Important Deadlines for You and Your Clients
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The 2020 competition year is underway, and there are a variety of competitive and educational opportunities available for you and your clients. Scroll down to view important upcoming dates by month for USHJA programs in the 2020 competition year. Don't miss this chance for you or your clients to participate today.
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USHJA 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
ushja.org/RidingAcademy
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USHJA Directory of Clinics Listing
Are you organizing a clinic this year? Or looking for off-site opportunities for your clients to continue learning? Our Directory of Clinics, promoted nationally and by Zone, is the one-stop resource for upcoming educational clinics. List yours or find one in your area today at
ushja.org/clinics.
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Free USHJA Webinars
The USHJA is offering free webinars covering a variety of topics, with new live webinars premiering bimonthly. If you missed January's webinar on hoof care with Travis Burns, you can still watch it on demand with your clients
here.
Upcoming webinars include "Outreach 101: How to Host and Apply for an Outreach Competition" offered on March 31 and "Equine Business Basics" offered in May. Dates for additional webinars will be released soon.
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Educational Resources
Visit the USHJA's
educational resources webpage to read informative articles from previous editions of In Stride, view and share educational videos, and access additional helpful content relevant to professionals in the industry as well as all members of the USHJA.
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Show Jumping Rider Ranking List
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The
Show Jumping Rider Ranking List
is a master ranking list organized nationally as well as regionally, where jumper riders earn points by earning money in specific grand prix or special classes at competitions. Classes are organized into two levels, Level 1 and Level 2, based on fence height, prize money and other specifications.
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USHJA Jumper Classic Series
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Debuting in 2020, the
USHJA Jumper Classic Series
offers jumper riders competing from 1.10m to 1.40m an opportunity to earn additional prize money, Zone HOTY bonus points, and awards and recognition.
In addition to prize money, ribbons and series prizes, the top nationally ranked junior and amateur rider at each height level will be awarded entry into a USHJA Gold Star Clinic at the height in which they qualify. Learn more at
ushja.org/jumperclassic
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The USHJA Outreach Program provides members at any level of membership with an opportunity to earn national recognition in classes from walk/trot to 3'0" in hunter, jumper and equitation sections at rated and local competitions. Outreach competitions may be hosted by any organization meeting the minimum criteria, whether USEF-rated or local, unrecognized competitions. Learn about hosting an Outreach competition at
ushja.org/outreach
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Find Your Local Affiliate
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USHJA supports local competitive and educational opportunities for hunter/jumper equestrians through its zone structure and affiliate organization members. Additionally, Affiliates are invited to send their best 2' and 2'6" horse-and-rider combinations to the 2020 Affiliate Championships at the
AON/USHJA National Championships
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Find your local affiliate
here
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USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant for USEF Pony Finals
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EAP Zone Grants
USHJA zones have set aside funding to help members participate in the 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."
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EAP Regional Training Sessions
The Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program is an educational and competitive opportunity for riders to learn from leading clinicians while advancing their riding and horsemanship skills. Apply online at
ushja.org/EAP
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The clinic will be offered at two height levels this year: .90m and 1.0m. The program is open to ages 12 and up, but only riders ages 12 to 25 will be eligible for the EAP National Training Session. Find and apply to the regional training session nearest you by April 1.
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Early Application Deadline: Zone Jumper Team and Platinum Jumper Championships
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Riders interested in competing in the USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships must submit an application and earn a minimum of 20 points in their respective section at USEF-licensed competitions by their zone’s deadline for a chance to qualify. Prior to April 10, the application fee is $75 per horse. After April 10, the fee increases to $150 per horse.
Official entry deadlines vary by zone and can be found
here.
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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."
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$25,000 USHJA Hamel Scholarship for Further Education
Each year, the USHJA 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
ushja.org/foundation/hamel
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USHJA Pony Hunter Derby Championship - East
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In 2020, two USHJA Pony Hunter Derby Championships will be offered—one on either coast. Ponies qualify by competing in at least one USHJA Pony Hunter Derby class during the qualifying period. Read the full specifications, and mark your calendar for one of these exciting Championships! Learn more at
ushja.org/ponyhunterderby.
Kentucky Summer Classic
July 28-August 2, 2020
Lexington, Kentucky
Qualifying Period: June 3, 2019-May 29, 2020
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USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships
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The USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships offer individual and team competitions for
Professional, Junior, and Amateur riders competing at the 1.40/1.45m level. Individual medalists from the Championships can qualify for additional educational opportunities with top national and international industry experts. Apply online at
ushja.org/platinumjumper.
