Congratulations and good luck to the following Zone 8 members participating in the USHJA Zones 7 & 8 Jumper Team Championships July 9-16 at GO Show in Oklahoma City: 

1.10/1.15m Adult Amateur Competitors Shelby Burleson, Berthoud, Colo. Betsy Checchia, Tucson, Ariz. Brandi Parker, Scottsdale, Ariz. Katherine Pitts, Centennial, Colo. 1.10/1.15 Children's Competitors Claire Lyons, Fort Lupton, Colo. Sophia Vaughan, Scottsdale, Ariz.

1.20/1.25m Junior and Amateur Competitors Kennedy Eaton, Monument, Colo. Sarah Gonzales, Parker, Colo. Sydney Luzicka, Albuquerque, N.M. Dani Michelson, Niwot, Colo. 1.30/1.35m Junior Competitor Madison Breen, Scottsdale, Ariz.

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

3. Take the HQC Practice Quiz between June 15 and July 15

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. 

EAP Athletes at Centenary University. Photo credit: Kate Cattani/USHJA Archives

Congratulations to Zone 8's  Lusa Olle, 19, of Edwards, Colo., for being selected to participate in an early summer EAP Regional Training Session. Olle participated in the July 12-16 session at Centenary University in New Jersey.

Stay tuned to see who is participating in a late summer EAP Regional Training Session, including the Aug. 1-5 session at Colorado Horse Park with Kip Rosenthal and Nanci Snyder. Auditing is available at the session for $50/day. Contact  Vivien Van Buren  to reserve at (303) 883-6560. Click here for more information about EAP. 

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
Amateur Sportsmanship Award	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

Scott Hofstetter Clinic

Presented by Colorado Hunter Jumper Association and USHJA Zone 8

July 24

Estes Park, Colo.

Click here for more info

Bernie Traurig Clinic

Oct. 13-15

Fountain Valley School

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Click here for the USHJA Directory of Clinics. For information about how to get a clinic listed on the directory, click here. 

Don't miss out on exciting upcoming USHJA programs, events and opportunities: 

Date	Event	Additional Information
July 17	Entry deadline for USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm	Click for more info
July 9-16	USHJA Zones 7 & 8 Jumper Team Championships, GO Show, Oklahoma City, Okla.	Click for more info
July 18-23	USHJA Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter West Regional Championships, Oregon High Desert Classic I, Bend, Ore.	Click for more info
July 24	Scott Hofstetter Clinic, Estes Park, Colo.	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. 1-5	EAP Regional Training Session at Colorado Horse Park in Parker, Colo.	Click for auditing info

Click here  for the Zone 8 calendar of events.

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!