ÿþ<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" /> <title>November 11, 2009</title> <style type="text/css"> .style1 { color: #CC0000; font-weight: bold; } .style2 { font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #000099; } .style3 { color: #CC0000; font-weight: bold; font-size: 20px; } .style6 {font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #CC0000; } .style8 {color: #000000; font-size: 16px;} .style10 { color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 24px; } .style11 {color: #FFFFFF} .style16 { font-size: 14; font-weight: bold; color: #333333; } .style21 { font-size: 14px; color: #333333; } .style23 { color: #CC0000; font-size: 18px; } .style25 {font-size: 18px} .style30 {font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; } .style33 { color: #CC0000; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-size: 18px; } .style34 {color: #CC0000} .style35 {font-weight: bold} .style38 {color: #000000} .style39 {color: #FFFFFF; font-weight: bold; } .style40 {font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; } .style43 {font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #FFCC00; } .style48 {color: #333333} .style51 { color: #000000; font-size: 12px; } .style56 {font-style: italic} .style61 {color: #CC0000; font-size: 24px; } .style63 {color: #000099; font-weight: bold; } .style66 { font-size: smaller } </style> </head> <body> <table width="1215" border="3" bordercolor="#000099"> <tr> <td width="239" height="105" bordercolor="#000099" bgcolor="#990000"><p align="center" class="style10 style11"><span class="style11"><strong>USHJA E-Update</strong> </p> </td> <td width="720"><img src="http://www.ushja.org/newsletter/top-logo.jpg" height="104" /><img src="http://www.ushja.org/newsletter/top-pic.jpg" height="104" /></td> <td width="230" bordercolor="#000099" bgcolor="#990000"><div align="center"> <h2 align="center"><span class="style11"><span class="style11"><strong>November 25, 2009</strong></span></h2> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td height="1548" bgcolor="#ECE9D8"> <p align="center" class="style6">In this issue:</p> <p align="center" class="style40">*We've Moved!</p> <p align="center" class="style40">*Amateur Owner Rule Change Survey</p> <p align="center" class="style40">*Drugs and Medication Rules GR410.1 &amp; 410.4i</p> <p align="center" class="style40">*USHJA Announces 9 New Classes for the 2009/2010 Chronicle of the Horse /USHJA Hunter Derby Series</p> <p align="center" class="style40">*USHJA Congratulates the 2009 Youth Sportsman's Award Winner</p> <p align="center" class="style40">*Clinics Calendar<br /> </p> <p align="center"><span class="style39">_______________________</span></p> <p align="center"><strong><span class="style23">2009/2010 <em>The Chronicle of the Horse</em>/USHJA International Hunter Derby</span><span class="style25"><br /> </span></strong><span class="style23"><a href="http://www.ushja.org/ihd/content/schedule/schedule0910.aspx"><strong>Class Results </strong></a></span></p> <p align="center"><span class="style39">_______________________</span><br /> </p> <p align="center" class="style3">USHJA SPONSORS</p> <div align="center"><em><a href="http://www.chronofhorse.com/"><strong>The Chronicle of the Horse</strong> </a></em></div> <div align="center">Title sponsor of the 2009/2010 USHJA International Hunter Derby</div> <div align="center"><br /> </div> <div align="center"><a href="http://www.smartpakequine.com/"><strong>SmartPak</strong></a> </div> <div align="center">Title sponsor of the 2009/2010 USHJA Trainer Symposiums</div> <div align="center"><br /> </div> <div align="center"><a href="http://www.dietrich-insurance.com/"><strong>Dietrich Insurance</strong> </a></div> <div align="center">Presenting sponsor of the 2009/2010 USHJA International Hunter Derby</div> <div align="center"><br /> </div> <div align="center"><a href="http://www.farmvet.com/"><strong>FarmVet</strong></a> </div> <div align="center">Title sponsor of the USHJA Horse Welfare Resource</div> <div align="center"><br /> </div> <div align="center"><strong><a href="http://www.theclotheshorse.com/">The Clothes Horse</a></strong> </div> <div align="center">Sponsor of the 2009 International Hunter Derby Finals and 2009/2010 International Hunter Derby</div> <div align="center"><br /> </div> <div align="center"><a href="http://www.charlesowen.co.uk/en/index.php?c=usa"><strong>Charles Owen &amp; Co.