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June 2010

Letter from the EditorI CF Equestrian

Ispent time promoting the magazine and learning to use a new camera at several shows in April &
May- RMI in Ocala (twice), 4-H & GOHJA in Orlando, Fox Lea in Venice & CFHJA in Tampa. It is
wonderful to begin associating faces with names I commonly hear and know by photo or
Facebook. I look forward to meeting more of you over time.
Hope you enjoy the photo pages in May & June. I've been taking lots of random photos at events
and am grateful to a few generous area photographers who regularly share photos with the
magazine for the enjoyment of our readers. I hope you'll support their hard work by purchasing
pictures.
As always, we encourage YOU to send in photos- show, to participate in Jump Clinic, candid or
funny.
Some great themes ahead: July will have a dedicated Dressage section. Aug is the Youngstock &
Foal issue, Sept is the Junior issue & October is for Eventing.
November will cover the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games,
holiday gift guide & AREA ARTISTS… December, well, depends on
whether you express interest in another Show Guide. I'll announce
additional themes later in the year.
We're working on some fun activities and contests for our young
readers. One in particular advised me to include a search game (Find
the Horseshoe). Thanks C, I'll get on it. Look for announcements for
poem & story contests AND a chance to write and tell us why your
mom deserves to be recognized as a 'Best Show Mom'. Mom's can
share tips and ideas on packing & preparing for shows- look for all of
this in the Sept Junior issue!
Happy & safe riding.
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How, where & when did the family
business begin?
Mary Jo Barkaszi: I have been riding
since the age of 9 or 10, grew up in
Ohio, and have continued riding fairly
consistently with short hiatuses during
college and graduate school. My
husband, Stephen, was never a
“horsey” person but caught the bug
pretty quickly when he realized that it
was a case of “love me love my horse”.
He has caught on quickly once we
considered breeding. He enjoys
researching bloodlines and performance
– taking a very “engineering” approach
whereas I like what I like and have the
time in the saddle to know what works
so it made a good match. We have two
children, Kaleigh 14 and Arek, 13.
When I was pregnant with Kaleigh, we
bred my Ommen jumper mare which
started us in the breeding direction. The
actual business venture began with the
purchase of another Dutch broodmare
that started our breeding program in
1995 or 1996.

What's a typical day in your life

presently?
Right now we have our farm in Cocoa
where we keep a couple of the show
horses and most of the broodmares and
babies (and a few retirees). We also
have a farm in Ocala about 4 miles from
the HITS showgrounds where most of
the young horses and show horses are Kaleigh & Mary Jo discussing the course
kept in serious work. During the school
year, I spend most of time at home in
Cocoa, with long weekends in Ocala or
consulting work for the day, homework and that all boots shine like the top of the
at horseshows. On a typical day, I feed
housework – pretty much in that order of Chrysler building. There are no prima
in the morning then get kids to school in
priority! donnas at home or the show! We have not
the morning. Depending on what work
always had “barn help” and did a lot of the
needs to be done, I either ride 1 -2
Are other family members serious riders work entirely ourselves, but as my other
horses or take care of immediate needs
or supporters? business grew, it was imperative that we
of my “real” job. I am a marine biologist
I think it would be impossible to do this if hired help in our Cocoa farm for stall
with a co-owned company that supplies
each and every member of the family was cleaning and basic barn chores. As we
biologists to monitor the protection of,
not supportive. Even though my son does grew and increased our horse stock, we
and regulation compliance for, protected
not ride seriously, he helps feed, cut grass, purchased the farm in Ocala in 2008, and
marine species like marine mammals
and generally maintains the other assorted we were able to establish a better support
and marine turtles to the offshore oil and
animals we have. My daughter is the only structure by hiring our indispensible farm
coastal construction industry. I do
other one who rides seriously and she is manager, Siobhan whose home is in
independent consulting for a wide
responsible for barn work and horse care England and a full time rider/trainer for the
variety of marine and conservation
whenever she is not riding. My husband Ocala facility. Each and every one of
projects. I have the luxury to work from
takes care of the financial aspect of both these people are family to us. I truly enjoy
home when I am not offshore so I try to
farms with payroll, orders, maintenance etc. going to the barn and seeing these people
get at least 2 rides in 5 days per week,
He also does most of the “shopping” for every day.
although that does not always happen.
young horses and gets a list together of what It has been difficult finding the right
When the kids get home from school, it
he likes before I get to see them and put in “match” for our family horse business
is typically homework first then help
my two cents! The same is true at shows. because we really want to focus on
Kaleigh with one of her horses and
While we have help at shows, everyone developing young horses and we are very
driving kids to other activities. I always
pitches in and its not unusual to see me hands on owners and competitors. We
check in with the farm manager,
tacking and leading horses to the ring, or my want to show but it is not the single top
Siobhan, in Ocala to get an update of
son or daughter helping prep one of the priority. It has really been an evolution
what is happening there and making the
horses and cleaning stalls. My husband developing a business but not losing the
work plans for the horses and riders.
insures no one goes hungry or thirsty and family aspect. We have found (through
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Martha Q's for Kaleigh:

