Your Room at the Palace Awaits! 2014 USHJA Annual Meeting at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas

This year's Annual Meeting will be in Las Vegas during the same week as the National Finals Rodeo, so rooms are already selling fast! A block of rooms with a special rate has been reserved for the 2014 USHJA Annual Meeting at Caesars Palace. The special room rate will be available until November 5th, 2014, or until the group block is sold-out. Don't gamble and miss out on a room at the Palace, make your reservations early.

USHJA Hotel Room rates available online now. For questions about this year's Annual Meeting or sponsorship please contact Jill Insko at (859) 225-6716.

Only One Week Remains to Submit Host Facility Applications for the Emerging Athletes Program  2014 Nationals 

Host facility applications for the 2014 National Training Session close on March 26,  2014.  The National Training Session host facility does not have to be a show facility to be considered. Private farms, boarding facilities, universities, prep schools, et cetera may apply, as long as the facility can meet USHJA/EAP requirements.

Throughout all levels of the Emerging Athletes Program, presented by Dover Saddlery, USHJA works in partnership with the host facilities to produce quality Regional and National Training Sessions.

If interested in becoming the 2014 National Training Session host of this exciting program, please visit our website for more information regarding the host facility requirements.

To learn more about the Emerging Athletes Program please visit the USHJA website or contact Meghan Carney at (859) 225-6721.

Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Begins Third Season with Growing Numbers

There's still time to register for the 2014 Horsemanship Quiz Challenge! Marking its third season, HQC is already approaching 100 registered participants. This educational program is open to all USHJA members, 20 and younger (per USEF competition rules). High scores from the online HQC Level One and Two Quizzes may lead to an invitation to participate in the HQC Finals, held in conjunction with the Emerging Athletes Program National Training Session taking place in November 2014.

All HQC participants must complete both the Level One and Two Quizzes by August 1, 2014. Visit the HQC webpage to learn more and register for the new season or contact Rion Day at (859) 225-6703.

WCHR West Coast Hunter Spectacular Ringside Table Sales Available

Time is growing short to reserve seating for the West Coast Hunter Spectacular Dinner to be held Friday, April 18,2014. Celebrate in style and watch top hunter riders in the country chase down the tri-colors in the $30,000 WCHR West Coast Hunter Spectacular.

Enjoy a Southern California evening full of exciting competition at the Flintridge Riding Club and let the splendor of the surroundings enhance your experience. Enjoy a nice wine and dine ringside as some of the best hunter horse and rider combinations take to the challenging course under the lights of the historic Jimmy A. Williams Oval. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., and ticket options are available for full tables of four or for individual seats.  

Table and individual ticket reservations are now open.  Please contact Leslie Mangan by e-mail or by phoning (859) 225-6704 to learn more.   

Table and ticket sales are tax-deductible and proceeds from the event benefit the WCHR Program and the USHJA Foundation, which supports programs such as the Horseman's Assistance Fund.