
🎃Halloweekend is here and that means it’s time for the Huntington Beach Spooktacular 👻
Wishing all LAHJA riders all treats and no tricks in the show ring this weekend 🍭🧙🏼♀️
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🎃Halloweekend is here and that means it’s time for the Huntington Beach Spooktacular 👻
Wishing all LAHJA riders all treats and no tricks in the show ring this weekend 🍭🧙🏼♀️
Horsemastership riders, it’s go time!
👉 The hands-on phase of the LAHJA Horsemastership Program is November 4. Check your emails for your time slot.
🍀 Good luck to all participants 🍀
LAHJA Treasure Trunk tickets are now on sale 🎟️
This LAHJA tradition is a favorite and we’re so excited to see what prizes this year’s trunks are filled with!
👉 To buy your tickets, you can contact any of the LAHJA Board Members. Tickets are $30.00 or you can purchase 4 tickets for $100.
The Treasure Trunk winning tickets will be drawn at the LAHJA year end awards banquet on December 16. We can’t wait to see you there!
🏆 Winner Wednesday 🏆
With just 3️⃣ LAHJA horse shows left in 2023, we’re looking forward to awarding LAHJA year end awards soon!
Currently holding the top spot in the 1.10m/1.15m Child/Adult Jumpers for year end standings is Madeline Ang and Contigo. Madeline is also holding the second place spot on her other mount, Lady Kira.
Congratulations, .a_!
1️⃣5️⃣ year old Camille O’Brien consistently stayed on top during the two days of competition for the LAHJA Silver medal final last month 🏆
You can read all about it in last month’s September LAHJA monthly newsletter.
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Riders showed off style and strategy to complete multiple phases of competition during the LAHJA 2’6” and 2’9” Bronze Medal Finals at Gold Coast October.
🎩Hats off to Claire Sears and Mary Gatti’s Catira trained by Kim Tasker, who claimed the top spot in the 2’6” Bronze Medal Finals🥇
👏A round of applause to Barbara Miller and Carola trained by Chelsea James for taking the win in the 2’9” Bronze Medal Finals 🏆
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After two days of fierce competition Camille O’Brien and Sweet Oak Farm’s Midsummer Dream guided by trainer Nancy Frost, locked down 🔐a victory in the LAHJA Gold Medal Finals at Gold Coast October.
Another beautiful show of equitation from 15 year old Camille who claimed the top spot in the LAHJA Silver Medal Finals last month 👏
Congratulations, Camille!
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🏆 The LAHJA Bronze and Gold medal finals kick off this weekend!
We’re looking forward to another weekend filled with exciting equitation competition.
🍀 Good luck and have fun! 🍀
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This past week Jane Shaw passed away. Jane was a notable figure in the Los Angeles horse community. She taught many riders and was a popular judge at LAHJA shows.
A celebration of Jane’s life will be scheduled and we will inform you of the details.
Jane will be missed. 🕊️ Godspeed Jane!
🍀Good luck to everyone competing at the Flintridge Autumn Classic.
🔜We can’t wait to see everyone next month for the LAHJA Bronze and Gold Medal Finals! Don’t forget you can use the qualifier classes at Gold Coast October to qualify for the finals!
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Did you know Madison Bartanti has been a member of LAHJA for 4️⃣ years? It was great getting to know Madison through her interview for the LAHJA Member Spotlight.
📧The LAHJA monthly newsletter is full of important information and is a great way stay up to date with everything LAHJA. Subscribe to the newsletter online at lahja.org.
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Making memories that will last a lifetime 🏆💙
We’re looking forward to another weekend full of LAHJA Medal Final competition at Gold Coast October on Oct. 6-8 🎉
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Only 6️⃣ LAHJA recognized horse shows left in 2023 to earn points towards year-end awards!
Currently leading the standings for the Child Pony Hunter division is Harlow Bottarini and The King of Hearts.
Check your points online at LAHJA.org to see if you’re in contention for a year-end award 🏆
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1️⃣ phase down, 2️⃣ to go!
Time to brush up on your horsemanship skills! 🔜The hands-on phase of the LAHJA Horsemastership Program. Stay on the lookout for the date later this fall!
September horse showing is in full swing!
