International Hunter Derby Finals by Diana De Rosa

THE CHRONICLE OF THE HORSE/USHJA INTERNATIONAL HUNTER DERBY FINALS PRESS KIT 10/20-21/2010窶適ENTUCKY HORSE PARK, LEXINGTON, KY

THE CHRONICLE of the HORSE / USHJA

INTERNATIONAL HUNTER DERBY FINALS WHAT: $100,000 The Chronicle of the Horse/USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals - An event created to bring show hunters to the international level, to increase spectator, media and sponsorship interest, and to bring tradition and basic riding principles back to the sport of showing hunters. WHEN: Friday, August 20, 2010 8:00 AM

Competition starts (Qualifying Round)

12:00 PM

Competition ends (Qualifying Round)

6:00 PM

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new USHJA building

Draw for the Top 25 Riders 6:30 PM Saturday, August 21, 2010 6:30 PM

Competition Starts

7:00 PM

Top 25 Riders compete (Classic Hunter Round)

8:00 PM

Top 12 Riders compete (Handy Hunter Round)

9:15 PM

Press Conference

9:30 PM

Cocktail Reception/Sponsor Recognition

WHERE: Indoor Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. WHY: After a 12 month qualifying period, June 2, 2009 to June 1, 2010, the top 75 horses are invited to compete for the prestigious title of champion for the second USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals. CLASS SPECS: The top 75 horses and riders on the money won qualifying list, including horses tied for the 75th place, will be invited to compete in the USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals, provided that the horse has earned a minimum of $1,000 during the qualifying period. There will be three rounds. First round being a Qualifying Round, all 75 horses will compete and ride a Hunter Derby style course. The second round, The Classic Hunter Round, will be ridden by the top 25 competitors (including those tied for 25th place) from the Qualifying Round and will feature Classic Hunter type jumps. For both the Qualifying and Classic Hunter Rounds, there must be a minimum of 10 jumps and at least one of each, of the following: In-and-Out, Bending Line, line with unrelated distance and long approach jump. The top 12 (including those tied for 12th place) from the Classic Hunter Round, will then ride in the Handy Hunter Round. This course should simulate a hunt, and must be composed of handy options such as tight turns, walk a jump or clever jump options. COST: Spectators can watch the International Hunter Derby Finals for FREE in person or on a live feed online at www.equestrianlife.com/derby! WHAT THE JUDGES ARE LOOKING FOR: The judges will award points to those teams that show fluid movement, correct jumping style, good manner and way of going. Both horse and rider should show brilliance when navigating the course and agility as if in a real hunting environment, along with the pace. SPONSORS: Title Sponsor: The Chronicle of the Horse, Presenting Sponsor: Dietrich and Company Insurance, Major Sponsors: Charles Owen, Inc., Dover Saddlery, , Award Sponsors: Ann Hubbard Tack Shop, Essex Classics, The Clothes Horse, DermaSpa RX EQ, Frantisi & Grand Prix, Personalized Products, McGuinn Farms, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Produced by: The United States Hunter Jumper Association. WHAT IS THE USHJA: The USHJA is the official national affiliate for the Hunter/Jumper discipline that promotes our sport, offers broad-based education for our members, and provides the framework for the conduct of our sport. USHJA CONTACT: USHJA, Kentucky Horse Park, 3870 Cigar Lane, Lexington, KY 40511, Phone: 859-225-6717, Email: mfransen@ushja.org, Website: www.ushja.org MEDIA CONTACT: Press Link, Diana De Rosa, dderosa1@optonline.net, cell: 516-848-4867 PRESS LINK PR, 45 Sarah Drive, Farmingdale, NY 11735, Cell: 516-848-4867, email: dderosa1@optonline.net

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2009 DERBY FINALS RESULTS

HORSE

RIDER

Rumba

John French

99 94 95 97 84 96 91 91 89 91 91 77 87 83 87 72 86 91 98 43 89 35 81 45 83

102 97 96 100 91 99 85 91 92 88 93 75 86 82 84 84 81 53 97 43 95 35 86 38 79

99 96 95 99 86 94 88.5 91 85 88 92 77 87 81 87 78 82 85 96 44 96 35 82 45 83

400 382 381 395 346 385 358.50 362 355 358 368 305 347 325 344 316 334 318 390 175 390 140 329 173 328

1-2

Peridot

Tammy Provost

Curtain Call

Courtney Calcagni

Ebony

Rachel Kennedy

Accord

Kirstie Dobbs

100 95 95 99 85 96 84 89 89 91 92 76 87 79 86 82 85 89 99 45 92 35 80 45 83

Graphiq

Chase Boggio

79.5

321.50

Maui

Tiffany Morrissey

319

Falcon

Jennifer Waxman

315

Posse

Colleen Acosta

314

Milous Defontaine

Maggie Jayne

76.5

312.50

Francesca

Maggie Jayne

309

On Top

Keri Kampsen

298

Croquet

Caroline Weeden

287

Concerto

Louise Serio

267

Argentum

Peter Pletcher

209

Forbes

Jenny Karazissis

201

Westview

Peter Pletcher

177

Jersey Boy

Jennifer Alfano

Foreign Encounter

Telaura Pfeiffer

Early Applause

Maggie Jayne

Dominick

Peter Pletcher

Tiziano

Jessica Springsteen

Camira

Peter Pletcher

Castello

Jack Hardintowel

Sam Adams

Mary Lisaleffler

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TOTAL 782 776 731 720.50 713 673 672 660 652 565 512 502

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SERIES RESULTS TO QUALIFY FOR FINALS Pl Horse Rider Owner 6/9/09 Showplace Spring Spectacular

$ Won

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Pony Lane Farm Jane Gaston Missy Clark Wendy Hofmeister Pony Lane Farm Karlie Slowiak Aalsmeer Farm Elizabeth Towell Boyd Alliy Moyer Pony Lane Farm Kira Telford Jodi Vazquez

4,500 3,300 2,250 1,500 900 750 600 450 300

Nancy Jones Chase Boggio Chris Kappler Chase Boggio Katherine Paul Meadow Hill Stables Jaime Steinhaus The Viola B Syndicate McNeel HJ, Inc Paula Pell Porter Allen Isobel Goldsmith

3,000 2,000 1,500 1,000 800 700 500 500

Jennifer Waxman Douglas Wheeler Sweet Oak Farm Terri Dandino Sarah Huber Karen Lackinger Mimi Abel-Smith Spy Coast Farm, LLC Erin Hickey CME Holdings LLC Lene Bruheim Linda Sogard

