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 bring back the USHJA Feed Aid initiative, which helps provide feed for school horses in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Applications for aid are open to USHJA members at the Associate level or above until February 26. and will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis. You can also donate 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.

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.

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.

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

Sessions closest to Zone 12:

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.

It's time to renew your Affiliate membership!

The Affiliate Organization membership cost is $100 and is valid through November 30 of the current competition year (December 1 to November 30).

Learn more about benefits of being an Affiliate Member Organization.

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