October Zone 3 Update
Thank you for being a Zone 3 member! Register for USHJA Virtual Annual Meeting, see who received the Zone 3 College Scholarship, mark your calendar for webinars and more.
Registration is Open for USHJA Virtual Annual Meeting
Are you ready to ELEVATE your learning, be INSPIRED by fellow equestrians and CONNECT with others across the country?

Registration is now open for the 2020 U.S. Hunter Jumper Association Annual Meeting, which will be held virtually November 30-December 11. Open to all equine enthusiasts, the 12-day virtual meeting will give participants front-row access to exciting educational offerings, sport governance, an update on the state of the association from USHJA President Mary Babick, and the prestigious Evening of Equestrians Awards celebration.

Click here to learn more. If you have questions about the 2020 USHJA Annual Meeting, please contact Steve Rosenberg at (859) 225-6721.
Chloe Bellerive Receives the Zone 3 College Scholarship
How did you feel about receiving the scholarship? 
I am so very honored to have been selected as recipient of the Zone 3 College Scholarship! Receiving this scholarship has shown me that reaching your goals is possible through hard work and determination. USHJA has been a major supporter of my education through scholarships and educational opportunities, and I am so very appreciative of their efforts, time, and commitment in making these opportunities available to the rising men and women of the equine industry.

How will this scholarship help you achieve your education and/or riding goals?
My life goal to become an Equine Surgeon comes with a great amount of financial debt. As a first year veterinary student at VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine, this scholarship has not only greatly reduced my stress relating to financial commitments, but also allows me to focus more of my time on studying, serving in my community, and gaining experience in the industry.

What made you want to apply for this scholarship? 
USHJA offers so many learning and educational opportunities to youth and young adults and always ensures that everyone has the ability to partake in activities, events, learning experiences and competitions that they may not usually be able to due to financial limitations.

What would you tell other members thinking about applying next year?
Take advantage of any learning opportunity available to you! Start applications early and always be open to networking and connecting with professionals in the industry!
Congratulations to Zone 3 HOTY Championship Participants!
Congratulations to members who competed in the Zone 3 Horse of the Year Championship October 16-18 at Morven Park International Equestrian Center. Click here for results.
Jumper Judge's Perspective Webinar is Coming Up
The USHJA continues to plan educational webinars for members! Mark your calendar:

  • Jumper Judge's Perspective: It’s not just a matter of counting rails and faults; learn all about the job and responsibilities of a jumper judge from 2020 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Inductee and USHJA National Vice President David Distler. Tune in November 9 at 7 p.m. ET.
Congratulations to Members Who Participated in WCHR Finals!
Congratulations to our members who competed in the World Championship Hunter Rider Finals at the Capital Challenge Horse Show held this year at World Equestrian Center in Ohio.

Check out coverage from the finals:




To view the Daily Updates with additional coverage and results from the show, click here.

To renew your WCHR membership, click here.
Evie Moore's Recognized Riding Academy Wins John Deere Tractor as Part of NTRA Equine Member Benefits Giveaway
The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association congratulates Evie Renée Moore and EvRMoore Equine on winning a John Deere X330 Lawn Tractor as part of a giveaway for Recognized Riding Academies through the NTRA Equine Member Benefits partnership with the USHJA.

“When I opened the email, I truly could not believe what I was reading and started to cry!” she said. “I was so excited and grateful to the USHJA, NTRA and my clients for the nominations.”
You Can Still Participate in the USHJA Puissance Challenge Fundraiser
The USHJA Puissance Challenge Fundraiser is a friendly barn challenge that puts jumping skills to the test while raising money for the Equestrian Helmet Safety Initiative!

Host your own puissance challenge, where riders of all levels can compete in divisions from ground poles to over 4'. The deadline to participate is November 30.
Congratulations to East Coast Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF/USHJA Hunter Breeding National Champions
Yearling Colt/Gelding – Renaldi (Rosenthal x Fuerstin), a 2019 Oldenburg stallion bred and owned by Chuck and Sue Tice-Grossman and handled by Matthew Davis

Yearling Filly – Bewitched (Bliss MF x Run Lucy Run), a 2019 Oldenburg bred by Ashley Martindale, owned by Audry Giles-Gates, and handled by Christopher Webb

Two-Year-Old Colt/Gelding – Strawberry Hill (Nob Hill x Sincerely Yours), a 2018 Belgian Warmblood stallion bred and owned by Diana Dodge and handled by Ethan Maye

Two-Year-Old Filly – Reality Star NHF (Rosenthal x Feiner Dance), a 2018 Oldenburg filly bred and owned by North Hill Farm and handled by Samantha Kulp

Three-Year-Old Colt/Gelding – Cabalero (Cabalito x Allegria), a 2017 Belgian Warmblood gelding bred and owned by Elizabeth Capor, and handled by Charlie Brown

Three-Year-Old Filly – Caberneigh (Cabardino N x Special Consideration), a 2017 NAS filly bred by Linda Mancini, owned by Kelsey Calabro, and handled by Emily Anne Belin-McDonnell

Three-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle – Cabalero (Cabalito x Allegria), a 2017 Belgian Warmblood gelding bred and owned by Elizabeth Capor and ridden by Jennifer Rogala

Four-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle – Will Pleaze (Willemoes x Malibu Barbie), a 2016 Oldenburg stallion bred and owned by Christy Sciaretta and ridden by Derek Fox

Four-Year-Old Conformation Over Fences – Verbatim HM (Viscount 22 x Milwaukee’s Finest XX), a 2016 Belgian Warmblood mare bred by Hickory Manor/Kimmy Risser and owned and ridden by Whitney Brunner

Amateur/Junior Handler – Samantha Kulp handling Quite A Star (Qredit Hilltop x Feiner Dance), 2017 Oldenburg filly bred and owned by North Hill Farm

Caberneigh was also crowned Overall Best Young Horse. Read more.
Check Your Points
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.
COVID-19 Resources and Information
The show season continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. While showing has resumed in many ares, horse shows also continue to be canceled or relocated.

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



Sport History: Fun Facts from the USHJA Wheeler Museum
The Puissance Has Always Been a Challenge

The Puissance was once a highly competitive class at every show on the fall indoor circuit—the Pennsylvania National, the Washington International, the National, and the Royal Winter Fair. It was featured along with a Speed class, the Grand Prix, and various classes such as Gambler’s Choice and Fault-and-Out in determining both national and international Open Jumper championships.
In 1967 at the National Horse Show, Dear Brutus with Show Jumping Hall of Famer J. Russell Stewart (left) set a record of 7’3” in the national Puissance class and then the very next night Hall of Famers Bold Minstrel and Bill Steinkraus (right) tied that record in the international class.

You and your barn can ramp up your competitive spirit all through November in the USHJA Puissance Challenge Fundraiser for the Equestrian Helmet Safety Initiative and earn a spot on the Puissance Challenge Leaderboard. Learn more at ushja.org/foundation/puissance-challenge! Photo: Gloria Axt
Know Your Zone 3 Committee Members
  • Oliver Kennedy, Chair
  • Streett Moore, Vice Chair
  • Diane Tate, Treasurer
  • Andrew Ellis
  • Rachel Howell
  • Brooke Kemper
  • Alan Lohman
  • Tracy Magness
  • Alden Moylan
  • Deloise Noble-Strong
  • Gordon Reistrup
  • Mike Rosser
  • Sandra Ruiz
  • Catherine Schlaeppi
  • Cricket Stone
  • Eric Straus, non-voting advisor
Special thanks to these members who serve our zone! For more information about the committee and contact information, click here.
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