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Congratulations to Zone 1 EAP Athletes Who Participated in Early Summer Training Sessions!
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Riders at the EAP Regional Training Session at Centenary University Equestrian Center. Photo credit: Kate Cattani/USHJA Archives |
Congratulations to
Angela Cammarata
, 19, of Framingham, Mass., and
Amanda Lamore, 18, of Wethersfield, Ct.,who were selected to participate in an early summer Emerging Athletes Program Regional Training Session.
Cammarata and Lamore participated in the Centenary University session June 12-16, where they received training from Olympian Anne Kursinski and Nanci Snyder.
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.
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What's Your Horsemanship IQ?
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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
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USHJA Stable Challenge Is HERE!
Take the Challenge today!
1. Gather your entire barn (at least three people must participate)
4. Enter your trainer's name (trainer must be a USHJA member)
5. Repeat!
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Journey to the Championships
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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
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Are you headed to the Platinum Performance/USHJA Green 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.
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Apply by August 7 for USHJA Zones 1 & 2 Jumper Team Championships
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It's not too late to apply to have your points count toward qualifying for the USHJA Zones 1 & 2 Jumper Team Championships!
Princeton Show Jumping Fall I
September 21-24, 2017
Princeton, New Jersey
Application Deadline and Points Lock: August 7
 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.
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Nominate Someone Deserving Today!
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USHJA Awards Trophies. Photo credit Tricia Booker/USHJA Archives
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Do you know someone who is deserving of one of the following awards? If so, fill ou
t a nomination form so that they can be recognized for their contributions to our sport!
| Award |
Description |
Deadline |
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Recognizes Amateur Owners and Adult Amateurs who exhibit excellence and integrity by supporting fellow competitors and volunteering their time. |
July 31
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| 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 |
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Upcoming Clinic in Zone 1
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Presented by Zone 1
Nov. 12-13
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, Mass.
Click here to view other upcoming clinics in the USHJA Directory of Clinics.
Do you have an upcoming clinic you'd like to have listed in the directory?
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 |
| July 1 |
Deadline to apply for the USHJA Zone 1 Academic Grant |
Click to apply |
| July 5-9 |
EAP Regional Training Session at Mount Holyoke College Equestrian Center in South Hadley, Mass. |
Click for auditing info |
| July 15 |
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 |
Nomination deadline for the following awards:
- Amateur Sportsmanship Award
- Jane Marshall Dillon Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Owners Legacy Award
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Click for more info |
| Aug. 7 |
Application deadline and points lock for USHJA Zones 1 & 2 Jumper Team Championships |
Click for more info |
| Aug. 9-13 |
Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter North Regional Championships, Crete, Illinois |
Click for more info |
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Have an interesting story to share?
Know a member who deserves to be recognized?
Email story ideas
here
for possible inclusion in a future Zone eNews Update or the Zone Facebook page!
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1. True
2. c. 84 feet
3. Six
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