April 10-11, 2009 Zone 1 Westbrook Hunt Club Westbrook, CT
Application Deadline: February 23, 2009
Clinician: Melanie Taylor
USHJA EMERGING ATHLETES PROGRAM
In March 2008, the USHJA Board of Directors developed the Emerging Athletes Program as a means to identify and support talented young rider’s competing at the grassroots level of competition in our sport.
The mission of the Emerging Athletes Program is to develop and implement a system of identifying and nurturing talented young riders, by providing them with the support and assistance necessary to facilitate the opportunity to reach their full potential by creating a national program as a pipeline to international competition.
The Emerging Athletes Program will provide young riders in our sport with the opportunity to learn from our country’s top professional riders and trainers. The training sessions will evaluate the rider’s horsemanship, knowledge and riding ability.
Following each Level I Training Session, the clinician will evaluate the riders and create a ranking list to determine which riders will be invited to participate in the Regional Level II Training Session. After the Regional Level II Training Session, a select group of riders will be invited to participate in the National Training Session. The National Training Session will include extensive instruction with riding sessions, nutritionists, veterinarians, blacksmiths and sport psychologists. The National Training Session will culminate in a Nations Cup type competition for the riders. The top two individuals selected from the National Training Session will be the recipients of a grant for one month of advanced training.
Eligibility
Athletes interested in applying to participate in the Level I Training Session must be able to display proficiency in completing jumper style courses over the respective fence height for which they are applying.
• Training Session will be divided into sections by fence height: 3’, 3’6 and 4’0.
• A maximum of eight (8) riders will be accepted per height section.
• Applicants must be 21 years of age or under.
• Applicants must be a current member of USHJA in good standing
2009 LEVEL 1 TRAINING SESSION APPLICATION
For more infomation goto: http://www.ushja.org/eap/index.shtml
If you would like to audit the Training Session the fee is $15 for advance registration or $20 at the door. Please call the Westbrook Hunt Club (860 399-6317) to make your audit reservation only.