Linder and
the kids Have you trained solely with your
started riding parent/s or have you sought training
her as soon from other professionals? If so, who?
as they My mom was the one who trained me until
could sit. I was about 7 or 8 then I had a few trainers
Kaleigh has during the winter and summer shows but
always been my mom trained me in between.
the
competitor Has it been easy to develop a circle of
and has horse show friends being a trainer's
always been child?
pretty
serious Since my mom is not a trainer
about riding. professionally, I have not had that problem.
Arek has I do wish that there were more kids my age
enjoyed that I could ride with. I think I miss out a
Arek grooming for mom riding but lot on that. My mom tells me about her
more on his show days with lots of kids at the barn
own terms. where she rode and it always sounded like
There were many days that I would see a a lot of fun and it sounds like a good way
experience) that in the US there is a real flash of color fly through the yard and Arek to keep pushing yourself to do better. I
disconnect between having a foal and would be dressed in capes or some other think that is why I enjoy the Ocala circuit
actually getting it to the show ring as a 5 super hero slaying whatever dragons might so much because I have made good
year old while still having a sane, sound be laying in wait around the farm. Kaleigh friends at school and can do stuff with kids
horse . With the young horses we bred was always fearless and wanted to compete. my age. I would really like it if more girls
early on, it seemed we either had a She insisted
choice of “cowboy mode” or send it to a she wanted
top professional who typically did not to try to
have the time or even the set up to start event at 8 or
or bring along a 2,3, or 4 year old. 9 years old.
Particularly in the jumper realm, it is I watch the
very difficult to sell youngsters who are video of her
not yet performing so, as a breeder, and her
you have to make a big time investment pony
during which just about anything can cantering
and will go wrong! We see in Europe a around the
lot of opportunity for these young horses pre novice
to gain experience fairly inexpensively. course at
In the US, that is just not the case. So Rocking
we have put together a team that enjoys Horse in
breaking and starting the youngsters, Altoona with
we have a facility where they can work the very nice
in the ring, work in large fields, go on stewards
trail rides, and go to show grounds following
without having to break the bank. behind her
in a 4
When and how did (child's) riding wheeler
career begin? since I could
My daughter started riding “in utero”. not keep up
When she was an infant, we were living and was a Kaleigh & Viatar competing in USEF Talent Search
with my parents in Ohio due to my dad's nervous
illness, helping take care of their farm. I wreck; I see
would close both ends of the barn and that and say
let Kaleigh race back and forth in her to myself, what was I thinking! But the kids my age who are doing the juniors and
walker up and down the barn aisles. I have always had fun and we have thankfully jumpers could be at our barn or there was
schlepped both kids to many a horse always had some saints for horses and a way to meet up instead of just at the
show while I groomed for friends on ponies. I think the ability for them to just go show ring.
weekends during those days and kept a ride and push their own limits have enabled
play pen in the center of the arena so I each of them, but particularly Kaleigh to be a Are you or your parent more
could keep an eye on kids while I snuck real “cool cucumber” when it comes to going competitive in nature or the same?
in the time to ride. We were lucky in the show ring and willing to try new and I am definitely more competitive than my
enough to be given a pony, Goldy, from more difficult things. mom now, but I think my mom was
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probably a lot like I am when she was my I feel like the business hasn't really been a part of that since their birth, but it
age. changed me or my love for the horses. also makes it hard when they sell.
The biggest thing that I am affected by is
What are greatest highlights during your that I know some horses are sale horses What are some future goals? School,
junior career? and I get attached to them. Sometimes go pro, stick with the family business?
So far my highlights are being able to be its hard when we have a nice horse that Like every young rider my goal is to go
competitive and really learning the details of we brought along and I know I could do pro as a jumper rider. But I definitely plan
the division. Placing in classes is always a well with it but it has to be sold. I hate to go to college (I am not sure yet what I
highlight and I am hoping that my junior seeing them sold because I become so want to study) and would like to join a
career keeps going strong and I keep attached to them. Some of the horses college riding team while I am there. I
progressing. we have I have helped deliver, even don't know if I will study anything having
helping pull some of them out or bottle to do with horses. I would like to continue
What horses or ponies have you most feeding an orphan. When I finally get to in the family business in some way, but if I
appreciated? ride those horses or see them do well don't do that I am sure that I will continue
I would have to say my first “real” show competing it is kind of neat that I have to ride one way or another.
pony, Rusty. He taught me so much in my
first years of showing and allowed me to
have more fun than I could ever imagine
you can develop with the horse you are
riding. He also taught me that things don't
always go as planned and to “keep kicking!”

