Thank you for being a Zone 2 member! Vote in the Zone Committee election, see who is participating in EAP, mark your calendar for upcoming championships and educational opportunities. |
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Voting is Open for USHJA Zone Committee Elections |
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Voting is open for USHJA Zone Committee member elections through July 1, 2021.
Senior Active or Senior Associate members in good standing are eligible to participate in the election process.
To vote in Zone elections, members can click here, and select their zone to find a list of candidates, read candidate bios and vote. Each member can select three Hunter and three Jumper candidates. |
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Congratulations to our Members Participating in the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program |
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Congratulations to our zone members who were accepted to participate in the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program this year: |
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Centenary University session (June 7-11)
- Breitton Bird, Ocean View, N.J.
- Lotus Chang, Lambertville, N.J.
- Kate Chen, Morristown, N.J.
- Alex Collins, Long Valley, N.J.
- Christian Echavarria, Cranford, N.J.
- Monica Egnezzo, Verona, N.J.
- Emmie Esplin, Diana, N.Y.
- Meaghan Fleischer, Red Bank, N.J.
- Elisabeth Higgs, Atlantic Highlands, N.J.
- Caroline Johnston, Upper Saddle River, N.J.
- Sam Koeppel, Mount Sinai, N.Y.
- Kaitlyn Mccann, Dover Plains, N.Y.
- Meredith Miller, Downingtown, Pa.
- Clare O'Brien, Dallastown, Pa.
- Madeline Rideout, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
- Megan Rodier, Setauket, N.Y.
- Caitlin Vella, Hightstown, N.J.
- Sara Walter, Pittsford, N.Y.
- Abbie Wright, Cicero, N.Y.
University of Tennessee at Martin (June 14-18)
- Bridget Vieau, Syracuse, N.Y.
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University of Findlay session (June 21-25)
- Holly Cesario, Canastota, N.Y.
- Megan Conway, Chittenango, N.Y.
- Karlie Dennis, Cochranton, Pa.
- Morrigan Mckinley, New Wilmington, Pa.
- Grace Shaw, Erie, Pa.
- Alyssa Stevens, Wampum, Pa.
- Matt Tracy, Pennington, N.J.
Mount Holyoke session (July 19-23)
- Margaret Andrews, Marietta, N.Y.
- Delaney Barrigar, Jordan, N.Y.
- Payton Fortin, Lisbon, N.Y.
- Jesselyn Murphy, Alden, N.Y.
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Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Regionals Kick Off Next Month |
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USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Program participants may choose whichever regional championship they want but horses may only compete in one regional championship per year.
East Championship
Brandywine Summer Series II
July 6-11, 2021
Devon, Pa.
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Entries Open for USHJA Hunter Team Challenge - East |
Entries are open for the USHJA Hunter Team Challenge East. Don't miss the chance to participate in this fun team competition!
Hunter Team Challenge - East
Aug. 4-8
New York Horse & Pony
HITS-on-the-Hudson
Saugerties, N.Y.
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Navicular disease occurs in the pastern area.
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Scroll down to the bottom of eNews for the answer. Register to participate in HQC here. |
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Don't Miss These Zone 2 Championships |
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Zone 2 Equitation Championship
June 30 - July 4
Brandywine Valley Summer Series
Devon, Pa.
Zone 2 Jumper Horse of the Year Championship
September 22-26
Princeton Show Jumping
Princeton, N.J.
Stay tuned for details about the Zone 2 Horse of the Year Hunter Championship.
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USHJA National Championships Returning in November |
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Mark Your Calendar for USHJA Virtual Town Halls |
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There is a USHJA Town Hall with USHJA President Mary Knowlton, formerly Babick, coming up that you can participate in!
- July 19, 7 p.m. ET, all members
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Congratulations to Gochman Grant Recipient Kelly Finn! |
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Congratulations to Zone 2's Kelly Finn, one of this year's recipients of the USHJA Gochman Grant for USEF Pony Finals, presented by Honor Hill Farms.
Finn, 16, of Port Jervis, New York, has been riding more than half of her life, catch riding many ponies and horses and showing whenever she gets the opportunity. She is always up for a challenge so that she continues to learn and improve her riding. Finn is described as having a wonderful attitude and being an excellent example to her peers.