4,500 3,300 2,250 1,500 900 750 600 450 450 300

Abby O’Mara Jane Hosack Abby O’Mara Lydia Todd Felicia Harrsch Clarissa Brown Allegre McLaughlin Ashley Pryde Allegre McLaughlin Samantha Gauvain Jessica Pletka Christine Hannon

4,300 3,250 2,000 1,500 1,000 750 700 500 500 500

Early Applause Upshot Raven Sugar Boy Gianni Lazaro U Pearl Harbor Content Almost Majic Capone Orame Langley

6/12/09 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Gary Young Chase Boggio Jack Hardin Towell Chase Boggio Daniel Geitner Kaitlin Porath Jaime Steinhaus Sergio Campos Mary McNeel Mary Eufemia Molly Sewell Gary Young

Country Heir II

Falcon Lone Star Vulita H Foreign Encounter Graefin Ticco Croquet Curious Tangelo Z R. Adermie 4 CR Masterpiece Say No More Concerto

6/26/09 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Atlanta Summer Classic I

Colorado Graphiq Val D’Isere Premonition Terra Promessa O.C. North C Viola B Gamaliel Unbelievable Reveille Cavalli

6/13/09

Maggie Jayne Kelley Farmer Kelsey Thatcher Tammy Provost Kelsey Thatcher Freddie Vazquez Maria Rasmussen Kelley Farmer Tammy Provost Maggie Jayne Freddie Vazquez Freddie Vazquez

Jennifer Waxman Hunt Tosh Kaitlin Campbell Laura Pfeiffer Catherine Rinehart Caroline Weeden Katherine Newman Shane Sweetnam Erin Hickey Chelsea Huss Eirin Bruheim Lauren Sogard

State College Classic

Walk Away Rich and Famous Terrapin Station Picasso Headlines Double Down Cardiff Bay Serenade Infinity’s End Roar With Laughter Cuddel Muddle Knight Call

Abby O’Mara Carol Delacy Abby O’Mara Lydia Todd Felicia Harrsch Clarissa Brown Tim Maddrix Meg O’Mara Tim Maddrix Mike Kocher Jessica Pletka Kathryn Haley

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Horse

7/11/09 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Jennifer Alfano Maria Dritsas Rasmussen Jennifer Alfano Sarah Garnett Thomas Serio Timothy Maddrix Jennifer Waxman Maria Dritsas Rasmussen Amanda Lyerly Thomas Serio Tiffany Morrissey Robert Kraut

SBS Farm Aalsmeer Farm Helen Lenahan Sarah Garnett Perry Peterson Allegra McLaughlin Jennifer Waxman Vanessa Berger Sarah Connelly Perry Peterson Kate Goodman Robert Kraut

2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 700 600 550 450 400 300

Patricia Griffith Lillie Keenan Kara Raposa Patricia Griffith Tina Di Landri Peter Pletcher Shane Sweetnam Victoria Birdsall Caroline Weeden Peter Pletcher Lillie Keenan Kaitlin Campbell

Laura King Chansonette Farm LLC Stephen Martines Chansonette Farm LLC Heritage Farm, Inc Eva Bisso Ellen St. John Liberty Farm, LLC Karen Lackinger Melanie Barnes Chelsea Moss Sweet Oak Farm

4,500 3,300 2,250 1,500 900 750 600 450 450 300

Chris Guthrie Moral Masuoka Gayle Cox Jennifer Singer Margot Snowdon Crooked Willow Farm Molly Weinandt Sue Takata Emily McCoy Devon Wright Drew Quagliano McKinnon Roberts

3,000 2,200 1,500 1,000 600 500 400 300 300 200

Katie Dinan LLC Zeidler Farm Canada LTD Heritage Farm Inc Christina Gellos Alexa Bayko Peter Pletcher Millar Brooke Farm Katie Dinan Saer Coulter Marian Giffin Kelly Tropin Heritage Farm Inc

3,000 2,200 1,500 1,000 600 500 400 300 300 200

New York Horse and Pony

Posse Rex The Wonder Horse Dubari Benchmark C. Quito Acord III Ashton Dolce Mr. Knightly Safari Pete Capiche

7/30/09

$ Won

Colorado Summer Classic

North Country Genuine Peridot Valedictorian Cadeau Westview Bring It On Baheera Croquet Camira Logan Vulita H

7/30/09

Owner

Chagrin Valley HJ Classic

Jersey Boy U Pearl Harbor Sting Hiawatha Shadowplay Cardiff Bay Falcon West End Joy Ride Mr. Brightside Maui Nemo

7/17/09

Rider

Colleen Acosta Kris Killam Will Roberts Charlie Dennehy Jessie Lang Paul Rohrbach Kim Barone Sue Takata Audrey Carlson Devon Wright Mickie Sage Meredith Houx-Remiger

New York Horse and Pony

Angelo Pioneer Radscha A.W. Double Diamond Crespo Cool Boy Volkano Borealus Cervinio Beyond Belief Eastwood Travino

Katie Dinan Matthew Metell Kirsten Coe Kirsten Coe Alexa Bayko Christina Lin David Oliynyk Katie Dinan Katherine Schmidt Geoff Case Kelly Tropin Patricia Griffith

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Horse

8/2/09 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8/8/09 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rider

Owner

$ Won

Blowing Rock Charity Castello Jack Hardin Towell Rosalynn Hunt Tosh Val D’Isiere Jack Hardin Towell Common Sense Hayley Barnhill Landano Daniel Geitner Quidam De Rejoice Logan Holler Jake Caroline Gillen Voltaire Sarah Ward Boudicca Vick Russell Brown Derby Hayley Barnhill Epic Hayley Barnhill Cezanne Lily Hahn

Roger Smith M/M Ernest M Oare Chris Kappler Hayley Barnhill Randii Goble Drew Hodges Alexandra Cunningham Sarah Ward David Robinson M/M David Pellegrim Hayley Barnhill Lily Hahn

3,000 2,200 1,500 1,000 600 500 400 300 300 200

Evergreen Classic Westcott Bay Versailles Night Cap Foreign Escape Imax O’Connor Confusion Southern Come Back City Lights Batik Benelli Hyde Park

Jodie Davis Bailey Robinson Colleen Biemer Taryn Sytsma Cara Anthony Max Thompson Maggie Dennis Gina Ross Rebecca Fine Cassandra Kahle Vivian Keller Amanda Moore

Kelsey Brooks Bailey Robinson Colleen Biemer Taryn Sytsma Garrett Schmidt Max Thompson Maggie Dennis Gina Ross Rebecca Fine Alycia Hayes Toutle River Stables Holly Hill Farm

