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The USHJA Annual Meeting is for YOU
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Please join us at this year's USHJA Annual Meeting, December 10-14, for educational sessions and networking with your peers outside of the horse show environment, and to celebrate the accomplishments of your peers, learn about new programs and opportunities in the sport, join in the discussion about rule change proposals, and share your feedback on what's working and what's not in our sport. The multi-day conference is THE destination for professionals to participate in the governance of our sport and hear first hand from the Association's leadership.
This is a great year to come if you've been to every Annual Meeting or have never been to one. We have negotiated
discounts with airlines and rental car companies
to help make the trip affordable and simple for you, and you're sure to enjoy San Antonio, Texas!
The USHJA hotel room block closes on Nov. 13, so reserve your room soon to ensure the discounted room rate. Check out the
schedule
and r
egister by Nov. 15 to enjoy the Early Bird Registration
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We look forward to seeing you there!
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Your Input is Needed on Rule Change Proposals by Friday
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Great Incentives for More Green Hunters
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Photo credit: Tricia Booker/USHJA Archives |
Announced earlier this year for 2018, the USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Program and Championship will expand to the 3'6" and 3'9" Green Hunter sections. The purpose of expanding this program is to take the success of the incentive program at the 3'0" and 3'3" fence heights and offer it to horses competing at the 3'6 and 3'9" fence heights.
Green Hunter Incentive class fence heights may only be combined as a 3'0"/3'3" section and a 3'6"/3'9" section. All four fence heights may not be combined under any circumstance.
The 2018 Green Hunter Incentive Championships will feature two Championship sections: one for horses competing at 3'0" and 3'3" and one for horses competing at 3'6" and 3'9". The format for each will follow the successful format of the prior years' Championship, and riders will be able to earn prize money and awards by tiers.
See the complete USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Program specifications here:
For more information on the USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Program, visit
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Know Before You Show: New Rules for a New Competition Year
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Do you know the important rule changes that will be effective Dec. 1, 2017, for the 2018 competition year and affect Hunter/Jumper competition? Please take the time to review these important updates that were developed with horse and rider well-being and safety, fairness of play, and enhancing the competitive experience in mind. Click here for a comprehensive list of rule changes that were approved in early 2017 and will take effect for the 2018 competition year. View the entire
2018 USEF Rulebook here.
Phase I of Microchipping Rule Takes Effect
Dec. 1, 2017
Phase I: Beginning Dec. 1, 2017, horses competing in classes that require a USHJA Horse Registration will be required to be microchipped to receive points.
Phase II: For the following competition year (2019), all horses that are competing in classes which require USHJA registration must be microchipped or will be ineligible to compete in Federation licensed competitions.
Confused about Age Verification?
For the 2018 competition year, horses competing in Young Hunter classes and Jumper classes restricted by the age of the horse must have their age verified by USEF prior to competing at a USEF licensed competition.
Don't know which format of verification your horse is eligible for?
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Enhancements to the USHJA International Hunter Derby Coming in 2018
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The USHJA International Hunter Derby program will add two new components for the 2018 competition year: a star ranking system and a new format option called the Derby Hunt and Go.
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Photo credit: Shawn McMillen Photography |
Star Ranking System
Designed to categorize d
erbies into three levels, the Star Ranking System will start at a One Star and going up to a Three Star Derby. Fence heights and minimum prize money offered will vary based on the star ranking, with more prize money (minimum of $100,000) and higher fence height options (up to 4'-4'9") for Three-Star Derbies.
Derby Hunt and Go
The Derby Hunt and Go offers riders the Derby experience in a shortened format. In the Hunt and Go, exhibitors will complete a typical Classic Hunter Round and then immediately begin a Handy Hunter Round without exiting the arena. Competition managers will have the option of adding an additional, separate Handy Round, which would bring the top 4-6 horses for a final round.
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The following are recent news stories from the USHJA selected just for you, as a Hunter/Jumper professional. Check out all recent
USHJA news here.
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Each year hundreds of young equestrians vie for a spot at the United States Hunter Jumper Association Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Nationals, presented by The Plaid Horse. This year a record 400 members participated in the program, and 24 of the top scoring participants were awarded a spot at the Nationals. READ MORE
- USHJA Emerging Athlete Program Age Limit Increases to 25 Years Old in 2018. In response to member requests, the United States Hunter Jumper Association is pleased to raise the maximum age of athletes eligible for the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program from 21 to 25 years old. Riders, ages 25 and under, who meet the eligibility requirements will be able to apply in early 2018 to participate in one of 10 Regional Training Sessions that will be held at locations across the country. READ MORE
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Considering Becoming a Certified Trainer?
Attend an Upcoming TCP Clinic
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 If you want to demonstrate your commitment to continuing education in the sport to your clients, the
USHJA Trainer Certification Program
, presented by Markel, is for you!
We have several upcoming Certified Trainer clinics approaching to help you on your way to becoming certified:
In addition to participating in a TCP Clinic, interested professionals may complete the educational component online through the Online Trainer Certification Course offered through a partnership with EquestrianCoach.com.
The USHJA Trainer Certification Program, presented by
Markel, is a comprehensive educational program based on the American Hunter/Jumper Forward Riding System that provides accreditation for professional horse trainers.
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Renew Your Memberships for 2018!
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It's that time of year! The 2018 competition year is fast approaching and USHJA membership applications are open!
Exciting changes this year include:
- Memberships running for an entire year, regardless of when members renew
- An opportunity to sign up for auto-renewal so members don't have to worry about remembering to renew each year
- New exclusive member benefits including discounts on airfare, rental cars and hotels
Thank you to our Life and Three-Year members as well as those who have already renewed for 2018; we look forward to serving you again and encourage you to check out the great new benefits!
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Click above to watch: Longeing with Purpose |
Longeing can be a wonderful training tool for rider and horse if used in an appropriate manner with correct equipment and in a safe and secure location. It is also important for trainers to teach and enforce proper longeing techniques employed by their staff, both at home and at competitions.
This short educational video, created as part of the USHJA Horse and Rider Advocates Committee Horse Health and Wellness Series, provides guidance on appropriate longeing techniques.
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