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Get to Know Your Committee Members:
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We began introducing our new Zone 5 Committee Members in January. They are already working hard for the zone. Take a minute to get to know some more of them:
Roxane Durant
Roxane, of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, is the founder and executive director of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association, based in Cleveland. She has been involved with the sport since she was a junior and has a background in teaching/training but focused on horse show and event management for the past 20 years. Her goal as a committee member is to connect IEA to USHJA wherever possible and be a proud representative of the zone. Outside the sport she is obsessed with golf and also enjoys tennis. She said she has already had dinner with the equestrian she would choose, Melanie Smith Taylor, who was her all-time favorite as a kid.
Lisa Goldman
Lisa, of Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, has ridden her whole life and became a professional after graduating college. She rides and competes around the country and runs a boarding and training facility, Red Coat Farm, with her mother in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. Her goal as a committee member is to be more involved in the industry. Outside the sport she enjoys playing board games and arts and crafts.
For more information about the Zone 5 Committee, click here.
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Grant and Scholarship Money Available!
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Zone 5 has
grant money available for members who are interested in participating in various USHJA Programs this year. Click the links below to apply for these grants!
The
USHJA Foundation also offers national grant and scholarship opportunities to USHJA members, including:
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Get Instruction from Julie Winkel & Anne Thornbury at an EAP Training Session!
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Photo credit: Tricia Booker/USHJA Archives
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An Emerging Athletes Program Regional Training Session is coming to Zone 5!
The
May 29-June 2 session will be at World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio, and will feature clinician Julie Winkel and stable manager Anne Thornbury. To participate in this clinic or any of the early summer training sessions apply by April 17. To participate in a late summer training session apply by May 5.
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Hunter Riders:
Don't Miss this Team Championship Experience!
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Photo credit: Marketing4Equestrians |
The USHJA Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Regional Championships, presented by SmartPak, for the North Region (Zones 1, 2 & 5) will be
August 9-13 at Showplace End of Summer in Crete, Illinois, at the new Balmoral Park!
To attend these Championships:
- Apply online at www.ushja.org/chaahunter by May 1
- Continue competing to earn points toward qualifying until 60 days prior to your competition
- Check out the specifications and ensure you meet all other criteria (Please note: Riders may not compete in a class that exceeds 3'3" during the qualifying period (Exception: riders may compete in the USHJA National Hunter Derby and the Children's or Adult Amateur Jumper sections during the qualifying period)
Each rider's Championship costs will be offset by a minimum of $100 paid by the rider's USHJA Zone.
Visit
www.ushja.org/chaahunter
for more information.
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Are You Up for the Challenge?
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Find out how your horsemanship knowledge measures up with our fun online quiz for a chance at Nationals and great prizes! Register and t
ake the 2017 Horsemanship Quiz Challenge,
presented by
The Plaid Horse
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Children's, Adult, Junior and Amateur Jumper Riders: These Championships are for You!
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The USHJA Zones 5 & 6 Jumper Team Championships will be August 11-13 at Showplace End of Summer in Crete, Illinois.
Mark your calendars, review the specifications, and make sure to get your rider applications in by May 1!
Earn a minimum of 20 points ($20 money-won) by June 1 to be eligible to qualify for the championships.
Each rider's Championship costs will be offset by a minimum of $75 paid by the rider's USHJA Zone.
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Spotlight: USHJA Certified Trainers
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Congratulations to these trainers from Zone 5 who recently earned their certifications as part of the USHJA Trainer Certification Program, presented by
Markel
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For more information about the Trainer Certification Program visit
www.ushja.org/tcp. For the complete list of Certified Trainers,
click here.
Rachel Rock Robinson
Moline, Ill.
Professional Experience: 8 years
Specialties: Hunter, Jumper, Equitation, Ponies, Young Horse, Foundation Lessons
Contact: Rachel@HuntermarkFarm.com
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Photo provided by Rachel Rock Robinson
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Janet Rock
Coal Valley, Ill.
Professional Experience: 16 years
Specialties: Hunter, Jumper, Equitation, Ponies, Young Horse, Foundation Lessons
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Photo provided by Janet Rock
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Hana M. Arnold
Volo, Ill.
*Provisional Trainer
Professional Experience: 1 year
hanamariearnold@gmail.com |
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Upcoming Clinic in Zone 5
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May 6-7
Buena Vista Farm
Zion, Illinois
May 13-14
Alpine Ridge Farms
Sparta, Michigan
Click here to view the USHJA Directory of Clinics. For more information about getting a clinic listed in the directory,
click here.
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Spotlight: USHJA Certified Trainers
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Are you working your way up in the Jumpers/Jumping Seat Equitation or looking for a new goal in the Jumper arena?
We've created a quick cheat sheet for Jumper riders to help you find the Team and Jumping Seat Equitation Championships that will help you get there! From the USHJA to USEF and FEI programs, Jumper riders have some great Championships available!
**Just Announced!
The U.S. will field a Child Rider Team and a Junior Rider Team at CSIOJCh Langley, a new FEI Nations Cup event with CSIO4* Langley at Thunderbird Show Park.
Click here
for more information.
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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 |
| April 1 |
Last day to apply for the USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant for 2017 US Pony Finals |
Click for more info |
| April 17 |
Deadline to apply for early summer EAP Regional Training Sessions
*This includes the Zone 5 session |
Click to apply |
| April 30 |
Last day to apply for the 2017 USHJA Foundation Hamel Scholarship for Further Education.
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Click for more info |
| May 1 |
Last day to apply for:
- Zone Jumper Team
Championships
- Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Regional Championships
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Click to apply for Zone Jumper Team Championships
Click to apply for Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Regional Championships |
| May 1 |
Deadline to apply for EAP Travel Grant |
Apply here |
| May 5 |
Deadline to apply for late summer EAP Regional Training Sessions
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Click to apply |
Find more Zone 5 events
here.
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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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STAY CONNECTED WITH USHJA
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