3,000 2,200 1,300 800 600 500 400 300 300 200 200 200

Show Park Jocelyn Evans Cheryl Keith Katie Kraft Laura Jane Tidball John Anderson Stephanie Clark Alexandra Franczak Stephanie Osmond Laura Jane Tidball Cassandra Kahle John Anderson Jodie Davis

Mary Rouch-Evans Jolene Benham Caledonia Stables Barbara Bell Renee Walker Stephanie Clark Alexandra Franczak Stephanie Osmond Thunderbird Show Stables Alycia & Terry Hayes Kelly Hirsch Kelsey Brooks

3,000 1,400 1,200 900 700 650 600 550 500 500

SBS Farms Alec Bozorgi Stephen Martines Redfield Farm Morel Masuoka Use the Ring LLC Olivia Weaver Bright Star 158 LLC Pony Lane Farm Tammy Provost Pony Lane Farm Top Line Sporthorse Int’l

7,500 5,500 3,750 2,500 1,500 1,250 1,000 750 750 500

8/15/09 Thunderbird 1 Soft Spoken 2 Wallabee 3 Maja 4 Toronto 5 Unexpected 6 Case 7 Copperfield 8 Marseille 9 Enzo 10 Batik 11 Pashmina 12 Westcott Bay

8/30/09 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Chicago Hunter Derby

Jersey Boy Balisto Peridot Topsider Rex The Wonder Horse Kensington Yes Indeed Kid Rock Milous De Fontaine Sugar Boy Francesca Clooney

Jennifer Alfano Robert Weeden Tammy Provost Caroline Weeden Kris Killam Maggie Sarmiento Kelley Farmer Jennifer Alfano Maggie Jayne Tammy Provost Maggie Jayne Kelley Farmer

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Horse

9/5/09 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rider

Owner

$ Won

Melanie Barnes Taylor Reid Eva Bisso Jana Rodes Shannon Reid Meridian Farm Yates Hunter/Jumper LLC Karen King Therese Peck Lene Bruheim Cassandra Shipp Emily Carter

4,500 3,300 2,250 1,500 900 750 600 450 450 300

Shannon Reid Top Line Sporthorse Int'l Eva Bisso Chris Guthrie Andrea Ramirez Piper Benjamin Lacey Gilbertson Gayle Cox Sue Takata Shadyside Farm Cassandra Shipp Patricia Turen

3,000 2,200 1,500 1,000 600 500 400 300 300 200 0 0

Lindsey Tomeu Katie Dinan Llc Scott Stewart Kate Goodman Montoga Inc. Laura Lee Montross Caitlin Ziegler & Artisan Farms LLC Pony Lane Farm Mclain Ward Pony Lane Farm Emma Butchard Fashion Farm

6,000 4,400 3,000 2,000 1,200 1,000 800 600 600 400 0 0

Elizabeth Morgan Treesdale Farms Olivia Weaver Ashley Romano Jane Brooks Sabina Holtzman Susan Moriconi Margaret Benjamin Megan Clark Helen Gilbert Karen Lackinger Kathy Hartling

3,000 2,200 1,500 1,000 600 500 400 300 300 200 0 0

Texas Sport Horse Cup

Camira Ovation Westview Dress Up Curtain Call Dominick Weston Lord Rasso MTM Off the Cuff MLF Strictly Business Celano Tatabra Oprah

Peter Pletcher Courtney Calcagnini Peter Pletcher Jana Rodes Courtney Calcagnini Peter Pletcher Alexandra Ansteth Laureen McKenzie Therese Peck Lene Bruheim Cassandra Shipp Emily Carter

10/30/09 Dallas Harvest 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Curtain Call Clooney Westview Posse Dominic Topsider Condanas Dubari Dolce Primetime Celano Rio's Echo

Shannon Reid Tracy Fenney Peter Pletcher Colleen Acosta Peter Pletcher Caroline Weeden Rush Weeden Gayle Cox Sue Takata Caroline Gibson Martien Van Der Hoeven Peter Pletcher

11/29/09 Holiday and Horses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Take Note Borealus World Time Maui Calinka Nairobi Nights Serville Francesca Clarity Bella Blue Prima Declaration

12/11/09 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Sweetnam Shane Dinan Katherine Colvin Victoria Morrissey Tiffany Ewanouski Chris Torano Jimmy Spreitzer Jill Jayne Maggie Farmer Kelley Jayne Maggie Ewanouski Chris Stewart Scott

Lake St. Louis Holiday

As Always Accord Yes Indeed! (LJR) Enjoy Lifeline Contender Righteous Valentino Right On Primera Croquet Bacardi

Chris Payne Kirstie Dobbs Sarah Mechlin Ashley Romano Chris Payne Kris Killam Chris Payne Piper Benjamin Megan Clark Christina Jason Caroline Weeden Gord Munro

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Horse

2/12/10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Colleen Acosta Will Roberts Lindsey Roberts Emily Carter Caroline Brady Chris Nelson Alexandra Ansteth Jessica Bass Michael Hall Jessica Law Colleen Acosta Erin Nelson

Emily Allen Mr. & Mrs. John Cox Mr. & Mrs. Will Roberts Emily Carter Caroline Brady Shannon Slyfield Katherine Le Blanc Jessica Bass Camille Alexander Sandra Ward Valinda Moore Chris Nelson

3,000 2,200 1,500 1,000 600 500 400 300 300 200 0 0

John French John French Jessie Lang Jenny Karazissis Melissa Doddridge Hope Glynn Hope Glynn Nick Haness Hope Glynn Devon Gibson Melissa Doddridge Colleen Biemer

Yellow Dog Farm LLC Jessica Singer Margot Snowdon Holly Scapa Pamela Doddridge Richard Mazess Sovereign Farms Callie Selchau Paul Wattis Jennifer Noski Melissa Doddridge Colleen Beimer

3,000 2,200 1,500 1,000 600 500 400 300 300 200 0 0

Helen Gilbert Gayle Cox Lynn Rice Sue Takata Twin Oaks Farm Llc Jordan Siegel Lindsey Roberts Jennifer Ruffolo Moral Masuoka Lindsey Farrell Valinda Moore Brooke Kennedy

3,000 2,200 1,500 1,000 600 500 400 300 300 200 0 0

SBS Farms Inc. Helen Lenahan Kelly Tropin Meredith Lipke Kate Goodman K & S Show Services Mr. & Mrs. Ernest M. Oare Mr.& Mrs. Douglas Wheeler Mrs. & Mrs. Ernest M. Oare Sarah Robin Hannah Curran Alexa Boggio

