October Zone 3 News

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

November 12 - Member comment period for 2024 rule changes closes 

November 14-20 - USHJA National Championships Clinics 

November 28 - Equitation: An Overview of 2023 Tests at 7 p.m. ET

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! The Zone Council will meet during Annual Meeting. 

Zone 3 Meeting 

Tuesday, December 6

 3 p.m. EDT via Zoom

(Link to come soon)

Affiliate Round Table Meeting

Tuesday, December 6

5 p.m. EDT via Zoom

(Link to come soon)

Member Comments for Rule Change is Open!

Members are now invited to comment and provide input on Rule Change Proposals being considered for the 2024 competition year! Rules changes currently active in the process include the following topics:

• green ponies in Jumper divisions
• longeing practices
• schooling ring fence height
• acceptable helmet certification
• microchipping
• and more!

The comment period closes on November 12. Learn more about the rule change process for rules affecting the Hunter and Jumper disciplines here.

Congratulations to the following Zone 3 Participants in the upcoming National Sessions

Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program National Training Session

⭐Michael Golinowski

⭐Emma Gurley

⭐Daniella Teie (stable manager)

Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Nationals

⭐Devyn Borden

⭐ Evalina Caruccio

⭐Kate Mills

Adult Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Nationals

Upcoming USHJA Webinar - Equitation: An Overview of 2023 Tests   

Join top industry professionals for an informative webinar about the new 2023 Equitation Tests. Learn all about the relevant changes so you can know what to expect when you step into the Equitation ring in the new competition year! Whether you are a junior, amateur or professional, make sure you stay up-to-date on Equitation in 2023.

Recent Results

EMO Insurance/USHJA 3’3” Jumping Seat Medal Final – East

Capital Challenge Horse Show

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

🥇Maddie Tosh aboard Daktari 38

🥈Vivian Golden aboard Cap Ferrat

Remember to check your Outreach 2022 Points  

The outreach point deadline is December 15! Make sure to check your point standing!

USHJA Recognized Riding Academy Lesson Horse Honor Roll

Little Red Corvette aka Prince

From RRA: Liberty Mountain Equestrian Center of Rustburg, Virginia

Age: 23-year-old Appendix Quarter Horse 

Favorite Treat: Stud Muffin Cookies

If he were a famous person, he would be: Prince

Fun Facts: Prince is a horse who can do no wrong! He is very sweet and friendly and has been teaching riders the basics for many years. Prince greets visitors at the Equestrian Center and will stand for hours getting pats and attention from horse lovers of all ages. Like clockwork, Prince takes his morning nap before teaching lessons in the afternoon. 

Broodmare: Clovercroft Spring Fling (owned by Annie Sikorski and bred by Rebecca E. Smith) Clovercroft Spring Away x Wee Farms Spring Rain
Foal: Free To Be Me (owned and bred by Ethan Maye) Falling Moon Fredom x Land’s End Misty
Yearling, Colt/Gelding: Speak Easy (owned by Melinda Snyder and bred by Oliver Brown) *Telynau Royal Anthem x Final Say
Member Breeder of High-Score In-Hand Pony: Oliver Brown, breeder of Speak Easy

Yearling, Filly: Private Charter (Owned and bred by Ann Thompson) *Telynau Royal Charter x Pebbles Z
Two-Year-Old, Filly: Counterpoint (Owned by Melissa Jo Hollingsworth and bred by Alicia Z. Kline; Wellen Gold Point x Shenandoah Fantasia
Three Year Olds: Shenandoah Anchor (Owned by Kym K. Smith and bred by Hetty M-S Abeles) Farnley Magic Word x Shenandoah Windlass
VPBA Young Ponies Under Saddle: My Lullaby (Owned and bred by Christine Scott) Farnley Triton x Farnley Shelley
Registered VA-Bred Performance Division:  Elsa (Owned by Peyton McCluskey and bred by Mary T. O’Brien) Lands End Monarch x Madam Speaker

Last Call! 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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