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Area V wins NJYRTC Gold!

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!

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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