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USHJA
E-Update
2009 Zone Specifications Are Now Available
for Review Please review your Zone’s specifications by visiting
the USHJA Zone Webpage and select your
Zone. Please send all comments regarding
the changes to USHJA Zone Coordinator, Claudia Meeks at cmeeks@ushja.org no later than July 25,
2008 as finalized drafts are due from the Zones on August 1,
2008. _____________________ Essex Classics Couldn’t Select Just One USHJA Program
So They Selected Two Essex Classics, a leading innovator of design
for today's equestrian needs in riding shirts, has signed on with the
United States Hunter Jumper Association as the Title Sponsor of the 2008
USHJA Hunterdon Cup Equitation Class as well as a Product Sponsor for the
USHJA International Hunter Derby for the remainder of the 2008/2009
series. "Essex Classics has been an advertiser with
USHJA In Stride Magazine since its inaugural issue in the Spring of 2006.
The USHJA is pleased to see Essex Classics expand their support of the
Association through these sponsorships," stated William Moroney, USHJA
President. As Title Sponsor of the 2008 USHJA Hunterdon
Equitation Cup, Essex Classics will provide support and awards for all the
competitors. As a Product Sponsor for the 2008/2009 USHJA International
Hunter Derby Series, Essex Classics will be providing the top six riders
in each class an Essex Classics shirt as well as product support at the
Finals. "We are thrilled to have the opportunity to
partner with the USHJA for both the 2008 Hunterdon Equitation Cup and the
International Hunter Derby Series. The junior riders who compete in the
Hunterdon Equitation Cup are highly disciplined students who invest
tremendous effort in perfecting their riding skills. They are the future
generation of our sport who will carry on the classical training
principles of their trainers, many of whom were mentored by the legendary
George Morris," stated Cathy Sacher, President of Essex
Classics. Cathy went on to say, "We are also very proud
to support the USHJA hunter initiative in the creation of the
International Hunter Derby Series. This is a pivotal development that will
elevate hunters to the stature of the past and imbue the sport with the
excitement that it deserves!"
Essex Classics Signature riding shirts use the
most luxurious European designed cotton fabrics and feature the most
exquisite tailoring details. Among their most popular shirts, Essex
Performance Collection riding shirts are constructed from CoolMax, a
specialty fabric designed to keep riders cool during
competitions. The
USHJA Hunterdon Cup Equitation Class began in 2005 and was developed as a
unique equitation class that combines the precision of equitation and
handiness of hunters. This year’s class will be held on August 5, 2008 at
the USEF Junior Hunter National Championships-East Coast in Saugerties ,
NY . For qualifying information please contact Kristyn Kay at kkay@ushja.org or 859-225-2054.
_____________________ Dr. Andrew Weiner Weighs
In on "What Do We Want USHJA to Be?" In my work as a consultant for a variety of
organizations, I have an opportunity to see how different associations
function. Although I am called in to address a variety of issues, I seem
to find a common thread which explains the ostensible or surface problem
that each organization encounters. What I mean is that the symptoms of the
problems vary from association to association but, the root causes appear
to be the same. Associations have a tendency not to think
about the long term future. I distinguish “long term” future from “short
term future” insofar as many associations have strategic plans which
define short term future. I am talking more about “what you want to be
when you grow up or how much do you want to grow up and in what ways do
you want to grow up.” These lofty issues
don’t seem to hold the interest of members who prefer tackling the tough
and thorny issues of day to day survival. Who has time to think about the
long term future when we are faced with pressing challenges of the day? A
fair question indeed but, a major mistake if an organization doesn’t
visualize what it wants to look like in 10 plus years.
The USHJA Clinics program is dedicated to providing
clinics throughout the country to the members of USHJA. Please
remember to check the USHJA Clinics Calendar for
updates.*Indicates clinics new to the calendar.
17 Chrystine Tauber and Joe Darby will be conducting an “Ask the Judges” Clinic at the J Bar J Boys Ranch in Bend, OR. For more information, please contact Dianne Johnson at dianjnsn@aol.com or 425-823-2802. 17-20 Nick Karazissis will be conducting a clinic at 18-19 Tonya Johnston, MA will be conducting a Sports Psychology clinic at Beaumont Farm in Petaluma, CA. For more information, please contact Beverly Jovais at info@beverlyjovais.com or 707-778-8412. 19 Shaina Humphrey will be conducting a Longing and Long Lining Clinic at Windy Hill Stables in Granby, MA. For more information, please contact Shaina Humphrey at shainah@comcast.net or 413-467-7500. 21 Penny Carpenter will be conducting a clinic at the Oklahoma City State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City, OK. For more information, please contact Bill Whisenant at billwhiz@lawtonnet.net or 580-695-5986. 21-22 Archie Cox will be conducting a clinic at the Colorado Horse Park in Parker, CO during the High Prairie Farms Horse Show. For more information, please contact Page Tredennick at ptredennick@woodrunfarm.com or 303-808-8413. 24 Otis Brown and Scott Williamson will be conducting an “Ask the Judges” Clinic at the J Bar J Boys Ranch in 26 USHJA will be hosting a Stewards Forum at the Centennial Olympic Park in Conyers, GA. For more information, please contact Melanie Fransen at mfransen@ushja.org or 859-225-6960. 28 Geoff Teall, Kim Ablon-Whitney and Doris Worchester will be conducting an “Ask the Judges” clinic at Grazing Fields Farm in Buzzards Bay, MA. For more information, please contact Liz Moakley at liz@grazingfields.com or 508-759-3763. A U G U S T 1 The Zone 5 "Opportunity to Judge Clinic" will be held during the Equifest I Horse Show in Wayne, IL. For more information, please contact Diane Carney at dtelluride@aol.com or 847-922-6167. 9-10 Linda Allen will be conducting a clinic at Spirit Equestrian in Somis, CA. For more information, please contact Liz Denny at liz@lizdennyshowstable.com or 818-426-5128. *15 USHJA will be hosting the annual clinics during the USEF Pony Finals at the Kentucky Horse Park. The clinic schedule will be: 9:30-11:00 “A Judges Perspective of Pony Finals with Bill Moroney,”11:30-12:30 Information on Micro Chipping Horses and 1:00pm-2:30pm” A Judges Perspective of Pony Finals- You be the Judge.” The clinics are free of
charge and there is no pre-registration required. For more information,
please contact Melanie Fransen, Director of Programs & Education at
mfransen@ushja.org or 859-225-6960. 12-13
The Liberty Side Saddle Network will be hosting a
clinic with Roger Philpot, Heidi Opdyke and Kit Roszko in Gladstone,
NJ. For more information, please contact the Liberty Side Saddle
Network at jumpaside1@juno.com or 732-364-3759. 21 Linda Allen and Julie Winkel
will be conducting a clinic at Stone Bridge Farm in Natural Bridge,
VA. For more information, please contact Katrina Weinig at
Katrina@stonebridgefarm.net or 540-291-1000. 27-28
Linda Allen will be conducting a riding clinic at
Foxton Farm in Romney, IN. For more information, please contact
Ingrid Schoenlein at schoenle@purdue.edu or 765-586-1952. *11-13
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. 8-9 Sandy Ferrell and Neil Shapiro will be conducting a clinic at Swan Lake Stables in Littlestown, PA. For more information, please contact Lynn Garland at slstables@earthlink.net or 717-359-5357. 15-16 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.
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