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2026 NorCal Bulletin 1

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Board of Directors Board of Directors

FFICERSO O

Denize Borges President denize.borges@norcalhj.org 925-876-8960

1stVicePresident Erika Westhoff erika.westhoff@norcalhj.org 510-331-0327

2ndVicePresident Sally Hudson Treasurer Amanda Diefenderfer amanda.diefenderfer@norcalhj.org 805-610-6326

sally.hudson@norcalhj.org 831-594-1719

JenniferLeaLampton jen.lampton@norcalhj.org 510-747-8230

SuzanneStone suzanne.stone@norcalhj.org

RachelFaierman rachel.faierman@norcalhj.org 858-692-5305

RileyElaineBenvenuti riley.benvenuti@norcalhj.org 916-764-5013

KrystenCholoewinki marqueequestrian@gmail.com

GraceBelmont grace.belmont@norcalhj.org 831-809-0432

IRECTORSD D

LeylanGleeson leylan.gleeson@norcalhj.org 216-409-1798

SamanthaLanzone samantha.lanzone@norcalhj.org 925-899-4968

Lauren Wasserman admin@norcalhj.org lauren.wasserman@norcalhj.org 530-304-2059 PO Box 243, Davis 95617

Northern Winter Classic I A

Murieta Equestrian Center Feb 12-15

Tim Postel: 916-305-8898 Concluded

Northern Winter Classic II A Murieta Equestrian Center Feb 18-22 Tim Postel: 916-305-8898 Concluded

Northern Winter Classic III A Murieta Equestrian Center Feb 25-Mar 1 Tim Postel: 916-305-8898 Concluded

Northern Winter Classic IV A Murieta Equestrian Center Mar 4-8 Tim Postel: 916-305-8898 Concluded

Paso Park Shamrockin' Show B

Paso Robles Horse Park Mar 19-22

Amanda Diefenderfer: 805-369-1323 Concluded

Sacramento Spring Classic I A Murieta Equestrian Center Mar 26-29 Lyn Nelson: 717-870-3085 Applied

Sacramento Spring Classic 2 A Murieta Equestrian Center Mar 31-Apr 4 Lyn Nelson: 717-870-3085 Applied

Paso Park Welcome Classic A Paso Robles Horse Park Apr 8-12

Paso Park Spring Classic A Paso Robles Horse Park Apr 15-19

Amanda Diefenderfer: 805-369-1323 Applied

Amanda Diefenderfer: 805-369-1323 Applied

Woodside Spring Classic 1 A Woodside Horse Park Apr 22-26 Lyn Nelson: 717-870-3085 Applied

Woodside Spring Classic 2 A Woodside Horse Park Apr 29-May 3 Lyn Nelson: 717-870-3085 Applied

River City Classic B Murieta Equestrian Center May 7-10 Nancy Gannon: 916-813-6214 Applied

SHP Spring Classic I A Sonoma Horse Park May 13-17

717-870-3085 Applied SHP Spring Classic II A Sonoma Horse Park May 20-24

Paso Park Rosé In May B Paso Robles Horse Park May 21-24 Amanda Diefenderfer: 805-369-1323 Applied

Woodside Summer Classic 1 A Woodside Horse Park June 10-14 Lyn Nelson: 717-870-3085 Applied

Woodside Summer Classic 2 A Woodside Horse Park June 17-21 Lyn Nelson: 717-870-3085 Applied

SHP Summer Classic

SHP Giant Steps Charity Classic A

Silicon Valley Equestrian Festival 1 A Woodside Horse Park Aug 19-23

SHP Fall Classic I A Sonoma Horse Park Sept 2-6

SHP Fall Classic II A

717-870-3085

Sacramento International Welcome Week A Murieta Equestrian Center Sept 23-27 Lyn Nelson: 717-870-3085 Applied

Sacramento International Horse Show A Murieta Equestrian Center Sept 30-Oct 4 Lyn Nelson: 717-870-3085 Applied

Paso Pumpkins & Ponies B

Paso Robles Horse Park Oct 8-11 Amanda Diefenderfer: 805-369-1323 Applied

Woodside International 1 B Woodside Horse Park Oct 13-18 Lyn Nelson: 717-870-3085 Applied

Murieta Autumn Classic A Murieta Equestrian Center Oct 14-18 Tim Postel: 916-305-8898 Applied

Woodside International 2 A Woodside Horse Park Oct 20-25 Lyn Nelson: 717-870-3085 Applied

Paso Park Fall Classic A

Paso Park Oak Tree Classic A

Paso Park Turkey Trot & Jump B

Paso Robles Horse Park Oct 21-25 Amanda Diefenderfer: 805-369-1323 Applied

Paso Robles Horse Park Oct 28-Nov 1 Amanda Diefenderfer: 805-369-1323 Applied

Paso Robles Horse Park Nov 5-8

Amanda Diefenderfer: 805-369-1323 Applied

Over $5,000 Awarded

SponsoredBy

JUNIOR HUNTERS

Atherton, CA

AMATEUR OWNER HUNTERS

(3'6")
Sierra Landscape Chico, CA
SponsoredBy
JUNIOR HUNTERS (3'3")
Nicole Norris
SponsoredBy
(3'6")
Reagan Hayes
Walnut Creek, CA