What advice might you have for other

junior riders?
I would say, love your horse or pony and
appreciate them no matter what. Don't worry
if you lose a class because sometimes you
learn more by losing than by winning. Just
put your heart into riding and love it. Also,
thank your parents, a lot!

How has the business side affected you

in your love of the horse?

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On September 25th, 2010, the world will be watching as 600 athletes and 700 horses representing more than 60
countries convene in the United States at Lexington's Kentucky Horse Park for 16 days of competition.
60 Countries & 8 World Championships Representing the Pinnacle of Equestrian Sport
The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010™ will define a new chapter in the history of the World Equestrian Games
as the first time the Games have been held outside of Europe and the first time that competition for all eight disciplines
recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) will be held in one location.
Like the Olympics, the World Equestrian Games are held every four years.
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They will learn how to bounce back. This
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Entries from 60 Countries
115 or so days until the
2010 Alltech FEI World
Equestrian Games begin
Sept 25 th- Oct 10 th
Central Florida Equestrian magazine
will cover this event in November issue
Hilda Donahue Apopka
- world!
Hilda & Extravagance at Rolex in KY
POST ROLEX AND JERSEY
“Phew, what a season! Thank you
everybody for your support and
encouragement. Special gratitude to Seema
Sonnad and TECHC for your financial
assistance. GREATLY APPRECIATED! For
those of you curious, it costs approximately
$15,000 per month to properly campaign a
horse at this level (this includes the costs
involved competing overseas).
Did you know that a lesson with Anne
Gribbons is $175.00?...the daily ulcer
treatment is $30?...the body work at the
events is $400? And yet there are costs
beyond writing checks that are involved
with a high price on personal sacrifices. As
my mother endured her cancer treatment I
wanted to visit her in Ireland but did not as
Extravagance required to be schooled as a
part of his daily fitness routine. I am
grateful to my family for understanding my
dedication. I am equally thankful that Andre
through much suffering (also a cancer
patient) has urged me to carry on making
Extravagance a priority. Major thanks to
Lynn (our financial manager) for dealing
with the never ending Extravagance
expense tracking...this horse has his own
communicator, the best farrier in the US,
and a vet who follows him around the
Anyway in the aftermath of a confusing end
result at Pau, Extravagance and I are still
qualified for the World Equestrian Games. It
will be a long shot to be called to the team
as we really needed to finish at Rolex.
Fortunately for the Irish team there are
eight strong potential team members for
WEG. Anything can happen between now
and WEG so certainly I will prepare “X”so he
is ready if called upon to compete.
To increase our chances to getting to WEG,
I should take him to Luhmuhlen CCI**** in
Germany in June. Yes, I want WEG BADLY,
however I will always put the horse first and
know doing another **** so soon (3 ****
in 9 months) is too much. WE had a
respectable finish at Jersey *** (8th place).
Extravagance was tired there, in fact would
have finished in 3rd place had he not taken
five rails jumping which may well have been
due to him being tired.
What is next? Possibly WEG
If not, a CIC*** in the autumn and CCI***
later. The next goal is London Olympics!
Extravagance will be older. I really need to
acquire a back up mount now. Of course as
all good riders do, I have located several
candidates....need the funds to purchase an
upper level course ($85,000 to $150,000).
Anybody have ideas? I am willing to trade
future services, lessons/boarding, clinics,
and consultations. London is a possibility. I
know I am capable (you can talk to my
coaches, Anne Gribbons or Karen O'Connor,
Mark Phillips). They all know that all I am
missing is the horse power!
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Combined Driving
Chester Weber Ocala
- summer we will plan to fine tune the horses
Chester Weber To Prepare fo r the
