July Zone 4 Update
Thank you for being a Zone 4 member! This month, see who has participated in summer programs, learn about the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge, nominate someone you know for an annual award and more!
Congratulations to our members who competed at the USHJA Zones 3 & 4 Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Championships, presented by SmartPak
Our members had great performances at the USHJA Zones 3 & 4 Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Championships, presented by SmartPak, at the Georgia International Horse Park! Special congratulations to our Zone 4 medalists:
Team Medalists:

Adult Amateur
  • Gold: Lindsey Irvin was part of the Zones 3/4 combined team
  • Silver: Diane Welter, Kelly Thumel Frohsin and Rachel Griffin

Children's
  • Silver: Mia Bakotic, Madison Ramsey, Lucy Thornhill and Madeline Jordan
  • Bronze: Camryn Cass and Isabella Lafferty were part of the Zones 3/4 combined team
Individual Medalists:

Adult Amateur
  • Gold: Lindsey Irvin
  • Bronze: Rachel Griffin

Children's
  • Gold: Lucy Thornhill

Special thanks to Chefs d'Equipe Kat DeMas Mulkey and Amy Center for leading the teams.
Want to know what the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge, presented by The Plaid Horse, is all about?
Click here to participate in the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge by Sept. 1!
Click here for more information about the Championships.
Zone 4 members earn medals at USHJA Zones 3 & 4 Jumper Team Championships at Tryon International Equestrian Center
Congratulations to our members who competed at the USHJA Zones 3 & 4 Jumper Team Championships July 3-8 at Tryon International Equestrian Center. Special congratulations to our Zone 4 medalists:
Team Medalists

1.10/1.15m Adult Amateur
  • Gold: Sarah Thompson, Lynn Burnett, Nora Zimmett and Phoebe Alwine
  • Silver: Eileen O'Leary, Cynthia Screnci, Samantha Shinn and Stephanie King

1.10/1.15m Children's
  • Gold: Celia Cram, Hope King, Jack Dengler and Isabella Durnel
  • Bronze: Cali Wester, Natasia Caldwell, Erica Roberts and Erin Ecclestone

1.20/1.25m Junior
  • Silver: Cayman Szegda, Brooke Pearson and Mia Albelo

1.20/1.25m Amateur
  • Gold: Amanda Benedict, Cathy Reed and Susan Fried
  • Bronze: Christina Couper, Danielle Amico and Sierra Abner

1.30/1.35 Junior and Amateur
  • Bronze: Olivia Epple, Kiersten Sudlow and Jordan Hill
Special thanks to Zone 4 Chefs d'Equipe Shawn Russell and Megan Thiel, who led teams at the Championships!
Individual Medalists

1.10/1.15m Adult Amateur
  • Gold: Stephanie King
  • Silver: Sidney Madden
  • Bronze: Sara Williamson

1.10/1.15m Children's
  • Gold: Erin Ecclestone

1.20/1.25m Amateur
  • Gold: Allyson Blais
  • Silver: Jennie Edwards
  • Bronze: Susan Fried

1.20/1.25m Junior
  • Gold: Mia Albelo
  • Bronze: Cayman Szegda
Congratulations to EAP athlete Lauren Alsborg
Congratulations to Lauren Alsborg, 19, of Travelers Rest, S.C., who participated in the Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program Regional Training Session at HITS Balmoral Park in Crete, Ill.

Click here to read more about the session.
Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized?
Click here to nominate someone for an annual award!
FEI North American Youth Show Jumping Championships coming up!
The FEI North American Youth Show Jumping Championships presented by USHJA are coming up Aug. 1-5 at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, New York! Good luck to our members participating!

Click here to watch live stream coverage of the event.

Also, read about the new FEI Youth Nations Cup Final opportunity just announced by USEF!
Congratulations Zone 4 EAP Grant recipients
Congratulations to our Zone 4 EAP Grant recipients Lauren Alsborg, Ali Barros, Celia Cram and Mariah Gaudet, who each received $500 grants toward expenses related to participating in a 2018 EAP Regional Training Session!
USHJA Board election nominations are open until August 15
Nominations for six Board of Directors positions—Secretary, Treasurer and four at-large directors are open. USHJA Senior Active and Associate members may nominate candidates for these open positions through their USHJA member account until August 15.
 
Members are allowed to nominate a single individual for multiple positions, and they may nominate themselves for any available position.
 
View comprehensive information about the 2018 election here.
Pony Finals riders prepare for a week of education and competition!
Good luck to all of our members who will be participating in US Pony Finals, presented by Collecting Gaits Farm, Aug. 7-12 at The Kentucky Horse Park this year!

USHJA has expanded Pony Finals clinics offerings this year including Horsemanship Clinics that are open to the public. Click here for more information and plan to attend!

If you're attending Pony Finals share your stories and photos with us!
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