</strong> </a></div> <div align="center">Major sponsor of the 2009/2010 USHJA International Hunter Derby</div> <div align="center"><br /> </div> <div align="center"><a href="http://www.doversaddlery.com/"><strong>Dover Saddlery</strong> </a></div> <div align="center">Major sponsor of the 2009/2010 USHJA International Hunter Derby</div> <div align="center"><br /> </div> <div align="center"><a href="http://www.essexclassics.com/"><strong>Essex Classics</strong> </a></div> <div align="center">Title sponsor of the 2009 USHJA Hunterdon Cup &amp; Award sponsor of the 2009/2010 USHJA International Hunter Derby</div> <div align="center"><br /> </div> <div align="center"><a href="http://www.worldequestrianbrands.com/"><strong>World Equestrian Brands and Amerigo Saddles</strong> </a>  </div> <div align="center">  Title sponsor of the USHJA Rider Recognition Program </div> <div align="center"><br /> </div> <div align="center"><strong><a href="http://www.equisure-inc.com/">Equisure</a></strong>   </div> <div align="center"> Sponsor of the USHJA Affiliate Yearbook </div> <div align="center"><br /></div> <div align="center"><strong class="style63">Grand Prix Riding Apparel</strong><br /> </div> <div align="center">Awards sponsor of the 2009 ASG Software Solutions/USHJA International Hunter Derby and 2009 Essex Classics/USHJA Hunterdon Equitation Cup Classic <p> <strong class="style63"><a href="http://www.nutrenaworld.com/Screens/Equine.aspx">Nutrena</a></strong><br /> Trainers Symposium nutritional seminars provided by Nutrena.</p> </div> <div align="center"> <p>For USHJA sponsorship opportunities please contact <a href="mailto:wallen@ushja.org">Whitney Allen</a></p> <p align="center" class="style3"><span class="style34"><span class="style25"><span class="style35"><em>USHJA In Stride</em><br /> </span></span></span><span class="style21"><span class="style30">I</span>n need of one great place to buy and sell a horse, truck, trailer or tack?<br /> <br /> Look no further than the <br /> <U><a href="http://ushja.equine.com/">USHJA Classifieds </a></U><br /> powered by equine.com</span></p> <p align="center" class="style39 style34"><span class="style38"><strong>Reserve your ad space today in <em>USHJA In Stride Magazine </em>Contact:<br /> </strong>Hunter Messineo at 301-977-3900, ext 175 or </span><a href="mailto:hunter.messineo@Equinetwork.com">hunter.messineo@Equinetwork.com</a></p> <p align="center" class="style3"><span class="style34"><span class="style25"> <strong><span class="style56">In Stride</span> Sales Barn</strong></span></span><br /> </p> <p align="center">Your ad includes: <br /> ~Color Photo<br /> ~HEADLINE<br /> ~40 word description<br /> ~<strong>Bold type<br /> </strong>~6 months online at <br /> <a href="http://ushja.equine.com/">ushja.equine.com</a></p> <p align="center"><strong>USHJA Member Pricing:</strong><br /> $200 per issue</p> <p align="center"><strong>Add</strong> <em>Practical Horseman </em><br />(65,000 circulation) <br /> $300 per issue</p> <p align="center"><strong>For more information or to get your horse listed contact:<br /> </strong>Hunter Messineo <a href="mailto:hunter.messineo@Equinetwork.com">hunter.messineo@Equinetwork.com</a><br /> <br /> </p> </td> <td style="padding: 0px 20px 0px 20px;"><p align="center" class="style51">Having trouble viewing this page? <a href="http://www.ushja.org/content/news/news.aspx"> Click here</a> </p> <center><span class="style6">____________________________________________</span> <p class="style2">We've Moved!</p></center> <center> <img src="/images/building (1).jpg" height="200" alt="lobby"/><img src="/images/building (2).JPG" height="200" alt="exterior"/><img src="/images/building.jpg" height="200" alt="arch"/> </center> <p>As of Friday, November 20th USHJA has officially moved into the new headquarters! Located at 3870 Cigar Lane in the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park, the USHJA is hard at work unpacking and making the new headquarters home. Please note the USHJA staff phone numbers have changed. New contact information is located on our <a href="http://www.ushja.org/content/about/contactus.aspx">website</a>. </p> <p>A special thank you to the donors of the USHJA &ldquo;Building for Growth&rdquo; Capital Campaign, who helped USHJA expedite its vision of having a true, national headquarters for the sport of hunters and jumpers.