Northwest Arkansas Hunter Jumper Association

04/07/2025

SUMMER CLASSIC UPDATES!!! 🏖
We are extending the entry deadline from tonight to SUNDAY AT 5PM to account for the holiday.

🎯 Special Classes Line-Up
Friday, July 11 – Hunter Derby Afternoon (starting at 2:00 PM)

✨ 18" Derby (2' High Options) - sponsored by Deer Creek Farm Family & Friends

🌿 2' Hunter Derby (2'3 High Options) - sponsored by Deer Creek Farm Family & Friends

🌟 2'6" / 2'9 Hunter Derby (will be run at both heights) - sponsored by Buchanan Street Family Dentistry

Each derby class offers $500 in prize money! And don’t forget to grab a sweet treat from MarShae's Sweet Escape while you’re watching! 🍦🐴

Saturday, July 12

💥 $500 0.75m Jumper Team Scurry – a fast-paced team challenge! - sponsored by Deer Creek Farm Family & Friends

🏆 Annual Equitation Challenge: Over Fences, Flat, Written, and Hands On Horsemanship phases!! - No extra riding for your horse or pony, and lots of opportunities to show off your horsemanship skills! - sponsored by Dr. Tember McNeill - Boston Mountains Peak Performance Chiropractic

While you're enjoying everything Summer Classic has to offer, be sure to stop by our Clothing & Tack Swap. If you have anything you'd like to donate or swap, please reach out to any board member, or just bring it to the show!

Astride Equestrian Provisions will be on site all weekend with her mobile tack store - come ready to shop!

Our Equine Professionals Fair has been postponed to the October Harvest Run show.

📝 Prize List: Check out the full schedule and class descriptions here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGqocBCCwI/cRaUWz9Q_7Fsi4TsZcAlGg/view?utm_content=DAGqocBCCwI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he5d7143f77

📥 Enter Now:
Register online via HorseShowsOnline: https://horseshowsonline.com/ShowDetails?ShowGUID=0fef030c-ab19-41f0-a1c4-c6cf171fb493

📊 Current 2025 Standings:
View updated points before heading into a double-points weekend: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sl_Lnn6VU7TtZuJedvTwL9QaeS-twNhA/view?usp=drive_link

Please be reminded that all riders must have a current membership to show. Complete your membership form here: https://forms.gle/s5KQ8upMzrPWJV9A8

As always, we’re so grateful for your support and can’t wait to see you at the Summer Classic!

Check out this Flyer (5.5 x 8.5) designed by Bridgette Pardo.

02/07/2025

Update!!! All covered thanks to our amazing Community!!!

Deer Creek Farm families stepped up and raised $1500 between them to sponsor the Team Scurry, 18" Derby, and 2' Derby! Dr Tember McNeill is covering the Eq Challenge, Buchanan Street Family Dentistry is covering the 2'6 Derby, and the Original Gluggle Jug is covering the $250 Hospitality Sponsorship 💪🏼 teamwork makes the dream work!! All sponsorships covered.

Dr. Tember McNeill - Boston Mountains Peak Performance Chiropractic

23/06/2025

22/06/2025

We’re thrilled to invite you to the 2025 NWAHJA Summer Classic, July 11–13 at the beautiful Pauline Whitaker Arena in Fayetteville!

This fun-filled weekend of competition features exciting special classes and DOUBLE POINTS toward year-end awards—don’t miss your chance to move up in the standings!

Entries and stalls due by 5pm, Friday, July 4.

🎯 Special Classes Line-Up
Friday, July 11 – Hunter Derby Afternoon (starting at 2:00 PM)

✨ 18" Derby (2' High Options)

🌿 2' Hunter Derby (2'3 High Options)

🌟 2'6" / 2'9 Hunter Derby (will be run at both heights)
Each derby class offers $500 in prize money!

While you're enjoying Friday's Hunter Derbies, be sure to stop by our Equine Professionals Fair to meet local experts and learn about careers in the horse industry. And don’t forget to grab a sweet treat from Marshae's Sweet Escape while you’re there! 🍦🐴
Saturday, July 12

💥 $500 0.75m Jumper Team Scurry – a fast-paced team challenge!

🏆 Annual Equitation Challenge – polish your skills and shine in the spotlight.

