USHJA E-Update

October 29, 2008

In this issue:

*USHJA Nominee for the USEF Youth Sportsmanship Charter Award

*Dr. Weiner: Understanding the Nature of Volunteerism

*Upcoming Zone Finals/Banquets

*Clinics Calendar

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USHJA Congratulates the 2008 USHJA Nominee for the USEF Youth Sportsmanship Charter Award

Congratulations to Maddie Genereux and runner-up Julia Weiss for the USHJA nomination for the USEF Youth Sportsman's Charter Award.

Recognized Associations’ National winners will receive:

A Career Workshop in Lexington, KY.

Will meet the staff and observe the functions of the different departments within the Federation.

Meet and speak with professionals such as: lawyers, accountants, veterinarians, technicians, CEO’s, business managers, harness makers, and EMT’s (trained medical professionals) to learn about the wide range of opportunities within the horse industry.

See sights in the Lexington area.

The attendees will have an opportunity to meet noted horsemen of both national and international fame.

A certificate, lapel pin and exclusively designed hat from the USEF.

In addition to the above mentioned awards, the overall winner of the USEF Youth Sportsman’s

Award winner selected by the National Affiliates Working Group will receive:

A trophy and a $1000 scholarship, to be paid to the educational program of their choice.

A Lifetime membership to the USEF, valued at $2500.

The overall USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award winner will be nominated for the USEF Junior Equestrian of the Year Award.

The USEF Youth Sportsmanship Charter Award program is designed for junior exhibitors who are current members of both the USEF and their recognized national affiliate (i.e. USHJA). The youth candidates are to demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the USEF and their affiliate, through the promotion of the horse and to serve as a role model for their peers.

USHJA would like to recognize the Zone nominees for the USEF Youth Sportsmanship Charter Award.

Miss Julia Weiss of Greenwich, Connecticut, Zone 1 Nominee
Mister JP Roukis of Syosset, New York, Zone 2 Nominee
Miss Susan Wesley Wilson of Pike Road, Alabama, Zone 4 Nominee
Miss Madeleine Genereux of Stillwater, Minnesota Zone 6 Nominee
Miss Abby Lynne Maxwell of Cedar Rapids, Iowa Zone 6 Nominee
Miss Jade Reimer of Tucson, Arizona, Zone 8 Nominee
Miss Zazou Hoffman of Santa Monica, California, Zone 10 Nominee

For more information please contact Claudia Meeks or Erin True.

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Dr. Andrew Weiner on "Building a Great Culture: Understanding the Nature of Volunteerism"

Dr. Andrew Weiner, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the graduate program of teaching, coaching and sports leadership at the University of Kentucky and has worked as a consultant for the USHJA since 2006.

In our last installment, I discussed the importance of meeting the psychological needs of volunteers. Today I want to continue to discuss some of the psychological dynamics that impact committee work. I work for several different organizations and my observations tell me that the way an association or organization is run is largely the function of the occupational culture of the members. Let me try to explain.

I work for an association comprised mostly of psychologists and if you know anything about psychologists, you know they are averse to hurting people’s feelings, willing to have extensive dialogue about most issues, and more concerned than most, about how people feel about their experiences in the association. Sometimes they will sacrifice task completion for team member satisfaction and in my role, as consultant, I find resistance when I try to impose deadlines and schedules upon their project work. They may even accuse me of trying to over control activities rather than what I would perceive as facilitating efficiency. That is their world view of association work and it largely based on the culture of their profession.

Click here to read the full article.

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USHJA Lifetime Achievement Award

In the coming months, USHJA will be creating a new Lifetime Achievement Award. This award will acknowledge horsemen and horsewomen who have dedicated their lives to the support and advancement of Hunter Jumper sports in the United States.

The USHJA is in the process of selecting the trophy that will be used to commemorate those individuals who will receive this new award. If you would like to be a part of recognizing the lifetime achievements of our members, your donations are appreciated. These donations can be in any dollar amount and will be tax deductible.

Please send donations to USHJA, Attention: Lifetime Achievement Trophy Fund, 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511.

If you have any questions, please contact Kristyn Kay at kkay@ushja.org or at 859.225.2054.

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Upcoming Zone Finals and Banquets

If you do not see your Zone Final listed it is either because your Zone did not offer a final or the finals have already occurred. If you do not see your banquet listed please check your Zone page as we continue to update the banquet schedule.

F I N A L S

Zone 4

Date and Location: November 13-16, CFHJA November, Tampa, FL

Contact: Dani Becker, 813.571.0111 or dbecker14@tampabay.rr.com

Zone 8

Date and Location: November 5-9, Tucson Fall Festival, Tucson, AZ

Contact: Jeff Gilbert, 760.438.4369 or IBGILLY@aol.com

Date and Location: November 11-16, Show for Champions, Denver, CO

Contact: Wilson Dennehy, 303.758.3058 or sandydennehy@msn.com

Zone 10

Date and Location: October 29-November 2, Pebble Beach Equestrian Championships, Pebble Beach, CA

Contact: Sally Hudson, 831.625.3333 or sallyh1@aol.com

B A N Q U E T S

Please contact your Zone Chairman or USHJA Zone Coordinator, Claudia Meeks, for more information.