</p> If you would like to contribute to the &ldquo;Building for Growth&rdquo; Capital Campaign please contact Tracey Weinberg at 410-243-1333 ext 224 or 410-627-3913 or <a href="mailto:tweinberg@weinbergharris.com">tweinberg@weinbergharris.com</a>. <center><span class="style6">____________________________________________</span> <p class="style2"><strong>Amateur Owner Rule Change Survey</strong></p> </center> <p>The USHJA Amateurs Committee would like your input on rule change proposal JP117 tracking number 523-09. If you are an amateur or have an interest in the amateur owner rules please fill out this <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2TQFH2B">short survey</a>. </p> <p>Your input is appreciated. For questions concerning this rule, please contact Sterling Berry at <a href="mailto:sberry@ushja.org">sberry@ushja.org</a> or Tracey Weinberg at <a href="mailto:tweinberg@weinbergharris.com">tweinberg@weinbergharris.com</a>.</p> <center><span class="style6">____________________________________________</span> <p class="style2"><strong>Drugs and Medication Rules for GR410.1 and 410.4i</strong></p> </center> <p>Please be advised that 2 rules regarding testing quantitative levels of drugs and medications were left out of the USEF Rule Change Booklet. Links to these rules are listed below:</p> <p><a href="http://www.usef.org/documents/ruleChanges/646-09.pdf">http://www.usef.org/documents/ruleChanges/646-09.pdf</a> <br /> <a href="http://www.usef.org/documents/ruleChanges/647-09.pdf">http://www.usef.org/documents/ruleChanges/647-09.pdf</a>.</p> <p>To view all 2009 rule change proposals by chapter please visit the <a href="http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/RuleBook/RuleProposals/PRCIndex.aspx">USEF website</a>.</p> <center><span class="style6">____________________________________________</span> <p class="style2">USHJA Announces 9 New Classes for the 2009/2010 The Chronicle of the Horse/USHJA International Hunter Derby Series</p></center> <p><strong>February 12, 2010</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Great Southwest Winter</strong>, <strong>Katy</strong><strong>, TX</strong><br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contact: Pauline Cook <a href="mailto:cookie143@hughes.net">cookie143@hughes.net</a> <br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ph: (281) 579-1272</p> <p><strong>February 13, 2010&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Desert Circuit III, Thermal, CA</strong><br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contact:&nbsp; Kristen Vale <a href="mailto:kristen@hitsshows.com">kristen@hitsshows.com</a><br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ph: 845.246.8833</p> <p><strong>April 10, 2010&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Queen City Classic, Camden, SC</strong><br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contact:&nbsp; Lewis Pack <a href="mailto:lewispack1@aol.com">lewispack1@aol.com</a> <br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ph: (828) 894-2721</p> <p><strong>April 18, 2010 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Springtime Encore, Germantown, TN</strong><br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contact:&nbsp; John McQueen <a href="mailto:jcmcqu@aol.com">jcmcqu@aol.com</a> <br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ph: (318) 348-8233</p> <p><strong>May 14, 2010&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Memphis Classic, Germantown, TN</strong><br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contact:&nbsp; J. Blake Alder <a href="mailto:jblakealder@aol.com">jblakealder@aol.com</a> <br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ph: (901) 517-3425</p> <p><strong>May 21, 2010&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Keswick Hunt Club, Keswick, VA</strong><br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contact:&nbsp; Sandy Gerald <a href="mailto:lmsandy@rockbridge.net">lmsandy@rockbridge.net</a> <br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ph: (540) 520-5564</p> <p><strong>May 22, 2010&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Old Salem Farm May II, North Salem, NY</strong><br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contact: Allen Rheinheimer <a