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The 2011 proposed zone specifications are now on the website for review and comment. Comments must be received by Diane Popp at dpopp@ushja.org no later than July 30, and all specifications must be finalized and submitted to USEF by August 1.

A special committee has been appointed as recommended by the Joint Zone Councils to explore the possibility of creating national zone specifications for the Children/Adult Hunter and Jumper divisions. Essentially, this would mean that these divisions would each have the same rules, jump heights, and age splits throughout the country regardless of what zone you compete in.

This committee is requesting feedback from all members as the first step of this research and development project. This will be a long-term project and will not affect 2011 specifications. As this project goes forward, the committee will continue to request member feedback through additional surveys.

Comparison charts of the 2010 specifications are available online.

To participate in the survey click here.

For more information, contact Diane Popp, USHJA Zones Manager, at 859.225.6704 or dpopp@ushja.org.

The United States Hunter Jumper Association will host a ribbon cutting ceremony August 20 at 6 p.m. to celebrate the opening of its new headquarters at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY.

The dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held in conjunction with the 2010 The Chronicle of the Horse/USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals, August 20-21 at the Horse Park.

In addition to the ribbon cutting ceremony, an open house to showcase the new headquarters will be held August 21 from noon to 3 p.m. Read more about the ribbon cutting ceremony.

For more information on the USHJA ribbon cutting ceremony and open house please contact Whitney Allen at wallen@ushja.org or 859.225.6707.

The clock is ticking down toward the start of The Chronicle of the Horse/USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals, which will be held at the new indoor arena at the Kentucky Horse Park August 20-21.

The Hunter Derby is rooted in tradition and all trainers, owners, and spectators are encouraged to make August 21 a "Black Tie Affair" and wear formal or evening attire to the event. Read more about the International Hunter Derby Finals or visit the Hunter Derby Finals website.

The Hunter discipline will make its debut on the international stage at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY., September 25-October 10. Live, daily, one-hour hunter derby demonstrations will be held Oct. 4-10 at the dressage complex at the park.

Participating riders in the demonstrations reads like a who's-who list of the sport. The list includes Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy, 2009/2010 USHJA International Hunter Derby Series champion, as well as Liza Boyd and Brunello; Tammy Provost and Peridot; Peter Pletcher and Argentum; and Louise Serio and Rock Star. Bobby Murphy will design the demonstration course. Read more about the International Hunter Derby Demonstrations.

JULY

29 Susan Ashe & Kim Dorfman "Ask the Hunter & Hunter Seat Equitation Judge" clinic at J Bar J Boys Ranch in Bend, OR. Contact Dianne Johnson dianjnsn@aol.com or 425.823.2802.

AUGUST

3 Chris Kappler clinic at Bally High Show Stables in Versailles, KY. Contact Cynthia Grisolia at cagrisolia@yahoo.com or 347.423.7322

7-8 Linda Allen clinic at WoodMyst Farms in Gilroy, CA. Contact Hollie Wilent at hollie@woodmystfarms.com or 408.782.0311.

21 Greg Best will be conducting a Jumping Clinic at the Village Farm in Langhorne, PA from 6am-8pm. Contact Rebecca Belmont at rebecca@teampineway.com or 215.860.6777.

SEPTEMBER

2 Ronald and Peggy Beachy clinic at Christensen Field in Fremont, NE. Contact Jim Urban urbs5@aol.com or 402.289.2159.

2 Dean Battaglia clinic at Christensen Field in Fremont, NE. Contact Jim Urban urbs5@aol.com or 402.289.2159.

3-5 Nick Karazissis clinic at Miwok Stables in Mill Valley, CA. Contact Linda Rubio liveryoffice@miwokstables.com or 415.389.9414.

4-5 Colleen Seely clinic at Fox Pointe Farm in Quinton, VA. Contact Colleen Seely foxpointefarm@yahoo.com or 804.932.8710.

7-8 Greg Best clinic at WoodMyst Farms in Gilroy, CA. Contact Hollie Wilent hollie@woodmystfarms.com or 408.782.0311.

10-12 Nick Karazissis clinic at Cedar Creek Farm in Cedarburg, WI. Contact Stacey Oppermann Stacey@cedarcreekfarm.us or 262.227.5197.

11-12 Linda Allen clinic at Brookfield Corner Farm in Brookfield, NH. Contact Janet Murfey janet.murfey@brookfieldcornerfarm.com or 603.522.6440.

16 William Moroney & Chrystine Tauber "Ask the Judges" clinic at Evergreen Equestrian Park in Monroe, WA. Contact Diane Johnson dianjnsn@aol.com or 425.823.2802.

26 Linda Andrisani clinic at McDonogh School in Owings Mills, MD. Contact Glena Wirtanen hssteward@hotmail.com or Beverly Abbott secretary@mdhsa.org or call 410.259.2575.

For more information on holding a clinic in your area, contact Carrie Vaught at cvaught@ushja.org or 859.225.6703. Be sure to check the USHJA Calendar daily as the clinic schedule grows throughout the year.

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