The Texas Rose Horse Park will host a Trainer Symposium, October 25-27, in Tyler, TX. Melanie Smith Taylor, Jeff Cook and Sandy Ferrell will present sessions on hunters, jumpers and equitation with topics ranging from training exercises to business practices. Members will have the opportunity to participate in practical training sessions and round table discussions with top professionals in the industry. To view a complete schedule of the event, visit www.ushja.org/documents/programs/SymposiumTXschedule.pdf.

Those who are applying for trainer certification will be able to count the Texas symposium to their credit. The Trainer Certification Program requires candidates to attend a Trainer Symposium in order to be certified.

Registration applications can be found online by going to the Trainer Symposium webpage at www.ushja.org/content/TCP/txsymposium09.aspx. Be sure to check the USHJA website for updated information concerning the symposium at www.ushja.org/content/programs/symposium.aspx.

Questions regarding the Trainer Symposium may be directed to Melanie Fransen at [email protected].