October Zone 8 News

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

November 4 - $100,000 USHJA/WCHR West Coast Spectacular, Desert International Horse Park, Thermal, California 

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 8 Meeting 

Monday, December 5

 4 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 8 Participants in the upcoming National Sessions

Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Nationals

⭐Alpine Griffin

⭐Leonie Richardson

Adult Horsemanship Quiz Challange Nationals 

⭐Meghan McIver

⭐Lisa Munro

⭐Allison Pelzel

⭐Jamie Prashaw

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 – West

International Jumping Festival

San Juan Capistrano, California

🥇Paige Walkenbach riding Let's Go

🥈Isabella Holway riding HD Washington

🥉Londyn Samlaska riding Edesa's Revel

 USHJA 3'3" Hunter Seat Medal Finals - West

International Jumping Festival

San Juan Capistrano, California

🥇Greenley Achuck riding Son House

🥈Lillian Muzzy riding Baldeur 

🥉Sofia Brocca-Jacobs riding Romanee Conti

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

Aurum Equestrian Riding School

Location: Parker, Colorado

Contact: Nicola Genaud

Phone: (720) 939-2008

At Aurum Equestrian Riding School, they teach the foundations of Hunter/Jumper, Dressage and Eventing. When their students are ready to buy a horse and start competing, they match them with the program that fits their goals as closely as possible! Aurum Equestrian Riding School has an IEA team, schooling shows, educational opportunities and more! 

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.