Get to Know Your Committee Members:
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Over the next few months we'll be introducing our new Zone 7 Committee Members! They are already working hard for the zone. Take a minute to get to know them, and stay tuned for more introductions!
Nancy Jones, Chair
Nancy, of Little Rock, Arkansas, has been involved in the sport for around 40 years as an owner who actively shows hunters and an "R" judge for hunters, hunter equitation, jumpers and hunter breeding. She wants to improve communication between members in the zone and the committee and also increase awareness about programs USHJA offers as a committee member. She also enjoys reading, traveling, needlepoint and shopping.
If she could have dinner with any equestrian, she would choose Murray Kessler.
Joey Brumbaugh, Treasurer
Joey, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a trainer and "R" licensed judge for hunters, equitation and jumpers and also serves on the USHJA Officials Committee. As a committee member he wants to help with continuing growth and education in the zone. He enjoys running and real estate. If he could dine with any equestrian, he would choose Victor Hugo-Vidal because he knows it would be educational.
Matt Cyphert, Member
Matt, of Northlake, Texas, is a professional rider and trainer who has been in business from more than 20 years. As a committee member he hopes to make Zone 7 one of the strongest zones by being an active committee member and working hard outside of committee meetings to get things accomplished. In his spare time he enjoys golf. If he could have dinner with any equestrian, he would pick Michael Matz, his boyhood hero.
Stay tuned for more committee member introductions in next month's eNews.
Click here for more information about the Zone 7 Committee.
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Congratulations Year-End Award Winners!
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Congratulations to Zone 7 members who received year-end honors for 2016! Click below to view final standings for National Horse of the Year, Zone Horse of the Year and Stirrup Cup.
*Be sure to select 2016
Good luck to members participating in these programs in 2017!
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Register for the 2017 Horsemanship Quiz Challenge
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How does your horsemanship knowledge measure up? Find out by participating in the 2017 Horsemanship Quiz Challenge,
presented by
The Plaid Horse.
Registration opens February 1! Register and take the online quizzes for a chance to compete at the HQC Nationals and win great prizes!
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Zone 7 HOTY and Equitation Championships Announced
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The Zone 7 HOTY and Equitation Championships have been announced:
Championship
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Show |
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Equitation Championship |
Lake St. Louis Indoor Preview
Lake St. Louis, Mo.
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Sept. 6-10 |
HOTY North Championship |
Lake St. Louis Hunter Jumper Show
Lake St. Louis, Mo.
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Nov. 8-12 |
HOTY South Championship |
Great Southwest Autumn Classic
Katy, Texas
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Nov. 8-12 |
For more information about these championships, click here. |
Congratulations Brian Moggre!
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Congratulations to Zone 7's
Brian Moggre, who participated in the 2017 USEF George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session January 5-7 at The Stadium at Equestrian Village in Wellington, Fla.
The session featured mounted clinicians Anne Kursinski, Beezie Madden, Laura Kraut and Lauren Hough, and unmounted clinicians Colleen Reed, Janus Marquis, Andy Thomas, Tonya Johnson, MA, Dr. Tim Ober, DVM, and Conrad Homfeld.
For more information about this year's training session,
click here.
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2017 Handy Hunter Challenges Announced!
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As the new competition year begins, mark your calendars for the upcoming Zone 7 Handy Hunter Challenges! The Handy Hunter Challenges were designed to test the handiness of horse and rider in a fun series of classes at your local horse shows. Here is the list of upcoming Handy Hunter Challenges in Zone 7:
Date
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Show
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Location
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City/State
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Jan. 25-29
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Winter Warm Up
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Heart O'Texas/Extraco Coliseum
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Waco, Texas
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May 4-7
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Louisiana Spring Classic II
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Amen Corner Farm
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Folsom, La.
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June 21-25
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Blue Ribbon Summer Festival II
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Heart O'Texas/Extraco Coliseum
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Waco, Texas
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Oct. 5-8
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Louisiana Fall Classic II
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Amen Corner Farm
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Folsom, La.
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Oct. 10-14
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American Royal
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American Royal
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Kansas City, Mo.
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For more information about the Zone 7 Handy Hunter Challenges
click here.
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Grant Money Will be Available for Members!
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Zone 7 will have grants available this year for members who are interested in participating in various USHJA Programs this year. Stay tuned for more information and how to apply for these grants in next month's eNews update!
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Upcoming Clinics in Zone 7
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USHJA Trainer Certification Program Clinic
Bernie Traurig
Valhalla Stables
Aubrey, Texas
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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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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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