🍀Good luck to those showing at the Portuguese Bend National Horse Show and at Elvenstar Back to School.
➡️Don’t forget! There are only a handful of chances left to qualify for the LAHJA Bronze and Gold Medal Finals held in just a few weeks at Gold Coast October (Oct 6-8) 🏆
The Silver Medal Finals saw some 🔝 competition from a field of 2️⃣2️⃣ entries, but only one rider came out on top.
🏆Congratulations to Camille O’Brien trained by Nancy Frost on winning the LAHJA Silver Medal Final at Gold Coast Labor Day.
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And we have a winner 🥇
Sofia Agapitova trained by David Josiah executed great riding in the over fences and flat to secure the win in the Copper Medal Final at Gold Coast Labor Day.
🎉Congratulations, Sofia!
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🏅🍀 Good luck to the LAHJA Copper and Silver Medal finalists competing this weekend!
It’s going to be a fun and exciting weekend of equitation competition and we can’t wait to see who tops the leader board this year 🏆
Winner Wednesday 🥇
Currently topping the year end standings for the LAHJA 3’0” Adult Hunter Division is Stephanie Byrne and Anne Schroder’s Maestro trained by Amy Hess of .
➡️Check where you are in the year end standings by visiting the Points tab on the LAHJA website.
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🏆Medal Final Friday 🏆
➡️With new qualifying criteria it is now easier than ever to qualify for the LAHJA Medal Finals! By competing in one qualifying class, a rider will automatically be qualified for that respective medal final.
📄Check the qualifying lists on the LAHJA website to see if you’re qualified yet!
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Keep your horses cool in the summer heat with these fun tips and tricks 💦
🥕Make popsicles out of water and fruit and freeze them overnight for a fun treat
🍎 Add apples and carrots to your horse’s water bucket to get some extra hydration in a fun way
🪣Give your horse Gatorade or add electrolytes to their water to promote hydration
🧊Use ice boots, cold water, and a fan after a workout to help cool your horse off
Comment on your favorite tips and tricks to stay cool 👇
Grab your sunglasses 😎 and get ready for some dazzling competition! The LA Summer Classic at starts today!
🍀Wishing everyone good luck and happy horse showing 🍀
Be sure to sign up for the 2023 LAHJA Horsemastership Program 🐴 Head over to the LAHJA website to sign up today ❗
The first of the 3️⃣ phases must be completed by September 1️⃣. Enough time to grab your barn buddies and study for a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship!
✍️Written test must be completed by September 1
👉Hands-on Stable Management will be in September or October. Date to be announced.
📹Riding video must be submitted by November 15
🏆Results presentation at the LAHJA Awards Banquet on December 16
Did you miss out on meeting LAHJA Member Breanna Smith-Cadena in the LAHJA July newsletter ❓
📧Don’t forget to subscribe to the monthly newsletter to stay in touch with all things LAHJA.
Want to be featured in the monthly LAHJA Member Spotlight? Send an email to [email protected]!
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Wear your favorite Aloha shirt and head to Gold Coast August this weekend to earn LAHJA points or qualify for LAHJA Medal Finals!
Good luck and stay cool 🌴 ☀️
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🗣️There’s still time to qualify for the 2023 LAHJA Medal Finals!
Riders who have placed in at least 1️⃣ LAHJA Medal qualifying class are now officially qualified for that respective medal final.
🔜Mark your calendars! The LAHJA Medal Finals will be held at . Gold Coast Labor Day (Sept. 1-3) is hosting the Copper and Silver Medal Finals and Gold Coast October (Oct. 6-8) is hosting the Bronze and Gold Medal Finals.
Not qualified yet ❓ There are still a few shows left to qualify for the finals this fall. Check the LAHJA show calendar at lahja.org to look for a show near you.
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The last of the July LAHJA recognized shows begins today❗
We hope everyone has a great show at the ‘s Paddock July Hunter/Jumper show.
