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2014 USHJA Emerging Athletes Program Application
The Emerging Athletes Program was created specifically to provide opportunities for young riders to advance
their education as they strive to become knowledgeable horsemen within the hunter/jumper community. All
applications for the EAP are evaluated by the EAP Committee. If a committee member has a professional or
personal relationship with any applicant, they will not be involved in the discussion or the decision regarding
that applicant's participation in the EAP.
The EAP application, application fee and supporting documents must be received in the USHJA office by the
following deadlines to be considered. Check the box of the EAP Regional Clinic to which you are applying, and
please note the corresponding application deadline.
Early Summer
Application Deadline: April 21, 2014
Mid-Summer
Application Deadline: May 19, 2014
Late Summer
Application Deadline: June 19, 2014
June 4 – 8, 2014
Oz Inc.
Canby, OR
Clinician: Cynthia Hankins
Stable Manager: Nanci Snyder
June 26 - 29, 2014
Great Southwest Eq. Center
Katy, TX
Clinician: Karen Healey
Stable Manager: Anne Thornbury
August 1 - 5, 2014
Los Angeles Eq. Center
Burbank, CA
Clinician: Joe Fargis
Stable Manager: Anne Thornbury
June 8-12, 2014
Georgia International Horse Park
Conyers, GA
Clinician: Anne Kursinski
Stable Manager: Anne Thornbury
July 9 - 13, 2014
Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VA
Clinician: Cynthia Hankins
Stable Manager: Nanci Snyder
August 4 - 8, 2014
Colorado Horse Park
Parker, CO
Clinician: Julie Winkel
Stable Manager: Nanci Snyder
June 16-20, 2014
Centenary College
Hackettstown, NJ
Clinician: Julie Winkel
Stable Manager: Colleen Reed
July 14-18, 2014
Ledges Sporting Horses
Roscoe, IL
Clinician: Kip Rosenthal
Stable Manager: Anne Thornbury
August 11 - 15, 2014
Gardnertown Farm
Newburgh, NY
Clinician: Candice King
Stable Manager: Colleen Reed
Application Information
USHJA ID:
4675697
First Name:
SARA
Last Name:
ECHEVARRIA
Address:
304 BEBE CT
City:
BRANCHBURG
State:
NJ
Zip:
08853-4182
Phone:
(908) 369-1119
Email:
echevarria05@verizon.net
Date of Birth:
1/19/1996
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USEF Competition Age:
17
Preferred First Name on Nametag:
Sara
Trainer's Name:
Michael Dowling
Trainer's Phone:
(914)850-0508
Trainer's Email:
dowlingm@centenarycollege.edu
Shirt Size:
Women's XS
Did you apply to the Emerging Athletes Program in 2013?: No
What is the highest level in which you participated? Regionals
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I have NOT shown above 1.35m at a USEF recognized show. (Applicants may not have competed in classes over
1.35m in height at the time of the application to the program.)
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My Regionals horse and I are both capable of completing a 1.10m or 3'6" jumper-style course, including a Liverpool.
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I understand that I may be asked to switch horses during the Regional Training Session and I have notified the owner of
my Regionals horse (if owned by someone other than myself) of this potential switching of riders at the Regional Training
Session.
Did you apply to the EAP in 2013? No
What is the highest level in which you participated? Regionals
Application Requirements and Supporting Documents
By checking the boxes below, you agree to submit the following required documents to the USHJA office by
your application deadline:
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Application fee of $50. Click HERE to pay the application fee. The application fee is non-refundable.
However, should an applicant be accepted into a Regional Clinic, the application fee shall be applied to the
Four-Day Regional Clinic fee.
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Applicants are required to complete the 2014 USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Level One Quiz no
later than the EAP application deadline. Those applicants with a passing score of 80% or higher are eligible to
be considered for participation in an EAP Regional Clinic. Click here to register for the HQC and don't forget to
study with the USHJA Horsemanship Study Guide!
References
Applicants to the Emerging Athletes Program are required to ensure that three EAP recommendations are
completed online by the three references provided by the applicant. It is the applicant's responsibility to
contact all references to complete the online EAP recommendations.
• One of the recommendations must be from a current trainer, or a trainer who has knowledge of the
rider's abilities, describing in detail the applicant's experience and capabilities.
• The remaining two recommendations must be from adults within the hunter/jumper industry (i.e.
trainers, veterinarians, farriers, et cetera), who have working knowledge of the applicant's riding and
horsemanship abilities, one of which may be from a USHJA Approved Talent Scout.
• Additional pertinent references are acceptable in support of your application.
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• Please note: References may not be submitted from a family member.
• All recommendations must be completed using the online EAP Recommendation Form by the
individual completing the recommendation. Recommendations submitted on anything other than the
required online form will not be accepted.
• The Emerging Athletes Task Force reserves the right to seek additional information in investigating the
applicant's experience.
Please provide the name and contact information of the three references that will be completing EAP
Recommendation Forms on your behalf. Providing this information will allow USHJA to contact them, if
needed. Please be sure the recommendations are presented on the official EAP Recommendation Form,
located on the USHJA website.
If you enter the USHJA ID for each reference first, then when you click to the next box the information will
automatically be filled out for that person.
