❄ December Zone 10 News 

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
⭐2024 Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Gold Star Clinics⭐

WEST
Desert International Horse Park
Thermal, California
January 10-14

EXTENDED DEADLINE: December 31

Annual Meeting Recap 📝

Read the releases:

• Evening of Equestrians at 2023 USHJA Annual Meeting to Honor Annual Award Recipients
• 2023 USHJA Annual Meeting State of the Association and Town Hall Incites Discussion

• USHJA Board of Directors Vote on Rule Change Proposals at 2023 USHJA Annual Meeting

• Members Honored at 2023 USHJA Annual Meeting Evening of Equestrians

• Gayl Russell Awarded Naomi Blumenthal Memorial Training Grant

⏳ Time to Renew

2024 Competition Year has Begun

Make sure to apply or enroll in USHJA programs! The following are open now:

• Recognized Riding Academy
• WCHR
• Green Hunter Incentive
• International Hunter Derby
• Instructor Credential

The USHJA Recognized Riding Academy Program acknowledges lesson programs, riding facilities, equestrian schools, and other types of educational equestrian programs that emphasize horsemanship and sportsmanship, promote safety, and offer introductory Hunter/Jumper lessons.

✔ Celebrate exceptional students and lesson horses by awarding them with an RRA Honor! 

✔ Spotlight your RRA on USHJA media platforms 

✔ FREE postings in the USHJA Directory of Clinics and MORE benefits

Be in the Know 💡

A new year means new competition season and updated rules! Be sure to check out the simplified guide of rule changes that took effect December 1, 2023, and to be up-to-date on your latest Zone specifications. 

💰 Grants Opening January 1

Gochman Grant for USEF Pony Finals

Made possible by the generosity of Becky and David Gochman and their family. Each year, the USHJA Foundation offers three young pony riders an all-expenses paid opportunity to attend and compete at Pony Finals, receive unique educational experiences and more.

$25,000 Hamel Family Scholarship for Further Education

Through a generous donation from the Kristen and James Hamel Family Foundation, the USHJA awards one or more USHJA members funds to be used for college, graduate, trade or professional school, totaling $25,000 each year.

👏 Recent Results

Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships - West

Desert International Horse Park

Thermal, California

1.30/1.35m Platinum Jumper - Team

🥇Milton
Savannah Jenkins - Casallantum 
Calista Yun - Panama 
Sarah Cline - Beauwaniki WH 
Lauren Frandson - Golda 

🥈Cruising
Nicole Haunert - Concolue 
Lindsay Stefanko - Carerras HD 
Jenny Calandra - Farambole 

🥉Stroller
Lilah Nakatani - Mr. Balue BR Z
Julia Greenspan - Essie Starlight
Daniella Sternberg - Qruella 

1.30/1.35m Platinum Jumper - Individual 
🥇Lauren Frandson - Golda 
🥈Lilah Nakatani - Mr. Balue BR Z 
🥉Stacey Bacheller - Ketouelle-S

1.40/1.45m Platinum Jumper - Team

🥇Touch of Class
Emmaline Adamick - Igelo 
Leila Diab - Prada Van D Abdijhoeve 
Madison Sanders - Andy's Boy Bretoniere
Cameron Trimino - Firewall

🥉Rhythmical 
Savannah Jenkins - Comrado 
Stacey Bacheller - Jackpot VDM 
Danielle Morrow - Mira F 
Zacko Hardin - TSH First Edition 

1.40/1.45m Platinum Jumper - Individual 
🥇Emmeline Adamick - Igelo 
🥈Madison Sanders - Andy's Boy Bretoniere 
🥉Cameron Trimino - Firewall 

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