Committee Corner
Zone 10 riders continue to make headlines at championships across the country, and we couldn't be prouder! From USEF Pony Finals to the North American Children's, Junior, and Young Rider Championships and beyond, Zone 10 has been well represented across the nation. 

In international news, congratulations to the U.S. Show Jumping Team on their historic victory in the final leg of the FEI Nations Cup Jumping 2017 Europe Division 1 League in Dublin! Laura Kraut, Lillie Keenan, Beezie Madden, and Lauren Hough made history as the first all-female team to win in the 91-year history in the competition for the world-famous Aga Khan Cup. Congratulations to these fantastic ladies and to their Chef d'Equipe, Robert Ridland! Congratulations to Augusta Iwasaki on her multiple championships at US Pony Finals. Way to represent Zone 10, and congratulations to all the other Zone 10 riders at US Pony Finals.
 
Finally, Zone 10 made a great showing in the USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge when Elvenstar won the Stable Challenge portion of the program. Team members Mike Morris, Alexandra Farfaras, Cleo Eyquem, Caroline Slate showed the nation just how hard they've worked to learn all about their equine partners. Well done!

Kathy Hobstetter
Co-Chair, Zone 10 Committee
Ned Glynn
Co-Chair, Zone 10 Committee

Last Chance to Participate in the 2017 Horsemanship Quiz Challenge!
Don't miss the chance to participate in the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge, presented by The Plaid Horse

HQC is a fun online quiz members 21 and younger can take for a chance to attend HQC Nationals and win prizes and scholarships to Lake Erie College. Participants must take the Level One and Level Two quizzes no later than September 1 to be eligible to attend HQC Nationals

Can you answer these practice questions?

1. What substance is applied to shoes in the winter to provide added traction?
a. Pam
b. Borium
c. Hoof oil
d. Furazone

2. How many beats are in a canter? 

3. True or false? Good quality hay can meet all of a horse's nutritional needs?

To find out the answers, scroll to the bottom of this eNews! Click here to register for HQC.
Zone 10 Pony Riders Top the Podium in 2017 USEF Pony Jumper Championships
Team Medalists at the USEF Pony Jumper Championships. Photo credit: Louise Taylor/USHJA Archives

Congratulations to the Zone 10 riders  Sydney Flashman, Avery Kim, Caroline Mawhinney, and Tabitha Okitsu , who earned the gold medal in the team competition at the 2017 U.S. Pony Jumper Championships! The team fought through adversity and supported each other to take home their well-deserved win. Click here to read more. 
 
In the individual competition, Zone 10 riders continued their hot streak with a one two finish! After two clear rounds in the team competition, Tabitha and her Spoot de la Jorlais continued to amaze, posting four perfect rounds. Tabitha ended the individual competition as the only rider with zero faults and won her second gold medal for her flawless performance. Avery and her pony Joel stayed cool under pressure, going clear in the final round to earn the silver medal. Click here to read more.
Nominate Someone Deserving Today!
Click here to nominate someone for one of these awards! 
Congratulations to USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship Competitors!
Jenny Karazissis and Legacy. Photo credit: Louise Taylor/USHJA Archives
John French and Center Court. Photo credit: Louise Taylor/USHJA Archives

Congratulations to Zone 10 riders and horse owners on participating in the USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship August 17-19 at The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. 

The following were in the top 12 in their section:  Jenny Karazissis aboard Emily Sukert 's Legacy took home seventh place overall, and John French was 12th overall aboard Center Court , owned by Hiller Farms  LLC

Zone 10's Lindsay Maxwell received the Amateur Owner Award at the Championship, aboard her horse Baranus.

To view full results from the Championship click here . Read more about the Championships here
Congratulations USEF Pony Finals Competitors
We had riders from across our zone compete at this year's USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm. Congratulations to everyone! Click here to see who was Champion or Reserve Champion or received special awards at Pony Finals. Click here for full results. Read about what happened throughout the week:
  • Day 1: Campbell and Brighton Lead in Large Regular Hunter Pony Championship presented by Triple Crown, Walker and Captain Crunch on Top in Small Green Hunter Pony Championship...Read more
  • Day 2: Childs Play Hot Topic Earns Win in the Large Regular Hunter Pony Championship; Captain Crunch Claims Small Green Hunter Pony Championship Title...Read more
  • Day 3: Ten Clear in Individual Phase I of USEF Pony Jumper National Championships...Read more
  • Day 4
    • Ashley Lamers and In A Dream Take Top Honors in Small Regular Hunter Pony Championship...Read more
    • Small Wonder Takes Large Green Hunter Pony Championship and Overall Grand Champion Green Hunter Pony Title; Butterscotch Named Overall Grand Reserve Champion Green Hunter Pony...Read more 
  • Day 5
    • Zone 10 Claims Gold in USEF Pony Jumper National Championships...Read more 
    • News Flash Named Grand Champion at 2017 USEF Hunter Pony Championship...Read more
    • Tabitha Okitsu and Spoot De La Jourlais Sweep Three Phases to Earn Individual Gold in USEF National Pony Jumper Championship...Read more
  • Day 6: Hays Claims Gold in Marshall & Sterling/USEF Pony Medal Final to Complete 2017 USEF Pony Finals...Read more
Email us photos and tell us about your Pony Finals experience for a chance to be featured on our zone's Facebook page
Zone 10 Stirrup Cup Championship at Gold Coast Labor Day
Gold Coast Labor Day is hosting the USHJA Zone 10 Stirrup Cup Championship August 31-September 3 with special classes and awards for Zone 10 riders in designated hunter, jumper, and equitation classes. Good luck to riders participating! 


