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Scroll Down to See What's Happening in Zone 7
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| Thank you for being a USHJA Zone 7 member! This month: Read about EAP and HQC Nationals, learn about upcoming rule changes, see where you stand for year-end awards and more. Scroll down to read more, and don't forget to share your experiences with us! |
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USHJA Annual Meeting is December 10-14
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It's not too late!
The 2017 USHJA Annual Meeting, presented by World Equestrian Center, is December 10-14 at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk in Texas!
USHJA has secured discount airfare and rental car opportunities in conjunction with this year's event. We look forward to seeing you there!
Click here for more information. Click here for the schedule of events! Register here. |
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Congratulations to Zone 7 Horse of the Year Competitors
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Congratulations to the Zone 7 Horse of the Year Championships competitors! Click the links below to see results from these championships.
Zone 7 Horse of the Year Championship-North
Lake St. Louis
Nov. 8-12
Zone 7 Horse of the Year Championship-South
Great Southwest Equestrian Center Autumn Classic
Nov. 8-12
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Zone 7 Members Attend Emerging Athletes Program National Training Session
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Congratulation to Zone 7's Amanda Atkins and Owen McWilliams, who participated in the Emerging Athletes Program National Training Session as a stable manager and rider, respectively, Nov. 9-12 at Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio!
Participants learned from Olympian Peter Wylde, Anne Thornbury and other clinicians and speakers. On the final day, Owen and Amanda were part of the fourth place team in the Nations Cup competition.
Atkins was also selected to attend a USHJA Gold Star Clinic as a stable manager.
Click here to read more. Way to go Zone 7! |
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| Amanda and Owen at the EAP National Training Session. Photo credit: Louise Taylor/USHJA Archives |
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EAP National Training Session Podium. Photo credit: Louise Taylor/USHJA Archives
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Congratulations to Celeste Fazioli
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All of the HQC National finalists. Photo credit: Louise Taylor/USHJA Archives
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Click here to read about HQC Nationals. For more information about Horsemanship Quiz Challenge, click here.
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Have You Renewed Your Membership?
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The 2018 competition year begins tomorrow, so be sure to renew your USHJA membership!
Exciting changes this year include:
- Memberships running for an entire year, regardless of when members renew
- An opportunity to sign up for auto-renewal so members don't have to worry about remembering to renew each year
- New exclusive member benefits
Read more about the changes
here. To view information about benefits,
click here.
Renewing is quick and easy:
Thank you to our Life and Three-Year members as well as those who have already renewed for 2018; we look forward to serving you again and encourage you to check out the great new benefits!
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Upcoming Clinics in Zone 7
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Presented by Texas Equine Services, Lynn Criner, DVM
Dec. 8-10
Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, Texas
Jan. 12-14
Valhalla Equestrian,
Aubrey, Texas
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Do you know what rules are changing or going into effect for the 2018 competition year?
Know Before You Show with a comprehensive list of rule changes that will be
effective Dec. 1, 2017
, for the 2018 competition year.
Click here to read a summary of the rules that affect Hunter/Jumper competition. Click here to view the 2018 USEF Rulebook.
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USHJA Sponsor Stable Secretary Extends Discounts to Members
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Stable Secretary organizes equine information and records in one easy-to-use online system. Their mobile app is available for iPhone and Android, and their online software can be used on any computer, laptop or tablet with Internet access.
- USHJA Certified Trainers receive a 50 percent discount on their Stable Secretary subscription (at any level) for the first year of use and a 25 percent discount on the second year of use
- All USHJA members receive a 10 percent discount for one year when they subscribe or begin a free trial in December 2017
- All USHJA Recognized Riding Academy programs receive a 25 percent discount for one year when they subscribe
Check your email for your coupon code for Stable Secretary!
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Spotlight: USHJA Certified Trainers
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Congratulations to Olivia Cliver of Midland, Texas, and Rachel Sargent of Prairie Grove, Ark., who received their certifications as part of the USHJA Trainer Certification Program, presented by
Markel
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For more information about the Trainer Certification Program visit
www.ushja.org/tcp. For the complete list of Certified Trainers,
click here.
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2018 Zone 7 Specifications Available
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Take a minute to review the
2018 Zone 7 Specifications! Zone specifications can change from year to year and are unique to each zone, so be sure you are up to date on the most recent specifications for our zone.
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Click the graphics below to see where you stand in year-end Zone 7 Horse of the Year and Zone 7 Stirrup Cup awards programs.
If you have any points corrections, they must be received by
corrections@usef.org
by 11:59 p.m. EST December 15.
To view national USEF Horse of the Year standings,
click here.
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Important Dates and Deadlines
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Don't miss out on exciting upcoming USHJA programs, events and opportunities:
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| Dec. 8-10 |
Bernie Traurig Clinic, Great Southwest Equestrian Center |
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| Dec. 10-14 |
USHJA Annual Meeting, presented by World Equestrian Center, San Antonio, Texas |
Click for more info |
| Jan. 12-14 |
Texas Hunter Jumper Horseman's Forum with Bernie Traurig and Julie Winkel, Aubrey, Texas |
Click for more info |
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Have an interesting story to share? Know a member who deserves to be recognized? Email stories
here for possible inclusion in a future Zone eNews Update!
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STAY CONNECTED WITH USHJA
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