Arizona Hunter-Jumper Association

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Have you qualified yet? The 2011
AHJA Medal Finals will be held at the
Tucson Fall Classic on Friday, November 11th at the Pima
County Fairgrounds.
IHSA’s Bob Cacchione
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Like last year, Round 1 will
be held in Hunter Ring 2
followed by the written test
and “Thank You” Luncheon
from 11am-1pm. Round 2
will be judged over a course spanning
between Hunter Ring 2 and the
Jumper Ring. A combination of the
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CEP Announces
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CEP and Horseshoe Park
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AZ Riders Go
National
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USEF High
School Equestrians Athletes
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Annual Silent
Auction
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2011 AHJA
Awards Banquet
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Banquet Room
Rates
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Banquet RSVP
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Calendar of
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rider’s written test score and scores
from Rounds 1 and 2 will determine
if further testing is necessary.
After the winners
have been announced join us for
the Greenway
Saddlery Medal
Finals Dinner.
Winners will all receive a gorgeous
bridle donated by Cross Creek Tack
and there will be a special award for
the rider with the highest score.
Please note there will be NO qualifying classes during the Tucson Fall
Classic. Check the “Standings” on
AHJA.org for a complete list of
qualifiers.
2011 AHJA Awards Banquet
Invitation Inside! RSVP required in order to attend,
don’t miss out!
Meet and Greet with IHSA’S Bob Cacchione
Over 8,700 students representing
370+ colleges and universities from
across the United States and Canada
participate in the Intercollegiate Horse Show
Association. The man,
who started it all, Bob
Cacchione, will be in the
Valley of the Sun to
share his story and the
story of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.
Join us on Tuesday, November 22nd
at Sweetwater Stables from 6pm to
8pm for a meet and greet with the
founder and Executive Director of
the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA), Bob Cacchione.
Sweetwater Stables and the AHJA
will host the event to encourage
students, 8th grade and up, and their
parents to learn more about the
programs and opportunities offered
across the country.
With an emphasis on learning,
sportsmanship, and teamwork, the
IHSA promotes competition for
riders in college of all skill levels,
who compete individually and as
teams, at Regional, Zone, and National levels.
The IHSA was founded in
1967, based on a competitive prototype created by
then-Fairleigh Dickinson
College sophomore,
Robert E. Cacchione, on
the principle that any college student should be able
to participate in horse shows regardless of his or her financial status or
riding level.
The objective of IHSA is to offer
students the chance to compete, as
individuals and as members of a
team, whether they are in their first
years of riding or are seasoned competitors.
Eliminating the expense of shipping
or even owning horses puts IHSA
competition within reach of many
who might otherwise miss
the equestrian experience.
Since its beginning in 1967,
with just two intercollegiate competing colleges, today's IHSA is an organization that encompasses 36 Regions in 8 Zones with more than 370
member colleges in 47 states and
parts of Canada - representing more
than 8700 riders in Hunter Seat Equitation, Western Horsemanship, and
Reining.
If you are interested in learning more
about the opportunities surrounding
this wonderful experience with IHSA
then be sure to attend the Meet and
Greet at Sweetwater Stables, 28618
N 53rd St, Cave Creek, AZ 85331,
on Tuesday November 22nd from
6pm to 8pm.
Please RSVP by Friday, November 18th to Holly Potter Gilbey at
[email protected] or (901) 2105067.
For more information about Bob
Cacchione and the IHSA visit
www.IHSA.com.
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The Emerging Athletes Program
Being accepted to EAP Nationals has been
by far the pinnacle of my riding career.
Since beginning the EAP application process, I’ve graduated high school and begun
my education at the University of Southern
California. But though it’s been a busy transition time for me, and finding time for
riding hasn’t been the easiest task, I’ve
never lost my focus on the sport. I took on
as many lessons as I could and went to
several shows over the summer to keep
me on my game. I even flew home from
college one weekend for a clinic with
Diane Carney. I am so grateful that I’ve
been able to attend the EAP training sessions over this busy time.
The training programs have taught me
many elements of horsemanship, involving
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horse training, stable management,
horse-rider relationships, and riding techniques. Melanie, Jeff, and Mindy have been
excellent instructors for me, and I’m very
thankful for the opportunities I received
to train with them. Their knowledge and
wise though, I am also grateful for the
trainers and horses that have gotten me
to the level I’m at today. I couldn’t have
done it without Jan Pearce (my trainer
from lesson ponies to short stirrup) and
especially Betty Beran, who taught me
much of what I know today; I couldn’t be
more thankful for the effort she put into
my improvement and all the support and
instruction she’s given me. Most of all, I’d
like to give thanks to my parents for the
years of their continued patience and
support.
