September Zone 7 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 15 - Applications close for the Naomi Blumenthal Memorial Training Grant 

November 2-6 - Zone 7 Horse of the Year Championship - South

November 9-13 - Zone 7 Horse of the Year Championship - North

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, Hadley Hall, Zone 7 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!

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

Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF/USHJA Hunter Breeding National Championship - Central

Texas Rose Horse Park
Tyler, Texas

Best Young Horse

🥇 Caparo (Caberdino x Obora’s Gizelle) Owner/Breeder: Maribeth Jezek of CHCR Equine

Handler: Rob Moyar

🥈 Magneto (Montaro OHF x Tarilla)

Owner/Breeder: Vicki Hunton of Olde Oaks Farm

Handler: Sharon Soderquist

USHJA Recognized Riding Academy Lesson Horse Honor Roll

Morgan

From RRA: Victory Stables of Martindale, Texas

Age: 22-year-old Quarter Horse

Favorite Treat: Peppermints

If he were a famous person, he would be: Morgan Freeman

Fun Facts: He has been giving lessons for 10 years! Morgan has done a little bit of everything in his life: lessons, Hunters, Dressage, Eventing, Pony Club, trail riding and even a little Western at one point. Morgan is one of our most requested lesson horses because of his easy-going temperament and steady pace

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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