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Bonner Carpenter Rolex Updates:

Monday, 4/28th - Sorry that we have missed the final updates on how Bonner and Jazz finished but here is an over view. After an AMAZING xc ride, Jazz pulled up with one less shoe that Bonner believes he pulled at fence 5. So therefore he ran nearly the whole course without the right front shoe. He pulled up sore, we got his shoe put back on but due to over compensating, he strained a trendon in the left front. We tried very hard to get him right and Sunday morning and he was "nearly" there but not good enough for the Ground Jury. He was therefore not accepted at the final jog.

Bonner and Jazz definatly showed everyone how to run around that huge track. Jazz, or "The Mexican Jumping Bean" as he is refered to, has shown all of us what he is made of. He is going to be looked at to see if he can be rehabed and maybe aim for Rolex again next year. It was great fun being there grooming for them both.

Thursday, 4/24 - Well they had a steady and 'calm' test. Sometimes too calm. As most of us know, Jazz does not excel in the dressage phase and is looking forward to Saturday. Although I do have to say that he is not last. We are very proud of them. We went around the xc course today and it looks awesome. Jazz is up for the task!

Go to www.RK3DE.org for immediate updates and also to send Bonner emails that she will recieve through the office. Always fun to recieve.

Til Saturday....

Wednesday, 4/23 - After a dressage school this morning, Jazz looked like a seasoned pro as he trotted up this afternoon. They then were allowed to go ride in the main arena to get them aquaintented to the atmosphere; although when you add 10,000 people to the stands, it makes it a bit different. Jazz was definately not phased. Hopefully he will think the same tommorow at 11:30 for their dressage test.

Monday, 4/21 - After running this past weekend at Holly Hill in the Intermediate and finishing 2nd, we arrived this morning at the Kentucky Horse Park. Trot ups are on Wed and she will be doing her dressage mid-morning on Thursday.

YR Dinner & Auction set for Saturday, May 3rd.
Click here for ticket order form (PDF)

Young Riders! Attend the YR Camp with Gina Miles! Download form here (PDF).

Young Riders is proud to announce Alexa Ehlers as the 2008 recipient of the Glynis Roth Memorial Award. Alexa embodies great sportsmanship, a positive attitude, and always has a smile to share!

AREA V ANNUAL YOUNG RIDER DINNER & AUCTION

A Fundraiser for the 2008 NAJYRC Championship Teams & Area V Young Riders

Saturday, May 3, 2008
6:00-8:30 PM
Greenwood Pavilion
Weatherford, Texas

In conjunction with the CIC**/CIC* Greenwood Farm Horse Trials
Everyone is invited to join the fun!!!
good food, music, friends, silent auction and live auction

Leslie Elffendi is gathering the Silent Auction items (please give her all the help you can!!!!)
leslie@eleffendi.com

Find treasures & bargains for you or your horse & support the Area V Young Riders!

Very Casual Dress
Cocktails and Silent Auction begin at 6:00 PM
Dinner from 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Silent Auction closes/Live Auction begins 7:30 PM

Tickets purchased before April 28th are $20/After April 28th $25/Young Rider Members** $17

SEATING IS LIMITED SO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS EARLY!

2008 Area V Young Rider Eventing Camp With Gina Miles

June 11th* through June 15th Roadrunner Farm, Argyle, TX 

Eventing Camp!  Yeah!  We are happy to announce our Young Rider eventing camp at Roadrunner Farm June 11th* through June 15th, 2008 with clinician Gina Miles!   This is a great opportunity for young riders that are 21 years of age or younger who are a part of USEA Area V.  Gina is a world class eventer.  One of Gina's most successful mounts is a 17.2 Irish Sport horse named Mckinlaigh.  The pair recently won the individual bronze and team gold medals at the Pan American Games this past summer.  (To learn more about Gina, Click on Gina Miles)

Our goal with our young rider camp is to promote the love for the sport of Eventing.  The camp is an opportunity to learn about and appreciate the horse, as well as develop solid riding skills. In addition to our camp clinician, Gina Miles, there will be different guest speakers to talk about good horsemanship and care of the horse.  We will also have some of our experienced Young Rider Members that have participated at the North American Young Riders Championship talk about their experiences.

