October Zone 4 News

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

November 11 - Deadline to submit a scholarship application and/or to register for Rider to Horseman: A Clinic with Purpose scholarships courtesy of USHJA Zone 4 and David Welles of Equestrian Sotheby's International Real Estate-Wellington 

November 11-13 - Frank Madden Clinic at Blackjack Farms

November 12 - Member comment period for 2024 rule changes closes 

November 14-20 - USHJA National Championships Clinics 

November 17-20 - Zone 4 North Horse of the Year Championship

November 23-27 - Zone 4 South Horse of the Year Championship

November 28 - Equitation: An Overview of 2023 Tests at 7 p.m. ET

December 10-11 - Rider to Horseman: A Clinic with Purpose 

December 12-13 - Mark Jungherr and Michael Tokaruk Clinic at Castle Hill

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 4 Meeting 

Tuesday, December 6

 4 p.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 4 Participants in the upcoming National Sessions

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

⭐Afton Chmela

⭐Rebecca Love

⭐Elizabeth Schulz

⭐Lauren Thomas

⭐Ian McFarlin (stable manager)

⭐Olivia White (stable manager)

Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Nationals

⭐Hannah Dodson

⭐Ruthie Ruhl

⭐Ariana Schneider

Adult Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Nationals

Upcoming Clinics and USHJA Webinar

• Wellington, Florida at River Run Farm LLC
• Clinicians: Traci Brooks and Carleton Brooks of Balmoral
• December 10-11
• Over two days, a full spectrum of horsemanship will be introduced, discussed and put into practice. Embrace the importance of why you do what you do with your horse.
• Height options: 2’-2’6”, 2’9”-3’, 3’3”-3’6” and 3’6” and above
• Clinic scholarships are available courtesy of USHJA Zone 4 and David Welles of Equestrian Sotheby's International Real Estate-Wellington.

Frank Madden Clinic

• Blackjack Farms in Birmingham, Alabama
• November 11-13
• Stabling available for $50 per night
• Contact J Michael Halbleib at jmichaelh1@aol.com for more information

USHJA Webinar - Equitation: An Overview of 2023 Tests 

Join top industry professionals for an informative webinar about the new 2023 Equitation Tests. Learn all about the relevant changes so you can know what to expect when you step into the Equitation ring in the new competition year! Whether you are a junior, amateur or professional, make sure you stay up-to-date on Equitation in 2023.

Click here to register.

Mark Jungherr and Micheal Tokaruk Clinic

• Castle Hill in Wellington, Florida
• December 12-13
• Equitation studies
• Four groups from 2'6'' - 3'6''
• $650 to participate, auditors are free
• Click here for clinic details and to register  
• Contact Brittany Coleman at drbrittany@mschiropractic.com  for more information

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

USHJA International Hunter Derby Regional Championship - South

Aiken Fall Festival II

Aiken, South Carolina

🥇 MTM Hand Him Over and Elizabeth Boyd

🥈 Quoted and Skyler Ezzell

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

Pocahontas 

From RRA: The Stables at Frederica of St. Simons Island, Georgia 

Age: 15-year-old Paint

Favorite Treat: Apples and oranges, and I bow for them!

If she were a famous person, she would be: Cookie Monster

Fun Facts:  3 years giving lessons, she teaches the littles to post and ask for their first canter transitions, then cleans up a cross rail course with the best of them! Everyone hopes they get to ride Pocahontas on their lesson day. 

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! 

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