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Zone 10 Jumper News

Larry Langer - Chairman

May 2007

Jumper action is underway in our Zone and many shows are bigger than ever. Have you noticed that more shows are adding a jumper ring? Our sport is thriving and interest is growing in the jumper ranks.

Your Zone 10 Jumper Committee has held several meetings, and we are working on a variety of projects and activities. One of our goals is to provide Zone 10 hunter and jumper members with timely and regular news of Zone 10 jumper activities. Regular Zone 10 Jumper News e-mail updates and information are on the Zone 10 Jumper page on the USHJA website at: http://www.ushja.org/committees/jumper_zone10.shtml.

World Cup Finals
Once again, Las Vegas Events did an outstanding job with the World Cup Finals. The best of dressage and the best of show jumping were showcased in front of sellout crowds in the Thomas & Mack Arena. Many Zone 10 members were on hand in many capacities. Of course we were well represented by the West Coast Riders: Richard Spooner, Mandy Porter, Jill Humphrey and Rich Fellers (OR). Robert Ridland and Stephanie Wheeler and their team ran the show jumping component of the competition, many of us served as officials and staff, others reported on the event, and many of you came to cheer for your favorite horses and riders. Unfortunately we did not have any top placed riders, but plans are afoot to change that.

The Super League
The Samsung Super League is one of the most important competitions our country participates in annually. Only the top eight countries are eligible to compete at the most premier shows in the Nations Cup Competition. U.S. Chef d'Equipe George Morris has been instrumental in ensuring our success. Two years ago the United States won the Super League and last year we finished second. I am proud to announce that for the first time in a long time, a West Coast rider has been selected to represent the United States in Super League competition. Richard Spooner headed to Europe at the beginning of May to compete in the first few legs of the Super League tour.

NAJYRC
Within our own Zone's borders, fierce competition is heating up. Riders competing for slots on the North American Junior and Young Rider teams have already participated in three selection trials. The next trial is at the Memorial Day Classic, and then all riders are required to participate in the final three phase trial at the Oaks June Classic I (June 6-10).

Karl Cook holds the top two spots in the Young Rider Selection Trials with Uno de Laubry and Notorius Utopia. Amber Levine is third (Anna Karenina), followed by Callie Leyland (Tasman Bay), and Megan Edrick (Kandel) and Aurora Griffin (Tucker) tied for fifth. Four riders plus an alternate are selected for the team.

In the Junior Selection Trials Karl Cook also holds the lead with Notorius Utopia. Saer Coulter is in second with After Dark. Annie Cook (Valeska Van De Raapaarden) is in the third, followed by Chelsea Wilkinson (Cavalier Knight).

Additional information and complete standings are available at: http://www.ushja.org/committees/jumper_zone10.shtml

Prix des States
The Adequan/ USEF National Junior Jumper Championships are held each year during the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Zone 10 has a rich history of earning medals at this prestigious competition, and I am sure that in 2007 we will field a competitive team of talented horses and riders. Complete information and application information is online on the Zone 10 Jumper page on the USHJA website. (See the link at the top of this article.) Standings will be tracked on the USEF website.

Pony Jumpers
The USEF Pony Finals has included a National Pony Jumper Championship offering both team awards and individual awards. The complete information packet and application are online on the Zone 10 Jumper page on the USHJA website. (See the link at the top of this article.)

Foundation Awards
The USHJA has implemented a new awards program for 2007. The USHJA Foundation Awards recognize horses and riders earning awards at USEF "B" and "C" shows. Zone 10 has a tradition of several circuits of competitive "B" and "C" shows. All horses recorded with USEF will automatically receive points toward the USHJA Foundation Awards. The following jumper sections receive points: Pony, Children's, Adult Amateur, Junior, and Amateur Owner.

Points are listed on the USHJA website at: http://www.ushja.org/awards/fa_zone10.shtml

Zone 10 Jumper News
If you have any news, information, or ideas, please contact Zone 10 Jumper Committee member Carol Dean Porter (jumprhigh@aol.com)

Zone 10 Jumper Committee
Dedicated volunteers comprise the Zone 10 Jumper Committee:

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