January Zone 2 News

Thank you for being a Zone 2 Member! This month's Zone eNews looks a little different but still includes the same great content like application reminders, upcoming events, information about programs and more. 

Congratulations to Members Participating in USHJA Gold Star Clinics

The USHJA Gold Star Clinic - West was held January 12-16 at Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, California. The clinic will be available to watch On Demand at USHJA Channel on Horse & Country.

The USHJA Gold Star Clinic - East will be February 9-13 at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, and will be live streamed on Horse & Country.

Congratulations to participants from our zone: 

• Madyson Diaz, Eastchester, N.Y.
• Jessica Pastore, Flemington, N.J.
• Melissa Strawser, Mifflintown, Pa.
• Brooke Treichler, Riegelsville, Pa.

Applications Open for USHJA Gochman Grant for USEF Pony Finals and $10,000 Hamel Family Scholarship For Further Education 

Don't miss the opportunity to apply for the USHJA Gochman Grant for USEF Pony Finals and the $10,000 Hamel Family Scholarship for Further Education.

Enrollment Open for Several USHJA Programs

Enrollment is open for several USHJA Programs. Click the programs below to learn more and enroll!

• Green Hunter Incentive Program
• International Hunter Derby Program
• World Championship Hunter Rider Program
• Young Jumper Championships

2021 Outreach High Point Trainers Announced

Congratulations to 2021 USHJA Outreach High Point Trainers! 

USHJA Zone 2: Penny Schell

Apply for the Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team and Platinum Jumper Championships

If you are interested in participating in one of these great USHJA jumper programs in 2022, be sure to apply to have your points count toward qualifying! 

The 2022 Championships will be: 

July 27-31

2022 USHJA Zones 1 & 2
HITS-on-the-Hudson V
Saugerties, N.Y.

New this year: The 1.30/1.35m height section of the Zone Jumper Team Championships will now be moved to the Platinum Jumper Championships, allowing Professionals to compete at the height in addition to Juniors and Amateurs.

Know Before You Show

The USHJA is helping members Know Before You Show with a simple guide of rule changes taking effect for the new competition year.

Click here for a comprehensive list of rule changes that were approved in 2021 for the 2022 competition year and here for the complete 2022 USEF Rulebook.

Applications Open Feb. 1 for Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program Regional Training Sessions

Apply to participate in a Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program Regional Training Session this year!

The session near our zone:
June 20-24

Centenary University

Clinicians: Jim Wofford and Tracy Forman

View the full calendar.

Applications close April 1.

Specifications Changes for the USHJA Hunter Team Challenge

The USHJA Hunter Team Challenge will return in 2022 with a few changes. Save the date for the Challenge near you: 

Hunter Team Challenge - East

August 3-7, 2022
New York Horse & Pony
HITS-on-the-Hudson
Saugerties, N.Y.

Upcoming USHJA Webinar

USHJA Affiliate Organization News

Don't forget to renew your Affiliate Membership for 2022! The application can be emailed to Melanie Mader. Some member benefits include:

• Access to USHJA educational programs like the Emerging Athletes Program, Horsemanship Quiz Challenge and Recognized Riding Academy
• Opportunity to apply for USHJA grants and scholarships

Looking to find an Affiliate near you? Click here to view the list of USHJA Affiliates. 

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

February

• February 19: USHJA WCHR $100,000 Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Spectacular, West Palm Beach, Florida

March

• March 1: Nominations open for Recognized Riding Academy Lesson Horse Honor Roll
• March 14: USHJA Webinar, Equitation: An Overview of 2022 Tests
• March 15: Application deadline for the USHJA Gochman Grant for U.S. Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms