September Zone 4 News

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

September 26 - Body Image and Belonging in the Hunter/Jumper World webinar via Zoom at 7 p.m. ET - REGISTER NOW

September 27 - LAST day to apply to compete in the Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships

September 30 - Applications close for the $500 Alvin Topping Governance Grant 

October 14-16 - Chris Kappler Clinic at Blackjack Farms 

October 15 - Applications close for the Naomi Blumenthal Memorial Training Grant 

November 11-13 - Frank Madden Clinic at Blackjack Farms

November 17-20 - North Zone 4 Horse of the Year Championship at WTHJA Memphis Charity

November 23-27 - South Zone 4 Horse of the Year Championship at SFHJA Annual Charity

LAST CHANCE, APPLY NOW!

Applications for the 2022 Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships close September 27!

Apply by September 27 for a chance to qualify for the Marshall & Sterling Insurance/ USHJA National Championships, November 14-20, in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Congratulations to, Allison Howard, Zone 4 USHJA National Championships Outreach Backstage Pass Winner! 

The highest pointed Gold level rider from each zone is awarded the Golden Backstage Pass award. This amazing opportunity allows you to participate in the USHJA Affiliate National Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 14-20, 2022.

Along with the opportunity to compete, award winners gain exclusive access to educational sessions, course walks, and hand out a championship award with USHJA President Mary Knowlton and Executive Director Kevin Price!

Upcoming Clinics at Blackjack Farms

Chris Kappler Clinic

📍 Birmingham, Alabama 
📅 October 14-16

✅ Stabling available for $50 per night

Contact J Michael Halbleib at jmichaelh1@aol.com for more information.

Frank Madden Clinic

📍 Birmingham, Alabama 
📅 November 11-13

✅ Stabling available for $50 per night

Contact J Michael Halbleib at jmichaelh1@aol.com for more information.

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!

• Zone meetings will take place the week before Annual Meeting via Zoom stay tuned for the link
• Affiliate Council meeting will take place the week before Annual Meeting via Zoom stay tuned for the link
• Zone Council will meet during the Annual Meeting

Apply for the Alvin Topping Governance Grant

$500 is awarded to assist one member to support their attendance at the USHJA or USEF Annual Meeting

Recent Results

Kym K Smith/USHJA Young Hunter Pony Championships

Virginia Young Horse Festival
Virginia Horse Center
Lexington, Virginia

5-Year-Old and Under Under Saddle

Sanctuary Victoria (Falling Moon Merlin x Wrenwood Serendipity)

Owned: Christina Clark

Breeder: Janice Mumford

Rider: Eddyn Molden

Trainer: Cheryl Maye

USHJA Young Jumper Championships

Traverse City Fall Horse Show

Traverse City, Michigan

🥇  6-Year-Old Championship

Fire Fly (Arezzo VDL x First Price G)

Rider: Kelly Soleau-Millar  

Owner: M. Michael Meller

🥇 7-Year-Old Championship

 Patience Van Den Dries (Thunder Van De Zuuthoeve x Ulive Van’t Zorgvliet)

Rider: Victoria Ketchum

Owner: Copperline Farm LLC

Breeder: Dirk Van Aken

🥇 8-Year-Old Championship

Ironix (Curby Du Seigneur x Diaxa Du Seigneur)

Rider: Callie Schott

 Owner: Southern Arches, LLC

Breeder: S.A. Seigneur

USHJA Outreach Member Spotlight

Laura Maylene Spratt, of Miccosukee Florida

Q: What did you enjoy about participating in the Outreach program?

A: I’ve been able to meet new people and ride new horses.

Q: Which divisions or sections did you compete in this year?

A: Cross rails!

Q: Tell us briefly how you got involved in the sport?

A: I wanted to learn to ride and my trainer got me involved.

Q: What is your favorite riding memory?

A: When I found out that I got to lease my first horse.

Q: What are your riding goals for the year?

A: To learn to canter the cross rails slowly. 

Q: What do you enjoy most about the USHJA community?

A: Everyone is so nice and they all love horses!

USHJA Recognized Riding Academy Lesson Horse Honor Roll

Smooth Getaway aka Smoothie

From RRA: Driftwood Stable of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Age: 16-year-old Appendix Quarter Horse

Favorite Treat: Ginger Snap Cookies

If he were a famous person, he would be: Abraham Lincoln 

Fun Facts: He has been giving lessons for four years! At 16.3 hands, he is as gentle as he is tall. He totes around our smallest of lesson kids with the most care, jumps around courses like a rock star with the IEA team riders, and gives confidence to our adult amateurs!

Save on TCP Manuals!

The Trainer Certification Manuals are now $15 each. Buy five or more for $10 each.

The sale ends October 31! 

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Have questions? Please email membership@ushja.org.