Accolades

Rebecca Howard's Blog, Nov. 16, 2012 "Silver Mexico

THE GROOM: Dana Cooke

Rocky, I and the Fork are so lucky to have this girl a part of the team. She gets it. She cares and works her ass off. There is so much heart and thought that goes into getting to a team competition and then performing while there. Dana was there every step of the way. There certainly were many tears shed on Sunday afternoon when it was all said and done.

Mochas Gracias! Xo

David O'Connor on the future of team Canadian Eventing

Reflections on the JEM David O'Connor and his views on the future of the team Canadian Eventing A conversation with Karen Robinson held Oct. 9 2010.
From 2010 Eventing News (page 8)

Q: "I don't like to put you on the spot and make you name names at the peril of leaving out some talented up-and-comers, but do any names spring to mind when you think of the field of riders one level below the team?"

A: "There are many talented younger riders coming up. Danica Moore has a lot of talent. Dana Cooke, who works for Rebecca Howard, is also quite a talented rider. There are a few younger people out there who look like they have possibilities..."

Pro Rider 2010, Fall Newsletter

PRO: We all have fantastic support teams to be able to compete at this level, including our spouses, families, owners, grooms, coaches and sponsors. Who, in your support group, is the person who is critical to the success of your team but isn’t always the first person to get credit?

REBECCA HOWARD (2010 WEG CANADIAN TEAM MEMBER): Often it is the people “at home” keeping the barn running while I am on the road that do not get enough credit. This year that team is lead by Dana Cooke, who is groom, assistant, rider, you name it and she does it. Dana has been crucial to keeping the farm, horses, and clients happy at the home base.