Area III Championships T-shirts available for pre-order

The Area III Young Riders (YR) program is selling Championship t-shirts as a fundraiser toward fall YR team events. Please pre-order as only a very limited number of shirts/sizes will be available at the event.

Youth and Adult sizes are available - see the sizing chart here.

Pre-order cost is $25 per shirt; $30 if purchased onsite.

Use this link to pre-order - credit card payment is required. Note: when ordering, click on the link to make the credit card payment and 'submit' the payment form. THEN, go back to the order form and 'submit'. Your order is not complete until both forms are submitted.

Your order will be available for pickup at the event starting Friday afternoon.

Email questions to area3youngriders@gmail.com.

Online ordering closes Thursday, June 15, at 10AM. PLEASE Pre-Order!

In Memory -

With sadness we share the passing of JJ Johnson, of Lynnville, Tennessee.  For many years, J.J. was an active supporter of Eventing throughout Area III and many other venues acoss the United States, usually in the role of Technical Delegate or Cross-Country Control.  JJ was also the Organizer for the Middle Tennessee Pony Club Horse Trials for several years. In the early 2000s, J.J. served as the Area III Chair for six years.  Her knowledge and energy will be missed by all who were fortunate to have known her.  

Service for J.J. will be Tuesday, June 27th at 11:00 followed by a reception. Harpeth Hills Funeral Home, 9090 Hwy 100, Nashville TN.

The reception for J.J. following her service will be held at the Percy Warner Equestrian Center, 2:00 on June 27th. This will be a “TAILGATE,” so roll out your best recipes to share. MTPC hosting with tables, chairs & flowers. J.J.’s daughter attending, so bring stories!

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Middle Tennessee Pony Club; c/o Peppy Butler, Treasurer; 5892 Natchez Trace Road, Franklin, TN 37064-9212. A jump will be built and dedicated to J.J. with the funds received. Also, the MTPC will host a reception, in J.J.’s honor, the evening of October 7th during the horse trials.

Upcoming Young Rider Events in Area III

There are two events around the corner to benefit the Area III Young Riders!

First, please join us for the Spring Clinic April 15th - 16th at Sandy Hills Farm in Aiken, SC.  Our clinicians are Allison Springer and Sarah Dunkerton Sizemore, and all three phases of eventing will be covered during this clinic.  This clinic is open to ALL riders - not just Young Riders.  Instead of doing taxes on tax day come ride with two wonderful clinicians and enjoy a beautiful facility.  We will have much more fun than people doing their taxes!

Second, summer camp is going to be a fun one!  ALL USEA riders are welcome - this is not just for Young Riders, but they will be given priority for space. Our instructors are Ashley Johnson and Lauren Eckardt, and (if numbers warrant) Jonathan Holling will join as our third.  What a great line up!  Four days of instruction, five bags of shaving included in your entry, and lunch and snacks provided - all for the bargain price of $850.  Come play with us at Majestic Oaks in FL June 8 -11th. 

Go to the Young Riders Program page for registration info.

Young Riders Clinic - February 20, 2023

Happy New Year, Area III! The Young Riders program is ready to kick off the season on February 20 with a clinic at Sweet Dixie South in Reddick, FL. Area III Coach Ashley Johnson will be teaching cross country lessons, while Area III Selector Hilda Donahue will be teaching dressage and cavaletti work. Don't miss this opportunity to work with these fantastic instructors at a beautiful facility. To reserve your spot, follow this link to the Young Riders webpage to find all of the details. The deadline to register is February 10. $250 for Young Rider program members, $300 for non-members.


Top 25 Volunteers for 2022

Congratulations and thousand thank yous to Dick Owen, who is our top Area III volunteer for 2022! In total, 484 of our amazing Area III volunteers logged 10,107 hours at 47 recognized events into the Eventing Volunteers app this year. Our gratitude cannot be overstated. When you see these folks around during the 2023 season, please let them know how much you appreciate them. Our top 25 super-volunteers are:

  1. Owen, Dick (FL)          

  2. Buell, Jerry (FL)          

  3. Smith, Cynthia (GA)   

  4. Slagle, David (TN)       

  5. Bird, Diane (SC)          

  6. Buell, Lynne (FL)         

  7. Farrow, Karin (MA)    

  8. Bird, Art (SC)  

  9. p. muramatsu, masae (FL)     

  10. Fraley, Barb (FL)         

  11. Frosch, Catherine Hale (FL)

  12. Allison, Gail (FL)         

  13. Courtney, Debby (FL) 

  14. Holmes, Janice (SC)    

  15. Steele, Cheryl (FL)      

  16. Bandrofchak, John (GA)         

  17. Quarles, Mary (SC)     

  18. Mumme, Karen (FL)   

  19. Joens, Beth (FL)          

  20. Dillon, Janet (SC)        

  21. Marsh, Karla (FL)        

  22. Dillon, Bub (SC)          

  23. Shumpert, Jeana (SC) 

  24. Glaccum, Bambi (PA)

  25. Ryan, Shelley (KY)

USEA Area III Seeks Nominations for Chairperson

Area III is seeking nominations for Area Chair.  Each USEA Area has an Area Chairperson who serves for a three‐year period. 

  • The Area Council will review and vote on nominations.  The council approved nominee becomes the Chair-Elect and will serve as the Assistant Area Chair until December 2023.  In December 2023, and with approval of the USEA Board of Governors, the Chair-Elect becomes the Area Chair for the period December 2023 – December 2026.  This is a volunteer position.  

  • Previous experience as an eventing official, organizer, USEA committee member or Area Council member is preferred.

  • The Area Chair represents the Area during USEA meetings, convention and conference calls; disseminates and facilitates communication between Area Organizers, Area Council members and the USEA; leads the scheduling and conflict resolution with regards to the Area’s competition calendar; oversees and approves Area programs and financials; appoints individuals to serve on the Area Council; schedules/chairs Area Council meetings, the annual Area Meeting, and Area Organizers meeting.  

To nominate a candidate, first secure the permission from the person to be nominated. Submit nominations to diana.lewis0@gmail.com, and include the information below. 

1) Name 

2) Address, and phone numbers 

3) Brief description of occupation/expertise (knowledge, skills, and abilities) 

4) Brief description of equestrian history 

Nominations will be accepted until July 20, 2022.  Questions may be directed to the Nominating Committee: Emily Holmes, Cyndi Kurth, or Cindy Phillips. See the Area III representatives contacts list for contact information.