February 2018
Important Deadlines for You and Your Clients
Year-Round Opportunities
Recognized Riding Academy Listing

Do you have a standout lesson program? The USHJA Recognized Riding Academy Program acknowledges lesson programs, riding facilities, equestrian schools, and other types of educational equestrian programs that emphasize horsemanship and sportsmanship, promote safety, and offer introductory hunter/jumper lessons. Get yours listed at www.ushja.org/RidingAcademy .
Directory of Clinics Listing

Are you organizing a clinic in 2018? Our one-stop Directory of Clinics provides members with a resource for upcoming educational opportunities that is promoted by Zone and nationally. List yours or find one in your area today at www.ushja.org/clinics.
USHJA Foundation Making a Dream Grant

The USHJA Foundation Making a Dream Grant offers uplifting, once-in-a lifetime opportunities in the hunter/jumper discipline to USHJA members who face significant adversity, such as mental, physical, or emotional challenges; limited financial resources; or other hardships. Learn more at www.ushjafoundation.org/makingadream .
March
Apply to Be a USHJA Zone Championship Chef d'Equipe

Apply by March 30 to be a Chef d'Equipe for the USHJA Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Championships, USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships, USEF Pony Jumper Championships, USEF National Junior Jumper Championships and/or the North American Youth Championships.

The Chef d’Equipe is the overall leader and manager of athlete/horse combinations that are participating on a zone team at a championship. Interested in adding this rewarding and exciting role to your resume? Click here for more info and to apply by March 30.
April
Gochman Family Grant for USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm

Give a deserving Junior rider the opportunity to experience USEF Pony Finals. Apply online at ushjafoundation.org/GochmanGrant
Early Summer EAP Regional Training Sessions
The Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program is an educational and competitive opportunity for riders ages 25 and under to learn from leading clinicians while advancing their riding and horsemanship skills. Apply online at ushja.org/EAP.

Early Summer Regional Training Sessions are in California, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Nevada and Texas.
Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Championships, presented by SmartPak
Unique team experience for Children's and Adult Amateur hunter riders and an opportunity to earn Zone HOTY championship points. A pplications close and qualifying periods end on the same days for each set of Championships.

A pply to have your points count toward qualifying at ushja.org/ChAAHunter .
May
EAP Zone Grants

USHJA zones have set aside funding to help members participate in the 2018 Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program. To see grants available in your zone, find your zone at ushja.org/Zones and click on "Grants & Scholarships."
Late Summer EAP Regional Training Sessions

The Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program is an educational and competitive opportunity for riders ages 25 and under to learn from leading clinicians while advancing their riding and horsemanship skills. Apply online at ushja.org/EAP .

Late Summer Regional Training Sessions are in: Colorado, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Virginia .
USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships

A competitive team experience and an opportunity to earn Zone Horse of the Year points in the Children's and Adult Amateur (1.10/1.15m) , 1.20/1.25m Junior and Amateur , and 1.30/1.35m Junior and Amateur Jumper sections . Individual medalists will earn the title of Gold Star Emerging Jumper Rider and will be invited to participate in a 2018 USHJA Gold Star Clinic.

Applications close and qualifying periods end on the same days for each set of Championships. Apply to have your points count toward qualifying at ushja.org/ZoneJumper.
$25,000 USHJA Foundation Hamel Scholarship for Further Education

Each year, the USHJA Foundation will award up to $25,000 to one USHJA member to be used for college, graduate, trade or professional school.

Current USHJA members who have been members for at least three consecutive years are eligible for the scholarship. Access application materials online at ushjafoundation.org/HamelScholarship .
USHJA Trainer Certification Program, presented by Markel

Apply by May 15 to have your application reviewed in June. Applications are reviewed three times annually.

Demonstrate to your clients your commitment to professional development and continuing education by becoming a USHJA Certified Trainer. Learn more about the requirements, find a TCP clinic near you, and apply online at ushja.org/TCP.
USHJA Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Championships, presented by SmartPak

Unique team experience for Children's and Adult Amateur hunter riders and an opportunity to earn Zone HOTY championship points. Applications close and qualifying periods end on the same days for each set of Championships.

Apply to have your points count toward qualifying at ushja.org/ChAAHunter .
USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships

A competitive team experience and an opportunity to earn Zone Horse of the Year points in the Children's and Adult Amateur (1.10/1.15m) , 1.20/1.25m Junior and Amateur , and 1.30/1.35m Junior and Amateur Jumper sections . Individual medalists will earn the title of Gold Star Emerging Jumper Rider and will be invited to participate in a 2018 USHJA Gold Star Clinic.

Applications close and qualifying periods end on the same days for each set of Championships. Apply to have your points count toward qualifying at ushja.org/ZoneJumper.
USHJA Hunterdon Cup Equitation Classic-East Coast and West Coast, presented by Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry

The 2018 USHJA Hunterdon Cup Equitation Classic-East Coast and West Coast, presented by Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry, held during the USEF Junior Hunter National Championships, is open to any Junior rider that has won either a USEF Hunter Seat Medal, ASPCA Maclay, USEF Show Jumping Talent Search or Overall WIHS Equitation class at a competition with a start date between June 1, 2017, and May 31, 2018. Learn more at ushja.org/Hunterdon.
June
USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Program

Enroll in the USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Program by June 1 to receive the discounted rate of $550. Enrollment increases to $750 on June 2. The USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Program is open to 3', 3'3", 3'6" and 3'9" Green Hunters.

Enrolled horses are eligible to compete in USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Stake Classes, a USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Regional Championship (new this year!), and the Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championships. For more information and to enroll, visit ushja.org/GreenIncentive.
USHJA International Hunter Derby Program

Enroll in the USHJA International Hunter Derby Program by June 1 to receive the discounted rate of $550. Enrollment increases to $750 on June 2.

