August 2020
Important Information and Updates for Competition Managers and Staff
The following are important USHJA updates for competition staff at USEF-licensed competitions. If you ever need assistance, USHJA office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, and our phone number is (859) 225-6700. Thank you for your hard work to make our sport a great experience for everyone! Looking for all the USHJA program specifications and fee report forms in one place? Check here!

Please note: Adding classes may affect competition licensing. Please contact USEF for licensing changes and any additional fees at (859) 258-2472.
Ensuring the Safety of Members and Exhibitors
Stay up to date with the latest information from USHJA regarding COVID-19 and find a variety of resources at ushja.org/COVID19. Find the complete list of USHJA program modifications updated regularly here. 

To ensure safety for all parties, US Equestrian has released a Licensed Competitions COVID-19 Toolkit, which includes the USEF Action Plan and other helpful resources for competition managers and participants.

If you have contracted with USHJA for an event that will either be canceled or has a possible date change due to COVID-19, please contact Katie Patrick at kpatrick@ushja.org to inquire about refunded host fees, updated contracts and date change approvals.
Apply to Host New USHJA Events in 2021 by August 31
The USHJA is preparing to launch the new USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional Championships, USHJA International Hunter Derby Regional Championships and the USHJA Hunter Team Challenge in the 2021 competition year. As with 2020, circumstances going into 2021 may necessitate a delay, however we are forging on with securing hosts for these new, inaugural events. The application is open for these programs and will close August 31, 2020.
Host a USHJA Young Jumper Championship Qualifying Class
The USHJA Young Jumper Championships are set to debut in 2021—host a designated USHJA Young Jumper Championship Qualifying Class! The Qualifying Class will be held concurrently with the last class of the week for the 5-, 6- and/or 7-Year-Old Young Jumper divisions.

How to add a Qualifying Class:
1. Select “USHJA Young Jumper Championship Qualifying Class” on your 2021 USEF Competition License application.
2. Once your license is approved, your competition will automatically be listed in the Calendar of Qualifying Classes online.
3. Schedule your competition as normal and include the final class of each age group that will be a Qualifying Class.
4. Submit your prize list with separate class numbers for the qualifying class(es). See the website for specific class numbers for each age and combined ages.
5. After the competition, submit your results with the specific class numbers to USEF and your post-competition fee and report to USHJA.

Questions? Email youngjumper@ushja.org.
Find a Licensed Official for Your Upcoming Competition
On the hunt for a Licensed Official for an upcoming competition? The Licensed Officials' Resource page now includes a digital version of the printed 2020 USHJA Licensed Officials Roster! Find Judges, Stewards, Course Designers and Certified Schooling Supervisors for both national and FEI level competitions. For a live listing of available officials, visit the USEF's Licensed Officials Search tool.
Get Added to the USHJA Show Jumping Rider Ranking List

The USHJA Show Jumping Rider Ranking List provides the top Emerging Jumper Riders with recognition for their achievements in a National and Regional master ranking lists. There is no cost to management or the competitors for this program.

The USHJA offers 2 levels of competition for athletes to earn points:
  • Level 1 Classes – held at 1.35-1.40m
  • Level 2 Classes – held at 1.40-1.45m

How to add a designated class:
  • Fill out the Calendar Form located here
  • In the prize list and schedule, indicate which classes will be designated the USHJA Rider Ranking Class by using this class number:
  • Level 1- 1000L1
  • Level 2- 1000L2
Host a USHJA Pony Hunter Derby

Simply include a USHJA Pony Hunter Derby on your license renewal when you submit it to USEF. Reach out to the hunter department at hunterdept@ushja.org if you would like ribbons for the class.

Qualifying for the 2021 Championships is open! It's worth noting that the qualifying for 2021 has changed to the following:
Ponies that have placed first through twelfth overall in at least one USHJA Pony Hunter Derby at a licensed USEF competition within the qualifying period will be invited to compete in the USHJA Pony Hunter Derby Championship.
Check out the USHJA Job Board

Interested in submitting an equine related job opportunity to the Hunter/Jumper Community Job Board? Include the following information in an attachment and send to mkramer@ushja.org:
  • Position Title
  • Hiring Organization
  • Job Description
  • Location of Job (City and State)
  • Hiring Contact’s Name, Phone and Email Address
  • Mailing Address and/or Email Address where applications should be submitted
Host a USHJA 3’3” Hunter Seat Medal Class
The USHJA 3’3” Hunter Seat Medal class serves as a stepping stone for equitation riders, providing an opportunity to qualify and compete in a national equitation final at fence heights of 3’3”. USEF-rated competitions wishing to hold a USHJA 3’3” Hunter Seat Medal class at their competition must list the class in their prize list and notify USEF.
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