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 USHJA Emerging Athletes Program Participants |
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Congratulations to our zone members who were accepted to participate in the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program this year:
Los Angeles Equestrian Center
- Julia Agahee, Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.
- Eniko Barber, Temecula, Calif.
- Alexandra Florian, Thousand Oaks, Calif.
- Lily Ford, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Calif.
- Emma Gallagher, Shadow Hills, Calif.
- Cordelia Jane Edwards, Sherman Oaks, Calif.
- Mia Jones, Cypress, Calif.
- Jacob Kemppainen, Costa Mesa, Calif.
- Thea Le, Mission Viejo, Calif.
- Paris Mahoney, Watsonville, Calif.
- Jordan Matrisian, Gerber, Calif.
- Nicole Mc Million, Huntington Beach, Calif.
- Kathryn Perkins, Azusa, Calif.
- Lucy Russell, Los Angeles, Calif.
- Elizabeth Silverstone, Temple City, Calif.
- Jordan Tilles, Santa Rosa Valley, Calif.
- Cameron Trimino, Ladera Ranch, Calif.Molly Vrooman, Camarillo, Calif.
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Sonoma Valley Stables
- Skyler Allen, San Ramon, Calif.
- Sydney Allen, San Ramon, Calif.
- Greylin Booth, San Francisco, Calif.
- Catalina Carlson, Danville, Calif.
- Caroline Deasy, San Mateo, Calif.
- Carolena Galvin, San Francisco, Calif.
- Josie Galvin, San Francisco, Calif.
- Piper Janus, Loomis, Calif.
- Molly Kaster, San Jose, Calif.
- Jesse Kruszynski, San Anselmo, Calif.
- Lillian Muzzy, Coto De Caza, Calif.
- Grace Naclerio, Alameda, Calif.
- Presley Orzen, Castro Valley, Calif.
- Mia Pollioni, Woodside, Calif.
- Abigail Ruppert, Orinda, Calif.
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Scroll down to the bottom of eNews for the answer. Register to participate in HQC here. |
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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.
Southwest Championship
Blenheim June Classic II
June 16-20
San Juan Capistrano, Calif.
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Mark Your Calendar for USHJA Virtual Town Halls |
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There are two virtual USHJA Town Halls with USHJA President Mary Knowlton, formerly Babick, coming up that you can participate in!
- July 19, 7 p.m. ET, all members
- Aug. 23, 8 p.m. ET, Zones 9 & 10
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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.
The Championships will be September 8-12 at Traverse City Fall Horse Show in Michigan. Learn more and enroll! |
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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 Southwest Championship
National Sunshine Series II
November 9-14
Thermal, Calif.
National Hunter Derby Southwest Championship
Blenheim June Classic II
June 16 – 20
San Juan Capistrano, Calif.
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USHJA Outreach Member Highlight |
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Kathy Vincent, of Studio City, California, was champion of the 2020 USHJA Hunters 2'9".
What did you enjoy about participating in the Outreach program in 2020?
More class options, especially at 2'9". Thank you for the opportunity and options! Please keep the program going.
Tell us how you got involved in the sport.
I was looking for an outlet to give me balance in life and to offset stress. About 11 years ago, I went on a trail ride in the Sierra Nevada mountains with a group of extremely experienced horse people (I had been on a horse maybe four times my entire life; never rode as a child, etc. etc.) I was mounted on a chestnut gelding named Skippy. During the trail there was an open field where I took Skippy on a full gallop. It was the first time in my life that I didn't think about anything - work, bills, etc. - except for me and Skippy. I felt this freedom and exhilaration. I knew then that I wanted to learn how to ride and ride properly, so I 'found' my trainer Chris Land who taught me how to ride at the age of 44 and here we are.
What’s your favorite riding memory?
There are so many - from the highest highs to the lowest lows. But one memory stands out. It was a couple of years ago at The Oaks show in which Viv (show name is Vienna, also known as The Duchess - yes, she's an alpha mare) placed 5th in an extremely competitive under saddle class against amazing movers and some of the top riders in the country. I literally sobbed walking out of the ring as did Chris. It was one of the proudest moments ever because I only learned to ride as an adult and when I started with Chris I didn't even know how to trot a horse. And when I started with Viv (we were both green), I couldn't canter to save my life. We've come a long way.
What are riding goals for this year?
To give my girls good rides and continue enjoying the process. I also wish to continue advancing in both show rings, particularly the jumper ring as this is a new experience for me as a hunter/eq rider, and I need to push myself outside of my comfort zone and be patient.
What do you enjoy most about the USHJA community?
It is a community in the truest sense; passionate individuals who care for and support each other because of the mutual bond with and love for horses.
Photo credit: Alia Malley
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USHJA National Championships Returning in November |
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USHJA Affiliate Member 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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Get to Know Your Zone 10 Affiliates |
Los Angeles Hunter Jumper Association
The Los Angeles Hunter Jumper Association (LAHJA) aims to provide exhibitors with an opportunity to compete in quality horse shows without traveling great distances and raise the quality of horse showing within the Los Angeles area.
Founded in 1960 with 18 members, the association has grown to include about 800 members. “I’ve been a member of LAHJA since I was a teenager,” commented LAHJA President Kay Altheuser. “We used to be called the Los Angeles Horse Show Exhibitors Association and years ago they even had points for Western divisions.”
LAHJA offers six medal finals ranging in height from 2’ to 3’3.’’ “We pride ourselves on our medal finals,” said Kay. “Everyone really enjoys the medal finals. There have been riders who have done our medals and went on through the top levels of our sport. For instance, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum competed in the LAHJA Medal Finals.”
LAHJA members can earn points throughout the year toward their year-end awards. “We have awards for riders of many levels,” Kay noted. “Being a member of LAHJA is a great stepping stone for riders on the local circuit.”
In addition to year-end awards, LAHJA grants $5,000 to the top three overall winners in its annual LAHJA Horsemastership Scholarship. Members use their knowledge about horses and horsemanship for the chance to earn a college scholarship. LAHJA encourages members up to age 21 to participate in the program.
“Our Horsemastership Scholarship Program encompasses many aspects of horsemanship,” Kay said. “We use the USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge as the written portion. They also must demonstrate their hands-on skills around the horse, know their equipment, and demonstrate tacking and grooming a horse. Then, they submit a video for the riding portion. Members can participate for multiple years and we have had a few members who earned around $10,000 in scholarship funds. It’s a wonderful way to be able to give back to the community.”
The Los Angeles Hunter Jumper Association is proud to be a USHJA Affiliate Organization. “We appreciate the grants that USHJA offers and the opportunity to send members to the USHJA Affiliate National Championships in Las Vegas,” Kay added.
To learn more about the Los Angeles Hunter Jumper Association, click here to visit their website or follow them on Instagram @ridelahja.
Photo: Lily Grosz and Lover Boy (Elvenstar, trainer) won the 2020 LAHJA Rosewood Medal Final presented by Smartpak. Credit: ESI Photography.
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Mark your calendars 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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Past webinars are available on demand here. |
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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: Tricia Booker, Louise Taylor, McCool Photography, 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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