The inaugural United States Hunter Jumper Association's (USHJA) Emerging Athletes Program National Training Session (level 3) will take place January 8-10, 2010, in Reno, NV at Maplewood Stables, Inc., owned by Julie Winkel. The top 12 finalists will spend three days focused on displaying their riding, horsemanship and stable management skills.

Finalists for Reno in Alphabetical Order
1. Alexa Anthony, Richmond, WA
2. Carly Anthony, Redmond, WA
3. Hayley Barnhill, Collierville, TN
4. Nelson Bierwirth, Roswell, NM
5. Arden Cone, Landrum, SC
6. Nick Gegan, Denver, CO
7. Kathryn Haley, Orchard Park, NY
8. Elizabeth Kenny, Welsley, MA
9. Amelia McArdle, Barrington, IL
10. Richard Neal, Pasadena, CA
11. Molly Osier, Marion, MA
12. Matthew Wildung, Watertown, MN

Main Clinician - Peter Wylde
Veterinarian Seminar and Assistant Stable Manager - Dr. Midge Leitch
Horsemanship Seminar - Mindy Bower
Course Designer - Chrystine Tauber
Judge - Melanie Smith Taylor
Host Hotel - Peppermill Resort
Schedule - TBA

Auditors are welcome to attend for a fee of $75/day.

For additional information, please visit the EAP website or contact Melanie Fransen at [email protected].