November 2020
Important Information and Updates for Competition Managers and Staff
The following are important USHJA updates for competition staff at USEF-licensed competitions. If you ever need assistance, USHJA office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, and our phone number is (859) 225-6700. Thank you for your hard work to make our sport a great experience for everyone! Looking for all the USHJA program specifications and fee report forms in one place? Check here!

Please note: Adding classes may affect competition licensing. Please contact USEF for licensing changes and any additional fees at (859) 258-2472.
2021 Modifications Due to COVID-19
The following exceptions to USHJA that were granted in 2020 due to COVID-19 have been extended to the 2021 competition year, starting December 1. Find the complete list of USHJA program modifications updated regularly here.

International Hunter Derby Classes 
  • Only two judges will now be required for International Hunter Derby classes (previously, four were required).
  • The USEF Presidential Modification regarding jogging continues to replace the FEI-style jog in all International Hunter Derby classes. Exhibitors are directed to make a circle on a loose rein at the conclusion of the classic round.

Pony Hunter Derby Classes
  • The panel of judges may be separated rather than sit together, still providing a single score, or a single "R" may judge the class.

National Hunter Derby Classes
  • The panel of judges may be separated rather than sit together. However, two judges are still required.
Stay up-to-date with the latest information from USHJA regarding COVID-19 and find a variety of resources at ushja.org/COVID19. To ensure safety for all parties, US Equestrian has released a Licensed Competitions COVID-19 Toolkit, which includes the USEF Action Plan and other helpful resources for competition managers and participants.
Live Stream on USHJA TV, Powered by Horse & Country TV
The USHJA has recently launched the USHJA TV channel in cooperation with Horse & Country TV. As a reminder for all contracted hosts for USHJA events, please contact USHJA about intentions/interest in live broadcasting of the event per the contract details.

In addition, for all USHJA event partners who are currently live broadcasting USHJA events or would like to pursue a live broadcast of their USHJA event, please reach out to Katie Patrick who will make an introduction to Horse & Country TV.
New International Hunter Derby Requirement

Horses must be enrolled to participate in USHJA International Hunter Derby classes starting December 1, 2020. It is no longer optional. A horse's enrollment can be verified on our website here.
Find a Licensed Official for Your Upcoming Competition
Once again, the USHJA will be offering a printed Roster of USEF Licensed Officials for the Hunter and Jumper Disciplines. New this year, the printed version of the 2021 Roster will only be sent to those who opt into the mailing. To be included in the list to receive a printed roster, complete the survey here no later than February 1, 2021.

The option to receive a printed version of this roster is being made available to all h/j licensed officials, managers, licensees and show secretaries. USEF will continue to produce an online version of the Roster of Officials that includes all breeds and disciplines. A PDF version of the printed roster will also be available on the USHJA LO Resources webpage.
National Hunter Derby Format
New for 2021, USHJA National Hunter Derby classes can now be run in the Hunt and Go format, as well as the traditional format. Please see the specifications here for more detail. If you choose to utilize the Hunt and Go option, please make sure the judges are aware they need to award the scores as outlined below:

Two (2) judges are required to judge the class. Each judge will be designated either the Classic Hunter Phase or the Handy Hunter Phase. Each will provide a single score for their designated phase, in addition to the Bonus points of one point per high option jump that will be added to each judging’s score. The scores from each judge will be added together to determine the total score and placement
Host a USHJA Pony Hunter Derby

Simply include a USHJA Pony Hunter Derby on your license renewal when you submit it to USEF. Reach out to the hunter department at hunterdept@ushja.org if you would like ribbons for the class.

Qualifying for the 2021 Championships is open! It's worth noting that the qualifying for 2021 has changed to the following: ponies that have placed first through twelfth overall in at least one USHJA Pony Hunter Derby at a licensed USEF competition within the qualifying period will be invited to compete in the USHJA Pony Hunter Derby Championship.
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