Sold Out! Paso Park Welcome Classic | April 8-12

USEF National A, Jumper Rating 4

Entries Close March 17

Sold Out! Paso Park Spring Classic | April 15-19

USEF National A, Jumper Rating 4

Entries Close March 24

Spring Fling Schooling Show | May 16-17

Entries Close May 1

Rosé in May Pathway | May 21-24

Regional USEF B, USHJA Outreach, AQHA World Qualifier

Host of NorCal Equitation Classics!

Entries Close May 5

Pumpkins & Ponies Pathway | Oct 8-11

Regional USEF B, USHJA Outreach

Entries Close September 22

Paso Park Fall Classic | Oct 21-25

USEF National A, Jumper Rating 4

Entries Close September 29

Paso Park Oak Tree Classic | Oct 28-Nov 1

USEF National A, Jumper Rating 4

Entries Close October 20

Turkey Trot & Jump Pathway | Nov 5-8

Regional USEF B, USHJA Outreach, Rated Dressage

Entries Close October 20

Reserve your stalls today on PasoRoblesHorsePark.com!

Dr. Courtney Lewis

ADULT AMATEUR HUNTERS, RIDERS 41 & OVER

ADULT AMATEUR HUNTERS, RIDERS 18-40

Hilary Johnson

Hilary Johnson Pleasanton, CA SponsoredBy

Brittany Massey Sloughhouse, CA SponsoredBy

Flying Change Farms Loomis, CA SponsoredBy

MEDIUM PONY HUNTERS

SMALL PONY HUNTERS

CHILD’S PONY HUNTERS

SHORT / LONG STIRRUP

LOW ADULT JUMPERS

DivisionSponsorship Division Sponsorship

Sponsorship Packages BENEFITS

NorCal Medal Finals Show Classic Sponsorship Includes name recognition on class title

Logo display during class presentation on scoreboard

Winner of Classic to receive a customized award with sponsor name

Grand Champion

$1,800 ($2,450 value!)

Champion

$1,200 ($1,600 value!)

Blue Ribbon

$700 ($935 value!)

Supporter

$250

1 Full Page Ad in NorCal Medal Finals Program

NorCal Medal Finals Arena Signage- Large Banner in Main Arena

Special Programs Sponsorship

1 Congratulatory Ad in NorCal Awards Banquet Program

3 Full Page Ads in NorCal bulletins (must be placed during the year of sponsorship)

Logo & information next to division in bulletin (6 annually)

Logo & information next to division on website

NorCal Medal Finals Show Division Sponsorship Includes logo and division sponsorship in NorCal Medal Finals program

1 Full Page Ad In NorCal Medal Finals Program

NorCal Medal Finals Arena Signage

Special Programs Sponsorship

1 Congratulatory Ad in NorCal Awards Banquet Program

1 Full Page Ad in NorCal bulletin

Logo & information next to division in bulletin (6 annually)

Logo & information next to division on website

NorCal Medal Finals Show Division Sponsorship Includes logo and division sponsorship in NorCal Medal Finals program 1⁄2 Page Ad In NorCal Medal Finals Program NorCal Medal Finals Arena Signage 1⁄2 Page Ad In NorCal Bulletin Logo & information next to division in bulletin (6 annually) Logo & information next to division on website

New in 2026!

NorCal Division Sponsorship

Name next to division in bulletin (6 annually, no logo or link)

Name next to division on website (no logo or link)

NorCal Medals

Cecilia Selinger

Trained By: Adrienne Grasso

2025 Champion

PONY MEDAL

Lee Sickel

Trained by Sarah Moberg

MedalFinals sponsoredby:

NorCal Medals

3'Medal 3' Medal 2025 Champion

Trained By: Lara Connolly

Trained By: Corrie Busalacchi

MedalFinals sponsoredby:

JR/AM 3' MEDAL

Trained by Heather Kelly

Natalie Curtis**
Adrien Srinivasan
Charlotte Jacobs

NorCal Medals

Addison Cheetham

Trained By: Cassie Belmont

Peyton Cosentino

Trained By: Emma Hainze

Riley Delaney

Trained By: Cassie Belmont

Charlotte Jacobs

Trained By: Heather Kelly

Taryn Joyce

Trained By: Kristie LaFreniere

2025 Champion

3'6" JUNIOR MEDAL

Trained by Karen van der Burgh

Karen Kang

NorCal Medals

Jada Hertz

Trained By: Julie Young

Jennifer Larsen

Trained By: Tarrone Seaton

Grace Naclerio

Trained By: Julie Young

3'6" SENIOR MEDAL

Misa Kokka

Trained by Denize

Borges

QUALIFYING FOR FINALS

PONY MEDAL SPECS:

The NorCal Pony Medal Class is open to current junior members of NorCal Hunter/Jumper Association Trainers of contestants must also be members of NorCal No junior over 12 years may compete on a small pony, and no junior over 14 years may compete on a medium pony Riders in this class may NOT enter a NorCal Junior Medal at the same show Suitability of pony to rider will be emphasized - stallions are not permitted One rider per pony Hunter-type fences will be used and fence heights will be according to USEF specifications for small, medium, and large ponies. The course, of not less than six hunter-type fences with at least one change of direction, is to incorporate at least two tests (USEF 1-9). No work-off is required.

