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Thank you for being a USHJA Zone 8 member! This month: Read about USHJA Annual Meeting, presented by World Equestrian Center, see who is attending the George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session, presented by USHJA and more. Scroll down to read more, and don't forget to share your experiences with us!
Zone 8 Represented at USHJA Annual Meeting
Members come together to share ideas, celebrate the sport
USHJA President Mary Babick talks with members on Zone and Affiliate Day. Photo credit: USHJA


Zone 8 members meet on Zone and Affiliate Day. Photo credit: USHJA

Members on Zone and Affiliate Day at USHJA Annual Meeting. Photo credit: USHJA

Zone 8 members were in attendance at the USHJA Annual Meeting, presented by World Equestrian Center, Dec. 10-14 in San Antonio, Texas. 

 

Nearly 300 members from across the country worked together brainstorming new ideas, discussing programs, hearing guest speakers, asking questions and raising concerns all with a common goal of improving the sport. Click here to read about rule change proposals that were discussed. Special thanks to the members who represented our zone! 
Delaney Flynn to Attend George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session
Congratulations to Zone 8's Delaney Flynn, Scottsdale, Ariz., who is participating in the 12th annul USEF George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session Jan. 5-7 in Wellington, Fla. 

Participants in the session earned invitations from their performances in USEF marker competitions, through the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program National Training Session or by being selected from a competitive pool of wild card applicants. Read more about the 2018 session.
Banquets Featuring Zone 8 Awards Coming Up!
The Arizona Hunter Jumper Association Banquet and the Colorado Hunter Jumper Association Banquet are coming up next month! Both banquets feature Zone 8 Awards presentations. Click the fliers below for more information: 


Congratulations Zone 8 HOTY Championship Competitors
Congratulations to members who participated in the Zone 8 Horse of the Year Championship Nov. 15-19 at Arizona Season Finale in Scottsdale! Click here for results.
Have You Renewed Your Membership?
The 2018 competition year is underway. Have you renewed your membership?

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 
Renewing is quick and easy: 
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!
Know Before You Show
Do you know what rules are in effect for the 2018 competition year? 

Know Before You Show with a comprehensive list of rule changes effective as of  Dec. 1, 2017 , for the 2018 competition year.

Click here to read a summary of the rules that affect Hunter/Jumper competition. Click here to view the 2018 USEF Rulebook.  
What You Need to Know About the ELD Mandate and CDL Requirements from the AHC
Are you wondering how the Electronic Logging Device Mandate will affect you, or if you need a Commercial Drivers License to transport horses? The American Horse Council has put together brochures to help explain these two issues. Click here for more information. 
Upcoming Clinic in Zone 8
2018 Zone 8 Specifications Available
Take a minute to review the 2018 Zone 8 Specifications! Zone specifications can change from year to year and are unique to each zone, so be sure you are up to date on the most recent specifications for our zone. 
Zone 8 Standings
Click the graphics below to see where you stand in year-end Zone 8 Horse of the Year and Zone 8 Stirrup Cup awards programs.



To view national USEF Horse of the Year standings, click here. 
Sport News



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Sponsors and Partners
The USHJA would like to thank the following sponsors and partners for their support of our many programs and endeavors. For more information, click the sponsor logo(s) below.

Official USHJA Sponsors
Charles Owen
Rood and Riddle





Additional USHJA Sponsors & Partners




United States Hunter Jumper Association 
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