Sean Summers and Starlight
I’m so excited to get to train with this
year’s clinicians and can’t wait to get back
in the saddle in Illinois. EAP Nationals is
going to be a spectacular learning and
riding experience!
understanding of horses and riding provided me with a phenomenal training
experience. I couldn’t be more grateful
for their generosity to the program. Like-
USHJA EAP National Training Session
Congratulations to Scottsdale’s own
Sean Summers who was selected to
participate in the EAP National Training
Session! Read more about the event
from the USHJA.org excerpt below.
Throughout the EAP journey, the original group of several hundred riders
the latest
narrows to a select twelve. Riders innews and vited to participate in the USHJA EAP
updates. National Training Session are given the
opportunity to train with several of the
We’d also
country’s top clinicians during this inlove to see tensive three day training session.
pictures of Throughout the three days, each finalist
has the unique opportunity to ride and
you enjoycare for a horse provided by the Host
ing the Facility and assigned to them by the
sport we all EAP representatives. Each rider starts
on a fair and level playing field and must
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utilize all the skills they have honed
throughout the entire EAP process to
bond quickly with their equine partner.
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clinicians during the riding, horsemanship and stable management clinic sessions throughout the three days. Finalists are again closely observed and
evaluated during all phases of the National Training Session and are expected
to be active participants in all activities.
The riding sessions address both flatwork and jumping, horsemanship sessions are hands-on, in depth and extensive, barn chores are monitored, and a
written test gauges the knowledge each
finalist has gained throughout the year.
Additional clinics such as veterinary
seminars, trimming and shoeing, saddlefitting and feeding regimens may be
offered as well.
Riders and guests spend one final funfilled evening together complete with
dinner and a Calcutta for the next and
final day’s Nations Cup style competition. A two round Nations Cup style
A small group of twelve finalists allows competition involving three teams of
the riders to work very closely with the four riders each will complete the competition. This team format offers the
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riders an opportunity to showcase their
riding skills as well as their ability to
perform under pressure. An awards
ceremony follows the competition
where one rider is named the overall
USHJA EAP National Champion and is
awarded a $3000 grant to be applied
toward the cost of advanced training
with an approved trainer. Closing remarks from the clinicians bring each
EAP year to a close but for many of the
riders their participation in the EAP
Program has brought them to the start
of a new level of understanding and
commitment to the hunter/jumper
sport.
These young riders may run into each
other at horse shows during the year
or this may be the only time they meet.
But the camaraderie shared throughout
the Emerging Athletes Process is an
experience that will stay with them for
a lifetime.
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CEP and Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Center
Collman Equestrian Productions (CEP) has
just released its 2012 Arizona schedule of
horse shows. And the big news is that CEP
has signed a multi-year contract to host
shows at the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian
Center (HPEC) in Queen Creek, AZ.
CEP will be hosting five USEF “A” rated horse
shows, known as the Cactus Classic Series, at
HPEC starting in 2012. In conjunction will be
five, one-day Hunt Cup Schooling Shows taking place on each of the Sundays. The Cactus
Classic shows are designed to be easy and
affordable … simple schedules with all of the
professional hunter classes going on weekdays
and all of the kids and adult hunter and equitation classes going on the weekends. For the
kids, no more missing school on Fridays for
The AHJA would like to extend a huge congratulations
to Alicia Gasser who competed in the Maclay Finals and
Amelia Drumm who competed in the Large Junior
Hunter 15-17 as well as the
Maclay Finals at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show.
Another congratulations to
Sean Summers who was accepted to the Emerging Athletes Program National
Training Session. We are so
proud of the achievements of
our Arizona riders!
the adults, no more missing work on Fridays ... for the trainers, the opportunity to
show their horses on Thursdays and Fridays
without the added duties of having to
school clients for their classes.
HPEC is committed to making tremendous
improvements to the facility over the next
eighteen months in an effort to position
itself as a top regional equestrian facility.
Footing, stabling, arenas, show offices, turnout paddocks and RV spaces are all on the
list to be added, expanded or improved.
CEP’s three flagship shows will remain at
Westworld Equestrian Center in Scottsdale. These include the two weeks of the
Scottsdale Spring Horse Shows in March
and the Arizona
Season Finale in
November. CEP
will offer a oneday Hunt Cup or
Grand Canyon State Games Equestrian
event on each of the three Sundays plus a
stand-alone Hunt Cup in September.
Eight USEF “A” rated shows and nine AHJA
Category II Schooling Shows in 2012 … all
right here in the Valley of the Sun. Whether
you are looking for a schooling show, an
affordable “A” show or tournament-level
“A” show, CEP now offers you variety and a
choice … and you never have to leave the
Valley. For more information, visit the CEP
website at www.cepshows.com.