Three (3) points qualifies a pony rider for the Finals. Qualified riders may continue to compete in the class throughout the year Points will be awarded as follows:

If 20+ riders complete the course 10-8-7-6-5-4-3-2

If 5-20 riders complete the course 7-5-4-3-2-1

If 4 riders complete the course 5-3-2-1

If 3 riders complete the course 4-2-1

If 2 riders complete the course 3-1

If 1 rider completes the course, 1 point will be awarded

3' MEDAL SPECS:

The purpose of this class is to introduce novice/intermediate riders to the demands of Medal Class competition. This class is open to junior and amateur members of NorCal who have not shown in any classes higher than 3'3" in the qualifying year. Trainers of contestants must also be NorCal members A stallion may not be ridden by a junior. The class may be held in either the hunter ring or the jumper ring. The course will consist of approximately 8 fences 3-ft in height, with a minimum of two changes of direction A work-off of at least the top 4 contestants is mandatory Seven (7) points qualifies a junior rider for the finals

Qualified riders may continue to compete in the class throughout the year. Points will be awarded as follows:

If 20+ riders complete the course 10-8-7-6-5-4-3-2

If 5-20 riders complete the course 7-5-4-3-2-1

If 4 riders complete the course 5-3-2-1

If 3 riders complete the course 4-2-1

Three riders must complete the course in order to fill the class. If fewer than 3 riders complete the course, no points will be awarded If fewer than 5 riders complete the course, no medal will be awarded.

Not Yet Qualified:

2 Points:

1 Point: Ayaan Desai

Not Yet Qualified:

6 Points: Abigail Robinson, Olivia Whiting

5 Points: Sadie Keller, Ava McClelland

4 Points: Bianca Carretero

3 Points: Myla Goldman**, Alexa Tonner**

2 Points: Claire Drago, Emerson Marone**

1 Point: Marybeth Carter, Hailey Sterwalt

QUALIFYING FOR FINALS

3'6" JUNIOR MEDAL SPECS:

The NorCal JUNIOR Medal Class is open to current junior members of NorCal Hunter/Jumper Association Trainers of contestants must also be current NorCal members A stallion may not be ridden by a junior

To be shown over a course of not less than eight fences 3'6" in height Either hunter or jumper type fences may be used

The course must include at least two changes of direction, and a combination containing an oxer No triple combinations, water jumps or liverpools are allowed Two or more tests of the top 4 riders will be required (Tests 1-19)

Any exhibitor failing to return for the work-off will automatically be placed last of those called back. Five (5) points qualifies a junior rider for the finals. Qualified riders may continue to compete in the class throughout the year. Points will be awarded as follows:

If 20+ riders complete the course 10-8-7-6-5-4-3-2.

If 5-20 riders complete the course 7-5-4-3-2-1

If 4 riders complete the course 5-3-2-1 If 3 riders complete the course 4-2-1

If fewer than 5 riders complete the course, no medal will be awarded Three riders must complete the course in order to fill the class If fewer than 3 riders complete the course, no points will be awarded Management may combine the NorCal Junior and NorCal Senior Medal Classes in the event that one or the other, or both, do not fill

Not Yet Qualified:

4 Points: Samantha Wood

3 Points: Gianna Milo

2 Points: Addison Cheney, Peyton Fullmore, Giselle Humphries, Avery Myers

1 Point: Parker Abe, Sophia Prion**

3'6" SENIOR MEDAL SPECS:

The NorCal SENIOR Medal Class is open to current amateur senior NorCal members. Trainers of contestants must also be current NorCal members. To be shown over a course of not less than eight fences 3'6" in height. Either hunter or jumper type fences may be used. The course must include at least two changes of direction, and a combination containing an oxer. No triple combinations, water jumps or liverpools are allowed. Two or more tests of the top 4 riders will be required (Tests 1-19). Any exhibitor failing to return for the work-off will automatically be placed last of those called back. If a senior rider completes a NorCal 3’6” medal qualifier they are automatically qualified for the final. Qualified riders may continue to compete in the class throughout the year. If fewer than 5 riders complete the course, no medal will be awarded. Three riders must complete the course in order to fill the class Management may combine the NorCal Junior and NorCal Senior Medal Classes in the event that one or the other, or both, do not fill

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