March News and Updates

Introducing the USHJA Instructor Credential

Designed to offer education for riding instructors in a manner that is more comprehensive and well-rounded than ever before, the new USHJA Instructor Credential is here!

The online coursework covers a range of topics and is comprised of reading material, videos, webinars and PowerPoint presentations. Each course ends with a short quiz that will require a passing score of 80%. 

After successfully completing all online courses, candidates will be eligible to register for the in-person Instructor Credential Workshop and Examination where they will observe, learn, practice and collaborate on teaching and coaching techniques and methods. 

Don't Miss These Deadlines

March 15 - Gochman Grant for USEF Pony Finals applications due

April 1 - MZ Farms/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program applications close

April 1 - Zone EAP Grant applications close

April 1 - J.T. Tallon Memorial Equitation Grant applications open

April 1 - Chef d’Equipe applications due

We're Hiring!

Join the USHJA team and turn your passion for horses into a career! Learn more ⤵️

ICYMI: Hunter Championship Changes

Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championships

⭐ All horses enrolled in the Green Hunter Incentive program are invited to compete; qualifying is no longer required. 

⭐The 3'0"/3'3" Championship will feature a bye system with three ways to qualify for the Final Round:

1. The top 10 in the First Round will be awarded a bye to the Final Round
2. The top 10 in the Second Round, excluding those that were in the First Round top 10, will be awarded a bye to the Final Round
3. The top 10 with the highest combined scores from both rounds, excluding those in the top 10 in the First or Second Rounds, will move on to the Final Round

⭐ In both Championships, an additional 10 Tier II riders compete in each Final Round for Overall 3’/3’3” and Overall 3’6”/3’9” Tier II awards.

Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship

⭐ All horses enrolled in the International Hunter Derby program are invited to compete.

Become a Chef d’Equipe!

 Listen to the latest episode of USHJA On Course to hear how Shaq Black is writing and riding as a Black equestrian! 🎧

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

Honor Your Best Lesson Horse

...with the USHJA Recognized Riding Academy Lesson Horse Honor Roll! Current USHJA Recognized Riding Academies are invited to nominate one lesson horse each year. Nominated lesson horses and ponies will be presented with a certificate of appreciation, stall plaque, and neck ribbon.

Not an RRA yet? Become a Recognized Riding Academy and check out the benefits! Applications are open now.

Wink, adored by Northstar Equestrian in Zone 6.

Find a USHJA Affiliate Organization Near You

From your local Hunter/Jumper association to IEA and IHSA, join a USHJA affiliate organization near you! PLUS, Affiliates are invited to send athletes to compete in the Affiliate Championships at the Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships each year—that could be you! ⤵️

Other USHJA News

Have questions? Please email membership@ushja.org.