Riders Announced for the Emerging Athletes Program National Training Session
RELEASE: December 15, 2009
AUTHOR/ADMINISTRATOR: By Whitney Allen
The inaugural Emerging Athletes Program (EAP) 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 Order1. 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 & 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.
Please visit the EAP website at
www.ushja.org/EAP/national.aspx for more information. For program questions, please contact Melanie Fransen, USHJA Director of Programs and Education, at (859) 225-6717.