Zone 10 HOTY and Age Group Equitation Championship North
September 20-24
Petaluma, Calif. 

Zone 10 Medal Challenge North 
Oct. 5-8 
Elk Grove, Calif

Zone 10 Medal Challenge South
Oct. 19-22
Burbank, Calif. 

Zone 10 HOTY and Age Group Equitation Championship South
Nov. 1-5
Thermal, Claif. 
USHJA Zones 9 & 10 Jumper Team Championships Coming Up!
National Sunshine Series II  
November 10-12, 2017 
Thermal, California
Points Lock: September 26

This is your chance to get identified by sport leadership as part of the NEW USHJA Emerging Jumper Rider ProgramAll riders who applied and met the criteria at the time of the original application closing deadline of May 1 will be invited to the Championships.
Spotlight: USHJA Certified Trainer

Congratulations to Heather Scanlon, who recently received her certification as a Provisional Trainer as part of the USHJA Trainer Certification Program, Presented by Markel

For more information about the Trainer Certification Program visit www.ushja.org/tcp. For the complete list of Certified Trainers, click here
Zone 10 Members Participate in Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championship
Nick Haness and Girl Glorious. Photo credit: Kristin Rover/USHJA Archives
Congratulations to Zone 10 riders and horse owners whose horses participated in the Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championship August 15-17 at The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

Nick Haness rode Girl Glorious, owned by Santa Rosa Group to a seventh place finish in the Championship. John French, aboard Gregory Schmandt's Captain, also made it to the championship round and was 14th overall. 

To view results from the Championship click here
Congratulations to our Stable Challenge Winner!
Stable Challenge winners receive an exciting prize pack from USHJA Sponsors! 
Congratulations to Zone 10's Kay Altheuser and Elvenstar, winners of the 2017 HQC Stable Challenge, presented by The Plaid Horse! Elvenstar is also a USHJA Recognized Riding Academy.

Members in all 12 USHJA Zones put their horsemanship knowledge to the test during the 30-day HQC Stable Challenge and the top scoring trainer from each zone, will be receiving prize packages for their barns! 
Entries are Open for Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals-West
Entries are now open for the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals - West (Sept 23-25), which will be held at the International Jumping Festival in San Juan Capistrano.

Don't miss this chance to compete in one of the most prestigious and challenging competitions for young riders. Previous winners include renowned riders such as Richard Spooner, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum, and Joie Gatlin.

Click here to download the entry form. Be sure to send your entries to Nancee Tepley, Talent Search Finals West Show Secretary, by September 11! For more information click here.
Upcoming Events
Don't miss out on exciting upcoming USHJA programs, events and opportunities: 

Date Event Additional Information
Aug. 31 Final deadline to submit online application and/or Certificate of Capability for Neue Schule/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships (Prix des States) Click for more info
Aug. 31-Sept. 3 Zone 10 Stirrup Cup Championship, Gold Coast Labor Day, Burbank, Calif. Click for more info
Sept. 1 Final deadline to submit application for USEF Youth Sportsman's Award and USHJA Youth Leadership Award Click for more info
Sept. 1-3 Zone 10 Stirrup Cup Championship, Burbank, Calif.  Click for more info
Sept. 20-24 Zone 10 HOTY Jumper and Age Group Equitation Championship-North, Petaluma, Calif.  Click for more info
Sept. 21-23 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals-West, Petaluma, Calif.  Click for more info 
Sept. 26  Points lock for USHJA Zones 9 & 10 Jumper Team Championships Click for more info
Oct. 5 Deadline to nominate someone for the Vital Horse Show Staff Award Click for the application
Oct. 5-8 Zone 10 Medal Challenge North, Elk Grove, Calif.  Click for more info
Oct. 12-14 Neue Schule/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships (Prix des States), Harrisburg, Pa.  Click for more info
Oct. 19-22  Zone 10 Medal Challenge South, Burbank, Calif.  Click for more info
Oct. 31 Deadline to apply for the Trainer Certification Program Grant Click for more info 

Click here  for the Zone 10 calendar of events.
Sponsors and Partners
The USHJA would like to thank the following sponsors and partners for their support of our many programs and endeavors. For more information, click the sponsor logo(s) below.

Official USHJA Sponsors

Additional USHJA Sponsors & Partners

HQC Answers:
1. b. Borium
2. Three
3. True

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