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Join the USHJA Puissance Challenge Fundraiser until November 30 to support the sport, have fun with your barn and win great prizes. Your participation helps USHJA's education, humanitarian and competition programs through the USHJA Foundation.
🥳 Congrats to Sarah Miller, who was awarded the Charles "Chuck" Keller Grant for Equestrian Excellence during the MZ Farms/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program National Training Session.
The award was created to honor Chuck Keller's commitment to teaching and training riders and horses in the Hunter, Jumper and Equitation disciplines and his dedication to instilling horsemanship and sportsmanship in his riders during his 45-year career as an owner, trainer, rider and licensed official. She received $500 to be used to further her training in pursuit of equestrian excellence.
🗣Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in open dialogue to shape the future of our Sport at the 2023 USHJA Annual Meeting!
🚨November 16 is the last day to register for a discounted hotel rate. Follow the link below for details.
🔗For more information and to register for the annual meeting, visit ushja.org/annualmeeting.
Join us in person in Concord, North Carolina for the 2023 USHJA Annual Meeting from December 4-7 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa.
Emily Grace Swinson stood out on top out of a group of 16 exceptional upcoming athletes following four days of riding and stable management at the 2023 MZ Farms/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program National Training Session, held at the University of Findlay's James L. Child, Jr. English Equestrian Cente...
TODAY is the first day of the 2023 USHJA Zone Annual Meetings! Make sure to tune in virtually for free 📺
💻Join any Zone Annual Meeting in webinar format to hear from committee members on sports governance and more! See the schedule below for the dates, times and link to join⤵
📅 Monday, November 6
✔ USHJA Zone 6 meets at 12 p.m. ET 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/85681062960
✔ USHJA Zone 10 meets at 1 p.m. ET 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/85987890373
✔ USHJA Zone 3 meets at 2 p.m. ET 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/88539924265
✔ USHJA Zone 9 meets at 3 p.m. ET 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/86823343844
✔ USHJA Zone 4 meets at 4 p.m. ET 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/89286266976
✔ USHJA Zone 1 meets at 5 p.m. ET 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/86569456107
📅 Tuesday, November 7
✔ USHJA Zone 7 meets at 11 a.m. ET 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/85365620356
✔ USHJA Zone 5 meets at 1 p.m. ET 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/81965375009
✔ USHJA Zone 8 meets at 2 p.m. ET 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/81397151273
✔ USHJA Zone 12 meets at 4 p.m. ET 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/82812883566
📅 Monday, November 13
✔ USHJA Zone 2 meets at 9 a.m. ET, password:796672 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/87898893208
⭐USHJA Recognized Riding Academy Lesson Horse Honor Roll Spotlight⭐
🐴 Martha
📍 Chatham Hall of Chatham, Virginia
⭐17-year-old American Warmblood, six years giving lessons
🍎Favorite Treat: Anything
😊If she were a famous person, she would be: Blake Lively
✅Martha is one of the most versatile horses in our barn. She is a seasoned upper-level jumper and one of our shows' top IEA draws. She does the Open divisions down to walk/trot/canter. This year she went to IEA Nationals and won three blue ribbons with three different riders, participating in two work-off classes as well. Martha is amazing!
📷 Chatham Hall
Join us in person in Concord, North Carolina for the 2023 USHJA Annual Meeting from December 4-7 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa.
📰Catch up on the latest news!
Members are invited to comment on proposed rule changes being considered for the 2025 competition year online here through October 31! This is an important part of the rule change proposal process, and we look forward to your feedback.
USHJA Affiliate Spotlight - Virginia Pony Breeders Association
The VPBA would like to congratulate its 2023 Breeding and Performance year end champion and reserve champions:
Broodmare
🥇Clovercroft Spring Fling (Clovercroft Spring Away x Wee Farms Spring Rain)
Foal
🥇My Hart Persephone (Farnley Triton x Clovercroft Spring Fling)
Yearling, Colt/Gelding
🥇Smooth Talker (Land’s End Adagio x Final Say)
🥈Tantallon Mostly Magic (Maple Side Mr. Magic x Penny Serenade)
Yearling, Filly
🥇Free To Be Me (Falling Moon Freedom x Land’s End Misty)
🥈Shenandoah Coral Bracelet (Farnley Triton x Shenandoah Coral Spring)
Two-Year-Old Colt/Gelding
🥇Speak Easy (*Telynau Royal Anthem x Final Say)
🥈Free Style (Falling Moon Freedom x Paris)
Three-Year-Old's
🥇Point of Rocks (Wellen Gold Point x Dragonfly Shamrock)
🥈Picturesque Hidden Gem (Picturesque Formal Attire x Hidden Creek’s Serenity)
VPBA Young Ponies Under Saddle
🥇Secret Passion (EMC Entourage x Shelby Secret)
🥈Point of Rocks (Wellen Gold Point x Dragonfly Shamrock)
Registered Virginia Bred Performance Division
🥇Afonwen Rihanna Steel Your Heart (*Kinmel Apollo x Afonwen’s Anne’s Ori-Ori-Oreo)
🥈Meadow Fox Cadbury (Meadow Fox Ronaldo x Foxmor Godiva)
📷 Kathryn Southard
🗣Get a front-row seat and participate in the 2023 USHJA Zone Annual Meeting virtually for free!
