As the new show year officially gets started, we invite you to visit the USHJA website and learn about USHJA's updated and new competitive championships and incentives, special classes and sections, and educational programs. The Zone 10 eNews will be featuring these programs, including descriptions, program deadlines, and website links throughout the year so be sure to keep an eye out! The new year is already off to a great start with Zone 10 member Larry Langer earning the USEF Lifetime Achievement Award and several Zone 10 up-and-coming riders participating in the USEF George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session. You can read more about them in this and next month's editions, and stay tuned for a tribute to Larry in next month's edition.
Congratulations to all, and we can't wait to see what our Zone 10 members have in store for the rest of the year!
Kathy Hobstetter
Chair, Zone 10 Committee |
Ned Glynn
Vice Chair, Zone 10 Committee |
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George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session an Amazing Opportunity for Zone 10 Members
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Halie Robinson riding in the 2017 George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session. Photo credit: Amy Dragoo. |
The New Year kicked off with the 11th Annual USEF George Morris Horsemastership Training Session (January 3-7) in Wellington, Florida.
For Zone 10 riders Gracie Marlowe (Debi Marlowe and Acres West, trainers), Emma Marlowe (Debi Marlowe and Acres West, trainers), Michael Williamson (Patty Ball & Don Stewart, trainers), and Halie Robinson (Elvenstar Farms, trainer), it was an amazing opportunity to learn horsemanship, barn management, and riding from some of the best in the business.
"You learn so much invaluable information in just five days; it really is a once in a lifetime opportunity," Emma shared. "I think it's really important for young riders to see all the work that goes on behind the scenes."
Emma's sister, Gracie, agreed enthusiastically, "It's such a spectacular opportunity for young, upcoming riders. The chance to receive instruction and ride with some of the best Olympians in the world is amazing."
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Meet Your New Zone 10 Committee Members
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This month, we continue to meet a few of our Zone 10 Committee members, who represent a wide variety of experience across all disciplines. Be sure to check back next month as we meet the rest of the committee members!
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New
Zone 10
Committee Members
Chair Kathy Hobstetter
Vice Chair Ned Glynn
Treasurer Denise Finch
Vanessa Bartsch
Michael Curtis
Katie Gardner
Jen Lampton
Kelly Maddox
Jenni McAllister
Kelly McKnight
Hunter Messineo
Lynn Mullins
James Waldman
Stephanie Wheeler
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Hunter Messineo
has spent more than 15 years in equestrian sports marketing and advertising. She has been a member of Practical Horseman's advertising sales team and an associate publisher of USHJA In Stride magazine, among many other jobs. She currently works as the Director of Advertising & Social Media for Connie Sawyer, LLC, which represents several high end clients including the Federation Equestrian International, Longines FEI World Cup Jumping North American League, Global Equestrian Services, and John Madden Sales.
Lynn Mullins
is the owner and head trainer at Meadow View Farms, based in Reno, Nevada. In addition to running the show barn and teaching her students; she also travels throughout the year officiating shows as an "R" judge.
James Waldman
has been a member of the hunter/jumper community in San Diego since the 1970s. James helped found the Greater San Diego Hunter Jumper Association, where he serves as Vice President. He is currently the owner and head trainer at Quail Haven Farm and is a well-known clinician.
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Zone HOTY, Stirrup Cup and Equitation Championships Locations Announced!
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Dates and locations for 2017 Zone HOTY, Stirrup Cup, Medal Challenge and Equitation championships
have been announced!
| Date |
Championship |
Location |
| Aug. 8-13 |
Horse of the Year Hunter Championship |
Menlo Charity Horse Show, Atherton, Calif. |
| Aug. 31-Sept. 3 |
Stirrup Cup Championship |
Gold Coast Labor Day, Burbank, Calif. |
| Sept. 20-24 |
Horse of the Year Jumper and Age Group Equitation North Championship |
Sonoma Horse Park Season Finale, Petaluma, Calif. |
| Oct. 5-8 |
Medal Challenge North |
Let's Show Fall Festival, Elk Grove, Calif. |
| Oct. 19-22 |
Medal Challenge South |
Gold Coast October, Burbank, Calif. |
| Nov. 7-12 |
Horse of the Year Jumper and Age Group Equitation South Championship |
National Sunshine Series II, Thermal, Calif. |
Click here for more information about Zone 10 HOTY and Stirrup Cup Championships.
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Congratulations Year-End Award Winners!
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Congratulations to our Zone 10 HOTY and Stirrup Cup Award Champions for the 2016 competition year! We will be featuring HOTY and Stirrup Cup Award winners throughout the year as part of our Zone 10 Rider Photo Highlight. For the full list of standings and champions, click through on the links below.
*Be sure to select "2016" from the drop down menu.
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Grant Money Will be Available to Members!
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Zone 10 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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NAJYRC Selection Trials Announced
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| Date |
Show |
Location |
| March 14-19 |
Desert Circuit VIII |
HITS Desert Horse Park |
| May 2-7 |
Del Mar National Horse Show |
Del Mar Fairgrounds |
| May 17-21 |
HMI Equestrian Challenge |
Sonoma Horse Park |
Finals
June 7-11 |
Blenheim EquiSports |
San Juan Capistrano |
Click here for the Zone 10 Selection Trials Application.
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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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New Rules for the Competition Year
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It's a new show year, so be sure to keep up to date with rule changes that went into effect this year! For a list of changes effective for the 2017 competition year, check out
this simple overview of rule changes effective during the 2017 competition year.
They include changes to the US Hunter Seat Medal and ASPCA Maclay class limits, changes in nomenclature for the Green Hunter sections, and more.
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Don't miss out on exciting upcoming USHJA programs, events and opportunities:
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