Thank you for being a Zone 8 member! See who is attending the virtual HQC Nationals, learn about Annual Meeting changes, see upcoming events and more. |
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Congratulations to Members Selected for Virtual HQC Nationals! |
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Congratulations to our members competing in the virtual Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Nationals this year!
HQC Participants
- Katie Glass, Boulder, Colo.
Adult HQC Participants
- Christine Kendrick, Corrales, N.M.
- Lisa Munro, Longmont, Colo.
HQC Nationals will be held online October 26-November 7.
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2020 USHJA Annual Meeting will be Held Virtually |
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The USHJA Board of Directors voted to move the 2020 USHJA Annual Meeting to a virtual format.
Meeting dates have been extended to accommodate more educational sessions and opportunities, and to avoid overlapping meetings. The virtual Annual Meeting will now be held November 30-December 11.
Click here to learn more about Annual Meeting. More details will be announced soon.
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More USHJA Educational Webinars Coming Up |
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The USHJA continues to plan educational webinars for members! Mark your calendar:
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Oct. 13 at 7 p.m., The Professional Marketing Workshop
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Oct. 19 at 7 p.m., Fall Back into Horsemanship HQC Nationals Study Hall HQC Nationals Study Hall
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Nov. 9 at 7 p.m., Jumper Judge's Perspective
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Green Hunter Incentive Central Championship
Harvest
Oct. 28–Nov. 1
Katy, Texas
Exhibitors may choose whichever regional championship they want but horses may only compete in one regional championship per year. Click here to learn more.
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Zone 8 Horse of the Year Championship
Nov. 18-22
Arizona Season Finale II
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Click here for the most up-to-date information about Zone 8 events.
*Championships are subject to change.
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USHJA Puissance Challenge Fundraiser Begins October 1 |
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From October 1-31, host your own puissance challenge, where riders of all levels can compete in divisions from ground poles to over 4'.
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USHJA Affiliate Member Organization News |
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The American National Riding Commission has several virtual competitions and educational opportunities for members happening now and coming up!
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ANRC Virtual College Team Equitation Tournament: a virtual team competition open to any college or university that offers a 4-year or 2-year degree program.
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ANRC Take it Forward Freestyle Challenge: anyone at any skill level can participate in this virtual clinic and horse show series.
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Virtual College Recruitment Fair: to connect college and high school students, the fair is slated for October 26-30.
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COVID-19 Resources and Updates |
The show season continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. While showing has resumed in many areas, horse shows also continue to be canceled or relocated.
Find the most up-to-date information relate to COVID-19:
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Fall Back into Horsemanship Book Sale on USHJA Trainer Certification Program Manuals
$15 each or buy 5 or more for $10 each, shipping included!
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Amateurs: We Want Your Feedback |
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We want your feedback about changing or keeping the current age splits in the Hunters and/or implementing age splits in the Jumpers. A survey has been created so you can provide your feedback! |
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Sport History: Fun Facts from the USHJA Wheeler Museum |
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Hunter Appointments
The shadbellies and scarlet coats seen in Derby classes these days carry on traditions from foxhunting.
Horse show hunter classes have their origins in events for recognized hunt members to compete for “best suitable to hunt” awards over outside courses that simulated the hunt field. These classes were mostly in the Working Hunter division and required riders and horses to wear “appointments,” tack and attire required by foxhunting for safety. Over time, amateur, junior, and even pony hunter divisions featured appointments, or “formal attire,” classes.
Stock ties, plain bridles, and string gloves under the saddle flap in case of rain are just a few of the field hunt details that were judged in appointments classes.
Photo: Sindy Paul and Squeaky in a Small Pony Hunter Appointments class in the 1960s. Courtesy of Sindy Paul from the “Ponies Through the Decades” exhibit.
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Know Your Zone 8 Committee Members |
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- Laurie Grayson, Chair
- Betsy Checchia, Vice Chair
- Jenny Paisley, Treasurer
- Betty Beran
- Chris Collman
- Michael Dennehy
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- Brittany Jorgensen
- Marion Maybank
- Beth Nielsen
- Jill Pelzel
- Danine Summers
- Allison Wicks
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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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September
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Sept. 28-Oct. 4: WCHR Finals, World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, Ohio
October
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USHJA Sponsors & Partners |
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Photos by: Tricia Booker, Jump Media, Rachel Sowinski and Louise Taylor |
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United States Hunter Jumper Association | (859) 225-6700 | ushja.org |
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