3,000 2,200 1,500 1,000 600 500 400 300 300 200 0 0

Gulf Coast Magnolia IV

Primera Dubari Blackstone Dolce Bruce Apparition Fun & Games Argentos Rex The Wonder Horse Davinci Daily Devotion Abercrombie

3/13/10

$ Won

Desert Circuit III

Crown Affair Cruise C. Quito Bingo Bongo Bentley Play Through Weatherly Granada Kasimir Copperfield Delux Night Cap

3/5/10

Owner

Great Southwest Winter Series II

CR Haribo Dubari Fun & Games Tatabra Oprah Chilly Sacramento N Tumba Curiosity Shop Rio's Fiorella His Splender Daily Devotion GPS Sedurri

2/12/10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rider

Catherine Rinehart Will Roberts Thomas Brennan Sue Takata Thomas Brennan Jordan Siegel Lindsey Roberts Amanda Forte Kris Killam Michael Newman Colleen Acosta Brooke Kennedy

Ocala Winter Finals

Jersey Boy Extraordinary Eastwood The Specialist Maui Garfield Rosalynn Lone Star Luigi Rio's Splash Inspired Alamo

Jennifer Alfano Jennifer Alfano Shawn Casady Jennifer Alfano Tiffany Morrissey Samantha Schaefer Kelly Farmer Hunt Tosh Kelly Farmer Taylor Ann Adams Kristen Bumpus Chase Boggio

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Horse

3/26/10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Owner

$ Won

Chris Nelson Peter Pletcher Courtney Calcagnini Jordan Siegel Peter Pletcher Carson Gibson Peter Pletcher Courtney Calcagnini Peter Pletcher Jessica Zienkievicz Carson Gibson Lindsey Black

Caroline Auclair Double H Farm Taylor Reid Jordan Siegel Andrea Ramirez Shadyside Farm Eva Bisso Ann Johnston Susan Baker Jessica Zienkievicz Shadyside Farm Lindsey Black

4,500 3,300 2,250 1,500 900 750 600 450 450 300 0 0

Gayle Cox Alta Basaldua Taylor Reid Valinda Moore Kayla Briel Susan Baker Shadyside Farm Emily Allen Ann Johnston Eva Bisso Melanie Barnes Shadyside Farm

4,500 3,300 2,250 1,500 900 750 600 450 450 0 0 0

Bryan Baldwin Fashion Farm Stephen Martines Jane Gaston SBS Farms, Inc. Kate Goodman Scott Stewart Fashion Farm Popish Farm, LLC Pony Lane Farm Pony Lane Farm Pony Lane Farm

15,000 10,000 7,500 5,000 3,500 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,500 1,500 0 0

Caroline Clark Morrison Helen Lenahan Chase Boggio Meredith Lipke Sarah Cate Ward Chase Boggio SBS Farm, Inc. Jennifer Munday Elisabeth Fouche' Meredith Lipke Betsee Parker Robert Hunt

3,000 2,200 1,500 1,000 600 500 400 300 300 200 0 0

Pin Oak Charity

Katcha' Reminiscing HH London Day Dream Apparition Dominick Hamilton Westview CR Cascano Tell All De Nada Caden Blahnik

4/1/10

Rider

Spring Gathering

Dubari Argentum Day Dream Daily Devotion Enlighten Tell All Caden CR Haribo CR Cascano Westview Carmira Hamilton

Will Roberts Peter Pletcher Courtney Calcagnini Colleen Acosta Kayla Briel Peter Pletcher Carson Gibson Colleen Acosta Courtney Calcagnini Peter Pletcher Peter Pletcher Carson Gibson

4/2-3/2010 Winter Equestrian Festival 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Castle Rock Summer Place Peridot Listen Jersey Boy Maui World Time Declaration Due West Sander Namesake Bella Blue

4/10/10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Louise Serio Scott Stewart Tamara Provost Kelley Farmer Jennifer Alfano Tiffany Morrissey Victoria Volcin Scott Stewart Shane Sweetnam Kelsey Thatcher Maggie Jayne Maggie Jayne

Queen City Classic

Brunello Extraordinary Graphiq The Specialist Onassis Massimo Jersey Boy Samaritan Posh Accomplice Remedy Barrington

Elizabeth Boyd Jennifer Alfano Chase Boggio Meredith Lipke Sarah Cate Ward Chase Boggio Jennifer Alfano Jennifer Munday Missy Luczak Meredith Lipke Patricia Hueckeroth Robert Hunt

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Horse

4/16/10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Kathryn (Katie) Gardner Jenny Karazissis Melissa Doddridge Nick Haness Nick Haness Gail Ross Hap Hansen Peter Lombardo Melissa Doddridge Keri Kampsen Devon Gibson Elsa Horrigan

Caroline Miguelez Tonia Cook Looker Melissa Doddridge Conor Perrin Davlyn Farms Pacifica Riding Club Ali DeGowin Janie Andrew Pamela Doddridge Laurel Ridge Sport Horses LLC Jennifer Noski Star Lane Farms Inc.

3,000 2,200 1,500 1,000 600 500 400 300 300 200 0 0

Reid Patton Caroline Weeden Sarah Mechlin Robert "Rush" Weeden Catherine Rinehart Caroline Weeden David Wright Robert "Rush" Weeden Holly Labry Olivia Weaver Elizabeth Allen Maggie Sarmiento

Reid Patton Margaret Shank Benjamin Olivia Weaver Alec Bozorgi Helen Gilbert Karen Lackinger Erin Douglas Lacey Gilbertson Holly Labry Olivia Weaver Elizabeth Allen Manrin Rains

3,000 2,200 1,500 1,000 600 500 400 300 300 200 0 0

Caroline Clark Morrison Alexa Boggio Chasen Boggio Alise Oken Jennifer Ruffolo Diamond Hill Enterprises Sarah Ward Jouney's End Farm Barnes Brooks Meadow Hill Stables Jaime Steinhaus Laura Regan

3,000 2,200 1,500 1,000 600 500 400 300 300 200 0 0

Alta Basaldua Taylor Sutton Andrea Ramirez Paige Brodbeck Susan Baker Olde Oaks Farm, Inc. Linsey Roberts Sue Takata Bernadette Mulliken CD Show Horses, LLC Weatherly Stroh Jordan Siegel

3,000 2,200 1,500 1,000 600 500 400 300 300 200 0 0

Aiken Spring Classic

Brunello Alamo Graphiq Take Away Argentos Sayo Onassis Paramount Nickleback O.C. North C Zelano

