Entry Deadline for the Zone 3 Stirrup Cup Championship is Tomorrow!
The Zone 3 Stirrup Cup Championships are coming up June 25 at the June One Day Horse Show in Owings Mills, Maryland, and ENTRIES CLOSE JUNE 22!

Stirrup Cup Championship classes are open to all competitors who meet the minimum eligibility requirements outlined in Section I of the  2017 USHJA Stirrup Cup Program and Championship Event Specifications .
Deadline to Apply for College Scholarship is July 1!
Good Luck Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter South Regional Championships Competitors!
Congratulations and good luck to the Zone 3 members who will be participating in the USHJA Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter South Regional Championships, presented by SmartPak, June 21-25 at Atlanta Summer Classic II in Conyers, Georgia! 

Zone 3 Adult Amateur Competitors
  • Vicki Autry, Greensboro, N.C.
  • Sally Kay, Charlotte, N.C.
  • Angela Pollex, Troutman, N.C.
  • Sandra Savage, Pittsboro, N.C.
  • Sophia Vella, The Plains, Va.
Zone 3 Children's Competitors 
  • Libby Bertelsen, Charlotte, N.C.
  • Nicole Butchko, Dunn Loring, Va.
  • Hannah Himelfarb, Reisterstown, Md.
  • Carly Rein, Raleigh, N.C.,
  • Jordan Sigmon, Charlotte, N.C.
Click here to view the Championships program for rider bios and more information!
What's Your Horsemanship IQ?

1. True or false? When putting on a blanket, one should always buckle the chest straps first.

2. How many feet are in a six-stride line?
a. 48
b. 59
c. 84
d. 95

3. A horse has __ lumbar vertebrae?

To find out the answers, scroll to the bottom of this eNews! If horsemanship knowledge is important to you, check out 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.  Register here . 

USHJA Stable Challenge Is HERE!

Right now, USHJA invites members of ALL AGES to team up and put their horsemanship knowledge to the test in the 30-day USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Stable Challenge . One winning barn in each Zone will be awarded a great prize pack!

Take the Challenge today!

1. Gather your entire barn (at least three people must participate)

2. Study the guide


4. Enter your trainer's name (trainer must be a USHJA member)

5. Repeat!

Participants under the age of 21 can give their barn an edge by earning bonus points when they take the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge. The winner from each zone will receive a fantastic prize pack for their trainer/barn thanks to USHJA sponsors  Charles Owen,  CWD,  Equestrian Coach,  Professional's Choice,  Perfect Products,  Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital,  Shapley's,  Standlee and The Plaid Horse. 
Congratulations Zone 3 EAP Athletes who Participated in Early Summer Training Sessions!
Congratulations to Zone 3 athletes who were selected to participate in early summer Emerging Athletes Program Regional Training Sessions! Stay tuned to see who is participating in a late summer session.

  • Greer Campbell, 14, Charlotte, N.C. 
  • Isabella Cheers, 13, Shallotte, N.C. 
  • Coleman Holland, 17, Charlotte, N.C. 
  • Noelle Pinckney, 18, Charlotte, N.C. 
Cazenovia College EAP Regional Training Session
  • Sydney Eller, 18, Ferguson, N.C. 
  • Kathleen Perry, 20, Charlottesville, Va.
  • Hayley Antonelli, 16, Bethesda, Md. 
Athletes at the Georgia Session. Photo credit: Louise Taylor/USHJA Archives
Cazenovia athletes. Photo credit: Alina Brazzil/USHJA Archives

Also, congratulations to Isabella Cheers, Alisyn Crowell and Samantha Hawrysko , who were awarded EAP Grants thanks to USHJA Zone 3 and the  USHJA Foundation . Crowell and Hawrysko, of Woodbridge, Virginia, will participate in the Virginia Horse Center session later this summer.

Stay tuned to see who is participating in the late summer EAP Regional Training Sessions and to see who gets selected to participate in the EAP National Training Session, which will be November 9-12 at the George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center at Lake Erie College in Ohio. Click here for more information about EAP.
Zone 3 Members Receive USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant to Attend USEF Pony Finals
 
C ongratulations to Zone 3's  Logan Blake Crouser, Olivia deStanley and Ella Doerr on being selected as the 2017 USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant recipients!  