2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian
Games on Home Turf
Ocala, FL (May 3, 2010)
Reigning US National Champion Four In
Hand driver, Chester Weber announced
today that he will train and compete in
North America this summer in preparation
for the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian
Games to be held this fall in Lexington,
Kentucky. “It’s was a tough decision”, said
Weber, the nations number 1 ranking
driver, “I love competing in Europe, but I
feel that training and competing here is the
smart decision”. Weber, whose last
competition season in Europe culminated
with him winning the individual silver medal
at the World Championships in Beesd,
Netherlands, said he will miss the
excitement of Europe but is glad he had the
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opportunity to show successfully under
several European judges this year. “ This
at Garden State (CAI Allentown), CAI
Bromont (Canada) and Iron Horse CDE in
Illinois. The competition will keep the team
sharp and give us a chance to compete
without the stress of traveling back and
forth to Europe before the World
Equestrian Games,” said Weber.
US Driving Chef d’Equipe, Ed Young agrees
one hundred percent with Weber’s
decision, “I believe that there is no reason
for Chester to take his team to Europe. He
came out very strong this spring and he has
proven himself to be a solid competitor.
There is simply no sense in stressing his
horses with the extra wear and tear of
traveling to Europe,” said Young.
Michael Freund, former World Champion
and US Team Coach also applauded
Weber’s decision. “Chester’s team has
demonstrated that they are prepared to
compete on an international stage. In
February and March of this year they
showed under European judges and proved
again that they are up to European
standards. They have a long competition
season in the US and it is important to keep
the horses fresh and at the top of their
game”. Freund shared that he only
competed his top team of horses 3 or 4
times a year and compared combined
driving horses to 3-day event horses that
need to be fresh to excel in all 3 phases of
the sport. “Chester’s top team is
experienced and he is wise not to over
compete them. It is my clear
recommendation that this seasoned team
of horses needs to stay fresh so they can
peak in October at the World Equestrian
Games,” said Freund. Freund, who has
trained Weber previously, will have an
opportunity to coach him again at the
World Equestrian Games. “The objective is
to be at the top of our game for the World
Equestrian Games and I am confident that
Chester Weber and his team are well
prepared,” added Freund.
Many of Europe’s top drivers would
undoubtedly like the opportunity to see
where their horses stack up against
Weber’s team before the World Equestrian
Games. Weber’s team is revered
internationally for their dominating
dressage scores, but unless European
competitors want to come to North
America and compete this summer, they
will just have to wait for the World
Equestrian Games for an opportunity to pit
their teams against Weber’s. This fact may
make the World Equestrian Games
combined driving competition even more
exciting for spectators.
For more information on Weber and
Team Weber’s 2010 competition schedule
visit www.chesterweber.com .
Photo: US National Champion Four In Hand
driver, Chester Weber announced that he
will train and compete in North America this
summer in preparation for the 2010 Alltech
World Equestrian Games. (Photo courtesy of
My Elisabeth Weber)
 Determination, Challenge,
Competition & Team work

Thanks to Seabreeze Farm, WB Equestrian &

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CSI*** in Europe in preparation for XIX Central
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2006 Participation in XX Central American &
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Competition for Puerto Rico
Course Designer:
Summer 2010: Assisting Guilherme Jorge at
Hampton Classic. Assisting Leopoldo Palacios
at XXI Central American & Caribbean Games in
Puerto Rico
RMI at HITS Post Time Farm, Ocala
Costa Rican & Domincan Rep Championships
Ocala Jumping Classic, $30K Grand Prix
WEF (Wellington) Assisted Guilherme Jorge in USEF
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GOHJA April 23-26 4-H May 1-2

