Happy New Year everyone! The year is already off and running with several young riders from Zone 10 learning all they can from the USHJA Gold Star Clinic - West and the USEF George Morris Horsemastership Clinic, presented by USHJA. As the new show season gets underway, don't forget to visit the
USHJA website
to learn about this year's championships, special classes/sections, and educational programs. The Zone 10 monthly eNews is also a great place to keep up with USHJA championships and programs as we will feature descriptions, program deadlines, and website links throughout the year. We are looking forward to seeing what our Zone 10 members achieve this year!
Kathy Hobstetter
Co-Chair, Zone 10 Committee |
Ned Glynn
Co-Chair, Zone 10 Committee |
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Applications Open for 2018 USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships and Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Championships
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USHJA Zones 9 & 10 Jumper Team Championships
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| Photo credit: Megan Lacy/USHJA |
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National Sunshine Series II
Nov. 6-11
Thermal, Calif.
Qualifying period:
Nov. 13, 2017-Sept. 24, 2018
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USHJA Zones 9 &10 Hunter Championships, presented by SmartPak
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| Photo credit: Tricia Booker/USHJA |
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National Sunshine Series II
Nov. 6-11
Thermal, Calif.
Qualifying period:
July 24, 2017-Sept. 7, 2018
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USHJA Gold Star Clinic - West Provides Great Opportunity for Young Riders to Learn from the Best
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Riders at the USHJA Gold Star Clinic - West. Photo credit: Kristin Rover/USHJA
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The USHJA Gold Star Clinic - West, featuring lead clinician Richard Spooner, took place at HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, Calif., Jan 18-21 and gave young riders the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business. Congratulations to all of the Zone 10 members who participated:
1.10/1.15m
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| Kate Abajian |
| Nicole Beales |
| Maud Christal |
| Emily Hartley |
| Jerra Mays |
| Aubrie Munson |
| Tanna Seltzer |
| Marielle Zoretic |
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| 1.20/1.25m |
| Amelie Louise Bittar |
| Clea Caddell |
| Lauren Craft |
| Amelia Enzminger |
| Kaitlyn Lovingfoss |
| Trent McGee |
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| 1.30/1.35m |
| Alyce Bittar |
| Claire Follmer |
| Maggie Kehring |
| Dylan Laiken |
| Alexa Leong |
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The four-day clinic included horsemanship, stable management, mounted instruction and additional education from Richard Spooner and other top industry professionals like Rich Fellers, Will Simpson, and Kirsten Coe. Participants also had the opportunity to compete in a modified Nation's Cup competition on the final day of the clinic.
Congratulations to the winning team of
Alyce Bittar, Clea Caddell,
and
Maud Christal
, who were coached to victory by their Chef d'Equipe Rich Fellers. Read more about the clinic here.
The Gold Star Clinics are available on demand at EQSports.net.
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New Regional Championships Added to USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Program
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Photo credit: Tricia Booker/USHJA |
International Jumping Festival (Sept. 19-23) is hosting the Southwest Championship in San Juan Capistrano, Calif.
Oregon High Desert Classic 2 (July 25-29) in Bend, Ore., is hosting the Northwest Championship.
Horses MUST be enrolled to participate, so enroll your 3', 3'3", 3'6" or 3'9" Green Hunter by Feb. 1 to enjoy the lowest enrollment rate!
Click here
to read more.
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Zone 10 Members Attend USEF George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session
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The new show year started off once again with the 12th Annual George Morris Horsemastership Clinic (Jan 5-7) in Wellington, Fla. This year, Zone 10 was represented by riders Alyce Bittar, Natalie Dean, Cecily Hayes, and Hannah Loly, as well as by Assistant Stable Manager Taylor Wohler. Each participant earned numerous accolades in 2017 to earn their prestigious spot in the clinic, which provides mounted and unmounted education through renowned clinicians.
This year featured another all-star clinician lineup, and riders got to learn from some of the best in the business. They worked on their flatwork with Anne Kursinski, gymnastics with Kent Farrington, and mock Nation's Cup competition with McLain Ward. Unmounted clinicians included veterinarian Dr. Tim Ober, sports psychologist Tonya Johnston, and course designer Conrad Homfeld, among others. Participants came away with a wealth of knowledge and a greater understanding of the sport and the horsemanship required to become a professional equestrian
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Click here
to watch the clinic on demand.
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Become a More Well-Rounded Athlete
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Sessions feature intensive mounted and unmounted instruction from top clinicians in the sport and are open to riders 25 and under who apply and meet the requirements.
Sessions in Zone 10:
May 31-June 4 at Maplewood Stables in Reno, Nev., with
Jim Wofford and Nanci Snyder and
June 27-July 1 at LA Equestrian Center with
Kip Rosenthal and Anne Thornbury. The application deadline for both sessions is
April 16.
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Need Help Getting Where You Want to Go?
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USHJA Zone 10 offers an EAP Grant to assist with covering the costs associated with attending an EAP Regional Training Session.
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Dates and Location Set for 2018 Adequan FEI North American Junior Children and Young Rider Championships
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Photo credit: Kaitlyn Karssen for EqSol/USHJA |
Old Salem Farm in New York, will be hosting the
2018 Jumping Adequan FEI North American Junior Children and Young Rider Championships, presented by Gotham North,
Aug. 1-5.
Old Salem Farm sits on 125 acres in the rolling hills of North Salem, N.Y., and hosts competitions such as the prestigious American Gold Cup CSI4*-W and the Old Salem Spring shows.
The location met the key determinants outlined in the bidding process, according to US Equestrian.
Read more about the 2018 championships.
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Zone 10 Selection Trials Are Set! Earn Your Spot!
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Do you dream of competing at these Championships? The dates and locations of the 2018 Zone 10 Selection Trials for the 2018 Adequan FEI North American Junior Children and Young Rider Championships have been set and are right around the corner! Fill out the application below and earn your spot at these competitions.
Desert Circuit VIII
March 13-18
HITS Desert Horse Park
Blenheim Spring Classic II
March 27-31
Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park
Del Mar National
May 1-6
Del Mar Fairgrounds
HMI Equestrian Challenge
May 16-20
Sonoma Horse Park
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Don't miss out on exciting upcoming USHJA programs, events and opportunities:
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| April 6 |
Applications due for USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant |
Click here to apply |
| April 22-23 |
Zone 10 TCP Clinic, San Juan Capistrano, Calif. |
Click for more info |
| May 15 |
Deadline to apply for USHJA Foundation Hamel Scholarship for Further Education |
Click here to apply |
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