Have you seen the schedule for the virtual 2020 USHJA Annual Meeting, presented by Equicore, November 30-December 11?

Educational sessions include:

If you have questions for your committee members to answer during the meeting you can submit them here. Please specify your zone when you submit questions.

Congratulations to Zone 6's Kyla DeLuca, of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, the 2020 recipient of the Zone 6 College Scholarship.

"I grew up riding in the Zone 6 community and being chosen for this scholarship was extremely gratifying," DeLuca said. "I feel extremely blessed to be able to attend Creighton University to work towards my degree while being able to continue riding."

The $1,500 scholarship award can be used for college, graduate, trade or professional school.

"I highly encourage any Zone 6 seniors thinking about applying for this scholarship to do so," DeLuca said.

Learn more about Zone 6 grants and scholarships. Photo provided by DeLuca.

The USHJA invites members to comment on Rule Change Proposals being considered this year. Members may provide input on the proposals until midnight Eastern Time on November 30..

Click here for the comprehensive Rule Change Proposal Process for rules affecting the Hunter and Jumper disciplines.

Member comments are an important part of the rule change proposal process, and we look forward to your feedback.

Congratulations to Cristy Drake of Omaha, Nebraska, who participated in the 2020 USHJA Virtual HQC Nationals October 26-November 7!

The Equestrian Helmet Safety Initiative aims to fund research to improve helmet safety for equestrians. But we need your help.

"This is something that will benefit every single one of our members. This is every single person who is a member of the USHJA and who straps on a helmet and wants to go enjoy what they do...If everyone does their part and gives a little bit, we can get this to where it needs to be. Safety is everyone’s responsibility.” Joe Dotoli said.

Read more about the initiative in the recent issue of USHJA In Stride magazine.

The USHJA is helping members Know Before You Show with a simple guide of rule changes taking effect for the new competition year.

Click here to view a summary of important rule changes, effective Dec. 1, 2020, for the 2021 competition year and affect Hunter/Jumper competition.

Click here for a comprehensive list of rule changes that were approved in 2020 for the 2021 competition year and here for the complete 2021 USEF Rulebook.

The 2020 competition year is coming to a close. Click the links below to see where you stand in the Zone Horse of the Year and Stirrup Cup Awards Programs. Reminder: All points corrections must be received by customercare@usef.org by 11:59 p.m. EST on December 15.

The show season continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. While showing has resumed in many areas, horse shows also continue to be canceled or relocated.

Find the most up-to-date information relate to COVID-19:

As we gear up for the 2021 competition-year rule changes, check out the “Perfection System of penalties and rating” that in was place at the 1928 Seattle International Horse Show. Interesting changes over time!