USEF High School Equestrian Athlete Award
Remember to satisfy your requirements for
the USEF High School Equestrian Athlete
Award. All those interested must submit an
application yearly (log onto the USEF website
to submit your application) and meet the
following requirements to earn their award:
3. Record at least 100 hours of equestrian
practice/training (riding, driving or vaulting)
from June 1 through May 31 (including time
spent riding, driving or vaulting in competition)
on the High School Athlete log form (provided
after application has been received.)
1. Current USEF
member in good
standing - either
Competing or NonCompeting membership status is acceptable.
4. Compete in at least two (2) USEF-Licensed/
Endorsed Competitions per year, or at least
five (5) competitions affiliated with, or sanctioned by a horse show association. Results
are to be included with submission of log and
other required materials.
2. Current enrollment in high school or verified/certified home schooling program, grade
9-12. A high school transcript or report card
is required for proof of enrollment.
Take the opportunity to earn the recognition
equestrian athletes deserve and become a
varsity athlete!!
Remember to download and send in
your 2012 AHJA Membership form
from AHJA.org. The 2012 show season
will be starting before you know it!
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s USHJA
Affiliate Sportsmanship
awards!
Jr - Kate White
Adult - Karen Mitchell
Professional - Pam Stedman
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Annual Silent Auction
The AHJA is proud to announce that this year’s Annual Silent
Auction will benefit The Luv Shack and the Bill Jorgensen
Memorial Education Fund. The auction will be held at the
2011 AHJA Awards Banquet on Sunday,
January 15th, 2012. at 4pm.
You can help by donating something to be
auctioned off. Get creative… gift baskets,
trips, spa treatments, golf carts, wine, artwork, resort stays, anything that you would
bid on yourself.
It’s almost the end
of the 2011 show
year. Boost your
point totals by competing in an AHJA
Double Pointed
Show. Both the Tucson Fall Festival and
the Arizona Season
Finale are AHJA
Double Pointed! See
you there!
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Awards Banquet must be picked up and
signed for by the recipient, the trainer, or a
parent if the recipient is a junior. Thanks for
your help in keeping these trophies alive!
The AHJA is proudly offering “Members Only”
t-shirts for sale. Download and mail in your order form from AHJA.org or contact
Aside from feeling good about contributing to two very worthy causes, there’s something in it for you too. The barn that
donates the Silent Auction Barn Basket that goes for the
highest dollar amount will receive a gift card to Mastro’s for a
fabulous meal!
The giving season
shouldn’t end with
the holidays, help us
keep it going and
raise money for
these giving organizations!
Perpetual Trophies at the 2011 AHJA
Wendy Dean Johnson at the Rancho Decano barn at the Tucson Fall
Festival and until we are sold out!
Silent Auction Beneficiary - LUV Shack
The AHJA Silent Auction held at the Annual
AHJA Awards Banquet helps us come together
and raise money to support local causes. This
year the proceeds will go towards the Bill
Jorgensen Memorial Education Fund, which helps
foster riders’ education, and The Luv Shack.
The Luv Shack Ranch Horse Rescue is a nonprofit, all volunteer organization dedicated to the
rescue and rehabilitation of abused, neglected
and slaughter-bound horses with the ultimate
goal of finding each animal a loving, forever
home. Additionally, we are committed to creating
therapeutic programs for at risk children to help
them heal from similar circumstances. Our goal
is to serve the community by providing the opportunity for horses and children to heal one
another physically, mentally and emotionally.
The Luv Shack Ranch Rescue Volunteer Staff’s
overall goal is two-fold:
Horses
 Rescue abused, neglected and/or slaughterbound horses
 Provide immediate medical care for sick or
injured horses
 Provide on-going rehabilitation for rescued
horses
 Provide a safe haven for rescued horses that
are unadoptable
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 Adopt rehabilitated
horses out to
safe, loving, forever homes
 Guarantee humane
euthanasia for animals with untreatable pain or
suffering
Children
 Encourage emotionally, mentally and physically
handicapped and at risk children and adults
through equine interaction
 Build knowledge, respect and healing for them
alongside the rehabilitated horse
 Promote direct involvement with programs
designed specifically for these children and
adults
Can you help?
Tobi, a Dutch Warmblood, needs a home. He is 7
years old and has been in a situation where he
was abused. The Original owners spent $20,000
when purchased him. At some point he had lost
his right eye, which doesn't cause him any issues.
He was ridden Dressage, however shows a tremendous potential with the right person to jump.
At 17 hands he follows you around as if he was a
puppy. Help us find Tobi a forever home?
For more information about LuvShack please visit
luvshack.net.
2011 AHJA Awards Banquet
The 2011 AHJA Awards Banquet will be held
at the beautiful Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center on Sunday, January 15th,
2012 at 4pm.