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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)
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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 2020 USHJA Gold Star Clinic.
Applications close and the qualifying period ends on the same day. Apply to have your points count toward qualifying at
ushja.org/ZoneJumper
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USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic-East Coast and West Coast, presented by Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry College
The 2019 USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic-East Coast and West Coast, presented by Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry College, (formerly Hunterdon Cup) 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, 2019, and May 31, 2020. Learn more at
ushja.org/Gladstone
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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 and the 2020 Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championships. For more information and to enroll, visit
ushja.org/GreenIncentive.
Want to lock in the current rate for a horse competing later in the competition year? Enrollment slots can be purchases now through June 1 by contacting the office. Buy the slot now and designate the horse later this year. For more information
click here
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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 2020 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.
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Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship
Qualifying ends June 1 for the 2020 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, 2019, and June 1, 2020, are eligible to compete. The 2020 Championship will be held August 13-15 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.
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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 World Championship Hunter Rider program, visit
ushja.org/WCHR
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Green Hunter Incentive Southwest Championship
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USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Program participants may choose from one of
five regional championships
held across the country as an added benefit to participants. Exhibitors may choose whichever regional championship they want but horses may only compete in one regional championship per year.
Blenheim June Classic II
June 10-14, 2020
San Juan Capistrano, California
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USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships
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The USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships offer individual and team competitions
for Professional, Junior, and Amateur riders competing at the 1.40/1.45m level. Individual medalists from the Championships can qualify for additional educational opportunities with top national and international industry experts. Apply online at
ushja.org/platinumjumper.
Zones 1, 2, 7 & 8 must apply by June 7. Zones 5 & 6 must apply by June 14.
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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 2020 USHJA Gold Star Clinic.
The qualifying period ends the day applications close. Apply to have your points count toward qualifying at
ushja.org/ZoneJumper
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Zones 1, 2, 7 & 8 must apply by June 7. Zones 5 & 6 must apply by June 14.
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Green Hunter Incentive South Championship
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USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Program participants may choose from one of
five regional championships
held across the country as an added benefit to participants. Exhibitors may choose whichever regional championship they want but horses may only compete in one regional championship per year.
NCHJA Annual Horse Show
June 24-28, 2020
Raleigh, North Carolina
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The 30-Day HQC Stable Challenge
The 30-day
HQC Stable Challenge
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
www.ushja.org/HQC
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Green Hunter Incentive East Championship
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USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Program participants may choose from one of
five regional championships
held across the country as an added benefit to participants. Exhibitors may choose whichever regional championship they want but horses may only compete in one regional championship per year.
Brandywine Valley Summer Series II
June 30-July 5, 2020
Devon, Pennsylvania
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USHJA Pony Hunter Derby Championship - West
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In 2020, two USHJA Pony Hunter Derby Championships will be offered—one on either coast. Ponies qualify by competing in at least one USHJA Pony Hunter Derby class during the qualifying period. Read the full specifications, and mark your calendar for one of these exciting Championships! Learn more at
ushja.org/ponyhunterderby.
Blenheim Fall Tournament
September 9-13, 2020
San Juan Capistrano, California
Qualifying Period: July 16, 2019-July 10, 2020
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The 30-Day HQC Stable Challenge
The
HQC Stable Challenge
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/HQC
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Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship
The deadline to enter the 2020 Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship is July 22, 2020. The Championship will be held August 13-15, 2020, 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.
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Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championships
The deadline to enter and qualify for the 2020 Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championships is July 22, 2020. Two Championships are offered in 2020—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 11-13, 2020, 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.
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Green Hunter Incentive Northwest Championship
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USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Program participants may choose from one of
five regional championships
held across the country as an added benefit to participants. Exhibitors may choose whichever regional championship they want but horses may only compete in one regional championship per year.
Oregon High Desert Classic 2
July 22-26, 2020
Bend, Oregon
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Nomination-Based Member Awards
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Each year the USHJA accepts nominations for annual awards to recognize the significant accomplishment of members. The following awards are based on member nominations and have a nomination deadline of
July 31:
Other nomination-based member awards that have later nomination deadlines include the USHJA Youth Leadership Award, the USEF Youth Sportsman's Award and the Vital Horse Show Staff Award.