"I am beyond grateful to be chosen for the Gochman Grant," Finn said. "Thank you so much to the Gochman Family and the USHJA for making this possible. I cannot wait to meet the other girls in Kentucky and make so many memories!"
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Mark Your Calendar for USHJA National and International Hunter Derby Regionals |
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Mark your calendar for the Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Regional Championships and National Hunter Derby Regional Championships this year:
Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby North Championship
I Love New York
July 6 -11
Lake Placid, N.Y.
National Hunter Derby North Championship
New York Horse & Pony Show
August 4 – 8
Saugerties, N.Y.
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Application and Qualifying Deadlines Coming Up for Markel/USHJA Platinum and Zone Jumper Team Championships |
Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team and Platinum Jumper Championships
Zones 1 & 2
July 28 - August 1
HITS-on-the-Hudson V
Saugerties, N.Y.
Qualifying Start Date: August 25, 2020
Application Deadline and Qualifying Ends: June 13, 2021
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USHJA Outreach Member Highlight |
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Olivia Hessler, of Green Township, New Jersey was reserve champion in the 2020 USHJA Hunter 18" or Crossrail section.
What did you enjoy about participating in the Outreach program in 2020?
I really enjoyed showing and jumping at the different venues.
How did you get involved in the sport?
My mom used to ride and I would go to the barn with her. On was on my first pony doing leadline by the time I was 3.
What’s your favorite riding memory?
My favorite riding memory was getting dressed up and doing leadline at Devon with my dad.
What are riding goals for this year?
My riding goals for this year are to qualify for Colonial Classic and getting better at my sport.
Photo provided by Hessler credit: Niamark Photography.
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Enroll Before June 30 and Save! |
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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.
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Mark your calendar for these upcoming USHJA Webinars:
Staying Safe with Safety Vests
June 22, 7 p.m. ET
With the ever-increasing use of safety vests throughout the Hunter/Jumper industry, the USHJA Safety Committee would like to open a discussion with members like you to determine the interest in further researching and promoting this potentially life-saving equipment.
Equine Business QuickBooks
July 20, 7 p.m. ET
Returning speaker Holly Frenzel, from the Equine Business Basics webinar, comes back to explain how to make QuickBooks work for your equine business.
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You can also watch previous webinars on demand here. |
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USHJA Afffiliate Organization News |
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Participate in the Forward Riding Proficiency Program
The goal of the ANRC is to promote the American System of Forward Riding and as an organization, we work to strengthen the quality and accessibility of education within the hunter/jumper discipline.
The ANRC offers educational content appropriate for riders and their horses at various stages of learning.
The FORWARD RIDING PROFICIENCY PROGRAM offers riders a pathway to cash grant opportunities to assist them in their pursuit
of a higher level of horsemanship.
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IHSA Announces 2021 Academic Achievement and Scholarship Award Winners
Congratulations to all the IHSA members earning first- and second -team academic achievement awards and to the scholarship award winners.
“IHSA members as a whole are high-performing students," said Peter Cashman, IHSA executive director. "It gives us a feeling of great pride to see our members perform well in the show ring and excel at their studies. Academic excellence is an important piece of the IHSA mission and we applaud their effort.”
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Learn more about Metropolitan Equestrian Team
MET is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to cultivating young, aspiring athletes in grades 3-12 by developing their talents through horseback riding and providing resources to help them curate their college experience.
Students develop their talents through riding, either through our Equine Opportunity Program or one of our competition teams. They also have access to educational resources that allow students to expand their way of thinking about academics. Learn more.
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Know Your Zone 2 Committee Members |
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- Mark Leone, Chair
- Troy Hendricks, Vice Chair
- Wendy Chapot Nunn, Tresurer
- James Benedetto
- Katie Benson
- Harriet Deleyer
- Mary Drueding
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- Clare Knapp
- Kerry Kocher
- Claudine Liberatore
- Linda Mancini
- Tobey McWilliams
- Andrew Philbrick
- Cynthia Williams
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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: Tricia Booker, Louise Taylor, Shawn McMillen Photography, Tori Bilas, Terisé Cole, Jump Media, ESI Photography, EQ Media and Rachel Sowinski. |
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United States Hunter Jumper Association | (859) 225-6700 | ushja.org |
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