   The camp exercises and lessons with our horses will strengthen the bond between horse and rider.  Young rider camp offers to develop a sense of balance between fun and responsibility, develop teamwork skills, and is often the beginning of friendships that last a lifetime.  

The camp is limited to the first 20 Young Riders* who enroll. *Camp participants must be a member of Young Rider to enroll.  Please see the registration form for details.  

To reserve a spot in the camp, send in the 2008 YR camp registration form, USEA Educational Release Form, USEA Emergency Medical Release Form, and a check. All of the forms needed for the camp have a link below and are also found on the Area V website. Please note that on the Area V website,  the 2008 YR camp registration form is at the top of the Young Rider webpage and the two USEA forms, (Educational Release Form and Emergency Medical Release Form) are found at the bottom of the Area V home page with other forms. Please make checks payable to "Area V Young Riders."   

Campers should plan on arriving June 11th*, Wednesday. Please plan on having your horses settled in before the official camp kick off at 5pm Wednesday evening. Don't for get to bring your bathing suits!  

2008 YR camp registration form 
USEA Educational Release Form 
USEA Emergency Medical Release Form 

If you have any questions, please contact the camp secretary  

Karen LeKashman
4625 Quarry Circle
Keller, TX 76248  

cell  817-368-1813
email AreaV_USEA@yahoo.com

Area V YR team win NJYRTC Gold last weekend!

10/24/07

The team of Abbie Golden riding Phantom Pursuit, Karen Shull on Just My Style and Kate Owens on Much Ado II came home with the Gold at the inaugural USEF Junior/Young Rider National CCI* Team Championship at the Haygard Mid-South Three Day Event in Lexington, KY, October 17-21! There were 7 teams in the CCI* Team Challenge and after cross country, Area 5 never looked back leading the pack with all three riders posting both clean cross country and stadium rounds.

Karen Shull, riding Just My Style, had the lowest overall score in any of the USEF National Eventing Championship divisions to claim both the Junior and Overall Championship! Karen and Just My Style finished on their dressage score of 43.6. For the Junior Championship, Karen and Just My Style won by almost 10 points... ahead of Kate Owens riding Much Ado II, which came in at second place. Kate and Much Ado II also finished on their dressage score of 52.1! Abbie Golden riding Phantom Pursuit finished in 9th place and completed our Area V JR/YR team. Our three Junior Young Riders are the Team winners of the very first Annual USEF Junior Young Rider CCI* Team Championship! The team finishing score was 183.3!

The riders would like to thank Area 5 for their support and Alyce Hinkle for her organizational skills as the Chef de of the team! What an awesome performance! Congratulations and welcome home Champions!

Area V Young Riders will represent at Haygard Mid-South October 17-21!

10/4/07

Three Area V Young Riders are headed to the Junior/Young Rider National CCI* Team Championship at the Haygard Mid-South Three Day Event in Lexington, KY, October 17-21! Abbie Golden, Kate Owens and Karen Shull will ride for Area V in the competition. It will run as a CCI* with Steeplechase and is open to all riders between the ages of 14-21. We wish them well!

For more information on the competition please scroll down to the article below (posted on September 12th) and click on the 'NJYRTC Description' link.

Get ready for the Junior/Young Rider National CCI* Team Championship!

09/12/07

The Junior/Young Rider National CCI* Team Championship an eventing only competition is coming to the Haygard Mid-South Three Day Event in Lexington, KY, October 17-21!

The competition will run as a CCI* with Steeplechase and is open to all riders between the ages of 14-21 and horses that are qualified to participate in a CCI*. If you are interested in participating please contact Abby Sherck, Area V Young Rider Coordinator at areavyoungriders@sbcglobal.net or 817-875-0315.