Enrollment is not required to compete in an International Hunter Derby class, however enrolled horses are eligible for inclusion on money won tracking lists, to participate in the 2018 Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship, and are eligible for regional and national year-end awards. For more information and to enroll, visit ushja.org/IHD.
Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship

Qualifying ends June 1 for the 2018 Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship.

Horses enrolled in the USHJA International Hunter Derby Program that have earned a minimum of $500 in USHJA International Hunter Derby classes, while enrolled, at competitions starting between June 2, 2017, and June 1, 2018, are eligible to compete. The 2018 Championship will be held August 16-18, 2018, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

For more information about the USHJA International Hunter Derby Program, visit ushja.org/IHD.
USHJA World Championship Hunter Rider Program

WCHR members may change their Member Category once during the membership year and have until June 1 to notify the USHJA of the change in writing.

For more information about the WCHR program, visit ushja.org/WCHR.
USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships

A competitive team experience and an opportunity to earn Zone Horse of the Year points in the Children's and Adult Amateur (1.10/1.15m) , 1.20/1.25m Junior and Amateur , and 1.30/1.35m Junior and Amateur Jumper sections . Individual medalists will earn the title of Gold Star Emerging Jumper Rider and will be invited to participate in a 2018 USHJA Gold Star Clinic.

Applications close and qualifying periods end on the same days for each set of Championships. Apply to have your points count toward qualifying at ushja.org/ZoneJumper.
The 30-Day HQC Stable Challenge, presented by The Plaid Horse

The 30-day HQC Stable Challenge, presented by The Plaid Horse, runs from June 15 to July 15 and is a great way to get the whole barn (adults too!) involved in learning about horsemanship and caring for our equine partners.

To participate, at least three junior and/or amateur students per trainer must take the online Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Practice Quiz between June 15 and July 15. The top three scores per trainer will be averaged to provide an overall score, and the highest scoring trainer per zone will win a unique trainer-inspired award package! Learn more at ushja.org/StableChallenge .
USHJA Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Championships, presented by SmartPak

Unique team experience for Children's and Adult Amateur hunter riders and an opportunity to earn Zone HOTY championship points. Applications close and qualifying periods end on the same days for each set of Championships.

Apply to have your points count toward qualifying at ushja.org/ChAAHunter .
July
Zone Educational Grants and Scholarships

Do you have college or educational goals you would like to accomplish? Various educational grants and scholarships are available to USHJA members through their USHJA Zone.

To find grants and scholarships available in your area, find your zone at ushja.org/Zones and click on "Grants & Scholarships."
USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships

A competitive team experience and an opportunity to earn Zone Horse of the Year points in the Children's and Adult Amateur (1.10/1.15m) , 1.20/1.25m Junior and Amateur , and 1.30/1.35m Junior and Amateur Jumper sections . Individual medalists will earn the title of Gold Star Emerging Jumper Rider and will be invited to participate in a 2018 USHJA Gold Star Clinic.

Applications close and qualifying periods end on the same days for each set of Championships. Apply to have your points count toward qualifying at ushja.org/ZoneJumper.
The 30-Day HQC Stable Challenge, presented by The Plaid Horse

The HQC Stable Challenge, presented by The Plaid Horse, runs from June 15 to July 15 and is a great way to get the whole barn (adults too!) involved in learning about horsemanship and caring for our equine partners.

To participate, at least three junior and/or amateur students per trainer must take the online Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Practice Quiz between June 15 and July 15. The top three scores per trainer will be averaged to provide an overall score, and the highest scoring trainer per zone will win a unique trainer-inspired award package! Learn more at ushja.org/StableChallenge .
Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship

The deadline to enter the 2018 Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship is July 25, 2018. The Championship will be held August 16-18, 2018, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

For more information about the USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship including qualifying, entry and the Championship format, visit ushja.org/IHD.
Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championships

The deadline to enter the 2018 Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championships is July 25, 2018. Two Championships are offered in 2018—one for Green Hunters competing at 3' and 3'3", and one for Green Hunters competing for 3'6" or 3'9". The Championships will be held August 14-16, 2018, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

For more information about the USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Program and Championship including qualifying, entry and the Championship format, visit ushja.org/GreenIncentive.
September
USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge, presented by The Plaid Horse

USHJA members ages 21 and under are encouraged to put their horsemanship to the test through September 1 for a chance to qualify for HQC Nationals, an in-person, educational horsemanship competition that offers $4,000 in educational grants.

For more information and to take the Challenge, visit ushja.org/HQC .
USHJA Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Championships, presented by SmartPak

Unique team experience for Children's and Adult Amateur hunter riders and an opportunity to earn Zone HOTY championship points. Applications close and qualifying periods end on the same days for each set of Championships.

Apply to have your points count toward qualifying at ushja.org/ChAAHunter .
USHJA Trainer Certification Program, presented by Markel

Apply by September 15 to have your application reviewed in October. Applications are reviewed three times annually.

Demonstrate to your clients your commitment to professional development and continuing education by becoming a USHJA Certified Trainer. Learn more about the requirements, find a TCP clinic near you, and apply online at ushja.org/TCP.
USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships

A competitive team experience and an opportunity to earn Zone Horse of the Year points in the Children's and Adult Amateur (1.10/1.15m) , 1.20/1.25m Junior and Amateur , and 1.30/1.35m Junior and Amateur Jumper sections . Individual medalists will earn the title of Gold Star Emerging Jumper Rider and will be invited to participate in a 2018 USHJA Gold Star Clinic.

Applications close and qualifying periods end on the same days for each set of Championships. Apply to have your points count toward qualifying at ushja.org/ZoneJumper.
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