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USEF Show Jumping Young
Rider European Tour
By Courtney Weinzimer
Michael Murphy-Fox Lea Grand Prix
Central FL produces some of the best junior
riders in the country- and it makes sense
given the number of top quality trainers
based here. One such junior, Michael
Murphy of Apopka, earned one of only five
spots on the new Show Jumping Young
Rider Tour, currently in progress at time of
printing this issue. Michael, who has never
before traveled to Europe, commented
today about the trip so far: “The week
started off horribly for me. I had 4 and 8
(faults) in the grand prix. Today was better-
I had a clean and 4 (faults). I ended up 3rd
th
and 6 . Things are really different here-
they don’t check FEI credentials but in
America you must wear your badge at all
times. Also, shows in the U.S. post the
course walk- here they don’t. You have to
look for the numbers and then ask for the
Jump Off course. Sometimes they don’t
even have it until after the course walk!
All in all it’s been great. A huge team effort
for sure and everyone has been really
supportive of each other. The town we’re
showing in now is named Moorsele. The
venue is Zilveren Spoor which means “silver
spur”.
Some additional facts:
*Other members are Karl Cook, 18 (CA),
Nick Dello Joio, 20 (FL), Taylor Land, 17 (GA)
& Jennifer Waxman, 18 (OH) (Michael will
th
celebrate his 17 birthday during the tour)
*The team will compete at CSIOY Moorsele
(Belgium), May 13-16; CSIOY Reims
(France), May 28-30; and CSIOY Wierden
(the Netherlands), June 3-6
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* Assistant Chefs d'Equipe Ralph
Caristo (CSIOY Moorsele) and Michele
Grubb (CSIOY Reims and CSIOY Wierden)
will guide the riders.
*Funded by USET and sponsors
like Ariat
*Originally the Emerging Athlete’s
Program but now specifically
intended for providing talented
young riders age 16-21 with
international experience
*FEI requires Rider Drug Testing-
There’s a list of unacceptable
drugs (Riddlin, Caffeine incl) and
they can randomly test
You can follow the team through
Taylor & Jen’s blog:
usyoungriders.blogspot.com and
search for results:
www.zilverenspoor.com.
The 2010 US Show Jumping Young
Rider Tour is made possible
through funding by
the USET Foundation. To see this
years application and selection
procedure information please
visit www.usef.org and click on
high performance.
Summer’s Here!
Where do YOU go & show?
(Look for emails from CF Equestrian
or Facebook Fan Page
‘Florida Equestrian’ posts asking you
to share opinions)
“We like to get away for 2 to 4 weeks every
summer. Usually we go away in June to the
Country Heir show in Kentucky then a week
of Atlanta because we don't like to miss
Camp Fox Lea in Venice in July. The kids
have a blast there and it's convenient. Then
if we have ponies we are off to pony finals
in August. This year we did not campaign
any ponies except for children’s ponies so
we will be home in August. Then we are off
to NY in Sept for Marshal and Sterling
finals.”
~Shanon Bejarano, Fairwin Farm, Sarasota
My two kids are currently doing the W/T
classes. They just started showing and
aren't quite ready to move up to crossrails
or short stirrup. I have been taking them to
shows such as HSITP, Sumter, and Fox cry
that offer at least 5 classes for the W/T kids.
They also like the shows to be fun and not
stressful...meaning the people and trainers
at the shows are friendly.
~Kelly Lube, Orlando
“Well locally, shows like RMI in Ocala and
Fox Lea in Venice are great for people that
stay here in Florida all year round. For
people that go out of state, Atlanta,
Kentucky and Vermont are great shows.
Internationally I had the opportunity to go
and assist course designing in Spruce
Meadows, a show that I’d love to do if I
have the opportunity and a competitive
horse. Europe has different shows like
Aachen in Germany & La Baule in France
where you can gather with the best riders
in the world.”
~Maurico Garcia, Archer Farms
“I leave soon for Europe to join
Mike Murphy who’s on the US Young Riders
Team then once back in the states I go to
Kentucky several times and the Hampton
Classic.“
~Debbie Stephens, Centennial Farm
“We stay in town for the summer and do
our advanced camp for both boarders and
day campers. On the weekends right before
the summer starts we do the Rush
Management A rated shows, then we do
the tri county hunter jumper association
shows, our Full Partners Farm summer
circuit, and also the draw shows that we
hold to prep the kids for the last show of
the summer, The College Bound Invitational
Horse show on July 31-August 1. The draw
shows are held under the same format so
the kids can practice before all the college
coaches are in town to watch them!”
~Denna Johnson, Full Partners Farm
“I enjoy multi day A/AA shows and most of
the clients at our barn do so as well. I do six
or more a year, which includes two weeks
at HITS. I also attend CFHJA at Tampa and
also RMI Ocala. The trailering fees, and
hotels are in line with my budget and a
short drive from home and the classes and
stalls are affordable. The younger riders
enjoy doing Fox Lea Camp during June/July.
And we have a few who will do one week in
June at Atlanta. Client schedules also are a
factor in show choice but these seem to be
where we choose to go.
I would love to show more but as with most
Americans - job loss, unemployment and
new jobs at much lower income levels have
affected our spending.”
~Susan Fricke, Chuluota
“This year I am going to be doing a lot of
the unrated shows. I did HITS but my young
horses need time in the ring not points. I
can get them more miles for less money at
the non rated shows. I have a lot of them so
the cost and number of classes for the
money really matters.”
~ Candy Rich, Cav-i Farm
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Deadline Reminder: 2010 An Open Letter from USHJA
North American Young President, William Moroney,
Rider Championships Regarding the Cancellation
of the USHJA Hunter
The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY is Development Incentive
the host of the 2010 North American Junior Fund Program
and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC),
which will be held July 28 - Aug. 1. (The question is WHY?) If anyone has
answers, please share.

