Get Instruction from Jim Wofford and Colleen Reed at EAP Regional Training Session in Zone 3!
Photo credit: Tricia Booker/USHJA Archives
The deadline to apply for the  June 27-July 1 EAP Regional Training Session at Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia is May 5. Clinician Jim Wofford and stable manager Colleen Reed will lead the session. Apply today

Click here to view the full list of training sessions.  For more information about EAP, visit www.ushja.org/EAP
Are You on the Qualifying List?
Last Chance to Apply!
Is your name on one of these qualifying lists? 



If so, CLICK HERE to apply by May 1 to have your points count toward qualifying for the USHJA Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Regional Championships, presented by SmartPak

The USHJA Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Regional Championships, presented by SmartPak, for the South Region (Zones 3 & 4) will be will be June 21-25 at Atlanta Summer Classic II in Conyers, Georgia Visit www.ushja.org/chaahunter  for more information.
May 1 Deadline to Apply for 
Zone Jumper Team Championships

The USHJA Zones 3 & 4 Jumper Team Championships will be  August 25-27 at Constitution Classic in Culpeper, Virginia!

Check to see if you're on the qualifying list:




Mark your calendars, review the specifications, and make sure to get your rider applications in by  May 1! Earn a minimum of 20 points ($20 money-won) by June 1 to be eligible to qualify for the championships. 

For more information or to apply visit www.ushja.org/zonejumper
Can You Answer These Questions?

1. About how many gallons of water does a healthy horse drink each day?

2. Which of the following is NOT a type of martingale?
a. Bib
b. Irish
c. Spanish
d. Running

3. True or false? Tetanus is a disease that affects the nervous system.

To find out the answers, scroll to the bottom of eNews! And find out how your horsemanship knowledge measures up by registering to take the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge, presented by  The Plaid Horse !

HQC is a fun online quiz members 21 and younger can take for a chance to attend HQC Nationals and win prizes.  Register here
Congratulations 2016 Zone HOTY Champions!
Click below to view The Chronicle of the Horse's special Zone Champions issue:


Thank you to The Chronicle of the Horse for providing us with this version to share with our members! 

For more information about how to earn Zone HOTY points click here.
Stirrup Cup Championships Coming Up!
The Zone 3 Stirrup Cup Championships are coming up June 25 at the June One Day Horse Show in Owings Mills, Maryland! 

Stirrup Cup Championship classes are open to all competitors who meet the minimum eligibility requirements outlined in Section I of the  2017 USHJA Stirrup Cup Program and Championship Event Specifications .
Share Your Feedback and Enter to Win a $250 ShopUSHJA Shopping Spree!
We invite you to take this short survey by May 1, and in return you will be entered into a drawing for a $250 shopping spree at ShopUSHJA!

USHJA relies on the support of sponsors to help us serve our members. The information you will provide will help USHJA target prospective sponsors that will be the best fit for USHJA and its members. Thank you advance for your participation!
Spotlight: USHJA Certified Trainers

Congratulations to Beth Boteler from Zone 3 who recently earned her certifications as part of the USHJA Trainer Certification Program, presented by Markel

The next application deadline for TCP is May 15 for review in June.  For more information about the Trainer Certification Program visit www.ushja.org/tcp . For the complete list of Certified Trainers, click here
Upcoming Clinics in Zone 3
Trainer Certification Program, presented by Markel
June 12-13
Encore Stables
Bluemont, Va.

Sept. 30-Oct. 1
Big Dog Stables
Aberdeen, N.C.

Click here to view the USHJA Directory of Clinics. Click here for more information on getting a clinic featured in the directory.
Jumper Team and Jumping Seat Equitation Championships At a Glance
Click the Graphic to View
Are you working your way up in the Jumpers/Jumping Seat Equitation or looking for a new goal in the Jumper arena? 

We've created a quick cheat sheet for Jumper riders to help you find the Team and Jumping Seat Equitation Championships that will help you get there! From the USHJA to USEF and FEI programs, Jumper riders have some great Championships available!
Important Dates and Deadlines
Don't miss out on exciting upcoming USHJA programs, events and opportunities: 

Date Event Additional Information
April 24 Member Comment Period Open for Specifications  Click for more info
April 30 Last day to apply for the 2017 USHJA Foundation Hamel Scholarship for Further Education
Click here to apply
May 1 Deadline to apply for: 
  • Zone Jumper 
    Team Championships 
  • Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Regional Championships
Apply for Zone Jumper Team Championships

Apply for Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Regional Championships
May 1 Last day to apply for EAP Grant Click here to apply
May 5 Deadline to apply for late summer EAP Regional Training Sessions
Click here to apply
May 15 Application deadline for the Trainer Certification Program for review in June  Click for more info
May 24  Member Comment Period Closes for Specifications  Click for more info
June 1 Deadline to earn minimum points/money won for the Zone Jumper Team Championships Click for more info
June 2 Enrollment fee increases to $750 for:
  • Green Hunter Incentive Program 
  • International Hunter Derby Program
Click here for Green Hunter Incentive Program

Click here for International Hunter Derby Program
June 12-13 TCP Julie Winkel Clinic
Encore Stables, Bluemont, Va.
Click for more info
June 15 HQC Stable Challenge begins Click for more info
June 21-25 USHJA Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter South Regional Championships
Conyers, Ga.
Click for more info
June 25 Zone 3 Stirrup Cup Championship
June One Day Horse Show
Owing Mills, Md. 
Click for more info

Click here  for the Zone 3 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



HQC Answers:
1. Twelve gallons
2. Spanish
3. True

How did you do? Click here to register to take the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge, presented by The Plaid Horse!
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