February News and Updates

A Spectacular Night 

Join us for a spectacular night of top Hunters—watch the $100,000 USHJA WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular this Saturday, February 18 from home or in Wellington. 

At home? Catch all the action for free at wellingtoninternational.com/watch/live-streams, starting at 6:35 p.m. ET.

In Florida? Tickets for the annual USHJA WCHR Palm Beach Spectacular Gala are available for purchase online.

Competing during WCHR week? Remember to enroll in the WCHR program for your points to count.

Save the Dates

$100,000 USHJA WCHR West
Coast Hunter Spectacular

Friday, March 17
Desert International Horse Park

USHJA WCHR Central Hunter Spectacular

Saturday, June 24

Traverse City Horse Shows

Expand Your Equestrian Education

MZ Farms/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program

• Ten Regional Training Sessions held around the country and led by Jeff Cook, Joe Fargis, Cynthia Hankins, Candice King or Julie Winkel
• Open to Junior, Amateur and Professionals over 12-years-old
• Offered at 0.90m and 1.00m

All Zones offer grants to assist with attending a Regional Training Session. Applications are due April 1 and can be found by visiting ushja.org/zones, and selecting their Zone.

USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge and USHJA Adult Horsemanship Quiz Challenge

• Register online and advance through two levels of online quizzes by September 1
• Use the FREE Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Study Guide and Practice Quiz to prepare
• Score 90 percent or higher in the Level Two Quiz to be eligible for Nationals selection

Rewatch—A Discussion on the Past, Present and Future of Our Sport in Honor of Black History Month

Know a Rider That Dreams of Going to USEF Pony Finals?

Gochman Grant for USEF Pony Finals applications close March 15! Three pony riders will get the opportunity to attend and compete at USEF Pony Finals, presented by Honor Hill Farms. Encourage a deserving rider to apply today!

We're Hiring!

Join the USHJA team and turn your passion for horses into a career with this hybrid position based in Lexington, Kentucky. Learn more ⤵️

Discover USHJA Recognized Riding Academies

Looking for riding lessons? If you're looking for a reliable facility that focuses on horsemanship and safety with lessons taught by qualified instructors, find a Recognized Riding Academy near you!

Does your riding program create well-rounded equestrians? Become a Recognized Riding Academy and check out the benefits! Applications are open now.

🎧 Listen to the latest episode of USHJA On Course to hear how Ryder Richardson is leading changes in the Hunter/Jumper community!

Find USHJA On Course everywhere you listen to podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more!

Enroll and Apply for Your Favorite USHJA Competition Programs

How? Visit my.ushja.org/login and sign in to your USHJA member account, select the blue "My Programs" button and click the "Enroll" button next to the program you wish to join.

• USHJA WCHR
  
  
• USHJA International Hunter Derby
  
  
• USHJA Green Hunter Incentive
  
  
• USHJA Young Jumper Championships

• NEW! USHJA 1.0/1.05m Child/Adult Zone Jumper Championships
  
  
• Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships
  
  
• Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships

Other USHJA News

Have questions? Please email membership@ushja.org.