The clinic will feature judges Jodi Ely and Lori Hoos - contact Krista Wilson at krista.wilsonkw1@gmail.com to sign up!
Saturday, April 23rd, Florida Horse Park, Ocala
$25 (includes lunch!)
8:30-4:00 (Lunch 12-1)
Ride a Test and Stadium Clinic
Follow these steps to sign up for the ride-a-test and stadium clinic!
Greetings young riders and parents,
Area III Young Rider program is offering a ride-a-test and stadium clinic on March 27th (a Sunday) at Ashland Farm. This clinic will give all USEA members a chance to practice the new tests for 2022 in front of a "L" judge, receive feedback, and have a short lesson to improve the test. You then have the option to ride the test again to see if you improved. We are also offering stadium lessons in groups of four for 1 1/2 hours each with one of our Area Selectors, Sarah Dunkerton Sizemore. Come enjoy a beautiful facility with us at the end of March and hone your skills before you start competing this year or before you seriously start competing for those who are already competing.
Lee Ann Gilson
Area III Young Rider Coordinator
678-873-8785
2022 Young Riders Coach and Selectors Named
Greetings Area III Young Riders and parents,
The Area III council met last night and voted unanimously on our coach and selectors for 2022. I am pleased to announce that our Area III Coach is Ashley Johnson and our Area III Selectors are Hilda Donahue, Lauren Eckardt, Michael Pollard, and Sarah Dunkerton Sizemore. I believe this is going to be an exciting year and hope you have renewed your Young Rider membership.
Just a reminder if you want Area III Young Rider swag the fundraiser closes tomorrow night (the 24th). Go to https://customink.com/fundraising/area3youngriderscollection to check out what is offered.
Sincerely,
Lee Ann Gilson
Area III Young Rider Coordinator
Area III Volunteer Awards given at Pine Top
Cyndi Smith and David Slagle, the top two Area III volunteers for 2021, received their awards at Pine Top Intermediate H.T. February 11-13. Congratulations and thank you, Cyndi and David!
Photo by Liz Crawley.
Congratulations and Thanks to the Top Ten 2021 Area III Volunteers!
According to eventingvolunteers.com, 493 volunteers contributed 10,298 hours of service in Area III during 2021! This can only be an underestimate, since not all volunteers and hours were captured by the website and app. Area III extends our gratitude to every one of you - thank you for making Area III events not only possible, but truly great! Here are the top ten Area III volunteers for 2021 (www.eventingvolunteers.com) :
Ranking Name
1 Smith, Cynthia (GA)
2 Slagle, David (TN)
3 Hale, Catherine (CA)
4 Bird, Diane (SC)
5 Owen, Dick (FL)
6 Farrow, Karin (MA)
7 Bird, Art (SC)
8 Jezerski, Cindy (FL)
9 Schall, Scarlett (SC)
10 p. muramatsu, masae (FL)
Area III has matched the grant funds USEA provides for top volunteers. The top three volunteers will be given gift cards at early 2022 events.
USEA Area III Accepting Resumes for 2022-2024 Young Riders Coach
Please read this document carefully for a description of the position, the required qualifications, and details of what to include in your application. Resumes will be accepted until February 1, 2022.
USEA Area III Accepting Resumes for 2022-2024 Young Riders Team Selector / Instructor
Please read this document carefully for a description of the position, the required qualifications, and details of what to include in your application. Resumes will be accepted until February 1, 2022.
Daniel Stewart Jumping Clinic and Sports Psychology Seminar
Daniel Stewart is coming to Area III, January 22-23, 2022! See this form for details and registration information. Questions can be directed to Lee Ann Gilson, 678-873-8785, or hrsecrz@gmail.com. This online link can be used to reserve a spot while your registration packet is in the mail. Registration closes January 11, 2022.
Area III Young Riders to Compete at Tryon International 3 Day Event and the YTC Finals - message from the YR Coordinator
We have the last of the 2021 YTC competitions in our sights. Next weekend our riders will be competing at Tryon International 3 Day Event and the YTC Finals - long format. How exciting! I would like to formally announce the riders who are going and who made the 2* team.
For our 1* competitors we have Crockett Miller/Mr. Panda and Camryn Chung/Bird Queen. I am hoping there will be a team they can scramble on, otherwise they will be competing as individuals in the YTC.
For our 2* team, which I have called Area III Powerhouse, we have:
Ivie Cullen-Dean/HSH Redfield Red Sox
Karli Wright/The Diesel Boy
Ella Kay Lane/Double Dare
Lauren Brooks/Fernhill Focus Maxi
Our two individuals are Breeana Robinette/The Dark Mark and Lara Roberts/Briarhill Marco
For our 3* competitor we have Sarah Bowman/Altus Louvo
Way to go riders! Kick butt and make Area III proud!
Lee Ann Gilson, Area III YR Coordinator
The Florida Horse Park awarded CCI4*-S, CCI3*-L, and Advanced levels starting in 2023
Two additional competitions have been approved by the USEF Board of Directors to host CCI4*-S, CCI3*-L, and Advanced level events during the 2023-2027 competition cycle! The Florida Horse Park has been allocated the CCI4*-S, CCI3*-L, and Advanced levels on Week 16 and the Advanced level on Week 40. This is great news for Area III.
See https://flhorsepark.com/ocala-eventing-series/ for details on USEA and USEF events held at the Florida Horse Park. See https://flhorsepark.com/pop-shows/ for information on their Partners of the Park (POP) schooling show series.