In order to ensure
that next year’s
banquet runs
smoothly, anyone
attending the banquet will be required to have a reservation. Please
RSVP with the invitation below and a check
for the correct amount.You can also find the
invitation under “Downloads” on ahja.org.
Perpetual Trophies awarded at the
Photos By Paula Anderson
2010 Awards Banquet must be
cleaned and returned to AHJA in
served basis until all
tables are full.
good condition by December 1st or
Please note Rule number 5.6 in the 20102011 AHJA Rule Book
states that “All attendees must pay the full
banquet charge - members will not be allowed to attend for free
just to pick up their awards.”
you risk being fined $500 and being
found not in good standing with the
New for 2011 will be the addition of “barn
tables.” Barn tables seat 10 and are $750
each. Trainers only will be allowed to purchase one or more “barn tables” by December 15th. The trainer will then be sent
Tickets are $75 if payment and RSVP is received before December 15th and $85 after. tickets for each seat at the table, to distribute as he/she chooses. To reserve a “barn
RSVPs must be received by January 7th,
table” the entire table must be purchased 2012 to guarantee your reservation. Send
no partial tables or
RSVPs and check payable to AHJA to
individual seats. AnyAHJA Banquet
one not having a ticket
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for the table will be
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trainer may be conAnyone who shows up at the door
tacted for verification. Barn tables will be
not having sent in an RSVP card by the dead- placed on a first-come first-served basis as
line will be placed on a “stand-by” list and
well, so it is important to get the reservaasked to wait until all the reserved guests
tion in early to reserve the best seating.
have checked in. At that time, if there is
Hopefully these changes will make this
space available tickets will be $90 and those
year’s banquet better than ever.
people will be seated on a first-come first-
AHJA.
Special Room Rates
The Scottsdale Resort & Conference
Center is pleased to offer the following
special rates for guest rooms booked in
conjunction with the 2011 AHJA
Awards Banquet.
Deluxe Room (2 Queen Beds)
$159
Deluxe Room (1 King Bed)
$189
Boardroom Casita Suite
$309
Kitchen Casita Suite
$359
Presidential Suite
$409
Special Rate Guest Room Reservations
must be made through the Reservations
Department at (480) 991-9000 or (800)
540-0727.You may also book your reservation via email at SCRreservations
@benchmarkmanagement.com. Note
the AHJA Awards Banquet when making
your guest room reservation.
RSVP Required for the 2011 AHJA Awards Banquet
Reservation Name: _____________________________________________________________
Phone:____________________________________ Email:________________________________
Number of Tickets ($75 each if received by December 15th, $85 after): ____________________
Number of Barn Tables (*Trainers only, $750 each, includes 10 tickets and priority seating): ___________
Barn Table reservations must be received by December 15th
Amount Included: $____________________
Dietary Restrictions: ________________________________________
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Send RSVPs and a check payable to AHJA to
AHJA Banquet
15560 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, #B4-205
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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AHJA Business Pages
Equine Therapy, Rehab, Retirement
Insurance Services
If you would like to advertise your
business in the next edition, please
contact Cara Gregoire at
602.448.4766 or
[email protected].
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AHJA Calendar of Events
Date
Show Name
Category
Location
November 2-6
Tucson Fall Festival
Category I
Tucson
November 9-13
Tucson Fall Classic
Category I
Tucson
November 13
Copper State Horse Show
Category II
Queen Creek
November 16-20
Arizona Season Finale
Category I
Scottsdale
November 29-30
Pima Cup Horse Show
Category II
Tucson
December 10
Crossroads Farm Winter Schooling Show
Category II
Gilbert
December 10-11
Copper State Horse Show
CategoryII
Scottsdale
For points, news,
January 19-22
Cactus Classic 1
Category I
Queen Creek
and other informa-
January 22
Hunt Cup January
Category II
Queen Creek
tion about the Ari-
February 1-5
Sundance Welcome
Category I
Tucson
February 8-12
Kachina Classic
Category I
Tucson
February 12-19
Tucson Winter Classic
Category I
Tucson
Jumper Association
February 22-26
Sahuaro Classic
Category I
Tucson
please visit our web-
Feb 29 - March 4
Arizona Winter Festival
Category I
Tucson
March 7-11
Arizona Desert Finals
Category I
Tucson
March 14-18
Scottsdale Spring Festival
Category I
Scottsdale
March 18
Hunt Cup March
Category II
Scottsdale
March 21-25
Scottsdale Spring Classic
Category I
Scottsdale
March 25
Grand Canyon State Games
Category II
Scottsdale
zona Hunter-
site at AHJA.org.
Arizona Hunter-Jumper Association
15560 N Frank Lloyd Wright BLVD #B4-205
Scottsdale, AZ 85260