4/30/10

$ Won

Springtime Encore

Foreign Encounter Topsider Yes Indeed Balisto Primera Croquet Zantana Condanas Ruby Aloha Normandy Papillon Rouge

4/24/10

Owner

Blenheim Spring Classic

Parker Forbes Best Man Gelato Catwalk Toska Billy Graziana Bentley On Top Copperfield Crimson Z

4/18/10

Rider

Elizabeth Boyd Chase Boggio Chase Boggio Alise Oken Amanda Forte Casey Hodges Sarah Ward Amanda Forte Harold Chopping Kaitlin Porath Jaime Steinhaus Daniel Geitner

Texas Shoot Out

Argentum MTM Braggin Rights Dominick Lavasco Tell All Shine Fun & Games Dolce Weston Katcha' Reminiscing Lilly Apparition

Peter Pletcher Tracy Fenney Peter Pletcher Paige Brodbeck Peter Pletcher Liza Richardson Lindsey Roberts Sue Takata Alexandra Ansteth Caroline Donally Ann Johnston Jordan Siegel

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Horse

5/7/10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Marylisa Leffler Jason Berry Louise Serio Kelley Farmer Taylor Ann Adams Samantha Schaefer Christina Serio Alexandra Vespico Louise Serio Kelley Farmer Marylisa Leffler Jane Gaston

John French Keri Kampsen Jenny Karazissis John Bragg Melissa Doddridge John Bragg Georgia Hunt John French Teddi Mellencamp Gabbi Langston Nick Haness Tracy Baer

Stephanie Wallace Jason Berry & November Hill Farm Bright Star 158 LLC Jane Gaston Ann Anastasio K & S Show Services Paige Cole Alexandra Vespico Westerly Farm Mr. & Mrs. Ernest M. Oare Ashley Foster Jane Gaston

3,000 2,200 1,500 1,000 600 500 400 300 300 200 0 0

Yellow Dog Farm, LLC Laurel Ridge Sport Horses, LLC Tonia Cook Loooker Heritage Farm Melissa Doddridge Mary Slouka Ann Lindwall Victoria Komisar Artisan Farm, LLC Fastball Farm, LLC Kendall Perrin Emily Winkler

3,000 2,200 1,500 1,000 600 500 400 300 300 200 0 0

Helen Lenahan Westerly Farm Mr. & Mrs. Ernest M. Oare Nordic Lights Farm, LLC Alliy Moyer Peter Pletcher Artisan Farms & Caitlin Ziegler Treesdale Farm Paige Cole SBS Farms, Inc. Stephen Martines Mr. & Mrs. Ernest M. Oare

4,000 3,000 2,000 1,500 1,200 1,000 700 600 500 500 0 0

Nancy Amling Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Oare Caitlin Lane Boss Inc. Lauren Moyer Jason Berry John Ledakis & Robert Crandall Emily Langhorne Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Oare Top Call, LLC Jane Gaston Taylor Shearin

4,500 3,300 2,250 1,500 900 750 600 450 450 300 0 0

Kentucky Spring Horse Show

Extraordinary Jennifer Alfano Sailor's Valentine Louise Serio Rosalynn Kelley Farmer NLF Shakespeare's Rhythm Peter Pletcher Valiant Tammy Provost Cool Boy Abigail Blankenship Charleston Z Caitlin Ziegler Accord Kirstie Dobbs Carlano Christina Serio Jersey Boy Jennifer Alfano Peridot Tammy Provost Kost to Coast Kelley Farmer

5/21/10

$ Won

Showpark Ranch & Coast

Crown Affair On Top Forbes Querido Best Man Cunningham Catani Over The Moon Relentless Azlan Catwalk Landmark

5/15/10

Owner

Lexington Spring Encore

Just Dessert Stetson Rock Star Listen Bella Garfield Carlano Felicci Sailor's Valentine Rosalynn Sam Adams Lumiere

5/14/10

Rider

Keswick Hunt Club

Taken Rosalynn Timber Ridge Ebony Zidante Stetson Casallo The Admiral Kost to Coast Zivago Listen Rejoice

Kelley Farmer Kelley Farmer Kelley Farmer Rachel Kennedy Marylisa Leffler Jason Berry Robert Crandall Chris Wynne Kelley Farmer Marylisa Leffler Kelley Farmer Taylor Shearin

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Horse

5/22/10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Samantha Schaefer Lillie Keenan Maggie Boylan Lillie Keenan Katherine Dinan Sylvia De Toledo Laena Romond Danielle Cooper Kate Mahoney Naomi Weirens Hannah Isop Danielle Franchi

Heritage Farm, Inc. Chansonette Farm, LLC. Maggie Boylan Chansonette Farm, LLC. Katie Dinan, LLC. Brianne Link Heritage Farm, Inc. Danielle Cooper Kate Mahoney Charlotte Jacobs Ghylaine Manning Danielle Franchi

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The winners “rumba” their way around the arena in a victory gallop.

The International Hunter Derby Finals

Rumba Jumps His Way into History

Hunter MessEnio

Winning each round, John French and the impressive gray gelding triumphed in the inaugural USHJA International Hunter Derby Series Final. By Rachelle Wilhelm

n the evening of August 22, under the lights of the newly constructed outdoor Johnson Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park, it was evident that the International Hunter Derby Series was set to propel hunters into a whole new level of competition. Twenty-five of the best derby horses in the nation wowed the crowd with their style and athletic ability. The art of horsemanship and brilliance displayed solidified the fact that the hunter division is on the cusp of change. John French and Mountain Home Stables’ Rumba went down in history as the inaugural winners of the milestone event, traveling all the way from California to capture the prestigious title of USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals Champion and claiming their share of the $100,000 in prize money. Infusing Past and Future

For more than a decade, horsemen have been lamenting the fact that the hunter division has become passé and in need of a facelift. The discipline had become too artificial with courses that featured the same inside line to outside line. Two years ago, a group of horsemen led by George Morris met to brainstorm ways to revitalize the division. George shared with the group his ideas for a new type of hunter division that he

