October Zone 2 News

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

November 11-13 - Anne Kursinski Clinic at Market Street, Inc. in Frenchtown, New Jersey

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 2 Meeting 

Tuesday, December 6

 10 a.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 2 Participants in the upcoming National Sessions

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

⭐Ella Fischer

⭐Erin Schalick

Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Nationals

⭐Karlie Dennis

Adult Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Nationals

Congratulations to Zone 2 Winners of the Jim Rice Memorial Award!

⭐Ella Fischer from Cochranville, Pennsylvania

Upcoming Clinic and USHJA Webinar

Anne Kursinski Clinic at Market Street, Inc.

• Frenchtown, New Jersey
• Three-day clinic for $1000 (includes one auditor)
• To audit, $65/day or $175 for all three days (can pay at the door)
• 2'9"-3' section from 9-11am
• 3'3"-3'6" section from 11:15am-1:15pm
• 3'9"-4' section from 2:30-4:30pm
• Anne's sponsors will be offering giveaways and prizes
• Contact 908-229-5297 for more information or email marketstreetinc@yahoo.com

Equitation: An Overview of 2023 Tests 

• Webinar about the new 2023 Equitation Tests 
• Open to Junior, Amateur or Professionals

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

Nala

From RRA: Hunters Ridge of Lockport, New York

Age: 34-year-old American Quarter Horse

Favorite Treat: Peppermints

Fun facts: 15 years giving lessons, Nala is an ex-therapeutic riding horse.  She loves to teach riders who have never ridden before because of her quiet, easy-going nature; however, she has a great flying lead change and a big round jump for those looking for more horse!

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! 

Other USHJA News

Have questions? Please email membership@ushja.org.