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Valinor HT still has openings (June 14-15). Also, if you would be able to volunteer, please
let Robyn know at robyn@valinorfarm.com.
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GMHA June acceptance list and
waitlist. The horse trials will be run AS
LISTED IN THE OMNIBUS over 2 days only.
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There is still room in Lucinda Green's clinic for the 6th-7th of June at Ledyard Farm. If you're on
GMHA's waitlist, you might want to consider a fabulous educational experience in Wenham, MA.
See the Clinics page for details.
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Land O Lakes/Purina has issued a feed retrieval for a number of brands.
More information
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Please note: the group of eventers concerned about safety issues, and heading to the USEA summit
Kentucky, is NOT associated with Area I in an official capacity. They are individuals who
happen to be from Area I.
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Riga Meadow HT's closing date remains OPEN until Tuesday, May 13.
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In memorium: Kristin Kudelka, an avid eventer from Area I, was the victim of a murder-suicide
on April 19. We extend our deepest sympathy to her family, and honor the family's request by
informing you that people wishing to do so may send donations to United States Eventing
Association in her name.
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Riga Meadow HT's closing date remains OPEN until Tuesday, May 13.
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Attention classified ad users: several checks for ads have been received with NO
explanation which ad they're for. As indicated in the instructions, these checks will be deposited.
Please make sure you are clear about the ad your check is paying for, when you mail your check.
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HEADS UP!!!! Adult Rider Team Competitors - Opening date for the 2008 Team Challenge at Groton
House I is May 6th. Get your team together now and join the excitement and compete for great
prizes. (Participants must be members of the Area I Adult Rider Program)
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There are still spots available for the Leslie Law clinic June 21 and 22 in Killingworth.
See the Clinics page for details.
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Correction to GMHA's August HT listing in the Omnibus: GMHA is NOT running Novice at its
August event; please ignore the Omnibus listing of dressage test and jumping speeds, which were
neglected to be removed.
Continuing News:
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Karen O'Connor
shows her moxie.
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New Rider Representative initiative
for Area I events running Preliminary and below.
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Beginner novice riders please note: Although it is not necessary to register your horse with
USEA to compete at the beginner novice level, USEA horse registration IS required if you
wish to be considered for either 2008 Area I year-end awards or the USEA leaderboard. You can
register on line at www.useventing.com. Awards committee
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Denny Emerson will be replacing Darren Chiacchia for the Ledyard Farm YEH/FEH seminar, now
held on May 20. See the Ledyard Farm
site for details.
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Eventing makes New York Times front page
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Membership / Horse Registration Requirements
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Will whoever is currently holding the Training Level perpetual trophy for the Team Challenge
contact me immediately. You have held it hostage long enough and we need it returned for this
year's Team Challenge at Groton House Farm. Thanks, Cindy Strate, 802-545-2062
fourb2flsh@gmavt.net
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If you know an Area I location which offers XC jumps/courses on which to practice, please
email and we'll create a section on the site which
lists them.
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In light of rising fuel costs, a section for the site has been suggested in which people
may offer/request ride sharing to events. There currently is a section on the Bulletin
Board which allows for long-distance rides to be offered/requested, but we'd be happy to
extend this to local (within Area I or just outside Area I) events/clinics as well. If you're
interested in participating, just email and as
requests come in, the section will be set up.
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Young and Adult Riders: When writing checks to join or participate, please make them out to
"Area I USEA," not anybody's name or the group to which you're affiliated.
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Regarding GVH Horse Trials, July 12-13, 2008: It is recommended that any competitor needing
overnight accommodations makes her reservations immediately. There is an Airshow and a SUNY
Alumni Reunion that same weekend; rooms are going quickly! CONTACT: www.geneseony.com or GVH
Liaison, Linda Gibbs: genspix@gmail.com (585)243-2950.
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Bromont holds its first CCI***, June 12-15, 2008
www.bromont3dayevent.com.
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Young Riders: the official word from the USEF is that the NAJYRC qualifications will remain the
same as they were last year. Candidates for the NAJYRC can go to the Young Rider web site to get more info
about the championship: www.youngriders.org
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If you don't wear your own medical armband while competing (XC and stadium), you will be
fined $100, payable to the organizer of the event you're attending (USEF rule).
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Effective 2008, the Area I Newsletter will be distributed (available) online only. No paper
copies will be mailed, a savings of $7000 for Area I members.
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The Area I Council and its duties are defined.
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Please read what happened at the 2008 Area
I Annual Meeting.
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Merger of two GMHA events: Read all About It!
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As a reminder, Area I Championship information is located on the
Events page, the first menu item listed across the top of
every page on the site. Additional links are also at the TOP of the
Times / Results page, and the on
Competitions page, at the top of
the USEA SANCTIONED EVENTS section.
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Introducing
the Provisional ICP Certificate Option
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Please read these unwritten event rules!
