Hunter Incentive
Incentive Program On December 1, 2012, the new
Launching New Pre-Green
USHJA
USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Pro- gram will debut. Created by the Open Hunter Task Force to provide an incentive based program for de- veloping Pre-Green Hunters for the competition ring, the program con- sists of Pre-Green Stake classes and a championship to be held in con- junction with the USHJA Interna- tional Hunter Derby Finals. The championship will offer a guaran- teed $25,000 purse. Colleen McQuay and Geoff
Teall have worked tirelessly with USHJA leadership and staff to cre- ate the elements of the Pre-Green Incentive Program. “This is an exciting opportunity
for those in this country who love to start young horses, develop horses and give them an opportunity to
have a career. It’s exciting for me personally because it’s the launch of a formula that can help us in many areas of our hunters in re- gards to creating purses that will help sustain the sport in our coun- try and bring a new level of excite- ment to our riders, our owners, and spectators.” Colleen McQuay said. The program is open to horses
of any age that are eligible to com- pete as Pre-Green Hunters under Federation rules. Horses must be enrolled in the USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Program to participate in the Pre-Green Stake classes and to be eligible for the Pre-Green Championship. The Pre-Green Stake classes
can be offered at any USEF AA, A, B, or C-rated hunter competition. Stake classes can be offered at both 3’ and 3’3”. Horses will be required to compete at their respective height and may be ridden by pro- fessionals, juniors or amateurs. McQuay pointed out that some horse shows in her area have begun
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small Pre-Green pilot pro- grams that mirror this USHJA national program, “It’s just been phenomenal for us here in Texas and we plan to have both the Texas program and the na- tional program together. It’s a win-win for everybody!” Argyle, TX based Patrick
Rodes owner of Southbound Show Management shares the enthusiasm for this new pro- gram at his events too, “We are excited about adding the USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Program to the Texas Pre- Green Super Stakes series, last year it seemed like Pre-Green was dying and this year we have over $75,000 in prize money and lots of interest.” For more information on
the Pre-Green Incentive Pro- gram and how to enroll your Pre-Green horse, please visit the USHJA web site at
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Champion: Kylee
Pole Bennett
Josey Reunion Cont from page 7
Plans are already being made for the
20th Annual R.E. and Martha Josey Re- union, the best planned, the best ground thanks to the Josey ground crew, Scott Andrews arena equipment and Fish and Still Equipment/John Deere Tractors. In the meantime, fans are invited to visit the website at
www.barrelracers.com as well as attend any of the upcoming Josey clin- ics. Former Josey students remember, the Reunion is your event, come and join us in 2013. Those passing through East Texas are
always invited to stop by the ranch and visit the Western Store, as its doors are al- ways open. w
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