href="mailto:showjumps@sbcglobal.net">showjumps@sbcglobal.net</a> <br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ph: (317) 733-1030</p> <p><strong>May 22, 2010&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Atlanta Spring Challenge, Conyers, GA</strong><br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contact: JP Godard <a href="mailto:gatewoodjumps@aol.com">gatewoodjumps@aol.com</a><br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ph: (803) 643-5698</p> <p><strong>June 6, 2010&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Devon Horse Show, Devon, PA</strong><br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contact: David Distler <a href="mailto:DavidDistler@msn.com">DavidDistler@msn.com</a> <br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ph: (203) 803-0844</p> <center></center> <center><span class="style6">____________________________________________</span> <p class="style2">USHJA Congratulates the 2009 USHJA Nominee for the USEF Youth Sportsman s Award</p></center> <p>Congratulations to the winner of the USHJA Youth Sportsman&rsquo;s Award, Amanda Horn and runner-up, Seraphin Michael Millon. Amanda Horn will be presented an award at the USHJA Annual Meeting at the Evening of Equestrians dinner on Tuesday, December 8th. As the USHJA nominee, Amanda Horn&rsquo;s application has been selected by the USHJA and recommended to USEF to compete for the USEF Youth Sportsman&rsquo;s Award. </p> <p>As a National Affiliate Award winner she will be recognized during the USEF Annual Meeting and invited to a career workshop (meals and accommodations provided) in Lexington, Kentucky. The workshop will be an opportunity for the youth to learn about different career opportunities within the equine industry, visit area horse farms, and meet some professionals in the equine industry.</p> <p>Amanda Horn will be considered for the overall winner of the USEF Youth Sportsman&rsquo;s Award. The winner will receive a trophy, a $1,000 scholarship to be paid to the educational program of their choice and a lifetime membership to USEF (valued at $2,500). In addition, the name of the Award winner will be submitted as a candidate for the USEF Junior Equestrian of the Year Award.</p> <p>For more information about this award please visit the <a href="http://www.ushja.org/content/awards/youth/youth-sportsman.aspx">USHJA Youth Sportsman's Award website</a>.</p> <center><span class="style6">____________________________________________</span> <p class="style2">USHJA Clinics Program Schedule</p></center> <p align="left">The USHJA Clinics Program is dedicated to providing clinics throughout the country to the members of USHJA.&nbsp;<strong>For a complete listing of clinics check the USHJA <a title="http://www.ushja.org/calendar/calendar.php?mode=cal" href="http://www.ushja.org/content/calendar/monthview.aspx">Events Calendar</a></strong>.</p> <p align="center" class="style33"><strong><em>Upcoming Clinics</em></strong><br /> </p> <p class="style1">NOVEMBER </p> <p><span class="style16">11-12</span> George Morris will be conducting a clinic at Pinehurst Stables in Jupiter, FL. For more information, please contact Sean Jones at <a href="mailto:info@pinehurststables.com">info@pinehurststables.com</a> or 561.758.1664.</p> <p><span class="style16">13-15</span> Anne Kursinski will be conducting a clinic at Market Street in Frenchtown, NJ. For more information, please contact Anne Kursinski at <a href="mailto:marketstreetinc@yahoo.com">marketstreetinc@yahoo.com</a> or 908.996.6205. </p> <p><span class="style16">14-15</span> Jeff Cook will be conducting a clinic at Lochmoor Stables in Lebanon, OH. For more information, please contact Jeanie Cappie at <a href="mailto:info@lochmoorstables.com">info@lochmoorstables.com</a> or 513.936.7332.<br /> </p> <p><span class="style16">14-15</span> Frank Madden will be conducting a clinic at Outlaw Stable in New Bloomfield, PA. For more information, please contact Tara Dawn Hazen at <a href="mailto:outlawstable@pa.net">outlawstable@pa.net</a> or 717.582.8221.</p> <p><span class="style16">14-15</span> Paige Rassas will be conducting a clinic at Irish Oaks in Pfafftown, NC. For more information, please contact Karen Bruce at <a href="mailto:irishoak@triad.rr.com">irishoak@triad.rr.com</a> or 336.945.5178.