USHJA E-Update
August 19, 2009
In this issue:
*View Live Streaming Coverage of the 2009 ASG Software Solutions/USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals
*Nominations for Lifetime Achievement Award Close Friday
*Outreach Medal Points Available Online
*Nominations Open for Amateur Sportsmanship Award
*Deadline Approaching for Affiliate Associations
*Essex Classics: Raising the Standard of Equestrian Style
*Zone News & Deadlines
*Clinics Calendar
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2009/2010 The Chronicle of the Horse/USHJA International Hunter Derby
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View Live Streaming Coverage of the 2009 ASG Software Solutions/USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals!
Patricia Griffith and North Country en route to a Derby victory at the 2008 Showplace Spectacular II. Photo by OC Imageworks. |
On Friday, August 21, the inaugural USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals will take center stage at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Can’t make it to Lexington to watch? Log on to www.equestrianlife.com/derby to watch live streaming coverage beginning at 8:00 AM eastern on August 21.
You can also stay up to date on all the Derby news on USHJA’s Twitter page http://twitter.com/ushja as well as www.USHJA.org/Derby where you will be able to find the latest information and follow our Derby Blog!
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Lifetime Achievement Award Nominations Close Friday
The USHJA is accepting nominations for the 2009 USHJA Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was first presented in 2008 to honor members whose lifelong involvement in the sport and the USHJA itself has benefited the industry. Last year’s honorees were Beth Miner of Hugo, Minnesota and Alvin Topping of Sagaponack, New York, both of whom were instrumental in founding the USHJA.
The 2009 honoree will be selected by the USHJA Officers in the fall of 2009 and will be presented with the award at the 2009 Evening of Equestrians dinner held during the USHJA Annual Meeting in December. The 2009 recipient will join Miner and Topping in having their name engraved on the Eugene R. Mische Perpetual Trophy.
All active USHJA members are encouraged to nominate a worthy individual for the prestigious award. Written nominations should include: the nominee’s name; the city and state of residence; supporting accomplishments and accolades; and any other information pertinent to any involvement in the horse industry. Nominators should also include their name, USHJA member number, mailing address and daytime telephone number so the USHJA may contact them for additional details. The nomination form can be downloaded from the USHJA website.
Nominations must be received in the USHJA office by August 21, 2009. Please submit nominations to Kristyn Kay at kkay@ushja.org or mail them to 4047 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40511.
Questions concerning the Lifetime Achievement Award may be directed to Kristyn Kay.
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Outreach Medal Points Available Online
The points for the Outreach Medal classes are now available on the USHJA website. Competitors may search for their points by class, state or with their USHJA membership ID. As new competition points are posted, the standings on the website will automatically update. For questions regarding standings or the Outreach Medal Program, please contact Christine Kennedy at ckennedy@ushja.org.
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Nominations Open for Amateur Sportsmanship Award
Do you know an amateur who exhibits excellence and integrity by supporting fellow competitors and volunteering their resources to the industry? If so, submit a nomination for the Amateur Sportsmanship Award to the USHJA's Amateurs Committee. In its fourth year, the award was created by the Amateurs Committee to honor an amateur for their contributions to the sport.
"While amateurs are very dedicated to horse showing, they're also committed to giving back to the industry. We wanted to find a way to recognize the amateurs who go above and beyond," Betty Oare, vice-chairman of the Amateurs Committee, explains. "This award is about the bigger picture - demonstrating a genuine love of the horse, helping fellow competitors, giving back to the sport by volunteering to sit on committees or assisting at shows, and being generous with their time in the industry in general. For that reason, it's called a sportsmanship award because it encompasses a lot more than just show ring success." Nominations for the award may come from exhibitors, trainers, colleagues, peers or even amateurs themselves. The nominee must be an active or associate member of the USHJA. |
The June Kaneti Trophy donated by Marianne Kutner and Yvetta Rechler-Newman in memory of their friend is presented to the Amateur Sportsmanship Award winner each year. |
A completed application with all contact information and a list of the nominee's notable accomplishments and services, along with a letter of recommendation, must be submitted to the USHJA office by Monday, October 19.
