Every year, CHJA members look forward to the Copper Penny Horse Show. And this year's version did not disappoint. The show's highlight is the Foxcreek Mobile Equine Outfitters' Mini Prix. Twenty horse and rider combinations tested the course with Madison McKenzie and her A La Mode taking the blue ribbon. Professional Stephanie Peterson was runner-up riding Linda Vellman's DaVinci.

In the other major jumper class, the Paradise Found Gambler's Choice, Nicole Jackson of Colorado Springs topped a field of 23 on her Adagio. In the InStride, Inc. Pro-Am Hunter Derby, it was Nicole Davis and Skyfall coming away with the win. And in the Just A Little Farm Stirrup Cup Derby, Aedan Mooney rode her mother Brannon's Shining Star to a first place finish.

Over in the equitation ring, Chiara Sassano had quite the successful outing on her mother Terri's Mont Scirroco. The pair won the CHJA Junior Medal and were reserve champion in both the Dorothy Roberts Medal and the Col. R.L. Robertson Medal.

Amateur rider and CHJA Board Member Kristina McCombie not only was champion in the Ruth Ayres Medal but also the Amateur Hunter 18-35 division. And in the CHJA Junior 14 and Under division, Gianna Lanteri was champion in both the Junior Equitation and the Junior Hunter.

Compete results for Copper Penny, the Estes Park Festival and other CHJA-sanctioned shows are at chja.org.

CHJA MEDAL FINALS AROUND THE CORNER

The CHJA Medal Finals are fast approaching. Look for some fun changes including a new Barn Cook-Off competition. Details on the Oct. 5-7 event are still be finalized but you can rest assured, it's going to be a good time for all!

USEF INSTITUTES NEW HORSE WELFARE GUIDELINES

The United States Equestrian Federation has established new, more strict, horse welfare guidelines. These will take affect Sept. 1, 2017.

The guidelines begin with the following statement: "A common thread that binds all of the Federation’s breeds and disciplines is a dedication and commitment to the health, welfare, and safety of the horse. US Equestrian is committed to ensuring the welfare of our horses and providing a safe and fair competition environment to all of our members and their equine partners. To do this, US Equestrian has created rules to govern the actions of our members and protect both horses and humans, allowing them to experience the joy of horse sports."

Read the full announcement on chja.org.