💻Join any Zone Annual Meeting in webinar format to hear from committee members on sports governance and more! See the schedule below for the dates, times and link to join⤵
📅 Monday, November 6
✔ USHJA Zone 6 meets at 12 p.m. ET 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/85681062960
✔ USHJA Zone 10 meets at 1 p.m. ET 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/85987890373
✔ USHJA Zone 3 meets at 2 p.m. ET 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/88539924265
✔ USHJA Zone 9 meets at 3 p.m. ET 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/86823343844
✔ USHJA Zone 4 meets at 4 p.m. ET 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/89286266976
✔ USHJA Zone 1 meets at 5 p.m. ET 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/86569456107
📅 Tuesday, November 7
✔ USHJA Zone 7 meets at 11 a.m. ET 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/85365620356
✔ USHJA Zone 5 meets at 1 p.m. ET 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/81965375009
✔ USHJA Zone 8 meets at 2 p.m. ET 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/81397151273
✔ USHJA Zone 12 meets at 4 p.m. ET 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/82812883566
📅 Monday, November 13
✔ USHJA Zone 2 meets at 9 a.m. ET, password:796672 🔗ushja-org.zoom.us/j/87898893208
Congrats to Evelyn Clark and Lily Sonneborn for being USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Nationals participants!
The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is pleased to announce the 32 participants for this year’s USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Nationals, which will be held at the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio, November 9-12, and USHJA Adult Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Nationals, which will be held virt...
🍎Clinics coming soon near you⤵
⭐Hunter Judging Seminar sponsored by Equine Insurance Professionals, LLC
📍Lexington, Virginia at the Virginia Horse Center 📅October 27-28
✔Learn the basics of judging Hunters at a regional level in a relaxed atmosphere at a great facility with a USEF 40+ year "R" judge.
📧Contact Ellen Shevella at [email protected] for further information or visit ushja.org/Clinics.
⭐Julie Winkel Clinic at Oldfields School
📍Sparks, Maryland 📅October 28-29
✔Group-format clinic offering 2'3"-3'6"+ sections
✔Stabling is available
✔$525 for both days
✔Indoor arena, eurofelt footing, permanent restrooms and refreshments included
📧Contact Amy Phillips at [email protected] for more information or visit ushja.org/Clinics.
The 🌟Naomi Blumenthal Memorial Training Grant🌟 application closes in 5️⃣ days on October 15!
This grant awards 💲1,500 to a USHJA, Professional Horseman’s Association or Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association member to further their equestrian education.
Apply and learn more⤵
The Naomi Blumenthal Memorial Training Grant provides financial support for equestrians wishing to continue their equestrian education. Created in honor of Naomi Blumenthal, the grant is intended to support the furtherance of equestrian education in any of the following areas:
🗣 Applications CLOSE in ✌ days on October 12 for the Alvin Topping Governance Grant!
✔Provides one USHJA member 25 years of age or under with a $500 grant to support their attendance at the USHJA or USEF annual meeting.
Learn more and apply by 📅October 12 ⤵
The Alvin Topping Governance Grant was established to honor Topping's work in equestrian sport governance, including his commitment to the establishment and success of the USHJA. One $500 grant is awarded annually to assist one USHJA member, 25 years of age or under) with funding to support their at...
🎉Congrats to Sally Ives on your second place finish in this competitive finals!
The American Horse Council Impact Survey closes 📅 TODAY 📅 September 29. Take the survey today to have your voice counted and be heard.
👉 horsecouncil.org/economic-impact-study
⭐USHJA RRA Lesson Horse Honor Roll Spotlight⭐
🐴Big Heart, aka Hearty
📍Stonehouse Stables of Toano, Virginia
⭐20-year-old Welsh pony, 11 years giving lessons
🍬Favorite Treat: Any food, especially his brother's alfalfa scraps
✅Hearty is a barn mascot. He greets everyone and puts a smile on your face. He is small, mighty and yet so sweet. He packs the kids around and is worth more than his weight in gold. Hearty stands and allows kids to learn from body clipping to horse showing. One of his nicknames is Sugar because he is so sweet!
📷Tara M. Best
Catch up on the latest Zone 3 news📰
The USHJA Board of Directors elected Britt McCormick for the position of President of USHJA during the Board of Directors meeting on September 11. After a 15-month transition period, McCormick will take office at the conclusion of the 2024 USHJA Annual Meeting.
USHJA Outreach and Affiliate members, now is your time to ⭐SHINE⭐
Fill out and submit the form below ⤵ for your chance to be featured in USHJA eNewsletters, social and more!
Please click the link to complete this form.
The 🌟Naomi Blumenthal Memorial Training Grant🌟 application closes on October 15!
This grant awards 💲1,500 to a USHJA, Professional Horseman’s Association or Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association member to further their equestrian education.