Click on the following links for informative PDFs:
1.NJYRTC Description
2.NJYRTC Application

Young Rider Coordinator Position and Others Need Filling Immediately

9/11/07

Dear All,

I just wanted to let you know that because of my husband's recent job transfer to Charlotte, North Carolina I will have to resign my position as Area V Young Rider Coordinator. The move from Texas will take several months, so I anticipate seeing you at some of the shows this Fall, but know that I will not have the time needed to do a good job on your behalf.

If anyone is interested in serving as Coordinator (Tommy McFall will also be stepping down) or in any other capacity, please do not hesitate to call Jo Bailey or me. Area V Young Riders is also looking for someone to head up Fundraising (Dinner/Silent Auction & Underwriting) and the Young Rider Advancement Program.

Though the learning curve has been huge this year I have truly enjoyed working on behalf of the wonderful young eventers of Area V. It truly it has all been worth it!

Thanks for opportunity,

Abby Sherck
Area V Young Rider Coordinator

NAJYRC in a Nutshell

08/17/07

Area V Young Riders Mariel Eckert and Kathleen Ward arrived at the NAJYRC in Virginia on Monday to meet their Area I team member’s Michaela Cui and Kate Erickson for the first time. With veteran YR Jimmie Holotik serving as Kathleen’s and groom and Abbie Golden as Mariel’s, order was quickly established and things readied for Coach Huber’s arrival.

General familiarization of the grounds, taking in the atmosphere, initial vet checks, Opening Ceremonies, daily practice, course walks, participant functions and team building time filled the first couple of days.

Dressage competition on Friday proved highly competitive in a field of accomplished contenders. Kathleen Ward lead our team with a score of 58.8 in a tight cluster of other riders. Kate had 61.4, Michaela a 63.6, and Mariel scored 66.2

Cross country presented itself as a straight forward course with no major concerns for the team. The hills were a novelty, the high temperatures and humidity a factor. With much consideration given to conditioning in preparation for such an event Desi and Duncun were ready for the outing. Both Kathleen and Mariel finished the course clean and within time. Unfortunately team members from Area I had two refusals and a retirement. The team moved from 8th to 7th place by the end of the day. The horses jogged up fine at the barn that night and there were no concerns for the official jog-up in the morning. The same could not be said for other areas where lameness played havoc with standings on the final day.

Kathleen’s dressage score had her in the pack where a rail here or there could make all the difference. Unfortunately, 4 rails kept her from a personal goal of finishing in the top ten. Mariel and Desi had 2. The team ended up in 6th place overall and should be very proud of their efforts. (Please go to www.YoungRiders.org for all final standings)

In a year where the program has been described as “in an ebb,” “a learning curve,” and “curious,” nothing but kudos can be given to these two Area V Young Riders. These young ladies have turned a dream into a reality by setting goals, working hard, competing and representing our Area honorably. What an accomplishment and hats off to you!

** To see photos from Championships, courtesy of Area I parent Dan Cui, please go to www.PBASE.com/dcui and click on the Young Rider Championships directory. **

Area V Young Riders on the road to the North American Championships

07/21/07

It’s been a curious year for Area V Young Riders on the road to the North American Championships and we are very excited to announce that Kathleen Ward and Mariel Eckert are headed that way!

After a year of focused commitment, hard work, miles traveled and the good fortune of soundness, these young ladies and their partners Duncullen and Playboy’s Design will begin their final week-long preparations at Gold Chip Stables with team coach Mike Huber.  The trailer pulls out on Saturday July 28th arriving in Lexington, Virginia Monday where the fun and excitement awaits them.

Please join me in congratulating Kathleen and Mariel!  We wish you well.  Remember to enjoy the ride and Godspeed!

HAPPY NEW YEAR YOUNG RIDERS !!

1/18/07

The 2007 year is off to a busy start with memberships trickling in and decisions being finalized.

Tommy McFall and I will be at the Area V Meeting in San Antonio this coming Saturday and will be hosting an informational meeting at the Sunset Station from 3:00-4:30pm. We hope to see some of you there. If not, the following information will get you up to speed. Please continue to check this site regularly for ongoing updates.