</p> <p><span class="style16">21-22</span> David Wright will be conducting a clinic at Free Breeze Farm in Cross Plains, NY. For more information, please contact Catherine Reese at <a href="mailto:catedun@bellsouth.net">catedun@bellsouth.net</a> or 931.220.4781.<br /> </p> <p><span class="style16">21-22</span> Brenda Mueller will be conducting a clinic at The Wild Winds Farm in Cross Plains, NY. For more information, please contact Melissa Plemmons at <a href="mailto:m_plemmons@yahoo.com"></a> or 608.797.3600.</p> <p><span class="style16">23</span> Melanie Smith Taylor will be conducting a clinic at Wrenwood Farms in Naples, FL. For more information, please contact Kelli MacDonald at <a href="mailto:kelliwren@aol.com">kelliwren@aol.com</a> or 239.633.1949. </p> <p><span class="style16">28-30</span> Nick Karazissis will be conducting a clinic at Circle C Equestrian Center in Waimanalo, FL. Please contact Helena Barahal at <a href="mailto:hbarahal@mac.com">hbarahal@mac.com</a> or 808.255.7163. </p> <p><span class="style16">28-29</span> Linda Allen will be conducting a clinic at Maplewood Inc., in Reno, NV. For more information, please contact Julie Winkel at <a href="mailto:mwstables@aol.com">mwstables@aol.com</a> or 775.742.4615.</p> <p class="style1">DECEMBER</p> <p><span class="style16">5-6</span> Jeff Cook will be conducting a clinic at Wrenwood Farms in Naples, FL. For more information, please contact Kelli MacDonald at <a href="mailto:kelliwren@aol.com">kelliwren@aol.com</a> or 239.633.1949. </p> <p><span class="style16">5-6</span> Nick Karazissis will be conducting a clinic at Palmer Divide Ranch in Larkspur, CO. For more information, please contact Susan Griffis at <a href="mailto:sgriffis3519@yahoo.com">sgriffis3519@yahoo.com</a> or 719-338-9092.</p> <p><span class="style16">5-6</span> Frank Madden will be conducting a clinic at the Smoke Tree Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ. For more information, please contact Betty Beran at <a href="mailto:bizberan@aol.com">bizberan@aol.com</a> or 602.524.7627.</p> <p><span class="style16">11-13</span> Chris Kappler will be conducting a clinic at the Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville, TN. For more information, please contact Catherine Reese at 931.220.4781.</p> <p><span class="style16">19-20</span> Scott Hofstetter will be conducting a clinic at Maplewood Inc., in Reno, NV. For more information, please contact Julie Winkel at <a href="mailto:mwstables@aol.com">mwstables@aol.com</a> or 775.742.4615.</p> <p><span class="style16">21</span> Paddy Downing-Nyegard will be conducting a clinic at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, OK. For more information, please contact Helen Price at the Lazy E at <a href="mailto:Helen@lazye.com">helen@lazye.com</a> or 405.282.3004.<br /> </p> <p><span class="style1">JANUARY</span></p> <p><span class="style16">1-3</span> George Morris will be conducting a clinic at T.Ed Garrison Arena in Pendleton, SC. For more information, please contact Sherry Pace at <a href="mailto:camdenequestrian@aol.com">camdenequestrian@aol.com</a> or 803.713.3953.<br /> </p> <p><span class="style16">2-3</span> Frank Madden will be conducting a clinic at Lehman Farms in Pitsford, NY. For more information, please contact Craig Brown at <a href="mailto:cmbrown@rochester.rr.com">cmbrown@rochester.rr.com</a> or 585.657.4528.</p> <p><span class="style16">2-3</span> Daniel Geitner will be conducting a clinic at Canterbury Showplace in Newberry, FL. For more information, please contact Colleen Cunningham at <a href="mailto:cmcunnin@hotmail.com">cmcunnin@hotmail.com</a> or 352.283.0060. <br /> </p> <p><span class="style16">10</span> Katie Monahan-Prudent will be conducting a clinic at Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village in Delray Beach, FL. For more information, please contact Vinissa Blann at 561.715.4435.</p> <p><span class="style16">15-16</span> Tonya Johnston will be conducting a Sports Psychology clinic at Meadow View Farm in Reno, NV. For more information, please contact Lynn Mullins at <a href="mailto:lynnmullins@mac.com">lynnmullins@mac.com</a> or 775.745.2753.</p> <p>For more information on holding a clinic in your area, please contact Melanie Fransen at <a href="mailto:mfransen@ushja.org">mfransen@ushja.org</a> or 859.225.6960. Be sure to check the <a href="http://www.ushja.org/content/calendar/monthview.aspx">USHJA Calendar</a> daily as the clinic schedule grows throughout the year.