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Thanks for Your Membership!
Enjoy These
Great Discounts
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As a member of USHJA, which is the USEF National Affiliate for Hunters and Jumpers, you are eligible for significant savings on nationally known products through USEF Perks.
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Find out how you can save on products used for your equine farm, business or even personal use by calling (877) 576-6872 or visiting
www.usefmemberperks.com.
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Tune In or Turn Out on February 18 to Watch Hunters Take Over Palm Beach!
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 We're just days away from the 2017 $100,000 WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular and Gala on Saturday, February 18, during Week 6 of the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida! Riders compete all week for a coveted spot in this exciting Saturday night class.
Enjoy "A Night in the Country" with us ringside at the Hunter Spectacular Gala, featuring a cocktail hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by a farm-to-table dinner and the best views of the class at 6:30 p.m. Tables are going fast but still available for purchase at www.ushja.org/WCHRSpectacular.
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Truman, owned by Debbie Bass and Maypine Farm, is the 2016 WCHR Hunter of the Year. Photo credit: The Book LLC
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Debbie Bass and Maypine Farm's Truman was just announced as the 2016 WCHR Hunter of the Year! Truman will be awarded the prestigious Peter Wetherill Cup at the Spectacular this Saturday. Read all about why this incredible horse is receiving the honor and join us in congratulating owners Debbie Bass and Maypine, as well as trainer David Belford and rider Christopher Payne. Read more.
Can't watch in person? Tune in to tv.coth.com on Saturday, February 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m. to watch the top hunters compete for the Championship title under the lights at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.
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Apply for the Hunter Team Experience!
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Photo credit: Marketing4Equestrians
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Last year, this set of Championships introduced the Hunters to a new, exciting kind of team championship. Be sure to apply for a chance to qualify for these unique, regional team championships.
Applications are now open for
the 2017 Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Regional Championships, presented by
SmartPak
. Follow these easy steps for a chance to qualify:
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Don't Miss the Ultimate Nations Cup-Style Team Experience for Jumpers!
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 Are you competing in the
Children's and Adult Amateur Jumper (1.10/1.15m), 1.20/1.25m Junior and Amateur Jumper, or 1.30/1.35m Junior and Amateur Jumper sections? You won't want to miss this exciting team Championships held in a Nations Cup-style format for all three fence heights for the first time this year. Whether you're working your way up to the FEI level competitions or just looking for fun, these Championships have something for everyone and are organized by Zone!
Follow these three simple steps for a chance to qualify:
- Apply online at www.ushja.org/zonejumper by May 1
- Earn a minimum of 20 points ($20 money-won) by June 1 (or 60 days prior to your competition when points lock, whichever comes first)
- Check out the specifications and ensure you meet all other criteria
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Horse Health and Wellness Series:
Ten Key Indicators of Horse Health
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Photo credit: USHJA Archive
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As 2017 kicks off, USHJA is pleased to introduce a new bimonthly series on horse health and wellness based on guidance and input from the USHJA Horse and Rider Advocates Committee. This series aims to provide members with information they can use, along with the regular guidance of a veterinarian, to help keep their equine partners happy and healthy throughout the year.
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This Could Be Your Chance... Apply for the Emerging Athletes Program Today!
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Do you want to advance your riding and horsemanship skills? The USHJA Emerging Athletes Program has been helping up-and-coming equestrians for nine years realize their dreams.
This could be your year... Apply today for the Regional Training Session of your choice, complete the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Level One Quiz with an 80 percent or higher, and submit three letters of recommendation.
Early Summer Regional Training Session Deadline: April 17
Late Summer Regional Training Session Deadline: May 5
Find your preferred location and get the scoop.
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Single-Session Tickets for the FEI World Cup™ Finals Omaha 2017 Now On Sale
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Single-Session tickets for the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping and FEI World Cup™ Dressage Finals Omaha 2017 are now on sale! The world's best horses and riders in both jumping and dressage will go head-to-head for the coveted championship titles at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska on March 29 - April 2.