For more information on the award and to download nomination forms, please visit the USHJA Amateur Sportsmanship Award website or contact Programs and Education Coordinator, Sterling Berry.
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Deadline Approaching for Affiliate Associations
The deadline for submission of your Affiliate Sportsmanship Award nominees is September 15, 2009. Please submit your Junior, Amateur, Riding Instructor and Professional bios, essays, as well as a photo, with photographer's permission, to Christine Kennedy at ckennedy@ushja.org. Alternatively, you may send your nominee information to 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511 or via fax to (859) 258-9033. Questions regarding the Affiliate Sportsmanship Award Program may be directed to Christine Kennedy at 859.825.6009.
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Essex Classics: Raising the Standard of Equestrian Style
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History Essex Classics has been considered the finest riding shirt available for the hunter/jumper rider for over 30 years. Using the most luxurious fabrics, Essex show shirts are exquisitely tailored using over 24 stitches per inch for an elegant appearance. The show shirts have a slightly tapered European fit and feature single-needle tailoring to provide smooth seams, an eight button front to prevent gapping, and long shirt tails for a perfect tuck. |
Innovations
Since the inception of the company, Essex Classics has always been innovative in their styling and design features. For example, Essex was the first riding shirt to offer two matching chokers with every shirt. Also, they provide their riding shop dealers with a swatch binder which allows you to choose the fabric and size you desire even if that shirt is not currently in the shop’s inventory.
As new fabric technologies developed, Essex Classics was the first company to introduce a Performance Collection of CoolMax fabric show shirts which wick moisture from the skin keeping the rider cool during competitions.
Initially a women’s riding shirt company, Essex expanded their line by offering Men’s riding shirts and white neckties. Also recognizing an opportunity, Essex started a new division, Beacon Hill, which offers a more generous cut riding shirt at a lower retail price point.
Trend Setting
Essex Classics is always on the cutting edge with regards to setting fashion trends in the show ring. One such fashion trend found on many Essex shirts is the contrasting trim look. Riding shirts which have a normal traditional appearance when “buttoned up” suddenly look relaxed and trendy without the choker, the collar left open, and the cuffs rolled up. Contrasting trim, ranging from floral prints to checks and stripes, give these shirts a special appeal since they can double as a show shirt and a casual shirt.
What’s New?
The latest fashion trend from Essex, which is currently sweeping the show circuit, is the new “Wrap Collar” riding shirt. As Olympic rider, Anne Kursinski so aptly observed “you will never forget or lose your choker again…stylish, modern, and practical!”
These wonderful new CoolMax “Wrap Collar” shirts have no chokers, but the collar snaps to create the appearance of a traditional riding shirt in the show ring. The Essex Classics “Wrap Collar” shirts are literally revolutionizing the design of competitive show shirts.
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Zone News & Deadlines
2010 Zone Finals:
Information on zone finals can be found on the USHJA Zone web pages. If you have questions regarding your zone’s finals please contact USHJA Zone Coordinator, Claudia Meeks, at cmeeks@ushja.org for more information.
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USHJA Clinics Program Schedule
The USHJA Clinics Program is dedicated to providing clinics throughout the country to the members of USHJA. For a complete listing of clinics check the USHJA Events Calendar.
Upcoming Clinics
AUGUST
21-23 Tonya Johnston will be conducting a “Sports Psychology for Riders” clinic at the Murieta Equestrian Center in Rancho Murieta, CA. For more information, please contact Kelly Van Vleck at kvvrm@aol.com or 916.296.9688.
29-30 Linda Allen will be conducting a clinic at Brookfield Corner Farm in Brookfield, NH. For more information, please contact Janet Murfey at janet.murfey@murfey.net or 603.522.6440.
