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.

Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team and Platinum Jumper Championships

November 10-14, 2021

National Sunshine Series II

Thermal, Calif.

Qualifying Start Date: December 8, 2020

Application Deadline and Qualifying Ends: September 26, 2021

The USHJA is helping you Know Before You Show with a simple guide of rule changes in effect for the new competition year. Click here to view the guide that includes rules related to:

Applications for the 2021 USHJA Emerging Athletes Program will open on February 3, and the USHJA has also announced the dates and locations of this year's sessions. Click here to read more.

Sessions near Zone 9:

Mark your calendars for these upcoming USHJA Webinars:

Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. ET

Between body clipping and blanketing, the colder months can be challenging to keep your horse warm. USHJA Emerging Athlete Program Stable Manager Anne Thornbury will discuss body clipping best practices from which clipper blades to use to how to start.

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.

Learn more about JumpStart Training, a Recognized Riding Academy in Issaquah, Washington.

JumpStart Training specializes in building a program to meet the needs of the horse and riders at their current level and discipline, creating achievable goals, and stretching their skills while progressing safely and patiently. We serve a wide variety of horses and riders from the adult getting back on to the brand new child.

When I (Kirsten "Kiri" Farler-Smith) learned about the Recognized Riding Academy program and read that it acknowledges programs that emphasize horsemanship and sportsmanship and promote safety, I knew that I needed to become an approved RRA and accept the benefits because my Riding Program fit the guidelines to a tee.

JumpStart Training is lucky to have a fabulous group of horses, but I have to recognize the special mare that this program wouldn’t be in existence if not for her. The business’s logo is her silhouette. “Stella” is a kind, pretty mare that is great for both adult and child riders. This mare serves all levels beautifully as she is easy to ride for the beginner yet challenging enough for someone with experience. Stella loves the show ring and makes the perfect first show partner to learn on for a child or adult.

Do you have questions about horse health, tack and equipment or nutrition?

Let experts in the sport answer your questions!

Submit questions here for a chance to have your question answered by an expert and featured in a future zone news update.

Enrollment is open for several USHJA programs, and prices will increase for some programs as the year goes on.

Green Hunter Incentive Program

$350 until February 1

International Hunter Derby

$350 until February 1

Young Jumper Championships

Click here for enrollment prices and to enroll

USHJA supports local competitive and educational opportunities for hunter/jumper equestrians through its zone structure and Affiliate organization members.

Do you know what Affiliate member organizations are in your zone?

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