The season is off to a spectacular start! Congratulations to our Zone 10 members who topped the podium in the $100,000 USHJA WCHR West Coast Hunter Spectacular at Desert International Horse Park. Jenny Karazissis and Big Shot (Dulcie Lou Morris, owner) sealed the win. In second place was Nick Haness and HH Elmo (Lindsay Maxwell, owner), and Jamie Sailor with Skyhawk (Laura Wasserman, owner) rounded out the top three.
The 2021 Zone 10 North American Youth Championship (NAYC) Selection Trials got off to a rousing start with dozens of riders navigating technical and demanding tracks at Desert Circuit VIII. We were glad to see many participants in each of the four categories: Young Riders, Juniors, Children’s, and the all-new Pre-Juniors. We can’t wait for a fantastic season in 2021!
In other exciting news, registration is now open for the 2021 USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge and USHJA Adult Horsemanship Quiz Challenge. It’s time to put your horsemanship knowledge to the test! We also want to remind you the deadline to apply to the Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program is April 1.
We are so proud of all of the USHJA Affiliate Organizations within our zone. Throughout the year, we will be highlighting each of them and this month we are featuring the LEGIS League.
We look forward to seeing you out there competing and representing Zone 10!
Kathy Hobstetter and Ned Glynn
Co-Chairs of the Zone 10 Committee
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Save the Date for the 2021 USHJA National Championships |
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The USHJA National Championships are set to return to The Las Vegas National on November 15-21, 2021*! Information regarding qualifying for this year's championships will be released in the coming months.
*Pending USEF approval
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Big Win for Big Shot and Jenny Karazissis in $100,000 USHJA World Championship Hunter Rider West Coast Hunter Spectacular |
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In its debut at the Desert International Horse Park, the $100,000 USHJA WCHR West Coast Hunter Spectacular saw Jenny Karazissis and Big Shot claim the victory in a field of 69. Nick Haness aboard HH Elmo and Jamie Sailor with Skyhawk rounded out the top three.
"It was very nice that there weren't a whole lot of related distances, just the one line on the side which really tested their scope in both directions. I felt my horses try really hard there and I liked that," said Karazissis of the evening's courses.
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Last Chance to Apply for the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program |
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Sessions in Zone 10:
- July 14-18 at Sonoma Valley Stables in Petaluma Calif., led by Jeff Cook and stable manager Julia Hogan
- Aug. 4-8 at Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, Calif., led by Joe Fargis and stable manager Nanci Snyder
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A balanced horse can be divided into three equal sections.
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Scroll down to the bottom of eNews for the answer. Register to participate in HQC here. |
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Dates Announced for Zone HOTY Championships and Special Classes |
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You won't want to miss the 2021 USHJA Zone Horse of the Year and Equitation Championships, which provide members with an opportunity to earn championship points toward year-end USHJA Zone HOTY awards, as well as other special classes.
Zone 10 Horse of the Year Jumper and Equitation Championship North
Oct. 20-24
Murieta Autumn Classic I, Rancho Murieta, Calif.
Zone 10 Horse of the Year Championship South
Nov. 10-14
Camelot Autumn Classic, Burbank, Calif.
Championships are subject to change.
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Fun Team Championships to Aim for in 2021 |
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August 10-15, 2021
Great Lakes Equestrian Festival
Traverse City, Mich.
View info about Zone 10 qualifying here
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August 10-15, 2021
US Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms
Lexington, Ky.
Application deadline: July 5
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(Prix des States)
October 14-16
Pennsylvania National Horse Show, Harrisburg, Pa.
Application deadline and qualifying ends: August 31
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November 9-14
National Sunshine Series II
Desert International Horse Park
Thermal, Calif.
No qualifying, but riders must meet eligibility requirements.
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November 10-14
National Sunshine Series II
Thermal, Calif.
Application deadline and qualifying ends: September 26, 2021
Early applications due: April 10
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November 10-14
National Sunshine Series II
Thermal, Calif.
Application deadline and qualifying ends: September 26, 2021
Early applications due: April 10
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Mark Your Calendar for USHJA Virtual Town Halls |
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There are several virtual USHJA Town Halls with USHJA President Mary Knowlton, formerly Babick, coming up that you can participate in!
- May 24, 7 p.m. ET, all members
- June 21, 7 p.m. ET, Zones 6-8
- July 19, 7 p.m. ET, all members
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Check Out the USHJA Show Jumping Rider Ranking List |
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The USHJA Show Jumping Rider Ranking List is a master ranking list organized nationally as well as regionally, where Jumper riders earn points by earning money in specific Grand Prix or special classes at competitions.
Classes are organized into two levels, Level 1 and Level 2, based on fence height, prize money and other specifications.
