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Scroll Down to See What's Happening in Zone 4
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| Thank you for being a USHJA Zone 4 member! This month: Comment on rule change proposals, read about exciting EAP news, see who will be attending HQC Nationals and more. Scroll down to read more, and don't forget to share your experiences with us! |
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Let Your Voice be Heard by Nov. 3
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Click here to view proposed rules and submit your feedback.
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Congratulations Ariana Schneider!
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 Congratulations to
Ariana Schneider, 11, of Clarksville, Tennessee, who will be representing our zone
at Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Nationals, presented by The Plaid Horse, November 10-12 at the George M Humphrey Equestrian Center at Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio
Click here to read all about who else was selected for Nationals! For more information about Horsemanship Quiz Challenge, click here.
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Last Chance to Apply for a TCP Grant
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EAP Program Age Limit Increased to 25 for 2018
Regional Training Sessions Locations Set
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Photo credit: Tricia Booker/USHJA Archives
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The USHJA is pleased to raise the maximum age of athletes eligible for the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program from 21 to 25 years old in 2018!
Riders 25 and under who meet the
eligibility requirements will be able to apply to participate in a Regional Training Sessions next year.
Ten locations have been set to host Regional Training Sessions including
Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, Ga., and Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Va.
Click here for the full list and more information.
Stay tuned for a list of dates and clinicians. Applications for the program will open early next year!
And don't forget to check out the
USHJA Directory of Clinics
if you're looking for other educational opportunities open to all ages!
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Have You Renewed Your Membership?
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The 2018 competition year is right around the corner and USHJA membership applications are open!
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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Zone 4 Handy Hunter Classic and Championships Coming Up!
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The Zone 4 Handy Hunter Classic Championships are coming up in November! And there is also an opportunity to participate in a Handy Hunter Classic. Check out the schedule of events:
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Horse Show |
Location |
| Nov. 2-5 |
Atlanta in the Fall |
Fairburn, Ga. |
Championships
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| Nov. 15-19 |
Atlanta Fall Classic II |
Conyers, Ga. |
| Nov. 16-19 |
Fox Lea Nov. National |
Venice, Fla. |
For more information about Handy Hunter Classics or to see results from earlier this year,
click here.
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USHJA Emerging Gold Star Clinics Set for This Winter in California and Florida
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Emerging Jumper Riders were recognized after the USHJA Zones 3 & 4 Jumper Team Championships. Photo credit: Louise Taylor/USHJA Archives
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The USHJA is pleased to announce the dates and locations for the first two USHJA Gold Star Clinics for Gold Star Emerging Jumper Riders and Coaches, which will be held on the East Coast with lead clinicians Richard Spooner and Anne Kursinski and on the West Coast with Richard Spooner and Rich Fellers.
- East Coast Clinic: Dec. 27-30 at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, Fla.
- West Coast Clinic: Jan. 18-21 at HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, Calif.
The clinics will offer horsemanship, stable management, mounted instruction and more from top clinicians such as such as Richard Spooner, Anne Kursinski, Rich Fellers, Diane Carney, Kirsten Coe, Tonya Johnston, DiAnn Langer, Bill Leggett, Colleen Reed, Steve Stephens, Hardin Towell and Dr. Geoff Vernon
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In addition to Gold Star Jumper Riders, any member who competed in the USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships, the FEI Children's Rider Nations Cup™ at Langley, or the Children's section of the FEI North American Children, Junior, and Young Rider Championships for Jumping may
apply for a wildcard spot
to attend one of these clinics!
Read more about the clinics, and stay tuned for dates and locations for the 2018 USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships!
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Zone 4 Championships Coming Up!
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Zone 4 Horse of the Year Championship-North
Nov. 15-19
Conyers, Ga.
Zone 4 Horse of the Year Championship-South
Nov. 16-19
Venice, Fla.
Qualifying Criteria:
HOTY Championship classes are open to all competitors who meet the minimum eligibility requirements outlined here.
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Help Us Shape New Horsemanship Clinics
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The USHJA is exploring the development of unmounted, educational clinics that focus on horsemanship for members and non-members around the country.
To help us in the development of such clinics, we are asking for your input into the types of topics that should be covered, the best areas of the country in which to host, times of year that are most convenient for members and other aspects.
Take a short survey to help us understand what would be most important to you as we develop unmounted, educational horsemanship clinics. Thank you for your time! |
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2018 Zone 4 Specifications Available
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Take a minute to review the
2018 Zone 4 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 4 Horse of the Year and Zone 4 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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Upcoming Clinics in Zone 4
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Nov. 18-19
Wrenwood Farms
Naples, Fla.
Dec. 9-10
T. Ed. Garrison Arena, Clemson University
Pendleton, South Carolina
Dec. 16-18
Blackjack Farms
Birmingham, Ala.
Click here for the directory of clinics. For more information on getting a clinic listed on the directory,
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:
| Date |
Event |
Additional Information |
| Oct. 31 |
Deadline to apply for Trainer Certification Program Grant |
Click to apply |
| Nov. 3 |
Deadline to comment on proposed rule changes |
Click for more info |
| Nov. 9-12 |
EAP National Training Session, Painesville, Ohio |
Click for more info |
| Nov. 10-12 |
Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Nationals, presented by The Plaid Horse, Painesville, Ohio |
Click for more info |
| Nov. 15-19 |
Zone 4 HOTY North, Atlanta Fall Classic II, Conyers, Ga. |
Click for more info |
| Nov. 16-19 |
Zone 4 HOTY South, Fox Lea Farm November, Venice, Fla. |
Click for more info |
| Nov. 18-19 |
George Morris Clinic, Wrenwood Farms, Naples, Fla. |
Click for more info |
| Dec. 9-10 |
Jack Towell Clinic, Pendleton, S.C. |
Click for more info |
| Dec. 10-14 |
USHJA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas |
Click for more info |
| Dec. 16-18 |
Frank Madden Clinic, Birmingham, Ala. |
Click for more info |
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