See everyone in August for another great month of LAHJA horse showing 🤩
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🏆Medal Final Friday🏆
These riders are qualified for the Silver Amateur Medal Final at Gold Coast Labor Day (Sept 1-3) at ⬇️
🌟Julie Knoop
🌟Stephanie Byrne
🌟Lorena Christie
🌟Meg Landau
🌟Rachel Reiner
🌟Melissa Skelnar
🌟Abigail Stellar
🌟Alicyn Roy
🌟Jennifer Ryan
👉Not qualified yet? With the new qualifying criteria now in effect, its easier than ever. Riders need to compete in one qualifying class for their respective medal finals to receive an invitation to compete at that respective LAHJA Medal Final! We can’t wait to see who comes out on top this year 🙌
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This just in…straight from the horse's mouth 🎙
Can you name each of these bits?
The USHJA Affiliate Championships application is now available 💫
Do you want a chance to compete at the USHJA Affiliate Championships at the Las Vegas National Horse Show this November❓
The USHJA Affiliate Championships are open to 2’0” and 26” hunter and equitation riders, and jumper riders up to 1.00m. Applicants must be members, and must have shown in at least one LAHJA show by Friday, August 4, 2023.
If you would like to represent LAHJA at the USHJA National Championship Horse Show, please complete the application form that can be found under the Programs tab at lahja.org.
Applications are due by August 4, 2023. Please send your application and Rider Statement to [email protected].
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It’s not too late to sign up for the LAHJA Horsemasterhip Program!
A written test, hands-on stable management phase, and a riding video is all you need to participate for a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship! Important dates are below👇
📝 Written Test must be completed by September 1
🐴 Hands-on Stable Management – date to be announced. Either September or October.
📹 Riding video must be submitted by November 15
🏆 Results Presentation (check out last year’s awards above 👀) at the LAHJA Awards Banquet December 16
Who looks forward to seeing the LAHJA monthly newsletter in their inbox each month? I know we do!
Subscribe today or you might miss out on some great information and fun interviews like the one we did last month with LAHJA member Adriana Villegas 🤩
📧Do you want to be featured in the Member Spotlight? Send us an email at [email protected]
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It’s going to be a busy month of LAHJA horse showing! The first of 2️⃣ LAHJA shows kicks off today.
Good luck to everyone competing at Gold Coast July 🍀
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🇺🇸Happy 4th of July! Wishing everyone a colorful and safe day as we celebrate our country’s independence🎆
Medal Final Friday 🏆
These riders are qualified to compete at the LAHJA Bronze Medal Final this fall ⬇️
🌟Emily Austin
🌟Victoria Burpee
🌟Lorena Christie
🌟Bridget Costello
🌟Kate Csiki
🌟Ripley Ehrlich
🌟Hannah Elperin
🌟Anna Fudacz
🌟Charlotte Hill
🌟Cassidy Itamura
🌟Payton Jacobs
🌟Ava Jaggars
🌟Olivia Leisure
🌟Charlie Rosenthal
🌟Hannah Schroeder
🌟Quinn Stapleton
🌟Shelby Steinberg
🌟Catherine Sures
Congratulations, everyone! We can’t wait to see who tops the leader board at this year’s LAHJA Bronze Medal Final held at Gold Coast October (October 6-8) at .
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Where are they now Wednesday 💫
Lisé Quintero Gregory won the LAHJA Junior Medal Final in 1981. Now Lisé and her husband Todd have a successful buisness where they work with riders and horses of all levels in Montana and California.
Do you want a chance to win a college scholarship ❓
Sign up for the LAHJA Horsemasterhip Program today to compete against other members in a three-phase competition format that includes a written test, over fences round, and a hands-on phase. The top three placings of Level 2 will receive a college scholarship!
🔗To register and learn more about the LAHJA Horsemastership Program, visit lahja.org and click on the programs tab.
Winner Wednesday 💙
Flavyn Mendoza and QTip are currently leading the LAHJA year-end standings in the 2’6” Adult Hunters.
🔗Don’t forget to check your points online at lahja.org.
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Did you know the forelegs of the horse carry approximately 55-60% of the horse’s weight? No wonder leg protection is so important!
Can you name 3️⃣ types of leg protection?
Don’t forget to sign up for the LAHJA Horsemastership Scholarship! Visit lahja.org to register today!
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We are missing everyone for Gold Coast June and look forward to seeing all of you at Gold Coast July!
Stay tuned for any special horse health requirements. Let’s be prudent with VS and have fun showing our horses.
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