Dream Ride

ohn French took notice of Rumba the first time he saw the gray gelding. “Erin Duffy showed him last year and I always liked him,” he said. When John learned Rumba was for sale in December 2008, he convinced his clients, the Siebel family, to look at him. “We were in sync right from the beginning,” John explained. “When we tried him, I jumped a few fences and I knew that he would be a good horse for my client as well.” Stacey Siebel, owner of Mountain Home Stables in Woodside, California, said that her family fell in love with the horse and decided to purchase him for her 16-year-old daughter Taylor, who rides in the junior hunter and jumper divisions. “The match between Rumba and Taylor was apparent immediately. He is an exceptional horse with talent, beauty and a lot of personality. Taylor is a beautiful rider and the two go together perfectly,” Stacey said. Taylor says that the classy gray is a dream to ride and she fell in love with him the minute she saw him. “He has an amazing jump and canter,” she said. Rumba didn’t waste any time earning both John and Taylor circuit titles on the HITS Desert Circuit and two derby victories as well. “I wasn’t sure how he’d be under the lights with the natural jumps, but he was great,” John said of Rumba’s first derby experience. Rumba continued to show lightly throughout the summer with Taylor in the small-junior division and John in the second-year-green division. The Danish-bred Rumba won the $10,000 Grand Hunter Challenge at Menlo Park and was the show’s second-year-green champion late in the summer. The decision to enter him in the derby finals was not an easy one for the Siebel family. “I wasn’t sure about bringing him all the way to Kentucky for the class because he also has indoor shows coming up in three to four weeks,” John said. The San Juan Bautista, California-based trainer was concerned about the wear and tear on the horse from shipping him back and forth. “But the Siebels thought it was a great opportunity and they believe in me, so we made a plan to work it out. After the finals, we sent him to the East Coast and he’ll get a few weeks off to relax before showing on the indoor circuit,” John explained. O OC CT TO O BB EE R R 22 00 00 99

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Jersey Boy and SBS Farms’ Team Recognized for Outstanding 2008/2009 Series

uring the Derby Finals festivities, Jersey Boy and his team were recognized as the 2008/2009 series champion for the most money won. Ridden by Jennifer

Alfano and trained by the Susie Schoellkopf-led SBS Farms in Buffalo, New York, the chestnut gelding competed in nine derbies and won three. He led the victory gallop at the 2008 and 2009 $10,000 derby in Ocala and the 2009 $50,000 derby at the Winter Equestrian Festival. For his accomplishment, Jennifer and Susie accepted the George H. Morris Hunter Derby trophy. The trophy, donated by Diane Carney, depicts a hunter jumping over a split rail with hounds. Jersey Boy’s grooms, Erin McMurray and Emily Schaffer, were also presented with a $250 check. “It’s a great series and Ron Danta and Bill Moroney should be commended for starting it,” Susie said. “It was exciting for us when he won at Palm Beach and at Ocala. He’s been a really consistent horse and we’re definitely going to keep him for the derbies.” Susie and Jennifer purchased the 7-year-old gelding two years ago as a pre-green horse. Susie liked his form over fences and thought he’d make a great addition to the barn. Named after the Broadway play, the Hanoverian gelding has found his niche in the derbies. “These classes require a special kind of horse. You have to have a horse with style and scope to be competitive. Each course is a new challenge,” Susie said. Continuing on into the 2009/2010 series, Jersey Boy already has two wins to his credit and looks poised for another great season.

Series champion Jersey Boy proved he has just as much star power as the “Jersey boys” of Broadway fame.

referred to as High Performance Hunters. The group promptly formed the High Performance Hunter Committee and created the International Hunter Derby Series. The committee, initially led by Geoff Teall before turning the reins over to Ron Danta of South Carolina, saw the derby series as a way of returning to the style and substance of old hunter courses and back to a time when fences were natural and horsemen were defined by their ability. “By thinking with open minds, we’re entering the future while honoring the past,” Ron said during the opening ceremonies at the derby finals. Longtime horsewoman and presenting sponsor of the series, Shawna Dietrich of Dietrich Insurance, agreed with Ron and was pleased with the excitement surrounding the finals. “I believe everyone involved, from the organizers, owners, riders, trainers, sponsors and spectators, all had a fabulous two days of thrilling competition. This derby series has truly added an undeniable spark to showing hunters in this country,” she said. What started as a concept to shoot life back into the hunters has turned into a full-fledged derby frenzy. During the finals competition, hundreds of enthusiasts filled the outdoor stadium. More than 30,000 viewers watched the live feed on www.EquestrianLife.com as the top hunters and riders competed. “The derby is changing the way that people look at hunters and changing the way that those within the sport are looking forward into the future,” Ron said. “It’s astounding the amount of excitement this class has generated for the hunters.” The Best of the Best

Hunter Messineo

Leading up to the finals, 45 classes were held from December 2007 to June 2009. Based on prize money won throughout the 2008/2009 series, the top 75 horses in the nation were invited to the inaugural event. SBS Farms’ Jersey Boy led the field with 25,790 points and was followed by Roger Smith’s Castello and Bright Star 158 LLC’s Rock Star, who were tied with 18,500. Held in the Kentucky Horse Park’s new outdoor stadium, the Derby Finals started at 20

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The International Hunter Derby Finals 7:30 a.m. on August 21 with a qualifying round in which the top 25 were invited back with a clean slate for the classic round the following afternoon. From there, the top 12 returned for a handy round later that night with the two scores combined for overall placings. The qualifying round featured a classic hunter course and included three option jumps. Course designers Patrick Rodes and Bobby Murphy designed all three courses for the finals and incorporated plenty of wide-open space into the qualifying round. Early in the draw, Courtney Calcagnini of Pilot Point, Texas, and Curtain Call set the score to beat at 345. That score stood at the top of the leader board until John rode Mountain Home Stables’ Rumba into the arena. The 9-year-old gray gelding put in a stylish performance to top the class at 367. John, Rumba’s rider and trainer, said the gelding handled the qualifying course well. “I thought all the courses throughout the week were great. They really flowed and included long galloping lines,” he said. “There was one bending line in the qualifying round that I hoped he would land left, and he did. If he would have landed on his right lead, it might have been a little hard, but luckily he didn’t.” Though several of the series’ topranked horses entered the ring after Rumba, including series leader Jersey Boy, the gray gelding held onto the top spot. “He is very adjustable and is happy to have courses that ask more of his scope, range and handiness,” John said of his mount. “He has a rhythmical canter, which makes it easy to find the jumps and distances.” At the end of the round, five points separated Rumba from second-place horse Early Applause, ridden by Maggie Jayne. Junior rider Jessica Springsteen and Tiziano sat in third place with 357 points. After the qualifying class, the riders of the top 25 horses drew for the

next day’s order of go. Peter Pletcher and Maggie each had multiple mounts qualified for the classic course and were permitted to draw first. The remaining riders drew in the order in which they’d finished in the first round. Castello and Jack Hardin Towell were the first to ride the classic course. An Unprecedented Performance

