March Zone 3 News

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

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

April 1 - Zone 3 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 3 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.

Upcoming Clinics Near You

Mini EAP Clinic at Haverhill Farm – Levels 1, 2 and 5
📍Ashland, Virginia 

📅April 4-6

⭐Riding Clinician: Jessica Boppe
⭐Stable Management Clinician: Tracey Harmon

✅There will be two riding groups: one for crossrails and below, and a second for 2’ and above. Space is limited! Riders are welcome to bring their own horse and school horses available for interested riders.

✅$350 for all three days or $125 per day.

✅“R” judge Peter Dierks will be present on final clinic day to offer feedback to participants on turnout, equitation, and hunter rounds

👉For more information on this clinic, contact Jessica Boppe at (804) 306-1039 or hhfjas@gmail.com.

Dorothy Douglas Clinic at Stonehouse Stables
📍Toano, Virginia

✅Dorothy Douglas will be conducting a clinic at Stonehouse Stables, a USHJA Recognized Riding Academy. Participants will be grouped at all heights, and a flat group will be available. Riders may ride either or both days. The fee for one day only is $125.00; for both days, the fee is $200.00. A $100.00 deposit is due upon registration. Space is limited to enable quality instruction.

📝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

🦄 Americana

RRA: Chatham Hall of Chatham, Virginia

Age: 20-year-old Paint horse, 7 years giving lessons

Favorite Treat: Sugar cubes

If he were a famous person, he would be: Keanu Reeves

⭐Americana is consistently the judge's choice for IEA Horse of the Show. He is a barn favorite because of his sweet demeanor and consistency under saddle. He is great at building a rider's confidence over fences.

USHJA Affiliate Organization Spotlight

The Virginia Pony Breeders Association would like to announce they will be hosting their annual Benefit Horse show at Warrenton Show Grounds in Warrenton, Virginia on Saturday, April 22, 2023. This is always a fun and memorable event and is the only fundraiser for the VPBA each year.

The VPBA also wishes to congratulate the 2022 year-end award winners and remind everyone that our annual banquet and awards ceremony will be held in November at the Culpeper Country Club. All VPBA members are invited and encouraged to attend!

Other USHJA News

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