United States Sport Horse Breeders Association
Continues Support For Young Horse Show Series US Breeder Awards
The United States Sport Horse Breeders Association is pleased to continue in partnership with the Spy Coast Farm Young Horse Show Series for the 2021 season, supporting the USSHBA/YHS Breeder Recognition Awards with $2000 in cash payouts to the breeders of the highest scoring US-bred entries over the course of the qualifier series.
Eligibility parameters and details about scoring are available on the Young Horse Show and USSHBA websites. Results and standings will be updated regularly throughout the year as YHS Qualifiers are held. Awards will be finalized after the the last qualifier, which precedes the YHS Finals in Tryon, NC (November 5-7, 2021).
Anne Hedge, of Whitehedge Farm in Aubrey TX, is serving in her first term as USSHBA President, and voiced strong enthusiasm for the awards program. “The USSHBA is very excited to announce our continued support of the Young Horse Show Series. We believe that these shows are a fantastic way for US breeders to get their horses more experience, feedback and recognition as young horses. With $2000 in prize money for breeders of the highest scoring US-produced horses participating in the series, we encourage all our breeders to attend these shows as participants or spectators- best of luck to all in 2021!”
Currently scheduled 2021 Young Horse Show Qualifying Series events:
April 16-17 Spy Coast Farm, Lexington KY
April 30-May 1 LeBonheur Equestrian, Chatsworth GA
May 14-15 Fairgrounds, Sedalia MO
May 27-28 Loch Moy, Adamstown MD
September 3-4 High Point Hanoverians, Chestertown MD
November 3-4 Tryon International Equestrian Center, Tryon NC
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On Tuesday, April 13th at 7:00pm EST our guest speakers will be Barbara Lindberg & Carol Buckhout of the Cazenovia College. Together they will be covering "Industry & College Connections." Included in this discussion will be internships, how to source new graduates looking for positions, options for those already in the industry to enhance their own education/experiences and more.
Barbara Lindberg became the Cazenovia College Equine Studies Program Director in the fall of 2003 following a position as assistant professor of Equine Studies at Johnson and Wales University, where she was for three years prior to that. While at Johnson and Wales, she was also Director of Riding. From 1996-2000, Lindberg was the executive director of English riding and assistant professor of Equine Studies at the University of Findlay, and from 1988-1996 was an Equine Science instructor and assistant professor at the SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Morrisville. Prior to her career in academia, she held training, teaching and management positions at hunter, dressage and eventing facilities.
As a faculty member in the Equine Business Management program at Cazenovia College, Carol Buckhout teaches several courses related to the equine sciences and pleasure driving. She also co-teaches the equine junior and senior seminar courses and she serves as the faculty coordinator for students pursuing their equine internship experiences. Over the years, she has assisted hundreds of students in the research, application process and completion of both elective and required management internships. In many cases, the students’ experiences have led to jobs in- or related to- their actual internship experiences. Carol is a member of several professional organizations, including the Equine Science Society, the USEF and the USSHBA. She serves as the board president of the Lorenzo Driving Competition, an annual pleasure driving competition and she enjoys riding, driving and showing her Morgan gelding.
The USSHBA webinar series is offered FREE to current USSHBA members. Non-member registration is $35 per webinar. Those that belong to an Affiliate Group receive a 50% discount on registration (contact your registry/group for the discount code).
Questions are encouraged ahead of time and should be submitted by email. Q&A period at the conclusion of each presentation for additional questions.
Name and farm name?
Bridget Brandon, ValueMyHorse LLC
Location?
Argyle, TX
Average number of foals per year? What registries and discipline(s)?
1 – 3 foals a year, GOV. Jumping and Dressage
What is a favorite success story of a horse you’ve bred?
I have several, but here are two of my favorites. Starrs and Strips aka Flag is owned by professional dressage trainer Mary Mahler. Mary bought Flag from me as a 6 month old colt. She has trained him all the way to Grand Prix. Also I bred Rainmaker, a stallion by Rainbow, owned by Lisa Beth Stanley of Vecala Valley Farm. He has produced some very nice babies.
What is something you’ve learned along the way that would be helpful to a new breeder?
Breed for good health, mind and athleticism and the offspring will determine their path to a discipline.
Anything else you’d like to share?
Breed for what you personally love.
USSHBA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Wendy Davis Gerrish, TX
Name and farm name?
Wendy Davis Gerrish. President and General Manager of October Hill Farm and owner of VEX Sporthorses LTD.
Location?
Hudson Oaks, TX, west of the DFW area, and Germany.
Average number of foals per year? What registries and discipline(s)?
Average foals per year is 6 between the Texas and Germany operations. Dressage.
What is a favorite success story of a horse you’ve bred?
My greatest success as a breeder to date came in 2020 when Lyjanair (Lyjanero x Coriano) won both the Holstein Landeschampionat (regional championship for 6 year olds) and the Bundeschampionat (German National Championships for young horses) in Warendorf. Quite a pair of wins! He had been purchased by top Swiss rider Rolf Goran Bengtsson as a four year old, which gave a solid, professional acknowledgement to my program. Another noteworthy horse from our program is Fleeceworks Cinco, two time winner of the YEH Championships under Tamie Smith.
What is something you’ve learned along the way that would be helpful to a new breeder?
My advice would be to acquire mares from strong sport lines and families to build a successful program and spend time learning about pedigrees. Join conversations and be open to constructive criticism and improvement.
Anything else you’d like to share?
Be ready for a long term commitment. Breeding is a course of study which never ends.
The USSHBA is an IRS 501(c)3 non-profit group, serving as a strong, independent, united voice in matters of sport governance for breeders across registries and disciplines, working to strengthen the bonds that connect breeders to each other and to owners, riders, and trainers, fostering a sense of community in working together to achieve and recognize success of US bred horses in sport.