SEPTEMBER
12-13 Tonya Johnston will be conducting a Sports Psychology clinic at Shiloh West Equestrian Center in Castro Valley, CA. For more information, please contact Kelly Maddox at kellymaddox5@aol.com or 925.575.4818.
15-16 Greg Best will be conducting a clinic at SDSU Equestrian Center in Brookings, SD. For more information, please contact Megan McGee at megan.mcgee@sdstate.edu or 605.690.7726.
19 Dan Keen will be conducting a clinic at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, TX. For more information, please contact the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show at roxannecook@pinoak.org or 713.621.6290.
26-27 Michael Page will be conducting a clinic at Rose Dhu Creek Stables in Bluffton, SC. For more information, please contact Eddie & Kate Maple at katemaple@aol.com or 843.815.3428.
OCTOBER
3-4 Melanie Smith Taylor will be conducting a clinic at Plantation Equestrian Center in Plantation, FL. For more information, please contact Lauren Medlin at heritagehorseshow@aol.com or 954.448.5492.
3-4 Linda Allen will be conducting a clinic at Sonoma Valley Stables in Petaluma, CA. For more information, please contact Hope Glynn at hopeglynn@yahoo.com or 707.769.0180.
6-8 Nick Karazissis will be conducting a clinic at Spring Down Equestrian Center in Portola Valley, CA. For more information, please contact Diane Allison at sdecenter@aol.com or 650.851.1114.
10-11 Scott Hofstetter will be conducting a clinic at Alpine Ridge Farms in Sparta, MI. For more information, please contact Rebecca Bradley at rbrad10172@msn.com or 616.887.1419.
10-11 Julie Winkel will be conducting a clinic at Los Cedros in Scottsdale, AZ. For more information, please contact the Arizona Hunter Jumper Association at debbiejamsa@happydreamsranch.com or 928.899.3373.
10-12 George Morris will be conducting a clinic at Blackjack Farms in Birmingham, AL. For more information, please contact J. Michael Halbleib at JMichaelH1@aol.com or 205.283.3082.
16-17 Holly Hugo-Vidal will be conducting a clinic at Thoroughbred Training Center in Mocksville, NC. For more information, please contact Jenn Church at hiddencreekstables@charter.net or 336.927.5378.
NOVEMBER
5-6 The Virginia Intermont College Equine Studies Program will be hosting a “Liability and Risk Reduction for Equine Professionals” seminar at the Harrison Jones Auditorium in Bristol, VA. For more information, please contact Eddie Federwisch at edfed@chartern.net or 276.669.8398.
9-10 Frank Madden will be conducting a clinic at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, TX. For more information, please contact the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show at roxannecook@pinoak.org or 713.621.6290.
14-15 Frank Madden will be conducting a clinic at Outlaw Stable in New Bloomfield, PA. For more information, please contact Tara Dawn Hazen at outlawstable@pa.net or 717.582.8221.
14-15 Paige Rassas will be conducting a clinic at Irish Oaks in Pfafftown, NC. For more information, please contact Karen Bruce at irishoak@triad.rr.com or 336.945.5178.
DECEMBER
5-6 Frank Madden will be conducting a clinic at the Smoke Tree Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ. For more information, please contact Betty Beran at bizberan@aol.com or 602.524.7627.
JANUARY
1-3 George Morris will be conducting a clinic at T.Ed Garrison Arena in Pendleton, SC. For more information, please contact Sherry Pace at camdenequestrian@aol.com or 803.713.3953.
2-3 Frank Madden will be conducting a clinic at Lehman Farms in Pitsford, NY. For more information, please contact Craig Brown at cmbrown@rochester.rr.com or 585.657.4528.
For more information on holding a clinic in your area, please contact Melanie Fransen at mfransen@ushja.org or 859.225.6960. Be sure to check the USHJA website daily as the clinic schedule grows throughout the year.
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Mission Statement:
The USHJA is committed to advancing and representing the hunter and jumper disciplines by fostering an educated community of equestrians that promotes the welfare of the horse and fairness in competition.
USHJA Resources
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