Happy New Year! The year has gotten off to an exciting start. Congratulations to all of the USHJA Zone 10 members who have jumped back into the show ring.
We were proud to see Zone 10 members take part in the first session of the USEF Horsemanship Training Series (Jan. 14-17) in Wellington, Fla.: Maggie Kehring, Emma Reichow, and Skylar Wireman.
During 2021, we will be featuring the various USHJA Affiliate Organizations within our zone. First up, we are highlighting the Inland Empire Hunter Jumper Association (IEHJA). Read on for an interview with IEHJA President Gretchen Clark.
We also want to remind you about upcoming educational webinars from USHJA. Click here to visit the USHJA Facebook page and check out all of their upcoming webinars.
We wish you all continued health and happiness throughout 2021!
Kathy Hobstetter and Ned Glynn
Co-Chairs of the Zone 10 Committee
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Nomination Period is Open for USHJA Zone Committee Member Elections |
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The nomination period for the USHJA Zone Committee member elections is open in each of the 12 USHJA Zones until March 1.
Senior Active or Senior Associate members in good standing are eligible to participate in the nomination and election process for USHJA Zone Committee members in their zone.
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USHJA Board of Directors to Discuss Rule Changes at Upcoming Special Meeting |
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The Board of Directors will host a special board meeting at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, February 8, to discuss and vote on referred rule changes from the USHJA Annual Meeting.
Any approved rule changes to come out of this meeting will be put forth to USEF for approval at their mid-year meeting in June. This meeting will be open to the public and members via Zoom. Click here to register and attend. |
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Applications are Open for Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team and Platinum Jumper Championships |
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Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team and Platinum Jumper Championships
USHJA Zones 9 & 10
November 10-14, 2021
National Sunshine Series II
Thermal, Calif.
Qualifying Start Date: December 8, 2020
Application Deadline and Qualifying Ends: September 26, 2021
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The USHJA is helping you Know Before You Show with a simple guide of rule changes in effect for the new competition year. Click here to view the guide that includes rules related to:
- Hunter equipment
- Measurement
- Green eligibility and Green Hunter points
- Jumper tack and attire
- Jumper points
- Young Hunter updates and more!
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Congratulations to Zone 10's Caroline Mawhinney |
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Congratulations to Caroline Mawhinney, of Woodside, Calif., 10, who is participating in the USHJA Gold Star Clinic East at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center February 10-14 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The USHJA Gold Star Clinic West was postponed. Stay tuned for details about when the rescheduled clinic will be held.
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Applications Open February 3 for the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program |
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Applications for the 2021 USHJA Emerging Athletes Program will open on February 3, and the USHJA has also announced the dates and locations of this year's sessions. Click here to read more.
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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Let USHJA Help You Achieve Your Goals |
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Each year, the USHJA Foundation offers three young pony riders the opportunity to attend and compete at Pony Finals. This grant is not strictly monetary in nature, but rather experience-based.
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The scholarship is designed to encourage further education among equestrians. The USHJA Foundation awards up to $25,000 to be used for college, graduate, trade or professional school.
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Mark your calendars for these upcoming USHJA Webinars:
Body Clipping Tips and Blanket Know-How
Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. ET
Between body clipping and blanketing, the colder months can be challenging to keep your horse warm. USHJA Emerging Athlete Program Stable Manager Anne Thornbury will discuss body clipping best practices from which clipper blades to use to how to start.
Careers and Jobs Within the Equestrian Community – Horse Shows
March 1, 7 p.m. ET
The start of a new webinar series that gives an overview of jobs that are in the equestrian community, Katie Benson will lead the discussion about the opportunities at horse shows.
Equine Business QuickBooks
April 26, 7 p.m. ET
Returning speaker Holly Frenzel, from the Equine Business Basic webinar, comes back to explain how to make QuickBooks work for your equine business.
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USHJA Affiliate Member Organization News |
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Get to Know Your USHJA Zone 10 Affiliate Organizations:
Gretchen Clark is the owner of Showcase Training Stables in Redlands, Calif., and she is the President of the Inland Empire Hunter Jumper Association (IEHJA). “Our association has been in existence for about 15 years and we have about 100 members right now,” Gretchen explained. “We offer shows in the areas surrounding Redlands, Temecula, and Thousand Palms.”
Gretchen believes there are a lot of benefits to being a USHJA Affiliate Organization. “It’s very important for us to be linked to USHJA so our members have goals to reach for and opportunities to participate in programs like the USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge (HQC). I am hoping to attract new members who want to take advantage of these opportunities.”
The IEHJA offers four medal finals: a flat medal final, a 2’3’’ medal final, a 2’6’’ medal final, and a 2’9’’ medal final. “It’s really rewarding to see riders get started and move up over time. We normally host the medal finals at our year-end show and have a year-end banquet in February. Due to the pandemic, last year we ended up having finals at Galway Downs in October. We were really happy that we were able to make finals happen since our members worked hard to qualify.”
She looks forward to continuing to grow the organization. “One of our challenges has been the geography here since our members are very spread out. We are trying to get more interest in our area, get more people involved, and add more shows to our calendar. As we keep building our organization, I really appreciate all that USHJA does. It’s very helpful that USHJA Zone 10 is recognizing us.”
As both IEHJA President and a trainer, Gretchen is excited for the upcoming season. “I am thrilled for some of my students to participate in the USHJA HQC this year. I really believe in teaching horse care and involvement. It makes me happy to see my clients and horses improve because I have trained them. For me, it’s so gratifying and one of the things that makes this sport so special.”
To learn more about the Inland Empire Hunter Jumper Association, click here to visit their website or contact them at info@iehja.com.
Photo: Tina Fitch Photography
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Enrollment is open for several USHJA programs, and prices will increase for some programs as the year goes on.
Green Hunter Incentive Program
$350 until February 1
International Hunter Derby
$350 until February 1
Young Jumper Championships
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Have an Equine-Related Question to Ask an Expert? |
Do you have questions about horse health, tack and equipment or nutrition?
Let experts in the sport answer your questions!
Submit questions here for a chance to have your question answered by an expert and featured in a future zone news update.
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WCHR Members: Don't Forget To Renew! |
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Mark your calendars! The West Coast Spectacular at Desert International Horse Park runs March 16-21 and the new Summer Spectacular at Blenheim EquiSports will be held June 9-13.
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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 by: Tori Bilas, Tricia Booker, Terisé Cole, Kaitlyn Karssen, Jump Media, McCool Photography, Rachel Sowinski and Louise Taylor. |
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United States Hunter Jumper Association | (859) 225-6700 | ushja.org |
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