Area V Young Riders’ Staff 2007 Announcements

Team Coach: Mike Huber
Team Veterinarian: Dr. Robert Hewlett
Selectors: Meighan Ferguson Nichols / Siobhan O’Brien / Mary D’Arcy

Selection Criteria
We are waiting for final approval from the USEF on the 2007 selection criteria for NAYRC and will post it here as soon as it is available.

The proposed agenda for Saturday, June 20th 2007 is:

I.What is Young Riders
a.Membership
b.Fundraising
c.Mentor Program

II.Jr. Young Rider Program
a.YRAP Coordinator needed
b.2007 calendar

III.NAYRC
a.Dates
b.Selection Criteria
c.Qualifiers

IV.Mike Huber
a.Conditioning of Horse and Rider at the NAJYRC * and NAYRC ** Levels

V.Siobhan O’Brien
a.A Selectors point of view

VI.Gold Medal Performance
a.We will be showing the DVD of our own Jessica Pye’s Gold Medal performance at the 2005 NAYRC

VII.Close

Tommy and I are looking forward to an exciting year working with all of you!

Abby Sherck & Tommy McFall
YR Co-Coordinators

Dear Area V Young Riders

12/06/06

After the Young Rider competition in August, Chip Pye, resident Area V Young Rider guru for the past 3 years, decided it was time to pass the baton. Unfortunately, there was not a long line of individuals waiting to grab it from him and willing to run with it. This is where we come in.

With the gentle nudging of “friends” and feeling the comfort in numbers, Tommy McFall and I agreed to form a team to jointly serve as Young Rider Coordinator for Area V. Our qualifications for the job are no greater than our willingness to do it.

We are both parents of eventers in Area V and, until now, would have described our involvement in the sport as chief check writers, lowly grooms, treat givers, trailer backer-uppers, fetchers and master grillers; nothing glamorous, but actions of support nonetheless. With our fancy new titles, we are excited to be spreading our support beyond our own daughters to all young riders in Area V in an effort to:

• Foster an inclusive program
• Govern a fair program
• Develop a viable Young Rider Advancement Program
• Effectively coordinate Area V’s representation at competition

We are not superhuman, however, and cannot do it alone. We have had some individuals step forward and offer assistance but desperately need more help to create a successful program. Please contact us if you might be interested in:

• Serving as a Selector - Please download the Young Rider Selector Interest Form (excel file) from the website and submit it by December 31, 2006
• Underwriting – Send out letters soliciting additional financial support
• Coordinating YR Advancement Program – Help us chose and execute developmental programs
• State YR representative – A person from each state that would be willing to help disseminate information and communicate in both directions

Tommy and I look forward to working on your behalf and meeting you in the process. Please do not hesitate to be in contact with us with questions, suggestions and/or offers to help.

Sincerely,

Abby Sherck	Tommy McFall
YR Coordinator	YR Coordinator

Area V Young Rider Contacts

Active Young Rider Rep.	Young Rider Coordinator	Young Rider Coordinator
Ashley Bailey-Classen 4039 Keller Haslet Rd. Keller, TX 76248 (817) 991-5792 - cell philly86@yahoo.com	Debbie Daniel 5909 Cypress Pt. Drive Ft. Worth, TX 76132 danielfamily@sbcglobal.net (817) 975-1515 cell	Piper Hunn 5005 Orleans Cr Rowlett, TX 75088 214-543-8934 - cell 972-475-8243 - home Piperhunn@aol.com
NAYRC Vet	YR Fundraising Annual Dinner / Silent Auction	NYARC Coach
Robert Hewlett 1296 Old Plain Dealing Road Benton, LA 71006 Ph: 318-965-9480 C: 318-469-3302 hewletts@bellsouth.net	TBA	Mike Huber 4201 Post Oak Rd. Flower Mound, TX 75022 Ph: 817-430-0321 C: 817-368-7178 mikehuberuse@hotmail.com

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