☀ June Zone 7 News

⚔ Battle of the Barns

June 15 - July 15

Put your barn to the ultimate horsemanship test for a chance to win great prizes in the USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Stable Challenge. No horse is required to participate!

💡True or False:

The atria pump blood, and the ventricles receive
blood.

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📅 Don't Miss Dates 

🔵July 14 - USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic for Amateurs East qualifying deadline

🔴July 15 - July Town Hall with USHJA President Britt McCormick at 7 p.m. ET

🔵July 17-21 - Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team South Championships and Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper South Championships 

🔴July 17-21 - USHJA 1.00/1.05m Junior/Amateur Zone Jumper Championships

🔵July 17-21 - USHJA Hunter Team Challenge - Central

🔴July 22 - USHJA Webinar Series - Understanding Equine Liability and How to Avoid Disputes with Insurers at 7 p.m. ET

🔵July 22 USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic, presented by Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry University - West

🔴July 23-38 - USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic for Amateurs - West

🔵 August 1 - J.T. Tallon Memorial Equitation Grant closes

🔴August 1 - Qualifying deadline for EMO Insurance/USHJA 3'3" Jumping Seat Medal Finals and Adult Jumping Seat Medal Finals

Congratulations to the following pairs who competed in the USHJA Zone 7 Outreach Festival during the DHJSC Summer Festival!

🥇Walk/Trot Equitation Over Poles  Elle Adams and Merrylegs
🥇Walk/Trot Equitation Over Cross Rails - Elle Adams and Merrylegs
🥇Equitation Over Cross Rails

 Mattie Hodges and Murphy
🥇18" Hunter

Vivian Haggard and Murphy 
🥇2' Maiden Hunter

Elliot Wolfe and Still Dreaming 
🥇2'3" Junior/Amateur Hunter 

Morgan Finley and Harlequins Romance; Sarah French and Step Aside

🥇Pony Hunter

Kaitlyn Greenlaw and Way To Charming 
🥇2'6" Junior/Amateur Hunter

Kelly Pearce and Beaucoup Du Bliss
🥇2'6"/2'9" Modified Hunter

Layal Eljammal and SKS Full Shilling
🥇.60m Jumpers

Megan Smith and CWF Finders Keepers
🥇.70m Jumpers

Morgan Branson and K&MP Fishstick 
🥇.80m and .90m Jumpers

Kameron Berry and Slackberry Bedrock   
🥇1.00/1.05m Jumpers - Lyla Simmons and You've Got a Friend In Me

⭐Celebrating Excellence in Equestrian Sports

Nomination Based Awards Open Until July 31

USHJA Amateur Sportsmanship Award

Recognizes Amateur Owner and Adult Amateur exhibitors who exhibit a degree of excellence and integrity. 

Mrs. A.C. Randolph Owners Legacy Award

Honors an owner who has created a legacy of giving back to the Hunter/Jumper sport through continued dedication and support.

Jane Marshall Dillon Award

Recognizes equestrians of all professions who have devoted their lives to teaching and mentoring riders.

USHJA Lifetime Achievement Award 

Awarded to honor members whose lifelong involvement in the sport and the USHJA itself has benefited the industry.

J. Arthur “Bucky” Reynolds, II Award of Merit

Awarded posthumously for meritorious service to equestrian sport, dedicated to furthering the Hunter/Jumper or Hunter Breeding disciplines.

The purpose of Northwest Arkansas Hunter Jumper Association is a nonprofit dedicated to youth development, education, and the promotion of equestrian sports in Northwest Arkansas. Riders of all levels are welcome to join. NWAHJA sanctions seven shows a year, and as a member of NWAHJA, riders accumulate points to qualify for awards during our Year End Awards Banquet. Contact Bridgette Pardo for additional information. 

Have questions? Please email membership@ushja.org.