March Zone 1 News

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

April 1 - MZ Farms/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program Applications close

April 1 - Zone 1 EAP Grant Applications close

April 1 - J.T. Tallon Memorial Equitation Grant open

April 1 - Zone Specifications Member Comment period opens

April 1 - Chef d'Equipe applications close

April 14 - Membership election nomination opens

April 20 - USHJA Pony Hunter Derby Championship East qualifying ends

April 24 - Financial Planning with Royal Wealth Planners at 7 p.m. ET

May 30 - Zone 1 Academic Scholarship(s) close

🚨2023 Chef d’Equipe Applications Due April 1

Financial Planning with Royal Wealth Planners Webinar

Join Carrie King and Jenna Hill of Royal Wealth Planners to learn about the types of financial benefits that are available to equestrians, self-employed individuals and business owners through a series of case studies.

📝USHJA Instructor Credential 

The Instructor Credential has been designed to offer education for riding instructors in a manner that is more comprehensive and well-rounded than ever before with an extensive online education and a hands-on practicum. 

✅Continuing online and in-person education for riding instructors
✅Allows increased credibility, professionalism and visibility to current and potential clients
✅USHJA Credentialed Instructors get a discount when applying to the USHJA Recognized Riding Academy
✅Open a door for increased professional opportunities and MORE!

We're Hiring!

Join the USHJA team and turn your passion for horses into a career!

2023 USHJA Presidential Election Nominations Open April 14

Senior Active/Competing or Senior Education/Non-Competing members in good standing, are eligible to participate in the nomination process for USHJA President. Elections to the USHJA Board of Directors, including the President, are voted on by Board members based on input from USHJA membership through the nomination process.

⭐USHJA RRA Lesson Horse Honor Roll Spotlight

🦄 Monkey

RRA: Well-A-Way Farm of Simsbury, Connecticut 

Age: 20+ years, 10 years giving lessons

Favorite Treat: Molasses treats or apples

If he were a famous person, he would be: Kevin Hart or Groucho Marx

⭐Monkey is one of a kind! He is best friends with Rufus, our 2022 Honor Roll nominee. He is our go-to guy for everyone's first ever ride because he is safe, comfortable, and adorable! Monkey challenges his students to become more confident, stronger riders. He is so patient and kind. We are so lucky to have him in our program as he’s gotten so many young riders started on their journey!

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