July 2021
Upcoming Deadlines You Don't Want To Miss
August


5th - USHJA Hunter Team Challenge - East entries close
Hunter Week is Almost Here!
The Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championships and Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship take to the Kentucky Horse Park from August 17-21. Here's what you need to know:

  • More than $100,000 is up for grabs across both Championships
  • Entries for both Championships are due July 28
  • Qualifying for the Green Hunter Incentive ends July 21
  • Watch the livestream on USHJA TV on Horse & Country TV
Important Links
YOUR Championships Are Only Four Months Away
Marshall & Sterling Insurance Joins as Title Sponsor

We are pleased to welcome Marshall & Sterling Insurance as the title sponsor of the 2021 USHJA National Championships at The Las Vegas National this November 15-21!
Qualifying Information Available

Information regarding qualifying for this year's Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships can be found here.

Pre-entries will open soon and close September 27.

What? A national championship for Hunter ponies aged 7 and under.

When and Where? August 29 at the Virginia Young Horse Festival at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia.

How? There are no qualifying requirements.

NEW in 2021, even more prize money and a division for Adults on Ponies!

What? A bi-coastal national championship for handlers, owners and breeders to showcase their talented young Hunters aged 4 and under.

When and Where? August 28 at the Virginia Young Horse Festival in Lexington, Virginia, and September 22 at the International Jumping Festival in San Juan Capistrano, California.

How? There are no qualifying requirements.
USHJA Clinics at USEF Pony Finals Return
Learn from industry experts and improve your ponymanship skills at USEF Pony Finals, presented by Honor Hill Farms, with free USHJA Clinics at Pony Finals!

This year's clinics, held August 10-13, include:
  • Model Clinic with Carleton Brooks*
  • Pony Yoga with Cathy Woods*
  • Judge's Perspective with Robin Rost Brown and Otis Brown
  • Course Walk with Stevie McCarron Wigley
  • Mental Skills Coaching with Tonya Johnston**
  • Pony Trivia**

A digital sign-up form will be distributed to 2021 Pony Finals exhibitors via email approximately two weeks prior.

*20-participant maximum **virtual session
This year's clinics will be held virtually or in the Covered Arena, and in-person clinics will be open for public auditing following USEF's COVID-19 protocols.
What to Watch
Tune into these upcoming town halls, webinars and livestreams:

July 19 at 7 p.m. ET

July 20 at 7 p.m. ET

July 22
USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic - West, presented by Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry College livestream on USHJA TV on Horse & Country TV, as well as USEF Network

July 26 at 7 p.m. ET
Young Jumper Enrollment

Qualifying for the USHJA Young Jumper Championships ends August 15, but enrollment is still open until the day before the Championships begin on September 8. Horses that are on the qualifying list by August 15 but not yet enrolled can still do so and be eligible to compete.

  • Middle Enrollment: July 1 - 25 for $300
  • Late Enrollment - July 26 - September 6 for $750.
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U.S. Hunter Jumper Association | Phone: (859) 225-6700 | membership@ushja.org