Zone 1
New England Horseman's Council Banquet
Saturday, January 31, 2009 Crowne Royal Hotel and Trade Center, Marlborough, MA

Zone 3
Sunday, January 11, 2009 Marriott Dulles Airport Hotel, Dulles, VA

Zone 6
Minnesota Hunter & Jumper Association
Saturday, November 15, 2008 International Market Square, Minneapolis, MN

Wisconsin Hunter Jumper Association
Saturday, November 29, 2008, The County Springs Hotel, Waukesha, WI

Iowa Nebraska Hunter Jumper Association
Saturday, January 24, 2009, Embassy Suites, La Vista, NE

Zone 8
Zone 8 Northeast
Saturday, January 3, 2009, The Wildlife Experience, Parker, CO

Zone 9
Zone 9 Oregon
Saturday, January 10, 2009, Embassy Suites, Tigard, OR

Zone 9 Washington
Saturday, January 17, 2009, Weston Hotel, Bellevue, WA

Zone 10
PCHA 26th Annual Awards Convention
Friday, January 2, 2009, South Coast Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV

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Practical Horseman/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 Clinics Calendar.

Upcoming Clinics

O C T O B E R

31-November 2 Greg Best will be conducting a clinic at the Garrison Forest School Stables in Owings Mills, MD. For more information, please contact Miraim Schulman at miraimschulman@gfs.org or 410.559.3481.

N O V E M B E R

1-2 Kris Killam will be conducting a clinic at the William Woods University in Fulton, MO. For more information, please contact Dr. Linda McClaren at lmcclare@williamwoods.edu or 573.592.1196.

1-3 Susan Hutchinson will be conducting a clinic at Freedom Farms in Port Angeles, WA. For more information, please contact Jessica Crouch at jess@olypen.com or 360.460.7066

2 Dr. Jonathan McLellan will be hosting a presentation on Conformation and how it relates to soundness at the Clay County Agriculture Fair Grounds in Green Cove Springs, FL. For more information, please contact Katie Young at KatieSYoung@aol.com or 904.254.6584.

5 Mindy Darst and Betty Oare will be conducting a Judges Perspective Clinic at the Texas Rose Horse Park in Tyler, TX. For more information, please contact Patrick Rodes at pdrntx@aol.com or 940.240.1207.

8-9 Frank Madden will be conducting a clinic at New Heights at NEW Farms in Seymour, WI. For more information, please contact Debra Nellis at nhhj@athenet.net or 920.680.7399.

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

8-9 Sarah Grubner will be conducting a clinic at Huntermark Farm in Coal Valley, IL. For more information, please contact Jan Rock at lessons@huntermarkfarm.com or 309.737.3195

14-16 Anne Kursinski will be conducting a clinic at Market Street, Inc in Frenchtown, NJ. For more information, please contact Carol Hoffman at marketstreetinc@yahoo.com or 908.229.5297.

14-16 Mike Henaghan will be conducting a clinic at George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center in Painesville, OH. For more information, please contact Sara Arpke at sarpke@lec.edu or 440.375.7124.

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.

15-16 Jeff Cook will be conducting a clinic at Wrenwood Farm in Naples, FL. For more information, please contact Kelli MacDonald at kelliwren@aol.com or 239.633.1949.

15-17 Paige Rassas will be conducting a clinic at Irish Oaks in Pfafftown, NC. For more information, please contact Karen Miller Bruce at irishoaks@triad.rr.com or 336.945.5178.

17 Dr. Jonathan McLellan will be hosting a presentation on Worms, Viruses and other Pests: How to treat, recognize and prevent unwanted threats at the Clay County Agriculture Fair Grounds in Green Cove Springs, FL. For more information, please contact Katie Young at KatieSYoung@aol.com or 904.254.6584.

20 “A Talk with the Judges,” Beth Nielson and Bucky Reynolds will be conducted at the West World of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, AZ. For more information, please contact Betty Beran at bizberan@aol.com or 480.860.9579.

21-22 Joe Fargis will be conducting a clinic at Maplewood Farm in Reno, NV. For more information, please contact Julie Winkel at mwstables@aol.com or 775.742.4615.

22 Course walk with the Grand Prix Course Designer Mike Galloway will be held at the West World of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, AZ. For more information, please contact Betty Beran at bizberan@aol.com or 480.860.9579.

28-30 Heather Campbell will be conducting a clinic at Stonehaven Farms in Temperance, MI. For more information, please contact Donna Rothman at tenacityfarm@yahoo.com or 734.854.5825

28-30 George Morris will be conducting a clinic at Canterbury Farm in Hampshire, IL. For more information, please contact Diane Carney at dtelluride@aol.com or 847.922.6167.

D E C E M B E R

5-7 Nick Karazissis will be conducting a clinic at the Palmer Divide Ranch in Larkspur, CO. For more information, please contact Karen Goodell at goodell027@aol.com or 719.339.0085.

5-7 Robert Gage will be conducting a clinic at Donida Farm in Auburn, WA. For more information, please contact Lynda Case at Lynda@one-horseproductions.com or 206.304.0454.

6-7 Frank Madden will be conducting a clinic at the Columbine Equestrian Center in Englewood, CO. For more information, please contact Debbie Landy at deblandy@comcast.net or 303.435.2000

20-21 Scott Hofstetter will be conducting a clinic at Maplewood Farm in Reno, NV. For more information, please contact Julie Winkel at mwstables@aol.com or 775.742.4615.

27-28 Karen Healey 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 480.860.9579.

27-28 Frank Madden will be conducting a clinic at the Plantation Equestrian Center in Plantation, FL. For more information, please contact Heritage Event Management at heritagehorseshow@aol.com or 954.347.1799.

27-29 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.

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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USHJA is located at 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511.

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.