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USHJA Affiliate Member Organization News |
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Just Launched! ANRC Forward Riding Proficiency Program
ANRC has just launched this exciting new educational program and grant opportunity for aspiring equestrians. Riders, middle school age through adult, that ride at the novice, intermediate, or advanced levels are eligible to enroll in the Forward Riding Proficiency Certificate program. Having an ANRC Forward Riding Proficiency Certificate is a validation of your dedication as a rider and your degree of equestrian proficiency. Learn more.
Riders who earn an ANRC Forward Riding Proficiency Certificate are eligible to apply for a Captain Vladimir S. Littauer Continuing Education Grant. A grant recipient may apply these funds to educational equestrian activities or riding program expenses.
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Get to Know Your Zone 10 Affiliates |
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The LEGIS League has something for everyone! It is an awards program, sponsored by LEGISequine.com, for hunters, jumpers, and equitation riders with categories from walk-trot through 1.10m jumpers. LEGIS League also offers five medal finals, ranging from the 2’0’’ Mini Medal to the 1.0m Jumper Medal.
They are passionate about helping grow the base of our sport and creating a welcoming experience for competitors. “It’s a very friendly and inclusive program,” commented LEGIS League Program Coordinator Danielle Skaar. “Rather than giving year-end high point awards, we use a finals format so you don’t have to chase points all year. Once you earn four points, you are qualified to go to the finals. Our membership fee is only $30 for the year and that includes however many horses you ride. Plus, your trainer does not have to be a member and neither does the horse’s owner.”
In February, LEGIS League held its 2020 Finals at the Coachella Valley Classic, co-produced by LEG Shows & Events and Desert International Horse Park. “We offer traditional medal finals in addition to hunter, jumper, and equitation finals that run in a classic format for each division,” Danielle explained. “You ride in the classes of your normal division followed by a special LEGIS League class. Those two scores are combined and give you your final placing for the year.”
“Our members enjoy LEGIS League because it’s easy to qualify and earn great prizes,” Danielle said. “We award prizes and ribbons to the top ten riders in each final. We give our members a lot of recognition through our social media and marketing channels.”
The LEGIS League is proud to be a USHJA Affiliate Organization. “As a smaller organization, the USHJA Affiliate Grant has been extremely helpful to us,” Danielle noted. “Being affiliated with USHJA also gives our members fantastic discounts and access to lots of educational programs. I encourage our members to participate in the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge (HQC) and I think it’s important for riders of all levels to gain horsemanship knowledge.”
LEGIS League members can also apply to represent LEGIS League at the 2'0'' and 2'6'' Affiliate Championships at The Las Vegas National Horse Show. “I think it’s an excellent opportunity to recognize our members and offer them an opportunity to compete at the National Championship Horse Show. We open an online application and our members write essays explaining why they would like to compete.”
“In 2019, we sent a junior member to represent LEGIS League at the National Championship Horse Show,” Danielle added. “When I was at Desert International Horse Park last month, her mom approached me and thanked me for that opportunity. It’s moments like that make it feel really special to be a USHJA Affiliate Organization.”
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Mark your calendars for these upcoming USHJA Webinars:
Equine Business Basics
April 26, 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. Pacific Time)
Returning speaker Holly Frenzel, from the Equine Business Basic webinar, comes back to explain how to make QuickBooks work for your equine business.
Stand Out: Bridle Fit and Attire
May 25, 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. Pacific Time)
Stand out in the Hunter Breeding ring, Equitation ring and everywhere in between with bridle fit tips from Hunter/Equitation Judge and Hunter Breeding Official Sue Lightner.
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Past webinars are available on demand here. |
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Have You Enrolled Your Young Jumper? |
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Debuting in 2021, the USHJA Young Jumper Championships will serve as the national championship for young Jumpers in the United States, allowing talented prospects to be showcased by owners, breeders and riders and shown at the national level.
2021 USHJA Young Jumper Championships
Traverse City Fall Horse Show
September 8-12, 2021
Traverse City, Mich.
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Know Your Zone 10 Committee Members |
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- Kathy Hobstetter, Co-Chair
- Ned Glynn, Co-Chair
- Denise Finch
- Kay Altheuser
- Michael Curtis
- Ellen Gates
- Sally Hudson
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- Melissa Kalember
- Robert Leckie
- Stephanie Lightner
- Gry McFarlane
- Lynn Mullins
- James Waldman
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Special thanks to these members who serve our zone! For more information about the committee and contact information, click here. |
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Upcoming Events and Deadlines |
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USHJA Sponsors & Partners |
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Photos: Louise Taylor, McCool Photography, Taylor Pence/US Equestrian, Shawn McMillen Photography, Tori Bilas, Terisé Cole, Jump Media, ESI Photography, EQ Media and Rachel Sowinski. |
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HQC Quick Quiz answer: True |
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United States Hunter Jumper Association | (859) 225-6700 | ushja.org |
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