September Zone 3 News

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

September 26 - Body Image and Belonging in the Hunter/Jumper World webinar via Zoom at 7 p.m. ET - REGISTER NOW

September 27 - LAST day to apply to compete in the Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships

September 30 - Applications close for the $500 Alvin Topping Governance Grant 

October 3 - Entries close for Zone 3 Horse of the Year Championship

October 8-9 - Sue Lyman Clinic for Green Horses and Thoroughbreds at Summerplace Farm 

October 15 - Applications close for the Naomi Blumenthal Memorial Training Grant 

October 19 - 23 - USHJA 3’3” Hunter Seat Medal Finals - East in West Springfield, Massachusetts

October 20-23 - Zone 3 Horse of the Year Championship including Hunter Breeding Sections in Leesburg, Virginia 

LAST CHANCE, APPLY NOW!

Applications for the 2022 Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships close September 27!

Apply by September 27 for a chance to qualify for the Marshall & Sterling Insurance/ USHJA National Championships, November 14-20, in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Congratulations to, Vickie Tatum, Zone 3 USHJA National Championships Outreach Backstage Pass Winner! 

The highest pointed Gold level rider from each zone is awarded the Golden Backstage Pass award. This amazing opportunity allows you to participate in the USHJA Affiliate National Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 14-20, 2022.

Along with the opportunity to compete, award winners gain exclusive access to educational sessions, course walks, and hand out a championship award with USHJA President Mary Knowlton and Executive Director Kevin Price!

✅ Entries are due October 3

📅 October 20-23

📍 WIHS Regional Horse Show in Leesburg, Virginia

Sue Lyman Clinic for Green Horses and Thoroughbreds

📍 Summerplace Farm, 4766 Dondoric Farm Road, The Plains, Virginia 20198 
📅 October 8 and 9

✅ $500 for both days (includes one guest/groom)

✅ Auditors are $75 for both days

• Group 1: 9:30-11:30 – 2’6”
• Group 2: 12:30-2:30 – 3’
• Lunch will be provided both days

Payments accepted through Venmo or check. Payments must be received to reserve your spot. Please send reservations and any questions to laurigarrett1@yahoo.com.

Join us in Seattle at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on December 12-15!

The USHJA Annual Meeting returns to an in-person event this year at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, December 12-15. Save the date to get a front row seat to Hunter and Jumper sport governance meetings and discussions, the Evening of Equestrians Awards Event, and so much more!

• Zone meetings will take place the week before Annual Meeting via Zoom stay tuned for the link
• Affiliate Council meeting will take place the week before Annual Meeting via Zoom stay tuned for the link
• Zone Council will meet during the Annual Meeting

Apply for the Alvin Topping Governance Grant

$500 is awarded to assist one member to support their attendance at the USHJA or USEF Annual Meeting

Recent Results

Kym K Smith/USHJA Young Hunter Pony Championships

Virginia Young Horse Festival
Virginia Horse Center
Lexington, Virginia

⭐ Congratulations to Zone 3 rider, Eddyn Molden for bring named Overall Grand Champion Rider and Best Child Rider!

⭐ Congratulations to Zone 3 rider Courtney Morton for winning Adults on Ponies with Ledinjadon On Point!

Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF/USHJA Hunter Breeding National Championships

Best Young Horse

🥇 Lady Issay (Lord Ferragamo x Icca), a 2020 Westphalian mare owned, bred and handled by Alaina Brooks

🥈 Bewitched (Bliss MF x Run Lucy Run), a 2019 Oldenburg mare owned by Audry Giles Gates, bred by Ashley Martindale and handled by Emily Anne Belin-McDonnell

USHJA Hunter Team Challenge - East

New York Horse & Pony
HITS-on-the-Hudson
Saugerties, New York

🥇 Team

Olivia Lee on City Smarts

Jillian Slattery-Mauss on Milo

Hayley Wyman on Espirit De Victoire

🥈 Team

Lena Andrews on Paddington

Kate Cianfaglione on Fox Creek's Dark Knight

Olivia Vlahakis on Sir Blue Moon De Brio

Allison Tarter on Shining

🥉 Team

Wilma Riordan on Rollingwoods Up To Snuff

Samantha Stepanik on Hederiggy

Abigail Davis on Gio Candio

Lola Erdmann on Cortano D

USHJA Young Jumper Championships

Traverse City Fall Horse Show

Traverse City, Michigan

⭐ Congratulations to Zone 3's Muny Sunk Stables, Inc. on winning Leading U.S. Breeder and the Breeder’s Cup Perpetual Trophy, donated by Red Top Farms and DiAnn Langer 

USHJA Affiliate Organization News

Virginia Pony Breeders Association

The Virginia Pony Breeders Association wishes to congratulate the following Virginia-Bred ponies on their successes at the Kym K. Smith/USHJA Young Hunter Pony Championships.

Covenant Somethingroyal (Telynau Royal Anthem x Tiffany's Secret Lacy)

The 4-year-old gelding was bred by Sue Shotwell, owned by Melinda Snyder and Eamon Snyder rode him to his wins.

• Reserve Champion 2' division for 4- and 5-year old's
• Champion in the 2'3 division
• Overall High Point Virginia-Bred Pony

Sanctuary Victoria (Falling Moon Merlin x Wrenwood Serendipity)

A 2019 Welsh cross mare bred by Janice Mumford, owned by Christina Clark, and ridden by Eddyn Molden.

• Champion in the 5-Year-Old and Under Under-Saddle

Secret Passion (EMC Entourage x Shelby Secret)

Owned and bred by Barbara Chappell and ridden by Eddyn Molden.

• Reserve Champion in the 2'3" division for 4- & 5-Year Old's

Ledinjadon On Point (Wellen Gold Point x Song of the South)

A 2016 Welsh/Connemara gelding owned and bred by Janis Shaneberger and ridden by Courtney Morton.

• Champion in the Adults on Ponies, 7-Year-Old and Under

USHJA Recognized Riding Academy Lesson Horse Honor Roll

Luke

From RRA: Palisades Episcopal School in Charlotte, North Carolina

Age: 22-year-old Paint

Favorite Treat: Bananas or Apples

If he were a famous person, he would be: Peyton Manning - super talented but laid back with a good sense of humor 

Fun Facts: He has been giving lessons for six years! He has the most amazing canter ever! Our students say it's like "riding on a cloud." 

Save on TCP Manuals!

The Trainer Certification Manuals are now $15 each. Buy five or more for $10 each.

The sale ends October 31! 

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