April Zone 4 News

Thank you for being a Zone 4 Member! Last chance to comment on 2023 Zone Specifications! Apply for grants and scholarships and mark your calendar for upcoming events. 

Member Comment Period Closes April 29

Click here to view the specifications draft. Email comments to zones@ushja.org.

Save the Date for the Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships

Returning to Las Vegas November 14-20, 2022, pending USEF approval, the Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships are unlike any other championship experience currently offered for the Hunter and Jumper disciplines.
 
Riders will compete for National titles in their sections and Horse of the Year points while enjoying a unique venue.

Grant and Scholarship Opportunities 

The Hamel Family Scholarship for Further Education awards one or more USHJA members funds to be used for college, graduate, trade or professional school, totaling $25,000 each year. Apply by May 15!

The Emerson Burr Horsemanship Grant is awarded at the Zone and National level. Each winner at the zone level will receive a $100 grant to be used towards educational or equestrian related expenses. Junior riders competing in pony classes are eligible to participate in this program. Learn more and find a competition in your zone.

Enroll for the USHJA Young Jumper Championships

Deadlines Approaching for the Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team and Platinum Jumper Championships!

2022 USHJA Zones 3 & 4

July 20-24
Tryon Summer 6
Mill Spring, North Carolina

Qualifying Start Date: August 24, 2021
Application Deadline and Qualifying Ends: June 5, 2022

Interested or know someone interested in being a Chef d'Equipe? Click here for the application. 

Recognized Riding Academy Lesson Horse Honor Roll

Join us in celebrating the true heroes of our sport! These devoted equines contribute to the development of top riders, the sport, and lifelong equestrians.

Emperor aka My Little Warrior

Adored by RRA Four Gs Equestrian of Delray Beach, Florida. 

A 19 year old Quarter Horse/Halflinger pony, 5 years giving lessons.

Favorite Treat: He will eat anything!

If he were a famous person, he would be: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Emperor has never pinned his ears, bitten, kicked, or put a hoof wrong towards any human or animal, both in or out of the ring. He is great at teaching riders to steer, trot, canter, and jump up to 2'. Emperor always wears his ears forward and greets you. When walking around, he will try and visit any human on the rail or in the ring. He has no idea what person space means, but in a good way.

Photo credit: Ally Mora

Don't Miss a Fun Instagram Live Event!

Join us on Instagram at @ushunterjumper on April 29 at 6 p.m. ET when Bethany will be interviewing Amanda Steege and Augusta Iwasaki to talk about all things Hunters and answering your questions live.

See What Programs USHJA Has to Offer

Learn about all of the programs and opportunities USHJA has to offer in a handy online flipbook! 

Mark Your Calendar for Zone Championships

Zone 4 Horse of the Year Championship
November 23-27, 2022
SFHJA Annual Charity
Wellington, Florida

Zone 4 Handy Hunter Challenges

Held throughout the year. View calendar.

Upcoming USHJA Webinar

USHJA Affiliate Organization News

Georgia Hunter Jumper Association

GHJA is holding the second annual Education Festival at Wills Park in Alpharetta June 10-12. Come join us for clinics, vendors and many incredible opportunities to learn about riding and horse care. 

More Recent News

USHJA Announces New Adult Amateur Equitation Offering for 2023

USHJA Opens Host Applications for 2023 National, Zone and Educational Programs

USHJA Expands Exclusive Benefits Available to Members with USRider® Partnership

USHJA Welcomes Highfields Sporthorse Sale as Supporting Sponsor of USHJA Young Jumper Championships

Zone 4 Committee

Special thanks members serving on the USHJA Zone 4 Committee. Click here to see who is part of the committee and learn more.

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

May

• May 3: USHJA Webinar, Trailer Safety
• May 15: Deadline to apply for the $10,000 Hamel Family Scholarship for Further Education
• May 28: Qualifying ends for USHJA Pony Hunter Derby - East
• May 31: Nomination deadline for RRA Lesson Horse Honor Roll
• May 31: qualifying ends for the USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic, presented by Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry College

June

• June 1: Qualifying begins for the USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic for Amateurs, to be held in 2023
• June 1: Last day to enroll for the USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Program before prices increase from $550 to $750.
• June 5: Application deadline and qualifying ends for Zones 3 & 4 Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships and Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships
• June 8-12: Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive North Central Championship, Lexington, Ky. 
• June 14: USHJA Webinar, Equine Biosecurity Best Practices
• June 14-19: Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby North Central Championship, Lexington, Ky.
• June 29-July 3: Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive South Championships, Raeford, N.C.
• June 30: Last day to enroll for the USHJA Young Jumper Championships before prices increase from $150 to $300. 

July 

• July 5-10: Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby North Championship, Lake Placid, N.Y.
• July 5-10: Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby North Championship, Devon, Pa. 
• July 20-24: USHJA Hunter Team Challenge - Central, Wayne, Ill.

Have questions? Please email membership@ushja.org.