Education & Opportunities
Education & Opportunities
SNHSA offers educational resources and opportunities for riders, trainers, and equestrian enthusiasts, including clinics, scholarships, and training programs.
Member Education & Opportunities Committee
Chair: Annelise Appleseth
ajaequestrian@gmail.com
(651) 497-7827
Members: Maguire Price, Mindy Suszan, Ali Telatnik, Lisa Mays, Elle Morrison
Education and Opportunity Programs
This committee is responsible for implementing and managing a number of programs that are integral to the SNHSA organization. Please be aware that in addition to the general eligibility requirements and rules stated below, all programs follow SNHSA’s rules and bylaws.
USHJA Affiliate Association
SNHSA is an Affiliate Associate of USHJA. Through this membership, SNHSA is supported with quality educational and competitive programs aimed at developing cohesion among the various tiers of the hunter/jumper industry for the benefit of our sport.
Member Benefits Program
The Member Education & Opportunities Committee supports the Vision, Mission, Sportsman’s Charter and Core Values of Sierra Nevada Horse Show Association, as adopted from United States Equestrian. Amateurs, Amateur/Owners, Juniors and Advocate members are an integral part of this committee and its associated programs. Our goal is to educate the equestrian community and support grassroots efforts to elevate our support for generations to come.
The Member Benefits Program offers several educational clinics for the 2025 season. See the current season’s programs HERE.
Volunteer Program
Many volunteer efforts qualify for volunteering, just ask a board member what we need help with. You can accrue hours in fifteen-minute increments. If you have chosen to write a letter to a sponsor, please hand the letter to Annelise to send out. Two letters count for 15 minutes and a maximum of six letters can be sent per member.