Affiliate Organization News

Thank you for being a USHJA Affiliate Organization! Check out this USHJA Affiliate Newsletter for news, resources and great opportunities to share with your members.

Congratulations to USHJA Affiliates IEA and IHSA on Nationals Success

Interscholastic Equestrian Association Ends 20th Anniversary Season With Record-Number National Finals

IEA completed the season on April 28-May 1 at the combined four-day National Finals competition with over 750 of the nation’s leading middle school and high school equestrian athletes representing 242 different teams. Hunt seat competition included USHJA-sponsored individual classes over fences and under saddle.

Great Rides and Big Scores Abound at 2022 Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association National Championships

Julianna Empie, 2019 Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fun/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program National Training Session Champion, captured the coveted USEF/Cacchione Cup and USHJA Presenting Sponsor Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry College defended their Collegiate Cup title at the IHSA National Championship Horse Show, May 5-8. 

Don't Forget to Nominate Your Best!

USHJA Affiliates are invited to send their best horse-and-rider combinations to compete in the Affiliate Championships held during the 2022 Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships! Each local USHJA Affiliate may nominate three riders per Affiliate section. Entries open soon, so keep an eye out for more details!

*Dates pending USEF Approval

Remember: Only those who pre-enter and pay the $100 application fee by the September 27, 2022 deadline are eligible to quality to enter.

Boost Your Organization with National Awards

The USHJA Affiliate Awards Program allows organizations to enhance their existing competition or horsemanship-based awards with USHJA recognition. Choose between three options and boost your own awards.

Now offering greater flexibility than ever before, use the awards to best fit your divisions, championships or programs!

• Championship Classes
• Year-End Champions
• Horsemanship Program or Sportsmanship Award

Download Your Guide to USHJA Programs

Access the digital USHJA Program Overview to view all the opportunities we have for your exhibitors! The Program Overview offers at-a-glance program details—including fence heights and participant eligibility—in one easy reference sheet.

Check Out Your Benefits

USHJA Affiliate Organizations receive numerous benefits including: 

• FREE clinic listing in the USHJA Directory of Clinics
• FREE USHJA Outreach Membership
• 50% Discount on USHJA Education/Non-Competing Membership
• Huge discount on USHJA Trainer Certification Program Manual
• Hodges Badges ribbon discounts—contact USHJA Awards to order
• Prize Possessions awards discount
• $500 in Affiliate Organization Grants—per Affiliate per year to support competition, educational and organizational programs
• Opportunity to nominate riders for the USHJA Affiliate Championships held during the Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships
• And more!

The USHJA Wheeler Museum: The Thoroughbred Show Horse

Did you know that you can revisit past exhibits through the USHJA website? For a great example, check out the video about some of the legendary Thoroughbreds who graced the Hunter and Jumper divisions over the past 50 years, and join in the scavenger hunt here.

Share and preserve your unique contributions to our sport by contributing them to the Wheeler Museum collection! Your stories, images or artifacts are welcome for submission. Contact Denise Quirk at dquirk@ushja.org for more details. 

View highlights of current and past exhibits at the USHJA Wheeler Museum. Join the USHJA Wheeler Museum Facebook group here. 

Member Opportunity Spotlight

Share these great opportunities and resources with your members!

Your USHJA Membership Gives Back

J.T. Tallon Memorial Equitation Grant

Pursue your Equitation goals with $1,000 towards attending a national equitation final!

Horseman's Assistance Fund

Are you in an emergency financial crisis due to accident or illness? Aid may be available for you through the Horseman’s Assistance Fund.

*Applicants must be an active USHJA member above the Outreach Level and in good standing.

Additional eligibility requirements may apply.

Find a USHJA Outreach Competition Near You

The USHJA Outreach Program engages and connects you with your fellow Hunter and Jumper riders, trainers and horse owners.

With a free Outreach membership, you get all of the benefits without the cost! 

• Participate in USHJA Outreach classes and competitions 
• Earn points towards year-end rewards and awards
• Earn the chance to participate in the 2022 Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships with a Golden Backstage Pass

Save the Date and Click to Register!

Safeguard your horse with this free webinar on best practices for equine biosecurity

Help Shape the Governance of Your Sport

By nominating someone to the USHJA Board of Directors! Our volunteer leadership is made of your fellow members, and you play an important role by shaping the USHJA leadership! The member nomination period is now open for: 

• Four Director-At-Large seats
• Officer of the Secretary/Treasurer

Nominate* a single person for multiple positions or yourself for any open position!

*Nominations open to Senior Active Competing or Senior Education/Non-Competing members in good standing.

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Have questions? Please email Melanie Mader at mmader@ushja.org.