Though each of the 25 horses would enter the next day’s competition with clean slates, it was obvious that the West Coast team of John and Rumba would be tough to beat. Four panels of judges presided over Saturday evening’s rounds, including George Morris, Danny Robertshaw, John Roper, Jimmy Torano, Linda Hough, Jim Clapperton, Julie Winkel and Ralph Caristo. Each panel could award an additional 10 points for brilliance during each round. Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy were the seventh horse and rider to enter the outdoor stadium’s classic course and made easy work of the 4-foot options, including the looming log fence. Jennifer galloped the chestnut gelding to the last fence, the USHJA signature oxer, and set the top score of the class at 381. John entered the ring six horses

later and piloted Rumba across a daring course. “At the beginning of the course, there was a bending line to fence number two. I saw some riders jump fence number one and their horse landed on the left lead. They tried to stay on the left, but the horse ended up cross cantering and trying to change. Normally, Rumba prefers the left lead and I knew that if we tried to change leads in that line that it would be a mess,” John explained. “So in the warm-up area, I tried to get him to simulate jumping and then turning after fence number one. But he really didn’t want to land on his right lead. So I thought, ‘OK, we can practice holding the left lead and hope we get lucky.’” But John’s worrying was for naught – the gray gelding jumped the first fence and landed on his right lead. “He did it for me and it worked out,” John said. “That was what I was mostly worried about. After that, I was like, ‘OK, now we got it.’” At fences five and six, he opted to take the safer 3’6” coop option and then crossed over to the 4-foot fence at the end of the line. The performance earned them 400 points out of a total 440. “He just went great and I knew the score was going to be high because the crowd just went crazy for him,” John said. “I loved

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the course; it was a big, long, flowing course with lots of room to gallop and show off his stride.” Tammy Provost on Stephen Martines’ Peridot came the closest to catching Rumba with a score of 390. Though Tammy played the first part of the course safe by jumping the 3’6” coop options, she finished the rest of the course by opting for the 4-foot jumps and galloping to the last fence. Her effort was rewarded with extra bonus points, including a perfect 10 from one set of judges. Heading into the final round handy course, Rumba stood at the top of the field, followed closely by Peridot and Jersey Boy. A Part of History

The handy round gave riders a chance to show off their mounts with plenty of options for tight turns, angled approaches and a walk-to-canter transition

A Plentiful Bounty

here was no shortage of awards at this historical event: The top 25 riders were awarded a Charles Owen helmet. The top 12 each received: • Grand Prix Hunt Coat provided by Frantisi • A Dover Derby Bridle provided by Dover Saddlery • Essex Classics Riding Shirt provided by Essex Classics • Walsh Harness & Saddlery Halters • Coolers provided by The Clothes Horse • Reserve Champion was awarded a custom-made Bit Box provided by McGuinn Farms Champion was also awarded a custommade Bit Box provided by McGuinn Farms as well as the Wrenwood Farm Trophy presented to the winning horse, donated by Mrs. Jenny Sutton & Wrenwood Farms. The winning rider was awarded the Beaver River Farm Perpetual Trophy, donated by Ron Danta and Danny Robertshaw.

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on course. The bolder riders cut through a trellis en route to fence eight. Some gambles backfired with rails rolling out of the cups and a few horses digging in their heels when ambitious riders attempted tougher options over the challenging course. Tammy and Peridot were strong contenders for the title coming into the handy round, but an unfortunate stop at fence five took them out of top contention as they dropped from second to tenth. Though spectacular performances filled the night, Jennifer and Jersey Boy’s no-holds-barred trip took the pair straight to the top of the class. “We were thrilled with his performance,” trainer Susie said of Jersey Boy’s handy round. With Jen’s other derby horses out of contention, Susie said that it was all up to Jersey Boy to pull it off. “And he certainly stepped up for her,” she said. Sitting 19 points behind Rumba at the start of the handy round, Jennifer knew that Jersey Boy had to lay it all on the line in order to win the class. The chestnut gelding owned by SBS Farms didn’t disappoint, starting the course at a strong canter, taking the higher fence options and galloping the last fence. Their effort earned scores in the 90s and the highest set of bonus points, making them the team to beat with just two to go. Peridot’s refusal at fence five left it up to Rumba to maintain his lead over Jersey Boy. After Jennifer’s round on the talented gelding, John knew he’d have to put in a solid trip to secure the win. When they entered the ring, all eyes were on the gray gelding and rider from California. While the atmosphere surrounding the course set many of the tenser horses on edge, Rumba barely batted an eye as he galloped around. “I had a bit of a lead so I just didn’t want to make a mistake. I wanted to be safe but I knew I had to stay ahead and stay true to the handy round,” John said. “When bonus points are involved, it changes everything.”

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The course featured lush flowers and distinctive obstacles not usually seen in a hunter ring.

John entered the handy course wanting to show off Rumba’s beautiful movement and classic jumping form. “I really wasn’t thinking about scores when I went into the ring,” John said. “I just wanted to put in the best performance.” “You could hear a pin drop around the whole course and then at the second to last fence, everyone started whistling and cheering,” John said. “I was like, ‘Oh Rumba, don’t listen to them!’” But the classy gray kept his composure and jumped the last fence in perfect style. “After that last fence, I couldn’t believe it was over. I just thought to myself, ‘It’s done and nothing bad happened.’ I was in a daze for a minute,” John said. Tension was thick in the arena as the judges’ scores came in. Had Rumba’s performance been enough to hold his lead on Jersey Boy? Or had the series champion pulled off the upset? Though Jersey Boy won the handy round by 13 points, it wasn’t enough to push him past Rumba. By a mere six points, Rumba’s performance, which

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earned scores in the 90s from the judges, was enough to clinch the prestigious title. “This is going to be one win I’ll never forget just for the simple fact that it was the first of its kind,” said John. “This class has really helped to bring some spark and interest back to the hunters.” Thanks to the generous support of sponsors, the USHJA was able to award $100,000 in prize money along with additional prizes to the top 25 finishers. Each of the horses that qualified for Saturday evening’s classic round received $1,000, leaving $75,000 to be split

among the top 12 horses in the handy round. As champion of the class, Rumba’s owner, Mountain Home Stables, received a custom-built bit box courtesy of McGuinn Farms and, as the trainer, John was given a personalized suitcase. The gray gelding’s grooms were also recognized with a monetary award for their work. “I think the derby is going to become a permanent fixture in the hunters and bring them back to how it used to be. And Rumba was the first to do it,” John said with obvious pride in his voice.

