The USHJA Board of Directors elected Britt McCormick for the position of President of USHJA during the Board of Directors meeting on September 11. After a 15-month transition period, McCormick will take office at the conclusion of the 2024 USHJA Annual Meeting.
"I'm really excited for the opportunity," McCormick said. "If at the end of my term, we are more collaborative as an association; we have identifiable sport growth at every level, including the elite level; and we are providing the services that our members expect, I'll be happy."
$1,500 is awarded to a USHJA, Professional Horseman’s Association or Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association member to further their equestrian education.
Voila BF (Baloubet du Rouet x Chaselle) Best Young Horse honor. Penny Brennan, of Ocala, Florida, piloted the Selle Francais gelding, owned by Trish McNamara and bred by Guillaume Billecart and Fabienne Jourdain Thomas
6-Year-Old Championship
Brennan continued her winning ways and streak of clear rounds in the 6-Year-Old Championship aboard Enchante BF (Clarimo x Morea Rouge). Owned by McNarama and bred by S.A.R.L. Elevage de Choizy, the Zangersheide mare earned the Best Young Horse title as well as the blue in the Second Qualifier.
8-Year-Old Championship
The 8-year-old competition wrapped up with Roberto Teran Tafur aboard Kamea DV (Arezzo VDL x Tina) taking the championship and Best Young Horse title. The Wellington, Florida, rider held the lead in each round with the Dutch Warmblood mare owned by Trefoil Farm LLC and bred by R. De Vries, winning with over three seconds to spare in the final jump-off.
Congratulations to Mackenzie Poelking for being the highest cumulative pointed Gold level Outreach rider in Zone 4. The honor awards each recipient a unique experience during the Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships including the opportunity to compete in the Affiliate sections, present awards with USHJA Executive Director Kevin Price and President Mary Knowlton, walk a course with top riders, and attend educational sessions.
The 2023 competition season is halfway through! Click the link below to see where you stand in the Zone Horse of the Year Program. All point corrections must be received by corrections@usef.org by 11:59 p.m. ET on December 15.
⭐21 year old Thoroughbred, 10 years giving lessons
🍬Favorite Treat: Peppermints
😊If he were a famous person, he would be: Donald Glover
✅Marquis has taught children in his golden years the 3' Children's Hunters all the way to the Silver Stirrups. He is loved by everyone in the barn. He has a smooth, rhythmic canter and allows mistakes to happen. Marquis loves to be bathed and given treats! He also loves to lick you!
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