August Zone 4 News 

📅Don't Miss Deadlines

September 1 - USHJA 3’3” Hunter Seat Medal Final East qualifying ends 

Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championships 

3'0''/3'3''

🥇Florian owned by Dr. Betsee Parker and ridden by Scott Stewart

3'6''/3'9''

🥇McQueen owned by Strasburg Morin Inc. and ridden by Nick Haness 

Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship

Section A

🥇Paradigm owned by Meredith Lipke and ridden by John French

Section B

🥇Drumroll owned by Meridian Farm LLC and ridden by Geoffrey Hesslink

👀ICYMI👀 Catch up on all of the highlights ⤵ across USHJA social channels to see behind-the-scenes, rider interviews, rider course reviews and so much more! 

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🏆Upcoming Championships

USHJA Young Jumper Championships

Traverse City Fall Horse Show

Williamsburg, Michigan
September 5-10

USHJA Adult 3'3" Jumping Seat Medal Finals - East

HITS on the Hudson VIII
Saugerties, New York
September 5-9

USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic for Amateurs - East

HITS on the Hudson VIII
Saugerties, New York

September 6-9

USHJA International Hunter Derby Regional Championship - South

Aiken Fall Festival II

Aiken, South Carolina 
September 13-17

EMO Insurance/USHJA 3'3" Jumping Seat Medal Finals - East

Capital Challenge Horse Show
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
September 27-30

🚨Last Chance for USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge

📅Closes September 1

✅Put your horsemanship knowledge to the test for a chance to win great prizes in the USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge.

✅Two levels of online horsemanship quizzes.

✅Compete for a chance to be eligible for selection to the HQC Nationals. 

💸 Grants Available

Alvin Topping Governance Grant

$500 is awarded to assist one USHJA member 25 years of age or under with funding to support their attendance at the USHJA or USEF Annual Meeting.

Naomi Blumenthal Memorial Training Grant

$1,500 is awarded to a USHJA, Professional Horseman’s Association or Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association member to further their equestrian education.

USHJA Instructor Credential Grant

Up to $1,000 per Zone to assist members in attending an Instructor Credential Live Workshop and Examination location to earn the USHJA Instructor Credential.

🎉Recent Results

USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Stable Challenge

Zone 4: Jennifer Pigue, Flying Pigue Ranch

Gotham North/FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships presented by USHJA

Traverse City, Michigan

NAYC Jumping Children Team 🥇

Alexa Curry and Ciemusic Z
Taylor Finkle and Sheldon
Hailey Guidry and Ezmeralda EH Z
Laila Murad and Alfonsine Manciaise

NAYC Jumping Children Individual 

🥇Hailey Guidry and Ezmeralda EH Z 

Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championships 

Rider Style Award
3'6"/3'9" 🥇Elizabeth Boyd

Tier II Rider
3'6"/3'9" 🥇Geoffrey Hesslink

Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship

🥈Drumroll owned by Meridian Farm LLC and ridden by Geoffrey Hesslink
🥉Laskano owned by Isalou Inc. and ridden by Jimmy Torano

The highest pointed Gold level rider in each Zone will earn the Golden Backstage Pass to participate in USHJA National Championship Affiliate Sections, course walks and educational sessions.

Check Your Points

USHJA RRA Lesson Horse Honor Roll Spotlight

🐴Smart Little Whiz aka Buddy

📍 Rose Clover Farm of Adams, Tennesse

⭐17-year-old Quarter Horse/Paint cross, 10 years giving lessons

🍬Favorite Treat: Peppermints

😊If he were a famous person, he would be: Danny DeVito

✅The best buddy to everyone at the barn, Buddy is a super smart, been there, done that, safe and sane horse friend! From indoor and outdoor ring work to schooling shows to AA competitions, Buddy has his rider covered. He's the pony who can trot the most nervous beginner around the opportunity show ring, and still take a more capable rider through the 2'6" courses.

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