Crouser, deStanley and Doerr will be attending the 2017 USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm, Aug. 8-13 at The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, as recipients of the grant.
 
"These young ladies exemplify the purpose of this grant with their dedication, hard work, and commitment to horsemanship," said Jennifer Burger, president of the USHJA Foundation. "We were elated by the large response we received, and we thank everyone who submitted an application."  Read more . 
Apply for the USHJA Zones 3 & 4 Jumper Team Championships by July 10

It's not too late to apply to have your points count toward qualifying for the USHJA Zones 3 & 4 Jumper Team Championships! 

Constitution Classic
August 25-27, 2017 
Culpeper, Virginia
Application Deadline and Points Lock: July 10

Note our new deadline and APPLY!! This is your chance to get identified by sport leadership as part of the NEW USHJA Emerging Jumper Rider Program!  All 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.
Journey to the Championships
Caitlyn Shiels and Cassius, left, and Jenny Karazissis and Big Shot are two combinations preparing for the championships.  Photo credits: Alison Hartwell and Katie Aviv

Are you headed to the Platinum Performance/USHJAGreen Hunter Incentive or USHJA International Hunter Derby championships? We invite all competitors to share their story with us by posting their photos and stories in social media using the hashtags #GoForGreen and #DestinationDerby , respectively, or email stories here.  
Nominate Someone Deserving Today!
USHJA Awards Trophies. Photo credit Tricia Booker/USHJA Archives

Do you know someone who is deserving of recognition? Check out our member-nominated awards, and fill out a nomination form to recognize someone for their contributions to our sport!

Award Description Deadline
Recognizes Amateur Owners and Adult Amateurs who exhibit excellence and integrity by supporting fellow competitors and volunteering their time. July 31 
Lifetime Achievement Award Honors members whose lifelong involvement in the sport and with USHJA has benefited the industry. July 31
Jane Marshall Dillon Award Recognizes an individual who has devoted his/her life to teaching and mentoring riders beginning their education in the sport.  July 31
Mrs. A.C. Randolph Owners Legacy Award Honors an owner who has created a legacy of giving back to the sport through continued dedication and support.  July 31
USHJA Youth Leadership Award Identifies potential future leaders in the equine industry, while recognizing youth for their achievements. Sept. 1
USEF Youth Sportsman's Award USHJA nominates one member for this award, which is presented annually to a USEF member under 18 who exemplifies sportsmanship. Sept. 1
Vital Horse Show Staff Award Recognizes two committed horse show staff members (one from each coast) who often work behind the scenes but are essential to the success of horse shows.  Oct. 5
Upcoming Clinics in Zone 3
Sept. 30-Oct. 1
Big Dog Stables
Aberdeen, N.C.

Click here to view the USHJA Directory of Clinics. Click here for more information on getting a clinic featured in the directory.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Don't miss out on exciting upcoming USHJA programs, events and opportunities: 

Date Event Additional Information
June 21-25 USHJA Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter South Regional Championships Atlanta Summer Classic II, Conyers, Ga. Click for more info
June 25 Zone 3 Stirrup Cup Championship, June One Day Horse Show, Owings Mills, Md.  Click for more info
June 27-July 1 EAP Regional Training Session at Virginia Horse Center Click for auditing info
July 1 Deadline to apply for the Zone 3 College Scholarship Click to apply
July 10 Application deadline and points lock for USHJA Zones 3 & 4 Jumper Team Championships Click for more info
July 15 The USHJA HQC Stable Challenge Ends Click for more info
July 17 Entries close for USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm Click for more info
July 31 Deadline to nominate someone for the following awards:
  • Amateur Sportsmanship Award
  • Jane Marshall Dillon Award
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Mrs. A.C. Randolph Owners Legacy Award
 Click for more info
Aug. 25-27 USHJA Zones 3 & 4 Jumper Team Championships, Constitution Classic, Culpeper, Va.  Click for more info

Click here  for the Zone 3 calendar of events.
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!
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. True
2. c. 84 feet
3. Six

How did you do? Click here to register to take the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge, presented by The Plaid Horse!
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