Dear friends: First, THANK YOU to all of you who have supported our Acts of Kindness fundraiser for the Area I Junior Olympics team and their dream of competing at the North American Youth Championships in eventing at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, MT. Our final big fundraiser for the team this year will be a silent auction, held during the Selection Trials at Groton House Farm in Hamilton, MA, June 29-July 1, 2018. If any of you has items that you don’t need/want and would consider donating them for us to include in the auction, we would greatly appreciate it … [Read More]
Monthly Newsletters Posted!
We have been putting out monthly newsletters to the membership – check your spam box if you haven’t been receiving it! This month, there are two additional emails – one for Adult Riders Program and one for Young Riders Advancement Program (both are “add ons” to your annual USEA membership). So………..if you’d like to know about extra programs for Adults or for those under 18 – sign up! Here is the link for the YRAP newsletter: https://conta.cc/2Jp8a0F
2018 Area 1 YR Clinics Announced
The clinics/lessons are $70, but if you sign up before April 18 it’s only $60. Jane Hamlin at Piroette Farm Sunday, April 22 (pirouettefarm.com) 96 Hogback Road, Norwich, Vermont 05055 THEY HAVE A SCHOOLING SHOW THE DAY BEFORE, COURSES SET UP AND SJ AND XC OPTIONS; if you’d like to go xc, please note you’ll want to have a sj lesson in the morning! REGISTER NOW Stephie Baer at Coursebrook Saturday, May 12 (coursebrookfarm.com) 39 Brush Hill Road, Sherborn, MA 01770 RECOGNIZED HORSE TRIAL COURSE AND ABILITY TO HELP INTRO – PRELIM RIDERS REGISTER NOW Suzie Gornall at Coyotte Spring … [Read More]
Updated NAJC and CICOY Selection Procedures for 2018
On March 3, 22018 the following Selection Procedures were updated and approved: Change of Qualifying period from January 1, 2017- June 21, 2018 to January 1, 2017 – June 17, 2018. Deadline for Submission of Nominated Entries to the Federation from (TBA) to June 18, 2018 – this will allow us to meet the FEI Deadline for submission of Nominated Entries by National Federations which is June 19, 2018. These updates will not prevent US Athletes from competing at any existing qualifying Events. Currently the last qualifying Events in North America are Aspen Farms, the weekend of June 8-10, 2018 … [Read More]
GMHA YR Camp Registration – Open for Campers and Counselors!
Register before March 31st to take advantage of the early discount! Camp starts with arrivals on Monday 16th July and runs through Thursday 19th July. Expert under saddle instruction from top trainers plus guest lectures and horsemanship training throughout the week. Special guests and trainers will join us in 2018. Three days of lessons from the “Best of the Best” in Area 1. DETAILS FOR CAMPERS | DETAILS FOR COUNSELORS For any questions, please contact Deb Meek, YR Camp Director. Email Deb at dmeek@kw.com or text/call: 207-831-8256.
GMHA YR Camp Counselors
Young Adult Riders (Ages 18-25) – you can participate in the GMHA YR Camp as a camp counselor – AT A SPECIAL RATE – $450 and is inclusive of meals, accommodation at Ascutney Lodge, transportation to and from GMHA-Ascutney, lessons and stabling fees. ALL SPOTS ARE TAKEN. Any questions should be directed to Deb Meek: dmeek@kw.com. You will need to complete and attach these forms to your application: USEA Emergency Medical Release Form USEA Educational Activities Release Form 2018 GMHA Liability Waiver A copy of your Rabies Certificate A copy of your Coggins A copy of your 2018 Area 1 … [Read More]
Reminder…
Area 1 is sending out monthly e-newsletters – so if you’re not receiving yours….make sure you’ve paid your dues and are up to date! There will be a newsletter going out to YR & ARP members in the next few weeks as well – lots of fun opportunities on the horizon. If there are more questions, feel free to send them to webmaster@area1usea.org
Inspiring Kindness & Fundraising
Want to learn how acts of kindness, can support our Junior Olympics equestrian team who are raising money to get themselves and their horses from New England/New York to Montana in order to compete in the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships July 18-22, 2018?!? Here’s the deal: You tell Brenda Jarrell what act of kindness or positivity you would like team candidates to perform, and how much you’re willing to donate if they do. She will then help “match” your offer with candidate riders or grooms, they do the task, provide evidence that it’s done, we will have an electronic “invoice” … [Read More]
OH YES WE DID!
YOU SPOKE & WE LISTENED: There will be spots for EIGHT ADULTS at the GMHA YR CAMP, JULY 16-19 (now, if you’re an adult, you’ll be making your own sleeping arrangements, and will be collectively stabled in D Barn), but the lineup of instructors is OFF THE CHARTS! Stephie Baer John Bourgoin Denise Goyea Susie Gornall Carol Kozlowski This camp is, by far, the best deal in Area 1 for YR (and now a few adults) and the early bird sign up has been a hit this year – save $50 if you sign up by April 1st. (price for all-inclusive experience for YR is … [Read More]
Groom Candidates for NAJYRC 2018
Meet the groom candidates for 2018 NAJYRC.