📝 Prize List:
Check out the full schedule and class descriptions here:
👉 https://www.canva.com/design/DAGqocBCCwI/cRaUWz9Q_7Fsi4TsZcAlGg/view?utm_content=DAGqocBCCwI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he5d7143f77

📥 Enter Now:
Register online via HorseShowsOnline:
👉 https://horseshowsonline.com/ShowDetails?ShowGUID=0fef030c-ab19-41f0-a1c4-c6cf171fb493

📊 Current 2025 Standings:
View updated points before heading into a double-points weekend:
👉 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sl_Lnn6VU7TtZuJedvTwL9QaeS-twNhA/view?usp=drive_link

As always, we’re so grateful for your support and can’t wait to see you at the Summer Classic!

17/06/2025

🌟 Will you sponsor a Spotlight Class at the NWAHJA Summer Classic!? 🌟

The 2025 NWAHJA Summer Classic is bringing the excitement with FOUR beautiful Hunter Derbies and ONE thrilling Jumper Classic—but we need your help to make them shine! ✨

We’re currently seeking $500 sponsors for each of these special showcase classes. Your sponsorship directly supports our local riders and helps us create a top-notch experience with beautiful prizes, derby-style courses, and that extra touch of show ring magic.

🎀 Classes in need of sponsorship:

🤩Crossrails Hunter Derby

🤩18” Hunter Derby

🤩2'/2’3” Hunter Derby

🤩2’6”/2'9 Hunter Derby - Thanks to Buchanan Street Family Dentistry for already sponsoring this class!!

🤩Jumper Classic

🎁 Sponsors will be recognized with:

Announcements during the class

Logo/banner placement (if provided)

Recognition on our social media and in show materials

Big appreciation from the riders and the NWAHJA community!

💌 Interested in sponsoring? Message us here or email [email protected] to claim your class!

Thank you for helping us support the riders who make our shows so special! 🐴💙

08/06/2025

Good morning!

We made a small adjustment this morning and combined the Low Adult Hunters with the Very Low Hunters, due to low entries in those divisions.
Here's to a beautiful Sunday at Blue Sky Ranch!

PS - Don't forget to follow Speckled Lens for your show photos!!!!

The NWAHJA Team

07/06/2025

Thank you all for your flexibility and patience this weekend! It’s shaping up to be a gorgeous Sunday, and the footing is in great shape.

A huge thank you to everyone at Blue Sky for their tireless work and commitment to making the best of the weather—we truly appreciate it! That was some incredible dirt work in the arena this morning.

Attached is the updated schedule for Sunday. Please note the following changes:

The Low Open Hunter division from Saturday has been combined with the Open Hunter.

The Low Adult division from Saturday has been rescheduled for Sunday.

Let’s finish out a great weekend together—we’re looking forward to a fun and smooth final day!

You can submit add/scratches or additional entries online here: https://horseshowsonline.com/ShowDetails.aspx?ShowGUID=d8cb733e-1900-4100-8e1f-76a216ef0cc1

Best,
The NWAHJA Team

07/06/2025

Updated time table for the weekend. Short/Long has been combined for Saturday, and Low Open and Open Hunter have been combined on Sunday.

07/06/2025

6:37AM UPDATE
🌧️LOW OPEN AND LOW ADULT HUNTER DIVISIONS WILL MOVE TO SUNDAY.
☀️Schedule will start today at 10:30 with the Short Stirrup Schooling break!! Likely in the indoor arena.

07/06/2025

‼️🚨🔔We will do a 9AM start tomorrow, Saturday, to allow a bit more time for weather to move through.

07/06/2025

‼️🚨🔔We will do a 9AM start tomorrow, Saturday to allow a bit more time for weather to move through.

We’re looking forward to seeing you all at Blue Sky Ranch this weekend! Please find attached the updated timetable for the show. **all weather related changes will be announced by 4am via email and social media post.**

Please note the low open hunter division on Saturday will run at the start of the day.

Weather Update:
As many of you have likely seen, the weather forecast is looking less than ideal. While we always hope for sunshine, we remain committed to hosting the show as planned. If necessary, we will relocate Saturday classes to the indoor arena. We’ll communicate any updates or changes for the weekend as soon as they are made, so please keep an eye on your email and our social media accounts. The safety of our horses and riders will as always be the top priority, so thank you all for your continued support and flexibility.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Let's make it another great show!

Best,
2025 NWAHJA Board

02/06/2025

REMINDER to get entries in for Blue Sky Bash if you haven’t already! Check out the updated time table