<em><br /> </em><span class="style43">_____________________________________________________</span></p> <p class="style8" align="center">ENDS<br /> <br /> For more information, please contact Whitney Allen, Director of Marketing and Communications at&nbsp;<a title="mailto:wallen@ushja.org" href="mailto:wallen@ushja.org">wallen@ushja.org</a> or 859.225.6707.<br /> <br /> Contact us:&nbsp;P: 859.225.6700, F: 859.258.9033, Website:&nbsp; <a title="http://www.ushja.org/" href="http://www.ushja.org/Default.aspx">www.ushja.org</a>.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> USHJA is moving to 3870 Cigar Lane, Lexington, KY 40511.<br /> <strong><br /> <span class="style34">Mission Statement:</span><br /> </strong><em>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.</em></p> </td> <td bgcolor="#ECE9D8" style="padding: 0px 20px 0px 20px;"><p align="center" class="style39 style34"><strong><span class="style61">USHJA Resources</span></strong></p> <p align="center" class="style39 style34"><strong><a href="http://www.ushja.org/content/calendar/monthview.aspx">USHJA Events Calendar</a></strong></p> <p align="center" class="style39 style34"><strong><span class="style23">Program Quick Links</span></strong></p> <p align="center" class="style39 style34"><a href="http://www.farmvet.com/"><img src="http://www.usef.org/Images/USHJA/Enews/farmvetlogo.jpg" alt="" width="141" height="56" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center" class="style40 style66">Click <a href="http://www.farmvet.com/p-1969-equithrive-joint.aspx">here</a> for FarmVet's featured item of the week.</p> <p align="center" class="style11"><a href="http://www.ushja.org/content/programs/retire_facil.aspx">FarmVet Equine Retirement Facilities Directory</a> <span class="style48">is an informational listing of retirement facilities for horses compiled by the USHJA.</span> </p> <p align="center" class="style48"><a href="http://allpro2.stores.yahoo.net/ushja.html">USHJA Merchandise </a>offers closeout deals on select items and the latest USHJA fashion and apparel. Merchandise includes hats, polos, vests, bags, trinkets and videos. </p> <p align="center" class="style48"><a href="http://www.ushja.org/content/programs/junior_career-dev.aspx">Jr. Career Development Program</a> gives members the opportunity to apprentice with a competition official for a day.</p> <p align="center" class="style48"><a href="http://www.ushja.org/content/TCP/index.aspx">Trainer Certification Program</a> is a comprehensive education and certification program for all levels of professional trainers.</p> <p align="center" class="style48"><a href="http://www.ushja.org/content/programs/symposium.aspx">Trainer Symposiums </a>offer attendees the opportunity to participate in practical training sessions and round table discussions with top professionals in the industry. <em><a href="http://www.ushja.org/documents/programs/sympTXRegistration.pdf">Register</a> today for the next Symposium on October 25-27, 2009 at the Texas Rose Horse Park in Tyler, Texas.</em></p> <p align="center" class="style48"><a href="https://www.usef.org/_AUAIFrames/USHJA/CompEval/USHJACompEval.aspx">Member's Choice Awards Program</a> gives horse show exhibitors and participants the opportunity to award excellence at USEF Licensed Hunter Jumper competitions through their feedback relating to the competition, the facility where it took place, footing, show personnel and hospitality. </p> <p align="center"><strong><span class="style23">NOW AVAILABLE!</span></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><span class="style23">&quot;More Than Just Ribbons&quot; </span></strong></p> <p align="center">A great resource for schools, parents and potential sponsors, this video will provide a brief introduction into the world of horse showing for junior equestrians. </p> <p align="center">While focusing on the bond between child and horse, it delves into the challenges of balancing school, riding, and horse care.</p> <p align="center"><strong>Click<a href="http://allpro2.stores.yahoo.net/videos.html"> here</a> to purchase. </strong></p> <p align="center" class="style23">&nbsp;</p> <p align="center" class="style39">&nbsp;</p> <p align="center" class="style48">&nbsp; </p></td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>