Previously, only series seats were available but effective immediately tickets may be purchased for individual sessions including Saturday's Dressage Freestyle that determines the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Omaha 2017 winner and the final round of jumping on Sunday, April 2, which will determine who will be the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final Omaha 2017 winner.
Read More
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Education. Prizes. Bragging Rights.
The Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Is Back
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The USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge, presented by The Plaid Horse, offers competitors an exciting quiz-based competition that's all about horsemanship.
Equestrians who make it through Level One and score a minimum of 90 percent on the Level Two Quiz may be eligible for Nationals, which will be held November 10-12, 2017, at the George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center at Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio.
Are you under 21? Do you have what it takes? Find out.
- Register at www.ushja.org/HQC
- Complete Level One with 80 percent or higher
- Complete Level Two with 90 percent or higher
- Complete it all by September 1
Read More
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| Important Dates Through May 5 |
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The 2017 competition year brings many competitive and educational opportunities for you and your clients. Don't miss this chance for you or your clients to participate today.
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March 15
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Last day to apply to be a Chef d' Equipe for your zone at the
USHJA Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Regional Championships.
ushja.org/chaahunter
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Support your zone riders as the team leader in a unique team hunter competition.
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| March 15 |
Last day to apply to be a Chef d' Equipe for your zone at the
USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships.
ushja.org/zonejumper
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Support your zone riders as the team leader in an exciting Nations Cup-style competition.
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| April 1 |
Deadline to apply for the USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant for the 2017 US Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm.
www.ushjafoundation.org |
Giving a deserving Junior rider an opportunity to experience US Pony Finals on a qualified pony.
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| April 17 |
Deadline to apply for one of the following USHJA Emerging Athletes Program Regional Training Sessions:
- World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, Ohio (May 29-June2)
- Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers, Ga. (June 11-15)
- Cazenovia College Equine Education Center, Cazenovia, N.Y. (June 12-16)
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Centenary University Equestrian Center, Long Valley, N.J. (June 12-16)
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Educational opportunity for young riders (under 21) to learn from the country's leading clinicians.
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April 22
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Last day to earn points toward the
South Region Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Regional Championships (Zones 3 & 4)
ushja.org/chaahunter
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Encourage Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Riders to earn national recognition, earn HOTY points and experience a unique team competition in the hunter ring. Riders must apply for their points to count toward qualifying.
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| April 30 |
Deadline to apply for the 2017 $25,000 USHJA Foundation Hamel Family Scholarship for Further Education.
www.ushjafoundation.org |
Members for at least three years who meet the criteria set forward may be eligible for a $25,000 scholarship to a college, graduate, professional, or trade school.
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May 1
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Last day to apply for
Zone EAP Travel Grants
ushja.org/zones
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Zone grant and scholarship funds can help members realize their dreams and further their pursuits in and out of the sport.
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| May 1 |
Last day to apply for the
USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships
ushja.org/zonejumper
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Encourage Children's and Adult Amateur, 1.20/1.25m Junior and Amateur, and 1.30/1.35m Junior and Amateur Jumper riders to get experience in a Nations Cup-style team and individual competition.
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Last day to apply for the
USHJA Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Regional Championships
ushja.org/chaahunter
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Encourage Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Riders to earn national recognition, earn HOTY points and experience a unique team competition in the hunter ring. Riders must apply for their points to count toward qualifying. |
| May 5 |
Deadline to apply for the following USHJA EAP Regional Training Sessions:
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Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, Texas (June 26-30)
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Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, Va. (June 27-July 1)
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Mount Holyoke College Equestrian Center, South Hadley, Mass. (July 5-9)
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Los Angeles Equestrian Center, Burbank, Calif. (July 12-16)
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Sonoma Horse Park, Petaluma, Calif. (July 19-23)
- Colorado Horse Park, Parker, Colo. (July 25-29)
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Educational opportunity for young riders (under 21) to learn from the country's leading clinicians.
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