Don't miss the Amateur Town Hall on Monday, October 18 at 7 p.m. ET! USHJA President Mary Knowlton and members of the USHJA Amateur Task Force will discuss and seek feedback on the teaching introductory lessons aspect of the current USEF Amateur Rule Change Proposal.
In his 21st time competing, the inimitable Scott Stewart scored a record seventh World Championship Hunter Rider Professional Finals win against the five other best hunter riders in the country.
Sixteen athletes and five stable managers from nine Zones were selected to participate in the 12th annual National Training Session. See who will be at Lake Erie College, November 11-14, with Olympic show jumper Peter Wylde and stable management expert Colleen Reed!
Forty-eight participants will compete in this year’s HQC Nationals, which will be held at Lake Erie College, November 12-14, and Adult HQC Nationals, which will be held virtually October 18-30. See who made it!
Congratulations to this year’s recipient, Caroline Krier, of Parker, Colorado!
“I am so excited and thankful for the J.T. Tallon Memorial Equitation Grant," Krier said. "It is a huge chance to help me achieve my riding goals. Being able to go to a national equitation final is a dream of mine, and now I can make it happen with this grant."
The 2021 USHJA Young Jumper Championships concluded the first year on a high note by crowning six champions across 4-, 5-, 6-, 7- and 8-Year-Old age groups.
4-Year-Old Final - Brooke Kemper with John Porter’s TikTok Z and Taylor Flury with Cool Running VDV Z, owned by Aliboo Farm Inc.
5-Year-Old Final - Jill Gaffney and Freestyling Farms’ FF Loyalty
6-Year-Old Final - Soehnke Theymann and Platinum Capital Management USA LLC's Henrietta
7-Year-Old Final - Gaffney and FF Blade Runner, owned by Freestyling Farms
8-Year-Old Final - Kemper on Caroline Blum's MTM Kappa Kappa Gamma and Filippo Pignatti on Take the High Road LLC's Ideaal ES
Over-exertion on the tendons and ligaments in our horses’ joints can lead to injury and a shorter competition career? Though there is no one right answer for “how much is too much,” it’s imperative that you plan your lesson and show schedule around your horse’s individual needs. Keep in mind his age, training level, and the types and number of classes entered when planning your competition goals. Stress on a horse’s body can cause it to break down, but careful after-show care can help protect joints and soft tissues. Learn more about to plan your riding goals around the health of your horse.
Brought to you by the USHJA Horse and Rider Advocates Committee.