Search for USHJA ID #
1.
USHJA ID:
129060
First Name:
MICHAEL
Last Name:
DOWLING
Phone:
(914) 850-0508
Email:
dowlingm@centenarycollege.edu
2.
USHJA ID:
First Name:
Cindy
Last Name:
Demers
Phone:
908-625-1569
Email:
lionel27@earthlink.net
3.
USHJA ID:
First Name:
Jenn
Last Name:
Elrod
Phone:
908-399-1558
Email:
jelrod1@hotmail.com
Required: Video Submission
You must include video footage (maximum 120 seconds) that demonstrates your riding abilities. Footage
taken during competition is preferred but not required. If available, please upload the video on a YouTube
account and type the video's URL below.
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Video Url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUKsKDtIXTc&feature=youtu.be
Applicant Questions
1. Are you currently competing? Yes
In what division(s) and section(s) do you currently? Please include fence heights.
Open Equitation 3'6'
2. Please provide a list of your riding accomplishments.
Open Equitation - Marshall and Sterling Finals 2013, 2014 Qualifying 40+ points to date for Medal Finals
and Maclay Regionals.
Mini Equitation (3') 2012 NJHSA/NJPHA Champion in Mini Maclay, Mini Medal, Children's Equitation and
Bronze Medal.
Reserve Champion Garden State Horse Show Limit Equitation 2012. 2012 Marshall and Sterling Finals 13th
of 96 riders.
2010 and 2011 Mini Equitation NJHSA and NJPHA Ribbons in all divisions
2009 Marshall and Sterling Finals Hunter Pony Championand winner of Hudson Equitation class
3. What is your involvement in the horse industry? If applicable, include a description of experience you have
working in the stables, including any duties you had.
I have been riding since age 5 in the hunter jumper world. We bought a pony at age 9 and a horse at 15. I
have been showing in various divisons and have participated in jumpers, equitation and hunters on the local
level including local A and AA shows. I was a working student and camp counselor at Briarwood Farms in
Readington, NJ for 4 years. Duties included grooming, tacking, bathing, clipping, mane pulling, blanketing,
exercise riding, hand walking, general health maintenance, feeding/providing supplements, barn upkeep,
working with campers day to day, providing ground lessons.
4. If applicable, please provide your horse industry related employment experience(s). Give the name of the
employer/organization, hours worked per week, how long you were employed and your job title/duties.
Briarwood Farms Readington ,NJ
Worked ~10 hours per week during school year and ~50 huors per week in the summers for ~6 weeks of
the summer. Duties included grooming, tacking, bathing, clipping, mane pulling, blanketing, exercise riding,
hand walking, general health maintenance, feeding/providing supplements, barn upkeep, working with
campers day to day, providing ground lessons.
5. Please list any extracurricular school activities and/or school related honors/awards you have received and
the year in which you received them.
2011 Honor Award for academics
2012 Honor Roll
2013 Honor Roll
6. What are your educational and/or career goals?
I am not entire sure but I am interested in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy. I am attending college
in the Fall as a rising Freshman.
7. If you are accepted into this program, how do you expect to benefit?
I would benefit from the program by expanding my current knowledge about the horse world in hopes of
bettering both myself and the horses that I work with to ensure happiness and health. I also hope to share
my knowledge as a horse person with fellow horse people so that they can improve the horse world as a
whole.
8. Describe yourself (must be 3,800 characters or less).
like to think of myself as the type of person that cares about everyone and will try to put the needs of others
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before my own. I usually try to look for the best in all living things and I enjoy helping both people and
animals reach their full potential. My motto, or at least one of my mottos is to life without regrets so I always
try to push myself to reach my full potential so I can always say that I tried and I tried something new. I give
everything my 100% effort, dive into everything I do and I do not give up. I love meeting new people and
learning new things, but I also pride myself on being trustworthy and open minded!
All applications for the Emerging Athletes Program are evaluated by the Emerging Athletes Task Force. If a
committee member has a professional or personal relationship with any applicant, they will not be involved in
the discussion or the decision regarding that applicant’s participation in the Emerging Athletes Program.
'I verify that the information contained in this application is true and correct, and I acknowledge and
understand that any misstatements or omissions of material facts may result in disapproval of this
application. I acknowledge and understand that the acceptance of an applicant for participation in the
USHJA Trainer Certification Program remains at the sole discretion of USHJA.'
'I understand that horseback riding is a rigorous and physically demanding activity for both horse and rider. I
have fully disclosed to USHJA and to the instructor at the Event my riding experience and have not
misrepresented any condition or lack of ability of either myself or my horse to participate in this Event. I further
acknowledge and agree that, if I incur any injury or illness during the Event, I will not be allowed to participate
in the remainder of the Event until I have received appropriate medical clearance. If, at any time, I feel unfit or
unsure about myself or my horse participating in this Event, I will inform the USHJA, the instructor and/or host
of my concern and withdraw from participating in this Event.'
Please be advised: The typing of your name below shall be considered to be an electronic signature and
shall be considered to have the same legal effect and validity as your handwritten signature. Therefore, in so
typing your name in the fields below, you are confirming this verification statement and the truth of the
contents of the application.
SARA ECHEVARRIA
SARA ECHEVARRIA
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