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Thank you for being a USHJA Zone 1 member! This month: read about the USHJA Annual Meeting, presented by World Equestrian Center, view 2018 Specifications and more. Scroll down to read more, and don't forget to share your experiences with us!
Zone 1 Represented at USHJA Annual Meeting
Members come together to share ideas and celebrate the sport
USHJA President Mary Babick talks with Zone and Affiliate members. Photo credit: USHJA

Fran and Joe Dotoli with Tom Struzzieri. Photo credit: USHJA

Zone 1 members were in attendance at the USHJA Annual Meeting, presented by World Equestrian Center, Dec. 10-14 in San Antonio, Texas. 

 

Nearly 300 members from across the country worked together brainstorming new ideas, discussing programs, hearing guest speakers, asking questions and raising concerns all with a common goal of improving the sport. Click here to read about rule change proposals that were discussed. Special thanks to the members who represented our zone! 
Zone 1 Members Attending USHJA Gold Star Clinic in Wellington
Congratulations to Zone 1's Sydney Berube and Jenny Swanson who will be attending the USHJA Gold Star Clinic in Wellington, Florida, December 27-30. Click here to read more about who will be attending. 

The clinic in Wellington and a second clinic Jan. 18-21 in Thermal, Calif., are part of the USHJA Emerging Jumper Rider Program, which was launched earlier this year in conjunction with the USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships, to identify Jumper athletes who have the skill and desire to excel in the sport.  

The Gold Star Clinics will be live streamed and available on demand at EQSports.net beginning Dec. 28. USHJA members are eligible for a 50 percent discount on their subscription when they subscribe by entering EQUSHJA2018 in the Redeem Coupon section.

Each clinic will offer four days of horsemanship, stable management, mounted instruction and additional education from top athletes and horsemen including lead clinician Richard Spooner.  Click here to read more about the Gold Star Clinics.
Have You Renewed Your Membership?
The 2018 competition year is underway. Have you renewed your membership?

Exciting changes this year include: 
  • Memberships running for an entire year, regardless of when members renew
  • An opportunity to sign up for auto-renewal so members don't have to worry about remembering to renew each year
  • New exclusive member benefits 
Renewing is quick and easy: 
Thank you to our Life and Three-Year members as well as those who have already renewed for 2018; we look forward to serving you again!
Know Before You Show
Do you know what rules are now in effect for the 2018 competition year? 

Know Before You Show with a comprehensive list of rule changes   effective as of Dec. 1, 2017 , for the 2018 competition year.

Click here to read a summary of the rules that affect Hunter/Jumper competition. Click here to view the 2018 USEF Rulebook.  
McKayla Langmeier to attend USEF George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session
Congratulations to Zone 1's McKayla Langmeier, of East Granby, Connecticut, who is participating in the 12th annul USEF George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session Jan. 5-7 in Wellington, Florida.

Participants in the session earned invitations from their performances in USEF marker competitions, through the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program National Training Session or by being selected from a competitive pool of wild card applicants. Read more about the 2018 session.
2018 Zone Specifications are Available
Take a minute to review the 2018 Zone 1 Specifications! Zone specifications can change from year to year and are unique to each zone, so be sure you are up to date on the most recent specifications for our zone. 
What You Need to Know about the ELD Mandate and the CDL Requirements from the AHC
Are you wondering how the Electronic Logging Device Mandate will affect you, or if you need a Commercial Drivers License to transport horses? The American Horse Council has put together brochures to help explain these two issues. Click here for more information. 
Zone 1 Standings
Click the graphics below to see where you stand in year-end Zone 1 Horse of the Year and Zone 1 Stirrup Cup awards programs.


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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