Apply and learn more⤵
The Naomi Blumenthal Memorial Training Grant provides financial support for equestrians wishing to continue their equestrian education. Created in honor of Naomi Blumenthal, the grant is intended to support the furtherance of equestrian education in any of the following areas:
🗣 Applications are OPEN for this year's Alvin Topping Governance Grant, which provides one USHJA member 25 years of age or under with a $500 grant to support their attendance at the USHJA or USEF annual meeting. Learn more and apply by 📅October 12 ⤵
The Alvin Topping Governance Grant was established to honor Topping's work in equestrian sport governance, including his commitment to the establishment and success of the USHJA. One $500 grant is awarded annually to assist one USHJA member, 25 years of age or under) with funding to support their at...
⭐USHJA Affiliate Spotlight News⭐
The 35th Southwest Va Hunter Jumper Assn (SWVHJA) Annual Show & Medal Final will be held October 26-29 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia. Hunter, Equitation, Pleasure and Jumper classes for all. Special anniversary year prizes and awards. The hospitality room is open every day of the show, sponsored by Triple Crown Nutrition. Hollins University is hosting a Friday night pizza party. $1000 Invitational Hunter Derby Thursday evening and SWVHJA Pony, Hunter Seat and Adult Medal Finals Saturday night. Mark your calendars!
📷Anne Johnston
The Virginia Pony Breeders Association wishes to congratulate the Highest Scoring Registered Virginia-Bred pony at the Kym K. Smith/USHJA Young Hunter Pony Championships - East.
⭐Secret Agent (*Rotherwood Bo Jangle x Shelby Secret by Farnley Belshazzar)
✅The 3-year-old gelding was bred by Barbara J. Chappell, of Warrenton, Virginia, and owned by Alexis Hutchens of Midway, Kentucky. The pony placed first, second and third in the three classes of the division for 5-year-olds and Under. Ridden by Hadley Hoeft of Anthem, Arizona, Secret Agent was named Champion of his division and Overall High Point Virginia Bred Pony.
📷Kathryn Southard
💛It's National Butterscotch Pudding Day, which means we want to 👀see your butterscotch-colored ponies below in the comments!
📷 Eye Was Here Photography
🎉Congrats to Aubrey Jones on being the Zone 3 Outreach Golden Backstage Pass recipient!
The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is pleased to announce the 11 riders that earned the Outreach Golden Backstage Pass to compete in the USHJA Affiliate National Championships during the Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada, over November 13-19.
Congrats to Zone 3 riders Rowan Love, Sarah Miller, Lauren Satola and Emily Grace for being four of 16 selected athletes for the MZ Farms LLC/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program National Training Session!
The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is pleased to announce the 16 athletes and four stable managers selected to participate in the 13th annual MZ Farms/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program National Training Session. This year's session will be held at the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio, November 9...
⭐USHJA Recognized Riding Academy Spotlight
📍Full Moon Farm in Finksburg, Maryland
📞Christine Hryzak at (410) 795-8371
✅IEA Team On Site
✅ Full-service barn offering: lessons, leasing, boarding, summer camps, birthday parties, clinics and youth programs
‼ September 1 is the last day to qualify for USHJA 3’3” Hunter Seat Medal Finals - East!
✅Finals are open to those who have qualified by earning a minimum of 10 points during the qualifying period.
👉Visit ushja.org/HunterSeatMedal to see the qualified list.
📍New England Equitation Championships at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts
📅October 18 - 22
📷 Anne Gittins Photography
⏰ Time is running out ⏰ September 1 is the deadline to compete in the USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge and Adult Horsemanship Quiz Challenge! 📝Test your horsemanship knowledge through online quizzes for a chance to compete at the national level.
🔗Learn more and complete the quizzes at ushja.org/HQC
👀See what the 2022 winners had to say about the challenge⤵
🎙"This win means the world to me. I have been in a small barn in the middle of nowhere all of my life, so having the opportunity to get my name out and having people know who I am just incredible," said Emma Friedman, 2022 USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge winner. "I want to go as far as possible in this industry."
🎙"There is nothing as rewarding as building that bond with your horse and knowing their demeanor, their mannerisms and their quirks—that really comes when you are the one tasked with taking responsibility for their overall health. This is a great challenge for you to learn and broaden your base of knowledge to have the confidence that you can take top-notch care of your horse," said Stephanie Leddy, 2022 Adult Horsemanship Quiz Challenge winner. "I think every Adult Amateur should participate [in Adult HQC.] You learn so much, and it gives you a structured framework to see where there might be gaps in your knowledge or things you might want to learn more about."
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The 2022 Platinum Performance/USHJA Hunter Championship Week and there is more than $572,000 in 💸 HUNTER PRIZE MONEY 💸 up for grabs! Congratulations to the leading prize money earner from our zone from Round 1️⃣ of the 3’/3’3’’ Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championship. Stay tuned for more updates! ⭐ Katie Cooper - $622.41
It's finally here! The Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship is this week at the Kentucky Horse Park, and you can catch the action on USHJA TV on Horse & Country TV.
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