October Zone 5 News

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

November 12 - Member comment period for 2024 rule changes closes 

November 14-20 - USHJA National Championships Clinics 

November 28 - Equitation: An Overview of 2023 Tests at 7 p.m. ET

Join us in Seattle at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on December 12-15!

The USHJA Annual Meeting returns to an in-person event this year at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, December 12-15. Save the date to get a front row seat to Hunter and Jumper sport governance meetings and discussions, the Evening of Equestrians Awards Event, and so much more! The Zone Council will meet during Annual Meeting. 

Zone 5 Meeting 

Tuesday, December 6

 1 p.m. EDT via Zoom

(Link to come soon)

Affiliate Round Table Meeting

Tuesday, December 6

5 p.m. EDT via Zoom

(Link to come soon)

Member Comments for Rule Change is Open!

Members are now invited to comment and provide input on Rule Change Proposals being considered for the 2024 competition year! Rules changes currently active in the process include the following topics:

• green ponies in Jumper divisions
• longeing practices
• schooling ring fence height
• acceptable helmet certification
• microchipping
• and more!

The comment period closes on November 12. Learn more about the rule change process for rules affecting the Hunter and Jumper disciplines here.

Congratulations to the following Zone 5 Participants in the upcoming National Sessions

Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program National Training Session

⭐Hannah Belich

⭐Olivia Murray

⭐Abbie Storandt

⭐Mary Cunningham (stable manager)

Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Nationals

⭐Kylie Cohen

⭐Liliana Franzese

⭐Rebecca Hopkins

Adult Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Nationals

Upcoming USHJA Webinar - Equitation: An Overview of 2023 Tests

Join top industry professionals for an informative webinar about the new 2023 Equitation Tests. Learn all about the relevant changes so you can know what to expect when you step into the Equitation ring in the new competition year! Whether you are a junior, amateur or professional, make sure you stay up-to-date on Equitation in 2023.

Recent Results

EMO Insurance/USHJA 3’3” Jumping Seat Medal Final – East

Capital Challenge Horse Show

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

🥇Maddie Tosh aboard Daktari 38

🥈Vivian Golden aboard Cap Ferrat

USHJA Zone 5 Horsemanship Class

Kentucky National Horse Show Lexington, Kentucky

🥇Maggie Bresch and Dante’s Inferno

🥈Sinead Fennelly and Silver Queen

🥉Elianna Kirson and Commentator

🏆Sportsmanship – Brooke Tegtmeyer and Ervin

Remember to check your Outreach 2022 Points  

The outreach point deadline is December 15! Make sure to check your point standing!

USHJA Recognized Riding Academy Spotlight

Little Hunter Farm

USHJA Certified Trainer is onsite

Located: Mundelein, Illinois

Email: Eric Votel

Phone: (513) 932-7332

Little Hunter Farm offers lessons to those who are at least 7 years old, Monday through Friday. They offer beginner to advanced lessons, showing opportunities, clinics, camps and other educational experiences. 

Last Call! Save on TCP Manuals!

The Trainer Certification Manuals are now $15 each. Buy five or more for $10 each.

The sale ends October 31! 

Other USHJA News

Have questions? Please email membership@ushja.org.