The nomination period for the USHJA Zone Committee member elections is open in each of the 12 USHJA Zones until March 1.

Senior Active or Senior Associate members in good standing are eligible to participate in the nomination and election process for USHJA Zone Committee members in their zone.

To nominate someone, click here.

The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is pleased to announce that applications are open for zone grants and scholarships, including Emerging Athletes Program Grants this year to assist members with attending an EAP Regional Training Session.

New in 2021, the USHJA Hunter Team Challenge offers a unique team experience for riders competing in the 2’-2’6” Children’s Pony Hunters, 2’6” Low Child/Adult Hunters and 3’ Children’s/Adult Amateur Hunter divisions.

Riders also have an opportunity to earn bonus Zone Horse of the Year Points in their respective divisions.

There are three challenges in 2021 including:

Hunter Team Challenge - West

November 9-14, 2021

National Sunshine Series II

Desert International Horse Park

Thermal, Calif.

Click here to view the other dates and locations

Applications for the 2021 USHJA Emerging Athletes Program will close April 1. Click here to read more and view all sessions.

Sessions near Zone 8 include:

Congratulations to our 2020 Horse of the Year and Stirrup Cup Champions!

This year's HOTY Roster, which lists members who earned ribbons through the year-end awards program, is available digitally here.

To learn more about HOTY and to view standings, click here.

Congratulations to 2020 Stirrup Cup Champions!

Ribbons and awards are currently being mailed to recipients for both HOTY and Stirrup Cup.

Registration is open for the 2021 USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge and USHJA Adult HQC.

With the aim of encouraging education and recognizing equestrians who have exceptional horsemanship knowledge, both HQC and Adult HQC allow equestrians of all ages to put their horsemanship expertise to the test.

Do you have questions about horse health, tack and equipment or nutrition?

Let experts in the sport answer your questions!

Submit questions here for a chance to have your question answered by an expert and featured in a future zone news update.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming USHJA Webinars:

March 1, 7 p.m. ET

The start of a new webinar series that gives an overview of jobs that are in the equestrian community, Katie Benson will lead the discussion about the opportunities at horse shows.

April 26, 7 p.m. ET

Returning speaker Holly Frenzel, from the Equine Business Basic webinar, comes back to explain how to make QuickBooks work for your equine business.

USHJA supports local competitive and educational opportunities for hunter/jumper equestrians through its zone structure and Affiliate organization members.

Learn more about your Zone 8 Affiliates:

Learn more about National Affiliates:

With the 2021 competition year underway, don't forget to check your standings for Zone Horse of the Year! Click here to check standings. Please direct any questions or inquiries to USEF, attention Sport Data Department customercare@usef.org.

Special thanks to these members who serve our zone! For more information about the committee and contact information, click here.