April Zone 8 News

Thank you for being a Zone 8 Member! Last chance to comment on the 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.

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

USHJA Zones 7 & 8
Riders in Zone 8
Can choose to compete in a contiguous zone championship, either the Zone 5/6 Jumper Team Championship or the Zone 9/10 Jumper Team Championship.

Qualifying Start Date: August 31, 2021
Application Deadline and Qualifying Ends: June 12, 2022

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

Enroll in the USHJA Young Jumper Championships

Mark Your Calendar for the Zone HOTY Championship

Zone 8 Horse of the Year Championship

October 26-30

Arizona Fall Classic 2

Scottsdale, Arizona

Learn more and view specifications

Don't Miss this 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.

WCHR Calendar Updated with New Dates

The WCHR calendar has been updated with new dates for the Northwest and Southwest regions. Click here to view the updated 2022 calendar. 

See What Programs USHJA Has to Offer

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

Upcoming USHJA Webinar

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Zone 8 Committee

Special thanks members serving on the USHJA Zone 8 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 Part 2
• May 15: Deadline to apply for the $10,000 Hamel Family Scholarship for Further Education
• 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 12: Application deadline and qualifying ends for Zones 7 & 8 Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships and Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships
• June 14: USHJA Webinar, Equine Biosecurity Best Practices
• June 30: Last day to enroll for the USHJA Young Jumper Championships before prices increase from $150 to $300.
• June 15-19: Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Southwest Championship, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.
• June 15-19: Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby Southwest Championship, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.
• June 30: Last day to enroll for the USHJA Young Jumper Championships before prices increase from $150 to $300. 

Have questions? Please email membership@ushja.org.