPEN FOR SCHOOLING OF ALL DISCIPLINES!


Ride your horse while still maintaining your distance - a healthy outlet! Schooling at Loch Moy Farm is open to keep riders fit and ready for when the 2020 competition season resumes.


Although we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE QUARANTINE for the duration, we understand that horses and riders have to be exercised. Please take all precautions when in public (including at the barn).


No physical contact will be made at the office. We are REQUIRING that all riders make an appointment by text at 301-514-0111.


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We will be tracking everyone entering the facility. Absolutely no unannounced arrivals will be accommodated.


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• Derby Course+XC Schooling Course: $50* • Stadium Schooling: $35 • Dressage Schooling (small & standard arenas): $35 • Gallop Track: $25 • River Trail/Hacking: $25** • Companion Horse/In-Hand Horse: $25


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