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Exclusive Opportunity for Zone 6 Members at World Cup Finals:
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The Omaha Equestrian Foundation has arranged for an
educational forum
for Zone 6 members during World Cup Finals to give them the chance to hear from some of the professionals who will be attending the final. The forum will include an open Q&A session.
The forum is open to
Zone 6 members who have a ticket to any event at the finals.
To participate, members
must RSVP
to Kristen Buell at
[email protected].
When:
Sunday, April 2, at
10:30 a.m.
Who:
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Kent Farrington |
| Course Designer: |
Alan Wade |
| FEI Representative: |
John Madden |
| Moderator: |
Melanie Smith Taylor |
More panelists may be added
Where:
The classroom at the far end of the Educational Exposition at CenturyLink Center
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Grant Money is Available for Members
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Zone 6 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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Zone 6 Handy Hunter Challenges Are FREE!
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Mark your calendars for the first three Zone 6 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.
Entry is free for Zone 6 members!
Click here for more info.
| Date |
Show |
Location |
City/State |
| April 20-23 |
UEE Goodtime Days |
Quail Run Horse Centre |
Elkhorn, Neb. |
| May 3-7 |
Mid States Spring |
North Iowa Event Center |
Mason City, Iowa |
| May 10-14 |
Maffitt Lake Spring Gathering I |
Maffit Lake Equestrian Center |
Cumming, Iowa |
Click here for the full list of Zone 6 Handy Hunter Challenges!
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Hunter Riders:
Don't Miss the Team Championship Experience
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Photo credit: Jerry Mohme Photography |
The USHJA Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Regional Championships, presented by SmartPak, for the Central Region (Zones 6 & 7) will be July 12-16 at GO Show in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma!
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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Jumper Team and Jumping Seat Equitation Championships At-a-Glance
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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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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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Spotlight: USHJA Certified Trainers
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Congratulations to these trainers from Zone 6 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.
| Trainer |
Contact Info |
Jaime Benner
Idylwood Equestrian Center
Stillwater, Minn.
Professional Experience: 11 years
Specialties: Hunter, Jumper, Equitation, Ponies, Young Horse, Foundation Lessons
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(612) 385-9131
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Jennifer Collman
Idylwood Equestrian Center
Stillwater, Minn.
Professional Experience: 13 years
Specialties: Hunter, Equitation, Ponies, Young Horse, Foundation Lessons
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(715) 864-1536
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Jill Weink
Freedom Farm
Mukwonago, Wisc.
Professional Experience: 16 years
Specialties: Hunter, Jumper, Equitation, Young Horse, Foundation Lessons
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(262) 470-8146
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Children's, Adult, Junior and Amateur Jumper Riders: These Championships are for You!
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Photo credit: Marketing4Equestrians
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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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Apply for an EAP Regional Training Session!
Grants Are Available!
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Photo credit: Tricia Booker/USHJA Archives
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Applications are now open for the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program Regional Training Sessions.
Check out the full list of Regional Training Sessions and the deadlines to apply here.
Zone 6 members are encouraged to apply in 2017, and
travel grants are available to members to assist with travel costs.
Apply for a travel grant by May 1.
While we don't have a session in Zone 6 this year, the EAP Committee plans to rotate in a Zone 6 EAP location on a regular basis, so encourage your favorite local host to apply for 2018!
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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
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Click to apply |
| April 20-23 |
Handy Hunter Challenge,
UEE Goodtime Days at Quail Run Horse Centre in Elkhorn, Neb. |
Click for more info |
| 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 |
The Zone 6 calendar of events can be found
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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