Emerging Athletes Program June 21, 2010

*** Important RSVPing on this site does not mean you are officially registered for this event. Call Kerri Geppert, 301-3393 for exact times***

The United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) will be conducting an Emerging Athletes Program at the France Equestrian Center at the Alaska State Fairgrounds on Monday June 21 and Tuesday June 22. Melanie Smith Taylor, Olympic Team Gold Medalist and Pan American Games Gold Medalist, will be conducting the two day training session.

Ten young riders from Anchorage, Chugiak, and Fairbanks were selected in April to participate in this program.

The mission of the Emerging Athletes Program (EAP) is to develop complete horsemen by implementing a system of identifying and nurturing talented young riders and providing them with support and assistance in achieving their full potential. This program creates opportunities for young riders to advance their education in their pursuit to become professionals within the horse industry.

More information about the Emerging Athletes Program is available at www.ushja.org/EAP/default.aspx

Local coordinator contact is Kerri Geppert, 301-3393

National contact for the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program is Melanie Fransen, 859-225-6717

Official Website: http://www.ushja.org/EAP/default.aspx