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Bill Moroney

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USHJA FOUNDATION The USHJA Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to advance and promote the hunter and jumper disciplines of equestrian sport by supporting the programs of the United States Hunter Jumper Association, Inc. (USHJA) and other activities which are consistent with the mission of USHJA. The Foundation offers numerous new initiatives, including the Horsemen’s Assistance Fund which benefits horses, individuals and organization in need of emergency relief. The USHJA Foundation is Making a Difference each day as we provide: 

Scholarships for young riders looking to further their education

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Grants for individuals and organizations

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Support for horses, individuals and organizations struggling during a difficult time

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Support for educational programs

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Support for USHJA programs and development

"The USHJA Foundation will provide philanthropic equestrians and supporters of our industry with the ability to play an important role in the future of our sport. Each contributor to the Foundation will know they personally made a difference. Every donation will provide the USHJA with the ability to secure educational resources, as well as, build programs and events that will carry the hunter and jumper industry into a promising future. I could not be more excited about the amazing opportunities USHJA will be able to create for its members with the support of the USHJA Foundation," - Lynn Jayne, President of the USHJA Foundation What makes the USHJA Foundation different? 

The USHJA Foundation provides assistance and support specifically to the hunter jumper industry and USHJA members.

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By working closely with the USHJA the Foundation is able to guarantee .90 cents on every dollar donated goes directly to the support of programs and development.

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Our Horseman’s Assistance Fund helps horses, humans and organizations.

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UNITED STATES HUNTER JUMPER ASSOCIATION FAST FACTS WHAT IS THE USHJA: An organization that represents all levels of hunter and jumper participants under the umbrella of USEF. MISSION: is to unify and represent the interests of all levels of participants in order to promote and enhance the hunter/jumper discipline and provide educational experiences in a manner that will benefit both horses and members. Included in the mission statement are some of the key reasons for formation of this organization: 1. To keep the hunters and jumpers together on a national level. 2. To better educate all levels of hunter/jumper participants. 3. To benefit the welfare of the horses. 4. To represent all levels of hunter/jumper participants and give these participants a voice in their governance. 5. To promote inclusion of participants from all levels in the organization. 6. To help govern the hunter/jumper discipline through a more cohesive and efficient rule change process. CONTACT INFO: Kentucky Horse Park, 3870 Cigar Lane, Lexington, KY 40511, Phone: 859-225-6717, Website: www.ushja.org. Director of Programs & Education/Melanie Fransen, Direct (859) 225-6717 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; E-mail: mfransen@ushja.org Director of Marketing & Communications/Whitney Allen, Direct: (859) 225-6707 - E-Mail: wallen@ushja.org MEMBERSHIP: Membership options range from lifetime members to associate members both with a large variety of Life Member: $1,500; 3 Year Active Member: $150 ;Annual Active Membership: $55; Associate Member: $35; Outreach Membership:$15; Collegiate Member Rider: $15; Collegiate Member Coach: $35; Annual Affiliated Association: $100; Farm/Stable Recording:$100; Annual Business Membership:$150. Those individuals who enter USEF licensed competitions as a rider, owner, trainer or coach must be active USHJA members. Membership Renewals start on December 1 of each year. WHY WAS IT FOUNDED: USHJA was founded to form an organization that would represent all levels of hunter and jumper participants under the umbrella of USEF. Creating a mission to unify and represent the interests of all levels of participants in order to promote and enhance the hunter/jumper discipline and provide educational experiences in a manner that will benefit both horses and members. USHJA AWARDS: Most individuals who enter USEF licensed competitions as a rider, owner, trainer or coach will need to be active USHJA members. Membership Renewals start on December 1 of each year. Membership options range from lifetime members to outreach members with a large variety of benefits including: Subscription to the USHJA In Stride bimonthly magazine; Bi-weekly emails of USHJA E-Update providing important news, reminders, resources, and information; Participation in the various USHJA Awards including: Outreach Medal Program, Rider Recognition Awards, World Championship Hunter Rider, Zone Horse of the Year and the Stirrup Cup Awards; Access to Trainers Q & A, Trainers Resource Guide, Owners Resource Guide, Horse Welfare Resources and the Members Choice Program; Discounted magazine Subscriptions to AIM Media Equine Magazines (Practical Horseman, EQUUS, Horse & Rider, and Dressage Today), books, DVDs and other equine related merchandise; Inclusion and involvement in the governance of the hunter and jumper disciplines from the grass roots to the high performance level; Opportunities for election and/or appointment to USHJA committees; Member services provided by knowledgeable hunter and jumper staff members; An annual convention exclusively for the hunter and jumper disciplines including rule changes, educational seminars, clinics, and forum; Increased influence in the development, promotion, and management of the hunter and jumper industry.

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HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES HUNTER JUMPER ASSOCIATION USHJA was conceived at a breakfast meeting during the July 2003 USEF Board of Directors meeting in Lexington, KY. At this meeting, a small group agreed that it was the right time to form an organization that would represent all levels of hunter and jumper participants under the umbrella of USEF. Steering and Advisory committees were created to help in the formation of this organization.

The Steering Committee met in Newark, NJ on November 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4, 2003 to formalize the development of a national organization to represent the interests of the hunter and jumper community. Steering Committee members present were Louise Serio, Geoff Teall, Louise Otten, Chrystine Tauber, Archie Cox, Beth Miner, Tracey Weinberg, Bill Turner, Mindy Darst, Debbie Bass, Jeff Wirthman, Judy Richter, Wilson Dennehy, Marianne Kutner (Legal Counsel), Bill Moroney, Sue Pinckney (USEF Liaison), Michele Perla (AHJF Liaison), and Kathy Meyer, Event Facilitator. In spending two days together, Kathy guided this group through the development of the organizational structure, objectives list, and strategic plan for execution of these objectives. A mission statement was also refined to read as follows: The mission of the USHJA is to unify and represent the interests of all levels of participants in order to promote and enhance the hunter/jumper discipline and provide educational experiences in a manner that will benefit both horses and members. Included in the mission statement are some of the key reasons for formation of this organization: 1. To keep the hunters and jumpers together on a national level. 2. To better educate all levels of hunter/jumper participants. 3. To benefit the welfare of the horses. 4. To represent all levels of hunter/jumper participants and give these participants a voice in their governance. 5. To promote inclusion of participants from all levels in the organization. 6. To help govern the hunter/jumper discipline through a more cohesive and efficient rule change process. During 2004, information about the USHJA was distributed through the efforts of the Steering Committee members and horse shows that offered to have the USHJA membership brochure available to their exhibitors. Hundreds of committed individuals supported the development of the USHJA by joining as Founding Life Members.

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