Let Your Voice be Heard by Nov. 3

Click here to view proposed rules and submit your feedback. 
Have You Renewed Your Membership?
The 2018 competition year is right around the corner and USHJA membership applications are open! 

Exciting changes this year include: 
  • Memberships running for an entire year, regardless of when members renew
  • An opportunity to sign up for auto-renewal so members don't have to worry about remembering to renew each year
  • New exclusive member benefits 
Read more about the changes here. To view information about benefits, click here. 

Renewing is quick and easy: 
Thank you to our Life and Three-Year members as well as those who have already renewed for 2018; we look forward to serving you again and encourage you to check out the great new benefits! 
EAP Program Age Limit Increased to 25 for 2018
Regional Training Sessions Locations Set
Photo credit: Tricia Booker/USHJA Archives
The USHJA is pleased to raise the maximum age of athletes eligible for the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program from 21 to 25 years old in 2018! 

Riders 25 and under who meet the eligibility requirements will be able to apply to participate in a Regional Training Sessions next year. 

Ten locations have been set to host Regional Training Sessions including Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, Calif., and Maplewood Stables in Reno, Nev. Click here for the full list and more information.

Stay tuned for a list of dates and clinicians. Applications for the program will open early next year! 
USHJA Annual Meeting Coming Up in December
Mark your calendars!  The 2017 USHJA Annual Meeting is coming up December 10-14 at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk in Texas! The hotel block is available on the website, and USHJA has secured discount airfare and rental car opportunities in conjunction with this year's event. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Click here for more information. Click here for the schedule of events! Register here.
2018 Zone 12 Specifications Available
Take a minute to review the 2018 Zone 12 Specifications! Zone specifications can change from year to year and are unique to each zone, so be sure you are up to date on the most recent specifications for our zone. 
Zone 12 Standings
Click the graphics below to see where you stand in year-end Zone 12 Horse of the Year and Zone 12 Stirrup Cup awards programs.



To view national USEF Horse of the Year standings, click here. 
Last Chance to Apply for a TCP Grant
Sport News
Important Dates and Deadlines
Don't miss out on exciting upcoming USHJA programs, events and opportunities: 

Date Event Additional Information
Oct. 31 Application deadline for the Trainer Certification Program Grant Click here to apply
Nov. 9-12 EAP National Training Session, Painesville, Ohio Click for more info
Nov. 10-12 Horsemanship Quiz Challenge, presented by The Plaid Horse, Painesville, Ohio Click for more info
Nov. 11 Outreach Competition, HWAHJA November, Siloam Springs, Alaska Click for more info

Click here  for the Zone 12 calendar of events.
Have an interesting story to share? Know a member who deserves to be recognized? Email stories  here for possible inclusion in a future Zone eNews Update!
Sponsors and Partners
The USHJA would like to thank the following sponsors and partners for their support of our many programs and endeavors. For more information, click the sponsor logo(s) below.

Official USHJA Sponsors

Additional USHJA Sponsors & Partners

United States Hunter Jumper Association 
3870 Cigar Lane
Lexington, KY 40511
P: 859.225.6700 
F: 859.258.9033
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