Thank you for being a Zone 6 member! This month make sure you know about rule changes that went into effect April 1. Review and comment on 2019 Zone Specifications, and see what important events and deadlines are coming up. Don't forget to share your photos and stories with us!
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Do you know what rules went into effect April 1?
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In January, US Equestrian passed several rule changes that affect Hunter/Jumper competitors and went into effect on April 1. Make sure you Know Before You Show:
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We need your input! Zone Specifications are available for member comment until May 16
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The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is pleased to announce that the Member Comment Period for 2019
USHJA Zone Specifications
is now open.
Each year, the USHJA Zone Committees closely review the specifications for their zone to make any adjustments to better serve the needs of the zone, and then the USHJA makes these adjusted specifications available for member comment. The member comment period for zone specifications will be open until May 16, and members simply email comments or suggestions to
zones@ushja.org
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Last chance to apply for the 2018 Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program!
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HITS Balmoral in Crete, Illinois, will host a session
July 9-13 featuring clinicians Anne Kursinski and Anne Thornbury, and
The Colorado Horse Park in Parker, Colorado, will host a session
July 31-Aug. 4 featuring clinicians Julie Winkel and Nanci Snyder.
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We want your input! Take the Zone 6 Member Survey!
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Help us better understand our Zone 6 members by taking a short survey to let us know more about what you think about Zone 6 programs, how you receive information, what's important to you and more!
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Congratulations to 2017 Zone 6 Horse of the Year Champions!
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Good luck IHSA Nationals Riders!
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Congratulations and good luck riders from our zone competing at the
IHSA National Championships May 3-6 at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg!
Click here to see who is participating. Tune in to
EQSportsNet for coverage of the event!
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Test your knowledge with the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge, presented by The Plaid Horse
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Quick Quiz!
Check back next month for the answer!
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The following are flaws that can be found on a horse's front legs, except:
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Zone 6 grants and scholarships to help you reach your goals!
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Catch the action at IEA National Finals
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Are you on the qualifying list? Apply today!
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Share stories about your successes and adventures in the sport with us for possible inclusion in the Zone 6 Update or on our Zone 6 Facebook Page. Please include your name and hometown and a photo.
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Upcoming events and deadlines
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April
May
- May 1: Deadline to apply for the Zone 6 EAP Grant
- May 14: Late summer session deadline for Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program
- May 12: Zone 6 Handy Hunter Challenge, Maffitt Lake Spring Gathering I, Cumming, Iowa
- May 15: Last day to apply for the USHJA Foundation Hamel Scholarship for Further Education
- May 17-20: Zone 6 Handy Hunter Challenge, MHJA Horse Show, Hugo, Minn.
- May 19: Application deadline and qualifying ends for Zones 5 & 6 Ch/AA Hunter Championships, presented by SmartPak
- May 31: Qualifying ends for Hunterdon Cup Equitation Classic, presented by Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry College
- May 31-June 3: Zone 6 Handy Hunter Challenge, UEE Goodtime Days, Elkhorn, Neb.
June
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USHJA Sponsors & Partners
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Photos: Megan Lacy, Leslie Mangan, Louise Taylor and Kristin Rover for USHJA.
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United States Hunter Jumper Association | (859) 225-6700 | ushja.org
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