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EMO Insurance/USHJA 3'3" Jumping Seat Medal Finals
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Riders qualify for the EMO Insurance/USHJA 3'3" Jumping Seat Medal Finals by accumulating 15 or more points in any EMO Insurance/USHJA 3'3" Jumping Seat Medal class between August 2 and August 1 of the current competition year. Riders may not cross-enter into the USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals and may only compete in one Finals event. There will be both East and West Coast Finals. Learn more at
ushja.org/jumpseatmedal.
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NEW in 2020: USHJA 3'3" Hunter Seat Medal Finals
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The inaugural USHJA 3'3" Hunter Seat Medal Finals will take place on both East and West Coasts in 2020.
Riders must accumulate a minimum of 10 points in any USHJA 3’3” Hunter Seat Medal classes during the qualifying period to be eligible to compete in the USHJA 3’3” Hunter Seat Medal Finals. Once a rider has won the USHJA 3’3” Hunter Seat Medal Finals, she/he is not eligible to compete again.
Learn more at
ushja.org/hunterseatmedal.
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USHJA JT Tallon Memorial Equitation Grant
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Created in honor of the late J.T. Tallon, each year, the USHJA will grant $1,000 to one junior rider who has qualified for a national equitation championship at a fence height of 3' or higher.
Current Junior members who demonstrate financial need and qualify for an eligible equitation final are eligible to apply for the grant. For more information and to access the application, go to
ushja.org/foundation/tallon
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Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF/USHJA Hunter Breeding National Championships - East
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The Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF/USHJA Hunter Breeding National Championships aim to increase awareness of the Hunter Breeding sport and provide an arena for handlers, owners, and breeders to showcase their talented young horses. The East Coast Championship will be held on August 22. Learn more at
ushja.org/sallieb.
Virginia Young Horse Festival
The Virginia Horse Center
Lexington, Virginia
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Kym K. Smith/USHJA Young Hunter Pony Championships
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Virginia Young Horse Festival
The Virginia Horse Center
Lexington, Virginia
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Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF/USHJA Hunter Breeding National Championships - West
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The
Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF/USHJA Hunter Breeding National Championships
aim to increase awareness of the Hunter Breeding sport and provide an arena for handlers, owners, and breeders to showcase their talented young horses. The Championships are open to yearlings through and four-year-olds of any breed and include in-hand and performance classes. The West Coast Championship will be held August 26. Learn more at
ushja.org/sallieb
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Showpark All Season Summer Tournament
Del Mar Horse Park
Del Mar, California
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AON/USHJA National Championships
The
AON
/USHJA National Championships are set to return in 2020 at The Las Vegas National, CSI4*-W, in Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 16-22, pending approval by US Equestrian.
Members qualify largely based on Zone Horse of the Year points or Zone events. Points earned from competitions with a start date from Dec. 1, 2019, will count toward qualifying. Learn more at
ushja.org/nationalchampionships.
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USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge
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 $6,000 in educational grants and prizes.
For more information and to take the Challenge, visit
ushja.org/HQC
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Nomination-Based Member Awards
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Each year the USHJA accepts nominations for annual awards to recognize the significant accomplishment of members. The following awards are based on member nominations and have a nomination deadline of
September 1:
Other nomination-based member awards that have earlier nomination deadlines include the USHJA Amateur Sportsmanship Award, USHJA Lifetime Achievement Award, Jane Marshall Dillon Award, Mrs. A.C. Randolph Owners Legacy Award and the William J. Moroney Visionary Award.
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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 2020 USHJA Gold Star Clinic.
Applications close and the qualifying period ends on the same day. Apply to have your points count toward qualifying at
ushja.org/ZoneJumper.
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USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships
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The USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships offer individual and team competitions for
Professional, Junior, and Amateur riders competing at the 1.40/1.45m level. Individual medalists from the Championships can qualify for additional educational opportunities with top national and international industry experts. Apply online at
ushja.org/platinumjumper.
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Green Hunter Incentive Central Championship
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USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Program participants may choose from one of
five regional championships
held across the country as an added benefit to participants. Exhibitors may choose whichever regional championship they want but horses may only compete in one regional championship per year.
Harvest
October 28-November 1, 2020
Katy, Texas
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Save the Date! USHJA Annual Meeting
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Please save the date for 2020 Annual Meeting in Bellevue, Washington! For more information about the meeting, visit
ushja.org/annualmeeting.
December 6-10, 2020
Hyatt Regency
Bellevue, Washington (Seattle)
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USHJA Sponsors & Partners
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USHJA Sponsors & Partners
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United States Hunter Jumper Association | (859) 225-6700 | ushja.org
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