June 2021
Fun for the Entire Barn—USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Stable Challenge
It's time for the USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Stable Challenge! From June 15 to July 15, put your barn's knowledge to the test by completing the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Practice Quiz with at least two more barnmates. Then give your barn an edge by acquiring bonus points when you register and take the official Horsemanship Quiz Challenge!

At the end of the 30-day challenge, the average of each trainer's three top scores will calculate their overall score. Each zone's highest-scoring trainer wins a prize.
International Hunter Derby Program Enrollment Update
Enrollment in the USHJA International Hunter Derby Program has been rolled back to $350 for the remainder of the 2021 competition year.

Owners of horses that were enrolled at $550 will be refunded $200. Those who have already enrolled with the $350 enrollment fee will not be affected.
Save the Championship Date!

Kentucky Horse Park
Lexington, Kentucky
August 19-21

Entries close July 28.
Join USHJA President Mary Knowlton and International Hunter Derby and Incentive Task Force Chair Britt McCormick to discuss the future of the International Hunter Derby program.

Submit questions and feedback in advance to hunterdept@ushja.org.
USHJA Zone Committee Member Election Voting Closes July 1

Voting for the 2021 USHJA Zone Committee Member Elections ends July 1. Find ballots and nominee biographies at ushja.org/zoneelections.
Pony Finals Clinics
USHJA Clinics at USEF Pony Finals, presented by Honor Hill Farms, are back! This year's clinics will be held virtually or in the covered arena, including:
  • Model Clinics with Carleton Brooks
  • Pony Yoga with Cathy Woods
  • Mental Skills Coaching with Tonya Johnston
  • Judge's Perspective with Robin Rost Brown and Otis Brown
  • Pony Trivia
  • Course Walk

See the full schedule with more information at ushja.org/ponyfinalsclinics!
Did You Know...that pulling shoes for the hack class is believed to allow the horse to show a more naturally flowing and fluid gait? Shoes provide support and removing/replacing a shoe frequently can cause bruising, breaking and cracking of the hoof. Some horses’ feet cannot hold up to this practice, so the USHJA Horse and Rider Advocates Committee recommends working with your trainer, farrier and vet to determine if pulling shoes is appropriate for your horse. Check out this webinar and this video on hoof care to learn more.

Brought to you by the USHJA Horse and Rider Advocates Committee.
Watch and Learn—Free Webinar on Safety Vests
Join us for an interactive webinar on June 22 at 7 p.m. ET to discuss the current use of safety vests, interest in increased education, and the desire for added regulation and testing.

The USHJA Safety Committee is asking for your input on the use of and experience with safety vests in the Hunter/Jumper discipline. Take the survey!
Earn Green for Green Hunters
Earn prize money for your 3', 3'3", 3'6" and 3'9" Green Hunter with the USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Program's regional and national championships!
Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championships
Kentucky Horse Park
Lexington, Kentucky
August 17-19

Qualifying ends July 21 and entries close July 28.
Enrollment for the 2021 USHJA Young Jumper Championships increases this month! The last day for Early Enrollment at $150 is June 30. Middle Enrollment begins July 1 at $300.
Nominate the Next USHJA Board of Directors Member

The member nomination period is open for two Athlete seats (one Hunter and one Jumper) and one Affiliate Council Member seat on the USHJA Board of Directors. The member nomination period closes August 16.
Hey, Course Designers!
Beginning in the competition year 2022, a licensed Hunter Course Designer is required to officiate at Regional I or II competitions. Learn more about the new Regional Hunter Course Designer status.

There’s only one more chance to fulfill the clinic licensing requirement this year. The final clinics will be held from August 23-24, 2021, with morning and afternoon sessions available. Registration closes August 9.
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