April 2018 Edition
The summer show season is nearly here, and opportunities abound for members from educational programs to competitive experiences. We wish you and all our members the best of luck. Read on to hear the latest updates just for Professionals, and always keep an eye on our programs to see how they can help you and your customers succeed.
Five ways to continue growing as a professional
Are you looking for professional development opportunities or ways to grow your business? Participating in educational opportunities or offering them to others is not only rewarding but can be a great way to grow your business. Try one of these programs this year:

  1. USHJA Trainer Certification Program >
  2. USHJA Recognized Riding Academy >
  3. Licensed Officials Education >
  4. Safe Sport Training (Access Code: 7MNA-86XI-FX4E-9GAN) >
  5. USHJA Directory of Clinics >
Know Before You Show: Rules effective April 1
In January, US Equestrian passed several key rule changes that affect Hunter/Jumper competitors and took effect on April 1.

From supporting education to providing opportunity...
Knowing where to find the right breaks for your customers and where to go for help is important. Here are five grant opportunities you may not even realize are accessible to you and your customers but should:
  1. $25,000 USHJA Foundation Hamel Scholarship for Further Education (due May 15) >
  2. USHJA Foundation Making A Dream Grant >
  3. USHJA Foundation Horseman's Assistance Fund >
  4. JT Tallon Memorial Equitation Grant >
  5. Zone Grants and Scholarships (visit your Zone's Grant and Scholarships page for more info) >
Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/ USHJA Emerging Athletes Program final deadline is approaching and grant applications are due May 1
Time is running out for you to have your customers join hundreds of other athletes in a journey to grow as well-rounded horsemen. Encourage your young athletes (25 and under) to challenge themselves in the barn and with top clinicians at one of 10 Regional Training Sessions being held across the country. The final program deadline is approaching on May 14 , and zone grants due May 1 can help your riders attend. Sixteen riders from across the sessions this summer will be selected to attend the National Training Session.

Team experiences in two different rings; Riders MUST apply
USHJA Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Championships, presented by SmartPak
Riders must apply for their chance to qualify for this exciting TEAM championship in the Hunter ring. Give your Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter riders a new, fun goal this year and have them apply today! Application and qualifying deadlines vary by zone and are fast approaching.

USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships
Get your up-and-coming riders on the Show Jumping Athlete Pathway ! This tremendous opportunity offers team and individual competition, Zone HOTY points, the chance at qualifying for a USHJA Gold Star Clinic, and a chance at qualifying for the Aon/USHJA National Championships . Application and qualifying deadlines vary by zone and are fast approaching.

Save the Date for the AON/USHJA National Championships at The Las Vegas National, CSI4*-W
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Save the date for a new kind of Championships for our sport! Riders qualify by USHJA Zone or Affiliate Association. The Championships will feature:
  • Amateur Owner Hunters, Junior Hunters, Pony Hunters, Green Hunters, Adult Amateur Hunters and Children’s Hunters
  • USEF/USHJA National Jumper Championships with eight sections from 1.10m to 1.40m for Junior, Amateur and Open Jumper competitors.
  • USHJA Affiliate Championships at fence heights of 2’ and 2’6”
  • USHJA National Equitation Championships for riders 14 and under and 15-17

Entries and non-refundable $50 fee are due Sept. 14. Only entered horses and ponies can be eligible to qualify.

Enroll your Derby or Green horse by June 1 to save!
Enrollment increases after June 1 for the USHJA International Hunter Derby and Green Hunter Incentive programs. If you have a Derby or Green horse this year, be sure to enroll early and save!

Enrollment fees:
  • February 2 until June 1 of each series - $550
  • June 2 until November 30 of each series - $750

Note: New Regional Championships were added to the Green Hunter Incentive Program, which is open to Green Hunter horses competing at 3', 3'3", 3'6" and 3'9".
Your riders could earn training grants in the USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge, presented by The Plaid Horse
Challenge your riders 21 and under to master horsemanship this year and have the opportunity to earn great prizes, including training grants! Simply have your customers sign up online and move through Level One and Level Two quizzes. You can even get the whole barn involved in study sessions, and from June 15 to July 15 the Stable Challenge gives all ages the chance to get in on the fun! Program closes Sept. 1.

Have you become a WCHR Member yet?
World Championship Hunter Rider Member Events are underway, and there's still time to join and earn points toward year-end awards for Professionals, Developing Professionals, Amateur Owners, Adult Amateurs, Juniors, Children's and Pony riders. Points from a rider's top four WCHR Member Events will be used to determine the National and Regional standings.

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