2010 Zone Junior or Young

Rider Show Jumping Team
Application Deadline
IHSA Nationals are Coming
Approaching
to Lexington, KY
Athletes wishing to be considered for a
2010 Zone Junior or Young Rider Show The IHSA Nationals will be held at the
Jumping Team must complete an Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY May 6-
application. Applications must include an 9. As a new membership partner to USHJA,
application fee of $35, be postmarked, IHSA/USHJA Collegiate members are eligible
hand-delivered or faxed on or prior to June for the following benefits, created
15. Late applications will not be accepted. specifically for them:
Additional information regarding NAJYRC IHSA Hunt Seat Zone and National qualifiers
requirements and selection can be found at will receive a rider gift bag.
www.usef.org or by contacting Diane Popp Overall Zone Champion Team members will
at dpopp@ushja.org receive monogrammed saddle pads.
Overall National Champion Team members
Application Now Required and coaches will receive a commemorative
monogrammed jacket.
for the 2010 USEF National
IHSA Zones are eligible to participate in the
Junior Jumper USHJA Affiliate Sportsmanship Awards
Championships Program.
Collegiate level members are eligible to
New for 2010: Riders wishing to be participate in the Outreach Horse Show and
considered for the 2010 USEF National Outreach Medal Program.
Junior Jumper Championships must For more information regarding the IHSA
complete an application by one of the and their programs, please visit the IHSA
following two methods: website at www.ihsainc.com. For more
Save $5 by completing your application information regarding USHJA's programs,
online. Click on "USEF LOGIN" at the top IHSA/USHJA Collegiate memberships or the
right hand side of the USEF home page at IHSA Nationals Show Schedule, please visit
www.usef.org. On-line application deadline www.ushja.org.
is Aug. 31. On-line applications will no
longer be available as of Sept. 1. Derby Day around C FL
Or complete an application by regular
mail/fax/hand delivered by downloading a
PDF of the application. Applications must be
postmarked, hand-delivered, or faxed
on or prior to Aug. 25. Late
applications will not be accepted.
The Pennsylvania National Horse Show
in Harrisburg, PA will host the annual
USEF National Junior Jumper
Championships, which will be held Oct.
14-16.
Additional information regarding the
2010 USEF National Junior Jumper
Championships can be found on the
USEF website or by contacting Jennifer
Haydon at jhaydon@usef.org.
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